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Jane Hucker

Parents

Biography

• Jane Hucker was born circa 1834 in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Recorded as aged 17 at the time of the 1851 Census.¹

Census

• 1841: in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• 1851: in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.¹

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1. [S237] HUCKER, William - 1851 Census
2. [S767] HUCKER, William - 1841 Census

William Bird

Biography

• William Bird was born circa 1851 in North Petherton, Somerset, EnglandG. Recorded as aged 30 at the time of the 1881 Census.
• William and Elizabeth were married before 1876.

Census

• 1881: at 6 Orchard TerraceG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Stone Mason.¹

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1. [S227] BIRD, William - 1881 Census

Elizabeth

Biography

• Elizabeth was born circa 1851 in North Petherton, Somerset, EnglandG. Recorded as aged 30 at the time of the 1881 Census.
• Elizabeth and William Bird were married before 1876.

Census

• 1881: at 6 Orchard TerraceG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife.¹

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1. [S227] BIRD, William - 1881 Census

Mary Bird

Parents

Biography

• Mary Bird was born circa 1876 in North Petherton, Somerset, EnglandG. Recorded as aged 5 at the time of the 1881 Census.

Census

• 1881: at 6 Orchard TerraceG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.¹

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1. [S227] BIRD, William - 1881 Census

John Small¹

Parents

Biography

• John Small was born in 1797 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.
• He was baptised on 4 June 1797 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• John and Grace Tiley were married on 28 October 1824 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• On 1 November 1840, he resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• His occupation was recorded as a Farmer on 6 May 1847.⁵
• His occupation was recorded as a Farmer on 1 June 1865.⁶
• John died on 7 May 1872 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁷
• Following his death, he was buried on 15 May 1872 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• Probate for his estate was granted on 14 October 1872 at the Probate Registry in Taunton, Somerset, EnglandG - the Executors were Emanuel Perry, George Small, and Henry Small.⁷

Census

• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmer of 80 Acres, 2 Labourers.⁸
• 1861: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmer 65 Acres Employing 1 Labourer.⁹
• 1871: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmer 90 Acres 1 Labourer & 1 Boy.¹⁰

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S313] TAPSCOTT, Robert - Descendency Report (CT)
2. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)
3. [S1438] SMALL, John to Tiley - 1824 Marriage Parish record
4. [S6187] SMALL, Henry - 1840 Baptism record
5. [S5311] SMALL, John to SMALL - 1847 Marriage Parish record
6. [S3192] DERRICK, James to SMALL - 1865 Marriage Parish record
7. [S6153] SMALL, John - 1872 Probate
8. [S4997] SMALL, John - 1851 England Census
9. [S4998] SMALL, John - 1861 England Census
10. [S4999] SMALL, John - 1871 England Census

Grace Tiley¹

Biography

• Grace Tiley was born circa 1803 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.
• Grace and John Small were married on 28 October 1824 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• On 1 November 1840, she resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• On 8 January 1843, she resided in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• Grace died in November 1891 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 87y.⁵
• Following her death, she was buried on 11 November 1891 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁵

Census

• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmers Wife & Glover.⁶
• 1861: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmers Wife.¹
• 1871: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmers Wife.⁷
• 1881: at High Ham GreenG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Widow, Occupation: Formerly Farmers wife.⁸
• 1891: at Ham RoadG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Widow.⁹

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S4998] SMALL, John - 1861 England Census
2. [S1438] SMALL, John to Tiley - 1824 Marriage Parish record
3. [S6187] SMALL, Henry - 1840 Baptism record
4. [S6839] SMALL, Edith - 1843 Baptism record
5. [S2774] SMALL, Grace - 1891 Burial record
6. [S4997] SMALL, John - 1851 England Census
7. [S4999] SMALL, John - 1871 England Census
8. [S243] SMALL, Grace - 1881 Census
9. [S835] SMALL, Grace - 1891 Census

Tryphena Small

Parents

Biography

• Tryphena Small was born circa 1831 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Recorded as aged 80 at 1911 UK Census.
• Tryphena died circa May 1924 in Langport, Somerset, EnglandG.¹

Census

• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Farmers Daughter & Glover.²
• 1871: at Long StreetG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Unreadable.³
• 1881: at Ham GreenG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Dressmaker.⁴
• 1891: at Ham RoadG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Attendant to Mother.⁵
• 1901: at Long StreetG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Living on Own Means.⁶
• 1911: in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Staus: Single, Occupation: Independant Means.⁷

Anecdote / Notes

• Tryphena as a girl's name is rare and is of Greek origin - the meaning of Tryphena is "delicacy". In Biblical terms, the name appears in one of Paul's epistles to the Romans.

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1. [S1568] SMALL, Tryphena - 1924 Death record
2. [S4997] SMALL, John - 1851 England Census
3. [S1587] SMALL, Tryphena - 1871 England Census
4. [S243] SMALL, Grace - 1881 Census
5. [S835] SMALL, Grace - 1891 Census
6. [S829] SMALL, Tryphenia - 1901 Census
7. [S4872] SMALL, Tryphena - 1911 England Census

Ellen Small

Parents

Biography

• Ellen Small was born circa 1834 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹
• Ellen and James Derrick were married on 1 June 1865 at St Michael's Parish ChurchG in Musbury, Devon, EnglandG.²
• On 1 June 1865, she resided in Musbury, Devon, EnglandG.²
• Before February 1901, she resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^3,4
• Ellen died on 3 February 1901 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 67y.^3,4
• Following her death, she was buried on 8 February 1901 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• Letters of Administration for her estate, to the value of £10, were granted to James Derrick on 6 July 1901 at the Probate Registry in Taunton, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴

Census

• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Farmers Daughter & Glover.¹
• 1861: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Farmers Daughter.⁵
• 1871: at 10 Castle StreetG in Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmers Wife.⁶
• 1881: at Long Street CottageG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Dressmaker.⁷

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S4997] SMALL, John - 1851 England Census
2. [S3192] DERRICK, James to SMALL - 1865 Marriage Parish record
3. [S6181] DERRICK, Ellen - 1901 Burial record
4. [S6201] DERRICK, Ellen - 1901 Letters of Administration
5. [S4998] SMALL, John - 1861 England Census
6. [S5034] DERRICK, Ellen - 1871 England Census
7. [S5035] DERRICK, James - 1881 England Census

George Small

Parents

Biography

• George Small was born circa February 1839 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹
• He and Aquilla Small were Witnesses at the marriage of Robert Sherrin and Elizabeth Farrow on 5 April 1858 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• George and Mary Ann Small were married circa November 1861 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• George and Abi Watts were married on 24 February 1870 at Church of St MichaelG in Blackford, Somerset, EnglandG.^4,5
• On 24 February 1870, he resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• His occupation was recorded as a Farmer on 24 February 1870.⁴
• As Executors, Emanuel Perry, George Small, and Henry Small received Grant of Probate for the estate of John Small on 14 October 1872 at the Probate Registry in Taunton, Somerset, EnglandG.⁶
• On 14 April 1876, he resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁷
• His occupation was recorded as a Farmer on 14 April 1876.⁷
• George died on 6 November 1914 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 76y.⁸
• His memorial is at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁸

Census

• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Farmers Son & Glover.⁹
• 1861: in Nether Ham (now Low Ham), Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Lodger, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Farmers Son.¹⁰
• 1871: at Wind MillG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmer 26 Acres employing 1 Man.¹¹
• 1881: at Home FarmG in Shapwick, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmer 250 Acres emplyomh 2 Labourers & 1 Boy.¹²
• 1891: at Hill FarmG in Cossington, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmer.¹³
• 1901: at Brookhaye's FarmG in Cossington, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmer.¹⁴
• 1911: in East Bower, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Completed years the present Marriage has lasted: 41, Total number of Children Born Alive: 2, Total number of Children still Living: 1, Occupation: Farmer.¹⁵

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S1035] SMALL, George - 1839 Birth record
2. [S5735] SHERRIN, Robert to FARROW - 1858 Marriage Parish record
3. [S1036] SMALL, George to Small - 1861 Marriage record
4. [S6224] SMALL, George to WATTS - 1870 Marriage Parish record
5. [S1037] SMALL, George to Watts - 1870 Marriage record
6. [S6153] SMALL, John - 1872 Probate
7. [S6228] SMALL, Joseph - 1876 Baptism record
8. [S2779] SMALL, George, Wives & Son - Gravestone Inscription
9. [S4997] SMALL, John - 1851 England Census
10. [S4962] SMALL, George - 1861 England Census
11. [S4963] SMALL, George - 1871 England Census
12. [S4964] SMALL, George - 1881 England Census
13. [S4965] SMALL, George - 1891 England Census
14. [S4966] SMALL, George - 1901 England Census
15. [S4967] SMALL, George - 1911 England Census

Henry Small

Parents

Biography

• Henry Small was born circa October 1840 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• He was baptised on 1 November 1840 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• On 1 November 1840, he resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• Henry and Ellen Perren were married on 11 January 1870 at St Lukes ChurchG in Bedminster, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• As Executors, Emanuel Perry, George Small, and Henry Small received Grant of Probate for the estate of John Small on 14 October 1872 at the Probate Registry in Taunton, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• Henry died on 10 July 1902 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 62y.⁵
• Following his death, he was buried at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁵

Census

• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Farmers Son & Glover.¹
• 1861: in Nether Ham (now Low Ham), Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Lodger, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Farmers Son.⁶
• 1871: at Wind MillG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmer.⁷
• 1881: at Farm HouseG in Shapwick, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmer of 125 Acres.⁸
• 1891: at Grey Lake RoadG in Moorlynch, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmer.⁹
• 1901: at Mill Moot FarmG in Cossington, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmer.¹⁰

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S4997] SMALL, John - 1851 England Census
2. [S6187] SMALL, Henry - 1840 Baptism record
3. [S2783] SMALL, Henry to PERREN - 1870 Marriage Parish record
4. [S6153] SMALL, John - 1872 Probate
5. [S2776] SMALL, Henry & Ellen - Gravestone Inscription
6. [S4962] SMALL, George - 1861 England Census
7. [S4885] SMALL, Henry - 1871 England Census
8. [S4886] SMALL, Henry - 1881 England Census
9. [S4887] SMALL, Henry - 1891 England Census
10. [S2775] SMALL, Henry - 1901 Census

David Lavis^1,2

Parents

Biography

• David Lavis was born circa 1801 in Yeovilton, Somerset, EnglandG. Recorded as aged 58 at 1861 UK Census.³
• He was baptised on 4 June 1801 in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.
• David and Emma Butt were married on 16 May 1826 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^4,5
• On 24 September 1826, he resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁶
• His occupation was recorded as a Carpenter on 24 September 1826.⁶
• His occupation was recorded as a Shoemaker on 9 February 1834.⁷
• His occupation was recorded as a Carpenter on 8 May 1836.⁸
• On 20 April 1856, he resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁹
• David died on 27 November 1881 in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^10,11
• Following his death, he was buried on 3 December 1881 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹²

Census

• 1841: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Occupation: Agricultural Labourer.¹³
• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Household: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Carpenter.¹⁴
• 1861: at BronwellsG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Carpenter.¹⁵
• 1871: at BronwellsG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Carpenter.¹⁶
• 1881: at Low Ham CottageG in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Carpenter (Retired).¹⁷

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S788] Gedcom File from CT - Lavis [NB. Unless indicated elsewhere in this section, details from the file have been used to create / expand the facts recorded here].
2. [S6898] LAVIS, David & Family - IGI Family Group Record
3. [S1004] Emails from LR (September 2011). [NB. Unless indicated elsewhere in this section, details from the email / email series have been used to create / expand the facts recorded here].
4. [S1017] LAVIS, David to Butt - Marriage Parish record
5. [S684] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Marriages 1646 - 1900, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
6. [S6411] LAVIS, Edwin - 1826 Baptism record
7. [S6414] LAVIS, Matilda - 1834 Baptism record
8. [S6413] LAVIS, Sarah - 1836 Baptism record
9. [S6409] LAVIS, John - 1856 Baptism record
10. [S1000] LAVIS, David - 1881 Death record
11. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)
12. [S998] LAVIS, David - 1881 Burial record
13. [S5392] LAVIS, David - 1841 England Census
14. [S5393] LAVIS, David - 1851 England Census
15. [S5394] LAVIS, David - 1861 England Census
16. [S5395] LAVIS, David - 1871 England Census
17. [S5396] LAVIS, David - 1881 England Census

Emma Butt¹

Parents

Biography

• Emma Butt was born circa 1807 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Recorded as aged 44 at 1851 UK Census.²
• Emma and David Lavis were married on 16 May 1826 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^3,4
• On 24 September 1826, she resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁵
• On 20 April 1856, she resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁶
• Before January 1882, she resided in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁷
• Emma died on 7 January 1882 in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 74y.^8,9,7
• Following her death, she was buried on 11 January 1882 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁷

Census

• 1841: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹⁰
• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Household: Wife, Marital Status: Married.²
• 1861: at BronwellsG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.¹¹
• 1871: at BronwellsG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Glover.¹²
• 1881: at Low Ham CottageG in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.¹³

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S788] Gedcom File from CT - Lavis [NB. Unless indicated elsewhere in this section, details from the file have been used to create / expand the facts recorded here].
2. [S5393] LAVIS, David - 1851 England Census
3. [S1017] LAVIS, David to Butt - Marriage Parish record
4. [S684] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Marriages 1646 - 1900, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
5. [S6411] LAVIS, Edwin - 1826 Baptism record
6. [S6409] LAVIS, John - 1856 Baptism record
7. [S5828] LAVIS, Emma - 1882 Burial record
8. [S995] LAVIS, Emma - 1882 Death record
9. [S1004] Emails from LR (September 2011). [NB. Unless indicated elsewhere in this section, details from the email / email series have been used to create / expand the facts recorded here].
10. [S5392] LAVIS, David - 1841 England Census
11. [S5394] LAVIS, David - 1861 England Census
12. [S5395] LAVIS, David - 1871 England Census
13. [S5396] LAVIS, David - 1881 England Census

Edwin Lavis

Parents

Biography

• Edwin Lavis was born on 24 August 1826 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Recorded as aged 24 at 1851 UK Census.¹
• He was baptised on 24 September 1826 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• Edwin emigrated from Plymouth, Devon, EnglandG on 30 July 1851 on the "Lysander" to Port Adelaide, SA, Australia.⁴
• Edwin and Deborah Houasom were married on 16 November 1853 at Pirie Street Methodist ChurchG in Adelaide, SA, AustraliaG.^1,5
• His occupation was recorded as a Farmer in Bungowannah, NSW, AustraliaG before March 1880.⁶
• Before March 1880, he resided in Bungowannah, NSW, AustraliaG.⁶
• Edwin died on 10 March 1880 in Bungowannah, NSW, AustraliaG.^1,6
• Following his death, he was buried at Bungowannah CemeteryG in Bungowannah, NSW, AustraliaG.⁷
• Probate for his estate was granted on 17 July 1880 at the Probate Registry in Bungowannah, NSW, AustraliaG.⁶

Census

• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Household: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Agricultural Labourer.⁸

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S1004] Emails from LR (September 2011). [NB. Unless indicated elsewhere in this section, details from the email / email series have been used to create / expand the facts recorded here].
2. [S6411] LAVIS, Edwin - 1826 Baptism record
3. [S114] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Baptisms 1644 -1901, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
4. [S1007] Ships Passenger List 1851 - "Lysander"
5. [S6434] LAVIS, Edwin to Hounsom - 1853 Marriage record
6. [S6471] LAVIS, Edwin - 1880 Probate
7. [S2022] LAVIS, Edwin (Aust) - 1880 Burial record
8. [S5393] LAVIS, David - 1851 England Census

Amelia Lavis

Parents

Biography

• Amelia Lavis was born on 13 October 1838 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• She was baptised in 1839 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• Amelia and Patrick Kingston were married on 5 July 1862 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^4,5,2,6
• On 5 July 1862, she resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁵
• She and Walter Matthews were Witnesses at the marriage of Thomas Hawker Matthews and Sarah Matilda Lavis on 1 December 1864 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^7,2,8,6
• Amelia emigrated from Plymouth, Devon, EnglandG on 3 March 1865 on the "Coldstream" to Port Adelaide, SA, Australia (arriving 5 June 1865).⁹
• Amelia died on 1 May 1919 in Islington, SA, AustraliaG.²

Census

• 1841: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹⁰
• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Glover.¹¹

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S793] LAVIS, Amelia - 1838 Birth record
2. [S1004] Emails from LR (September 2011). [NB. Unless indicated elsewhere in this section, details from the email / email series have been used to create / expand the facts recorded here].
3. [S114] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Baptisms 1644 -1901, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
4. [S1595] KINGSTON, Patrick to LAVIS - 1862 Marriage record
5. [S1594] KINGSTON, Patrick to LAVIS - 1862 Marriage Parish record
6. [S684] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Marriages 1646 - 1900, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
7. [S4316] MATTHEWS, Thomas to LAVIS Marriage Parish record
8. [S1028] LAVIS, Sarah M to Mathews - 1864 Marriage record
9. [S2642] Ships Passenger List 1865 - "Coldstream"
10. [S5392] LAVIS, David - 1841 England Census
11. [S5393] LAVIS, David - 1851 England Census

Elisha Ernest Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• Elisha Ernest Lavis was born circa May 1841 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Recorded as aged 1 Month at 1841 UK Census.²
• He was baptised in July 1841 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• Elisha emigrated from Plymouth, Devon, EnglandG on 2 August 1862 on the "Sir John Lawrence" to Port Adelaide, SA, Australia.⁴
• Elisha and Edith Hanel were married on 14 November 1872 in Albury, NSW, AustraliaG.¹
• Elisha died on 25 September 1921 in Albury, NSW, AustraliaG.¹

Census

• 1841: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁵
• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Household: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Scholar.⁶
• 1861: at BronwellsG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Farm Labourer.⁷

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S788] Gedcom File from CT - Lavis [NB. Unless indicated elsewhere in this section, details from the file have been used to create / expand the facts recorded here].
2. [S1003] LAVIS, Elisha - 1841 Birth record
3. [S114] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Baptisms 1644 -1901, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
4. [S999] Ships Passenger List 1862 - "Sir John Lawrence"
5. [S5392] LAVIS, David - 1841 England Census
6. [S5393] LAVIS, David - 1851 England Census
7. [S5394] LAVIS, David - 1861 England Census

George Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• George Lavis was born circa June 1843 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3,4
• He was baptised on 30 July 1843 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^4,5
• George emigrated from Plymouth, Devon, EnglandG on 2 August 1862 on the "Sir John Lawrence" to Port Adelaide, SA, Australia.⁶
• George and Eliza Denman were married on 24 January 1867 in Adelaide, SA, AustraliaG.¹
• George died on 25 June 1930 in Gawler, SA, AustraliaG.¹
• Following his death, he was buried at Cheltenham CemeteryG in Cheltenham, SA, AustraliaG.⁷

Census

• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Household: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Scholar.²

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S788] Gedcom File from CT - Lavis [NB. Unless indicated elsewhere in this section, details from the file have been used to create / expand the facts recorded here].
2. [S5393] LAVIS, David - 1851 England Census
3. [S1989] LAVIS, George - 1843 Birth record
4. [S6410] LAVIS, George - 1843 Baptism record
5. [S114] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Baptisms 1644 -1901, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
6. [S999] Ships Passenger List 1862 - "Sir John Lawrence"
7. [S2025] LAVIS, George - 1930 Burial record

Sarah Matilda Lavis

Parents

Biography

• Sarah Matilda Lavis was born circa February 1846 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹
• She was baptised in 1846 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• Sarah and Thomas Hawker Matthews were married on 1 December 1864 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Witnessess to the marriage included Amelia Lavis and Walter Matthews.^3,4,5,6

Census

• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter, Occupation: Scholar.⁷
• 1861: at Barclay StreetG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Servant, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Servant.⁸
• 1871: in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Glover.⁹
• 1881: at 2 West Harptree RoadG in Priddy, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.¹⁰
• 1901: at LaunchleyG in Wells, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.¹¹

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S996] LAVIS, Sarah M - 1846 Birth record
2. [S114] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Baptisms 1644 -1901, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
3. [S4316] MATTHEWS, Thomas to LAVIS Marriage Parish record
4. [S1004] Emails from LR (September 2011). [NB. Unless indicated elsewhere in this section, details from the email / email series have been used to create / expand the facts recorded here].
5. [S1028] LAVIS, Sarah M to Mathews - 1864 Marriage record
6. [S684] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Marriages 1646 - 1900, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
7. [S5393] LAVIS, David - 1851 England Census
8. [S1001] LAVIS, Sarah M - 1861 Census
9. [S4313] MATTHEWS, Thomas - 1871 England Census
10. [S4314] MATTHEWS, Thomas - 1881 England Census
11. [S4315] MATTHEWS, Thomas - 1901 England Census

Rachel Lavis^1,2

Parents

Biography

• Rachel Lavis was born circa August 1848 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^3,4,5,6
• John Lavis and she were Witnesses at the marriage of Edward Gooding and Elizabeth Joan Lavis on 31 July 1877 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^7,1,8
• Rachel and George Keirle were married on 6 April 1881 in Aller, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,9
• Rachel died in September 1932 in Aller, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 84y.^10,11
• Following her death, she was buried on 8 September 1932 at St Andrews ChurchG in Aller, Somerset, EnglandG.¹¹

Census

• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter.⁴
• 1861: at Moggs LaneG in Durleigh, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Visitor, Marital Status: Unmarried.¹²
• 1881: at Bere Door, LongstoneG in Aller, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Visitor, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: General Servant.¹³
• 1891: at Bere Door, LongstoneG in Aller, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.⁶
• 1901: at Halle FarmG in Aller, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.¹⁴
• 1911: in Aller, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married, Completed years the present Marriage has lasted: 31, Total number of Children Born Alive: 5, Total number of Children still Living: 5 (NB. On the 1891 Census, six children are listed!)¹⁵

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S788] Gedcom File from CT - Lavis [NB. Unless indicated elsewhere in this section, details from the file have been used to create / expand the facts recorded here].
2. [S114] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Baptisms 1644 -1901, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
3. [S1855] LAVIS, Rachel - 1848 Birth record
4. [S5393] LAVIS, David - 1851 England Census
5. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)
6. [S1943] KEIRLE, George - 1891 Census
7. [S4317] GOODING, Edward to LAVIS - 1877 Marriage Parish record
8. [S684] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Marriages 1646 - 1900, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
9. [S1842] KEIRL, George to LAVIS - 1881 Marriage record
10. [S1021] Keirl, Rachel - 1932 Death record
11. [S5829] KEIRLE, Rachel - 1932 Burial record
12. [S3286] BARTHOLOMEW, Charles - 1861 Census
13. [S1946] KEIRLE, James - 1881 Census
14. [S1944] KEIRLE, George - 1901 Census
15. [S1945] KEIRLE, George - 1911 Census

John Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• John Lavis was born circa February 1856 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• He was baptised on 20 April 1856 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^4,5
• He and Rachel Lavis were Witnesses at the marriage of Edward Gooding and Elizabeth Joan Lavis on 31 July 1877 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^6,1,7
• John and Ellen Keirle were married on 4 May 1882.^8,1
• John died circa May 1906 in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁹

Census

• 1861: at BronwellsG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son.¹⁰
• 1871: at BronwellsG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Agricultural Labourer.¹¹
• 1881: at Low Ham CottageG in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Farm Labourer.³
• 1891: at 6 Brambwells LaneG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Agricultural Labourer.¹²
• 1901: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Agricultural Labourer.¹³

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S788] Gedcom File from CT - Lavis [NB. Unless indicated elsewhere in this section, details from the file have been used to create / expand the facts recorded here].
2. [S1988] LAVIS, John - 1856 Birth record
3. [S5396] LAVIS, David - 1881 England Census
4. [S6409] LAVIS, John - 1856 Baptism record
5. [S114] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Baptisms 1644 -1901, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
6. [S4317] GOODING, Edward to LAVIS - 1877 Marriage Parish record
7. [S684] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Marriages 1646 - 1900, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
8. [S2031] LAVIS, John to KEIRL - 1882 Marriage record
9. [S2040] LAVIS, John - 1906 Death record
10. [S5394] LAVIS, David - 1861 England Census
11. [S5395] LAVIS, David - 1871 England Census
12. [S5014] LAVIS, John - 1891 England Census
13. [S5013] LAVIS, John - 1901 England Census

Ann Tryphena Small

Parents

Biography

• Ann Tryphena Small was born circa May 1848 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Recorded as aged 22 at 1871 UK Census.¹
• She was baptised on 25 June 1848 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹

Census

• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Visitor, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Visitor.²
• 1871: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Granddaughter, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmers Wife.³

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S5024] SMALL, Ann Tryphena - 1848 Baptism record
2. [S4997] SMALL, John - 1851 England Census
3. [S4999] SMALL, John - 1871 England Census

Aquila Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• Aquila Lavis was born circa January 1775 in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG. Recorded as aged 79 at the time of the 1851 Census.
• She was baptised on 19 February 1775 at St John the Baptist ChurchG in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• Aquila and Thomas Small were married on 4 January 1797 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^3,4,5
• On 7 June 1808, she resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁶
• Aquila died on 1 October 1870 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• Following her death, she was buried on 11 October 1870 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG - NB. Some transcripts of the burial records show Aquila's age as 98 (viz. born in 1772) - census records show c1775 as her year of birth although, of course, these are not a guarantee!.⁷

Census

• 1841: in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁸
• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Visitor, Marital Status: Wid., Occupation: Pauper.⁹
• 1861: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Mother, Marital Status: Wid.¹⁰

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S313] TAPSCOTT, Robert - Descendency Report (CT)
2. [S5304] LAVIS, Aquila - 1775 Baptism record
3. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)
4. [S684] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Marriages 1646 - 1900, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
5. [S1868] Phillimore Somerset Parish Registers of Marriages (Vol 1) -- Page 77
6. [S6226] SMALL, Sarah - 1808 Baptism record
7. [S5307] SMALL, Aquila - 1870 Burial record
8. [S2790] SMALL, Thomas - 1841 Census
9. [S4997] SMALL, John - 1851 England Census
10. [S4998] SMALL, John - 1861 England Census

Hilda Murial Attfield

Parents

Biography

• Hilda Murial Attfield was born on 18 September 1885 in Camberwell, London, EnglandG.^1,2,3
• Hilda emigrated from London, EnglandG on 20 December 1912 on the "Gothic" to Freemantle, WA, Australia.⁴
• Hilda and Arthur Groves were married on 22 April 1916 at St Luke's Anglican ChurchG in Maylands, WA, AustraliaG.^1,5
• On 12 September 1925 she sailed from Liverpool, EnglandG on the "Ceramic" for Sydney, Australia.⁶
• On 24 November 1949 she sailed from London, EnglandG on the "Stratheden" for Freemantle and, ultimately, Sydney, Australia.⁷
• Hilda died on 27 June 1970 in WA, AustraliaG.^1,8
• Following her death, she was buried at Freemantle CemeteryG in Palmyra, WA, AustraliaG.^8,9

Census

• 1891: at Batchelor PlaceG in Camberwell, London, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.³

Family Notes

• Any children from the marriage who are still living, or possibly still living, are not listed.

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S246] Emails from GH (June 2007)
2. [S601] ATTFIELD, Hilda M - 1885 Birth record
3. [S2436] ATTFIELD, Ernest - 1891 Census
4. [S1590] Ships Passenger List 1912 - "Gothic"
5. [S2437] ATTFIELD, Hilda M - 1916 Marriage reference
6. [S475] Ships Passenger List 1925 - "Ceramic"
7. [S476] Ships Passenger List 1949 - "Stratheden"
8. [S2438] GROVES, Hilda M - 1970 Burial record
9. [S3519] GROVES, Arthur & Hilda M - Gravestone

Florence M Groves¹

Parents

Biography

• Florence M Groves was born on 9 January 1917 in AustraliaG.^2,3
• On 12 September 1925 she sailed from Liverpool, EnglandG on the "Ceramic" for Sydney, Australia.³
• Florence died on 2 September 2000.²

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S1388] GROVES, William - Descendency Narrative Report (JJ)
2. [S246] Emails from GH (June 2007)
3. [S475] Ships Passenger List 1925 - "Ceramic"

John A Groves

Parents

Biography

• John A Groves was born on 20 May 1920 in AustraliaG.^1,2
• On 12 September 1925 he sailed from Liverpool, EnglandG on the "Ceramic" for Sydney, Australia.²

Citations - click ID link for full Source details including (where available) actual text from the Source document and/or an image of the Source document.

1. [S246] Emails from GH (June 2007)
2. [S475] Ships Passenger List 1925 - "Ceramic"