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Eric William Tapscott¹

Parents

Biography

• Eric William Tapscott was born on 14 August 1902 in Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, EnglandG.^1,2,3
• His occupation was recorded as a Cable Operator in September 1921.⁴
• On 30 September 1921 he sailed from Southampton, Hampshire, EnglandG on the "Almanzora" for Lisbon, Portugal.⁵
• On 2 December 1927 he sailed from Southampton, Hampshire, EnglandG on the "Kenilworth Castle" for Durban (Port Natal), South Africa.⁴
• His occupation was recorded as a Telegraphist on 2 December 1927.⁴
• On 16 February 1933 he sailed from London, EnglandG on the "Llanstephen Castle" for Ascension, St Helena.⁶
• On 8 April 1936 he sailed from London, EnglandG on the "Durham Castle" for Ascension, St Helena.⁷
• His occupation was recorded as a Cable Operator on 8 April 1936.⁷
• On 9 March 1939 he sailed from London, EnglandG on the "Dunbar Castle" for Ascension, St Helena.⁸
• Eric and Sarah Emily were married circa 1940.
• On 9 March 1946 he sailed from London, EnglandG on the "Umtali" for Ascension, St Helena.⁹
• On 25 August 1949 he sailed from London, EnglandG on the "Llanstephen Castle" for Ascension, St Helena.¹⁰
• On 20 November 1952 he sailed from London, EnglandG on the "Braemar Castle" for Ascension, St Helena.¹¹
• On 8 November 1955 he sailed from Liverpool, EnglandG on the "Tilapa" for Kingston, Jamaica.¹²
• Letters of Administration were granted to Eric and Edgar Lawrence Tapscott for the estate of William Lawrence Tapscott on 5 March 1957 at the Probate Registry in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, EnglandG.¹³
• Eric died circa May 1987 in Warminster, Wiltshire, EnglandG.³

Census

• 1911: at Haw StreetG in Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son.¹

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. [S4890] TAPSCOTT, William Lawrence - 1911 England Census
2. [S1439] TAPSCOTT, Eric W - 1902 Birth record
3. [S1440] TAPSCOTT, Eric W - 1987 Death record
4. [S1441] Ships Passenger List 1927 - "Kenilworth Castle"
5. [S1867] Ships Passenger List 1921 - "Almanzora"
6. [S1442] Ships Passenger List 1933 - "Llanstephan Castle"
7. [S1443] Ships Passenger List 1936 - "Durham Castle"
8. [S1444] Ships Passenger List 1939 - "Dunbar Castle"
9. [S1445] Ships Passenger List 1946 - "Umtali"
10. [S1447] Ships Passenger List 1949 - "Llanstephan Castle"
11. [S1446] Ships Passenger List 1952 - "Braemar Castle"
12. [S1448] Ships Passenger List 1955 - "Tilapa"
13. [S1588] TAPSCOTT, William L - 1957 Letters of Administration

Martha Chorley^1,2

Biography

• Martha Chorley was born on 30 June 1885 in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,3
• Martha and Robert Stowell were married circa November 1907 in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• Martha died circa May 1946 in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 60y.⁴

Census

• 1911: at 29 Halsleigh RoadG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Completed years the present Marriage has lasted: 3, Total number of Children Born Alive: 1, Total number of Children still Living: 1, Occupation: Machinist at Collar Factory.¹
• 1939: at "Wembdon", Southmead RoadG in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Widowed, Personal Occupation: Unpaid Domestic Duties.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. [S4878] STOWELL, Robert (Bridgwater) - 1911 England Census
2. [S1968] STOWELL, Robert to Chorley - 1907 Marriage record
3. [S4884] PETHERAM, Roland W - 1939 England & Wales Register
4. [S4245] STOWELL, Martha - 1946 Death record

Doris Elsie Stowell¹

Parents

Biography

• Doris Elsie Stowell was born on 10 October 1908 in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2,3
• Doris and Roland W Petheram were married circa November 1933 in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• Doris died in October 2000 in Somerset, EnglandG.⁵

Census

• 1911: at 29 Halsleigh RoadG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.¹
• 1939: at "Wembdon", Southmead RoadG in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Married, Personal Occupation: Unpaid Domestic Duties.³

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1. [S4878] STOWELL, Robert (Bridgwater) - 1911 England Census
2. [S1984] STOWELL, Doris E - 1908 Birth record
3. [S4884] PETHERAM, Roland W - 1939 England & Wales Register
4. [S4235] PETHERAM, Roland W to STOWELL - 1933 Marriage record
5. [S4912] PETHERAM, Doris Elsie - 2000 Death record

Arthur R Porter¹

Biography

• Arthur R Porter was born circa 1861 in Wrexham, Denbighshire, WalesG.¹

Census

• 1871: at 8 Derby RoadG in Wrexham, Denbighshire, WalesG. Relationship to Head of Family: Nephew.¹

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. [S3117] RUSHTON, Yarker - 1871 Census

Thomas Small¹

Parents

Biography

• Thomas Small was born circa 1776 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• He was baptised on 9 June 1776 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• Thomas and Aquila Lavis were married on 4 January 1797 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^3,4,5
• On 7 June 1808, he resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁶
• Thomas died circa February 1845 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁷

Census

• 1841: in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. 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. [S313] TAPSCOTT, Robert - Descendency Report (CT)
2. [S5386] SMALL, Thomas - 1776 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. [S2797] SMALL, Thomas - 1845 Death record
8. [S2790] SMALL, Thomas - 1841 Census

Elizabeth Pulman¹

Biography

• Elizabeth Pulman was born in 1781 in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• She was baptised on 8 February 1789 in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.¹
• Elizabeth and Philip Lavis were married on 22 August 1803 in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• Elizabeth died in April 1856 in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.^5,1
• Following her death, she was buried on 5 April 1856 at Church of the Holy TrinityG in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.¹

Census

• 1841: in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• 1851: at Green StreetG in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.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. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)
2. [S1947] LAVIS, Philip - 1841 Census
3. [S1948] LAVIS, Philip - 1851 Census
4. [S2029] LAVIS, Philip to PULMAN - 1803 Marriage Parish record
5. [S1937] LAVIS, Elizabeth - 1856 Death record

George Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• George Lavis was born circa June 1804 in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.
• He was baptised on 22 July 1804 at St John the Baptist ChurchG in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.
• George died on 16 March 1890.

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1. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)

Sarah Bett

Biography

• Sarah Bett was born in 1805.
• Sarah died in 1871.

Ann Hurd

Biography

• Ann Hurd was born circa 1805.
• Ann died circa November 1844 in Bath, Somerset, EnglandG.

Saphira Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• Saphira Lavis was born circa 1806.
• She was baptised on 25 December 1808 at St John the Baptist ChurchG in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.
• Saphira and John Gould were married on 13 April 1826 in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.¹

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1. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)

John Gould¹

Parents

Biography

• John Gould was born circa 1805 in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• He was baptised on 1 January 1806 at Church of the Holy TrinityG in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• John and Saphira Lavis were married on 13 April 1826 in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.¹

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1. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)
2. [S5796] GOULD, John - 1806 Baptism record

William Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• William Lavis was born circa May 1811.¹
• He was baptised on 8 June 1811 at Church of the Holy TrinityG in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.
• William died in January 1813 in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.

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. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)

William Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• William Lavis was born circa April 1815 in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,1,3
• He was baptised on 18 May 1818 at Church of the Holy TrinityG in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• On 18 May 1818, he resided in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.³

Census

• 1841: in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG. Occupation: Agricultural Labourer.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. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)
2. [S1947] LAVIS, Philip - 1841 Census
3. [S5521] LAVIS, William - 1818 Baptism record

Louisa Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• Louisa Lavis was born circa May 1820 in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.
• She was baptised on 26 June 1821 at Church of the Holy TrinityG in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.
• Louisa died in November 1918 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, WalesG.

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. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)

John Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• John Lavis was born circa February 1806.¹
• He was baptised on 30 March 1806 at St John the Baptist ChurchG in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.
• John and Ann Hopkins were married on 30 January 1839 in Clifton, Bristol, Somerset, EnglandG.¹

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1. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)

Ann Hopkins¹

Biography

• Ann Hopkins was born in 1811 in Clifton, Bristol, Somerset, EnglandG.
• Ann and John Lavis were married on 30 January 1839 in Clifton, Bristol, Somerset, EnglandG.¹

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1. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)

Sarah Small

Parents

Biography

• Sarah Small was born circa May 1808 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹
• She was baptised on 7 June 1808 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• On 7 June 1808, she resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹

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. [S6226] SMALL, Sarah - 1808 Baptism record
2. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)

Thomas Small¹

Parents

Biography

• Thomas Small was born circa May 1811 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• He was baptised on 4 June 1811 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• Thomas died in January 1826 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 14y.³
• Following his death, he was buried on 4 February 1826 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.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. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)
2. [S4980] SMALL, Thomas - 1811 Baptism record
3. [S5041] SMALL, Thomas - 1826 Burial record

Mary Ann Small

Parents

Biography

• Mary Ann Small was born in 1814 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.
• She was baptised on 29 May 1814 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹

Census

• 1841: in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.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. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)
2. [S2790] SMALL, Thomas - 1841 Census

Thomas Small¹

Parents

Biography

• Thomas Small was born circa November 1802 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• He was baptised on 25 December 1802 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• Thomas died in November 1807 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• Following his death, he was buried on 13 November 1807 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.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. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)
2. [S4981] SMALL, Thomas - 1802 Baptism record
3. [S7051] SMALL, Thomas - 1807 Burial record

William Small

Parents

Biography

• William Small was born in 1799 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• He was baptised on 5 May 1799 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• William and Martha Oram were married on 25 December 1828 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^3,4
• His occupation was recorded as a Labourer in March 1832.⁵
• His occupation was recorded as a Labourer in December 1861.⁶
• William died in January 1879 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 80y.^2,7
• Following his death, he was buried on 13 January 1879 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁷

Census

• 1851: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Argicultural Labourer.¹
• 1861: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Agricultural Labourer.⁸
• 1871: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Agricultural Labourer.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. [S2787] SMALL, William - 1851 Census
2. [S2798] SMALL, William - 1879 Death record
3. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)
4. [S2782] SMALL, William to Oram - Marriage Parish record
5. [S4982] SMALL, Walter - 1832 Baptism record
6. [S4992] SMALL, Walter to SHEPHERD - 1861 Marriage Parish record
7. [S2802] SMALL, William - 1879 Burial record
8. [S2788] SMALL, William - 1861 Census
9. [S2789] SMALL, William - 1871 Census

Martha Oram

Biography

• Martha Oram was born circa 1804 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• Martha and William Small were married on 25 December 1828 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^3,4

Census

• 1851: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.⁵
• 1861: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.¹
• 1871: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.⁶
• 1881: at Henley Street CottageG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Mother, Marital Status: Widow, Occupation: Labour Done, Receiving Pay.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. [S2788] SMALL, William - 1861 Census
2. [S2791] SMALL, Walter - 1881 Census
3. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)
4. [S2782] SMALL, William to Oram - Marriage Parish record
5. [S2787] SMALL, William - 1851 Census
6. [S2789] SMALL, William - 1871 Census

George Small

Parents

Biography

• George Small was born in 1805 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹
• He was baptised on 19 January 1806 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• George and Mary Hurd were married on 10 April 1827 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• On 10 April 1827, he resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• George died in June 1832 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• Following his death, he was buried on 20 June 1832 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2

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. [S1684] SMALL, George - 1832 Burial record
2. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)
3. [S7042] SMALL, George to HURD - 1827 Marriage Parish record

Maria Louise Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• Maria Louise Lavis was born on 16 June 1796 in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• She was baptised on 21 August 1796 in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.
• Maria died in 1881.

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. [S6898] LAVIS, David & Family - IGI Family Group Record
2. [S1387] LAVIS, Edward - Descendants Report (CT)

Sarah Emily¹

Biography

• Sarah Emily was born on 10 May 1917.²
• Sarah and Eric William Tapscott were married circa 1940.
• On 25 August 1949 she sailed from London, EnglandG on the "Llanstephen Castle" for Ascension, St Helena.³
• On 20 November 1952 she sailed from London, EnglandG on the "Braemar Castle" for Ascension, St Helena.⁴
• On 8 November 1955 she sailed from Liverpool, EnglandG on the "Tilapa" for Kingston, Jamaica.¹
• Sarah died circa April 2003 in Somerset, EnglandG.²

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. [S1448] Ships Passenger List 1955 - "Tilapa"
2. [S1449] TAPSCOTT, Sarah Emily - 2003 Death record
3. [S1447] Ships Passenger List 1949 - "Llanstephan Castle"
4. [S1446] Ships Passenger List 1952 - "Braemar Castle"