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Ada Mary Tapscott¹

Parents

Biography

• Ada Mary Tapscott was born circa August 1887 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• She was baptised on 2 October 1887 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• Ada died on 1 January 1901 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 13y.^4,5
• Following her death, she was buried on 8 January 1901 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG - Headstone reads "Ada Mary TAPSCOTT, died 1 Jan 1901, aged 13".⁵

Census

• 1891: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.⁶

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. [S1077] TAPSCOTT, Ada M - 1887 Birth record
3. [S114] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Baptisms 1644 -1901, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
4. [S1078] TAPSCOTT, Ada M - 1901 Death record
5. [S294] TAPSCOTT, Ada Mary - Gravestone Inscription
6. [S3924] TAPSCOTT, Alfred Frederick - 1891 England Census

Arthur Tapscott¹

Parents

Biography

• Arthur Tapscott was born on 14 October 1885 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3,1
• He was baptised on 2 October 1887 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• Arthur emigrated from UKG in 1912 on the "Orsova" to Brisbane, Australia arriving 5 February 1912.^1,5
• Arthur and Gertrude Jane Taylor were married on 13 November 1924 in QLD, AustraliaG.^1,6
• Arthur died in January 1983 in Maryborough, QLD, AustraliaG, aged 97y.^1,7
• Following his death, he was buried on 7 February 1983 at Maryborough CemeteryG in Maryborough, QLD, AustraliaG.⁷

Census

• 1891: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son.⁸
• 1901: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Farmers Son.²
• 1911: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Farmer's Son Help.⁹

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. [S304] Email from RM (July 2008)
2. [S3925] TAPSCOTT, Alfred Frederick - 1901 England Census
3. [S1330] TAPSCOTT, Arthur - 1885 Birth record
4. [S1771] TAPSCOTT, Arthur - 1887 Baptism record
5. [S5918] TAPSCOTT, Arthur - 1912 Immigration record
6. [S2428] TAPSCOTT, Arthur to Taylor - 1924 Marriage record
7. [S5919] TAPSCOTT, Arthur - 1983 Burial record
8. [S3924] TAPSCOTT, Alfred Frederick - 1891 England Census
9. [S3926] TAPSCOTT, Alfred Frederick - 1911 England Census

Henry Tapscott

Parents

Biography

• Henry Tapscott was born on 30 December 1889 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• He was baptised on 13 May 1894 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^3,4
• He militarily attested on 21 April 1908 at Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG - West Somerset Yeomanry, Service No: 252.⁵
• He was Discharged from the forces on 19 April 1916 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, EnglandG - West Somerset Yeomanry - Termination of Engagement (K.R. 392 XX1).⁶
• Henry and Lily Loader were married circa November 1918 in Langport, Somerset, EnglandG.⁷
• His occupation was recorded as a Farmer in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG in 1939.⁸
• Before 26 February 1968, he resided at Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.⁹
• Henry died on 26 February 1968 in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 78y.^10,9
• Following his death, he was buried at the High Ham CemeteryG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG - Headstone reads: "In Loving Memory of Henry Tapscott of Henley Corner, Passed Away Feb, 26 1968, aged 78 Years".^10,11
• Probate for his estate was granted on 21 November 1968 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG.⁹

Census

• 1891: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son.¹²
• 1901: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son.¹³
• 1911: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Farmer's Son Help.¹⁴
• 1939: at Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Married, Personal Occupation: Farmer.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. [S1111] TAPSCOTT, Henry - 1890 Birth record
2. [S4882] TAPSCOTT, Henry - 1939 England & Wales Register
3. [S323] TAPSCOTT, Henry - 1894 IGI Christening record
4. [S114] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Baptisms 1644 -1901, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
5. [S4618] TAPSCOTT, Henry - 1908 Military Attestation
6. [S4619] TAPSCOTT, Henry - 1916 Military Discharge
7. [S552] TAPSCOTT, Henry to Loader - 1918 Marriage record
8. [S2679] Kellys Directory of Somerset - 1939 High Ham and Low Ham
9. [S4634] TAPSCOTT, Henry - 1968 Probate
10. [S452] TAPSCOTT, Henry - 1968 Gravestone Inscription
11. [S1812] TAPSCOTT, Henry - 1968 Gravestone
12. [S3924] TAPSCOTT, Alfred Frederick - 1891 England Census
13. [S3925] TAPSCOTT, Alfred Frederick - 1901 England Census
14. [S3926] TAPSCOTT, Alfred Frederick - 1911 England Census

John Gray¹

Biography

• John Gray was born in 1835 in Clapham, Surrey, EnglandG. Recorded as aged 46 at 1881 UK Census.
• John and Isabella Groves were married circa 1864.

Census

• 1881: at NewtownG in Huish Episcopi, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Retired Ship Broker.²
• 1891: in Huish Episcopi, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Boarder, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Living on Own Means.³
• 1901: at North StreetG in Langport, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Boarder, Marital Status: Widower, Occupation: Living on Own Means.⁴

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. [S211] Gedcom File from JJ - Groves [NB. Unless indicated elsewhere in this section, details from the file have been used to create / expand the facts recorded here].
2. [S819] GRAY, John - 1881 Census
3. [S820] Gray, John - 1891 Census
4. [S821] Gray, John - 1901 Census

Solomon Thyer¹

Parents

Biography

• Solomon Thyer was born circa May 1849 in Westhay, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• His occupation was recorded as a Blacksmith in February 1876.⁴
• Letters of Administration were granted to Solomon for the estate of John Thyer on 10 February 1876 at the Probate Registry in Taunton, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• Solomon and Druscilla Groves were married on 28 October 1878 at the Holy Trinity Church, Taunton RoadG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.^5,6
• On 27 January 1889, he resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁷
• Solomon died circa November 1921 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁸

Census

• 1851: in Westhay, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son.⁹
• 1871: in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Smith.¹⁰
• 1881: at Picks Hill CottageG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Blacksmith.¹¹
• 1891: at Ham RoadG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Blacksmith.¹²
• 1901: at Main StreetG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Blacksmith (Ordinary).¹³
• 1911: in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Completed years the present Marriage has lasted: 32, Total number of Children Born Alive: 7, Total number of Children still Living: 5, Total number of Children who have Died: 2, Occupation: Blacksmith.¹⁴

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. [S211] Gedcom File from JJ - Groves [NB. Unless indicated elsewhere in this section, details from the file have been used to create / expand the facts recorded here].
2. [S2474] THYER, Solomon - 1881 Census
3. [S2479] THYER, Solomon - 1849 Birth record
4. [S6075] THYER, John - 1876 Letters of Administration
5. [S667] THYER, Solomon to Groves - 1878 Marriage record
6. [S1708] THYER, Solomon to Groves - 1878 Marriage Parish record
7. [S2491] THYER, Orlando - 1889 Baptism record
8. [S2480] THYER, Solomon - 1921 Death record
9. [S728] THYER, John - 1851 Census
10. [S729] THYER, John - 1871 Census
11. [S6563] THYER, Solomon - 1881 England Census
12. [S6564] THYER, Solomon - 1891 England Census
13. [S6565] THYER, Solomon - 1901 England Census
14. [S6108] THYER, Solomon - 1911 England Census

Mary Louisa Thyer¹

Parents

Biography

• Mary Louisa Thyer was born circa May 1853 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• She was baptised on 17 July 1853 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• On 17 July 1853, she resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• Mary and Theophilus Groves were married on 23 October 1883 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^4,5
• Mary died on 20 October 1929 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^6,7,8
• Her memorial is at the High Ham CemeteryG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Headstone reads ".. Theophilus Groves, died 17 June 1922, aged 71. And his wife, Mary Louisa, died 20 Oct 1929, aged 76".^9,8

Census

• 1861: at Ham GreenG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Occupation: Scholar.¹⁰
• 1871: in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Servant, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Housemaid (Domestic).¹¹
• 1881: at Farm House GreenG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Servant, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: General Domestic Servant.¹²
• 1891: at 1 Field RoadG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.¹³
• 1901: at Eastfield RoadG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.¹⁴
• 1911: in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married, Completed years the present Marriage has lasted: 27, Total number of Children Born Alive: 7, Total number of Children still Living: 7.¹⁵

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. [S480] THYER - Descendents of Thomas Thyer Report (CT)
2. [S736] THYER, Mary L - 1853 Birth record
3. [S4469] THYER, Mary Louisa - 1853 Baptism record
4. [S162] GROVES, Theophilus to THYER, Mary - 1883 Marriage record
5. [S684] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Marriages 1646 - 1900, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
6. [S1820] GROVES, Mary L - 1929 Death record
7. [S246] Emails from GH (June 2007)
8. [S1810] GROVES, Theopholus and Mary L - Gravestone
9. [S650] GROVES, Theophilus & Mary L - Gravestone Inscription
10. [S2452] THYER, Elizabeth Mary - 1861 Census
11. [S737] THYER, Mary L - 1871 Census
12. [S738] THYER, Mary L - 1881 Census
13. [S4979] GROVES, Theophilus - 1891 England Census
14. [S4403] GROVES, Theophilus - 1901 England Census
15. [S4404] GROVES, Theophilus - 1911 England Census

Kate Windsor¹

Parents

Biography

• Kate Windsor was born circa May 1864 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• Kate and William James Groves were married on 9 March 1886 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Witnessess to the marriage included Theophilus Groves and Martha Jane Richards Vigar.^4,5,6
• On 9 March 1886, she resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• Before January 1936, she resided at SunnysideG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.⁷
• Kate died on 4 January 1936 at SunnysideG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 71y.^8,7
• Probate for her estate was granted on 26 March 1936 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG - the Executors were George Groves, Thomas Groves, and Agnes Wallis.⁷
• Probate for her estate was granted on 2 June 1936 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG - the Executors were Joseph George Windsor and Henry George Winslade.⁹

Census

• 1871: at DurboroG in Stogursey, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Occupation: Scholar.¹⁰
• 1881: at Henley Street CottageG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Niece, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Farmers Daughter.¹¹
• 1891: at Carvers FarmG in Chilton Polden, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.¹²
• 1901: at Kingston House, Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.²
• 1911: at Kingston House, Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married, Completed years the present Marriage has lasted: 25, Total number of Children Born Alive: 2, Total number of Children still Living: 2.¹³

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. [S313] TAPSCOTT, Robert - Descendency Report (CT)
2. [S5009] GROVES, William James - 1901 England Census
3. [S5212] WINDSOR, Kate - 1864 Birth record
4. [S5213] GROVES, William James to WINDSOR - 1886 Marriage Parish record
5. [S685] GROVES, William J to Windsor - Marriage Parish record
6. [S684] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Marriages 1646 - 1900, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
7. [S6604] GROVES, Kate - March 1936 Probate
8. [S2525] GROVES, Kate - 1936 Death record
9. [S6605] GROVES, Kate - June 1936 Probate
10. [S5223] WINDSOR, George - 1871 England Census
11. [S5291] JEFFERY, Joseph - 1881 England Census
12. [S5008] GROVES, William James - 1891 England Census
13. [S5010] GROVES, William James - 1911 England Census

Isabella Hill¹

Parents

Biography

• Isabella Hill was born on 14 June 1843 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.
• She was baptised on 2 July 1843 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• Isabella and Edwin Lavis were married circa 1875.
• As Executor, Isabella received Grant of Probate for the estate of Edwin Lavis on 23 June 1888 at the Probate Registry in Taunton, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• Isabella died on 9 December 1920 in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴

Census

• 1851: in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter, Occupation: Scholar.⁵
• 1881: in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.⁶
• 1891: at 21 Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Wid., Occupation: Dressmaker.⁷
• 1901: at Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Wid., Occupation: Dressmaker.⁸
• 1911: at High StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Wid., Occupation: None.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. [S313] TAPSCOTT, Robert - Descendency Report (CT)
2. [S6257] HILL, Isabella - 1843 Baptism record
3. [S6245] LAVIS, Edwin - 1888 Probate
4. [S413] LAVIS, Isabella - 1920 Death record
5. [S6259] HILL, John - 1851 England Census
6. [S5183] LAVIS, Edwin - 1881 England Census
7. [S5184] LAVIS, Isabella - 1891 England Census
8. [S5185] LAVIS, Isabella - 1901 England Census
9. [S5186] LAVIS, Isabella - 1911 England Census

Philip James Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• His memorial is at Avondale CemeteryG in Stratford, Ontario, CanadaG.
• Philip James Lavis was born on 18 November 1874 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3,1
• Philip and Elizabeth Maud Salmon were married on 2 April 1895 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,4
• Philip emigrated between 1912 and 1946 to Canada (NB. no record has been found for the Emigration and he was not listed on the Passenger Lists for his wife and children in 1913, but subsequent records show his Nationality as Canadian).
• On 15 October 1947, he resided at 1488 Gladstone AvenueG in Windsor, Ontario, CanadaG.³
• On 15 October 1947, he crossed the border into Detroit, Michigan, USAG.³
• On 6 November 1950, he crossed the border into Detroit, Michigan, USAG.⁵
• Philip died on 22 December 1969 in Stratford, Ontario, CanadaG.¹

Census

• 1881: at Low Ham CottageG in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Scholar.⁶
• 1891: at 11 Long StreetG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Single.⁷
• 1901: at 17 Middle LeighG in Street, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Wheelwright.⁸
• 1911: at Park WernG in Swansea, Glamorganshire, WalesG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Carpenter & Wheelwright, Completed years the present Marriage has lasted: 16, Total number of Children Born Alive: 4, Total number of Children still Living: 4.⁹

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. [S313] TAPSCOTT, Robert - Descendency Report (CT)
2. [S1992] LAVIS, Philip J - 1874 Birth record
3. [S5322] LAVIS, Philip James - 1947 Immigration Sheet
4. [S2030] LAVIS, Philip J to SALMON - 1895 Marriage record
5. [S5324] LAVIS, Philip J & Elizabeth - 1951 Immigration Sheet
6. [S5163] LAVIS, Frederick - 1881 England Census
7. [S5164] LAVIS, Frederick - 1891 England Census
8. [S5329] LAVIS, Philip James - 1901 England Census
9. [S2105] LAVIS, Philip James - 1911 Census

Francis William Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• Francis William Lavis was born on 12 September 1869 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Recorded as aged 11 at the time of the 1881 Census.^2,3,4
• Francis and Emily Bridey Paull were married on 24 April 1905 in South Petherton, Somerset, EnglandG.⁵
• As Executor, Francis received Grant of Probate for the estate of Frederick Lavis on 25 May 1911 at the Probate Registry in Taunton, Somerset, EnglandG.⁶
• His occupation was recorded as a Carpenter in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG in 1939.⁷
• Francis died on 23 May 1942 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁸
• Following his death, he was buried in June 1942 at the High Ham CemeteryG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG - Headstone reads "Francis William LAVIS, died 23 May 1942, aged 72. And his wife, Bryde, died 19 April 1956, aged 78".⁹

Census

• 1871: at Long StreetG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son.¹⁰
• 1881: at Low Ham CottageG in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Scholar.¹¹
• 1891: at Mivart StreetG in Barton Regis, Gloucestershire, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Lodger, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Railway Wagon Builder.⁴
• 1901: at Long StreetG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Wheelwright.¹²
• 1939: at Long StreetG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Builder (Master).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. [S313] TAPSCOTT, Robert - Descendency Report (CT)
2. [S1888] LAVIS, Francis William - 1939 England & Wales Register
3. [S1995] LAVIS, Francis W - 1869 Birth record
4. [S2068] THORNE, Tom - 1891 Census
5. [S1964] LAVIS, Francis W to Paull - 1905 Marriage record
6. [S5166] LAVIS, Frederick - 1911 Probate
7. [S2679] Kellys Directory of Somerset - 1939 High Ham and Low Ham
8. [S2045] LAVIS, Francis W - 1942 Death record
9. [S2035] LAVIS, Francis W & Bryde - Gravestone Inscription
10. [S5162] LAVIS, Frederick - 1871 England Census
11. [S5163] LAVIS, Frederick - 1881 England Census
12. [S5165] LAVIS, Frederick - 1901 England Census