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Arthur Joseph Vigar¹

Parents

Biography

• Arthur Joseph Vigar was born on 9 October 1889 in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3,4
• He was baptised on 17 November 1889 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• On 17 November 1889, he resided in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• On 26 February 1909 he sailed from London, EnglandG on the "Rippingham Grange" for Brisbane, Australia.⁵
• He was recorded as an Executor for the will of Edward Henry Tapscott dated circa 1920.⁶
• As Executors, Mary Jane Vigar and Arthur Joseph Vigar received Grant of Probate for the estate of Edward Henry Tapscott on 8 August 1921 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG.⁷
• Arthur and Winifred Gwendoline Martin were married on 8 February 1923 in Westonzoyland, Somerset, EnglandG. Witnessess to the marriage included Harold Vigar and Edwin Martin.^8,9
• Before December 1962, he resided at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.¹⁰
• Arthur died on 19 December 1962 in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.^11,12,10
• Following his death, he was buried at the High Ham CemeteryG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG - Headstone reads: "Arthur Joseph VIGAR, died 19 Dec 1962, aged 73. And Winifred Gwendoline Vigar, died 27 June 1972, aged 78."¹²
• Probate for his estate was granted on 13 September 1963 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG - the Executors were Brian Sidney Vigar and Edward Gordon Vigar.¹⁰

Census

• 1891: at 4 Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son.¹³
• 1901: at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son.¹⁴
• 1939: at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Dairy Farmer.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. [S442] VIGAR Descendency Reports (CT)
2. [S1120] VIGAR, Arthur J - 1890 Birth record
3. [S6847] VIGAR, Arthur Joseph - 1939 England & Wales Register
4. [S5990] VIGAR, Arthur Joseph - 1889 Baptism record
5. [S754] Ships Passenger List 1909 - "Rippingham Grange"
6. [S3379] TAPSCOTT, Edward H - 1920 Will (Text)
7. [S1693] TAPSCOTT, Edward H - 1921 Probate
8. [S567] VIGAR, Arthur J to Martin - 1923 Marriage record
9. [S3034] VIGAR, Arthur J to MARTIN - 1923 Marriage Parish record
10. [S5923] VIGAR, Arthur J - 1963 Probate
11. [S2533] VIGAR, Arthur Joseph - 1962 Death record
12. [S441] VIGAR, Arthur J - Gravestone Inscription
13. [S3935] VIGAR, Henry - 1891 England Census
14. [S3936] VIGAR, Henry - 1901 England Census

Daisy Vigar

Parents

Biography

• Daisy Vigar was born on 2 April 1894 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• She was baptised on 13 May 1894 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• On 13 May 1894, she resided in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• In 1909, she resided at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• On 26 January 1923 she sailed from London, EnglandG on on the "Omar" to Sydney, Australia, arriving 10 March 1923. "Country of Future Permanent Residence" shown as "England" so it is likely Daisy travelled to visit her sister Kate.⁵
• Daisy was a Witness at the marriage of Donald John Graham MacDonald and Nellie Yvonne Tapscott on 27 May 1957 at the Register OfficeG in Bromley, Kent, EnglandG Nellie's name on the Marriage Certificate is recorded as "Nellie Yvonne Tapscott formerly known as Yvonne Mary Tapscott".⁶
• Before December 1993, she resided at Portcullis HouseG in Langport, Somerset, EnglandG.
• Daisy died on 23 December 1993 at Portcullis HouseG in Langport, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,7
• Probate for her estate was granted on 25 May 1994 at the Probate Registry in Bristol, Gloucestershire, EnglandG.⁷

Census

• 1901: at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.⁸
• 1911: at 52 High Street WestG in Dorchester, Dorset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Servant, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Appretice Drapery.⁹
• 1939: at Tibbs HouseG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Paid House Work.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. [S565] VIGAR, Daisy - 1993 Death record
2. [S3734] TAPSCOTT, Mary Jane - 1939 England & Wales Register
3. [S4190] VIGAR, Daisy - 1894 Baptism record
4. [S2641] "A Somerset Parish 1895-1965" - Memories of village life in High Ham, Low Ham & Henley (High Ham Parish Community Project) -- Page 8
5. [S5912] Ships Passenger List 1923 - "Omar"
6. [S4177] MACDONALD, Donald John Graham to TAPSCOTT - 1957 Marriage Certificate
7. [S5911] VIGAR, Daisy - 1994 Probate
8. [S3936] VIGAR, Henry - 1901 England Census
9. [S743] VIGAR, Daisy - 1911 Census

Florence Vigar¹

Parents

Biography

• Florence Vigar was born on 30 June 1883 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• She was baptised on 6 August 1883 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.
• In 1909, she resided at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.¹
• Florence died on 24 October 1966 in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 83y.^4,5
• Her memorial is at the High Ham CemeteryG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Headstone reads: "...Anna Victoria, widow of the late Henry VIGAR, died 29 Dec 1929, aged 72 Years. Also of her daughter, Florence, died 24 Oct 1966, aged 83".^4,5

Census

• 1891: at 4 Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.⁶
• 1901: at St Auubyn, Kingston HillG in Coombe, Surrey, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Servant, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Nursemaid Domestic.⁷
• 1911: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Cousin, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Helping on Farm and Dairy.⁸
• 1939: at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Single, 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. [S2641] "A Somerset Parish 1895-1965" - Memories of village life in High Ham, Low Ham & Henley (High Ham Parish Community Project) -- Page 8
2. [S564] VIGAR, Florence - 1883 Birth record
3. [S6847] VIGAR, Arthur Joseph - 1939 England & Wales Register
4. [S440] VIGAR, Anna V - Gravestone Inscription
5. [S1808] VIGAR, Anna V - Gravestone
6. [S3935] VIGAR, Henry - 1891 England Census
7. [S757] VIGAR, Florence - 1901 Census
8. [S3380] TAPSCOTT, Edward Henry - 1911 Census

Harold Vigar

Parents

Biography

• Harold Vigar was born on 4 April 1896 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• He was baptised on 24 May 1896 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.
• In 1909, he resided at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• Harold and Gwendoline Windsor were married circa February 1923 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^4,5
• He and Edwin Martin were Witnesses at the marriage of Arthur Joseph Vigar and Winifred Gwendoline Martin on 8 February 1923 in Westonzoyland, Somerset, EnglandG.^6,7
• Before December 1967, he resided at Roman FarmG in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.
• Harold died on 30 December 1967 in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.^8,9
• Probate for his estate was granted on 19 April 1968 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG.⁹

Census

• 1901: at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son.¹⁰
• 1911: at Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Farmers Son Farm Work.¹¹
• 1939: at Roman FarmG in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Dairy 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. [S1125] VIGAR, Henry - 1844 Birth record
2. [S3947] VIGAR, Harold - 1939 England & Wales Register
3. [S2641] "A Somerset Parish 1895-1965" - Memories of village life in High Ham, Low Ham & Henley (High Ham Parish Community Project) -- Page 8
4. [S442] VIGAR Descendency Reports (CT)
5. [S3037] VIGAR, Harold to WINDSOR - 1923 Marriage record
6. [S567] VIGAR, Arthur J to Martin - 1923 Marriage record
7. [S3034] VIGAR, Arthur J to MARTIN - 1923 Marriage Parish record
8. [S1801] VIGAR, Harold - 1968 Death record
9. [S5921] VIGAR, Harold - 1968 Probate
10. [S3936] VIGAR, Henry - 1901 England Census
11. [S3937] VIGAR, Henry - 1911 England Census

Maurice Henry Vigar^1,2

Parents

Biography

• Maurice Henry Vigar was born on 13 March 1898 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^3,4
• He was baptised on 14 April 1898 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁵
• In 1909, he resided at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• He militarily attested on 8 April 1925 - with Royal Tank Corps - Service No: 399707; Enlisted for 4 Years.⁶
• As Executor, Maurice received Grant of Probate for the estate of George Andrews on 21 January 1927 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG.⁷
• Maurice Henry Vigar was Discharged from the forces on 7 April 1929 in Canterbury, Kent, EnglandG - Discharged: Para 193/1, TA Regs.⁶
• As Executors, Mary Jane Vigar and Maurice Henry Vigar received Grant of Probate for the estate of Anna Victoria Tapscott on 19 February 1930 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG.⁸
• Maurice and Beatrice Emily Ann Pearce were married circa May 1934 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, EnglandG.⁹
• Before November 1984, he resided at GreystokesG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.¹⁰
• Maurice died on 27 November 1984 in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.^4,10
• Following his death, he was buried in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹¹
• Probate for his estate was granted on 22 February 1985 at the Probate Registry in Bristol, Gloucestershire, EnglandG.¹⁰

Census

• 1901: at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son.¹²
• 1911: at Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Occupation: School.¹³
• 1939: at Henley FarmG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmer - Dairy.¹⁴

Anecdote / Notes

• Early official records (eg Birth, Census) record name as Henry Maurice while all records after 1909, including his military record, record it as Maurice Henry - the latter has been used here.

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. [S442] VIGAR Descendency Reports (CT)
2. [S2641] "A Somerset Parish 1895-1965" - Memories of village life in High Ham, Low Ham & Henley (High Ham Parish Community Project) -- Page 8
3. [S1122] VIGAR, Henry M - 1898 Birth record
4. [S1329] VIGAR, Maurice H - 1902 Death record
5. [S1328] VIGAR, Henry M - Baptism record
6. [S3721] VIGAR, Maurice H - 1925 Military Attestation
7. [S5003] ANDREWS, George - 1927 Probate
8. [S5922] VIGAR, Anna V - 1930 Probate
9. [S3722] VIGAR, Maurice Henry to PEARCE - 1934 Marriage record
10. [S5920] VIGAR, Maurice Henry - 1985 Probate
11. [S563] VIGAR, Maurice H - Gravestone Inscription
12. [S3936] VIGAR, Henry - 1901 England Census
13. [S3937] VIGAR, Henry - 1911 England Census
14. [S3733] VIGAR, Maurice Henry - 1939 England & Wales Register

Kate Vigar¹

Parents

Biography

• Kate Vigar was born on 13 October 1886 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• She was baptised on 2 January 1887 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• Her occupation was recorded as a Domestic Servant before 26 February 1909.⁵
• Kate emigrated from London, EnglandG on 26 February 1909 the "Rippingham Grange" for Brisbane, Australia.⁵
• Kate and James Joseph Flavin were married on 10 October 1921 at St Mary's ChurchG in Scone, NSW, AustraliaG.⁶
• On 7 January 1927 she sailed from London, EnglandG on on the "Otranto" to Sydney, Australia arriving 8th February.^7,8
• As Executor, Kate received Grant of Probate for the estate of James Joseph Flavin on 20 December 1948 at the Probate Registry in AustraliaG.⁹
• Before February 1980, she resided at Tibbs HouseG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.¹⁰
• Kate died on 1 February 1980 at Tibbs HouseG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.^3,10
• Letters of Administration for her estate, to the value of £9,010, were granted on 28 April 1980 at the Probate Registry in Bristol, Gloucestershire, EnglandG.¹⁰

Census

• 1891: at 4 Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.¹¹
• 1901: at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Single.¹²

Anecdote / Notes

• It has taken some years of searchng to find any information about Kate after she emigrated in 1909, and the marriage record (to James) was discovered more by chance than anything else!. However, even with an apparent change of christian name to Kathleen Mary (Kate is her recorded name on earlier Birth, Baptism and Census records), the inclusion of her mothers name on the marriage record transcript confirms that this is the correct Kate. Further, the Passenger List record for their journey in 1927 shows "Mrs Tapscott of Henley" as their last address in the UK. When she retruned to the UK is currently unknown.
  
  Interestingly, there is a record of a Kathleen Mary Flavin marrying in NSW in 1930, but given that the Grant of Probate issued on James' death in 1948 specifically mentions his wife by name, it is believed that this is a different Kathleen Flavin (who, is also shown on a shipping record as having been born in England!).
  
  To date (August 2021), it has not been possible to ascertain when Kate returned to the UK. Inclusion of her date of birth on the GRO death record, and her residence prior to her death (Tibbs House) on the Letters of Administration, once again confirm that, despite these records being recorded using Kathleen Mary as her christian name, they do relate to Kate.

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. [S442] VIGAR Descendency Reports (CT)
2. [S1123] VIGAR, Kate - 1886 Birth record
3. [S5968] FLAVIN, Kathleen M - 1980 Death record
4. [S1593] VIGAR, Kate - 1887 Baptism record
5. [S754] Ships Passenger List 1909 - "Rippingham Grange"
6. [S5915] FLAVIN, James J to VIGAR - 1921 Marriage record
7. [S5916] Ships Passenger List 1927 (Inbound) - "Otranto"
8. [S5917] Ships Passenger List 1927 (Outbound) - "Otranto"
9. [S5924] FLAVIN, James Joseph - 1948 Probate with Will
10. [S5969] VIGAR, Kathleen Mary - 1980 Letters of Administration
11. [S3935] VIGAR, Henry - 1891 England Census
12. [S3936] VIGAR, Henry - 1901 England Census

Mary Jane Vigar¹

Parents

Biography

• Mary Jane Vigar was born on 15 February 1882 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• She was baptised on 19 March 1882 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• On 19 March 1882, she resided in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• In 1909, she resided at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.¹
• Mary and Edward Henry Tapscott were married circa February 1917 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁵
• She was recorded as an Executor for the will of Edward Henry Tapscott dated circa 1920.⁶
• As Executors, Mary Jane Vigar and Arthur Joseph Vigar received Grant of Probate for the estate of Edward Henry Tapscott on 8 August 1921 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG.⁷
• As Executors, Mary Jane Vigar and Maurice Henry Vigar received Grant of Probate for the estate of Anna Victoria Tapscott on 19 February 1930 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG.⁸
• Before December 1968, she resided at Tibbs HouseG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.⁹
• Mary died on 17 December 1968 at Tibbs HouseG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.^10,9
• Letters of Administration for her estate, to the value of £43,132, were granted on 5 September 1983 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG.⁹

Census

• 1891: at 4 Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.¹¹
• 1901: at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Single.¹²
• 1911: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Cousin, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Housekeeper.¹³
• 1939: at Tibbs HouseG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Widowed, Occupation: Farmer Retired.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. [S2641] "A Somerset Parish 1895-1965" - Memories of village life in High Ham, Low Ham & Henley (High Ham Parish Community Project) -- Page 8
2. [S1129] VIGAR, Mary J - 1882 Birth record
3. [S3734] TAPSCOTT, Mary Jane - 1939 England & Wales Register
4. [S3145] VIGAR, Mary Jane - 1882 Baptism record
5. [S544] TAPSCOTT, Edward H to VIGAR - 1917 Marriage record
6. [S3379] TAPSCOTT, Edward H - 1920 Will (Text)
7. [S1693] TAPSCOTT, Edward H - 1921 Probate
8. [S5922] VIGAR, Anna V - 1930 Probate
9. [S5909] TAPSCOTT, Mary Jane - 1983 Letters of Administration
10. [S1130] TAPSCOTT, Mary J - 1968 Death record
11. [S3935] VIGAR, Henry - 1891 England Census
12. [S3936] VIGAR, Henry - 1901 England Census
13. [S3380] TAPSCOTT, Edward Henry - 1911 Census

Rosanna Vigar¹

Parents

Biography

• Rosanna Vigar was born on 27 November 1884 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3,4
• She was baptised on 3 April 1885 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.
• In 1909, she resided at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.⁵
• Rosanna and Frederick Edgar Masters Lloyd were married circa May 1911 in Langport, Somerset, EnglandG.⁶
• As Executors, Cyril Henry Lloyd, Frederick Edgar Lloyd, and Rosanna Vigar received Grant of Probate for the estate of Frederick Edgar Masters Lloyd on 29 August 1947 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG.⁷
• Rosanna died on 14 December 1982 at Drunmuir Nursing HomeG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.^3,8
• Letters of Administration for her estate, to the value of Not exceeding £25,000, were granted on 14 February 1984 at the Probate Registry in Bristol, Gloucestershire, EnglandG.⁸

Census

• 1891: at 4 Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.⁹
• 1901: at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Single.¹⁰
• 1911: at Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Farmers Daughter Dairy Work.¹¹
• 1939: at Balls FarmG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Unpaid Domestic Duties.⁴

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. [S442] VIGAR Descendency Reports (CT)
2. [S1127] VIGAR, Rosanna - 1885 Birth record
3. [S1128] VIGAR, Rosanna - 1982 Death record
4. [S2899] LLOYD, Frederick Edgar M - 1939 England & Wales Register
5. [S2641] "A Somerset Parish 1895-1965" - Memories of village life in High Ham, Low Ham & Henley (High Ham Parish Community Project) -- Page 8
6. [S566] VIGAR, Rose A to LLOYD - 1911 Marriage record
7. [S6199] LLOYD, Frederick Edgar Masters - 1947 Probate
8. [S5931] LLOYD, Rosanna - 1984 Letters of Administration
9. [S3935] VIGAR, Henry - 1891 England Census
10. [S3936] VIGAR, Henry - 1901 England Census
11. [S3937] VIGAR, Henry - 1911 England Census

Sidney Vigar¹

Parents

Biography

• Sidney Vigar was born on 20 August 1891 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• He was baptised on 20 September 1891 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.
• In 1909, he resided at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• Sidney died on 8 June 1970 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^5,6,7
• Following his death, he was buried at the High Ham CemeteryG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG - Headstone reads: "In Memory of Sidney Vigar died 8 June 1970, aged 78".^6,7

Census

• 1901: at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son.⁸
• 1911: at Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Farmers Son Carter.⁹
• 1939: at Bridge Farm, Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Dairy Farmer.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. [S442] VIGAR Descendency Reports (CT)
2. [S1121] VIGAR, Sydney - 1891 Birth record
3. [S6847] VIGAR, Arthur Joseph - 1939 England & Wales Register
4. [S2641] "A Somerset Parish 1895-1965" - Memories of village life in High Ham, Low Ham & Henley (High Ham Parish Community Project) -- Page 8
5. [S1822] VIGAR, Sidney - 1970 Death record
6. [S437] VIGAR, Sidney - Gravestone Inscription
7. [S1809] VIGAR, Sidney - Gravestone
8. [S3936] VIGAR, Henry - 1901 England Census
9. [S3937] VIGAR, Henry - 1911 England Census

Theodore Groves¹

Parents

Biography

• Theodore Groves was born circa February 1854 in Knowle, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• He was baptised on 9 March 1856 in Bawdrip, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• On 9 March 1856, he resided in Knowle, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• Before September 1904, he resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁵
• Theodore died on 16 September 1904 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^6,5
• Letters of Administration for his estate, to the value of £132 7s 6d, were granted to Orlando Groves on 18 December 1904 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG.⁵

Census

• 1861: at Ham GreenG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son.⁷
• 1871: at FountainG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Labourer.³
• 1881: at Bere Field CottageG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Lodger, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Mason.⁸
• 1891: at Rushley Cottage RoadG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Lodger, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Mason.⁹
• 1901: at Rushley Cottage RoadG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Builder & Mason.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. [S1388] GROVES, William - Descendency Narrative Report (JJ)
2. [S669] GROVES, Theodore - 1854 Birth record
3. [S4438] GROVES, Joseph - 1871 England Census
4. [S6086] GROVES, Theodore - 1856 Baptism record
5. [S6076] GROVES, Theodore - 1904 Letters of Administration
6. [S670] GROVES, Theodore - 1904 Death record
7. [S4437] GROVES, Joseph - 1861 England Census
8. [S165] LOADER, Francis - 1881 Census
9. [S1636] LOADER, Francis - 1891 England Census
10. [S423] GROVES, Theodore - 1901 Census

Dido Groves¹

Parents

Biography

• Dido Groves was born circa August 1855 in Bawdrip, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• She was baptised on 9 March 1856 at Church of St Michael and All AngelsG in Bawdrip, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• On 9 March 1856, she resided in Bawdrip, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• Before September 1928, she resided at 22 Bristol RoadG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.⁵
• Dido died on 25 September 1928 in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 73y.^6,5
• Probate for her estate was granted on 29 November 1928 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG - the Executor was George Groves.⁵

Census

• 1861: at Ham GreenG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.⁷
• 1871: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Niece, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Scholar.⁸
• 1881: at 2 Haines Hill TerraceG in Wilton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Servant, Marital Status: S, Occupation: General Servant.⁹
• 1891: at St Johns Home for Nurses, 6 7 & 8 Norfolk StreetG in Westminster, London, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Boarder, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Trained Nurse.¹⁰

Anecdote / Notes

• Dido is a relatively rare first name, and records indicate that the recipient was not too pleased with having this name!. It is believed to be of Greek origin.

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. [S660] GROVES, Dido - 1855 Birth record
3. [S484] GROVES, Jospeph - 1861 Census
4. [S5669] GROVES, Dido - 1856 Baptism record
5. [S2115] GROVES, Dido - 1928 Probate
6. [S2114] GROVES, Dido - 1928 Death record
7. [S4437] GROVES, Joseph - 1861 England Census
8. [S5005] TAPSCOTT, Frederick - 1871 England Census
9. [S5006] OAKCLEAVE, Elizabeth - 1881 England Census
10. [S5007] GROVES, Dido - 1891 England Census

Aquila Grace Small¹

Parents

Biography

• Aquila Grace Small was born in 1836 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.
• Aquila and Robert Lavis were married on 28 October 1861 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• As Executor, Aquila received Grant of Probate for the estate of Robert Lavis on 9 June 1902 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG.⁴
• Aquila died on 1 September 1905 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 68y.⁵

Census

• 1851: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Farmers Daughter & Glover.⁶
• 1861: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Farmers Daughter.⁷
• 1871: at Wind MillG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.²
• 1881: at Post OfficeG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.⁸
• 1891: at Post OfficeG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.⁹
• 1901: at Post OfficeG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.¹⁰

Anecdote / Notes

• The main details for Aquila have been taken from the report shown in the Sources listing, but other than Census records, where she is clearly named as Aquila Grace Lavis, I have so far been unable to find any records for Aquila's birth. However in late 2021 I foound handwritten records of the GRO records for their marriage. The records are of poor quality and, in one case, badly smudged, but I am reasonable confident they relate to Robert and Aquila.

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. [S4974] LAVIS, Robert - 1871 England Census
3. [S6211] LAVIS, Robert to Small - 1861 Marriage record
4. [S5494] LAVIS, Robert - 1902 Probate
5. [S6836] LAVIS, Aquila G - Death Notice
6. [S4997] SMALL, John - 1851 England Census
7. [S4998] SMALL, John - 1861 England Census
8. [S4975] LAVIS, Robert - 1881 England Census
9. [S4976] LAVIS, Robert - 1891 England Census
10. [S4977] LAVIS, Robert - 1901 England Census

Jesse Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• Jesse Lavis was born on 12 June 1875 in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• Jesse and Caroline Lawrence were married on 8 April 1901 in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.
• Before September 1962, he resided at Blenheim House, Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• Jesse died on 9 September 1962 at Blenheim House, Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.^5,4
• His memorial is at the Church of St MichaelG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.⁵
• Probate for his estate was granted on 19 December 1962 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG.⁴

Census

• 1881: in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Scholar.²
• 1891: at 3 Mill RoadG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Nephew, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Wheelwright.⁶
• 1901: at Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Wheelwright & Carpenter.⁷
• 1911: at Blenheim House, Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Completed years the present Marriage has lasted: 10, Total number of Children Born Alive: 2, Total number of Children still Living: 2, Occupation: Carpenter & Wheelwright.⁸
• 1939: at Blenheim House, Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Dairy Farmer / Heavy Worker.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. [S313] TAPSCOTT, Robert - Descendency Report (CT)
2. [S5183] LAVIS, Edwin - 1881 England Census
3. [S5503] LAVIS, Jesse - 1939 England & Wales Register
4. [S6506] LAVIS, Jesse - 1962 Probate
5. [S5501] LAVIS, Jesse & Caroline - Gravestone Inscription
6. [S5175] LAVIS, George - 1891 England Census
7. [S5185] LAVIS, Isabella - 1901 England Census
8. [S5502] LAVIS, Jesse - 1911 England Census

Gertrude Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• Gertrude Lavis was born in 1878 in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.
• As Executor, Gertrude received Grant of Probate for the estate of Percy Lavis on 17 September 1957 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG.²
• Before November 1965, she resided at Highland House, Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• Gertrude died on 6 November 1965 at Blenheim House, Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• Her memorial is at the Church of St MichaelG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.

  Headstone reads: "Brother and uncle, Percy LAVIS, died 11 Aug 1957, aged 75, And his sister, Gertrude Lavis, died 6 Nov 1965, aged 88".⁴

• Probate for her estate was granted on 27 January 1966 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG - the Executor was Kathleen Gertrude Lavis.³

Census

• 1881: in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Scholar.⁵
• 1891: at 21 Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Occupation: Scholar.⁶
• 1901: at Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Dressmaker.⁷
• 1911: at High StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Dressmaker.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. [S6283] LAVIS, Percy - 1957 Probate
3. [S6284] LAVIS, Gertrude - 1966 Probate
4. [S6271] LAVIS, Percy and Gertrude - Gravestone Inscription
5. [S5183] LAVIS, Edwin - 1881 England Census
6. [S5184] LAVIS, Isabella - 1891 England Census
7. [S5185] LAVIS, Isabella - 1901 England Census
8. [S5186] LAVIS, Isabella - 1911 England Census

Percy Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• Percy Lavis was born on 9 September 1882 in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.
• Before August 1957, he resided at Highland House, Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• Percy died on 11 August 1957 at Highland House, Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• Following his death, he was buried at the Church of St MichaelG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG -

  Headstone reads: "Brother and uncle, Percy LAVIS, died 11 Aug 1957, aged 75, And his sister, Gertrude Lavis, died 6 Nov 1965, aged 88".³

• Probate for his estate was granted on 17 September 1957 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG - the Executor was Gertrude Lavis.²

Census

• 1891: at 21 Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Occupation: Scholar.⁴
• 1901: at Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Grocer.⁵
• 1911: at High StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Travelling Grocer.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. [S6283] LAVIS, Percy - 1957 Probate
3. [S6271] LAVIS, Percy and Gertrude - Gravestone Inscription
4. [S5184] LAVIS, Isabella - 1891 England Census
5. [S5185] LAVIS, Isabella - 1901 England Census
6. [S5186] LAVIS, Isabella - 1911 England Census

Caroline Lawrence¹

Biography

• Caroline Lawrence was born on 6 April 1869 in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• Caroline and Jesse Lavis were married on 8 April 1901 in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.
• Caroline died on 3 March 1945.⁴
• Following her death, she was buried at the Church of St MichaelG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.

Census

• 1911: at Blenheim House, Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married, Completed years the present Marriage has lasted: 10, Total number of Children Born Alive: 2, Total number of Children still Living: 2.²
• 1939: at Blenheim House, Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Married, 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. [S313] TAPSCOTT, Robert - Descendency Report (CT)
2. [S5502] LAVIS, Jesse - 1911 England Census
3. [S5503] LAVIS, Jesse - 1939 England & Wales Register
4. [S5501] LAVIS, Jesse & Caroline - Gravestone Inscription

Kathleen Gertrude Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• Kathleen Gertrude Lavis was born on 19 July 1902 in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• As Executor, Kathleen received Grant of Probate for the estate of Gertrude Lavis on 27 January 1966 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG.³
• Kathleen died on 22 April 1976 in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.

Census

• 1911: at Blenheim House, Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.²
• 1939: at Blenheim House, Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Unpaid Domestic Duties.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. [S313] TAPSCOTT, Robert - Descendency Report (CT)
2. [S5502] LAVIS, Jesse - 1911 England Census
3. [S6284] LAVIS, Gertrude - 1966 Probate
4. [S5503] LAVIS, Jesse - 1939 England & Wales Register

Wilfred James Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• Wilfred James Lavis was born on 29 January 1904 in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• Wilfred died circa 1978 in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.

Census

• 1911: at Blenheim House, Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son.²
• 1939: at Blenheim House, Fore StreetG in Othery, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Garage Propretor & Mechanic.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. [S313] TAPSCOTT, Robert - Descendency Report (CT)
2. [S5502] LAVIS, Jesse - 1911 England Census
3. [S5527] LAVIS, Wilfred James - 1904 Birth record
4. [S5503] LAVIS, Jesse - 1939 England & Wales Register