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Emma Porter¹

Parents

Biography

• Emma Porter was born on 16 October 1869 in Taunton, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• Emma and Luther Oram were married on 15 February 1892 in Taunton, Somerset, EnglandG.^3,4
• Emma died circa November 1957 in Yeovil, Somerset, EnglandG.⁵

Census

• 1871: at 4 Coles Buildings, North StreetG in Taunton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.⁶
• 1881: at 26 St James StreetG in Taunton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Scholar.⁷
• 1891: at St James StreetG in Taunton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Dressmaker.⁸
• 1901: at 21 Westfield RoadG in Alverstoke, Hampshire, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.⁹
• 1911: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married, Completed years the present Marriage has lasted: 19, Total number of Children Born Alive: 7, Total number of Children still Living: 3, Total number of Children who have Died: 4.¹
• 1939: at 13 Eliotts DriveG in Yeovil, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Unpaid Domestic Duties.²

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1. [S2630] ORAM, Luther - 1911 Census
2. [S2656] ORAM, Luther - 1939 England & Wales Register
3. [S2654] ORAM, Luther to Porter - 1892 Marriage record
4. [S2655] ORAM, Luther to Porter - 1892 Marriage Royal Marines record
5. [S3467] ORAM, Emma - 1957 Death record
6. [S3463] PORTER, James - 1871 Census
7. [S3464] PORTER, James - 1881 Census
8. [S3465] PORTER, James - 1891 Census
9. [S2640] ORAM, Luther - 1901 Census

Eva May Oram¹

Parents

Biography

• Eva May Oram was born circa 1907 in Gosport, Hampshire, EnglandG.¹

Census

• 1911: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.¹

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1. [S2630] ORAM, Luther - 1911 Census

Frederick Luther Oram¹

Parents

Biography

• Frederick Luther Oram was born in 1908 in Gosport, Hampshire, EnglandG.¹

Census

• 1911: in Low Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son.¹

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1. [S2630] ORAM, Luther - 1911 Census

Eliza Showers^1,2

Parents

Biography

• Eliza Showers was born circa 1871 in Ilminster, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,3
• Eliza and Henry Billett were married on 24 December 1900 at The Minster - The Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Silver StreetG in Ilminster, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• On 24 December 1900, she resided in Ilminster, Somerset, EnglandG.²

Census

• 1901: at Love LaneG in Chard, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.¹
• 1911: at Winterhay GreenG in Ilminster, 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: 2.³

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1. [S2631] BILLETT, Henry - 1901 Census
2. [S4613] BILLETT, Henry to SHOWERS - 1900 Marriage Parish record
3. [S4705] BILLETT, Henry - 1911 England Census

Henry Billett¹

Parents

Biography

• Henry Billett was born circa 1875 in Ilminster, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• His occupation was recorded as a Factory Hand in December 1900.³
• Henry and Eliza Showers were married on 24 December 1900 at The Minster - The Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Silver StreetG in Ilminster, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• On 24 December 1900, he resided in Ilminster, Somerset, EnglandG.³

Census

• 1881: at Love LaneG in Ilminster, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Scholar.²
• 1891: at TownsendG in Ilminster, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Occupation: Tow (?) Factory Hand.⁴
• 1901: at Love LaneG in Chard, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: General Labourer on Farm.¹
• 1911: at Winterhay GreenG in Ilminster, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Carter Corn Miller, Completed years the present Marriage has lasted: 10, Total number of Children Born Alive: 2, Total number of Children still Living: 2.⁵

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1. [S2631] BILLETT, Henry - 1901 Census
2. [S4703] BILLETT, John - 1881 England Census
3. [S4613] BILLETT, Henry to SHOWERS - 1900 Marriage Parish record
4. [S4704] BILLETT, John - 1891 England Census
5. [S4705] BILLETT, Henry - 1911 England Census

Eunice Groves¹

Parents

Biography

• Eunice Groves was born on 28 March 1922 in Langport, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• Eunice and Frederick W Ottewill were married circa November 1943 in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.³

Census

• 1939: at Park Farm DairyG in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Paid Domestic Duties.²

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1. [S2633] GROVES, Eunice - 1922 Birth record
2. [S6303] GROVES, Joseph - 1939 England & Wales Register
3. [S4423] OTTEWILL, Frederick W to GROVES - 1943 Marriage record

Josephine Groves¹

Parents

Biography

• Josephine Groves was born on 3 December 1923 in Langport, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• Josephine and Leonard E Canvin were married circa February 1941 in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.³

Census

• 1939: at Park Farm DairyG in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Ticket Office Clerk at Show Factory.²

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1. [S2634] GROVES, Josephine - 1924 Birth record
2. [S6303] GROVES, Joseph - 1939 England & Wales Register
3. [S4422] CANVIN, Leonard E to GROVES - 1941 Marriage record

Mary Irene Scriven

Parents

Biography

• Mary Irene Scriven was born circa February 1910 in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• Mary and Desmond F Frecknell were married circa August 1935 in Langport, Somerset, EnglandG.³

Census

• 1911: in Upton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Granddaughter.¹

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1. [S2636] RICHARDS, John - 1911 Census
2. [S4180] SCRIVEN, Mary I - 1910 Birth record
3. [S4167] FRECKNELL, Desmond F to SCRIVEN - 1935 Marriage record

John Richards

Parents

Biography

• John Richards was born circa November 1847 in Curry Rivel, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• He was baptised on 9 January 1848 at St Andrews ChurchG in Curry Rivel, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• On 9 January 1848, he resided in Curry Rivel, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• In February 1874, he resided in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• Marriage banns for John and Mary Ann Petty were published from 1 February 1874 to 15 February 1874 at St John the Baptist ChurchG in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• John and Mary Ann Petty were married on 24 February 1874 at St John the Baptist ChurchG in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• John died on 15 May 1914 in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.⁵
• Following his death, he was buried at St John the Baptist ChurchG in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG - Headstone records "...Husband of Mary Ann".⁵

Census

• 1851: in Curry Rivel, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Household: Son.⁶
• 1901: in Upton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Thatcher.⁷
• 1911: in Upton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Widower, Occupation: Thatcher.¹

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1. [S2636] RICHARDS, John - 1911 Census
2. [S4985] RICHARDS, John - 1848 Baptism record
3. [S4155] RICHARDS, John to PETTY - 1874 Marriage Banns record
4. [S4154] RICHARDS, John to PETTY - 1874 Marriage Parish record
5. [S4153] RICHARDS, John - Gravestone Inscription
6. [S5544] RICHARDS, George - 1851 England Census
7. [S4991] RICHARDS, John - 1901 England Census

William Joseph Scriven¹

Parents

Biography

• William Joseph Scriven was born circa 1844 in Upton, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• His occupation was recorded as a Labourer in November 1868.³
• William and Eliza Sawtell were married on 12 November 1868 in Somerton, Somerset, EnglandG. NB. Transcript of "England Marriage 1538-1973" shows date of marriage as 11 April 1784 while the "Somerset Marriages Index" shows it as 11 Sept 1784. Witnessess to the marriage included John Scriven.³
• On 12 November 1868, he resided in Somerton, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• On 19 May 1872, he resided in Somerton, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• On 2 June 1890, he resided in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.^5,6

Census

• 1851: at North StreetG in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Household: Son.⁷
• 1871: in Somerton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Labourer.⁸
• 1881: in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmer of 40 Acres Employing One Labourer.¹
• 1891: at Upton StreetG in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmer.²
• 1901: in Upton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: General 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. [S2637] SCRIVEN, William J - 1881 Census
2. [S4162] SCRIVEN, William J - 1891 England Census
3. [S4166] SCRIVEN, William J to SAWTELL - 1868 Marriage Parish record
4. [S4170] SCRIVEN, Joseph W - 1872 Baptism record
5. [S4171] SCRIVEN, Dorcas M - 1890 Baptism record
6. [S4172] SCRIVEN, Kate - 1890 Baptism record
7. [S5445] SCRIVEN, John - 1851 England Census
8. [S4161] SCRIVEN, William J - 1871 England Census
9. [S4163] SCRIVEN, William J - 1901 England Census

Eliza Sawtell¹

Parents

Biography

• Eliza Sawtell was born circa 1847 in Somerton, Somerset, EnglandG.¹
• Eliza and William Joseph Scriven were married on 12 November 1868 in Somerton, Somerset, EnglandG. NB. Transcript of "England Marriage 1538-1973" shows date of marriage as 11 April 1784 while the "Somerset Marriages Index" shows it as 11 Sept 1784. Witnessess to the marriage included John Scriven.²
• On 12 November 1868, she resided in Somerton, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• On 19 May 1872, she resided in Somerton, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• On 2 June 1890, she resided in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG.^4,5

Census

• 1871: in Somerton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.⁶
• 1881: in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmers Wife.¹
• 1891: at Upton StreetG in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.⁷
• 1901: in Upton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.⁸
• 1911: in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Widow, Occupation: Market Gardener, Total number of Children Born Alive: 8, Total number of Children still Living: 7, Total number of Children who have Died: 1 (NB. As Eliza was a Widow the Enumerator crossed out the details about her children but they are still visible).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. [S2637] SCRIVEN, William J - 1881 Census
2. [S4166] SCRIVEN, William J to SAWTELL - 1868 Marriage Parish record
3. [S4170] SCRIVEN, Joseph W - 1872 Baptism record
4. [S4171] SCRIVEN, Dorcas M - 1890 Baptism record
5. [S4172] SCRIVEN, Kate - 1890 Baptism record
6. [S4161] SCRIVEN, William J - 1871 England Census
7. [S4162] SCRIVEN, William J - 1891 England Census
8. [S4163] SCRIVEN, William J - 1901 England Census
9. [S4164] SAWTELL, Eliza - 1911 England Census

Mary Ann Scriven^1,2

Parents

Biography

• Mary Ann Scriven was born circa 1867 in Somerton, Somerset, EnglandG.¹

Census

• 1871: in Somerton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.²
• 1881: in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Scholar.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. [S2637] SCRIVEN, William J - 1881 Census
2. [S4161] SCRIVEN, William J - 1871 England Census

Joseph W Scriven¹

Parents

Biography

• Joseph W Scriven was born circa 1871 in Upton, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• He was baptised on 19 May 1872 in Somerton, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• On 19 May 1872, he resided in Somerton, Somerset, EnglandG.³

Census

• 1881: in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Scholar.¹
• 1891: at Upton StreetG in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Farmers Son.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. [S2637] SCRIVEN, William J - 1881 Census
2. [S4162] SCRIVEN, William J - 1891 England Census
3. [S4170] SCRIVEN, Joseph W - 1872 Baptism record

Arthur J Scriven¹

Parents

Biography

• Arthur J Scriven was born circa 1875 in Upton, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2

Census

• 1881: in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Scholar.¹
• 1891: at Upton StreetG in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Farmers Son.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. [S2637] SCRIVEN, William J - 1881 Census
2. [S4162] SCRIVEN, William J - 1891 England Census

Albert Oram¹

Parents

Biography

• Albert Oram was born circa 1869 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹

Census

• 1881: at Stout CottageG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Scholar.¹

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1. [S2639] ORAM, William - 1881 Census

Adolphus Oram¹

Parents

Biography

• Adolphus Oram was born circa 1872 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹

Census

• 1881: at Stout CottageG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Scholar.¹

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1. [S2639] ORAM, William - 1881 Census

Elisha Oram¹

Parents

Biography

• Elisha Oram was born circa 1874 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹

Census

• 1881: at Stout CottageG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Scholar.¹

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1. [S2639] ORAM, William - 1881 Census

Jonas Burt Oram¹

Parents

Biography

• Jonas Burt Oram was born on 11 June 1877 in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2,3,4
• He was baptised on 16 September 1877 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• Marriage banns for Jonas and Eliza Ann Oram were published on 24 September 1899 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁵
• His occupation was recorded as a Labourer in October 1899.⁶
• Jonas and Eliza Ann Oram were married on 19 October 1899 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁶
• On 19 October 1899, he resided in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.⁶
• Jonas died circa May 1971 in Chard, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴

Census

• 1881: at Stout CottageG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Scholar.¹
• 1939: at Henley CornerG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Agricultural Work.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. [S2639] ORAM, William - 1881 Census
2. [S4475] ORAM, Jonas Burt - 1877 Baptism record
3. [S4477] ORAM, Jonas Burt - 1939 England & Wales Register
4. [S4496] ORAM, Jonas Burt - 1971 Death record
5. [S4474] ORAM, Jonas B to Oram - 1899 Marriage Banns record
6. [S4473] ORAM, Jonas B to ORAM - 1899 Marriage Parish record

Anna Cheney¹

Biography

• Anna Cheney was born circa 1823 in Somerton, Somerset, EnglandG.¹

Census

• 1881: at Stout CottageG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Housekeeper, Occupation: Domestic Help.¹

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1. [S2639] ORAM, William - 1881 Census

Hugh Webb¹

Parents

Biography

• Hugh Webb was born circa February 1860 in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3,4
• Hugh and Sarah Ann Rowsell Bartlett were married on 23 January 1889 in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.^5,6
• On 23 January 1889, he resided in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.⁶
• Hugh died on 19 March 1899 in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 39y.^7,3
• Following his death, he was buried on 23 March 1899 at St John the Baptist ChurchG in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG.³

Census

• 1871: in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Farmers Son.⁴
• 1891: at Steart RoadG in Pitney, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Farmers Son.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. [S2641] "A Somerset Parish 1895-1965" - Memories of village life in High Ham, Low Ham & Henley (High Ham Parish Community Project) -- Page 8
2. [S2695] WEBB, Hugh - 1860 Birth record
3. [S2675] WEBB, Hugh - Gravestone Inscription
4. [S2684] WEBB, Charles - 1871 Census
5. [S2658] WEBB, Hugh to BARTLETT - 1889 Marriage record
6. [S2657] WEBB, Hugh to BARTLETT - 1889 Marriage Parish record
7. [S2676] WEBB, Hugh - 1899 Death record
8. [S3027] WEBB, Hugh - 1891 Census