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Lionel Rawlings ("Leo") Tapscott¹

Parents

Biography

• Lionel Rawlings ("Leo") Tapscott was born on 21 October 1907 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, EnglandG.^2,3
• Leo and Winifred Fisher were married circa May 1935 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, EnglandG.⁴
• Leo died on 23 March 2001 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, EnglandG.³

Census

• 1911: at 61 St Catherine StreetG in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Son.⁵
• 1921: at 81 Barton StreetG in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Household: Step-son, Marr/Orph'd: Both Alive.⁶

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. [S171] Gedcom File - CT [NB. Unless indicated elsewhere in this section, details from the file have been used to create / expand the various facts recorded here].
2. [S582] TAPSCOTT, Lionel R - 1907 Birth record
3. [S583] TAPSCOTT, Lionel R - 2001 Death record
4. [S584] TAPSCOTT, Lionel R to Fisher - 1935 Marriage record
5. [S5098] TAPSCOTT, Jessie - 1911 England Census
6. [S7132] PRICE, Arthur - 1921 England Census

Lydia Millard Willcox¹

Biography

• Lydia Millard Willcox was born on 3 December 1883 in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• Lydia and James Herniman Tapscott were married circa August 1904 in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• Lydia died in June 1966 in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.^5,6
• Following her death, she was buried on 5 July 1966 at St Mary's ChurchG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.⁶

Census

• 1911: at 4 St Saviours AvenueG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married, Completed years the present Marriage has lasted: 6, Total number of Children Born Alive: 1, Total number of Children still Living: 1.²
• 1921: at 4 St Saviours AvenueG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Household: Wife, Marr/Orph'd: Married, Occupation: Home Duties.⁷
• 1939: at 4 St Saviours AvenueG in Bridgwater, 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. [S171] Gedcom File - CT [NB. Unless indicated elsewhere in this section, details from the file have been used to create / expand the various facts recorded here].
2. [S3969] TAPSCOTT, James Herniman - 1911 England Census
3. [S6879] TAPSCOTT, James Herniman - 1939 England & Wales Register
4. [S554] TAPSCOTT, James H to Willcox - 1904 Marriage record
5. [S1228] TAPSCOTT, Lydia M - 1966 Death record
6. [S453] TAPSCOTT, Lydia Millard - 1966 Burial record
7. [S7094] TAPSCOTT, James Herniman - 1921 England Census

Mary Elizabeth Trayhurn¹

Biography

• Mary Elizabeth Trayhurn was born on 4 April 1882 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, WalesG.^2,3
• Mary and Harold James Charles Tapscott were married circa May 1909 at The Baptist ChapelG in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, EnglandG.⁴
• Mary emigrated from Bristol, Somerset, EnglandG on 7 July 1910 on the "Royal Edward" to Montreal, Canada.⁵
• In March 1915, she resided at 134 West Lodge AvenueG in Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG.⁶
• Mary died in April 1944 in Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG.
• Following her death, she was buried at the Prospect CemeteryG in Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG.

Census

• 1911: at 75 West Lodge AvenueG in Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married, Religion: Baptist.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. [S171] Gedcom File - CT [NB. Unless indicated elsewhere in this section, details from the file have been used to create / expand the various facts recorded here].
2. [S568] TRAYHERN, Mary E - 1882 Birth record
3. [S4505] TAPSCOTT, Harold James Charles - 1911 Canada Census
4. [S551] TAPSCOTT, Harold J to TRAYHURN - 1909 Marriage record
5. [S456] Ships Passenger List 1910 - "Royal Edward"
6. [S4501] TAPSCOTT, Clifford Herbert - 1915 Burial record

Philip Westlake Lavis¹

Parents

Biography

• Philip Westlake Lavis was born circa 1802 in Long Sutton, Somerset, EnglandG. Recorded as aged 78 at the time of the 1881 Census.
• Philip and Ann Main were married on 19 July 1821 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• Philip and Phoebe Tapscott were married on 2 December 1834 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Witnessess to the marriage included Joseph Groves, Ann Tapscott, and Jane Tapscott.^3,4
• On 2 December 1834, he resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• On 31 March 1839, he resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁵
• His occupation was recorded as a Carpenter on 31 March 1839.⁵
• His occupation was recorded as a Wheelwright on 23 November 1853.^6,7,8
• On 23 November 1853, he resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁸
• Philip died on 17 December 1885 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^9,10,11
• Following his death, he was buried on 23 December 1885 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹⁰
• Probate for his estate was granted on 26 July 1886 at the Probate Registry in Taunton, Somerset, EnglandG - the Executors were George Lavis, Henry Lavis, and Robert Lavis.¹¹

Census

• 1841: at Stenfurlong CottageG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Occupation: Cooper.¹²
• 1851: in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Carpenter 2 Men.¹³
• 1861: at Head StreetG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Wheelwright.¹⁴
• 1871: at Wind MillG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Wheelwright & Smith.¹⁵
• 1881: at High StreetG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Head, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Wheelwright.¹⁶

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. [S777] LAVIS, Philip W to Main - Marriage Parish record
3. [S3103] LAVIS, Philip Westlake to TAPSCOTT - 1834 Marriage Parish record
4. [S684] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Marriages 1646 - 1900, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
5. [S6232] LAVIS, Amelia - 1839 Baptism record
6. [S6085] LAVIS, Jane - 1853 Baptism record
7. [S6095] LAVIS, Isabella - 1853 Baptism record
8. [S6256] LAVIS, Henry - 1853 Baptism record
9. [S1935] LAVIS, Philip W - 1885 Death record
10. [S407] LAVIS, Philip W - 1885 Burial record
11. [S6246] LAVIS, Philip W - 1886 Probate
12. [S2566] LAVIS, Philip Westlake - 1841 Census
13. [S4937] LAVIS, Philip Westlake - 1851 England Census
14. [S4938] LAVIS, Philip Westlake - 1861 England Census
15. [S4939] LAVIS, Philip Westlake - 1871 England Census
16. [S4940] LAVIS, Philip Westlake - 1881 England Census

Emily Jane Tapscott¹

Parents

Biography

• Emily Jane Tapscott was born in 1835 in Isle Brewers, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• She was baptised on 15 June 1835 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Baptism recorded as "daughter of Jane Tapscott, Single Woman" - there is no fathers name recorded.^3,4
• Emily died in May 1893 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Cause of Death: Breast Cancer.^5,1
• Following her death, she was buried on 8 May 1893 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG - (NB. Burial Register recorded "Emily Jane Tapscott alias Groves").⁶

Census

• 1841: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG.⁷
• 1851: at Henley Street FarmhouseG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Visitor, Marital Status: Unmarried (Name recorded as Emily Groves).²
• 1861: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Household: Niece, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Dairymaid (Name recorded as Emily Groves).⁸
• 1871: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Niece, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Farmers Daughter (Name recorded as Emily Groves).⁹
• 1881: at Farm HouseG in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Niece, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Domestic Help (Name recorded as Emily Groves).¹⁰
• 1891: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Niece, Marital Status: Single, Occupation: Farmer (Name recorded as Emily Groves).¹¹

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

1. [S1388] GROVES, William - Descendency Narrative Report (JJ)
2. [S3378] TAPSCOTT, Elizabeth - 1851 Census
3. [S3358] TAPSCOTT, Emily J - 1835 Baptism record
4. [S114] High Ham (St Andrews Church) Baptisms 1644 -1901, transcribed by Susan Woods (Extract)
5. [S652] GROVES, Emily Jane - 1893 Death record
6. [S401] TAPSCOTT, Emily J - Burial record
7. [S3179] TAPSCOTT, Robert (b 1774) - 1841 Census
8. [S6874] TAPSCOTT, Henry - 1861 England Census
9. [S5005] TAPSCOTT, Frederick - 1871 England Census
10. [S5197] TAPSCOTT, Frederick - 1881 England Census
11. [S6526] TAPSCOTT, Sarah - 1891 England Census

Ophelia Groves¹

Parents

Biography

• Ophelia Groves was born circa 1837 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2
• Ophelia and Charles Coles were married on 6 November 1862 at the Holy Trinity Church, Taunton RoadG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG. Witnessess to the marriage included Isabella Groves.^3,4,5
• On 6 November 1862, she resided in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• On 27 May 1866, she resided in Highbridge, Somerset, EnglandG.^6,7
• On 1 May 1878, she resided in New Town, Highbridge, Somerset, EnglandG.⁸
• Before December 1915, she resided at 6 Wyldborough Terrace, Bristol RoadG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.⁹
• Ophelia died on 24 December 1915 at 6 Wyldborough Terrace, Bristol RoadG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.^10,9
• Letters of Administration for her estate, to the value of £67 8s 2d, were granted to Treandaphilia Abigail ("Abigail") Coles on 27 May 1916 at the Probate Registry in London, EnglandG.⁹

Census

• 1841: in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• 1851: in Puriton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.¹¹
• 1861: at Ham GreenG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Farmer / Inn Keepers Daughter.¹²
• 1871: at 16 Victoria PlaceG in Highbridge, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.¹³
• 1881: at 1 Cuthbert StreetG in Highbridge, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.¹⁴
• 1891: at Bath RoadG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.¹⁵
• 1901: at 89 Bath RoadG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.¹⁶
• 1911: at 6 Wyldborough Terrace, Bristol RoadG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Mother, Marital Status: Married, Completed years the present Marriage has lasted: 48, Total number of Children Born Alive: 11, Total number of Children still Living: 5, Total number of Children who have Died: 6.¹⁷

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

1. [S1388] GROVES, William - Descendency Narrative Report (JJ)
2. [S4756] GROVES, Thomas - 1841 England Census
3. [S4843] COLES, Charles to GROVES - 1862 Marriage Parish record
4. [S636] GROVES, Ophelia to COLES - 1862 Marriage record
5. [S637] GROVES, Ophelia to COLES - 1862 Marriage record
6. [S3347] COLES, Henry Willie - 1866 Baptism record
7. [S3348] COLES, Lavinia - 1866 Baptism record
8. [S3341] COLES, Frederick George - 1878 Baptism record
9. [S5335] COLES, Ophelia -1916 Letters of Administration
10. [S638] COLES, Ophelia - 1915 Death record
11. [S4440] GROVES, Joseph - 1851 England Census
12. [S4437] GROVES, Joseph - 1861 England Census
13. [S5331] COLES, Charles - 1871 England Census
14. [S5332] COLES, Charles - 1881 England Census
15. [S5333] COLES, Charles - 1891 England Census
16. [S5334] COLES, Charles - 1901 England Census
17. [S2455] MATTHEWS, Treandaphilia Abigail - 1911 Census

Isabella Groves¹

Parents

Biography

• Isabella Groves was born circa May 1839 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• Isabella was a Witness at the marriage of Charles Coles and Ophelia Groves on 6 November 1862 at the Holy Trinity Church, Taunton RoadG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.^3,4,5
• Isabella and John Gray were married circa 1864.
• Isabella died in September 1891 in Huish Episcopi, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 52y.^6,7
• Following her death, she was buried on 3 October 1891 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁷

Census

• 1841: in Henley, Somerset, EnglandG. Isabella is recorded as Isabella Tapscott on the Census, but as she is listed after Jane Tapscott's daughter Emily Tapscott this is thought to be a mistake.⁸
• 1851: in Puriton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.⁹
• 1861: at 2 Lypiatt TerraceG in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Servant, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Housemaid.¹⁰
• 1881: at NewtownG in Huish Episcopi, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife.¹¹
• 1891: in Huish Episcopi, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife.¹²

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. [S633] GROVES, Isabella - 1839 Birth record
3. [S4843] COLES, Charles to GROVES - 1862 Marriage Parish record
4. [S636] GROVES, Ophelia to COLES - 1862 Marriage record
5. [S637] GROVES, Ophelia to COLES - 1862 Marriage record
6. [S644] Gray, Isabella - 1891 Death record
7. [S645] GRAY, Isabella - 1891 Burial record
8. [S3179] TAPSCOTT, Robert (b 1774) - 1841 Census
9. [S4440] GROVES, Joseph - 1851 England Census
10. [S2571] HARRIS, Mary - 1861 Census
11. [S819] GRAY, John - 1881 Census
12. [S820] Gray, John - 1891 Census

Treandaphelia Groves

Parents

Biography

• Treandaphelia Groves was born in May 1841 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.^1,2,3
• She was baptised on 27 July 1846 at the Church of St MaryG in Berrow, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• On 27 July 1846, she resided in Berrow, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• It is recorded that she may have had spinal damage and spent 7 years in bed. She did dress making whilst incapacitated.
• As at 2 April 1871, she was described as "an Invalid".⁵
• Treandaphelia died on 13 May 1875 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 34y.^6,7
• Following her death, she was buried on 17 May 1875 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁷

Census

• 1841: in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.³
• 1851: in Puriton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.⁸
• 1871: at FountainG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Unmarried.⁵

Anecdote / Notes

• Treandaphyllia is relativly rare as a girl's name. It is believed the name has its origins in the Greek word Triantafyllia which means "Rose".

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. [S1975] GROVES, Treandaphelia - 1841 Birth record
2. [S1388] GROVES, William - Descendency Narrative Report (JJ)
3. [S4756] GROVES, Thomas - 1841 England Census
4. [S5841] GROVES, Treandaphelia - 1846 Baptism record
5. [S4438] GROVES, Joseph - 1871 England Census
6. [S642] GROVES, Treandaphelia - 1875 Death record
7. [S1706] GROVES, Treandaphelia - 1875 Burial record
8. [S4440] GROVES, Joseph - 1851 England Census

Arabella Groves¹

Parents

Biography

• Arabella Groves was born circa August 1844 in Berrow, Somerset, EnglandG.²
• She was baptised on 24 September 1845 in Berrow, Somerset, EnglandG.
• Arabella died in August 1889 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG, aged 45y.^3,4
• Following her death, she was buried on 20 August 1889 at St Andrews ChurchG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴

Census

• 1851: in Puriton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.⁵
• 1861: at Ham GreenG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Unmarried.⁶
• 1871: at FountainG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Grocer.⁷
• 1881: at Fountain CottageG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: House Keeper.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. [S1388] GROVES, William - Descendency Narrative Report (JJ)
2. [S674] GROVES, Arabella - 1844 Birth record
3. [S161] GROVES, Arabella - 1889 Death record
4. [S675] GROVES, Arabella - 1889 Burial record
5. [S4440] GROVES, Joseph - 1851 England Census
6. [S4437] GROVES, Joseph - 1861 England Census
7. [S4438] GROVES, Joseph - 1871 England Census
8. [S4439] GROVES, Joseph - 1881 England Census

Druscilla Groves¹

Parents

Biography

• Druscilla Groves was born circa February 1846 in Berrow, Somerset, EnglandG.^2,3
• She was baptised on 27 July 1846 at the Church of St MaryG in Berrow, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• On 27 July 1846, she resided in Berrow, Somerset, EnglandG.⁴
• Druscilla and Solomon Thyer were married on 28 October 1878 at the Holy Trinity Church, Taunton RoadG in Bridgwater, Somerset, EnglandG.^5,6
• As at 3 April 1881, she was described as "Deaf" - NB. There was no mention of Deafness on subsequent Census records.^7,8
• On 27 January 1889, she resided in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.⁹
• Druscilla died circa August 1924 in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG.¹⁰

Census

• 1851: in Puriton, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.²
• 1861: at Ham GreenG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter.¹¹
• 1871: at FountainG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Daughter, Marital Status: Unmarried, Occupation: Grocer.¹²
• 1881: at Picks Hill CottageG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married, Occupation: Blacksmiths Wife.⁸
• 1891: at Ham RoadG in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Family: Wife, Marital Status: Married.¹³
• 1901: at Main StreetG 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: 32, Total number of Children Born Alive: 7, Total number of Children still Living: 5, Total number of Children who have Died: 2.¹⁵
• 1921: in High Ham, Somerset, EnglandG. Relationship to Head of Household: Wife, Marr/Orph'd: Married, Occupation: Home 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. [S1388] GROVES, William - Descendency Narrative Report (JJ)
2. [S4440] GROVES, Joseph - 1851 England Census
3. [S7075] THYER, Solomon - 1921 England Census
4. [S6087] GROVES, Druscilla - 1846 Baptism record
5. [S667] THYER, Solomon to Groves - 1878 Marriage record
6. [S1708] THYER, Solomon to Groves - 1878 Marriage Parish record
7. [S2474] THYER, Solomon - 1881 Census
8. [S6563] THYER, Solomon - 1881 England Census
9. [S2491] THYER, Orlando - 1889 Baptism record
10. [S662] THYER, Druscilla - 1924 Death record
11. [S4437] GROVES, Joseph - 1861 England Census
12. [S4438] GROVES, Joseph - 1871 England Census
13. [S6564] THYER, Solomon - 1891 England Census
14. [S6565] THYER, Solomon - 1901 England Census
15. [S6108] THYER, Solomon - 1911 England Census