Susannah Howsam1

Female, b. circa May 1854
     Susannah Howsam was born circa May 1854 at Buslingthorpe, Lincolnshire, England.1 She married William Snell Clipson on 12 May 1876 at North Kelsey, Lincolnshire, England.1

Spouse

William Snell Clipson b. c Dec 1853, d. c Dec 1899
Child

Citations

  1. [S364] David K. Watts, Watts Family Tree, database online at (Provo, UT: The Generations Network, Inc.), downloaded 23 March 2009.

John Fuller1

Male
     John Fuller married Elizabeth Wright.1

Spouse

Elizabeth Wright b. c 1765
Child

Citations

  1. [S213] Microfilm of the Archdeacons transcripts of Runton, Norfolk, 1725-1812 (LDS Family History Library, film number 1526816), 18 March 1797 baptism entry for Frances Fuller, daughter of John and Elizabeth Fuller.

Elizabeth Wright1,2

Female, b. circa 1765
     Elizabeth Wright married John Fuller.1 Elizabeth Wright was born circa 1765.3 She was buried on 16 March 1834 at Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, England.3

Spouse

John Fuller
Child

Citations

  1. [S213] Microfilm of the Archdeacons transcripts of Runton, Norfolk, 1725-1812 (LDS Family History Library, film number 1526816), 18 March 1797 baptism entry for Frances Fuller, daughter of John and Elizabeth Fuller.
  2. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; Norfolk, Runton, Holy Trinity, transcription of baptism register for 2 October 1796 for Elizabeth Fuller.
  3. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; Norfolk, Runton, Holy Trinity, transcription of burial register no. 192 of 16 March 1834 for Elizabeth Fuller, aged 69.

John Love Abbs1

Male, b. 3 December 1805, d. 11 March 1879
FatherThomas Abbs1 b. c Jul 1775, d. Mar 1848
MotherJudith Luff1 b. c 1780, d. Dec 1866
ChartsDescendants of Richard Abbs (1708)-1791) (#1)
Descendants of Richard Abbs (1708)-1791) (#2)
     John Love Abbs was born on 3 December 1805 at Runton, Norfolk, England.1 He married Celia Abbs, daughter of Richard Abbs and Elizabeth Ward, on 23 November 1830 at Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, England; witnesses Thomas Abbs and Robert Curties.2 John Love Abbs and Celia Abbs appeared on the England Census of 1841 at Runton, Norfolk, England.3
John appears in the 1851 England Census as the head of a household at West Runton, Runton, Norfolk, England. Others enumerated in the household included John Abbs, Thomas Abbs, James Abbs and Judith Abbs.4
John Love Abbs was a farmer of thirty (30) acres employing two men and a grocer between 1851 and 1871 at West Runton, Runton, Norfolk, England.4,5 He married Frances Fuller, daughter of John Fuller and Elizabeth Wright, on 19 November 1851 at Holy Trinity Church, West Runton, Norfolk, England.6
John appears in the 1861 England Census as the head of a household at Runton Common, Runton, Norfolk, England, together with his wife, Frances Abbs. Others enumerated in the household included James Abbs.5
John Love Abbs married Elizabeth (?) between 23 May 1864 and 1866.7
John and Elizabeth appears in the 1871 England Census as the head of a household at Runton, Norfolk, England, together with his wife, Elizabeth Abbs. Others enumerated in the household included Elizabeth Abbs and Harriet Abbs.7
John Love Abbs died on 11 March 1879 at Runton, Norfolk, England, at age 73.8 He was buried on 17 March 1879 at Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, England.1 John Love Abbs's Will was proved at Norwich, Norfolk, England, on 8 May 1879 by James Kemp, the sole Executor.8

Spouse 1

Celia Abbs b. 6 Nov 1809, d. Aug 1848
Children

Spouse 2

Frances Fuller b. 18 Mar 1797, d. c 20 May 1864

Spouse 3

Elizabeth (?) b. c 1827
Children

Citations

  1. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; various transcriptions of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, parish register entries relative to John Love Abbs.
  2. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012.
  3. [S169] John Abbs entry, 1841 England Census, Norfolk, Runton; digital images, Ancestry.com <http://www.ancestry.com>; accessed 12 March 2011; citing Class HO107, Piece 760, Book 6, Enumeration District 20, Folio 10, Page 14, Line 4, GSU roll 438853.
  4. [S174] John Abbs household, 1851 England Census, Norfolk, Runton; digital images, Ancestry.com ; accessed 12 March 2011; citing Class HO107, Piece 1809, Folio 526, Page 6, GSU roll 207461-207462.
  5. [S160] John Love Abbs household, 1861 England Census, Norfolk, Runton; digital images, Ancestry.com <http://www.ancestry.com>; accessed 12 March 2011; citing Class RG9, Piece 1202, Folio 198, Page 18, GSU roll 542774.
  6. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcription of marriage register entry for Frances Fuller, spinster and "John" Love Abbs, widow; groom's father listed as Thomas Abbs, shoemaker; bride's father listed as John Fuller, shoemaker.
  7. [S181] John L. Abbs household, 1871 England Census, Norfolk, Runton; digital images, Ancestry.com ; accessed 13 March 2011; citing Class RG10, Piece 1799, Folio 88, Page 19, GSU roll 838798.
  8. [S422] Ancestry.com, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966 England & Wales, database online at (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), downloaded entry for Abbs John Love with personal estate under £200 ("8 May. The Will of John Love Abbs late of Runton in the County of Norfolk Farmer who died 11 March 1879 at Runton was proved at Norwich by James Kemp of Runton Miller the sole Executor.").
  9. [S169] John Abbs entry, 1841 England Census, Norfolk, Runton; Class HO107, Piece 760, Book 6, Enumeration District 20, Folio 10, Page 14, Line 4, GSU roll 438853;shows age 7.
  10. [S169] John Abbs entry, 1841 England Census, Norfolk, Runton; Class HO107, Piece 760, Book 6, Enumeration District 20, Folio 10, Page 14, Line 4, GSU roll 438853;shows age 4.
  11. [S169] John Abbs entry, 1841 England Census, Norfolk, Runton; Class HO107, Piece 760, Book 6, Enumeration District 20, Folio 10, Page 14, Line 4, GSU roll 438853;shows age 2 months.
  12. [S181] John L. Abbs household, 1871 England Census, Norfolk, Runton; Class RG10, Piece 1799, Folio 88, Page 19, GSU roll 838798;shows age 5.
  13. [S181] John L. Abbs household, 1871 England Census, Norfolk, Runton; Class RG10, Piece 1799, Folio 88, Page 19, GSU roll 838798;shows age 3.

Susannah (?)1

Female, d. circa 13 December 1676
ChartsAncestors of Richard Abbs (1766-1831)
     Susannah (?) married John Feazer before 1640 at England.2,3 Susannah Feazer was listed in the Hearth Tax Assessment of 25 March 1666 as a resident of Runton, Norfolk, England, in a house containing four hearths.4 She made an oral Will on 13 December 1676.5 She died circa 13 December 1676 at Runton, Norfolk, England.5 Susannah Feazer's oral Will was proved at Norwich Consistory Court, Norwich, Norfolk, England, on 15 February 1676/77.5 Susannah Feazer's estate inventory was filed on 26 March 1677 at Runton, Norfolk, England, and showed a personal estate valued at over £58 and consisting of personal effects, furniture, produce and livestock.6

Spouse

John Feazer d. c Feb 1640
Children

Citations

  1. [S365] Nuncupative Will of Susannah Feazer of Runton next-the-Sea, dated 13 December 1676, proved in the Norfolk Consistory Court, 15 February 1677 (Norfolk Records Office, NCC Wills 1677, No. 274) , includes a bequest to "Robert Feazer, my Sonn."
  2. [S370] Last Will and Testament of John Feaser of Runton, Norfolk, dated 19 January 1640, proved in the Archdeaconry of Norfolk, 18 February 1640 (Norfolk Records Office, ANF Wills 1640, F. 126) , "I give and bequeath unto Susan my wife..."
  3. [S365] Nuncupative Will of Susannah Feazer, describes the testator as "Susannah Feazer late de Runton juxta Mare widow deceased."
  4. [S393] P. J. Seaman MA, transcriber, Nofolk and Norwich Hearth Tax Assessment, Lady Day 1666 (Norwich, Norfolk UK: Norfolk & Norwich Genealogical Society, 1988), p. 54 (Runton), "Susan FEASER wid iiij". Hereinafter cited as Norfolk Hearth Tax Assessment, 1666.
  5. [S365] Nuncupative Will of Susannah Feazer.
  6. [S373] Inventory of the personal estate of Susannah Feazer of Runton, Norfolk, England, taken 12 January 1676/77 (Norfolk Records Office, DN/INV 60A/14).
  7. [S365] Nuncupative Will of Susannah Feazer, includes a bequest to "Robert Feazer, my Eldest Sonn."
  8. [S368] Elizabeth Griffiths, editor, William Windham's Green Book, 1673-1688 (Norwich, England: Norfolk Record Society, 2002), p. 269: "Robert Feazer son of Susan Feazer widdow hired 2 peices of land in Runton...". Hereinafter cited as William Windham's Green Book.
  9. [S365] Nuncupative Will of Susannah Feazer, includes a bequest to "my Sonn John Feazer."
  10. [S365] Nuncupative Will of Susannah Feazer, names as executrix "her daughter Susannah Feazer."
  11. [S370] Last Will and Testament of John Feaser, "I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth my Daughter..."

John Feazer1

Male, b. before January 1640
FatherJohn Feazer2,3 d. c Feb 1640
MotherSusannah (?)1 d. c 13 Dec 1676
     John Feazer was born before January 1640 at England.4

Citations

  1. [S365] Nuncupative Will of Susannah Feazer of Runton next-the-Sea, dated 13 December 1676, proved in the Norfolk Consistory Court, 15 February 1677 (Norfolk Records Office, NCC Wills 1677, No. 274) , includes a bequest to "my Sonn John Feazer."
  2. [S349] Manorial court rolls of the Manor of Beeston Priory, 1625-1925, Norfolk, England (LDS Family History Library, film 471767 items 1-6), 1677 court roll [stained and poorly written Latin and English] appears to describe land passing under the Will of John Feazar, dated 19 January 1640, to Susannah Feazar and upon her death to his son, Robert Feazar, and his heirs forever, and contains a marginal reference to a 1717 court roll concerning John Feazer.
  3. [S370] Last Will and Testament of John Feaser of Runton, Norfolk, dated 19 January 1640, proved in the Archdeaconry of Norfolk, 18 February 1640 (Norfolk Records Office, ANF Wills 1640, F. 126) , "I give and bequeath unto my Sonn John..."
  4. [S370] Last Will and Testament of John Feaser, John Feazer was named in his father's Will.

Susannah Feazer1

Female, b. before January 1640
FatherJohn Feazer3 d. c Feb 1640
MotherSusannah (?)2 d. c 13 Dec 1676
     Susannah Feazer was born before January 1640 at England.4 She married Thomas Love on 13 March 1678/79 at St. Stephen Church, Norwich, Norfolk, England.5

Spouse

Thomas Love

Citations

  1. [S365] Nuncupative Will of Susannah Feazer of Runton next-the-Sea, dated 13 December 1676, proved in the Norfolk Consistory Court, 15 February 1677 (Norfolk Records Office, NCC Wills 1677, No. 274) , inames as executrix "her daughter Susannah Feazer."
  2. [S365] Nuncupative Will of Susannah Feazer, names as executrix "her daughter Susannah Feazer."
  3. [S370] Last Will and Testament of John Feaser of Runton, Norfolk, dated 19 January 1640, proved in the Archdeaconry of Norfolk, 18 February 1640 (Norfolk Records Office, ANF Wills 1640, F. 126) , "I give and bequeath unto Susan my Daughter..."
  4. [S370] Last Will and Testament of John Feaser, Susan Feazer was named in her father's Will.
  5. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; Norwich, St. Stephen's, 13 March 1678/9, Thomas Love, widower, of South Repps, Norfolk and Susannah Feazar, spinster, of Runcton, Norfolk, by license.

John Feazer1

Male, d. circa February 1640
ChartsAncestors of Richard Abbs (1766-1831)
     John Feazer married Susannah (?) before 1640 at England.2,3 John Feazer executed a Will on 19 January 1640 at Runton, Norfolk, England.4 He died circa February 1640 at Norfolk, England.5,6,7 John Feazer's Will was proved at Archdeaconry, Norwich, Norfolk, England, on 18 February 1640.8

Spouse

Susannah (?) d. c 13 Dec 1676
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Manorial court rolls of the Manor of Beeston Priory, 1625-1925, Norfolk, England (LDS Family History Library, film 471767 items 1-6), 1677 court roll [stained and poorly written Latin and English] appears to describe land passing under the Will of John Feazar, dated 19 January 1640, to Susannah Feazar and upon her death to his son, Robert Feazar, and his heirs foreever and contains a marginal reference to a 1717 court roll concerning John Feazer.
  2. [S370] Last Will and Testament of John Feaser of Runton, Norfolk, dated 19 January 1640, proved in the Archdeaconry of Norfolk, 18 February 1640 (Norfolk Records Office, ANF Wills 1640, F. 126) , "I give and bequeath unto Susan my wife..."
  3. [S365] Nuncupative Will of Susannah Feazer of Runton next-the-Sea, dated 13 December 1676, proved in the Norfolk Consistory Court, 15 February 1677 (Norfolk Records Office, NCC Wills 1677, No. 274) , describes the testator as "Susannah Feazer late de Runton juxta Mare widow deceased."
  4. [S370] Last Will and Testament of John Feaser, "In the name of God Amen the nynteen day of January 1640: John Feaser of Runton next the Sea in the County of Norfolk."
  5. [S370] Last Will and Testament of John Feaser, the Will is dated 9 January 1640, proved 18 February 1640, and bears an illegible notation above the probate containing a reference to 11 February 1640, possibly the date of death.
  6. [S365] Nuncupative Will of Susannah Feazer, states that the testator was a widow.
  7. [S368] Elizabeth Griffiths, editor, William Windham's Green Book, 1673-1688 (Norwich, England: Norfolk Record Society, 2002), contains several entries for "Widow Feazer" in Runton as early as 1673. Hereinafter cited as William Windham's Green Book.
  8. [S370] Last Will and Testament of John Feaser.
  9. [S370] Last Will and Testament of John Feaser, "ITEM I give and bequeath unto Susan my weife all my houses lands and tenements both free and copy hold situate lying and being in Runton...and after her decease I give and bequeath the said houses lands and tenements unto Robert my Sonn..."
  10. [S349] Manorial court rolls of the Manor of Beeston Priory, 1625-1925, Norfolk, England , 1677 court roll [stained and poorly written Latin and English] appears to describe land passing under the Will of John Feazar, dated 19 January 1640, to Susannah Feazar and upon her death to his son, Robert Feazar, and his heirs forever, and contains a marginal reference to a 1717 court roll concerning John Feazer.
  11. [S370] Last Will and Testament of John Feaser, "I give and bequeath unto my Sonn John..."
  12. [S370] Last Will and Testament of John Feaser, "I give and bequeath unto Susan my Daughter..."
  13. [S370] Last Will and Testament of John Feaser, "I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth my Daughter..."

Joseph Ward1,2

Male, b. 25 December 1737
FatherJohn Ward3 b. 11 Jan 1713/14
MotherAnn Matthews4
     Joseph Ward was baptized on 25 December 1737 at St. John the Baptist Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, England.5 He married Elizabeth Leverett on 10 October 1758 at St. John the Baptist Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, England; Witnesses: John Smith and Charles King.1,6

Spouse

Elizabeth Leverett
Children

Citations

  1. [S213] Microfilm of the Archdeacons transcripts of Runton, Norfolk, 1725-1812 (LDS Family History Library, film number 1526816), 1766-1773, includes several baptism and burial entries for children of Joseph and Elizabeth Ward.
  2. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; transcription of Archbishop's Transcript of baptism register for Gresham, 1765: Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Ward.
  3. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012.
  4. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcriptiion of baptism register for St. John Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, for 25 December 1737: Joseph, son of John and Ann Ward.
  5. [S439] Register of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England, 1696-1924, online images of FHL film no. 1526137 Items 6-12 (Family Search, ), viewed 1 January 2011, ("Dec'ber ye 25th Joseph son to John Ward Jun and Ann his wife was baptized").
  6. [S439] Register of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England, 1696-1924, online images at.
  7. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcriptiion of baptism register for St. John Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, for 11 November1759: Robert, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Ward.
  8. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcriptiion of baptism register for St. John Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, for 20 September 1761: Anne, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Ward.
  9. [S213] Microfilm Archdeacons transcripts, Runton, Norfolk, 1725-1812, 2 February 1766 baptism entry: Mary, daughter of Joseph and Eliz Ward baptised.
  10. [S324] Proof of Elizabeth Ward's parentage is not absolute. Later census and death records suggest Elizabeth was born in Norfolk circa 1767-1771. Joseph Ward and Elizabeth Leverett are the most likely parent candidates I have identified from online searches of the FreeReg database (which is not complete), based on parish register entries of baptisms by that couple in and around Runton during the late 1750s-1760s. Joseph and Elizabeth were married at Aylmerton in 1758 and they baptised children in Aylmerton and Runton between 1759 and 1772. There is a break in their Aylmerton and Runton baptisms between 1761 and 1766. In 1765, there is a Gresham baptism for Elizabeth Ward, daughter of Joseph Ward and Elizabeth. Gresham is a neighboring town to Runton and Aylmerton. Naming patterns may be considered as weak evidence of parentage; Richard Abbs and Elizabeth Ward had a daughter named Elizabeth and a son named Joseph.
  11. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcriptiion of baptism register for Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, 27 August 1769: William, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Ward.
  12. [S213] Microfilm Archdeacons transcripts, Runton, Norfolk, 1725-1812, 6 April 1772 baptism entry: William, son of Joseph and Eliz Ward baptised.

Elizabeth Leverett1

Female
     Elizabeth Leverett married Joseph Ward, son of John Ward and Ann Matthews, on 10 October 1758 at St. John the Baptist Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, England; Witnesses: John Smith and Charles King.2,3 Elizabeth Leverett was buried on 6 November 1773 at Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, England.4

Spouse

Joseph Ward b. 25 Dec 1737
Children

Citations

  1. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; transcription of Archbishop's Transcript of baptism register for Gresham, 1765: Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Ward.
  2. [S213] Microfilm of the Archdeacons transcripts of Runton, Norfolk, 1725-1812 (LDS Family History Library, film number 1526816), 1766-1773, includes several baptism and burial entries for children of Joseph and Elizabeth Ward.
  3. [S439] Register of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England, 1696-1924, online images of FHL film no. 1526137 Items 6-12 (Family Search, ), viewed 1 January 2011.
  4. [S213] Microfilm Archdeacons transcripts, Runton, Norfolk, 1725-1812, 6 November 1773 burial entry: Elizth Ward, buried.
  5. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcriptiion of baptism register for St. John Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, for 11 November1759: Robert, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Ward.
  6. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcriptiion of baptism register for St. John Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, for 20 September 1761: Anne, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Ward.
  7. [S213] Microfilm Archdeacons transcripts, Runton, Norfolk, 1725-1812, 2 February 1766 baptism entry: Mary, daughter of Joseph and Eliz Ward baptised.
  8. [S324] Proof of Elizabeth Ward's parentage is not absolute. Later census and death records suggest Elizabeth was born in Norfolk circa 1767-1771. Joseph Ward and Elizabeth Leverett are the most likely parent candidates I have identified from online searches of the FreeReg database (which is not complete), based on parish register entries of baptisms by that couple in and around Runton during the late 1750s-1760s. Joseph and Elizabeth were married at Aylmerton in 1758 and they baptised children in Aylmerton and Runton between 1759 and 1772. There is a break in their Aylmerton and Runton baptisms between 1761 and 1766. In 1765, there is a Gresham baptism for Elizabeth Ward, daughter of Joseph Ward and Elizabeth. Gresham is a neighboring town to Runton and Aylmerton. Naming patterns may be considered as weak evidence of parentage; Richard Abbs and Elizabeth Ward had a daughter named Elizabeth and a son named Joseph.
  9. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcriptiion of baptism register for Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, 27 August 1769: William, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Ward.
  10. [S213] Microfilm Archdeacons transcripts, Runton, Norfolk, 1725-1812, 6 April 1772 baptism entry: William, son of Joseph and Eliz Ward baptised.

John Ward1

Male, b. 11 January 1713/14
FatherJoseph Ward2
     John Ward was baptized on 11 January 1713/14 at St. John the Baptist Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, England.2 He married Ann Matthews on 24 February 1735/36 at St. John the Baptist Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, England.3,1 John Ward was buried on 23 November 1780 at St. John the Baptist Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, England.4

Spouse

Ann Matthews
Children

Citations

  1. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; transcriptiion of baptism register for St. John Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, for 25 December 1737: Joseph, son of John and Ann Ward.
  2. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcriptiion of baptism register for St. John Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, for 11 January 1713/14: John, son of Joseph Ward.
  3. [S439] Register of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England, 1696-1924, online images of FHL film no. 1526137 Items 6-12 (Family Search, ), viewed ("Febry ye 24th John Ward Junr & Ann Matthews were married.").
  4. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; Norfolk, Aylmerton, St. John the Baptist Church, burial register entry for 23 November 1780 for John Ward.
  5. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012.
  6. [S439] Register of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England, 1696-1924, online images at , baptism entry of 9 September 1739 ("Sept ye 9th John the son of John Ward was baptized").
  7. [S439] Register of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England, 1696-1924, online images at , ("Aug. ye 11th Thomas son of John Ward was baptized").
  8. [S439] Register of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England, 1696-1924, online images at , baptism entry of 29 November 1741 and burial entry of 25 February 1742.

Ann Matthews1,2

Female
     Ann Matthews married John Ward, son of Joseph Ward, on 24 February 1735/36 at St. John the Baptist Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, England.3,1

Spouse

John Ward b. 11 Jan 1713/14
Children

Citations

  1. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; transcriptiion of baptism register for St. John Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, for 25 December 1737: Joseph, son of John and Ann Ward.
  2. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; Norfolk, Aylmerton, St. John the Baptist, transcription of marriage register entry for 24 February 1735/6.
  3. [S439] Register of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England, 1696-1924, online images of FHL film no. 1526137 Items 6-12 (Family Search, ), viewed ("Febry ye 24th John Ward Junr & Ann Matthews were married.").
  4. [S439] Register of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England, 1696-1924, online images at , baptism entry of 9 September 1739 ("Sept ye 9th John the son of John Ward was baptized").
  5. [S439] Register of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England, 1696-1924, online images at , ("Aug. ye 11th Thomas son of John Ward was baptized").
  6. [S439] Register of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England, 1696-1924, online images at , baptism entry of 29 November 1741 and burial entry of 25 February 1742.

Joseph Ward1

Male
FatherJohn Ward2 d. Jun 1740

Spouse
Children

Citations

  1. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; transcriptiion of baptism register for St. John Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, for 11 January 1713/14: John, son of Joseph Ward.
  2. [S448] Last Will and Testament of John Ward of Aylmerton, Norfolk, England, dated 8 March 1739, proved in the Norwich Consistory Court, 28 June 1740 (Norfolk Records Office, NCC Wills Goats, 76) , ("I give and bequeath unto Joseph Ward my Son...").
  3. [S448] Last Will and Testament of John Ward, ("I give unto William Ward my Grandson Son of the aforesaid Joseph Ward the Sum of five pounds of the like mony of great Britain at the time and place aforesaid.").
  4. [S448] Last Will and Testament of John Ward, ("I give and bequeath unto Robert Ward my Grandson the Sum of five pounds of like mony of great Britain to be paid at the time and place aforesaid...they being the Sons of Joseph Ward my Son").
  5. [S448] Last Will and Testament of John Ward, ("I give and bequeath unto James Ward my Grandson they being the Sons of Joseph Ward my Son/ the sum of five pounds of like mony of great Britain...").

Robert Ward1

Male, b. circa November 1759
FatherJoseph Ward1 b. 25 Dec 1737
MotherElizabeth Leverett1
     Robert Ward was born circa November 1759 at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England.1

Citations

  1. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; transcriptiion of baptism register for St. John Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, for 11 November1759: Robert, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Ward.

Anne Ward1

Female, b. 17 September 1761
FatherJoseph Ward1 b. 25 Dec 1737
MotherElizabeth Leverett1
     Anne Ward was born on 17 September 1761 at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England.1

Citations

  1. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; transcriptiion of baptism register for St. John Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, for 20 September 1761: Anne, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Ward.

Mary Ward1

Female, b. circa January 1766
FatherJoseph Ward1 b. 25 Dec 1737
MotherElizabeth Leverett1
     Mary Ward was born circa January 1766 at Runton, Norfolk, England.1

Citations

  1. [S213] Microfilm of the Archdeacons transcripts of Runton, Norfolk, 1725-1812 (LDS Family History Library, film number 1526816), 2 February 1766 baptism entry: Mary, daughter of Joseph and Eliz Ward baptised.

William Ward1

Male, b. circa April 1772
FatherJoseph Ward1 b. 25 Dec 1737
MotherElizabeth Leverett1
     William Ward was born circa April 1772 at Runton, Norfolk, England.1 He was buried on 25 December 1773 at Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, England.2

Citations

  1. [S213] Microfilm of the Archdeacons transcripts of Runton, Norfolk, 1725-1812 (LDS Family History Library, film number 1526816), 6 April 1772 baptism entry: William, son of Joseph and Eliz Ward baptised.
  2. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; Norfolk, Runton, Holy Trinity Church, burial register entry for 25 December 1773 for William Ward, infant.

Joseph Ward1

Male, b. circa August 1769
FatherJoseph Ward1 b. 25 Dec 1737
MotherElizabeth Leverett1
     Joseph Ward was born circa August 1769 at Runton, Norfolk, England.1

Citations

  1. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; transcriptiion of baptism register for Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, 27 August 1769: William, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Ward.

Frances Farrow1

Female, b. circa 1808
FatherJames Farrow1
ChartsDescendants of Richard Abbs (1708)-1791)
     Frances Farrow was born circa 1808 at Sheringham, Norfolk, England.2 She married William Gray on 4 November 1828 at Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, England.3 Frances Gray married Thomas Abbs, son of Francis Abbs and Susanna Pegg, on 23 April 1850 at Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, England; Sarah Gray also witnessed.4 Frances appeared in the 1871 England Census at Runton, Norfolk, England, as the wife of Thomas Abbs.5

Spouse 1

William Gray b. c 1802, d. Apr 1841
Children

Spouse 2
Children

Spouse 3

Thomas Abbs b. c May 1793
Child

Citations

  1. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; transcripton of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk marriage register entry no. 36 for 23 April 1850.
  2. [S181] Thomas Abbs household, 1871 England Census, Norfolk, Runton; digital images, Ancestry.com ; accessed 9 April 2009; citing Class RG10; Piece 1799; Folio 88; Page 19; GSU roll 838798;shows age 63, birthplace Sheringham, Norfolk.
  3. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcripton of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk marriage register for 4 November 1828: William Gray, bachelor and Frances Farrow, spinster.
  4. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcripton of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk marriage register entry no. 36 for 23 April 1850: Thomas Abbs, widower, and Frances Gray, widow.
  5. [S181] Thomas Abbs household, 1871 England Census, Norfolk, Runton; Class RG10; Piece 1799; Folio 88; Page 19; GSU roll 838798.
  6. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcript of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, baptismregister entry for 6 December 1829: Ann, daughter of William Gray and Frances Farrow, born 4 December 1829.
  7. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcript of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, baptismregister entry for 19 August 1832: James son of William Gray and Frances Farrow, born 12 August 1832.
  8. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcript of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, baptism register entry for 7 May 1848: Jacob William, son of Frances Gray.
  9. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcript of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, baptism register entry for 1 May 1847: Sarah daughter of Thomas Abbs and Frances Gray born 1 May 1847.

James Farrow1

Male

Spouse
Child

Citations

  1. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; transcripton of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk marriage register entry no. 36 for 23 April 1850.

William Gray1

Male, b. circa 1802, d. April 1841
     William Gray was born circa 1802.2 He married Frances Farrow, daughter of James Farrow, on 4 November 1828 at Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, England.1 William Gray died in April 1841 at Runton, Norfolk, England.2 He was buried on 14 April 1841 at Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, England.2

Spouse

Frances Farrow b. c 1808
Children

Citations

  1. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; transcripton of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk marriage register for 4 November 1828: William Gray, bachelor and Frances Farrow, spinster.
  2. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcript of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, burial register entry for 14 April 1841: William Gray, age 39.
  3. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcript of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, baptismregister entry for 6 December 1829: Ann, daughter of William Gray and Frances Farrow, born 4 December 1829.
  4. [S171] FreeREG, 2007-2012; transcript of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, baptismregister entry for 19 August 1832: James son of William Gray and Frances Farrow, born 12 August 1832.

Ann Gray1

Female, b. 4 December 1829
FatherWilliam Gray1 b. c 1802, d. Apr 1841
MotherFrances Farrow1 b. c 1808
     Ann Gray was born on 4 December 1829 at Runton, Norfolk, England.1

Citations

  1. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; transcript of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, baptismregister entry for 6 December 1829: Ann, daughter of William Gray and Frances Farrow, born 4 December 1829.

James Gray1

Male, b. 12 August 1832
FatherWilliam Gray1 b. c 1802, d. Apr 1841
MotherFrances Farrow1 b. c 1808
     James Gray was born on 12 August 1832 at Runton, Norfolk, England.1

Citations

  1. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; transcript of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, baptismregister entry for 19 August 1832: James son of William Gray and Frances Farrow, born 12 August 1832.

Sarah Abbs1

Female, b. 1 May 1847
FatherThomas Abbs1 b. c May 1793
MotherFrances Farrow1 b. c 1808
ChartsDescendants of Richard Abbs (1708)-1791)
     Sarah Abbs was born on 1 May 1847 at Runton, Norfolk, England.1

Citations

  1. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; transcript of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, baptism register entry for 1 May 1847: Sarah daughter of Thomas Abbs and Frances Gray born 1 May 1847.

Jacob William Gray1

Male, b. 7 May 1848
MotherFrances Farrow1 b. c 1808
     Jacob William Gray was baptized on 7 May 1848 at Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, England.1

Citations

  1. [S171] Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeREG, database online at <http://www.freereg.org.uk> (England U.K.: Trustees of FreeBMD), downloaded 2007-2012; transcript of Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, baptism register entry for 7 May 1848: Jacob William, son of Frances Gray.

Esther Abbs1

Female, b. circa 1835
FatherIsaac Abbs1 b. 18 Jun 1804, d. bt Oct 1873 - Dec 1873
MotherMary Ann (?)1 b. 1807
ChartsDescendants of Richard Abbs (1708)-1791)
     Esther Abbs was born circa 1835 at Norfolk, England.1

Citations

  1. [S169] Isaac Abbs entry, 1841 England Census, Norfolk, Hellesdon; digital images, Ancestry.com <http://www.ancestry.com>; accessed 22 August 2008; citing Class HO107, Piece 783, Book 9, Enumeration District 3A, Folio 3, Page 3, Line 16, GSU roll 438866.

Susanna Greenwood1

Female
     Susanna Greenwood married Thomas Abbs, son of Thomas Abbs and Rose Green, on 2 November 1772 at Marsham, Norfolk, England.1

Spouse

Thomas Abbs b. 10 Oct 1730
Children

Citations

  1. [S367] A.T. Michell, editor, The Parish Register of Marsham Norfolk from 1538 to 1836 (Norwich, Norfolk, England: Jarrold & Sons, 1889), "No. 79, Thomas Abbs, single man, and Susanna Greenwood, single woman, both of Marsham, November 2, 1772". Hereinafter cited as Marsham Parish Register Transcripts.

Rose Abbs

Female, b. circa March 1774
FatherThomas Abbs1 b. 10 Oct 1730
MotherSusanna Greenwood
     Rose Abbs was born circa March 1774 at Marsham, Norfolk, England.1

Citations

  1. [S367] A.T. Michell, editor, The Parish Register of Marsham Norfolk from 1538 to 1836 (Norwich, Norfolk, England: Jarrold & Sons, 1889). Hereinafter cited as Marsham Parish Register Transcripts.

John Abbs

Male, b. circa November 1776
FatherThomas Abbs1 b. 10 Oct 1730
MotherSusanna Greenwood
     John Abbs was born circa November 1776 at Hevingham, Norfolk, England.1

Citations

  1. [S367] A.T. Michell, editor, The Parish Register of Marsham Norfolk from 1538 to 1836 (Norwich, Norfolk, England: Jarrold & Sons, 1889). Hereinafter cited as Marsham Parish Register Transcripts.

William Windham1

Male, b. 1647, d. 1689
William Windham's home, Felbrig Hall, in Felbrig, Norfolk, England. (Photo courtesy of northnorfolkimages.co.uk; all rights reserved)
     William Windham was born in 1647.1 He married Katherine Ashe in 1669.2 On 16 November 1670, William Windham leased the Bush Close and the Hill Close at Norfolk, England, to William Abbs.3 On 18 September 1671, William Windham leased two pieces of land of sx acres and three acres, respectively at Runton, Norfolk, England, to Robert Feazer.4 On 9 November 1671, William Windham leased the 2 great closes and Old Hall yard at Sustead, Norfolk, England, to Peter Abbs.5 On 20 November 1676, William Windham leased a property known as the Clovergrass Close with two adjacent parcels at Metton, Norfolk, England, to Nicholas Abbs for seven years ending Michaelmas 1678.6 On circa 1682, William Windham granted 10 parcels containing 30 acres and 1/2 rood including 7 parcels in Aylmerton field at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England, to Peter Abbs These were the parcels previously leased by Peter's brother, Richard Abbs, until Richard defaulted on his rents.7 William Windham died in 1689.8 The Windham family, holders of the Felbrigg Estate for most of the 17th and 18th centuries, had significant interactions with the Abbs family, who were frequent and favored tenants of arable land on the estate. I have many records of land transactions involving Abbs family members and the Windhams. Please inquire for more information.

Spouse

Katherine Ashe
Child

Citations

  1. [S368] Elizabeth Griffiths, editor, William Windham's Green Book, 1673-1688 (Norwich, England: Norfolk Record Society, 2002). Hereinafter cited as William Windham's Green Book.
  2. [S368] Elizabeth Griffiths, William Windham's Green Book, p. 1.
  3. [S368] Elizabeth Griffiths, William Windham's Green Book, p. 277: "16 Nov. 1670, William Abbs of Aylemerton hired the Bush Close and the Hill Close for 11 years ending Mich. 1681 at L11 yearly. Tenant covenant to muck well where he sow winter corne, and not to sow oats two years together, and not to sow any part of the Bush Close the last 3 years with any graine and to leave the fences in good repayre as per articles appeare."
  4. [S368] Elizabeth Griffiths, William Windham's Green Book, p. 269: "Robert Feazer son of Susan Feazer widdow hired 2 peices of land in Runton: 1st peice 6 acres; 2nd peice 3 acres for 21 years ending Mich. 1692. Paying £3 and 1 capon, and doeing 1 days harvest worke every year during the said tearme. He is to keep and leave the gates and fences in good repayre, as by indenture dated 18 Sep.1671."
  5. [S368] Elizabeth Griffiths, William Windham's Green Book, p. 270: "Peter Abbs and William Frost (by indenture dated 9th Nov. 1671) hired the 2 great closes and Old Hall yard in Sustead for 3 years ending Mich. 1674. Paying L41 yearly upon 1st May and 1st Nov. not to plow any part of the premises on pain of 40s an acre above the rent, and to leave the gates and fences in good repayre (being allowed rough timber). The last summer of their term they are not to put in any cattle, more than were fed the whole summer upon the ground. Memorandum: they pay 13s yearly above the said rent to be freed from herbage, which is certaine."
  6. [S368] Elizabeth Griffiths, William Windham's Green Book, p. 269 ("Nicholas Abbs of Aylmerton (by indenture dated 20 Nov 1676) hired the Clovergrass CLose with the two pitles adjoyning lying east of the said close in Metton for 7 years ending Mich. 1678. Paying 1st yeare L10; the 6 years after L12 yearly; he is ot leave the gates, fences and etc. in good repayre (being allowed hedgeboot and rought timber) and not to plow any part of the premises the tow last years in paine of 20S an acre above the rent. He also hires in Aylmerton at 4S per annum.").
  7. [S368] Elizabeth Griffiths, William Windham's Green Book, p. 246-247: "12 Feb 83, Salman and Laurence Moneyman of Aylmberton made ma a particular of the lands late in Richard Abb's use, which Peter Abbs now hire of me at 9.1s. He have 10 peeces conteining 30 acres 1/2 rood scilicet: two 5 acre closes and a 4 acre close, the other 7 peeces are in Aylmerton feild."
  8. [S368] Elizabeth Griffiths, William Windham's Green Book, p. 21.