Our Tree 20 December 2020
GENERATION 1 IAN MARTIN COVINGTON. Ref: 2321. Born: 21 Jul 1982 at Brighton, Sussex. Father: Covington, Martin Herbert, Father Ref: 1. Mother: Sharpe, Melanie Ann, Mother Ref: 4838. Christened: 21 Nov 1982 at Brighton. Son of the author of this publication. Born 21 July 1982 at Royal Sussex Hospital, Brighton.
Educated at Ghost Hill Infant School, Taverham 1986-87, Kingswood Infant School, High Wycombe 1987-89, Hamilton School, High Wycombe 1989-1994, Sir William Ramsay, High Wycombe 1994-1998 (Passed 9 full and 2 half GCSEs in the summer of 1998, with B grades in Art & Drama, C in Maths and English Literature). Studied BTech Nat Diploma at Amersham & Wycombe College passing with a mixture of distinctions and merits (1998-2000). Commenced HND in Performing Arts Theatre and Music again at Amersham & Wycombe College in Sep 2000. After end of year one, chose to take Degree in Performing Arts and Media at Warrington University. Which he started in October 2001, but didn't complete. . Hobbies include Acting, Drawing, Football, Table Tennis & Tenpin Bowling, Collecting model Ferraris & pin badges and latterly socialising in drinking establishments!. Attended Jackie Palmer Stage School. Has appeared in 4 T.V. Adverts for Haliborange, Tomy Toys, Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty Video & Panettone Motta Italian Xmas Cake (filmed in Milan). Played part of Bruno for 36 shows, June- August 1991, in Sir Peter Hall's version of Tennessee Williams play, The Rose Tattoo at The Playhouse Theatre, London, alongside Julie Walters, Ken Stott and Patricia Hayes.
January 1992 had a child part in Sir Richard Attenborough's film "Charlie", after auditioning and rehearsing at the Royal Academy of Dancing under supervision of Madeline Ford for the main role of Charlie Chaplin for 3 weeks prior to final selection. Unfortunately Sir Richard didn't choose him for the main part.
Performed in "Oliver!" at the London Palladium in 49 shows from December 1995 to March 1996 playing part of the kite boy and member of the workhouse gang and 48 shows from March 1996 to June 1996 as Spider in Fagin's gang, appearing with Jim Dale, Ruthie Henshall & Joe McGann. From December 1996 to March 1997 appeared as Young Guido in the production of "Nine" at The Donmar Warehouse, Earlham Street, London. NINE – 1996 Donmar Warehouse
Wednesday, January 15 3:00 p.m. Maury Yeston, music and lyrics. Nine (1996) Dir. David Leveaux. Book by Arthur Kopit. Adapted from the Italian by Mario Fratti. Design by Anthony Ward. Lighting by Paul Pyant. Choreography by Jonathan Butterell. Cast: Larry Lamb (Guido-Contini). Ian Covington (Young Guido), Susannah Fellows (Luisa), Clare Burt (Carla), Eleanor David (Claudia), Dilys Laye (Guido's Mother), Sara Kestelman (Liliane La Fleur), Ria Jones (Stephanie Necrophorus), Kiran Hocking (Our Lady of the Spa), Jenny Galloway (Sarraghina), Norma Atallah (Lina Darling), Sarah Parish (Maria), Kristin Marks (Annabella), Tessa Pritchard (Diana), Emma Dears (Renata), Susie Dumbreck (Olga).
In September 1998 appeared in Sega demo advert. December 1998, he appeared in a sketch for "Stuff The Week" on LWT and 2 weeks later appeared as a carol singer on "It's All Wright", an LWT chat show hosted by ex-Arsenal and England footballer Ian Wright. In both of these shows he worked with David McMinn, with whom he had previously worked on "Oliver!". While at College he worked with a semi-pro Theatre Group "Theatro Unfortunato" run by his senior tutor Julian Smith. Their work included Pinnochio as a Christmas Pantomime resulting in Ian being guest of honour to switch of the Christmas lights at Gerrards Cross in Bucks. Also appeared twice at The Edinburgh Festival appearing in "Boots, Boots, Kinky Boots" & "How tall the Giraffe"
Was member of local scouts after being in Beavers & 27th Drake Cub pack for whom he had his first experience of organized team football in 1990-91, scored 2 league goals in 1st season, when aged 8. In season 1992-93 played some Rugby Union with High Wycombe R.U.F.C. Under 11s. In 1994 won the Wycombe Phoenix Athletic Club's Under 12 Javelin title (be it that he was the only entrant). Was member of Hazlemere Table Tennis & Tennis Club for whom he played his first representative match for in 1995.
In August 1998 began part-time job at Sainsbury's High Wycombe, eventually leaving to take a part-time job at Safeway Supermarket in Wycombe in 1999.
In 2002 was seriously injured in a road accident in Stone, Staffordshire sustaining a double fractured skull & a broken bone in his neck. In 2017 was victim of a hit & run in Walsall, suffering a badly broken leg.
Has lived in a number of locations including Cannock, Shrewsbury, Rugeley, Stone, Oswestry, Walsall, Birmingham, Stoke on Trent and Stafford.(Last updated: 12/06/2018 15:46:03) Ian Martin Covington 2321 - 1996 with Jim Dale when in OLiver at London Palladium.jpg
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Ian Martin Covington 2321 and Katy Helen Covington 2322 - 2008 Martin and Karon Wedding.jpg KATY HELEN COVINGTON. Ref: 2322. Born: 30 May 1991 at High Wycombe, Bucks. Father: Covington, Martin Herbert, Father Ref: 1. Mother: Sharpe, Melanie Ann, Mother Ref: 4838. Mar: 11 Apr 2015 at Stafford, Staffs to Jenkins, Tom . Daughter of the author of this publication. Katy is probably one of the first test-tube baby Covington. Following the birth of son, Ian Martin, Melanie was unable to have any more children, other than by IVF treatment as pioneered by Prof Robert Winston at the Hammersmith Hospital in London. Katy was born at Wycombe General Hospital at 10.50 p.m. on Thursday 30 May 1991 and weighed 4lbs 2 1/2 oz. She has brown eyes and brown hair. Christened: 17 Nov 1991 at Weymouth.
Attended Jackie Palmer Dance Classes where she did ballet lessons. Appeared in her first stage role aged 4, in the Stage School's September 1995 production of "Genesis" at the Wycombe Swan Theatre. Went to Play School at Hughenden Village Hall and nursery at Terriers, High Wycombe until April 1996 after which she started at Hamilton School, High Wycombe.
Moved with family to Staffordshire in May 2000 and attended Walton Middle School before Alleyne's High School. Appeared as Oliver in production at Stoke College in 2003.
Began work at Salon 36 in Walton, Staffordshire as apprentice hairdresser in July 2007, doing day release course at Stoke on Trent College. She qualified March 2009.
Interests include music, films, collecting DVDs & generally spending money.
Moved to live in Dawlish, Devon in 2013 with then boyfriend, Tom Jenkins who was serving in Royal Marines as a Physical Training Instructor (PTI) at Sidmouth, where she continued Hair Dressing. Took up new work direction as a Carer in local Nursing Home, prior to joining Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust in 2015 as a Health Care Assistant. Katy & Tom married in Stafford & now live in Exeter.
Did part time Avon rep work until changing to promote Body Shop products in 2017.(Last updated: 12/06/2018 15:46:03) Katy Helen Covington 2322 - 1995.jpg
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GENERATION 2 MARTIN HERBERT COVINGTON. Ref: 1. Born: 10 Jan 1956 at Coventry. Father: Covington, Herbert, Father Ref: 499. Mother: Mawle, Dorothy, Mother Ref: 4680. Mar: 17 Jun 1978 at Coventry to Sharpe, Melanie Ann 4838. 2nd Mar: 26 Jul 2008 at Stafford, Staffs to Harrison, Karon 14465. Author of this publication. Born at Keresley Hospital, Coventry, now Royal Court Hotel, Educated at Whitmore Park Infants & Junior School, Coventry, Bablake Grammar School, Coundon Rd., Coventry 1967-72.
Occupations: Woolworths as Weekend/School Holidays Prep Room Assistant 1971-72. East Midlands Electricity Board, Coventry as Commercial Apprentice - Cost & Management Accounting, 1972-75. Michelin Tyre P.L.C. Coventry & then Birmingham as Commercial Clerk, 1975-80. Brighton as Sales Office Branch Manager 1980-83. Exeter as UK Branches Relief Manager 1983-84, East Anglia as Area Sales Representative 1984-87. West London as Area Sales Representative 1987-90. Harrow Head Office as Road Staff Administration Co-ordinator 1991-93. As Product Marketing Manager, 2 Wheel, Earthmover & Agricultural products 1993. As Truck Product Marketing Manager 1994-97, Sales Force Development Manager Sep 97- Dec 97. Road staff Manager for Truck Product Line 1998-2001. Stoke-on-Trent as Sales Methods/Training Manager & Michelin Fleet Management Solutions Support Dept Manager Apr 2001-05, Truck Regional Sales Manager covering Wales & the Midlands 2005-07. UK & Ireland Truck Market Manager 2007. Head of Marketing for Truck & Earthmover Tyres UK & Ireland 2008- 12. Retired 30 April 2012. Director/Landlord of The Eagle Inn Limited Public House, Eccleshall 2013- 20. Retired again Jan 2020.
1st married at St. Thomas' Church, Keresley, Nr Coventry. Addresses include 319 Burnaby Road, Radford, Coventry, 1956-1980, 139 North Lane, Portslade by Sea, Sussex, 1980-1983, 14 Milldale Crescent, Honiton, Devon, 1983-1984, 56 Victoria Road, Taverham, Norfolk, 1984-1987, 6 Leas Close, Totteridge, High Wycombe, Bucks HP13 7UW, 1987-2001, 11 The Willows, Yarnfield, Stone, Staffordshire ST15 0TD, 2001-2007,
Divorced April 2007 and moved to 6 Poplar Close, Eccleshall, Staffs ST21 6DY, 2007-2009, & now 11 Churchfield Rd, Eccleshall, Staffs ST21 6AG, 2009-. Re-married 26th July 2008 at Stafford Register Office to Karon Traynor, nee Harrison, from whom he is now step-father to Michael, Gary & Sarah & grandad to Kaycee & Maisie Marshall & Alfie & Tilly Traynor.
From March 2013 to Jan 2020 Martin & Karon were licensees of The Eagle Inn, Horsefair, Eccleshall ST21 6AG.
Hobbies apart from tracing the Covington family tree, include Football, formerly playing & now just watching (Coventry City Supporter & Former Season Ticket Holder), Photography, Cricket (formerly Captain of Michelin Cricket XI, 1990- 2001 ), Personal Computing, a bit of DIY, Music, ran a mobile Disco for 3 years in Brighton, Honiton & Norwich in the 1980s, returned to business in 2004-2018 running the My Generation Disco in Staffordshire. Had a spell of producing Music Quizzes, Tenpin Bowling (member of the 1997 Watford Early-Bird Pairs League championship winning team of Barnes Wallis with friend Terry Neale), keen E-Bay seller & buyer, formerly Stamp Collecting, Squash & Model Railways.
Avid traveller and has visited the following countries, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Holland, Germany, Hungary, Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Finland, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Ibiza, Menorca, Majorca, Turkey, Corfu, Kos, Egypt, Dominican Republic, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Austria, Jersey, Morocco, Cyprus, Madeira, Thailand, the U.S. and Mexico (well only for one day from San Diego)
Enjoys seeing live music & has been to gigs by The Who, Alice Cooper, The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Goo Goo Dolls, Chris Rea, ELO, Judie Tzuke, Deep Purple, 10cc, Rory Gallagher, Thin Lizzy, Avril Lavigne, Elkie Brookes, Toyah, Snow Patrol, Roger Daltrey, Iggy Pop, AC/DC, Pink, Anastacia, Gabrielle & Rod Stewart, amongst others
One Minute Interview: Martin Covington, Head of Truck Tyre Marketing at Michelin 18 May 2010 in Commercial Motor magazine
The CV Operator Show will be the first time in two years that the whole transport industry has come together to showcase the latest innovations in vehicle technology. But it will also be a great networking event, giving operators chance to meet up with suppliers old and new.
To introduce some of the key people who will be running stands at the show, we are asking them to take part in an informal One Minute Interview. Martin Covington, UK Head of Marketing - Truck Michelin
"What are you most looking forward to seeing at the 2010 Commercial Vehicle Operator Show? - Visitors!
"What do you think visitors are going to be looking for at the 2010 Commercial Vehicle Operator Show? - Innovative new products which can ultimately save them money."
"Why do think it is important to have a presence at the 2010 Commercial Vehicle Operator Show? - Michelin has supported the original CV Show for many years and we have always seen it as an important way of meeting both existing and potential new customers in neutral surroundings. It provides a perfect environment for relaxed informal discussions."
"What do you hope to gain from the 2010 Commercial Vehicle Operator Show? - Plenty of visitors to our stand and, of course, new business opportunities!"
"What’s your biggest gripe about the road transport industry at the moment? - Despite continuously increasing costs, we still find many hauliers are not following basic tyre husbandry principles, such as running tyres at the recommended pressures. Simple adherence to this could save the industry hundreds of thousands of pounds, not to mention reduce the overall carbon footprint."
"What single piece of legislation would make your life easier and help your company work? - Anything that took the pressure off hauliers to constantly have to seek ways to cut costs – such as paying reduced fuel duty."
"What do you think has been the most important development in road transport in the last five years? - Improved fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions from the latest generation of Euro-4, Euro-5 and EEV trucks."
"How did you get into the industry? - I was recruited by Michelin in 1979. I’d previously trained as a cost and management accountant."
"Who do you admire in the road transport industry? - The resilience of the many fleet operators which have survived the various financial difficulties heaped on the haulage industry in recent years."
"How do you see the industry in the next five years? - Surviving, but leaner and meaner!"
"If you could have a 60-minute chat with anyone (dead or alive), who would it be? - Ian Botham or Alice Cooper or better still, both together."
"What motivates you? - Winning new business and retaining current customers, plus developing career opportunities for members of my team."
"What has been your most rewarding professional achievement to date? - Entering and winning the 2009 Motor Transport Innovation Award with the new Michelin X One MaxiTrailer tyre."
"Pundits say the road transport industry delivers the economy. Do you agree, and why? - Yes, most certainly. Trucks keep Britain rolling, and without them, the UK certainly couldn’t deliver efficiently or effectively."
"Can you imagine a world without vans, trucks and trailers? - No! Or at least, it will certainly not happen in my lifetime!" See www.covingtonhistory.co.uk/betterplace.htm for more detailed expose of my early life.(Last updated: 12/06/2018 15:46:03) Martin Herbert Covington 1 and Ian Martin Covington 2321 - 1991 Wycombe.jpg
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Martin Herbert Covington 1 and Melanie Ann Covington 4838 - 1984 Newhaven to Dieppe Ferry.jpg Melanie Ann COVINGTON. Ref: 4838. Born: 10 Apr 1953 at Highbury, London. Father: Sharpe, Philip, Father Ref: 0. Mother: Garate, Merle, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 17 Jun 1978 at Coventry to Covington, Martin Herbert 1. Born in North London, then moved to Ipswich before family settled in Weymouth. She has 4 brothers Michael (formerly marr. To Sarah), Timothy (marr. To Tracy), Simon (marr. To Melanie) & Andrew (marr. To Michelle) all of whom live in Weymouth. She was an Orthopaedic qualified State Enrolled Nurse, but also worked on District & in GUM Dept and has worked in hospitals in Weymouth, Stanmore, Coventry, Brighton, Norwich, Wycombe and Stafford. Now retired. Divorced in April 2007. Living nr Porthmadog, North Wales in 2018 with partner, Chris.(Last updated: 12/06/2018 15:46:03) Melanie Ann Covington 4838, 3rd rt, Dorothy 4680 Ryan Mason Susan A 1500 Sheiila A 4734 Doris F 464 Ann E 4550 Melanie Ann Covington 4838 and Ian Martin Covington 2321 - 1984 Paignton.jpg
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Melanie Ann Covington 4838 and Ian Martin Covington 2321 - 1986 Gibraltar.jpg Melanie Ann Covington 4838 and Katy Helen Covington 2322 - 2001 Disneyland Paris pic2.jpg Karon COVINGTON. Ref: 14465. Born: 21 Aug 1960 at Ashton-under-Lyme, Lancs. Father: Harrison, Leslie, Father Ref: 0. Mother: Gibson, Beryl, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 26 Aug 1984 at Stafford, Staffs to Traynor, Kevin Patrick . 2nd Mar: 26 Jul 2008 at Stafford, Staffs to Covington, Martin Herbert 1. Previously married to Kevin Traynor, divorced 2007. Karon has 3 children Michael John Patrick, Gary Alan & Sarah Louise and grandchildren Kaycee Louise & Maisie Grace (Marshall) & Alfie & Tilly (Traynor). Worked for 7 years at ESS Swynnerton Training Camp for the Compass Group (2004-2011) before starting at The Honeysuckle Tea Rooms, Fletcher's Garden Centre, Eccleshall (April 2011-March 2013).
From March 2013 until Jan 2020 Karon & Martin were licensees of The Eagle Inn, Horsefair, Eccleshall ST21 6AA.
Karon enjoys reading, watching TV, listening to music, completing wordsearches & Kindle games & supports Tottenham Hotspurs.(Last updated: 12/06/2018 15:46:03) Karon Covington 14465 and Martin Herbert Covington 1 - 2008 Hadrians Wall.jpg
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GENERATION 3 HERBERT COVINGTON. Ref: 499. Born: 9 Dec 1918 at Coventry. Father: Covington, Ernest Albert, Father Ref: 294. Mother: Wells, Lilian, Mother Ref: 4422. Mar: 11 Sep 1948 at Coventry to Mawle, Dorothy 4680. Died: 13 Jun 2003 at Bedworth, Warks aged 84. Father of the author of this publication. Born 9 December 1918, at 129 Radford Rd., Coventry. Educated at Radford School & Barkers Butts School, Coventry, (left Dec 1932). Called up to Militia 16/10/1939 at Chilwell, Notts. Joined Royal Army Ordnance Corps, number 7613332 at rank of Private on Ammunitions, later Sergeant. France Dec 1939- June 1940. Edwinstow, Nottingham June 1940- Jan 1942.
In 1942 commenced tour of duty which included visiting; Brazil, Durban (S.Africa), Bombay (India), Bazra (Iraq), Ammunition and clothing to Russia, Damascus (Syria), Palestine, Libya, Masib & Cairo (Egypt), Supplying El Alamein, Western Desert - Advanced ammunition section, Taranto, Bari & Batonto (Italy), Supplying 1st & 8th Army through Italian Campaign, also visited Switzerland. Awarded 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45. Demobbed 9 January 1946 after 6 years and 2 1/2 months service. He continued to be a prolific story teller about his experiences in the war. I should have tried to write his biography, which I'm sure would have been a best-seller.
Occupation Jan 1933 - Jan 1938, Daimler Motor Co, Coventry, Clerk, starting on 8s 9d per week. When he first started work, at 14, he did not even have a pair of long trousers. His mother bought a pair during his first week from Lines of Coventry for 1s 6d. Previous clothes, along with his brother Ernest, had been made by his mother out of cast offs from his older brothers.
Before war broke out he had moved to the General Electric Company, Jan 1938 - Oct 1939, G.E.C., Coventry, After the war he returned to the GEC, which is where he eventually met his wife to be, Dorothy. He worked as a Clerical Jan 1946 - Jun 1950, G.E.C., Coventry, Clerical. Jul 1950 - Dec 1983, Daimler Motor Co.& Jaguar Cars, Technical Specifications in Body Drawing Offices. Retired 8th December 1983, aged 65.
When first married initially lived with his parents at 138 Radford Rd, Coventry before lodging with his brother Sydney & his wife, Irene. Bought first house at 319 Burnaby Road in 1951 where they lived until 1978. Final address was 41 Smarts Road, Bedworth, Nuneaton which was where he passed away peacefully in 2003..
Although my father spent the whole of World War 2 serving his country, he was very much a man of peace, who would always seek the quiet life rather than deal with confrontation.
A keen exponent of DIY, the cars that he owned his pride and joy. He kept them immaculate inside and out. As a boy he kept birds in the family aviary but in later life had very few hobbies. He liked a good Cowboy film and enjoyed a couple of beers on a Friday evening & Sunday lunch, usually a pint of mixed (bitter 7 mild, preferably Ansells). (Personal conversations).(Last updated: 08/07/2003 16:31:28)
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Herbert Covington 499 Ernest Covington 293 and Doris Covington 2106.jpg Dorothy COVINGTON. Ref: 4680. Born: 7 Oct 1926 at Kings Sutton, Oxon. Father: Mawle, Albert John, Father Ref: 50000. Mother: Dancer, Amy Emily, Mother Ref: 50001. Mar: 11 Sep 1948 at Coventry to Covington, Herbert 499. Died: 15 Aug 2012 at Nuneaton, Warks aged 85. Author's late mother. Had sister Margaret (now Cloves) and adopted sister, Betty Hood (now Hawkins).
She met my father when working at the GEC in Coventry, soon after the end of World War II. She later worked part-time in Storer's Cake Shop, Coventry City Centre, Radford Road and Bell Green, Forbouys Newsagents, Keresley and Marks & Spencers in Coventry City Centre.
Brought up in the family home at 54 Sandy Lane, Radford, Coventry. Married at Holy Trinity Church, Coventry. After wedding moved in with Bert's brother Sydney & his wife Irene before buying their first house together at 319 Burnaby Rd, Radford Coventry. Moved to 41 Smarts Rd, Bedworth in early 1978 thereby living nearer to her 2 sisters. She continued to live there after Bert's death in 2003 for a further 8 years before she moved into Acorn Lodge Residential Home, Nuneaton in June 2011. Passed away peacefully at George Elliot Hospital, Nuneaton following a major stroke.(Last updated: 31/08/2012 07:10:37) Dorothy Covington 4680 and Herbert Covington 499 - 1950 with Margaret and Betty.jpg
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GENERATION 4 ERNEST ALBERT COVINGTON. Ref: 294. Born: 19 Feb 1883 at Canning Town, Essex. Father: Covington, Charles James, Father Ref: 1013. Mother: Reynolds, Elizabeth, Mother Ref: 4390. Mar: 24 Apr 1905 at Rothwell, Northants to Wells, Lilian 4422. Died: 12 Aug 1974 at Coventry aged 91. Grandfather of the author of this publication. Born as Ernest Albert Reynolds on 19 February 1883 at the Royal Artillery Barracks, Bow, London, within the sounds of Bow Bells. But later adopted to become a Covington by Charles James following his marriage to Elizabeth. Christened: 23 May 1886 at Canterbury Barracks, Garrison Chapel, ceremony performed by George Mead, Chaplain. Born Height 5ft 5ins. Married at the Parish Church, Rothwell, Northants.
He left school aged 9, in 1892, and served his apprenticeship as a wheel-maker at Ball's Foundry, Rothwell, Northants. He supposedly also worked for an early period of his life for Lord Lonsdale (of boxing's Lonsdale belt fame) in the Stamford, Lincs area, repairing farm gates, horse drawn vehicles, carriages etc.
Appears in 1901 Census employed as a Wheelwright aged 18 living in Rothwell. After marriage worked as a coachbuilder for Mulliners of Northampton. Started work at Daimler Motors, Coventry in 1907 as a coach-builder, despite still living in Northampton. He cycled the 54 miles each way, 6 days a week, 51 weeks of the year for 7 years until he finally moved house to Coventry & never missed a days work. Not content with cycling over 600 miles a week, on a Friday night he would ride home via Nuneaton (not on the direct route to Northampton) and race 20 laps with friends on the local cycle track, before cycling home.
Some time between 1907 and start of 1st World War visited Duke of Bedford's home and King George V at Buckingham Palace to work on Royal Coaches and the 1st Royal Daimler cars. Involved in war work 1914-18 at Daimler on Airplanes and returned to coach-building after the war.
In 1911 Census lived at 74 Aldbourne Road Coventry, Coventry. In 1912 his parents and 2 siblings joined 2 of his other siblings in emigrating to Canada. He never saw his parents and a sister & brother again.
Hobbies in his youth included Boxing, Cycling & Swimming. He saw Buffalo Bill in show at The White City in London. In middle age his interests included Photography, Beekeeping and Tending to his allotments.
During 2nd World War was making Lanchester cars, Daimler buses & Armoured cars as experimental jig-maker, on prototype vehicles for Ministry of War. Was responsible for all local Air Raid Precaution equipment during 2nd World War and had his house in Radford Road, Coventry demolished by German bomb in Air Raid. Finally retired from Daimler after 46 years, in 1953, when aged 70. Founder member of Radford Social Working Men's Club, Radford Road, Coventry around 1915. Original committee meetings were held in his front room. In later life held member card number 2 for many years, even though there was now no number 1, thought if he became number 1 he'd "die".
He broke his collar bone when 85 years of age, having climbed up to break ice from the outside water tank, his ladder slipped on ice and he fell from 2nd floor window height. Said to have called to his wife while lying on the icy floor, but got no reply. He eventually hauled himself to his feet and went in to find her, having succeeded he said to her, "Lill, you'd better come and put this shoulder back in". Following this fall his sons insisted that he gave up riding his bicycle to his allotment. He had a habit in later life of combing his pure white hair with an old black comb, with many of the teeth missing, having used it he would throw it into the corner of the hearth, where it would stay until he wanted to use it again
He was a man of few words, mainly thanks to his wife's incessant talking, however during the months after her death, his sons learnt more about his life than in all the previous years put together. He died on 12th August 1974, aged 91, just 4 months and 8 days after his wife, to whom he had been married for 69 years. (Conversations with David James, Ernest, Herbert & Dorothy Covington, 1989) (Personal correspondence Ernest Covington, May 1989).(Last updated: 26/06/2020 14:18:35) Ernest Albert - 1946, Daimler outing, 5th from right.jpg Ernest Albert Covington 294 - around 1928.jpg
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Ernest Albert Covington 294 and Lilian Covington 4422 - Marriage certificate.jpg Lilian COVINGTON. Ref: 4422. Born: 7 Nov 1885 at Rothwell, Northants. Father: Wells, David, Father Ref: 43000. Mother: Austin, Mary Ann, Mother Ref: 42002. Mar: 24 Apr 1905 at Rothwell, Northants to Covington, Ernest Albert 294. Died: 4 Apr 1974 at Coventry aged 88. Author's grandmother. Public Records Office list birth as 11 November 1884 but birth certificate shows that it was 7 Nov 1885. Father shown as shoe finisher on marriage certificate.
She was the thirteenth child of thirteen, but never knew some of her siblings who had died before she was born.
During WW2 their house on Radford Road, Coventry was bombed by the Germans. Quite simply, the bomb went straight down the chimney pot and completely destroyed the house, leaving both terraced houses, either side, untouched. Fortunately my grandparents were in the local air raid shelter so were safe. Unfortunately, my Grandma had taken off her wedding ring & left it in the house, so it disappeared. The house was subsequently rebuilt & they moved back in. Some 40 years later my grandfather found the ring whilst gardening.
As a child, my father would take me every week to visit Grandma & Granddad. The routine would be that we would spend the first half hour at the house & then the men, me included, would go off to the local Social Club. I remember Grandma would spend the whole of my time with her, whisking the mix for the Yorkshire pudding. When we then returned to drop Granddad off home after his beer, she would insist that I had a piece of her now cooked Yorkshire. It was amazing. Only problem was that by the time we got home, I was too filled up with pudding to eat my mum's roast dinner, which most definitely didn't please her!!(Last updated: 26/06/2020 14:18:35)
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Lilian Covington 4422 - 1937 Torquay.jpg ALBERT JOHN MAWLE. Ref: 50000. Born: 14 Dec 1900 at Bloxham, Oxon. Father: Mawle, Albert, Father Ref: 50002. Mother: Nash, Alice Sophia, Mother Ref: 50003. Mar: 26 Sep 1925 at Kings Sutton, Oxon to Dancer, Amy Emily 50001. Died: 10 Jun 1976 at Coventry aged 75. Grandfather of the author of this publication. He was born before his mother married Albert Mawle and appears in the 1901 Census as being named Albert John M Nash, grandson of John Albert & Hannah Nash at their home in Paradise St, Kings Sutton, Northants.
Served in 1st World War as Private 5430038 with Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry having lied about his age to join up at 17. He was discharged 31 Mar 1923 having served 4 years and 1 month. Married at Baptist Chapel, Kings Sutton, Banbury. On certificate he was described as a Commercial Clerk. During the early years of their marriage they first lived with Amy's mother, Ada Reeves, in Kings Sutton, where first child, my mother, Dorothy was born. Around 1928 the family moved to Coventry and lived at 54 Sandy Lane, Radford, which was purchased by Ada Reeves & her father Richard Reeves.
Worked in the Ebonite Shop at the General Electric Company in Coventry. He was a keen card player & regular member at The Radford Workingmen's Club, Radford Rd, Coventry. He always cycled to work, loved gardening and kept an allotment for many years.
As a young child, like most, learning to talk involved some experimentation, assisted by my Grandad. I couldn't manage the name "Grandad", so he became "Yan Yan". I would call horses "Eh- oos" and Father Christmas was "Baba Dee Dee". About 100 yards from my grandparents house was a railway bridge which I loved to stand on and watch the steam trains go by, billowing their steam/smoke all over the bridge. So every time I visited I'd ask "Team Yan Yan, Team" as I informed him where I wanted him to take me.
It would be fair to say that my mother & her father didn't see eye to eye. She objected to his "man of the house" chauvinism, particularly in the way she felt he treated my Grandma & yes, he did make it clear as to who he believed should do what in the family home, after he had provided the money & food on the table. Other than that he did absolutely nothing in the home! On the other hand, he considered my mother to be a snob and extremely self opinionated, who thought herself standards way above others, so he constantly wound her up. Clashing was inevitable. In later life after Amy had passed away, he would spend more time at our home, particularly whenever he was taken ill and relationships between him & my Mum improved. On one occasion, I actually spent 10 days living with him at Sandy Lane while my parents were in Austria celebrating their Silver Wedding, I was 17 and my mother didn't trust me to stay in her house alone! We got along fine, although on the middle Friday night, I came home from the local pub, he'd been to his Working Men's Club, to find a police car outside & all the house lights on. Fearing the worst, I rushed in, to find my Grandad ripping in to a young PC demanding the police find out who had broken in to his house while we were out. Only a jar of loose change had been stolen & I was just happy to see him alive.
He passed away in his sleep at the house in Sandy Lane.(Last updated: 04/03/2020 08:16:15) Albert John Mawle 50000 - 1973 with grandchildren, Lynne, Alysom, Christine, Martin, Karen and Steven.jpg Albert John Mawle 50000 - 1948 GEC Coventry.jpg
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Albert John Mawle 50000 - 1974 Burnaby Rd Garden 1.jpg Amy Emily MAWLE. Ref: 50001. Born: 18 Jul 1897 at Kings Sutton, Oxon. Father: Dancer, Albert Harrison, Father Ref: 45006. Mother: Reeves, Ada Emily, Mother Ref: 45007. Mar: 26 Sep 1925 at Kings Sutton, Oxon to Mawle, Albert John 50000. Died: 5 Feb 1973 at Coventry aged 75. She was born in Red Lion Street, Kings Sutton, nr Banbury, Oxfordshire. Her father was a General Labourer at the time of her birth & then shown as being deceased at time of her wedding, having previously been employed as a Railway Signalman. She had 3 brothers Bob, Bert & Bill. She died at Whitley Hospital, Coventry.
My grandmother was a loevely, caring woman who would do anything for anyone. Perhaps her most selfless act was to take on the responsibility for bringing up her friends daughter Betty R Hood after her friends death. Betty had been born one day before her own daughter, Margaret & the 2 mothers had been close friends ever since. As Betty grew up, she spent more & more time at The Mawle household, due to her mother's ill health. The 3 girls, including my mother Dorothy, were brought up and treated as sisters.(Last updated: 09/03/2020 10:08:07) Amy Emily Mawle 50001 - 1949 Eastbourne.jpg
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GENERATION 5 CHARLES JAMES COVINGTON. Ref: 1013. Born: 14 Mar 1862 at Roxton, Beds. Father: Coventon, George, Father Ref: 378. Mother: King, Jane, Mother Ref: 4341. Mar: 3 Jun 1883 at Canning Town, London to Reynolds, Elizabeth 4390. Died: 22 Feb 1920 at Winnipeg, Canada aged 58. Great Grandfather of the author. Born 14 March 1862 at 21 Roxton Village, Beds, but registered April-June 1862 in Bedford Registrars District, Barford Sub-District ref R163188, Index Vol 3b, Page 43 as Charles James Coventon. Appears in 1881 Census as being at Ipswich Royal Barracks aged 18, a driver in The Royal Artillery.
Joined Royal Artillery at Ipswich 12 Jun 1880,"C" Battery 1st Brigade. Number RA 14478, aged 18 years & 3 months. His initial medical took place at Huntingdon on 7 Jun 1880, followed by a second exam at Bedford on 10 Jun 1880.. Height 5 ft 5 1/8 ins, Chest 36", Complexion Fresh, Eyes Grey, Hair Flaxen, Religion Church of England. Prior to joining up he was employed as a Groom, and also served in The Bedford Militia.
His service record reads as follows; Driver 7 Jun 1880 - 31 Mar 1882, Gunner 1 Apr 1882 - 6 Jun 1892 Transferred to 1st Class Army Reserve 7 Jun 1888. Served in U.K. 7 Jun 1880 - 10 Aug 1882, (2 yrs. 65 days),
Served in Egypt 11 Aug 1882 - 1 Nov 1882, (83 days), Awarded Egyptian Medal & Clasp for Tel- el-Kebir 1882. Egyptian Bronze Star, at Khedives. (Soldiers who fought in Egypt between 1882 and 1889, regardless of rank, were presented with the Egypt Medal and the Khedive's Star. The Egypt Medal is made from silver; the obverse (front) has Queen Victoria's head and the Latin inscription 'Victoria Regina et Imperatrix' [Victoria, Queen and Empress] and the reverse (back) has a Sphinx and the inscription 'Egypt.'). The clasp was given for The Battle of Tel El Kebir was fought between the Egyptian army led by Ahmed Urabi and the British military near Tell El Kebir.
A major feature of British strategic thinking was the Suez Canal, opened in 1869, which cut the sea journey between Britain and India by two thirds. A political crisis in Egypt, the Urabi Revolt, led Britain to intervene in 1882. Facing regular Egyptian troops in entrenchments, Wolseley used novel tactics of a night approach march in close column followed by a bayonet assault at dawn to crush the dissident force at the Battle of Tel el- Kebir. Britain restored the Khedive Tewfik Pasha and established control over much of Egypt's policy.. One Good Conduct Badge. His only education qualification was the Certificate of Education 4th Class 1 Apr 1881.
Returned to U.K. 2 Nov 1882 - 30 Sep 1883, (333 days including being based at Bow Barracks in London). Married at Parish Church of St Gabriels, Canning Town, Essex on 3 June 1883.(without leave from Army - note; wife shown as Elizabeth Taylor on one Military History Sheet, no idea why). Marriage witnessed by bride's father, Elias Reynolds & Emma Dickerson. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. D.C. Francis. (St Gabriel's Church, Canning Town was a Church of England church in Canning Town, East London. It originated as an undedicated iron church between the River Lea and the railway to the north of the Barking Road, on the site later used for the brick- built permanent church of St Gabriel's, consecrated in 1876. Initially a mission of All Saints Church, West Ham, it was given a parish of its own three years after the consecration, using parts of those of All Saints, St Mary's and St Andrew's. It was damaged in the London Blitz and demolished around 1955, with its parish split between St Matthias and St Luke's in 1961)
Whilst it is apparent Ernest Albert was actually born as a Reynolds & later adopted by Charles James, there remains some doubt over his true biological parentage of Lily Miriam as she would seem to have been conceived by Elizabeth whilst he was out of the U.K.
He then was posted to South Africa and left British shores on HMS Opoutes & HMS Tyne to reach C Battery in Natal, South Africa (33 days on ship), S.Africa 1 Oct 1883 - 4 Nov 1885, (2 yrs. 35 days), was at Cape Colony, Dec 1884.
The new colony in Natal adjoined the territory of the Zulu Empire. In 1879, following a demand for the Zulu armies to disband, the Anglo-Zulu War began. The early days of the war were marked by a disaster at Isandlwana, redeemed in the view of many by a famous defence at Rorke's Drift. The war ended with the defeat and subjugation of the Zulus. It would appear that during his time in Natal, The Royal Artillery were there in a peace keeping role. He had returned to the UK, well before the outbreak of The 2nd Boer War in 1899.
Tried 3rd - 8th Oct 1885 at Cape Town, South Africa and found guilty of Theft & Receiving when at Fort Napier, Natal, an offence committed with Driver Yates of same Company. Sentenced & imprisoned (56 days hard labour),which he served between 9 Oct 1885 - 3 Dec 1885. (Voucher Schedule 10, No.1 Report for Gunner Covington & Driver Yates). It would seem from the dates shown on his record that this sentence was carried out in the UK. Returned to pay list 21 Jan 1885. Lost good conduct pay which was later restored on 4 Dec 1886.
Returned to U.K. 5 Nov 1885 - 6 Jun 1892, (6 yrs. 215 days)(Sharncliffe Army Camp, Cheriton, Kent Jun 1887 - 2 children christened at Canterbury, 1 child born in Eaton Ford, Beds, another child born in Offord D'Arcy during this period of his military service).
He was discharged 6 Jun 1892 at Woolwich after total engagement of 12 years, Pension years of 7 yrs. and 303 days and 8 years qualification of good conduct pay. Conduct described as latterly good since Oct 1885. Intended residence given as Offord D'Arcy, Hunts on his discharge papers & appears living there in the 1891 Census described as a Groom. 2 further children born in Offord D'Arcy. (Offord D'Arcy is a village 4.2 miles north of St Neots and 3 miles south-west of Huntingdon. Offord D'Arcy is in Huntingdonshire which is now a non-metropolitan district of Cambs as well as a historic county of England. It is the twin village of Offord Cluny and together they are known as The Offords) Final child born in Rothwell in 1899 and then appears in 1901 Census living in 14 High Street, Rothwell aged 38 employed as a Groom & Coachman Domestic. Also appears in 1911 Census recorded as being in Kettering District (Rothwell).
Emigrated to Montreal, Canada in May 1912 on Teutronic, (see web page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Teutonic) with his wife and youngest children Edith. 2 other children, Charles James & Arthur had already emigrated in 1907 & 1911 respectively. Son, George, followed soon after. Charles James' Census record completed in 1916 in Canada makes mention of the family emigrating in 1912. He was shown on that Census as being a Coach Cleaner, presumably with The Canadian Pacific Railway, living at 1544 Pacific Ave, 29, Winnipeg Centre, Manitoba, aged 54 (many other English & Irish immigrants lived in that street). He later became Superintendent on Canadian Pacific Railway & later still went on to work for Winnipeg State Parks (Birth Certificate)(1883-1900 Army Service Files)(Marriage Certificate)(Royal Artillery Pay Ledgers)(Courts Martial Ledger Page 186, WO86/34, 11/11/1885)(Census Roxton 1861, 1871). He is buried at Plot 80-0711-0, 3001 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, MB R3H 1B8 Canada.(Last updated: 26/06/2020 14:18:35) Charles James Covington 1013 - Royal Artillery around 1881.jpg
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Charles James Covington 1013 - 1862 Birth Certificate.jpg Charles James Covington 1013 - Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg.jpg Elizabeth COVINGTON. Ref: 4390. Born: 2 May 1860 at Goldington, Beds. Father: Reynolds, William Alexander, Father Ref: 40000. Mother: Allen, Lucy, Mother Ref: 40001. Mar: 3 Jun 1883 at Canning Town, London to Covington, Charles James 1013. Died: 26 Aug 1937 at Los Angeles CA aged 77. Marriage Certificate says father was Elias Reynolds but this was actually her younger brother, who was 17 at the time. At time of wedding she was living at 22 Swancombe Street, Swanscombe, Kent Her first appearance in UK Records shows her aged 0 on 1861 Census living with father, William, a Farm Labourer aged 27, born Goldington, & mother Lucy, aged 26, born Thurleigh at St Neots Road, Goldington, Bedford. She was christened at Ravensden, Bedford on 12 Jul 1863.
Her first child, Ernest Albert, was born in Feb 1883 as a Reynolds before later being adopted by Charles James to become a Covington after their marriage later that year.
Appears in 1901 Census living with husband & family in Rothwell aged 40. Emigrated to Montreal, Canada in 1912 on Teutronic with husband & 2 youngest children. Passenger List describes her as 5ft, 130 lbs, grey eyes & brown hair. On son George's Primary Inspection Memorandum document, as required to move from Canada to the U.S., it lists him as being 28 years old, a toolmaker who could read and write, Name of nearest relative in country where alien came from: mother, Elizabeth Covington 5629 Carolina, Vancouver BC
After her husband's death in Canada, she moved with daughter Edith and son-in-law Bill to Los Angeles, California arriving on Clementine at Seattle, Washington on 27 Dec 1923, where she was eventually joined by another son, Arthur.
In 1930 Census she is shown living with Arthur in Montebello, Los Angeles in a rented property costing $25 per month. Document records her immigration to the US as being 1922.
She is buried at Inglewood Cemetery, Los Angeles, California. A number of well known celebrities are also buried here including Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Grable, Gypsy Rose Lee, Sugar Ray Robinson & Cesar Romero.(Last updated: 26/06/2020 14:18:35) Elizabeth Covington 4390 - Inglewood Cemetery, Los Angeles.jpg
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St Gabriels Church, Canning Town.gif DAVID WELLS. Ref: 43000. Born: Oct-Dec 1838 at Rothwell, Northants. Father: Wells, William, Father Ref: 43001. Mother: Mary, Mother Ref: 43002. Mar: around 1861 at Rothwell, Northants to Austin, Mary Ann 42002. Died: Apr-Jun 1918 at Rothwell, Northants aged 79. In 1861 Census shown living in Rothwell, Northants employed as a Shoemaker. In 1891 Census with family in Rothwell now shown as a Shoe Finisher. Wife not shown in 1901 Census and by 1911 Census he was still in Rothwell, a widower aged 72.
Northants has a long history of shoemaking dating back to the 15th Century, when assizes (decrees) regulated prices for cordwainers (the medieval name for shoemakers).
Northampton’s suitability for shoemaking was down to a good supply of material (a large cattle market!) and its central location for distribution. In 1642 a group of shoemakers won a contract to supply the army, and by 1841 the shoe industry had grown to nearly 2000 shoemakers, although the process of making shoes had differed little from earlier centuries.
Shoemakers usually had workshops in their homes, where wives and children helped out and often worked on Sundays to have more cash for the pub on Sunday nights. But they had to be highly literate, keeping records and conforming to measurements to ensure that shoes fitted correctly.
By the mid 19th century certain shoemakers were described as 'manufacturers', employing a large number of shoemakers, supplying them materials and selling the finished product to buyers. Businessmen recognised that mechanisation meant profit, which meant more factory hands and less shoemakers, leading to the mechanisation dispute of 1857-59.
In 1858, the Northampton Boot and Shoe-makers Mutual Protection Society was formed to oppose mechanisation, and in 1859 when the manufacturers of Northampton issued a statement confirming that machines to close shoe uppers were to be introduced, the Society called a strike urging shoemakers to seek work outside of Northampton. However, the strike failed as many shoemakers did not object to machines if they didn't threaten their jobs.
Just as business was returning to normal, the construction of Isaac, Campbell and Co’s factory in 1859 changed everything. The factory wanted all of its shoemakers to work inside the factory and tried to entice them with appeasements. However, the fixed wages and hours represented an end to the workers’ autonomy and it failed. But in 1861 the Turner Brothers took over, and four years later they were producing 100,000 pairs of shoes a week using steam engines. The shoe factory had arrived.(Last updated: 29/07/2020 09:12:33) Kettering Rd, Rothwell.jpg Mary Ann WELLS. Ref: 42002. Born: early 1842 at East Haddon, Northants. Father: Austin, George, Father Ref: 42000. Mother: Pell, Elizabeth, Mother Ref: 42001. Mar: around 1861 at Rothwell, Northants to Wells, David 43000. Died: Apr-Jun 1900 at Rugby, Warks aged 58. Christened at East Haddon, Northants 15 May 1842. The oldest building in the village is the East Haddon Church. The church was built in the 12th century and restored in the 14th century. The village's bells were installed in 1621 and a fifth was added in 1731. The first ever recorded peal on five bells was rung on New Year's Day 1756, lasting over three hours with 5,040 changes.(Last updated: 29/07/2020 09:05:31) East Haddon Church.jpg ALBERT MAWLE. Ref: 50002. Born: 31 Aug 1881 at Bloxham, Oxon. Father: Mawle, David, Father Ref: 50005. Mother: Metcalfe, Martha, Mother Ref: 50006. Mar: 15 Sep 1901 at Hendon, London to Nash, Alice Sophia 50003. 2nd Mar: 13 Oct 1923 at Coventry to Cooke, Alice Ellen 50027. Died: 7 Apr 1952 at Bloxham, Oxon aged 70. Born at Bloxham, Oxfordshire, 1st married at Hendon Registry Office, Middlesex.. At time of marriage he was a Railway Constable residing at 49 Pember Road, Kensal Rise, Willesden.
2nd marriage at the Parish Church of St Peter, Coventry when he was described as a widower, railwayman residing at The Hut, Ratcliffe Drive,Stoke Gifford, Bristol. By time of his 2nd wife’s death she was described as “widow of Albert Mawle, a carpenter”.
The earliest parish dedicated to St. Peter in Coventry was opened on the 28th October, 1841.(Last updated: 09/03/2020 10:14:41) The Hut, Stoke Gifford.png
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Bloxham High St.jpg Alice Sophia MAWLE. Ref: 50003. Born: 18 Aug 1879 at Kings Sutton, Oxon. Father: Nash, John Albert, Father Ref: 44011. Mother: Hayward, Hannah, Mother Ref: 44012. Mar: 15 Sep 1901 at Hendon, London to Mawle, Albert 50002. Died: Jul-Sep 1918 at Kensington, London aged 39. Baptised in Parish of Kings Sutton, County of Northants on 20 May 1880. At time of marriage she was living at 49 Pember Road, Kensal Rise, Willesden.
In 1860 the Hampstead Junction Railway was opened. Next year a new station appeared called Kensal Green & Harlesden. In 1873 it was moved half a mile to the east and renamed Kensal Green. There was Willesden Junction station nearby. Buses and later trams also connected Kensal Green to London.
Large scale housing construction followed, mainly two-storey cottages. Sanitation was poor, and many residents kept pigs. Indeed, the slaughtering and selling off of a pig at the Plough was one of the highlights of the week. Towards the end of the 19th century local landlords All Souls College, Oxford stepped up the urban development. Chamberlayne Road was built to connected Kensal with Willesden Green. The new area was called Kensal Rise. Kensal Green Station was renamed Kensal Rise in 1890.
Schools and churches opened between 1877 and 1913. Housing now stretched all the way to Harlesden. Of interest are the houses built by Charles Langler and Charles Pinkham, like those in Clifford Gardens (about 1897) with decorated facades.
Despite the proximity of respectable Queen's Park to the east, and gifts of land, libraries and clubs by Victorian philanthropists, Kensal had a reputation of being a near slum, although some better off people, like clerks, accounts and salesmen employed in the City lived here, too.(Last updated: 09/03/2020 10:18:40) Kings Sutton Parish Church.jpg ALBERT HARRISON DANCER. Ref: 45006. Born: Apr-Jun 1877 at Kings Sutton, Oxon. Father: Dancer, William Frederick, Father Ref: 45008. Mother: Cleaver, Mary Ann, Mother Ref: 45010. Mar: Oct-Dec 1897 at Kings Sutton, Oxon to Reeves, Ada Emily 45007. Died: Oct-Dec 1906 at Kings Sutton, Oxon aged 29. King’s Sutton is a pretty town, And lies all in a Valley. There is a pretty ring of bells, Besides a bowling alley. Wine and liquor in good store, Pretty maidens plenty. Can a man desire more? There ain’t such a town in twenty!
This is how a nursery rhyme published by Halliwell in 1760 described the village. Though many changes have taken place over the centuries it is as true today as it was over two hundred years ago.
King’s Sutton is the only village in the parish and has expanded over the years to include the hamlet of Astrop to the East. Other hamlets, such as Purston and Walton, have shrunk in size to little more than farms surrounded by a few houses. The name is given as “Svdtone” in the Domesday Book of 1086 when most of the village was recorded as belonging to the King. It is, however, another two hundred years before the royal connection appears, with the names “Suttun Regis” in 1252 and “Kinges Sutton” in 1294. Sutton means “South Farm”, possibly with reference to Purston in the North of the parish, though there are other suggestions relating to the village’s location in the South of the county.(Last updated: 28/07/2020 17:45:25) Kings Sutton circa 1900.jpg Ada Emily DANCER. Ref: 45007. Born: 1871- 1872 at Kings Sutton, Oxon. Father: Reeves, Richard, Father Ref: 48007. Mother: Gardner, Emily, Mother Ref: 48008. Mar: Oct-Dec 1897 at Kings Sutton, Oxon to Dancer, Albert Harrison 45006. Died: Oct-Dec 1943 at Coventry aged 71. After her husband's death she initially lived with her children at father's home in Kings Sutton, Oxon (1911 Census). By .s lived at 54 Sandy Lane, Radford, Coventry with her daughter Amy and son-in-law Albert Mawle. Described by family as a strict disciplinarian within the home. Probate 2 May 1944 left all funds to Reginald Dancer, George Hamilton and Irene Cowley. The house was left to her daughter & son-in-law.(Last updated: 28/07/2020 17:51:52) Kings Sutton National School.jpg
GENERATION 6 GEORGE COVENTON. Ref: 378. Born: 1833- 1834 at Guilden Morden, Cambs. Father: Coventon, John, Father Ref: 2878. Mother: Farmington, Elizabeth, Mother Ref: 4231. Mar: 25 Oct 1858 at Roxton, Beds to King, Jane 4341. Died: Oct-Dec 1919 at Roxton, Beds aged 85. Authors Great Great Grandfather. Shown as Coventon up to & including 1881 Census, then becomes Covington. In 1841 lived at Saunders Lane, Guilden Morden. In 1851 he was an Errand Boy to Tempest & Julia Leete at 32 High St., Laurence Cottage, Guilden Morden. He later became an Agricultural Labourer.
Married at Roxton Chapel, Roxton, Bedford on 25 October 1858. Witnessed by wife's father and James Bond. The Officiating Minister was Henry Gee.
In 1861 at 21 Roxton Village, Roxton. In 1871 at 126 Roxton, Roxton, Beds. In 1881 at 6 Roxton Village, Roxton, Beds (Census 1841, 1851, 1861). Appears in 1901 Census living at The Chequers in Roxton with his daughter Hannah Elizabeth & her children, shown as aged 67 employed as a Farm Labourer.
[Transcribed and edited information from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868] - "Roxton, a parish in the hundred of Barford, county Bedford, 5 miles south west of St. Neot's, its post town, and 8 north east of Bedford. The village, which is of small extent, is situated near the river Ouse, and on the great north road. The parish includes the hamlets of Chawson and Collesdon, and is chiefly agricultural. The tithes were commuted for land and a money payment under an Enclosure Act in 1810. The living is a vicarage annexed to the vicarage* of Great Barford, in the diocese of Ely, value £288, in the patronage of Trinity College, Cambridge. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is an ancient structure with a square embattled tower containing four bells. The interior of the church contains an altar-tomb of Roger Hunt, bearing date 1439. The parochial charities produce about £1 per annum. The Independents have a place of worship. Roxton House is the principal residence. The Rev. R. Delap is lord of the manor."(Last updated: 12/06/2018 07:05:35) George Covington 378 - 1858 Marriage Certificate.jpg Jane COVENTON. Ref: 4341. Born: Jan-Mar 1823 at Roxton, Beds. Father: King, William, Father Ref: 46000. Mother: Perkins, Hannah, Mother Ref: 46001. Mar: 25 Oct 1858 at Roxton, Beds to Coventon, George 378. Died: Jan-Mar 1894 at Roxton, Beds aged 71. Christened 30 Mar 1823 in Roxton, Beds. On her marriage certificate she was shown as being 30 years of age at the time of her marriage to George. However, Census records suggest she was born in 1824-25 as in 1861 she was shown as being 36, in 1871 she was 46 and in 1881 she was 55. In 1871 Census she was described as a Lace Maker and her mother Hannah King was living with them, aged 78 and born in Keysoe, Beds having been employed as a Lace Maker & described as being widowed. Appears in 1901 Census aged 70 living at Turvey described as a Lacemaker.
The Roxton Congregational Chapel, where Jane married George is Grade II* listed, and originates from 1808, when meetings were held in a barn. The chapel was formerly established in 1822 and the barn converted into a thatched Cottage orné style chapel. In the 1830s two wings were added; one for the vestry and the other for the village school and Sunday School. The chapel is an independent Christian church affiliated to the Congregational Federation. The Church had a pastor until at least 1947 but nowadays external preachers come from a variety of denominations. Administration of the church is by three, annually elected, voluntary deacons. Decision–making is by Church members through the Church meeting.(Last updated: 12/06/2018 07:05:35) Roxton Chapel.jpg WILLIAM ALEXANDER REYNOLDS. Ref: 40000. Born: 1833- 1834 at Goldington, Beds. Father: Reynolds, Samuel, Father Ref: 40013. Mother: Sarah, Mother Ref: 40014. Mar: 5 Dec 1859 at Thurleigh, Beds to Allen, Lucy 40001. Christened 12 Jan 1834 at Goldington, Beds. In 1861 Census shown as a Farm Labourer living at St Neots Rd, Goldington, Beds. In 1881 Census was a Brewer Retailer in Goldington. By 1891 he was recorded as a Domestic Gardener and in 1901 Census was an Agricultural Labourer. Both William & Lucy were still alive at time of 1911 Census living in Bedford, shown as being aged 77 & 76 respectively.(Last updated: 30/06/2020 18:09:55)
Goldington Map about 1852.jpg Lucy REYNOLDS. Ref: 40001. Born: 1834- 1835 at Thurleigh, Beds. Father: Allen, John, Father Ref: 40007. Mother: Carter, Sarah, Mother Ref: 40008. Mar: 5 Dec 1859 at Thurleigh, Beds to Reynolds, William Alexander 40000. Died: during 1911 at Bedford aged 76. Thurleigh is a village and civil parish in north Beds. Excavations have shown evidence the locality was occupied in the Iron-Age, Roman and Saxon periods.
In Domesday of 1086 the Middle English orthography as to both modern 'th' digraph sounds was often in different forms particularly as to this county — the place is LaLega. By 1372 it is Thyrleye. In 1813, Thurleigh, or Thurley, is recorded as being in the Hundred of Willey and the Deanery of Eaton. The scribes were particularly ecclesiastical for the county as Lega is a very Latin-esque form of leigh.
There was a church here in Saxon times. The current church has some parts still dating from around 1150, and at about that same time a castle was built here.(Last updated: 30/06/2020 18:14:40) Therfield Church 3.jpg WILLIAM WELLS. Ref: 43001. Born: 1795- 1796 at Northants. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1826 at Rothwell, Northants to Mary 43002. In 1851 Census shown living in Wales St, Rothwell with family, employed as an Agricultural Labourer.
The ridge on which present day Rothwell stands, overlooking the gentle Ise Valley, has witnessed the comings and goings of successive generations. Four thousand years ago Bronze Age mourners buried their dead alongside offerings of food in vessels. The Romano-British people, two thousand years later, built a settlement in what is now Rothwell. Dark Age invaders came next and founded the Danish settlement of "Rodewell" or "place of the red well", presumably so-called because of the area's many freshwater springs coloured red by iron and other minerals.
By the early Middle Ages Rothwell, or "Rowell" as it is known locally, was already a town of some importance, dominating the then smaller settlement of Kettering (a state of affairs which persisted until the arrival in Kettering of the railway). A charter, granted by King John in AD 1204 permitting a weekly market and annual fair, confirmed the trade. Both a market and a fair are still extant. The market is held every Monday and the fair, called "Rowell Fair", takes place on Market Hill during the week following Trinity Sunday.
The town has a rich history and possesses a large parish church, the longest in the county and complete with bone-crypt, and the Market House built by Thomas Tresham in 1578. Rothwell was once one of the three largest towns in Northants, the other two being Northampton and Stamford (which is now in Lincolnshire). Rothwell is also on the pilgrimage route from the former Benedictine Abbey at Peterborough to Santiago de Compostella, a route still used today.(Last updated: 29/07/2020 09:19:18) Rothwell old map.jpg Mary WELLS. Ref: 43002. Born: 1800- 1801 at Bruntingthorpe, Leics. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1826 at Rothwell, Northants to Wells, William 43001. Bruntingthorpe is a village and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire. Bruntingthorpe is in the Domesday book where it is listed amongst the lands held by Hugh de Grandmesnil for the King.(Last updated: 29/07/2020 09:21:46) Rothwell Church.jpg GEORGE AUSTIN. Ref: 42000. Born: during 1817 at East Haddon, Northants. Father: Austin, William, Father Ref: 42008. Mother: Elizabeth, Mother Ref: 42009. Mar: around 1840 at East Haddon, Northants to Pell, Elizabeth 42001. Died: Jul 1861 at East Haddon, Northants aged 44. Christened 25 Decx 1817 at East Haddon, Northants. East Haddon is a small village and civil parish in the Daventry district of the county of Northants in England. The village is located eight miles from Northampton and is surrounded by the villages of Holdenby, Ravensthorpe and Long Buckby.(Last updated: 29/07/2020 09:00:54)
East Haddon Parish Church.png Elizabeth AUSTIN. Ref: 42001. Born: during 1816 at East Haddon, Northants. Father: Austin, George, Father Ref: 42000. Mother: Pell, Elizabeth, Mother Ref: 42001. Mar: around 1840 at East Haddon, Northants to Austin, George 42000. Died: May 1889 at Thrapston, Northants aged 72. Thrapston is an industrial town in Northants, England and is situated close to the River Nene and is at the junction of the A14 and the A45.(Last updated: 29/07/2020 09:03:20) Thrapston town sign.jpg DAVID MAWLE. Ref: 50005. Born: late 1854 at Bloxham, Oxon. Father: Mawle, Thomas, Father Ref: 50007. Mother: Simons, Ann, Mother Ref: 50008. Mar: around 1880 at Banbury, Oxon to Metcalfe, Martha 50006. 2nd Mar: during 1891 at Bloxham, Oxon to Fawdry, Ann 50029. Died: Oct- Dec 1933 at Banbury, Oxon aged 79. Christened 14 Jan 1855 at Bloxham. At time of son Albert’s marriage he was described as a Gardener. Lived at Bloxham, Oxfordshire.
Banbury is a historic market town on the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire, England. The town is situated 64 miles (103 km) northwest of London, 37 miles (60 km) southeast of Birmingham, 27 miles (43 km) south-by-southeast of Coventry and 22 miles (35 km) north-by-northwest of the county town of Oxford.(Last updated: 09/03/2020 10:21:55) Bloxham School and Gardens.jpg Martha MAWLE. Ref: 50006. Born: during 1860 at Fenny Compton, Oxon. Father: Metcalfe, George, Father Ref: 0. Mother: Mole, Eliza, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1880 at Banbury, Oxon to Mawle, David 50005. Died: 19 Dec 1881 at Banbury, Oxon aged 21. Christened 27 May 1860 at Fenny Compton. She had 9 siblings.
Fenny Compton is a village and parish in Warks, England, about eight miles north of Banbury. In 1498 Sir William Cope Who served as Cofferer of the Household of Henry VII from 1494 to 1505. In the absence at that time of a Treasurer of the Household he carried out the duties of that office as well. In 1498 he was granted the Lordships of Wormleighton and Fenny Compton, part of the lands of Simon de Montford who had been attainted in 1495. He later sold the lands to the Spencer family, later of Althorp.(Last updated: 09/03/2020 10:25:27) Fenny Compton Church.jpg JOHN ALBERT NASH. Ref: 44011. Born: Jul-Sep 1845 at Hook Norton, Oxon. Father: Nash, Thomas, Father Ref: 44003. Mother: Ann, Mother Ref: 44010. Mar: Jan-Mar 1867 at Astrop, Northants to Hayward, Hannah 44012. Died: Apr- Jun 1938 at Thornbury, Gloucs aged 92. In 1871 Census was an Agricultural Labourer. In 1891 was a Railway Platelayer living in Paradise St, Kings Sutton, Northants.
The Oxford and Rugby Railway between Oxford and Banbury was built between 1845 and 1850, passing through the west of King's Sutton parish between the village and the River Cherwell. The Great Western Railway had taken the line over by the time it opened, and in 1872 the GWR opened King's Sutton railway station for the village.[16] Chiltern Railways trains to London Marylebone, Birmingham Snow Hill, Great Western Railway (train operating company) services to Oxford and Didcot Parkway now serve the station.(Last updated: 11/09/2020 15:21:49) John Albert Nash 44011 -around 1936.jpg
John Albert Nash 44011 - house at Kings Sutton.jpg Hannah NASH. Ref: 44012. Born: during 1845 at Astrop, Northants. Father: Hayward, Thomas, Father Ref: 45300. Mother: Jane, Mother Ref: 45301. Mar: Jan-Mar 1867 at Astrop, Northants to Nash, John Albert 44011. A hamlet that now is part of Kimgs Sutton, Astrop was the site of a famous Spa discovered in the 17th century. All that now remains is a small well known as St. Rumbald's Well, south of the house in a valley. Astrop house is a Grade II* listed country manor about 1 mile (1.6 km) north-east of Kings Sutton. It is constructed of limestone ashlar in two storeys with a 7-bay frontage.
It was built c.1740 for Sir John Willes, Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas. Sir John Soane added wings for the Revd. William Shippen Willes, which were extended in the 19th century and demolished in 1961. William Wilkinson added the Keeper's lodge, pheasantry and a cottage in 1868. Lancelot "Capability" Brown laid out the grounds.(Last updated: 11/09/2020 15:21:52) Hannah Nash 44012 and John Albert Nash 44011.jpg WILLIAM FREDERICK DANCER. Ref: 45008. Born: 29 Mar 1835 at Eydon, Northants. Father: Dancer, John, Father Ref: 45015. Mother: Malsbury, Sarah, Mother Ref: 45020. Mar: 4 Jun 1855 at Eydon, Northants to Hinton, Mary Ann 45009. 2nd Mar: during 1876 at Brackley, Northants to Cleaver, Mary Ann 45010. Died: during 1902 at Tetbury, Gloucs aged 67. The oldest part of the Eydon Church of England parish church of Saint Nicholas is the Norman baptismal font. A north aisle of two bays was added to the nave early in the 13th century. The west tower was added early in the 14th century. The north windows and (now blocked) doorway of the north aisle and the south windows of the chancel are 14th century Decorated Gothic. The west window of the north aisle is late medieval, being late Perpendicular Gothic.
In 1864–5 the church was restored under the direction of the Gothic Revival architect R.C. Hussey. Hussey added a south aisle, extended the north aisle eastwards to four bays, added a northeast vestry, and moved to the vestry a recumbent effigy of a lady that dates from about 1340. The church's other notable monument is a wall-mounted tablet in grey and white marble to Rev. Francis Annesley, who died in 1811. It was carved by John Bacon the younger and it is now in the south aisle. In the windows of the ,north aisle are some stained glass heraldic shields made in about 1830.(Last updated: 29/07/2020 09:45:15) Eydon Church Clock.jpg Mary Ann DANCER. Ref: 45009. Born: during 1836 at Eydon, Northants. Father: Hinton, Thomas, Father Ref: 0. Mother: Ann, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 4 Jun 1855 at Eydon, Northants to Dancer, William Frederick 45008. Christened 1 May 1837 at St Martin, Birmingham.
The Domesday Book of 1086 recorded that Eydon had "a mill". In medieval usage this usually meant a watermill.
The village has an unusual layout of two streets in parallel (High Street and Lime Avenue). Lime Avenue now has gaps and fields between some houses on its west side, but earthworks suggest that in earlier centuries cottages were continuous on both sides.
Traces of traditional ridge and furrow ploughing survive in much of the parish, many in the S- shaped pattern characteristic of ox-drawn ploughs. They are evidence of the open field system of farming that prevailed in the parish until 1760, when Parliament passed the Inclosure Act for Eydon.
Northwest of the village, west of Woodford Road and Manitoba Way, are 20 acres (8 ha) of shallow hollows and mounds. They are the remains of small pits and spoil heaps created by the quarrying of Northampton Sand, an iron-rich sandstone, probably in the Middle Ages.
In 1872 the Northampton and Banbury Junction Railway (from 1910 part of the Stratford-upon- Avon and Midland Junction Railway (SMJR)) was opened between Blisworth and Farthinghoe. It passed through the east of Eydon parish about 3⁄5-mile (1 km) northeast of the village. Its nearest stations were at Morton Pinkney and Byfield, each of which was about 2 1⁄4 miles (4 km) away.(Last updated: 29/07/2020 09:47:50) Eydon street view.jpg Mary Ann DANCER. Ref: 45010. Born: Jan-Mar 1851 at Sulgrave, Northants. Father: Cleaver, William, Father Ref: 45200. Mother: Wright, Martha, Mother Ref: 45201. Mar: during 1876 at Brackley, Northants to Dancer, William Frederick 45008. Christened 27 Apr 1851 at Sulgrave, Northants. Sulgrave is a village and civil parish in South Northants, England, about 5 miles (8 km) north of Brackley. The village is just south of a stream that rises in the parish and flows east to join the River Tove, a tributary of the Great Ouse.(Last updated: 29/07/2020 09:49:59) Sulgrave Church.jpg RICHARD REEVES. Ref: 48007. Born: during 1837 at Kings Sutton, Oxon. Father: Reeves, William, Father Ref: 48000. Mother: Fanny, Mother Ref: 48001. Mar: Jan-Mar 1870 at Kings Sutton, Oxon to Gardner, Emily 48008. Died: Oct- Dec 1930 at Coventry aged 93. In 1871 Census shown as a Labourer, living in Kings Sutton with wife and Albert Gardner, aged 8 described as son- in-law, but thought to have been his wife's son, born illegitimately. In 1881 shown as an Agricultural Labourer. By 1891 he was described as a widower living in Paradise Street, Kings Sutton. In 1901 Census he appeared living in the home of Mary Ann Dennett as a boarder employed as a Foreman Ironstone Miner. In 1911 Census he was back in Kings Sutton living with his daughter Ada Emily & her family.
The oldest parts of the Church of England parish church of Saints Peter and Paul in Kings Sutton are the Norman font and largely Norman chancel. The north aisle was added in the 13th century and the south aisle early in the 14th century. The bell tower and most of the windows are Decorated Gothic. The spire was added to the tower probably late in the 14th century, raising the steeple to a height of 198 feet (60 m). Sir Nikolaus Pevsner considered it "one of the finest, if not the finest, spire in this county of spires". The south porch, north aisle, west window and very fine east window of the chancel are Perpendicular Gothic.
Ss. Peter & Paul parish is now part of a single Church of England benefice with the adjacent parish of Newbottle and Charlton
In his latter life he moved to Coventry and lived at 54 Sandy Lane, Radford with daughter Ada Emily, his grand-daughter Amy Emily & her husband Albert John Mawle.(Last updated: 12/12/2020 19:03:41) Kings Sutton PO and shop.jpg Emily REEVES. Ref: 48008. Born: Jul-Sep 1838 at Kings Sutton, Oxon. Father: Gardner, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: Jan-Mar 1870 at Kings Sutton, Oxon to Reeves, Richard 48007. Died: Jul-Sep 1888 at Banbury, Oxon aged 50. Known as Emma. Thought to have had an illegitimate son, Albert Gardner, born 1863.(Last updated: 12/12/2020 19:31:01) Kings Sutton - The Bakery.jpg
GENERATION 7 JOHN COVENTON. Ref: 2878. Born: early 1786 at Guilden Morden, Cambs. Father: Covington, John, Father Ref: 3008. Mother: Jermyn, Susan, Mother Ref: 4156. Mar: 21 May 1811 at Litlington, Cambs to Holloway Mary 3449. 2nd Mar: 20 Jan 1818 at Guilden Morden, Cambs to Farmington, Elizabeth 4231. Data witheld at request of family or individual(Last updated: 01/04/2001) Guilden Morden Church.jpg
Elizabeth COVENTON. Ref: 4231. Born: early 1798 at Guilden Morden, Cambs. Father: Farmington, Samuel, Father Ref: 0. Mother: Taylor, Elizabeth, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 20 Jan 1818 at Guilden Morden, Cambs to Coventon, John 2878. Christened 18 Mar 1798 in Guilden Morden, Cambs which is a village and parish located in Cambs about 16 miles (26 km) south west of Cambridge and 5 miles (8 km) west of Royston in Herts.(Last updated: 01/04/2001) Guilden Morden Church St.jpg WILLIAM KING. Ref: 46000. Born: 1795- 1796 at Roxton, Beds. Father: not known, Father Ref: 46008. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 46009. Mar: 25 Oct 1819 at Keysoe, Beds to Perkins, Hannah 46001. In 1881 Census shown as an Agricultural Labourer.
The farm labourer had considerable skill if his tasks included ploughing, harrowing, rolling, sowing seed, tending and weeding a variety of crops, harvesting with scythe, sickle and spade, and laying up and threshing during the winter.
The weekly expenditure of an average Victorian labourer's family can hardly be brought lower than the table shown below which was compiled from the averages given by several labourers' wives, in more than one district, the details varying slightly in some cases:
Weekly Expenditure of a Farm Labourer, his Wife, and Three Children. [prices in shillings (s) and pence (d)
5 Gallons Bread 6s 3d 1/2 lb. Butter 8d 1 lb. Cheese 6d 1 lb. Bacon 8d 1/2 lb. Sugar 2d Pepper, Salt, &c. 1d 2 oz. Tea lb. 4d 1/2 lb Candles 3 1/2d Soap 2d Soda, Starch, and Blue 1d Coals 2s 1 Faggot 2 1/2d Rent and Rates 1s 6d Man's Sick Club 6d Boots 7d Children' Schooling 3d (No luxuries or clothing included.)(Last updated: 11/12/2020 17:01:59) Bedford Rural Farming.jpg Hannah KING. Ref: 46001. Born: late 1792 at Keysoe, Beds. Father: Perkins, Richard, Father Ref: 47000. Mother: Carter, Jane, Mother Ref: 47001. Mar: 25 Oct 1819 at Keysoe, Beds to King, William 46000. Christened at Keysoe, Beds Jan 1793. Appears in 1871 Census was living with daughter Jane & her husband, aged 78 and born in Keysoe, Beds having been employed as a Lace Maker & described as being widowed.
Keysoe is a village located in the Borough of Bedford in Beds, England. Historically part of the Stodden hundred in Beds, part of Keysoe was originally located in Huntingdonshire. Today the village forms part of the Bolnhurst and Keysoe civil parish. The Church of St Mary the Virgin is located in the village.(Last updated: 11/12/2020 17:07:23) Bedfordshire Lacemakers.jpg SAMUEL REYNOLDS. Ref: 40013. Born: around 1808 at Great Barford, Beds. Father: Reynolds, William, Father Ref: 40031. Mother: Taylor, Margaret, Mother Ref: 40032. Mar: around 1830 at Goldington, Beds to Sarah 40014. In 1841 Census show as living at The Crown pub in Goldington, Beds. Appears in 1851 Census with his family living in Goldington employed as a Publican Farmer with 18 acres employing 2 labourers.
Goldington was a village which grew up along the old A428 road between Bedford and Cambridge. St Mary's Church in Goldington has parish registers going back to 1559. In August 1645 Major Walter Baskerville, a Royalist cavalry Officer, was killed in a skirmish in Goldington. Goldington Hall (a small mansion) was built in the 1650s. The Hall was rebuilt in 1874.(Last updated: 30/06/2020 19:33:52) Goldington Map about 1852.jpg Sarah REYNOLDS. Ref: 40014. Born: around 1808 at Great Barford, Beds. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1830 at Goldington, Beds to Reynolds, Samuel 40013. Great Barford is a village and civil parish in Beds, England, a few miles north-east of Bedford. It lies on the River Great Ouse. The village is known for its All Saints Church, with a 15th-century tower, and its similarly ancient bridge[citation needed]. The surroundings and historic buildings make it a favoured destination for canoeing, angling and picnics.(Last updated: 30/06/2020 19:35:44) Goldington Church.jpg JOHN ALLEN. Ref: 40007. Born: early 1802 at Renhold, Beds. Father: Allen, Francis, Father Ref: 40025. Mother: Whitney, Ann, Mother Ref: 40026. Mar: 10 Apr 1828 at Ravensden, Beds to Carter, Sarah 40008. Died: Dec 1875 at Thurleigh, Beds aged 73. Christened 2 May 1802 at Renhold, Beds. Renhold is a village and civil parish located on the River Ouse, in the hundred of Barford, in the county of Beds, England. The parish church is situated some 4 miles (6.5 km) east-north-east of Bedford town centre.The parish is home to Renhold Chapel, All Saints Church at Church End, and the ruins of Renhold Castle.(Last updated: 30/06/2020 19:25:44)
Renhold All Saints Church.png Sarah ALLEN. Ref: 40008. Born: late 1811 at Kempston, Beds. Father: Carter, Richard, Father Ref: 40200. Mother: Bull, Sarah, Mother Ref: 40201. Mar: 10 Apr 1828 at Ravensden, Beds to Allen, John 40007. Christened 31 Jan 1812 at St Andrew, Hertford, Herts. The Church of St Andrew was possibly of Saxon origin and additions to the original building failed to accommodate sufficient of its worshippers. By the mid 19th century, the old church was in a parlous state and re-building was thought necessary. The new church was consecrated on 24 March 1870.
Six years later, by the generosity of Earl Cowper of Panshanger and Mr. Robert Smith of Goldings, the tower was replaced. The architect was J. Johnson of Moorgate Street and the style is of the transitional period between Early English and decorated styles of Medieval architecture.(Last updated: 30/06/2020 19:27:28)
St Andrew Hertford.jpg WILLIAM AUSTIN. Ref: 42008. Born: around 1795 at Northants. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1816 at East Haddon, Northants to Elizabeth 42009. The village church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin. There has almost certainly been a place of worship in East Haddon since the 11th century - the Domesday Book documents the existence of a priest.
The original church was built on this site in the latter part of the 12th century, the only remains of that building being the capitals of the pillars which support the chancel arch, and the stone font. The font bears the figure of a man holding two winged serpents under his arms. This is believed to be an early sculptor’s portrayal of Christ crushing the serpent’s heads, and in so doing securing the redemption of mankind.
The first church was completely rebuilt towards the middle of the 14th century on the lines of the present building, except that over the porch was a “pervaise” or priest’s chamber. The west door, the tower arch, and the three clerestory windows at the top of the south wall of the nave are typical of the 14th century gothic style.
In the north wall of the nave is a blocked up doorway, which probably owes its existence to there being one of the three medieval manor houses in the village situated to the north of the church. The door was probably in use up till the middle of the 19th century, but by 1877 it had been blocked up.(Last updated: 14/12/2020 20:43:19) East Haddon farmland.jpg Elizabeth AUSTIN. Ref: 42009. Born: around 1795 at Northants. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1816 at East Haddon, Northants to Austin, William 42008. The village church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin. There has almost certainly been a place of worship in East Haddon since the 11th century - the Domesday Book documents the existence of a priest.
The original church was built on this site in the latter part of the 12th century, the only remains of that building being the capitals of the pillars which support the chancel arch, and the stone font. The font bears the figure of a man holding two winged serpents under his arms. This is believed to be an early sculptor’s portrayal of Christ crushing the serpent’s heads, and in so doing securing the redemption of mankind.
The first church was completely rebuilt towards the middle of the 14th century on the lines of the present building, except that over the porch was a “pervaise” or priest’s chamber. The west door, the tower arch, and the three clerestory windows at the top of the south wall of the nave are typical of the 14th century gothic style.
In the north wall of the nave is a blocked up doorway, which probably owes its existence to there being one of the three medieval manor houses in the village situated to the north of the church. The door was probably in use up till the middle of the 19th century, but by 1877 it had been blocked up.(Last updated: 14/12/2020 20:44:47) East Haddon map.png JOHN PELL. Ref: 42100. Born: around 1790 at Northants. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1814 at East Haddon, Northants to Elizabeth 42101. George Washington, the first President of the United States of America, was born into the Washington family who had migrated to America from Northants in 1656. George Washington's ancestor, Lawrence Washington, was Mayor of Northampton on several occasions and it was he who bought Sulgrave Manor from Henry VIII in 1539. It was George Washington's great- grandfather, John Washington, who emigrated in 1656 from Northants to Virginia.(Last updated: 19/12/2020 17:15:53) Northamptonshire .jpg Elizabeth PELL. Ref: 42101. Born: 1790- 1791 at Stoke Bruern, Northants. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1814 at East Haddon, Northants to Pell, John 42100. Stoke Bruerne is a small village and civil parish in South Northants, England about 10 miles (16 km) north of Milton Keynes and 7 miles (11 km) south of Northampton.(Last updated: 19/12/2020 17:17:22)
Stoke Bruerne top lock.jpg THOMAS MAWLE. Ref: 50007. Born: Jan-Mar 1829 at Bloxham, Oxon. Father: Maule, James, Father Ref: 50010. Mother: Ayres, Anne, Mother Ref: 50012. Mar: 20 Oct 1850 at Deddington, Oxon to Simons, Ann 50008. Christened 15 Mar 1829 at Bloxham. At time of 1881 Census lived at Grubb Street, Bloxham, Oxfordshire. Believed to have died after 1877.
Bloxham is a village and civil parish in northern Oxfordshire on the edge of the Cotswolds, about 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Banbury. It is on the edge of a valley and overlooked by Hobb Hill.(Last updated: 09/03/2020 10:37:06) Bloxham Railway Station opened 1875.jpg Ann MAWLE. Ref: 50008. Born: Nov 1831 at Hempton, Oxon. Father: Simons, Joseph, Father Ref: 0. Mother: Simpson, Martha, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 20 Oct 1850 at Deddington, Oxon to Mawle, Thomas 50007. Christened 16 Nov 1831 at Deddington, Oxfordshire. Deddington is a civil parish and small town in Oxfordshire about 6 miles (10 km) south of Banbury. The parish includes two hamlets: Clifton and Hempton.(Last updated: 09/03/2020 10:40:41) Deddington Church.jpg THOMAS NASH. Ref: 44003. Born: 1825- 1826 at Oxfordshire. Father: Nash, Richard, Father Ref: 44000. Mother: Mary, Mother Ref: 44001. Mar: around 1843 at Hook Norton, Oxon to Ann 44010. Died: Jan-Mar 1897 at Brackley, Northants aged 70. The present Church of England parish church of Saint Peter in Hook Norton is of Norman origin but also has Early English, Decorated Gothic and Perpendicular Gothic features. The Norman font is 11th century and is unusual in featuring pagan signs of the Zodiac. St. Peter's contains a number of Mediaeval wall paintings including saints, angels and the Apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
The church tower has a ring of eight bells, all cast in 1949 by John Taylor & Co of Loughborough. St Peter's is now the mother church of the Benefice of Hook Norton with Great Rollright, Swerford and Wigginton.
Hook Norton Baptist Church is among the oldest in Britain, having been founded 1640. Its present building is Georgian, built in 1781. Hook Norton also had a Methodist chapel, which was built in 1875(Last updated: 11/09/2020 15:21:20) Hook Norton Parish Church.jpg
Ann NASH. Ref: 44010. Born: 1818- 1819 at Longborough, Gloucs. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1843 at Hook Norton, Oxon to Nash, Thomas 44003. Still alive in 1881 Census living with husband, Thomas at Aynhoe, Northants.
Longborough is a village and civil parish 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north of the market town of Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire. The parish population taken at the 2011 census was 471.
The village is about 0.5 miles (800 m) east of the A424, around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of the Fosse Way and is on the Heart of England Way.(Last updated: 11/09/2020 15:21:42) Aynhoe Village.jpg
THOMAS HAYWARD. Ref: 45300. Born: 1802- 1803 at Hornton, Oxon. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1825 at Astrop, Northants to Jane 45301. Died: Oct-Dec 1873 at Brackley, Northants aged 70. Hornton is a village and civil parish about 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Banbury in Oxfordshire. Many of Hornton's houses and cottages date from the Great Rebuilding of England (about 1580–1640). Characteristically they are built of local Hornton ironstone and have thatched roofs. They include the manor house, whose date stone records that it was built in 1607.
Thomas lived most of his life in Kings Sutton, Oxon and was an Agricultural Labourer.(Last updated: 14/12/2020 19:03:48) Hornton St John the Baptist Church.jpg
Jane HAYWARD. Ref: 45301. Born: 1803- 1804 at Cropredy, Oxon. Father: Hayward, Thomas, Father Ref: 45300. Mother: Jane, Mother Ref: 45301. Mar: around 1825 at Astrop, Northants to Hayward, Thomas 45300. Died: Jan-Mar 1882 at Brackley, Northants aged 78. Cropredy is a village and civil parish on the River Cherwell, 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Banbury in Oxfordshire.(Last updated: 14/12/2020 19:06:45) Cropredy Village.jpg JOHN DANCER. Ref: 45015. Born: during 1813 at Eydon, Northants. Father: Dancer, John, Father Ref: 45011. Mother: Ann, Mother Ref: 45012. Mar: 12 May 1834 at Middleton Cheney, Northants to Malsbury, Sarah 45020. Died: Feb 1874 at Eydon, Northants aged 60. Christened at Eydon, Northants 14 Nov 1813. Buried 27 Feb 1874.
The Church of England parish church of All Saints in Middleton Cheney is early 14th-century Decorated Gothic. The windows have been renewed but the south doorway is original. The nave has a clerestory, north and south aisles and four-bay arcades. William Edington was Rector 1322–35. He was consecrated Bishop of Winchester in 1345.
The west tower and spire are later Medieval Perpendicular Gothic additions. The top of the spire is about 150 feet (46 m) above ground. In the 18th century the spire survived three lightning strikes: in 1720, 1794 and 1797.
All Saints was restored under the direction of George Gilbert Scott in 1865. During the restoration notable stained-glass windows were added that were designed by the Pre-Raphaelite artists William Morris, Philip Webb, Edward Burne- Jones, Ford Madox Brown and Simeon Solomon and made by Morris & Co. There are also mosaics made by James Powell and Sons, one of which was designed by Henry Holiday. All Saints is now a Grade I listed building.(Last updated: 29/07/2020 10:36:26) Eydon Village School.jpg Sarah DANCER. Ref: 45020. Born: during 1816 at Londonderry, N.Ireland. Father: Malsbury, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 12 May 1834 at Middleton Cheney, Northants to Dancer, John 45015. Died: during 1900 at Warks aged 84. Derry, officially Londonderry is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-largest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Old Irish name Daire (modern Irish: Doire) meaning "oak grove". In 1613, the city was granted a royal charter by King James I and gained the "London" prefix to reflect the funding of its construction by the London guilds. While the city is more usually known colloquially as Derry, Londonderry is also commonly used and remains the legal name.
The old walled city lies on the west bank of the River Foyle, which is spanned by two road bridges and one footbridge. Derry is close to the border with County Donegal, with which it has had a close link for many centuries.
During the 18th and 19th centuries the port became an important embarkation point for Irish emigrants setting out for North America. Also during the 19th century, it became a destination for migrants fleeing areas more severely affected by the Great Famine.(Last updated: 29/07/2020 10:39:07) Middleton Cheney.jpg
ANN CLEAVER. Ref: 45209. Born: around 1777 at Northants. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Covering an area of 2,364 square kilometres (913 sq mi), Northants is landlocked between eight other counties: Warks to the west, Leicestershire and Rutland to the north, Cambs to the east, Beds to the south-east, Bucks to the south, Oxfordshire to the south-west and Lincolnshire to the north- east(Last updated: 19/12/2020 17:36:38) Sulgrave map.png WILLIAM REEVES. Ref: 48000. Born: during 1802 at Launton, Oxfordshire. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1825 at Brill, Bucks to Fanny 48001. Died: Oct-Dec 1871 at Kings Sutton, Oxon aged 69. In 1871 Census lived at Little Mill, Kings Sutton, Oxon employed as an Agricultural Labourer.
Kings Sutton is a village, a parish, and a hundred in Northampton. The village stands near the River Cherwell, the Oxford canal, the Oxford and Wolverhampton railway, and the boundary with Oxfordshire, 3½ miles N by E of Aynho railway station, and 4¾ SSE of Banbury; and has a post office under Banbury Main PO.(Last updated: 12/12/2020 18:54:48) Kings Sutton Village.jpg Fanny REEVES. Ref: 48001. Born: during 1802 at Brill, Bucks. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1825 at Brill, Bucks to Reeves, William 48000. Died: Apr-Jun 1886 at Kings Sutton, Oxon aged 84. In 1881 was living in Wales St, King's Sutton, Oxon with daughter & her family, aged 79 described as a Pauper.
Brill is a village and civil parish in west Bucks, England, close to the border with Oxfordshire. It is about 4 miles (6 km) north-west of Long Crendon and 7 miles (11 km) south-east of Bicester. Brill's name is tautological, being a combination of Brythonic and Anglo Saxon words for 'hill' (Brythonic breg and Anglo Saxon hyll). The name attracted the attention of J. R. R. Tolkien, who based the Middle-earth village of Bree upon it.(Last updated: 12/12/2020 19:01:14) Brill, Bucks Windmill.jpg JOSEPH SIMONS. Ref: 48700. Born: around 1808 at Oxfordshire. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1830 at Hempton, Oxon to Simpson, Martha 48701. The Church of England parish church of St. John the Evangelist was completed in 1850 or 1851. Rev. William Wilson of Over Worton designed the Gothic Revival building and funded its construction. The building has Early English style lancet windows and a two-bay north arcade that led to a schoolroom. The church's font is a Norman one from Holy Trinity parish church, Over Worton.(Last updated: 19/12/2020 17:56:03) Hempton St John.jpg Martha SIMONS. Ref: 48701. Born: around 1808 at Oxfordshire. Father: Simpson, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1830 at Hempton, Oxon to Simons, Joseph 48700. Hempton is a village in Deddington civil parish about 5 miles (8 km) south of Banbury in Oxfordshire. Hempton is on the B4031 road between Deddington and Chipping Norton, which was a turnpike from 1770 until 1871.(Last updated: 19/12/2020 17:58:04) Hempton village.jpg
GENERATION 8 JOHN COVINGTON. Ref: 3008. Born: during 1764 at Ashwell, Herts. Father: Covington, John, Father Ref: 2682. Mother: Medlock, Elizabeth, Mother Ref: 4113. Mar: 4 Nov 1782 at Tadlow, Cambs to Jermyn, Susan 4156. Died: Apr 1826 at Guilden Morden, Cambs aged 61. Christened: 30 Sep 1764 at Ashwell. Marriage witnessed by C.Simons & George Love. Buried 25 April 1826 at Guilden Morden, Cambs.
Tadlow is a village and civil parish in South Cambs, England on the River Cam (or Rhee). It is 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-west of Cambridge and 9 kilometres (6 mi) north-east of Biggleswade, Beds. The parish church, north of the Biggleswade to Cambridge road, is dedicated to St Giles and was founded around 1092.(Last updated: 31/08/2003 19:22:43) Tadlow Church.jpg Susan COVINGTON. Ref: 4156. Born: Jan-Mar 1759 at Royston, Herts. Father: Jermyn, Thomas, Father Ref: 45500. Mother: Shadwell, Susan, Mother Ref: 45501. Mar: 4 Nov 1782 at Tadlow, Cambs to Covington, John 3008. Name shown as German or Jerman in some records. There is, however, a marriage entry on 24 Jan 1755 for Thomas Jarman & Susan Shadwell in Holy Trinity Cambridge.(Last updated: 31/08/2003 19:22:43)
Tadlow map.png SAMUEL FARMINGTON. Ref: 45600. Born: around 1774 at Cambs. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1796 at Guilden Morden, Cambs to Taylor, Elizabeth 45601. A significant cemetery dating from Roman times has been found in the south of the parish of Guilden Morden, containing at least 180 burials and indicating an important nearby settlement. The Guilden Morden boar, an Anglo-Saxon copper alloy figure of a boar that may have once served as the crest of a helmet, was found around 1864 or 1865 in a grave(Last updated: 18/12/2020 19:26:29) Guilden Morden sign.jpg Elizabeth FARMINGTON. Ref: 45601. Born: around 1774 at Cambs. Father: Taylor, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1796 at Guilden Morden, Cambs to Farmington, Samuel 45600. The parish church of Guilden Morden has been dedicated to St Mary since at least the 15th century. The oldest parts of the nave date back to the 13th century, with the majority of the building added in the 14th century. The present building consists of a chancel, aisled and clerestoried nave with south porch, and a west tower with a short spire. The tower dates from the 15th century, and the present spire replaced an older one in 1972. The basin of the font is 12th century. In 1522 Francis Hasilden, Lord of the Manor of Guilden Morden, was buried in the north aisle "before Jesus's Altar" in a tomb which cost his estate £20 sterling(Last updated: 18/12/2020 19:30:01) Guilden Morden The Pheasant.jpg THOMAS KING. Ref: 46008. Born: around 1772 at Beds. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 30 Jun 1794 at Lidlington, Beds to Elizabeth 46009. He was a Groom. Lidlington is a small village and civil parish in Central Beds, England surrounded by farmland, in the Marston Vale. The hamlets of Boughton End and Thrupp End are also part of the parish.(Last updated: 11/12/2020 19:51:01) Lidlington Village.jpg Elizabeth KING. Ref: 46009. Born: around 1772 at Beds. Father: Groom, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 30 Jun 1794 at Lidlington, Beds to 46008. The old church of All Saints,Lidlington, Beds prettily situated on a hill, is an edifice of brick and stone, consisting of chancel and nave and a tower containing one bell: in the church is an ancient mural tablet to Edward Platt; also a stone inscribed to Richard Jones, citizen and grocer of London, 1669, and a mutilated brass to the Goldington family, with figures, in the chancel aisle: in the churchyard is an elegant marble bomb to Sinetta, wife of Rev. William Charles Cavendish Bentinck, a former vicar of Ridgmont: this church is now so dilapidated as to be unfit for any religious purposes. The new church of St. Margaret, given to the parish by Hastings, 9th Duke of Bedford, and opened in Nov. 1886, is of sandstone in the Early English style, and consists of chancel, transepts and nave: there are 365 sittings.(Last updated: 11/12/2020 19:52:15) St Margarets Church Lidlington.jpg RICHARD PERKINS. Ref: 47000. Born: early 1762 at Turvey, Beds. Father: Perkins, Joseph, Father Ref: 47004. Mother: Ann, Mother Ref: 47005. Mar: 22 Mar 1783 at Keysoe, Beds to Carter, Jane 47001. Christened 26 Mar 1762 at Turvey, Beds.
Turvey is a village and civil parish on the River Great Ouse in Beds, England, about 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Bedford. The village is on the A428 road between Bedford and Northampton, close to the border with Bucks.
Turvey is recorded in Domesday Book of 1086 as a parish in the Hundred of Willey. There are eight separate entries for Turvey, including a total of 44 households. The Mordaunt family obtained the manor by marriage in 1197 and were ennobled as Barons of Turvey in the 16th century. The Mordaunt family house, Turvey Old Hall, was replaced by Turvey House in 1792, by which time the estate had passed to the Higgins family. It was extended in the 19th century and still stands. There is a second large house in the village called Turvey Abbey, which was historically a family house, but is now a Benedictine monastery.
The Church of England parish church of All Saints has Saxon origins but is almost certainly a post- Norman building. It is the largest church in the deanery of Sharnbrook and was in the Diocese of Lincoln until it was transferred to the Diocese of Ely in 1837. Since 1914 it has been in the Diocese of St Albans. It has a 13th-century door with its original ironwork, a Norman baptismal font, a wall painting of the crucifixion and some notable monuments, including monumental brasses. The Norman church was enlarged in the 14th and 15th centuries; sumptuous improvements were made by Sir Gilbert Scott.(Last updated: 01/04/2001) Keysoe Windmill.jpg
Jane PERKINS. Ref: 47001. Born: around 1762 at Beds. Father: Carter, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 22 Mar 1783 at Keysoe, Beds to Perkins, Richard 47000. (Last updated: 11/12/2020 17:41:48) Keysoe Bedfordshire.jpg
WILLIAM REYNOLDS. Ref: 40031. Born: around 1765 at Beds. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 10 Oct 1789 at Henlow, Beds to Taylor, Margaret 40032. Henlow is a village and civil parish in the Central Beds district of the county of Beds, England about 10.75 miles south-east of the county town of Bedford. The name Henlow is believed to derive from the old English henna hlaw, meaning in old English "hill of birds" or “hill frequented by birds.(Last updated: 30/06/2020 21:47:34)
Henlow Church.jpg Margaret REYNOLDS. Ref: 40032. Born: 10 Apr 1768 at Arlesey, Beds. Father: Taylor, Thomas, Father Ref: 40300. Mother: Anthony, Ann, Mother Ref: 40301. Mar: 10 Oct 1789 at Henlow, Beds to Reynolds, William 40031. Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed church in Arlesey, Beds, England. It became a listed building on 31 October 1966. Internal evidence dates the church to originally be from the 12th century, as only a nave. Aisles were later added in the 13th and 14th centuries.
In the 1600s, the original tower collapsed and was replaced by a small wooden belfry for many years. A nearby building that used to serv as a vestry, chapel and school was demolished in 1855 and replaced by the current vestry. The current tower was built in 1877.(Last updated: 30/06/2020 21:49:14) Parish Church of St Peter - Arlesey.jpg FRANCIS ALLEN. Ref: 40025. Born: during 1780 at Edith Weston, Rutland. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 2 Oct 1797 at Bedford to Whitney, Ann 40026. Edith Weston is a village and civil parish in the former county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. The village is named after Edith of Wessex (1029–1075), the queen of Edward the Confessor and sister of Harold Godwinson.
The Grade I listed church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin and includes stained glass by Paul Woodroffe and Hugh Arnold; the organ is by Samuel Green of London and dated 1787.(Last updated: 30/06/2020 21:29:09) Edith Weston.jpg Ann ALLEN. Ref: 40026. Born: during 1780 at Wittering, Northants. Father: Whiting, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 2 Oct 1797 at Bedford to Allen, Francis 40025. Whittering or Wittering, is a parish in the liberty of Peterborough, county Northampton, 3 miles S.E. of Stamford, and 2 N.W. of Wansford. The land is principally arable, and belongs to the Marquis of Exeter, who is lord of the manor. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Peterborough, value £112. The church, dedicated to All Saints, is of the 12th century.(Last updated: 30/06/2020 21:30:58) Wittering.jpg RICHARD CARTER. Ref: 40200. Born: around 1778 at Beds. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1810 at Kempston, Beds to Bull, Sarah 40201. Kempston is a town and civil parish located in Beds, England. Once known as the largest village in England.(Last updated: 19/12/2020 17:44:33)
Kempton village.jpg Sarah CARTER. Ref: 40201. Born: around 1778 at Beds. Father: Bull, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1810 at Kempston, Beds to Carter, Richard 40200. For many centuries, All Saints' Church in Church End, which was first Catholic and later Anglican, was the only place of worship in Kempston. It is attractively situated in a green churchyard close to the river, and the location is still rural. William the Conqueror's niece Judith commissioned the west tower, nave and chancel in 1100. The tower arch and chancel arch remain from Norman times.(Last updated: 19/12/2020 17:46:16) Kempston All Saints Church.jpg JAMES MAULE. Ref: 50010. Born: during 1777 at Barford, Oxon. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 23 Apr 1804 at Bloxham, Oxon to Box, Sarah 50011. 2nd Mar: 8 Apr 1822 at Bloxham, Oxon to Ayres, Anne 50012. Died: 8 Mar 1863 at Bloxham, Oxon aged 86. Bloxham is a village and civil parish in northern Oxfordshire on the edge of the Cotswolds, about 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Banbury. It is on the edge of a valley and overlooked by Hobb Hill. The village is on the A361 road.(Last updated: 09/03/2020 10:46:38) Barford Manor House.jpg Sarah MAULE. Ref: 50011. Born: around 1780 at Bloxham, Oxon. Father: Box, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 23 Apr 1804 at Bloxham, Oxon to Maule, James 50010. Died: 4 Jun 1812 at Bloxham, Oxon aged 32. In 1770 the main road between Banbury and Chipping Norton, which passes through Bloxham, was made into a turnpike. In 1815 the turnpike's trustees straightened the main road to follow its current course. They bought two cottages on the brook and demolished them to make the High Street bridge. The main road ceased to be a turnpike in 1871.(Last updated: 09/03/2020 10:48:50) Bloxham Church.jpg Anne MAULE. Ref: 50012. Born: early 1799 at Bloxham, Oxon. Father: Ayres, George, Father Ref: 40500. Mother: Viol, Mary, Mother Ref: 40501. Christened 24 Mar 1799 at Merton, Oxon. Merton is a village and civil parish near the River Ray, about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Bicester in Oxfordshire.(Last updated: 09/03/2020 10:50:39) Bloxham Museum.jpg RICHARD NASH. Ref: 44000. Born: 1800- 1801 at Swerford, Oxon. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1825 at Oxfordshire to Mary 44001. Died: Apr-Jun 1880 at Banbury, Oxon aged 79. In 1841 living in Hook Norton employed as an Agricultural Labourer & in 1851 as a Shepherd.
Swerford is a village and civil parish on the River Swere in the Cotswold Hills in Oxfordshire, England. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Chipping Norton.(Last updated: 11/09/2020 15:14:07) Hook Norton farming.jpg Mary NASH. Ref: 44001. Born: 1800- 1801 at Hook Norton, Oxon. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1825 at Oxfordshire to Nash, Richard 44000. Hook Norton is a village and civil parish in Oxfordshire, England. It is 4 1⁄2 miles (7 km) northeast of Chipping Norton and close to the Cotswold Hills.(Last updated: 11/09/2020 15:18:54) Hook Norton Village.jpg JOHN DANCER. Ref: 45011. Born: around 1779 at Eydon, Northants. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1804 at Eydon, Northants to Ann 45012. Died: 23 Jan 1838 at Eydon, Northants aged 58. Eydon is a village and civil parish in South Northants, about 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Banbury. The village is between 510 and 540 feet (160 m) above sea level on the east side of a hill, which rises to 580 feet (180 m) and is the highest point in the parish.(Last updated: 29/07/2020 10:27:48) Eydon St Nicholas Church.jpg Ann DANCER. Ref: 45012. Born: around 1779 at Eydon, Northants. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1804 at Eydon, Northants to Dancer, John 45011. Died: 21 Feb 1844 at Eydon, Northants aged 65. The parish of Eydon is bounded to the west by the River Cherwell, to the south by a stream that is one of its tributaries, and to the east and north by field boundaries.(Last updated: 29/07/2020 10:30:55) Eydon Village.jpg WILLIAM CLEAVER. Ref: 45200. Born: around 1797 at Sulgrave, Northants. Father: Cleaver, Ann, Father Ref: 45209. Mother: Cleaver, Ann, Mother Ref: 45209. Mar: around 1826 at Sulgrave, Northants to Wright, Martha 45201. The village has an unusual layout, with two streets (Magpie Road/Manor Road and Little Street) running parallel roughly and joined in a figure of eight. In three places there are traces of former medieval or post-medieval buildings. At the southwest corner of the village, south of the church, are traces of what may have been houses but are more likely to have been part of the manor complex based around the ringwork. Behind houses on the northwest side of the village are low banks and shallow ditches that suggest closes larger than the current gardens. In the northeast part of the village, on the south side of Manor Road, are traces of house platforms and earth banks that surrounded their closes.(Last updated: 14/12/2020 16:44:01) Sulgrave bridge.jpg Martha CLEAVER. Ref: 45201. Born: around 1801 at Sulgrave, Northants. Father: Wright, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1826 at Sulgrave, Northants to Cleaver, William 45200. The Church of England parish church of St James the Less in Sulgrave, Northants was built in the 13th and 14th centuries.(Last updated: 14/12/2020 16:46:03) Sulgrave village.jpg
GENERATION 9 JOHN COVINGTON. Ref: 2682. Born: during 1733 at Ashwell, Herts. Father: Covington, William, Father Ref: 3010. Mother: Walker, Susannah, Mother Ref: 4086. Mar: 2 Oct 1754 at Stotfold, Beds to Medlock, Elizabeth 4113. Died: Nov 1782 at Ashwell, Herts aged 49. Christened: 21 Oct 1733 at Ashwell. Labourer. Recd Poor Relief on 1.5 yds of cloth 25/12/1773 & 2 yds on 25/12/1775. Buried 10 November 1782 at Ashwell.
In the 18th century those who were too ill, old, destitute, or who were orphaned children were put into a local 'workhouse' or 'poorhouse'. Those able to work, but whose wages were too low to support their families, received 'relief in aid of wages' in the form of money, food and clothes.(Last updated: 11/06/2020 11:27:54)
Ashwell Museum.jpg Elizabeth COVINGTON. Ref: 4113. Born: around 1733 at Stotfold, Beds. Father: Medlock, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 2 Oct 1754 at Stotfold, Beds to Covington, John 2682. Died: Oct 1782 at Stotfold, Beds aged 49. She was buried 6 Oct 1782 in Stotfold.
Stotfold is a small town and civil parish in Beds. Stotfold is thought to have gained its name from the northern drovers breaking their journey south at this point on the A1 Great North Road and penning their horses (stots) in enclosures (folds) before continuing their journeys southwards. The River Ivel runs through the town. Stotfold covers 2,207 acres (8.93 km2)(Last updated: 01/04/2001)
Stotfold Church.gif THOMAS JERMYN. Ref: 45500. Born: around 1733 at Cambs. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 14 Jan 1755 at Cambridge to Shadwell, Susan 45501. Marriage record shown as Thomas Jarman and Susan Shadwell at Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge.(Last updated: 18/12/2020 19:05:42)
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Susan JERMYN. Ref: 45501. Born: around 1733 at Cambs. Father: Shadwell, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 14 Jan 1755 at Cambridge to Jermyn, Thomas 45500. (Last updated: 18/12/2020 19:08:41) Cambridge map.png JOSEPH PERKINS. Ref: 47004. Born: around 1739 at Beds. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1761 at Bedfordshire to Ann 47005. (Last updated: 11/12/2020 17:52:25) Bedfordshire old map.jpg
Ann PERKINS. Ref: 47005. Born: around 1739 at Beds. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1761 at Bedfordshire to Perkins, Joseph 47004. (Last updated: 11/12/2020 17:55:02) Bedfordshire Central.jpg THOMAS TAYLOR. Ref: 40300. Born: around 1766 at Beds. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1788 at Henlow, Beds to Anthony, Ann 40301. (Last updated: 19/12/2020 18:32:32) Henlow St Marys.jpg
Ann TAYLOR. Ref: 40301. Born: around 1766 at Beds. Father: Anthony, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1788 at Henlow, Beds to Anthony, Ann 40301. Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed church in Henlow, Beds, England. It became a listed building on 31 October 1966. The original footprint of the church dates back to the 12th century, but the current building dates mostly from the 15th century.(Last updated: 19/12/2020 18:34:01) Henlow village.jpg
GEORGE AYRES. Ref: 40500. Born: during 1772 at Oxfordshire. Father: Ayres, Job, Father Ref: 40510. Mother: Bateman, Jemima, Mother Ref: 40507. Mar: 7 Feb 1803 at Weston on the Green, Oxon to Viol, Mary 40501. Died: during 1867 at Oxfordshire aged 95. Weston-on-the- Green is a village and civil parish in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England, about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Bicester.(Last updated: 14/12/2020 23:36:34) Weston on the Green Chuch.jpg Weston on the Green, Bicester.jpg Mary AYRES. Ref: 40501. Born: around 1772 at Oxfordshire. Father: Viol, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 7 Feb 1803 at Weston on the Green, Oxon to Ayres, George 40500. The earliest surviving parts of the Church of England parish church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Weston on the Green are the Norman font and the ground stage of the west tower, which was built around 1200. By 1741 the medieval building was in ruins, and in 1743–44 all but the 13th century bell tower was rebuilt.
The replacement is a characteristically box-like Georgian church, with what were originally plain round-arched windows on the north and south sides. The Georgian building had an ornate plaster ceiling, but this collapsed in 1810. The surviving ornate Georgian surroundings of the south door are of a very high quality.
There is no east window. Instead the blank east wall is dominated by an altarpiece of the Ten Commandments thought to have been painted by the Italian master Pompeo Batoni (1708–87), although this has not been substantiated.(Last updated: 14/12/2020 23:39:08) Weston on the Green church inside.jpg
GENERATION 10 WILLIAM COVINGTON. Ref: 3010. Born: 1709- 1710 at Edworth, Beds. Father: Covington, Simon, Father Ref: 2992. Mother: Smith, Joanna, Mother Ref: 4060. Mar: around 1733 at Ashwell, Herts to Walker, Susannah 4086. Died: 30 Mar 1773 at Ashwell, Herts aged 63. Some records show him to have been born in Tyrone, Ireland, in Apr 1710, but this is unlikely as he was christened: 2 Apr 1710 at Edworth. Served in Militia 1764 at Ashwell. Labourer. Received gift of 2 yards cloth from Poor Relief 19/2/1740, from Rev'd Thomas Chapman & 2yds of cloth 4/1/1746.
Letter from William Pitt the Elder stating that he has ordered two troops of Horse Guards to march to Royston, in consequence of the riots reported by Lord Cowper, 6 Sept 1757; letter from James Gordon to Earl Cowper agreeing to meet Mr Jennings at Buntingford, "if such acts of sedition are not put a stop to the Mob will soon be our masters," 13 Sept 1758; further letter from James Gordon informing Lord Cowper that he has heard that there is to be a rising among the "same lawless fellows of Royston, Ashwell and other parishes that met last year" to oppose the Militia Act, and suggesting that Lord Cowper writes to the Secretary at War for troops to be ordered to the county, 20 Sept 1758; letter from William Wildman, Viscount Barrington, stating that he cannot move the troops stationed at Baldock to St Albans unless the latter can be looked on as a neighbouring town to Baldock, 30 Sept 1758; 7 letters replying to Lord Cowper's request to the writers to distribute papers relating to the Militia Act, some of them commenting on the disturbances at Berkhamsted and elsewhere, Sept 1757; letter from William Hale declining to act under the Militia Bill owing to his state of health, 7 July 1758(Last updated: 01/04/2001) Ashwell 1.gif Susannah COVINGTON. Ref: 4086. Born: around 1710 at Ashwell, Herts. Father: Walker, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1733 at Ashwell, Herts to Covington, William 3010. Died: 17 Nov 1771 at Ashwell, Herts aged 61. She was buried 17 Nov 1771 at Ashwell.
Ashwell is a village and civil parish situated about four miles north of Baldock in Herts.(Last updated: 01/04/2001) Ashwell Church.jpg JOB AYRES. Ref: 40510. Born: during 1735 at Oxfordshire. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1755 at Oxfordshire to Bateman, Jemima 40507. Died: during 1822 at England aged 87. The county of Oxfordshire in England was formed in the early years of the 10th century and is broadly situated in the land between the River Thames to the south, the Cotswolds to the west, the Chilterns to the east and The Midlands to the north, with spurs running south to Henley-on- Thames and north to Banbury.(Last updated: 14/12/2020 23:46:00) oxfordshire.jpg
Jemima AYRES. Ref: 40507. Born: around 1735 at Oxfordshire. Father: Bateman, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1755 at Oxfordshire to Ayres, Job 40510. (Last updated: 14/12/2020 23:50:18) Oxfordshire map.png
GENERATION 11 SIMON COVINGTON. Ref: 2992. Born: 1681- 1682 at Edworth, Beds. Father: Covington, William, Father Ref: 2955. Mother: Robinson, Mercy, Mother Ref: 4032. Mar: 23 Nov 1708 at Therfield, Herts to Smith, Joanna 4060. Died: Dec 1761 at Edworth, Beds aged 79. Christened: 14 Nov 1682 at Edworth. Buried 13 December 1761.
Edworth lies 3 miles (5 km) south-east of Biggleswade and 17.5 miles (28 km) south-west of Cambridge. The eastern parish boundary borders Herts. The hamlet is 45 metres (148 ft) above sea level. The land falls to 32 metres (105 ft) in the north- east corner of the parish. The highest point is the A1 road near Topler's Hill at 69 metres (226 ft).
The majority of the parish is arable farmland. The centre, north and west of the parish lie on boulder clay. The remainder is largely gault. The whole parish has highly fertile lime-rich loamy and clayey soils with slightly impeded drainage.(Last updated: 01/04/2001) Therfield Church 2.jpg Joanna COVINGTON. Ref: 4060. Born: around 1682 at Therfield, Herts. Father: Smith, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 23 Nov 1708 at Therfield, Herts to Covington, Simon 2992. Died: May 1757 at Therfield, Herts aged 75. She was buried 7 May 1757. Therfield is both a small village of approximately 4,761 acres (19 km²) and a civil parish (originally in Odsey Hundred and Royston Union) which sits upon the chalk range, three miles southwest of Royston, and six miles (10 km) northeast of Baldock and within the English county of Herts.
The name Therfield is a variation of Tharfield and anciently Þurreweld. It is a theophoric placename referring to Thunor, and either means 'Thunor's Field' or 'Thunor's High place", from the same Germanic root that gives 'veldt'. It was inhabited long before the Anglo Saxons came, as the Icknield Way runs through the village, and Neolithic barrows have been found on Therfield Heath.(Last updated: 01/04/2001) Therfield Church.jpg
GENERATION 12 WILLIAM COVINGTON. Ref: 2955. Born: during 1640 at Bedford. Father: Covington, John, Father Ref: 2927. Mother: Ann, Mother Ref: 4018. Mar: 19 Dec 1667 at Edworth, Beds to Robinson, Mercy 4032. Died: Dec 1705 at Edworth, Beds aged 65. Christened: 18 Oct 1640 at Bedford St Paul. He and his wife were excommunicated in 1669, but absolved in 1671. Was churchwarden in Edworth 1680-1699. Buried 25 Dec 1705.
Still to officially confirm link to father John, but it is logical to suggest Bedford/Edworth link and dates are close.
St Georges Church in Edworth is an early 13th- century church with a wealth of excellent carving, St George's belonged at one time to St Neot's Priory, which must account for the exceptional quality of the woodwork and carved stone decoration.
The church was begun about 1200, and the chancel and side aisles were added about a century later. Unusually, the aisles have porches at their western ends rather than the side of the aisle. The east window of the south aisle has a restored window from about 1330. In the 1830s the chancel was reduced in size due to subsidence. The church was restored in the late Victorian period under Revd Henry Buttershaw. The beautiful west window is dedicated to Buttershaw, who died in 1891. in the chancel is a window commemorating Flight Lt David Smyth DFC who was killed in World War II. On the south wall of the chancel is a window with fragments of medieval glass. There is a ring of three bells, the oldest of which dates to 1480.
One other interesting feature is the carved wooden choir stalls, dating to the 15th century. Many are decorated with carvings of animals. One carved finial resembles a dog, another looks like a bear and yet another like a headless lion. The octagonal font is 15th century and has different carvings on each traceried panel.
St George's is a pretty country church, with interesting Decorated and Perpendicular features worth seeing. The church is now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust and is no longer in use for regular worship. It is normally open daily to visitors.(Last updated: 10/08/2011 09:04:10) St_George's_Chu rch, Edworth.jpg
Mercy COVINGTON. Ref: 4032. Born: around 1643 at Edworth, Beds. Father: Robinson, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 19 Dec 1667 at Edworth, Beds to Covington, William 2955. Died: May 1716 at Edworth, Beds aged 73. She was buried 4 May 1716. (Last updated: 01/04/2001) Edworth map.png
GENERATION 13 JOHN COVINGTON. Ref: 2927. Born: during 1616 at Bedford. Father: Covington, William, Father Ref: 2619. Mother: Hinton, Joan, Mother Ref: 4006. Mar: around 1637 at Bedford to Ann 4018. Christened: 4 Feb 1616 at Bedford St Paul. Link from John to William is suggested by The Augenbaugh Family Tree (Carol Augenbaugh) but no full confirmation available.
Bedford was founded at a ford on the River Great Ouse, and is thought to have been the burial place of King Offa of Mercia, who is remembered for building Offa's Dyke on the Welsh border. Bedford Castle was built by Henry I, although it was destroyed in 1224. Bedford was granted borough status in 1165 and has been represented in Parliament since 1265. It is known for its large population of Italian descent.(Last updated: 10/08/2011 09:04:10) St Pauls graveyard.jpg Ann COVINGTON. Ref: 4018. Born: around 1616 at Bedford. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1637 at Bedford to Covington, John 2927. Bedford is 46 miles (74 km) miles north-northwest of London, 65 miles (105 km) southeast of Birmingham, 25 miles (40 km) west of Cambridge and 19 miles (31 km) east-southeast of Northampton.(Last updated: 01/04/2001)
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GENERATION 14 WILLIAM COVINGTON. Ref: 2619. Born: Jan- Mar 1582 at Bedford. Father: Covington, George, Father Ref: 2617. Mother: Wilbow, Elizabeth, Mother Ref: 3994. Mar: 20 Oct 1608 at Bedford St Paul to Hinton, Joan 4006. Christened: 7 Apr 1582 at Bedford St Paul.
Bedford's principal church is St Paul's, in the square of the same name at the historic centre of the town. It is the Civic Church of the Borough of Bedford and County of Beds and has a tall, iconic spire which is one of the dominant features of the town. There was an early Minster church on the site by 1066 and work on the present structure began in the early 13th century, but little remains from that period. John Bunyan and John Wesley both preached in the church. In 1865–1868 the tower and spire were completely rebuilt and the two transepts added and lesser alterations have been made since. From 1941 to the end of the Second World War the BBC's daily service was broadcast from St. Paul's.(Last updated: 10/08/2011 09:04:10) St-Pauls Bedford.jpg
Joan COVINGTON. Ref: 4006. Born: during 1587 at Bedford. Father: Hinton, Michael, Father Ref: 45400. Mother: Maiden, Patsuh, Mother Ref: 45401. Mar: 20 Oct 1608 at Bedford St Paul to Covington, William 2619. (Last updated: 01/04/2001) St Pauls Bedford pic 1.jpg
GENERATION 15 GEORGE COVINGTON. Ref: 2617. Born: around 1552 at Bedford. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 13 Mar 1576 at Bedford St Paul to Wilbow, Elizabeth 3994. Died: during 1613 at Bedford aged 61. The earliest known within my family tree which spans through 17 generations over nearly 470 years..
There are a number of sources online who believe that his father was John (ref 22445) which would provide us with 2 additional generations back to his father, Robert (ref 22443) but John's son George seems to have been born in 1868. For this to be our George, a marriage to Elizabeth Wilbow, definitely born in 1553, which is 15 years earlier than the George born 1568 is extremely unlikely, particularly in that era. What is more unlikely is the same source's suggestion that they were actually married in 1590 having had a child in 1580 & another in 1582, making George 12 years of age for the first birth & 14 at the second!! The marriage date shown here for our George & Elizabeth comes from actual Bedford St Paul's parish records.
From the 16th century Bedford and much of Beds became one of the main centres of England's lace industry, and lace continued to be an important industry in Bedford until the early 20th century.
St Paul's Church, in which George & Elizabeth were married and he, subsequently, was buried, is a Church of England parish church located on St Paul's Square in the town centre of the market and county town of Bedford, Beds, England. Formerly a medieval collegiate church, the large building of cathedral proportions with its later additions and iconic spire dominates the town. St Paul's is the largest Anglican church in Beds, and the church exercises a ministry of welcome to thousands of visitors and pilgrims from far and wide each year. St Paul's is officially recognised as a Major Parish Church and is a member of the Major Churches Network.
Originally constructed in the early 13th century, the present church building has undergone numerous alterations, extensions, rebuilds and restorations since this time. An Early English south porch does survive from the original 13th- century structure, however, and records trace the existence of a previous Collegiate church on this site as far back as 1066.
The Trinity Chapel of the church was first constructed in 1416, with maintenance of the chapel entrusted to the Holy Brotherhood of the Trinity. The church has long standing connections with Sir William Harpur and Dame Alice Harper, and the Trinity Chapel holds brasses of the couple. Sir William was the Lord Mayor of the City of London in 1562, and his Harpur Trust (which has a long history of operating independent schools in Bedford) has donated many of the stained glass windows in the church. Other improvements in the 15th century included Misericords in the Quire (or chancel) and two additional porches. The Trinity Chapel was used as an Archdeacon’s Court after the English Reformation.
George lived during a particular turbulent period of British history. The major highlights being: 1553 King Edward VI died and Lady Jane Grey becomes Queen for nine days, before Mary is crowned Queen of England. Mary daughter of Catherine of Aragon was the first woman to rule England as Queen in her own right. She was executed the following year. 1555 - 1558, under Queen Mary's rule, England returns to Roman Catholicism. Protestants are persecuted and about 300, including Cranmer, are burned at the stake. They become known as The Protestant Martyrs. 1558 Death of Queen Mary. Elizabeth is crowned Queen of England closely followed by the repeal of Catholic legislation in England. 1562 Witchcraft is made a capital offense in England 1564 William Shakespeare born in Stratford 1577 Francis Drake sets off to sail around the world 1584 Conspiracy against Elizabeth I involving Mary Queen of Scots 1586 Sir Walter Raleigh brings tobacco to England 1588 The Spanish Armada is defeated by the English fleet under Lord Howard of Effingham, Sir Francis Drake, and Sir John Hawkins 1601-1604 Shakespeare's Plays including Hamlet 12th Night Measure for 1603 Death of Queen Elizabeth. King James VI of Scotland, becomes James I, King of England, Ireland and Scotland. Scotland is no longer independent. 1604 King James I authorises the King James Bible. 1604-1608 Shakespeare writes Othello, King Lear, Macbeth, Anthony and Cleopatra and Coriolanus 1605 The Gunpowder Plot. A plot to blow up Parliament is devised by extremist Catholics but it is thwarted and the plotters hanged. 1608-1613 Shakespeare's last plays Tempest, Winter's Tale, Henry VIII & The Two Noble Kinsmen.(Last updated: 14/06/2020 19:17:15) St Pauls Churchyard Bedford.jpg
Elizabeth COVINGTON. Ref: 3994. Born: Apr 1553 at Bedford. Father: Wilbow, John, Father Ref: 48500. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: 13 Mar 1576 at Bedford St Paul to Covington, George 2617. Died: around 1594 at Bedford aged 41. Christened 4 Apr 1553 in Bedford. Surname shown as Wilbon in some records.(Last updated: 14/06/2020 20:44:04) St Pauls Bedford.jpg MICHAEL HINTON. Ref: 45400. Born: around 1564 at Bedford. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: Harford, Agnes, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1585 at Bedford to Maiden, Patsuh 45401. (Last updated: 17/12/2020 19:51:27) Bedfordshire COA.jpg
Patsuh HINTON. Ref: 45401. Born: around 1567 at Bedford. Father: Maiden, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1585 at Bedford to Hinton, Michael 45400. (Last updated: 17/12/2020 20:50:09) Maiden COA.jpg
GENERATION 16 JOHN WILBOW. Ref: 48500. Born: during 1522 at Arlesey, Beds. Father: not known, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Died: during 1620 at Arlesey, Beds aged 98. Arlesey is a small town and civil parish in Beds. It is near the border with Herts, about three miles north-west of Letchworth Garden City, four miles north of Hitchin and six miles south of Biggleswade
Around 1646 records show Sir Samuel Browne becoming principle landowner in the village having purchased Arlesey Manor (Etonbury) from John and Florence Farwell and it eventually passed to the Bedford Edwards family. The whole estate was split up and sold off in the late 1800's. This period also saw the economic growth of the village with the excavation of coprolite (phosphate rich fossilised dung which was processed into artificial fertiliser) and clay for brick making.(Last updated: 14/12/2020 11:09:51) arlesey map.png Agnes HINTON. Ref: 45402. Born: during 1540 at Beds. Father: Harford, Father Ref: 0. Mother: not known, Mother Ref: 0. Mar: around 1563 at Bedfordshire to Hinton . Died: during 1590 at Beds aged 50. (Last updated: 17/12/2020 20:54:25) Hinton COA.jpg