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William Cox c1838

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Elaine

Elaine Report 6 Jan 2009 13:57

Hi, I'm looking for relatives of William Cox c1838 possibly born in Somerset, UK m. to Jane Witcombe daughter of John.

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 6 Jan 2009 14:06

1881

John WITCOMB Head M Male 39 Compton Dando, Somerset, England Boot Manufacturer
Jane WITCOMB Wife M Female 40 Street, Somerset, England
Willie WITCOMB Son Male 14 Bristol, Gloucester, England Boot Manufacturer Works With His Father
Frederick WITCOMB Son Male 11 Bristol, Gloucester, England Scholar
Frank WITCOMB Son Male 9 Bristol, Gloucester, England Scholar
Alice WITCOMB Daur Female 7 Bristol, Gloucester, England Scholar
Susannah WITCOMB Daur Female 5 Bristol, Gloucester, England Scholar
Jane WITCOMB Daur Female 3 Bristol, Gloucester, England
Emily WITCOMB Daur Female 11 m Bristol, Gloucester, England


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Source Information:
Dwelling 21 Richmond St Nth
Census Place Bristol St Philip & Jacob Out, Gloucester, England
Family History Library Film 1341602
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 2499 / 44
Page Number 30

***Michelle***

***Michelle*** Report 6 Jan 2009 14:15

The marriage

William Cox 1859 Langport Somerset
View Record

Jane Witcomb 1859 Langport Somerset

England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index: 1837-1983
about William Cox
Name: William Cox
Year of Registration: 1859
Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep
District: Langport
County: Somerset
Volume: 5c
Page: 695 (click to see others on page)

1861 England Census
about William Cox
Name: William Cox
Age: 24
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1837
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Jane
Gender: Male
Where born: Compton Dunden, Somerset, England

Civil Parish: Clayhidon
County/Island: Devon
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage: View Image

Registration district: Wellington
Sub registration district: Culmstock
ED, institution, or vessel: 8
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 46
Household Members: Name Age
William Cox 24
Jane Cox 22
Mark Cox 1


Here is the 1851 of Jane

1851 England Census
about Jane Witcomb
Name: Jane Witcomb
Age: 11
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1840
Relation: Daughter
Father's Name: John
Mother's Name: Mary
Gender: Female
Where born: Glastonbury, Somerset, England

Civil Parish: Compton Dundon
County/Island: Somerset
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Disability: View Image

Registration district: Langport
Sub registration district: Somerton
ED, institution, or vessel: 1a
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 36
Household Members: Name Age
John Witcomb 48
Mary Witcomb 44
Ann Witcomb 19
Mark Witcomb 9
Thos Witcomb 4
Jane Witcomb 11







***Michelle***

***Michelle*** Report 6 Jan 2009 14:17

Poss 1871

1871 England Census
about William Cox
Name: William Cox
Age: 33
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1838
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Jane
Gender: Male
Where born: Long Sutton, Somerset, England
Civil Parish: St Philip and St Jacob
Ecclesiastical parish: Holy Trinity
County/Island: Gloucestershire
Country: England
Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Disability: View Image
Registration district: Clifton
Sub registration district: St Philip
ED, institution, or vessel: 12
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 61
Household Members: Name Age
William Cox 33
Jane Cox 31
Mark Cox 12
Charles Cox 10
Ellen Cox 8
William Cox 2 months


***Michelle***

***Michelle*** Report 6 Jan 2009 14:20

Would advise you to get the marriage cert for this1.There are several possible William Cox on the 1841-51.You are really going to need his father's name.

Michelle