Mary (c. 1760- )

1 Mary (c. 1760- ) [570]. Born c. 1760, Gloucs, England.

16 April 1781 John Withy married Mary Pouncer?

(c. 1610- )

1 [unnamed person] (c. 1610- ) [1060]. Born c. 1610.

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1 [unnamed person] ( - ) [841].

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1 [unnamed person] ( - ) [900].

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1 [unnamed person] ( - ) [854].

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1 [unnamed person] ( - ) [903].

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1 [unnamed person] ( - ) [907].

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1 [unnamed person] ( - ) [915].

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1 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1072]. Marr Thomas STURGE c. 1600.

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1 [unnamed person] ( - ) [891].

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1 [unnamed person] ( - ) [901].

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1 [unnamed person] ( - ) [821].

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1 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

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1 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1117].

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1 [unnamed person] ( - ) [685]. Marr Mary Jane MICKLE 1863.

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1 [unnamed person] ( - ) [528]. Marr Leon LONDON.

Ann PEPPERDINE (c. 1834- )

1 Ann PEPPERDINE (c. 1834- ) [544]. Born c. 1834, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire. Marr John FOSTER frm 1 Jul 1857 to 31 Oct 1857.

Ann PEPPERDINE, married John Foster in jul - Sep 1857.

In 1841 Census, lived at: "The Hall, Fiskerton".

In 1891 Census, she is shown as being a widow, living at 20, Lincoln Road, Barlings, Longworth.

2 Thomas PEPPERDINE (1799-1859) [1695]. Born 1799, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Pheobe SKEPPER 7 May 1822, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Died May 1859, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

4 Richard PEPPERDINE (1770-1821) [1697]. Born 1770, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Mary MARSDEN 19 May 1795, Bassingham, Lincolnshire, England. Died Mar 1821, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

8 Richard PEPPERDINE (1726-1814) [1699]. Born 1726. Marr Ann COULSON 23 Nov 1766, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Died Mar 1814, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

9 Ann COULSON (to1745-to1845) [1700]. Born to 1745, Lincolnshire, England. Died to 1845.

5 Mary MARSDEN (1768-1813) [1698]. Born 1768, Ashby-Puerorum, Lincolnshire, England. Died Aug 1813, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

3 Pheobe SKEPPER (1799- ) [1696]. Born 1 Sep 1799, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

6 Stephen SKEPPER (1760-1824) [1816]. Born 1 Apr 1760, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Elizabeth BLOW 1787, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Died Dec 1824, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

12 Reginald SKEPPER (1723- ) [1818]. Born 25 Mar 1723, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

13 Mary GREEN (to1727- ) [1819]. Born to 1727, Ashby-Puerorum, Lincolnshire, England.

7 Elizabeth BLOW (c. 1761- ) [1817]. Born c. 1761, Reepham, Lincolnshire.

Athena ( - )

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Mother: Michele HOPKINS, Michele

1 Athena ( - ) [303]. Born. Died.

2 Gary ( - ) [276]. Born. Died.

3 Michele HOPKINS ( - ) [202]. Born. Died.

6 Eric J HOPKINS (1937-2018) [200]. Born 1937, Dartford. Marr Daphne W ROGERS 1962, Sidcup, Kent. Died 17 Aug 2018, Staplehurst, Kent.

12 Henry HOPKINS (1904-1978) [199]. Born 10 Dec 1904. Marr Daisy SALISBURY c. 1933, Dartford. Died 1978, Dover, Kent.

In 1911 census, lived at; 6 Shermanbury Place, Erith, Dartford, Kent.

13 Daisy SALISBURY (1899-1977) [198]. Born 17 Jun 1899, Manchester (Union Workhouse, Salford). Died 1977, Dover, Kent.

In 1911 census, was shown as Salisbury - age 6; Mother Mary Ellen married Thomas Worrall 2 years earlier (in 1909).
in 1901 census, Daisy Salisbury (born in Salford, Lancashire) and Harry Salisbury (born in Chester, Cheshire) are shown as Boarders with Robert and Harriett Turner, at 14, Harriet Street, Broughton, Lancashire.
Not sure if Thomas Worrall was father?

7 Daphne W ROGERS (1940- ) [203]. Born 1940, Dartford. Died.

Becky ( - )

1 Becky ( - ) [658].

BROWER ( - )

1 BROWER ( - ) [710].

Curtis ( - )

1 Curtis ( - ) [840].

DIGBY ( - )

1 DIGBY ( - ) [989].

EDWARD III (1312-1377)

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EDWARD III, Edward_III_King of England

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Father: Edward II, Edward_II_King of_England

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Mother: Isabella CAPET, Isabella_of_France

1 EDWARD III1 (1312-1377) [309]. Born 13 Nov 1312, Windsor Castle. Died Jun 1377, Sheen Palace, Surrey, England.

2 Edward II1 (1284-1327) [196]. Born 25 Apr 1284, Caernarfon Castle. Marr Isabella CAPET 22 Jan 1307. Died 21 Sep 1327, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England.

King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet was born on 25 Apr 1284 in Caernarfon Castle, Wales. He died on 21 Sep 1327 in Berkeley Castle, England. The Cause of death was that he was murdered by his wife, Isabella (daughter of Philip IV of France).
Queen of England ISABELLA of France was born in 1292 in Paris, Seine, France. She died on 22 Aug 1358 in England.

4 Edward I1 (1239-1307) [204]. Born 17 Jun 1239, Westminster, London, England. Marr Eleanor OF CASTILLE 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Marr MARGEURITE OF FRANCE 10 Sep 1299. Died 7 Jul 1307, Burgh-On-Sands, Cumberland, England.

He was buried on 28 Oct 1307 in Westminster, London, England. He was married to Queen of England, Castile ELEANOR in 1254.
Children were:
i. England Plantagenet JOAN was born in 1272 in Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. She died on 23 Apr 1307 in Clare, Suffolk, England.
ii. England MARGARET was born in 1275. She died in 1318.
iii. England Plantagenet ELIZABETH was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. She died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND. She was buried on 23 May 1316 in Walden Abbey, Herts, England.
iv. King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet.

He was also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots; was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

8 HENRY III (1207-1272) [1008]. Born 1 Oct 1207, Winchester. Died 1272.

9 Eleanor of PROVENCE (1222-1291) [1009]. Born 1222. Died Jun 1291.

5 Eleanor OF CASTILLE1 (1241-1290) [195]. Born 1241, Castile, Spain. Died Nov 1290, Harby, Near Lincoln.

In 1254, English fears of a Castilian invasion of the English province of Gascony induced Edward's father to arrange a politically expedient marriage between his fourteen-year-old son and Eleanor, the half-sister of King Alfonso X of Castile.
Eleanor and Edward were married on 1 November 1254 in the Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. As part of the marriage agreement, the young prince received grants of land worth 15,000 marks a year.
Though the endowments King Henry made were sizeable, they offered Edward little independence. He had already received Gascony as early as 1249, but Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, had been appointed as royal lieutenant the year before and, consequently, drew its income, so in practice Edward derived neither authority nor revenue from this province. The grant he received in 1254 included most of Ireland, and much land in Wales and England, including the earldom of Chester, but the king retained much control over the land in question, particularly in Ireland, so Edward's power was limited there as well, and the king derived most of the income from those lands.

From 1254 to 1257, Edward was under the influence of his mother's relatives, known as the Savoyards, the most notable of whom was Peter of Savoy, the queen's uncle. After 1257, Edward increasingly fell in with the Poitevin or Lusignan faction — the half-brothers of his father Henry III — led by such men as William de Valence. This association was significant, because the two groups of privileged foreigners were resented by the established English aristocracy, and they would be at the centre of the ensuing years' baronial reform movement.
There were tales of unruly and violent conduct by Edward and his Lusignan kinsmen, which raised questions about the royal heir's personal qualities. The next years would be formative on Edward's character.

Eleanor of Castile was the first queen consort of Edward I of England. She was also Countess of Ponthieu in her own right from 1279 until her death in 1290, succeeding her mother and ruling together with her husband.

Edward married Eleanor at Las Huelgas in Spain (October 1254) and then traveled to Bordeaux to organize his scattered appanage.
Upon her death, Edward erected the famous Eleanor Crosses--several of which still stand--at each place where her coffin rested on its way to London. The best known are at Banbury and Charring (London).

10 Saint FERDINAND III (1199-1252) [454]. Born 5 Aug 1199. Marr Joan of DAMMARTIN. Died 30 May 1252.

King of Castile from 1217 and King of Galicia and León from 1230.

11 Joan of DAMMARTIN (c. 1200-1279) [455]. Born c. 1200. Died 16 Mar 1279, Abbeville.

3 Isabella CAPET1 (1292-1358) [308]. Born 1292, Paris, France. Died 22 Aug 1358.

Sometimes described as the She-wolf of France, she was Queen consort of England as the wife of Edward II of England. She was the youngest surviving child and only surviving daughter of Philip IV of France and Joan I of Navarre. Queen Isabella was notable at the time for her beauty, diplomatic skills and intelligence.

Isabella arrived in England at the age of twelve during a period of growing conflict between the king and the powerful baronial factions. Her new husband was notorious for the patronage he lavished on his favourite, Piers Gaveston, but the queen supported Edward during these early years, forming a working relationship with Piers and using her relationship with the French monarchy to bolster her own authority and power. After the death of Gaveston at the hands of the barons in 1312, however, Edward later turned to a new favourite, Hugh Despenser the younger, and attempted to take revenge on the barons, resulting in the Despenser War and a period of internal repression across England. Isabella could not tolerate Hugh Despenser and by 1325 her marriage to Edward was at a breaking point.

Travelling to France under the guise of a diplomatic mission, Isabella began an affair with Roger Mortimer, and the two agreed to depose Edward and oust the Despenser family. The Queen returned to England with a small mercenary army in 1326; moving rapidly across England, the King's forces deserted him. Isabella deposed Edward, becoming regent on behalf of her son, Edward III. Many have believed that Isabella then arranged the murder of Edward II. Isabella and Mortimer's regime began to crumble, partly because of her lavish spending, but also because the Queen successfully, but unpopularly, resolved long-running problems such as the wars with Scotland.

In 1330, Isabella's son Edward III deposed Mortimer in turn, taking back his authority and executing Isabella's lover. The Queen was not punished, however, and lived for many years in considerable style, although not at Edward III's court, until her death in 1358. Isabella became a popular "femme fatale" figure in plays and literature over the years, usually portrayed as a beautiful but cruel, manipulative figure.

6 Philip IV of FRANCE (1269-1314) [1556]. Born 1269. Died 29 Nov 1314.

7 Joan I of NAVARRE (1273-c. 1305) [1557]. Born 14 Jan 1273. Died c. Apr 1305.

Sources

1History books

Elizabeth (1801- )

1 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

Elizabeth (1791- )

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Elizabeth Hughes, samuel mottram_elizabeth hughes marriage 1810

1 Elizabeth Hughes (1791- ) [806]. Born 1791, Cheshire. Marr Samuel MOTTRAM 15 Oct 1810.

Elizabeth ( - )

1 Elizabeth ( - ) [822].

Ellen (1832- )

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Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?), great grandma wilson

1 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Marr Richard WILSON. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

Eunice LEWIS ( - )

1 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

Evelyn (c. 1897-c. 1997)

1 Evelyn (c. 1897-c. 1997) [321]. Born c. Oct 1897. Died c. 1997.

Gary ( - )

1 Gary ( - ) [107]. Born. Died.

Gwentlian ( - )

1 Gwentlian ( - ) [872].

Hannah CURTIS ( - )

1 Hannah CURTIS ( - ) [837]. Marr William TANNER 29 Mar 1771, Sidcot.

2 Curtis ( - ) [840].

3 [unnamed person] ( - ) [841].

Hannah LEE (c. 1767- )

1 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury. Marr Lloyd DAUBENY 1789, Henbury.1

2 William LEE ( -1809) [783]. Died 6 Aug 1809, Henbury.

3 Esther VEYSEY ( -1804) [784]. Died 25 May 1804, Henbury.

Sources

1"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

Henry I of Castile (1204-1217)

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Henry I, Enrique_I_de_Castilla

1 Henry I (1204-1217) [529]. Born 14 Apr 1204. Died 6 Jun 1217.

2 Alfonso VIII of CASTILE ( - ) [533].

3 Eleanor PLANTAGENET ( - ) [530].

6 Henry II of ENGLAND ( - ) [531].

7 Eleanor of AQUITAINE ( - ) [532].

Henry REED (1827-to1871)

1 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

3 Charlotte (REED) (1803- ) [646]. Born 1803, Taunton, S.

Shown as a widow in 1851 census, living at Newfoundland Street, St Paul, Bristol (with the Skeet family) - also, Mary Ann REED (b 1834 in Bristol), Servant.

Hester BOYE ( -1777)

1 Hester BOYE ( -1777) [835]. Marr Edward HARWOOD 13 Feb 1726, Sidcot. Died 2 Jan 1777, Frenchay. Buried 7 Jan 1777, Frenchay.

Hester Boye (widow - Frenchay meeting) married Edward Harwood (Frampton Cotterel meeting).

3 Francis ( - ) [1206].

Jane (1783- )

1 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Jessica (1989- )

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Mother: Gillian FOSTER, gilln_f

1 Jessica (1989- ) [306]. Born 28 Dec 1989. Died.

2 John AUGER ( - ) [108]. Born. Died.

3 Gillian FOSTER ( - ) [18]. Born. Died.

6 Ian FOSTER (c. 1920- ) [14]. Born c. 1920. Marr Pat NOALAN.

12 Frances Harold FOSTER1 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

13 Ethel MICKLE2 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

7 Pat NOALAN ( - ) [20]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Grave stone & Marriage certificate
2Grave stone & Grand-son

Joanna ( - )

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Father: Edward II, Edward_II_King of_England

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Mother: Isabella CAPET, Isabella_of_France

1 Joanna ( - ) [1010].

2 Edward II1 (1284-1327) [196]. Born 25 Apr 1284, Caernarfon Castle. Marr Isabella CAPET 22 Jan 1307. Died 21 Sep 1327, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England.

King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet was born on 25 Apr 1284 in Caernarfon Castle, Wales. He died on 21 Sep 1327 in Berkeley Castle, England. The Cause of death was that he was murdered by his wife, Isabella (daughter of Philip IV of France).
Queen of England ISABELLA of France was born in 1292 in Paris, Seine, France. She died on 22 Aug 1358 in England.

4 Edward I1 (1239-1307) [204]. Born 17 Jun 1239, Westminster, London, England. Marr Eleanor OF CASTILLE 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Marr MARGEURITE OF FRANCE 10 Sep 1299. Died 7 Jul 1307, Burgh-On-Sands, Cumberland, England.

He was buried on 28 Oct 1307 in Westminster, London, England. He was married to Queen of England, Castile ELEANOR in 1254.
Children were:
i. England Plantagenet JOAN was born in 1272 in Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. She died on 23 Apr 1307 in Clare, Suffolk, England.
ii. England MARGARET was born in 1275. She died in 1318.
iii. England Plantagenet ELIZABETH was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. She died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND. She was buried on 23 May 1316 in Walden Abbey, Herts, England.
iv. King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet.

He was also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots; was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

8 HENRY III (1207-1272) [1008]. Born 1 Oct 1207, Winchester. Died 1272.

9 Eleanor of PROVENCE (1222-1291) [1009]. Born 1222. Died Jun 1291.

5 Eleanor OF CASTILLE1 (1241-1290) [195]. Born 1241, Castile, Spain. Died Nov 1290, Harby, Near Lincoln.

In 1254, English fears of a Castilian invasion of the English province of Gascony induced Edward's father to arrange a politically expedient marriage between his fourteen-year-old son and Eleanor, the half-sister of King Alfonso X of Castile.
Eleanor and Edward were married on 1 November 1254 in the Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. As part of the marriage agreement, the young prince received grants of land worth 15,000 marks a year.
Though the endowments King Henry made were sizeable, they offered Edward little independence. He had already received Gascony as early as 1249, but Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, had been appointed as royal lieutenant the year before and, consequently, drew its income, so in practice Edward derived neither authority nor revenue from this province. The grant he received in 1254 included most of Ireland, and much land in Wales and England, including the earldom of Chester, but the king retained much control over the land in question, particularly in Ireland, so Edward's power was limited there as well, and the king derived most of the income from those lands.

From 1254 to 1257, Edward was under the influence of his mother's relatives, known as the Savoyards, the most notable of whom was Peter of Savoy, the queen's uncle. After 1257, Edward increasingly fell in with the Poitevin or Lusignan faction — the half-brothers of his father Henry III — led by such men as William de Valence. This association was significant, because the two groups of privileged foreigners were resented by the established English aristocracy, and they would be at the centre of the ensuing years' baronial reform movement.
There were tales of unruly and violent conduct by Edward and his Lusignan kinsmen, which raised questions about the royal heir's personal qualities. The next years would be formative on Edward's character.

Eleanor of Castile was the first queen consort of Edward I of England. She was also Countess of Ponthieu in her own right from 1279 until her death in 1290, succeeding her mother and ruling together with her husband.

Edward married Eleanor at Las Huelgas in Spain (October 1254) and then traveled to Bordeaux to organize his scattered appanage.
Upon her death, Edward erected the famous Eleanor Crosses--several of which still stand--at each place where her coffin rested on its way to London. The best known are at Banbury and Charring (London).

10 Saint FERDINAND III (1199-1252) [454]. Born 5 Aug 1199. Marr Joan of DAMMARTIN. Died 30 May 1252.

King of Castile from 1217 and King of Galicia and León from 1230.

11 Joan of DAMMARTIN (c. 1200-1279) [455]. Born c. 1200. Died 16 Mar 1279, Abbeville.

3 Isabella CAPET1 (1292-1358) [308]. Born 1292, Paris, France. Died 22 Aug 1358.

Sometimes described as the She-wolf of France, she was Queen consort of England as the wife of Edward II of England. She was the youngest surviving child and only surviving daughter of Philip IV of France and Joan I of Navarre. Queen Isabella was notable at the time for her beauty, diplomatic skills and intelligence.

Isabella arrived in England at the age of twelve during a period of growing conflict between the king and the powerful baronial factions. Her new husband was notorious for the patronage he lavished on his favourite, Piers Gaveston, but the queen supported Edward during these early years, forming a working relationship with Piers and using her relationship with the French monarchy to bolster her own authority and power. After the death of Gaveston at the hands of the barons in 1312, however, Edward later turned to a new favourite, Hugh Despenser the younger, and attempted to take revenge on the barons, resulting in the Despenser War and a period of internal repression across England. Isabella could not tolerate Hugh Despenser and by 1325 her marriage to Edward was at a breaking point.

Travelling to France under the guise of a diplomatic mission, Isabella began an affair with Roger Mortimer, and the two agreed to depose Edward and oust the Despenser family. The Queen returned to England with a small mercenary army in 1326; moving rapidly across England, the King's forces deserted him. Isabella deposed Edward, becoming regent on behalf of her son, Edward III. Many have believed that Isabella then arranged the murder of Edward II. Isabella and Mortimer's regime began to crumble, partly because of her lavish spending, but also because the Queen successfully, but unpopularly, resolved long-running problems such as the wars with Scotland.

In 1330, Isabella's son Edward III deposed Mortimer in turn, taking back his authority and executing Isabella's lover. The Queen was not punished, however, and lived for many years in considerable style, although not at Edward III's court, until her death in 1358. Isabella became a popular "femme fatale" figure in plays and literature over the years, usually portrayed as a beautiful but cruel, manipulative figure.

6 Philip IV of FRANCE (1269-1314) [1556]. Born 1269. Died 29 Nov 1314.

7 Joan I of NAVARRE (1273-c. 1305) [1557]. Born 14 Jan 1273. Died c. Apr 1305.

Sources

1History books

Lauren (1980- )

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Mother: Gillian FOSTER, gilln_f

1 Lauren (1980- ) [305]. Born 1980. Died.

2 John AUGER ( - ) [108]. Born. Died.

3 Gillian FOSTER ( - ) [18]. Born. Died.

6 Ian FOSTER (c. 1920- ) [14]. Born c. 1920. Marr Pat NOALAN.

12 Frances Harold FOSTER1 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

13 Ethel MICKLE2 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

7 Pat NOALAN ( - ) [20]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Grave stone & Marriage certificate
2Grave stone & Grand-son

Lewis TALBOT ( - )

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Father: John TALBOT, 1453, age 67, Battle_of_Castillon

1 Lewis TALBOT ( - ) [618].

Sir.

2 John TALBOT (c. 1386-1453) [617]. Born c. 1386. Marr Margaret BEAUCHAMP 6 Sep 1425. Died 17 Jul 1453, Battle of Castillon near Bordeaux.

John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, 1st Earl of Waterford, 10th Baron Strange of Blackmere, 7th Baron Talbot and 6th Baron Furnivall "jure uxoris" (by right of his wife), known as "Old Talbot" was an important English military commander during the Hundred Years' War, as well as the only Lancastrian Constable of France.

He was appointed in 1445 by Henry VI (as king of France) as Constable of France. Taken hostage at Rouen in 1449 he promised never to wear armour against the French King again, and he was true to his word. He was defeated and killed in 1453 at the Battle of Castillon near Bordeaux, which effectively ended English rule in the duchy of Gascony, a principal cause of the Hundred Years' War. His heart was buried in the doorway of St Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch, Shropshire.

4 Richard TALBOT ( - ) [626].

5 Ankaret le STRANGE ( - ) [627].

3 Margaret BEAUCHAMP (1404-1468) [616]. Born 1404. Died 14 Jun 1468.

During the troubled years of the Wars of the Roses, the dispute frequently passed from litigation to actual violence. Lord Berkeley sacked Margaret's manor at Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire, in return for which her son, the Viscount Lisle, stormed Berkeley Castle (1452) and took him prisoner. Margaret also succeeded in having Lord Berkeley's wife, Isabel Mowbray, committed to prison, where she died that year.


Her great-grandson John Dudley was created Earl of Warwick and subsequently Duke of Northumberland.

She is buried in St Faith under St Paul's at London.

6 Richard de BEAUCHAMP (1382-1439) [612]. Born 23 Jan 1382, Salwarpe in Worcestershire. Died 30 Apr 1439.

Was an English medieval nobleman and military commander.

He was made a Knight of the Garter in around 1405 and acquired quite a reputation for chivalry, and when in 1408 he went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, he was challenged many times to fight in the sporting combat which was then popular. On the return trip he went through Russia and Eastern Europe, not returning to England until 1410.

12 Thomas de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [613].

13 Margaret FERRERS ( - ) [614].

7 Elizabeth de BERKELEY (c. 1386-1422) [611]. Born c. 1386. Died 28 Dec 1422.

14 Thomas de BERKELEY (c. 1352-1417) [607]. Born c. 1352, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Died 13 Jul 1417.

15 Margaret de LISLE (1360-1392) [608]. Born 1360. Died 1392.

Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816)

1 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.1 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

2 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1718-1754) [787]. Born c. 1718. Christened 9 Nov 1718. Died 22 Dec 1754, St James, Bristol.

In PR as Mr buried in pavement of St James, Bristol

Lloyd, the second son of George I and Jane was born in Bristol and also baptised in St. Nicholas' Church on 9 November 1718.
On 9 December 1734, just after his sixteenth birthday, he was apprenticed for seven years, as a distiller, to Thomas Bagnold and his wife Ann.
He became a Freeman of the City of Bristol on 14 November 1739 as the 'son of George Daubeny, grocer'.
Lloyd took his younger brother, James, as an apprentice on 13 January 1742.
George I found employment for Lloyd in the Temple Street distillery.
On completion of his apprenticeship, Lloyd settled down and married Dulcibella Saxbury, a cousin, on 4 February 1742 at the Church of St. James, Bristol.
They had eight children:
As can be seen, most of Lloyd and Dulcibella's children died very young.

4 George DAUBENY (c. 1687-1741) [789]. Born c. 1687, Buckshaw Hill, Holwell, Somerset. Christened 5 Jul 1687, Bishop's Caundle. Marr Jane LLOYD 3 Apr 1712. Buried 28 Feb 1740, St. James' Church, Bristol. Died Feb 1741.

In 1701 George Daubeny moved from Dorset to the thriving port and City of Bristol.
At the age of sixteen he was apprenticed as a grocer to Dawbeny Buckler for seven years. There was no premium, a usual feature of such an agreement, presumably because of the family nature of the apprenticeship.
In 1710, aged twenty-three, he completed his apprenticeship and became a Freeman of Bristol. It is likely that he went into partnership with his master, Dawbeny Buckler, as George was Buckler's last apprentice and possible successor.
He founded a business of sugar refining and distilling which was headed by successive generations of Daubenys.
After Buckler's death, in 1719, George ran the store with hired labour under his own supervision. At the same time he entered the sugar world as a clerk at the Temple Street sugarhouse of David Macie & Co. George showed himself to be a good judge of the economic climate of Bristol. He made shrewd observations about industrial developments and the growth of the sugar industry and its associated subsidiary
— the distillation of rum, brandies, strong waters and vinegar — all connected with the sugar interests in the West Indies.
Within five years of his employment in the Temple Street refinery, George was a partner in the sugarhouse as well as the attached distillery. Before his fiftieth birthday he was also the owner of the sugar bakery at Halliers Lane.
George had become a prosperous and wealthy man. Perhaps the secret of his success was his ability to keep the business ?within the family'. As has been noted, his second apprentice was Charles Abington who married his sister Jane. After completing his apprenticeship, Abington and George jointly undertook the training of Robert Bridle as a grocer. Bridle was the son of a Dorset gentleman from Leigh.
On the completion of Bridle's training and when he became a Freeman, he entered the Halliers Lane firm as a clerk and George made him a trustee with his son George Daubeny II.
In 1748 the firm was trading as ?Daubeny and Bridle'. The family association was clearly strong since one of the great grandsons of George I had Bridle included in his name — Dr. Charles Giles Bridle Daubeny FRS [p124].



George III was a notorious politician and a founding partner of The Bristol Bank.
George Walters Daubeny was the last of the Bristol Daubenys.

The Daubeny family was of direct Norman descent in the male line, and the head of the South Petherton branch was successively Baron Daubeny by tenure, by writ of summons to parliament (c. 1295-1486) and by letters patent (1486-1548). The last of this line was Henry Lord Daubeny, later Earl of Bridgewater, who died without issue in 1548; his Uncle and heir, James Daubeny of Wayford, never laid claim to the barony.. Later Daubenys had distinguished careers in the Church and the army. Col. Henry Daubeny, 1779-1853, the father of H.C.B.D., who was also a keen genealogist, collected information concerning the Daubeny family and the related family of Hungerford, and compiled a manuscript pedigree (ACC/1096/041). His son continued his work on the pedigree with additions and corrections, and it was printed in 1884, but only as far as 1841. H.C.B.D. also arranged for the restoration of family tombs at South Petherton, Somerset, and Westminster Abbey. He collected material relating to families connected with the Daubenys by marriage (Hichens, Barnston, and Carpenter) and by name (the D'albinis, Delbenne and Theodore Agrippa D'Aubigne, grandfather of Madame de Maintenon). A recognised authority on the history of the family, he was consulted for advice and information by other Daubenys. Many members of the family took an active interest in the subject, not only in his lifetime, but also after his death, as can be seen in the correspondence concerning Philip D'Aubigni the Crusader (ACC/1086/130-137) and the shields of the barons of Magna Carta (ACC/1096/130-137). After his death the manuscript pedigree (ACC/1096/41) received further limited additions.

8 Andrew DAUBENY (c. 1653-1734) [791]. Born c. 1653. Christened 14 Apr 1653, Little Cheney, Dorset. Died 12 Sep 1734, Pulham, Dorset.

9 Sarah BLACKALL (c. 1660- ) [792]. Born c. 1660. Christened 1660, Britnell, Oxon.

5 Jane LLOYD (c. 1689-1761) [790]. Born c. 1689. Christened 1689, St James, Bristol. Died 15 Sep 1761, St James, Bristol.

10 John LLOYD ( - ) [1435].

Owned the St James’ Back properties.

3 Dulcibella SAXBURY (c. 1722-1787) [788]. Born c. 1722. Christened 1772. Died 1787.

Sources

1"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

Mary (1857- )

1 Mary (1857- ) [551]. Born 1857, Liverpool. Marr Arthur BURNS 1884.

Mary (1850- )

1 Mary (1850- ) [496]. Born 1850, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales.

from 1881 census, lived at 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton.

Mary ( - )

1 Mary ( - ) [782]. Marr Henry SHIELD 12 May 1829, Portishead Quaker.

Marriage witnesses: Woolen drapers of George/Lydia. Dau of Henry/Mary - Portishead Friends Meeting House, 11 St Mary’s Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 6QP

Mary ( - )

1 Mary ( - ) [1191].

Matilda WATKINS (1865- )

1 Matilda WATKINS (1865- ) [728]. Born 1865, Bryngun Radnorshire V. Marr Robert TRUMPER frm 1 Jul 1883 to 30 Sep 1883, Kington, Herefordshire.

Mimi ( - )

1 Mimi ( - ) [56]. Born. Died.

Muriel ( - )

1 Muriel ( - ) [997].

Orinthea ( - )

1 Orinthea ( - ) [717].

Pamela DAVIES ( - )

1 Pamela DAVIES ( - ) [723]. Marr Ralph CHAMBERS frm 1 Apr 1948 to 30 Jun 1948, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset.

2 Stephen DAVIES ( - ) [726]. Marr Ellen Gwendoline TRUMPER 1921.

Marriage registration district: Kington; County: Herefordshire
Volume no: 6A; Page no: 1163.

3 Ellen Gwendoline TRUMPER (1898- ) [725]. Born 1898, Kington, Herefordshire.

6 Robert TRUMPER (1866- ) [727]. Born 1866, Eardisley Hereford. Marr Matilda WATKINS frm 1 Jul 1883 to 30 Sep 1883, Kington, Herefordshire.

In 1911 Census, lived at: The Green Eardisley Hereford.

7 Matilda WATKINS (1865- ) [728]. Born 1865, Bryngun Radnorshire V.

Rachel ( - )

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Mother: Suzanne FOSTER, suzn_f

1 Rachel ( - ) [307]. Born. Died.

2 Gary ( - ) [107]. Born. Died.

3 Suzanne FOSTER ( - ) [19]. Born. Died.

6 Ian FOSTER (c. 1920- ) [14]. Born c. 1920. Marr Pat NOALAN.

12 Frances Harold FOSTER1 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

13 Ethel MICKLE2 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

7 Pat NOALAN ( - ) [20]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Grave stone & Marriage certificate
2Grave stone & Grand-son

Richard GRAY (1941- )

1 Richard GRAY (1941- ) [12]. Born 21 Dec 1941. Marr Mary JAMES 17 Dec 1963.

2 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

4 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

8 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

9 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

5 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

10 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

11 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

3 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON1 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

6 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

12 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

13 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

7 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

14 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

15 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Daughter - D B Gray

unknown (c. 1815- )

1 unknown (c. 1815- ) [667]. Born c. 1815. Marr Peter BERNSTEIN 1840, Poland.

Unknown ( - )

1 Unknown ( - ) [1169].

Xaviera ( - )

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Mother: Michele HOPKINS, Michele

1 Xaviera ( - ) [304]. Born. Died.

2 Gary ( - ) [276]. Born. Died.

3 Michele HOPKINS ( - ) [202]. Born. Died.

6 Eric J HOPKINS (1937-2018) [200]. Born 1937, Dartford. Marr Daphne W ROGERS 1962, Sidcup, Kent. Died 17 Aug 2018, Staplehurst, Kent.

12 Henry HOPKINS (1904-1978) [199]. Born 10 Dec 1904. Marr Daisy SALISBURY c. 1933, Dartford. Died 1978, Dover, Kent.

In 1911 census, lived at; 6 Shermanbury Place, Erith, Dartford, Kent.

13 Daisy SALISBURY (1899-1977) [198]. Born 17 Jun 1899, Manchester (Union Workhouse, Salford). Died 1977, Dover, Kent.

In 1911 census, was shown as Salisbury - age 6; Mother Mary Ellen married Thomas Worrall 2 years earlier (in 1909).
in 1901 census, Daisy Salisbury (born in Salford, Lancashire) and Harry Salisbury (born in Chester, Cheshire) are shown as Boarders with Robert and Harriett Turner, at 14, Harriet Street, Broughton, Lancashire.
Not sure if Thomas Worrall was father?

7 Daphne W ROGERS (1940- ) [203]. Born 1940, Dartford. Died.

Yvette ( - )

1 Yvette ( - ) [478]. Born. Marr Richard LONDON. Died.

Yvette ( - )

1 Yvette ( - ) [524].

( - )

1 [unnamed person] ( - ) [273]. Born. Died.

Esther ( - )

1 Esther ( - ) [98]. Born. Died.

Second wife of Avon Gray (his first wife was Valerie).

Gary ( - )

1 Gary ( - ) [276]. Born. Died.

Alice ( -1781)

1 Alice ( -1781) [381]. Born. Died 1781.

Andrew ( - )

1 Andrew ( - ) [247]. Born. Died.

2 Ken ( - ) [245]. Born. Died.

3 Christine WILSON ( - ) [206]. Born. Died.

6 Clifford WILSON ( - ) [71]. Born. Died.

12 Clifford Augustus (Gus) WILSON (1882- ) [60]. Born 1882. Marr Louise FREEMAN 1909. Died.

13 Louise FREEMAN (1881- ) [70]. Born 1881. Died.

7 Peggy ( - ) [205].

Elizabeth ( - )

1 Elizabeth ( - ) [231]. Born. Died.

Enid ( - )

1 Enid ( - ) [228]. Born. Died.

Imray ( - )

1 Imray ( - ) [256]. Born. Died.

Jean (1926-1966)

1 Jean (1926-1966) [221]. Born 1926. Died 1966, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom.

Ken ( - )

1 Ken ( - ) [245]. Born. Died.

Milly ( - )

1 Milly ( - ) [93]. Born. Died.

First wife of Bertram Allen Gray.

Olivia ( - )

1 Olivia ( - ) [255]. Born. Died.

Peggy ( - )

1 Peggy ( - ) [205].

Sarah COCKAYNE ( - )

1 Sarah Helen COCKAYNE ( - ) [234]. Born. Marr Christopher ORME 19 Jan 1996, Sheffield. Died.

Susie ( - )

1 Susie ( - ) [246]. Born. Died.

2 Ken ( - ) [245]. Born. Died.

3 Christine WILSON ( - ) [206]. Born. Died.

6 Clifford WILSON ( - ) [71]. Born. Died.

12 Clifford Augustus (Gus) WILSON (1882- ) [60]. Born 1882. Marr Louise FREEMAN 1909. Died.

13 Louise FREEMAN (1881- ) [70]. Born 1881. Died.

7 Peggy ( - ) [205].

Valerie ( - )

1 Valerie ( - ) [97]. Born. Died.

First wife of Avon Gray.

King Edward I Plantagenet (1239-1307)

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Edward I, edward_1

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Father: HENRY III, Henry_III

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Mother: Eleanor of PROVENCE, Eleonor_Provence

1 Edward I1 (1239-1307) [204]. Born 17 Jun 1239, Westminster, London, England. Marr Eleanor OF CASTILLE 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Marr MARGEURITE OF FRANCE 10 Sep 1299. Died 7 Jul 1307, Burgh-On-Sands, Cumberland, England.

He was buried on 28 Oct 1307 in Westminster, London, England. He was married to Queen of England, Castile ELEANOR in 1254.
Children were:
i. England Plantagenet JOAN was born in 1272 in Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. She died on 23 Apr 1307 in Clare, Suffolk, England.
ii. England MARGARET was born in 1275. She died in 1318.
iii. England Plantagenet ELIZABETH was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. She died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND. She was buried on 23 May 1316 in Walden Abbey, Herts, England.
iv. King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet.

He was also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots; was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

2 HENRY III (1207-1272) [1008]. Born 1 Oct 1207, Winchester. Died 1272.

4 John LACKLAND (c. 1166-c. 1216) [1586]. Born c. Dec 1166. Marr Isabella, Countess of ANGOULÊME 1200. Died c. Oct 1216.

John (24 December 1166 – 18/19 October 1216), also known as John Lackland (French: Jean Sansterre), was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death. During John's reign, England lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France, which resulted in the collapse of most of the Angevin Empire and contributed to the subsequent growth in power of the Capetian dynasty during the 13th century. The baronial revolt at the end of John's reign led to the signing of the Magna Carta, a document often considered to be an early step in the evolution of the constitution of the United Kingdom.

John, the youngest of five sons of King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine, was at first not expected to inherit significant lands. Following the failed rebellion of his elder brothers between 1173 and 1174, however, John became Henry's favourite child. He was appointed the Lord of Ireland in 1177 and given lands in England and on the continent. John's elder brothers William, Henry and Geoffrey died young; by the time Richard I became king in 1189, John was a potential heir to the throne. John unsuccessfully attempted a rebellion against Richard's royal administrators whilst his brother was participating in the Third Crusade. Despite this, after Richard died in 1199, John was proclaimed king of England, and came to an agreement with Philip II of France to recognise John's possession of the continental Angevin lands at the peace treaty of Le Goulet in 1200.

8 Henry II (1133-1189) [1587]. Born 5 Mar 1133. Marr Eleanor of AQUITAINE 18 May 1152. Died 6 Jul 1189.

Henry II (5 March 1133 - 6 July 1189), also known as Henry Curtmantle, Henry FitzEmpress or Henry Plantagenet, ruled as King of England (1154–89), Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Count of Nantes, and Lord of Ireland and, at various times, controlled Wales, Scotland and Brittany. Henry was born to Geoffrey of Anjou and Matilda, who claimed the title of Empress from her first marriage. He became actively involved in his mother's efforts to claim the throne of England by the age of 14, and was made the Duke of Normandy at 17. He inherited Anjou in 1151 and shortly afterwards married Eleanor of Aquitaine, whose marriage to the French king Louis VII had recently been annulled. Henry's military expedition to England in 1153 led to King Stephen agreeing to a peace treaty in 1153 and Henry inheriting the kingdom on Stephen's death a year later. Still quite young, he now controlled what would later be called the Angevin empire stretching across much of western Europe.

Henry was an energetic and sometimes ruthless ruler, driven by a desire to restore the lands and privileges of his royal grandfather, Henry I of England. During the early years of the younger Henry's reign he restored the royal administration in England, re-established hegemony over Wales and gained full control over his lands in Anjou, Maine and Touraine. Henry soon came into conflict with Louis VII and the two rulers fought what has been termed a "Cold War" over several decades. Henry expanded his empire, often at Louis's expense, taking Brittany, pushing east into central France and south into Toulouse; despite numerous peace conferences and treaties no permanent peace was reached. Meanwhile, Henry undertook various legal reforms in both England and Normandy, establishing the basis for the future English Common Law, and reformed the royal finances and currency. Although Henry usually worked well with the local hierarchies of the Church, his desire to control and reform the relationship between the Church in England led to conflict with his former friend, the Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket. This controversy lasted for much of the 1160s and resulted in Becket's death in 1170, for which Henry was widely blamed.

As Henry's reign progressed he had many children with Eleanor and tensions over the future inheritance of the empire began to emerge, encouraged by first Louis VII and then Louis's son and successor Philip Augustus. In 1173 Henry's then eldest son, Henry, usually known as "Young Henry", rebelled in protest at his treatment by Henry; he was joined by his brothers Richard, Geoffrey and by their mother, Eleanor. France, Scotland, Flanders and Boulogne allied with the rebels against Henry. The Great Revolt spread across Henry's lands and was only defeated by Henry's vigorous military action and talented local commanders, many of them "new men" appointed for their loyalty and administrative skills. Henry was mostly generous in victory and appeared at the height of his powers. Young Henry and Geoffrey revolted again in 1183, however, resulting in Young Henry's death. Despite invading Ireland to provide lands for his youngest son John, Henry struggled to find ways to satisfy all his sons' desires for land and immediate power. Philip successfully played on Richard's fears that Henry would make John king and a final rebellion broke out in 1189. Decisively defeated by Philip and Richard and suffering from a bleeding ulcer, Henry retreated to Chinon in Anjou where he died.

Henry's empire did not long outlast him and collapsed during the reign of his youngest son John. Many of the changes Henry introduced during his long rule, however, had major long-term consequences. Henry's legal changes are generally considered to have laid down the basis for the English Common Law, while his intervention in Brittany, Wales and Scotland had a significant long-term impact on the development of their societies and governmental systems. Historical interpretations of Henry's reign have changed considerably over time. In the 18th century, scholars argued that Henry was a driving force in the creation of a genuinely English monarchy and, ultimately, a unified Britain. Victorian historians expressed more concern over the king's private life and treatment of Becket, but - influenced by the emergence of the British empire - were keenly interested in the formation of Henry's own empire. Late twentieth century historians have focused on combining British and French historical accounts of Henry, challenging earlier Anglocentric interpretations of his reign.

9 Eleanor of AQUITAINE (c. 1123-1204) [1590]. Born c. 1123. Marr Louis VII of FRANCE 12 Jul 1137. Died 31 Mar 1204.

Eleanor of Aquitaine (in French: Aliénor d’Aquitaine, Éléonore de Guyenne) (1122 or 1124 - 1 April 1204) was one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in Western Europe during the High Middle Ages. As well as being Duchess of Aquitaine in her own right, she was queen consort of France (1137–1152) and of England (1154–1189). She was the patroness of such literary figures as Wace, Benoît de Sainte-Maure, and Bernart de Ventadorn.

Eleanor succeeded her father as suo jure Duchess of Aquitaine and Countess of Poitiers at the age of fifteen, and thus became the most eligible bride in Europe. Three months after her accession, she married Louis VII, son and junior co-ruler of her guardian, King Louis The Fat. As Queen of France, she participated in the unsuccessful Second Crusade. Soon after the Crusade was over, Eleanor sought an annulment of her marriage[2] but was rejected by Pope Eugene III.[3] However, after the birth of Alix, another daughter, Louis agreed to an annulment.[4] The marriage was annulled on 11 March 1152, on the grounds of consanguinity within the fourth degree. Their daughters were declared legitimate and custody was awarded to Louis, while Eleanor's lands were restored to her.

As soon as the annulment was granted, Eleanor became engaged to Henry Plantagenet, Count of Anjou and Duke of Normandy, her cousin within the third degree, who was nine years younger than her. The couple married on 18 May 1152, eight weeks after the annulment of Eleanor's first marriage. On 25 October 1154, Henry ascended the throne of the Kingdom of England, making Eleanor Queen of the English. Over the next thirteen years, she bore Henry eight children: five sons, two of whom would become king, and three daughters. However, Henry and Eleanor eventually became estranged. She was imprisoned between 1173 and 1189 for supporting her son Henry's revolt against her husband.

Eleanor was widowed on 6 July 1189. Her husband was succeeded by their son, Richard I, who immediately released his mother. Now queen dowager, Eleanor acted as a regent for her son while he went off on the Third Crusade. Eleanor survived her son Richard and lived well into the reign of her youngest son John. By the time of her death she had outlived all of her children except for King John and Eleanor, Queen of Castile.

5 Isabella, Countess of GLOUCESTER (c. 1173-1217) [1605]. Born c. 1173. Died 14 Oct 1217.

3 Eleanor of PROVENCE (1222-1291) [1009]. Born 1222. Died Jun 1291.

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Joan ACRE Plantagenet (1272-1307)

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Joan of ACRE, Joan of Acre

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Father: Edward I, edward_1

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Mother: Eleanor OF CASTILLE, Eleonor of Castille

1 Joan of ACRE (1272-1307) [194]. Born Apr 1272, Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. Marr Gilbert DE CLARE c. 1290. Marr Ralph de MONTHERMER 1297. Died 23 Apr 1307, Clare, Suffolk, England.

The daughter of King Edward I of England and Eleanor of Castile. The name "Acre" derives from her birthplace in the Holy Land while her parents were on a crusade.

She was married twice; her first husband was Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester, one of the most powerful nobles in her father's kingdom; her second husband was Ralph de Monthermer, a squire in her household whom she married in secrecy.

Joan is most notable for the claim that miracles have allegedly taken place at her grave, and for the multiple references of her in literature.

2 Edward I1 (1239-1307) [204]. Born 17 Jun 1239, Westminster, London, England. Marr Eleanor OF CASTILLE 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Marr MARGEURITE OF FRANCE 10 Sep 1299. Died 7 Jul 1307, Burgh-On-Sands, Cumberland, England.

He was buried on 28 Oct 1307 in Westminster, London, England. He was married to Queen of England, Castile ELEANOR in 1254.
Children were:
i. England Plantagenet JOAN was born in 1272 in Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. She died on 23 Apr 1307 in Clare, Suffolk, England.
ii. England MARGARET was born in 1275. She died in 1318.
iii. England Plantagenet ELIZABETH was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. She died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND. She was buried on 23 May 1316 in Walden Abbey, Herts, England.
iv. King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet.

He was also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots; was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

4 HENRY III (1207-1272) [1008]. Born 1 Oct 1207, Winchester. Died 1272.

8 John LACKLAND (c. 1166-c. 1216) [1586]. Born c. Dec 1166. Marr Isabella, Countess of ANGOULÊME 1200. Died c. Oct 1216.

John (24 December 1166 – 18/19 October 1216), also known as John Lackland (French: Jean Sansterre), was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death. During John's reign, England lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France, which resulted in the collapse of most of the Angevin Empire and contributed to the subsequent growth in power of the Capetian dynasty during the 13th century. The baronial revolt at the end of John's reign led to the signing of the Magna Carta, a document often considered to be an early step in the evolution of the constitution of the United Kingdom.

John, the youngest of five sons of King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine, was at first not expected to inherit significant lands. Following the failed rebellion of his elder brothers between 1173 and 1174, however, John became Henry's favourite child. He was appointed the Lord of Ireland in 1177 and given lands in England and on the continent. John's elder brothers William, Henry and Geoffrey died young; by the time Richard I became king in 1189, John was a potential heir to the throne. John unsuccessfully attempted a rebellion against Richard's royal administrators whilst his brother was participating in the Third Crusade. Despite this, after Richard died in 1199, John was proclaimed king of England, and came to an agreement with Philip II of France to recognise John's possession of the continental Angevin lands at the peace treaty of Le Goulet in 1200.

9 Isabella, Countess of GLOUCESTER (c. 1173-1217) [1605]. Born c. 1173. Died 14 Oct 1217.

5 Eleanor of PROVENCE (1222-1291) [1009]. Born 1222. Died Jun 1291.

3 Eleanor OF CASTILLE1 (1241-1290) [195]. Born 1241, Castile, Spain. Died Nov 1290, Harby, Near Lincoln.

In 1254, English fears of a Castilian invasion of the English province of Gascony induced Edward's father to arrange a politically expedient marriage between his fourteen-year-old son and Eleanor, the half-sister of King Alfonso X of Castile.
Eleanor and Edward were married on 1 November 1254 in the Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. As part of the marriage agreement, the young prince received grants of land worth 15,000 marks a year.
Though the endowments King Henry made were sizeable, they offered Edward little independence. He had already received Gascony as early as 1249, but Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, had been appointed as royal lieutenant the year before and, consequently, drew its income, so in practice Edward derived neither authority nor revenue from this province. The grant he received in 1254 included most of Ireland, and much land in Wales and England, including the earldom of Chester, but the king retained much control over the land in question, particularly in Ireland, so Edward's power was limited there as well, and the king derived most of the income from those lands.

From 1254 to 1257, Edward was under the influence of his mother's relatives, known as the Savoyards, the most notable of whom was Peter of Savoy, the queen's uncle. After 1257, Edward increasingly fell in with the Poitevin or Lusignan faction — the half-brothers of his father Henry III — led by such men as William de Valence. This association was significant, because the two groups of privileged foreigners were resented by the established English aristocracy, and they would be at the centre of the ensuing years' baronial reform movement.
There were tales of unruly and violent conduct by Edward and his Lusignan kinsmen, which raised questions about the royal heir's personal qualities. The next years would be formative on Edward's character.

Eleanor of Castile was the first queen consort of Edward I of England. She was also Countess of Ponthieu in her own right from 1279 until her death in 1290, succeeding her mother and ruling together with her husband.

Edward married Eleanor at Las Huelgas in Spain (October 1254) and then traveled to Bordeaux to organize his scattered appanage.
Upon her death, Edward erected the famous Eleanor Crosses--several of which still stand--at each place where her coffin rested on its way to London. The best known are at Banbury and Charring (London).

6 Saint FERDINAND III (1199-1252) [454]. Born 5 Aug 1199. Marr Joan of DAMMARTIN. Died 30 May 1252.

King of Castile from 1217 and King of Galicia and León from 1230.

12 Alfonso IX of LEÓN (1171-c. 1230) [597]. Born 15 Aug 1171. Died c. 23 Sep 1230.

Was king of León and Galicia from the death of his father Ferdinand II in 1188 until his own death. According to Ibn Khaldun, he is said to have been called the Baboso or Slobberer because he was subject to fits of rage during which he foamed at the mouth.

13 Doña BERENGUELA (1180-1246) [457]. Born 1180. Marr Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ 1197. Died 8 Nov 1246.

7 Joan of DAMMARTIN (c. 1200-1279) [455]. Born c. 1200. Died 16 Mar 1279, Abbeville.

14 Simon of DAMMARTIN (1180-1239) [595]. Born 1180. Died 21 Sep 1239.

15 Marie of PONTHIEU (1199-1251) [596]. Born 17 Apr 1199. Died 1251.

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Senny ALDAM (1885-1959)

1 Senny ALDAM (1885-1959) [661]. Born 1885, Liverpool. Marr Frederick William BERNSTEIN 10 Oct 1909, St. Alban Church, Bevington, Liverpool. Died 1959.

Emily ALLEN (1857- )

1 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Marr Avon GRAY 5 Feb 1885. Died.

2 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

3 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

James ALLEN (1822- )

1 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Beatrice ANDREWS (1888-1967)

1 Beatrice May (Trixie) ANDREWS (1888-1967) [73]. Born 1888. Died 1967.

Sarah (HADLAND?) (1826- )

1 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Eleanor AQUITAINE ( - )

1 Eleanor of AQUITAINE ( - ) [532].

Jane ARUNDEL ( - )

1 Jane ARUNDEL ( - ) [895].

Elizabeth ARUNDELL (1693-1743)

1 Elizabeth ARUNDELL (1693-1743) [937]. Born 15 Sep 1693. Died 24 Jun 1743.

2 Henry ARUNDELL ( -1726) [935]. Marr Elizabeth PANTON Aug 1691. Died 9 Apr 1726.

4 Thomas ARUNDELL (1633- ) [933]. Born 1633.

8 Henry ARUNDELL (1607- ) [931]. Born 1607.

9 Cicely COMPTON ( - ) [932].

5 Margaret SPENCER ( - ) [934].

3 Elizabeth PANTON ( - ) [936].

Elizabeth ARUNDELL ( - )

1 Elizabeth ARUNDELL ( - ) [917].

2 Thomas ARUNDELL (1452-1485) [918]. Born 1452, Lanherne, Cornwall. Died 11 Oct 1485, Lanherne, Cornwall.

3 Catherine DINHAM (1453- ) [919]. Born 1453, Nutwell, Devon.

Henry ARUNDELL 5th Lord Wardour ( -1726)

1 Henry ARUNDELL ( -1726) [935]. Marr Elizabeth PANTON Aug 1691. Died 9 Apr 1726.

2 Thomas ARUNDELL (1633- ) [933]. Born 1633.

4 Henry ARUNDELL (1607- ) [931]. Born 1607.

8 Thomas ARUNDELL (1586-1643) [929]. Born 1586. Died 19 May 1643.

9 Blanche SOMERSET (1584- ) [930]. Born 1584.

5 Cicely COMPTON ( - ) [932].

3 Margaret SPENCER ( - ) [934].

Henry ARUNDELL 3rd Lord of Wardour (1607- )

1 Henry ARUNDELL (1607- ) [931]. Born 1607.

2 Thomas ARUNDELL (1586-1643) [929]. Born 1586. Died 19 May 1643.

4 Thomas ARUNDELL (1560-1639) [927]. Born 1560. Marr Maria WRIOTHESLEY 1583. Died 7 Nov 1639.

8 Matthew ARUNDELL ( - ) [925].

9 Margaret WILLOUGHBY ( - ) [926].

5 Maria WRIOTHESLEY ( - ) [928].

3 Blanche SOMERSET (1584- ) [930]. Born 1584.

John ARUNDELL Of Laherne (1474-1545)

1 John ARUNDELL (1474-1545) [920]. Born 1474, Lanherne, Cornwall. Marr Eleanor GREY 1499, Lanherne, Cornwall. Died 8 Feb 1545, Roscarrock, Cornwall.

2 Thomas ARUNDELL (1452-1485) [918]. Born 1452, Lanherne, Cornwall. Died 11 Oct 1485, Lanherne, Cornwall.

3 Catherine DINHAM (1453- ) [919]. Born 1453, Nutwell, Devon.

John ARUNDELL ( - )

1 John ARUNDELL ( - ) [923].

2 John ARUNDELL (1474-1545) [920]. Born 1474, Lanherne, Cornwall. Marr Eleanor GREY 1499, Lanherne, Cornwall. Died 8 Feb 1545, Roscarrock, Cornwall.

4 Thomas ARUNDELL (1452-1485) [918]. Born 1452, Lanherne, Cornwall. Died 11 Oct 1485, Lanherne, Cornwall.

5 Catherine DINHAM (1453- ) [919]. Born 1453, Nutwell, Devon.

3 Eleanor GREY (1481- ) [921]. Born 1481, Groby, Leics.

Matthew ARUNDELL ( - )

1 Matthew ARUNDELL ( - ) [925].

2 Thomas ARUNDELL (1502- ) [922]. Born 1502, Wardour, Wilts.

4 John ARUNDELL (1474-1545) [920]. Born 1474, Lanherne, Cornwall. Marr Eleanor GREY 1499, Lanherne, Cornwall. Died 8 Feb 1545, Roscarrock, Cornwall.

8 Thomas ARUNDELL (1452-1485) [918]. Born 1452, Lanherne, Cornwall. Died 11 Oct 1485, Lanherne, Cornwall.

9 Catherine DINHAM (1453- ) [919]. Born 1453, Nutwell, Devon.

5 Eleanor GREY (1481- ) [921]. Born 1481, Groby, Leics.

3 Margaret HOWARD (1512- ) [924]. Born 1512, Tisbury, Wilts.

Thomas ARUNDELL 4th Lord of Wardour (1633- )

1 Thomas ARUNDELL (1633- ) [933]. Born 1633.

2 Henry ARUNDELL (1607- ) [931]. Born 1607.

4 Thomas ARUNDELL (1586-1643) [929]. Born 1586. Died 19 May 1643.

8 Thomas ARUNDELL (1560-1639) [927]. Born 1560. Marr Maria WRIOTHESLEY 1583. Died 7 Nov 1639.

9 Maria WRIOTHESLEY ( - ) [928].

5 Blanche SOMERSET (1584- ) [930]. Born 1584.

3 Cicely COMPTON ( - ) [932].

Thomas ARUNDELL 2nd Lord of Wardour (1586-1643)

1 Thomas ARUNDELL (1586-1643) [929]. Born 1586. Died 19 May 1643.

2 Thomas ARUNDELL (1560-1639) [927]. Born 1560. Marr Maria WRIOTHESLEY 1583. Died 7 Nov 1639.

4 Matthew ARUNDELL ( - ) [925].

8 Thomas ARUNDELL (1502- ) [922]. Born 1502, Wardour, Wilts.

9 Margaret HOWARD (1512- ) [924]. Born 1512, Tisbury, Wilts.

5 Margaret WILLOUGHBY ( - ) [926].

3 Maria WRIOTHESLEY ( - ) [928].

Thomas ARUNDELL 1st Lord of Wardour (1560-1639)

1 Thomas ARUNDELL (1560-1639) [927]. Born 1560. Marr Maria WRIOTHESLEY 1583. Died 7 Nov 1639.

2 Matthew ARUNDELL ( - ) [925].

4 Thomas ARUNDELL (1502- ) [922]. Born 1502, Wardour, Wilts.

8 John ARUNDELL (1474-1545) [920]. Born 1474, Lanherne, Cornwall. Marr Eleanor GREY 1499, Lanherne, Cornwall. Died 8 Feb 1545, Roscarrock, Cornwall.

9 Eleanor GREY (1481- ) [921]. Born 1481, Groby, Leics.

5 Margaret HOWARD (1512- ) [924]. Born 1512, Tisbury, Wilts.

3 Margaret WILLOUGHBY ( - ) [926].

Thomas ARUNDELL (1502- )

1 Thomas ARUNDELL (1502- ) [922]. Born 1502, Wardour, Wilts.

2 John ARUNDELL (1474-1545) [920]. Born 1474, Lanherne, Cornwall. Marr Eleanor GREY 1499, Lanherne, Cornwall. Died 8 Feb 1545, Roscarrock, Cornwall.

4 Thomas ARUNDELL (1452-1485) [918]. Born 1452, Lanherne, Cornwall. Died 11 Oct 1485, Lanherne, Cornwall.

5 Catherine DINHAM (1453- ) [919]. Born 1453, Nutwell, Devon.

3 Eleanor GREY (1481- ) [921]. Born 1481, Groby, Leics.

Sir Thomas ARUNDELL (1452-1485)

1 Thomas ARUNDELL (1452-1485) [918]. Born 1452, Lanherne, Cornwall. Died 11 Oct 1485, Lanherne, Cornwall.

John ATREE (c. 1783-1822)

1 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

2 William ATTREE (c. 1748- ) [785]. Born c. 1748. Christened 27 Dec 1748.

3 Mary SENDALL ( - ) [786].

Mary ATREE (1816-1870)

1 Mary Ann ATREE (1816-1870) [694]. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Christened 2 Nov 1791. Born 1816. Marr William SHIELD 20 Aug 1843, Laughton street Chapel, Bedminster. Died 22 Jan 1870, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.

In 1851 census, lived at: 24, Picton Street, St James And St Paul, Bristol.

2 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

4 William ATTREE (c. 1748- ) [785]. Born c. 1748. Christened 27 Dec 1748.

5 Mary SENDALL ( - ) [786].

3 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

6 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.1 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

12 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1718-1754) [787]. Born c. 1718. Christened 9 Nov 1718. Died 22 Dec 1754, St James, Bristol.

In PR as Mr buried in pavement of St James, Bristol

Lloyd, the second son of George I and Jane was born in Bristol and also baptised in St. Nicholas' Church on 9 November 1718.
On 9 December 1734, just after his sixteenth birthday, he was apprenticed for seven years, as a distiller, to Thomas Bagnold and his wife Ann.
He became a Freeman of the City of Bristol on 14 November 1739 as the 'son of George Daubeny, grocer'.
Lloyd took his younger brother, James, as an apprentice on 13 January 1742.
George I found employment for Lloyd in the Temple Street distillery.
On completion of his apprenticeship, Lloyd settled down and married Dulcibella Saxbury, a cousin, on 4 February 1742 at the Church of St. James, Bristol.
They had eight children:
As can be seen, most of Lloyd and Dulcibella's children died very young.

13 Dulcibella SAXBURY (c. 1722-1787) [788]. Born c. 1722. Christened 1772. Died 1787.

7 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

14 William LEE ( -1809) [783]. Died 6 Aug 1809, Henbury.

15 Esther VEYSEY ( -1804) [784]. Died 25 May 1804, Henbury.

Sources

1"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

Sarah ATREE (1810-1897)

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Sarah ATREE, Sarah atree

1 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Marr Edward WITHY 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

2 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

4 William ATTREE (c. 1748- ) [785]. Born c. 1748. Christened 27 Dec 1748.

5 Mary SENDALL ( - ) [786].

3 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

6 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.1 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

12 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1718-1754) [787]. Born c. 1718. Christened 9 Nov 1718. Died 22 Dec 1754, St James, Bristol.

In PR as Mr buried in pavement of St James, Bristol

Lloyd, the second son of George I and Jane was born in Bristol and also baptised in St. Nicholas' Church on 9 November 1718.
On 9 December 1734, just after his sixteenth birthday, he was apprenticed for seven years, as a distiller, to Thomas Bagnold and his wife Ann.
He became a Freeman of the City of Bristol on 14 November 1739 as the 'son of George Daubeny, grocer'.
Lloyd took his younger brother, James, as an apprentice on 13 January 1742.
George I found employment for Lloyd in the Temple Street distillery.
On completion of his apprenticeship, Lloyd settled down and married Dulcibella Saxbury, a cousin, on 4 February 1742 at the Church of St. James, Bristol.
They had eight children:
As can be seen, most of Lloyd and Dulcibella's children died very young.

13 Dulcibella SAXBURY (c. 1722-1787) [788]. Born c. 1722. Christened 1772. Died 1787.

7 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

14 William LEE ( -1809) [783]. Died 6 Aug 1809, Henbury.

15 Esther VEYSEY ( -1804) [784]. Died 25 May 1804, Henbury.

Sources

1"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

James ATTREE (c. 1813-c. 1815)

1 James ATTREE (c. 1813-c. 1815) [808]. Born c. 1813, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. Died c. 1815, St. Paul, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.

2 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

4 William ATTREE (c. 1748- ) [785]. Born c. 1748. Christened 27 Dec 1748.

5 Mary SENDALL ( - ) [786].

3 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

6 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.1 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

12 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1718-1754) [787]. Born c. 1718. Christened 9 Nov 1718. Died 22 Dec 1754, St James, Bristol.

In PR as Mr buried in pavement of St James, Bristol

Lloyd, the second son of George I and Jane was born in Bristol and also baptised in St. Nicholas' Church on 9 November 1718.
On 9 December 1734, just after his sixteenth birthday, he was apprenticed for seven years, as a distiller, to Thomas Bagnold and his wife Ann.
He became a Freeman of the City of Bristol on 14 November 1739 as the 'son of George Daubeny, grocer'.
Lloyd took his younger brother, James, as an apprentice on 13 January 1742.
George I found employment for Lloyd in the Temple Street distillery.
On completion of his apprenticeship, Lloyd settled down and married Dulcibella Saxbury, a cousin, on 4 February 1742 at the Church of St. James, Bristol.
They had eight children:
As can be seen, most of Lloyd and Dulcibella's children died very young.

13 Dulcibella SAXBURY (c. 1722-1787) [788]. Born c. 1722. Christened 1772. Died 1787.

7 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

14 William LEE ( -1809) [783]. Died 6 Aug 1809, Henbury.

15 Esther VEYSEY ( -1804) [784]. Died 25 May 1804, Henbury.

Sources

1"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

John ATTREE (1811-1812)

1 John Lloyd ATTREE (1811-1812) [807]. Born 25 Oct 1811, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. Died Feb 1812, St Paul's, Bristol.

2 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

4 William ATTREE (c. 1748- ) [785]. Born c. 1748. Christened 27 Dec 1748.

5 Mary SENDALL ( - ) [786].

3 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

6 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.1 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

12 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1718-1754) [787]. Born c. 1718. Christened 9 Nov 1718. Died 22 Dec 1754, St James, Bristol.

In PR as Mr buried in pavement of St James, Bristol

Lloyd, the second son of George I and Jane was born in Bristol and also baptised in St. Nicholas' Church on 9 November 1718.
On 9 December 1734, just after his sixteenth birthday, he was apprenticed for seven years, as a distiller, to Thomas Bagnold and his wife Ann.
He became a Freeman of the City of Bristol on 14 November 1739 as the 'son of George Daubeny, grocer'.
Lloyd took his younger brother, James, as an apprentice on 13 January 1742.
George I found employment for Lloyd in the Temple Street distillery.
On completion of his apprenticeship, Lloyd settled down and married Dulcibella Saxbury, a cousin, on 4 February 1742 at the Church of St. James, Bristol.
They had eight children:
As can be seen, most of Lloyd and Dulcibella's children died very young.

13 Dulcibella SAXBURY (c. 1722-1787) [788]. Born c. 1722. Christened 1772. Died 1787.

7 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

14 William LEE ( -1809) [783]. Died 6 Aug 1809, Henbury.

15 Esther VEYSEY ( -1804) [784]. Died 25 May 1804, Henbury.

Sources

1"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

William ATTREE (c. 1748- )

1 William ATTREE (c. 1748- ) [785]. Born c. 1748. Christened 27 Dec 1748.

Jamie AUGER ( - )

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Mother: Gillian FOSTER, gilln_f

1 Jamie AUGER ( - ) [293]. Born. Died.

2 John AUGER ( - ) [108]. Born. Died.

3 Gillian FOSTER ( - ) [18]. Born. Died.

6 Ian FOSTER (c. 1920- ) [14]. Born c. 1920. Marr Pat NOALAN.

12 Frances Harold FOSTER1 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

13 Ethel MICKLE2 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

7 Pat NOALAN ( - ) [20]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Grave stone & Marriage certificate
2Grave stone & Grand-son

John AUGER ( - )

1 John AUGER ( - ) [108]. Born. Died.

Jane BACKHOUSE (1827- )

1 Jane Eliza BACKHOUSE (1827- ) [1184]. Born 28 Jun 1827. Marr William SIMPSON 19 Aug 1862, Scarborough.

2 Joseph BACKHOUSE ( - ) [1185].

3 Mary Ann HOLMES, ( - ) [1186].

Joseph BACKHOUSE ( - )

1 Joseph BACKHOUSE ( - ) [1185].

Mary BAGNELL ( - )

1 Mary BAGNELL ( - ) [1204]. Born. Marr Andrew Patrick Withy MACLELLAN 2 Apr 1954.

2 Robert Armstrong BAGNELL ( -1969) [1996]. Born Hindhead. Died 1969.

Rachel BARNES ( - )

1 Rachel BARNES ( - ) [1131].

Elizabeth BARNHAM ( - )

1 Elizabeth BARNHAM ( - ) [944].

Andrea BARRETT ( - )

1 Andrea BARRETT ( - ) [40]. Born. Died.

Mary BARRON ( -1908)

1 Mary Ann BARRON1 ( -1908) [396]. Born. Marr Edward STANKLEY. Died 25 Sep 1908.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

Aliva BASSET ( - )

1 Aliva BASSET ( - ) [577].

2 Philip BASSET (1185-1271) [578]. Born 1185. Died 19 Oct 1271.

4 Alan BASSETT (1162-1233) [579]. Born 1162. Marr Aliva DE GAI 1183. Died 1233.

5 Aliva DE GAI (1166- ) [580]. Born 1166.

10 Philip DE GAI (1143- ) [991]. Born 1143, Wooton Bassett.

11 Sedzilia DE BERKELEY (1145- ) [992]. Born 1145, Berkeley Castle, Gloucs.

3 Hawise DE LOUVAINE ( - ) [990].

6 Matthew DE LOUVAINE ( - ) [996].

7 Muriel ( - ) [997].

Sir Philip BASSET (1185-1271)

1 Philip BASSET (1185-1271) [578]. Born 1185. Died 19 Oct 1271.

2 Alan BASSETT (1162-1233) [579]. Born 1162. Marr Aliva DE GAI 1183. Died 1233.

3 Aliva DE GAI (1166- ) [580]. Born 1166.

6 Philip DE GAI (1143- ) [991]. Born 1143, Wooton Bassett.

7 Sedzilia DE BERKELEY (1145- ) [992]. Born 1145, Berkeley Castle, Gloucs.

Alan BASSETT Lord of Wycombe (1162-1233)

1 Alan BASSETT (1162-1233) [579]. Born 1162. Marr Aliva DE GAI 1183. Died 1233.

Aline BASSETT (1191- )

1 Aline BASSETT (1191- ) [993]. Born 1191, Wycombe.

2 Alan BASSETT (1162-1233) [579]. Born 1162. Marr Aliva DE GAI 1183. Died 1233.

3 Aliva DE GAI (1166- ) [580]. Born 1166.

6 Philip DE GAI (1143- ) [991]. Born 1143, Wooton Bassett.

7 Sedzilia DE BERKELEY (1145- ) [992]. Born 1145, Berkeley Castle, Gloucs.

Aliva BASSETT ( - )

1 Aliva BASSETT ( - ) [1005].

Gilbert BASSETT (1194- )

1 Gilbert BASSETT (1194- ) [995]. Born 1194, Wycombe.

2 Alan BASSETT (1162-1233) [579]. Born 1162. Marr Aliva DE GAI 1183. Died 1233.

3 Aliva DE GAI (1166- ) [580]. Born 1166.

6 Philip DE GAI (1143- ) [991]. Born 1143, Wooton Bassett.

7 Sedzilia DE BERKELEY (1145- ) [992]. Born 1145, Berkeley Castle, Gloucs.

Katherine BASSETT (1199- )

1 Katherine BASSETT (1199- ) [994]. Born 1199, Wycombe.

2 Alan BASSETT (1162-1233) [579]. Born 1162. Marr Aliva DE GAI 1183. Died 1233.

3 Aliva DE GAI (1166- ) [580]. Born 1166.

6 Philip DE GAI (1143- ) [991]. Born 1143, Wooton Bassett.

7 Sedzilia DE BERKELEY (1145- ) [992]. Born 1145, Berkeley Castle, Gloucs.

Eleanor BEAUCHAMP ( - )

1 Eleanor BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [628].

2 Richard de BEAUCHAMP (1382-1439) [612]. Born 23 Jan 1382, Salwarpe in Worcestershire. Died 30 Apr 1439.

Was an English medieval nobleman and military commander.

He was made a Knight of the Garter in around 1405 and acquired quite a reputation for chivalry, and when in 1408 he went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, he was challenged many times to fight in the sporting combat which was then popular. On the return trip he went through Russia and Eastern Europe, not returning to England until 1410.

4 Thomas de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [613].

5 Margaret FERRERS ( - ) [614].

10 William FERRERS ( - ) [615].

3 Elizabeth de BERKELEY (c. 1386-1422) [611]. Born c. 1386. Died 28 Dec 1422.

6 Thomas de BERKELEY (c. 1352-1417) [607]. Born c. 1352, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Died 13 Jul 1417.

12 Sir Maurice BERKELEY (c. 1330-1368) [189]. Born c. 1330, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Marr Elizabeth LE DESPENSER Aug 1338. Died 8 Jun 1368.

Sir Maurice de Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley the Valiant was an English peer.

13 Elizabeth LE DESPENSER (c. 1327-1389) [190]. Born c. 1327. Died 13 Jul 1389.

7 Margaret de LISLE (1360-1392) [608]. Born 1360. Died 1392.

14 Warine de LISLE ( - ) [609].

15 Margaret PIPARD ( - ) [610].

Elizabeth BEAUCHAMP ( - )

1 Elizabeth BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [629].

2 Richard de BEAUCHAMP (1382-1439) [612]. Born 23 Jan 1382, Salwarpe in Worcestershire. Died 30 Apr 1439.

Was an English medieval nobleman and military commander.

He was made a Knight of the Garter in around 1405 and acquired quite a reputation for chivalry, and when in 1408 he went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, he was challenged many times to fight in the sporting combat which was then popular. On the return trip he went through Russia and Eastern Europe, not returning to England until 1410.

4 Thomas de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [613].

5 Margaret FERRERS ( - ) [614].

10 William FERRERS ( - ) [615].

3 Elizabeth de BERKELEY (c. 1386-1422) [611]. Born c. 1386. Died 28 Dec 1422.

6 Thomas de BERKELEY (c. 1352-1417) [607]. Born c. 1352, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Died 13 Jul 1417.

12 Sir Maurice BERKELEY (c. 1330-1368) [189]. Born c. 1330, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Marr Elizabeth LE DESPENSER Aug 1338. Died 8 Jun 1368.

Sir Maurice de Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley the Valiant was an English peer.

13 Elizabeth LE DESPENSER (c. 1327-1389) [190]. Born c. 1327. Died 13 Jul 1389.

7 Margaret de LISLE (1360-1392) [608]. Born 1360. Died 1392.

14 Warine de LISLE ( - ) [609].

15 Margaret PIPARD ( - ) [610].

Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - )

1 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [581].

2 William de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [582].

3 Maud FITZJOHN ( -c. 1301) [583]. Died c. 16 Apr 1301.

6 John FITZGEOFFREY (c. 1205-1258) [584]. Born c. 1205, Shere, Surrey, England. Died 23 Nov 1258.

12 Geoffrey Fitz PETER (1162-1213) [585]. Born 1162. Died 1213.

13 Aveline de CLARE ( - ) [587].

Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - )

1 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [1025].

Margaret BEAUCHAMP (1404-1468)

1 Margaret BEAUCHAMP (1404-1468) [616]. Born 1404. Marr John TALBOT 6 Sep 1425. Died 14 Jun 1468.

During the troubled years of the Wars of the Roses, the dispute frequently passed from litigation to actual violence. Lord Berkeley sacked Margaret's manor at Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire, in return for which her son, the Viscount Lisle, stormed Berkeley Castle (1452) and took him prisoner. Margaret also succeeded in having Lord Berkeley's wife, Isabel Mowbray, committed to prison, where she died that year.


Her great-grandson John Dudley was created Earl of Warwick and subsequently Duke of Northumberland.

She is buried in St Faith under St Paul's at London.

2 Richard de BEAUCHAMP (1382-1439) [612]. Born 23 Jan 1382, Salwarpe in Worcestershire. Died 30 Apr 1439.

Was an English medieval nobleman and military commander.

He was made a Knight of the Garter in around 1405 and acquired quite a reputation for chivalry, and when in 1408 he went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, he was challenged many times to fight in the sporting combat which was then popular. On the return trip he went through Russia and Eastern Europe, not returning to England until 1410.

4 Thomas de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [613].

5 Margaret FERRERS ( - ) [614].

10 William FERRERS ( - ) [615].

3 Elizabeth de BERKELEY (c. 1386-1422) [611]. Born c. 1386. Died 28 Dec 1422.

6 Thomas de BERKELEY (c. 1352-1417) [607]. Born c. 1352, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Died 13 Jul 1417.

12 Sir Maurice BERKELEY (c. 1330-1368) [189]. Born c. 1330, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Marr Elizabeth LE DESPENSER Aug 1338. Died 8 Jun 1368.

Sir Maurice de Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley the Valiant was an English peer.

13 Elizabeth LE DESPENSER (c. 1327-1389) [190]. Born c. 1327. Died 13 Jul 1389.

7 Margaret de LISLE (1360-1392) [608]. Born 1360. Died 1392.

14 Warine de LISLE ( - ) [609].

15 Margaret PIPARD ( - ) [610].

Richard BEAUCHAMP (1382-1439)

1 Richard de BEAUCHAMP (1382-1439) [612]. Born 23 Jan 1382, Salwarpe in Worcestershire. Died 30 Apr 1439.

Was an English medieval nobleman and military commander.

He was made a Knight of the Garter in around 1405 and acquired quite a reputation for chivalry, and when in 1408 he went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, he was challenged many times to fight in the sporting combat which was then popular. On the return trip he went through Russia and Eastern Europe, not returning to England until 1410.

2 Thomas de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [613].

3 Margaret FERRERS ( - ) [614].

6 William FERRERS ( - ) [615].

Thomas BEAUCHAMP ( - )

1 Thomas de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [613].

William BEAUCHAMP ( - )

1 William de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [582].

Edmund BEAUFORT ( - )

1 Edmund BEAUFORT ( - ) [633].

Eileen BELT ( - )

1 Eileen BELT ( - ) [266]. Born. Died.

2 Jack BELT ( - ) [264]. Born. Died.

3 Ethel Grace (Tuck) GRAY (1896- ) [265]. Born 1896, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died.

6 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

12 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

13 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

7 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

14 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

15 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Jack BELT ( - )

1 Jack BELT ( - ) [264]. Born. Died.

John BELT ( - )

1 John BELT ( - ) [267]. Born. Died.

2 Jack BELT ( - ) [264]. Born. Died.

3 Ethel Grace (Tuck) GRAY (1896- ) [265]. Born 1896, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died.

6 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

12 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

13 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

7 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

14 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

15 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Doña BERENGUELA (1180-1246)

1 Doña BERENGUELA (1180-1246) [457]. Born 1180. Marr Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ 1197. Died 8 Nov 1246.

2 Alfonso VIII of CASTILE ( - ) [533].

3 Eleanor PLANTAGENET ( - ) [530].

6 Henry II of ENGLAND ( - ) [531].

7 Eleanor of AQUITAINE ( - ) [532].

Agnes BERKELEY (1363- )

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Mother: Elizabeth LE DESPENSER, 1845, age 518, Elizabeth le Despenser

1 Agnes de BERKELEY (1363- ) [604]. Born 1363.

2 Sir Maurice BERKELEY (c. 1330-1368) [189]. Born c. 1330, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Marr Elizabeth LE DESPENSER Aug 1338. Died 8 Jun 1368.

Sir Maurice de Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley the Valiant was an English peer.

4 Thomas BERKELEY (1296-1361) [599]. Born 1296. Died 27 Oct 1361.

8 Maurice DE BERKELEY 2nd Lord BERKELEY ( - ) [864].

9 Eve LA ZOUCHE ( - ) [865].

5 Lady Margaret MORTIMER ( - ) [600].

3 Elizabeth LE DESPENSER (c. 1327-1389) [190]. Born c. 1327. Died 13 Jul 1389.

6 Hugh LE DISPENSER (1286-1326) [191]. Born 1286. Died 24 Nov 1326.

In May 1306 Hugh was knighted

Hanged
. Sometimes referred to as "the Elder Despenser", was for a time the chief adviser to King Edward II of England.

12 Hugh le DESPENSER (1260-1326) [575]. Born 1 Mar 1260. Died 27 Oct 1326.

He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1295. Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after Gaveston was executed in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons - and, more importantly, his own corruption and unjust behaviour - led to his being exiled along with his son Hugh Despenser the younger in 1321, when Edmund de Woodstoke replaced him as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

13 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [581].

7 Eleanor DE CLARE (1292-1337) [192]. Born 3 Oct 1292, Caerphilly in Glamorgan, Wales. Died 30 Jun 1337.

14 Gilbert DE CLARE (1243-1295) [193]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Marr Joan of ACRE c. 1290. Died 7 Dec 1295, Monmouth Castle.

Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare, probably because of his hair colour.

15 Joan of ACRE (1272-1307) [194]. Born Apr 1272, Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. Marr Ralph de MONTHERMER 1297. Died 23 Apr 1307, Clare, Suffolk, England.

The daughter of King Edward I of England and Eleanor of Castile. The name "Acre" derives from her birthplace in the Holy Land while her parents were on a crusade.

She was married twice; her first husband was Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester, one of the most powerful nobles in her father's kingdom; her second husband was Ralph de Monthermer, a squire in her household whom she married in secrecy.

Joan is most notable for the claim that miracles have allegedly taken place at her grave, and for the multiple references of her in literature.

Catherine BERKELEY (1360- )

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Mother: Elizabeth LE DESPENSER, 1845, age 518, Elizabeth le Despenser

1 Catherine de BERKELEY (1360- ) [603]. Born 1360.

2 Sir Maurice BERKELEY (c. 1330-1368) [189]. Born c. 1330, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Marr Elizabeth LE DESPENSER Aug 1338. Died 8 Jun 1368.

Sir Maurice de Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley the Valiant was an English peer.

4 Thomas BERKELEY (1296-1361) [599]. Born 1296. Died 27 Oct 1361.

8 Maurice DE BERKELEY 2nd Lord BERKELEY ( - ) [864].

9 Eve LA ZOUCHE ( - ) [865].

5 Lady Margaret MORTIMER ( - ) [600].

3 Elizabeth LE DESPENSER (c. 1327-1389) [190]. Born c. 1327. Died 13 Jul 1389.

6 Hugh LE DISPENSER (1286-1326) [191]. Born 1286. Died 24 Nov 1326.

In May 1306 Hugh was knighted

Hanged
. Sometimes referred to as "the Elder Despenser", was for a time the chief adviser to King Edward II of England.

12 Hugh le DESPENSER (1260-1326) [575]. Born 1 Mar 1260. Died 27 Oct 1326.

He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1295. Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after Gaveston was executed in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons - and, more importantly, his own corruption and unjust behaviour - led to his being exiled along with his son Hugh Despenser the younger in 1321, when Edmund de Woodstoke replaced him as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

13 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [581].

7 Eleanor DE CLARE (1292-1337) [192]. Born 3 Oct 1292, Caerphilly in Glamorgan, Wales. Died 30 Jun 1337.

14 Gilbert DE CLARE (1243-1295) [193]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Marr Joan of ACRE c. 1290. Died 7 Dec 1295, Monmouth Castle.

Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare, probably because of his hair colour.

15 Joan of ACRE (1272-1307) [194]. Born Apr 1272, Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. Marr Ralph de MONTHERMER 1297. Died 23 Apr 1307, Clare, Suffolk, England.

The daughter of King Edward I of England and Eleanor of Castile. The name "Acre" derives from her birthplace in the Holy Land while her parents were on a crusade.

She was married twice; her first husband was Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester, one of the most powerful nobles in her father's kingdom; her second husband was Ralph de Monthermer, a squire in her household whom she married in secrecy.

Joan is most notable for the claim that miracles have allegedly taken place at her grave, and for the multiple references of her in literature.

Elizabeth BERKELEY (c. 1386-1422)

1 Elizabeth de BERKELEY (c. 1386-1422) [611]. Born c. 1386. Died 28 Dec 1422.

2 Thomas de BERKELEY (c. 1352-1417) [607]. Born c. 1352, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Died 13 Jul 1417.

4 Sir Maurice BERKELEY (c. 1330-1368) [189]. Born c. 1330, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Marr Elizabeth LE DESPENSER Aug 1338. Died 8 Jun 1368.

Sir Maurice de Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley the Valiant was an English peer.

8 Thomas BERKELEY (1296-1361) [599]. Born 1296. Died 27 Oct 1361.

9 Lady Margaret MORTIMER ( - ) [600].

5 Elizabeth LE DESPENSER (c. 1327-1389) [190]. Born c. 1327. Died 13 Jul 1389.

10 Hugh LE DISPENSER (1286-1326) [191]. Born 1286. Died 24 Nov 1326.

In May 1306 Hugh was knighted

Hanged
. Sometimes referred to as "the Elder Despenser", was for a time the chief adviser to King Edward II of England.

11 Eleanor DE CLARE (1292-1337) [192]. Born 3 Oct 1292, Caerphilly in Glamorgan, Wales. Died 30 Jun 1337.

3 Margaret de LISLE (1360-1392) [608]. Born 1360. Died 1392.

6 Warine de LISLE ( - ) [609].

7 Margaret PIPARD ( - ) [610].

Elizabeth BERKELEY (1365- )

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Mother: Elizabeth LE DESPENSER, 1845, age 518, Elizabeth le Despenser

1 Elizabeth de BERKELEY (1365- ) [605]. Born 1365.

2 Sir Maurice BERKELEY (c. 1330-1368) [189]. Born c. 1330, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Marr Elizabeth LE DESPENSER Aug 1338. Died 8 Jun 1368.

Sir Maurice de Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley the Valiant was an English peer.

4 Thomas BERKELEY (1296-1361) [599]. Born 1296. Died 27 Oct 1361.

8 Maurice DE BERKELEY 2nd Lord BERKELEY ( - ) [864].

9 Eve LA ZOUCHE ( - ) [865].

5 Lady Margaret MORTIMER ( - ) [600].

3 Elizabeth LE DESPENSER (c. 1327-1389) [190]. Born c. 1327. Died 13 Jul 1389.

6 Hugh LE DISPENSER (1286-1326) [191]. Born 1286. Died 24 Nov 1326.

In May 1306 Hugh was knighted

Hanged
. Sometimes referred to as "the Elder Despenser", was for a time the chief adviser to King Edward II of England.

12 Hugh le DESPENSER (1260-1326) [575]. Born 1 Mar 1260. Died 27 Oct 1326.

He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1295. Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after Gaveston was executed in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons - and, more importantly, his own corruption and unjust behaviour - led to his being exiled along with his son Hugh Despenser the younger in 1321, when Edmund de Woodstoke replaced him as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

13 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [581].

7 Eleanor DE CLARE (1292-1337) [192]. Born 3 Oct 1292, Caerphilly in Glamorgan, Wales. Died 30 Jun 1337.

14 Gilbert DE CLARE (1243-1295) [193]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Marr Joan of ACRE c. 1290. Died 7 Dec 1295, Monmouth Castle.

Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare, probably because of his hair colour.

15 Joan of ACRE (1272-1307) [194]. Born Apr 1272, Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. Marr Ralph de MONTHERMER 1297. Died 23 Apr 1307, Clare, Suffolk, England.

The daughter of King Edward I of England and Eleanor of Castile. The name "Acre" derives from her birthplace in the Holy Land while her parents were on a crusade.

She was married twice; her first husband was Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester, one of the most powerful nobles in her father's kingdom; her second husband was Ralph de Monthermer, a squire in her household whom she married in secrecy.

Joan is most notable for the claim that miracles have allegedly taken place at her grave, and for the multiple references of her in literature.

Isabel BERKELEY ( - )

1 Isabel DE BERKELEY ( - ) [868].

2 Maurice DE BERKELEY 2nd Lord BERKELEY ( - ) [864].

4 Thomas DE BERKELEY ( - ) [866].

5 Joan FERRERS ( - ) [867].

3 Eve LA ZOUCHE ( - ) [865].

James BERKELEY (1355-1405)

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Mother: Elizabeth LE DESPENSER, 1845, age 518, Elizabeth le Despenser

1 James De BERKELEY (1355-1405) [187]. Born 1355, Little Marchfield, Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England. Died 13 Jun 1405.

2 Sir Maurice BERKELEY (c. 1330-1368) [189]. Born c. 1330, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Marr Elizabeth LE DESPENSER Aug 1338. Died 8 Jun 1368.

Sir Maurice de Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley the Valiant was an English peer.

4 Thomas BERKELEY (1296-1361) [599]. Born 1296. Died 27 Oct 1361.

8 Maurice DE BERKELEY 2nd Lord BERKELEY ( - ) [864].

9 Eve LA ZOUCHE ( - ) [865].

5 Lady Margaret MORTIMER ( - ) [600].

3 Elizabeth LE DESPENSER (c. 1327-1389) [190]. Born c. 1327. Died 13 Jul 1389.

6 Hugh LE DISPENSER (1286-1326) [191]. Born 1286. Died 24 Nov 1326.

In May 1306 Hugh was knighted

Hanged
. Sometimes referred to as "the Elder Despenser", was for a time the chief adviser to King Edward II of England.

12 Hugh le DESPENSER (1260-1326) [575]. Born 1 Mar 1260. Died 27 Oct 1326.

He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1295. Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after Gaveston was executed in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons - and, more importantly, his own corruption and unjust behaviour - led to his being exiled along with his son Hugh Despenser the younger in 1321, when Edmund de Woodstoke replaced him as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

13 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [581].

7 Eleanor DE CLARE (1292-1337) [192]. Born 3 Oct 1292, Caerphilly in Glamorgan, Wales. Died 30 Jun 1337.

14 Gilbert DE CLARE (1243-1295) [193]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Marr Joan of ACRE c. 1290. Died 7 Dec 1295, Monmouth Castle.

Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare, probably because of his hair colour.

15 Joan of ACRE (1272-1307) [194]. Born Apr 1272, Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. Marr Ralph de MONTHERMER 1297. Died 23 Apr 1307, Clare, Suffolk, England.

The daughter of King Edward I of England and Eleanor of Castile. The name "Acre" derives from her birthplace in the Holy Land while her parents were on a crusade.

She was married twice; her first husband was Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester, one of the most powerful nobles in her father's kingdom; her second husband was Ralph de Monthermer, a squire in her household whom she married in secrecy.

Joan is most notable for the claim that miracles have allegedly taken place at her grave, and for the multiple references of her in literature.

John BERKELEY (1357-1381)

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Mother: Elizabeth LE DESPENSER, 1845, age 518, Elizabeth le Despenser

1 John de BERKELEY (1357-1381) [601]. Born 1357. Died 1381.

2 Sir Maurice BERKELEY (c. 1330-1368) [189]. Born c. 1330, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Marr Elizabeth LE DESPENSER Aug 1338. Died 8 Jun 1368.

Sir Maurice de Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley the Valiant was an English peer.

4 Thomas BERKELEY (1296-1361) [599]. Born 1296. Died 27 Oct 1361.

8 Maurice DE BERKELEY 2nd Lord BERKELEY ( - ) [864].

9 Eve LA ZOUCHE ( - ) [865].

5 Lady Margaret MORTIMER ( - ) [600].

3 Elizabeth LE DESPENSER (c. 1327-1389) [190]. Born c. 1327. Died 13 Jul 1389.

6 Hugh LE DISPENSER (1286-1326) [191]. Born 1286. Died 24 Nov 1326.

In May 1306 Hugh was knighted

Hanged
. Sometimes referred to as "the Elder Despenser", was for a time the chief adviser to King Edward II of England.

12 Hugh le DESPENSER (1260-1326) [575]. Born 1 Mar 1260. Died 27 Oct 1326.

He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1295. Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after Gaveston was executed in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons - and, more importantly, his own corruption and unjust behaviour - led to his being exiled along with his son Hugh Despenser the younger in 1321, when Edmund de Woodstoke replaced him as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

13 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [581].

7 Eleanor DE CLARE (1292-1337) [192]. Born 3 Oct 1292, Caerphilly in Glamorgan, Wales. Died 30 Jun 1337.

14 Gilbert DE CLARE (1243-1295) [193]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Marr Joan of ACRE c. 1290. Died 7 Dec 1295, Monmouth Castle.

Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare, probably because of his hair colour.

15 Joan of ACRE (1272-1307) [194]. Born Apr 1272, Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. Marr Ralph de MONTHERMER 1297. Died 23 Apr 1307, Clare, Suffolk, England.

The daughter of King Edward I of England and Eleanor of Castile. The name "Acre" derives from her birthplace in the Holy Land while her parents were on a crusade.

She was married twice; her first husband was Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester, one of the most powerful nobles in her father's kingdom; her second husband was Ralph de Monthermer, a squire in her household whom she married in secrecy.

Joan is most notable for the claim that miracles have allegedly taken place at her grave, and for the multiple references of her in literature.

Mary BERKELEY (c. 1480- )

1 Mary BERKELEY (c. 1480- ) [180]. Born c. 1480. Died.

2 James BERKELEY (OF THORNBURY) (c. 1466-1515) [181]. Born c. 1466. Died 1515.

4 Maurice De BERKELEY (SIR) (c. 1436-c. 1506) [183]. Born c. 1436. Died c. 1506.

8 James De BERKELEY (SIR) (c. 1394-1463) [185]. Born c. 1394. Died 1463.

9 Isobel MOWBRAY (FARRON ?) ( - ) [186]. Born. Died.

5 Isobel MEAD ( -1517) [184]. Born. Died 1517.

( daughter of Sir Philip Mead of Bristol).

3 Susan FITZALAN (WADDELL?) ( - ) [182]. Born. Died.

Maurice BERKELEY (1358- )

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Mother: Elizabeth LE DESPENSER, 1845, age 518, Elizabeth le Despenser

1 Maurice de BERKELEY (1358- ) [602]. Born 1358.

2 Sir Maurice BERKELEY (c. 1330-1368) [189]. Born c. 1330, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Marr Elizabeth LE DESPENSER Aug 1338. Died 8 Jun 1368.

Sir Maurice de Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley the Valiant was an English peer.

4 Thomas BERKELEY (1296-1361) [599]. Born 1296. Died 27 Oct 1361.

8 Maurice DE BERKELEY 2nd Lord BERKELEY ( - ) [864].

9 Eve LA ZOUCHE ( - ) [865].

5 Lady Margaret MORTIMER ( - ) [600].

3 Elizabeth LE DESPENSER (c. 1327-1389) [190]. Born c. 1327. Died 13 Jul 1389.

6 Hugh LE DISPENSER (1286-1326) [191]. Born 1286. Died 24 Nov 1326.

In May 1306 Hugh was knighted

Hanged
. Sometimes referred to as "the Elder Despenser", was for a time the chief adviser to King Edward II of England.

12 Hugh le DESPENSER (1260-1326) [575]. Born 1 Mar 1260. Died 27 Oct 1326.

He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1295. Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after Gaveston was executed in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons - and, more importantly, his own corruption and unjust behaviour - led to his being exiled along with his son Hugh Despenser the younger in 1321, when Edmund de Woodstoke replaced him as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

13 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [581].

7 Eleanor DE CLARE (1292-1337) [192]. Born 3 Oct 1292, Caerphilly in Glamorgan, Wales. Died 30 Jun 1337.

14 Gilbert DE CLARE (1243-1295) [193]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Marr Joan of ACRE c. 1290. Died 7 Dec 1295, Monmouth Castle.

Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare, probably because of his hair colour.

15 Joan of ACRE (1272-1307) [194]. Born Apr 1272, Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. Marr Ralph de MONTHERMER 1297. Died 23 Apr 1307, Clare, Suffolk, England.

The daughter of King Edward I of England and Eleanor of Castile. The name "Acre" derives from her birthplace in the Holy Land while her parents were on a crusade.

She was married twice; her first husband was Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester, one of the most powerful nobles in her father's kingdom; her second husband was Ralph de Monthermer, a squire in her household whom she married in secrecy.

Joan is most notable for the claim that miracles have allegedly taken place at her grave, and for the multiple references of her in literature.

Maurice BERKELEY ( - )

1 Maurice DE BERKELEY 2nd Lord BERKELEY ( - ) [864].

2 Thomas DE BERKELEY ( - ) [866].

3 Joan FERRERS ( - ) [867].

Millicent BERKELEY ( - )

1 Millicent DE BERKELEY ( - ) [869].

2 Maurice DE BERKELEY 2nd Lord BERKELEY ( - ) [864].

4 Thomas DE BERKELEY ( - ) [866].

5 Joan FERRERS ( - ) [867].

3 Eve LA ZOUCHE ( - ) [865].

Sedzilia BERKELEY (1145- )

1 Sedzilia DE BERKELEY (1145- ) [992]. Born 1145, Berkeley Castle, Gloucs.

Sir BERKELEY (c. 1330-1368)

1 Sir Maurice BERKELEY (c. 1330-1368) [189]. Born c. 1330, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Marr Elizabeth LE DESPENSER Aug 1338. Died 8 Jun 1368.

Sir Maurice de Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley the Valiant was an English peer.

2 Thomas BERKELEY (1296-1361) [599]. Born 1296. Died 27 Oct 1361.

4 Maurice DE BERKELEY 2nd Lord BERKELEY ( - ) [864].

8 Thomas DE BERKELEY ( - ) [866].

9 Joan FERRERS ( - ) [867].

5 Eve LA ZOUCHE ( - ) [865].

3 Lady Margaret MORTIMER ( - ) [600].

Thomas BERKELEY (1296-1361)

1 Thomas BERKELEY (1296-1361) [599]. Born 1296. Died 27 Oct 1361.

2 Maurice DE BERKELEY 2nd Lord BERKELEY ( - ) [864].

4 Thomas DE BERKELEY ( - ) [866].

5 Joan FERRERS ( - ) [867].

3 Eve LA ZOUCHE ( - ) [865].

Thomas BERKELEY (c. 1352-1417)

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Mother: Elizabeth LE DESPENSER, 1845, age 518, Elizabeth le Despenser

1 Thomas de BERKELEY (c. 1352-1417) [607]. Born c. 1352, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Died 13 Jul 1417.

2 Sir Maurice BERKELEY (c. 1330-1368) [189]. Born c. 1330, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Marr Elizabeth LE DESPENSER Aug 1338. Died 8 Jun 1368.

Sir Maurice de Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley the Valiant was an English peer.

4 Thomas BERKELEY (1296-1361) [599]. Born 1296. Died 27 Oct 1361.

8 Maurice DE BERKELEY 2nd Lord BERKELEY ( - ) [864].

9 Eve LA ZOUCHE ( - ) [865].

5 Lady Margaret MORTIMER ( - ) [600].

3 Elizabeth LE DESPENSER (c. 1327-1389) [190]. Born c. 1327. Died 13 Jul 1389.

6 Hugh LE DISPENSER (1286-1326) [191]. Born 1286. Died 24 Nov 1326.

In May 1306 Hugh was knighted

Hanged
. Sometimes referred to as "the Elder Despenser", was for a time the chief adviser to King Edward II of England.

12 Hugh le DESPENSER (1260-1326) [575]. Born 1 Mar 1260. Died 27 Oct 1326.

He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1295. Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after Gaveston was executed in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons - and, more importantly, his own corruption and unjust behaviour - led to his being exiled along with his son Hugh Despenser the younger in 1321, when Edmund de Woodstoke replaced him as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

13 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [581].

7 Eleanor DE CLARE (1292-1337) [192]. Born 3 Oct 1292, Caerphilly in Glamorgan, Wales. Died 30 Jun 1337.

14 Gilbert DE CLARE (1243-1295) [193]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Marr Joan of ACRE c. 1290. Died 7 Dec 1295, Monmouth Castle.

Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare, probably because of his hair colour.

15 Joan of ACRE (1272-1307) [194]. Born Apr 1272, Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. Marr Ralph de MONTHERMER 1297. Died 23 Apr 1307, Clare, Suffolk, England.

The daughter of King Edward I of England and Eleanor of Castile. The name "Acre" derives from her birthplace in the Holy Land while her parents were on a crusade.

She was married twice; her first husband was Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester, one of the most powerful nobles in her father's kingdom; her second husband was Ralph de Monthermer, a squire in her household whom she married in secrecy.

Joan is most notable for the claim that miracles have allegedly taken place at her grave, and for the multiple references of her in literature.

Thomas BERKELEY ( - )

1 Thomas DE BERKELEY ( - ) [866].

James BERKELEY (OF THORNBURY) (c. 1466-1515)

1 James BERKELEY (OF THORNBURY) (c. 1466-1515) [181]. Born c. 1466. Died 1515.

2 Maurice De BERKELEY (SIR) (c. 1436-c. 1506) [183]. Born c. 1436. Died c. 1506.

4 James De BERKELEY (SIR) (c. 1394-1463) [185]. Born c. 1394. Died 1463.

8 James De BERKELEY (1355-1405) [187]. Born 1355, Little Marchfield, Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England. Died 13 Jun 1405.

9 Elizabeth BLUET ( - ) [188]. Born. Died.

(Daughter of Sir John Bluet).

5 Isobel MOWBRAY (FARRON ?) ( - ) [186]. Born. Died.

3 Isobel MEAD ( -1517) [184]. Born. Died 1517.

( daughter of Sir Philip Mead of Bristol).

James BERKELEY (SIR) (c. 1394-1463)

1 James De BERKELEY (SIR) (c. 1394-1463) [185]. Born c. 1394. Died 1463.

2 James De BERKELEY (1355-1405) [187]. Born 1355, Little Marchfield, Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England. Died 13 Jun 1405.

4 Sir Maurice BERKELEY (c. 1330-1368) [189]. Born c. 1330, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Marr Elizabeth LE DESPENSER Aug 1338. Died 8 Jun 1368.

Sir Maurice de Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley the Valiant was an English peer.

8 Thomas BERKELEY (1296-1361) [599]. Born 1296. Died 27 Oct 1361.

9 Lady Margaret MORTIMER ( - ) [600].

5 Elizabeth LE DESPENSER (c. 1327-1389) [190]. Born c. 1327. Died 13 Jul 1389.

10 Hugh LE DISPENSER (1286-1326) [191]. Born 1286. Died 24 Nov 1326.

In May 1306 Hugh was knighted

Hanged
. Sometimes referred to as "the Elder Despenser", was for a time the chief adviser to King Edward II of England.

11 Eleanor DE CLARE (1292-1337) [192]. Born 3 Oct 1292, Caerphilly in Glamorgan, Wales. Died 30 Jun 1337.

3 Elizabeth BLUET ( - ) [188]. Born. Died.

(Daughter of Sir John Bluet).

Maurice BERKELEY (SIR) (c. 1436-c. 1506)

1 Maurice De BERKELEY (SIR) (c. 1436-c. 1506) [183]. Born c. 1436. Died c. 1506.

2 James De BERKELEY (SIR) (c. 1394-1463) [185]. Born c. 1394. Died 1463.

4 James De BERKELEY (1355-1405) [187]. Born 1355, Little Marchfield, Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England. Died 13 Jun 1405.

8 Sir Maurice BERKELEY (c. 1330-1368) [189]. Born c. 1330, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Marr Elizabeth LE DESPENSER Aug 1338. Died 8 Jun 1368.

Sir Maurice de Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley the Valiant was an English peer.

9 Elizabeth LE DESPENSER (c. 1327-1389) [190]. Born c. 1327. Died 13 Jul 1389.

5 Elizabeth BLUET ( - ) [188]. Born. Died.

(Daughter of Sir John Bluet).

3 Isobel MOWBRAY (FARRON ?) ( - ) [186]. Born. Died.

Amarlie BERNSTEIN ( - )

1 Amarlie BERNSTEIN ( - ) [656].

2 Clive BERNSTEIN ( - ) [298]. Born. Died.

4 Ian BERNSTEIN (c. 1950- ) [296]. Born c. 1950, Wirral ? Marr Brenda MADDISON 20 Mar 1971, St. James Parish Church, Birkenhead.

8 John BERNSTEIN (1912-1971) [295]. Born 29 Dec 1912, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Marr Gladys LINLEY 28 Feb 1942, Methodist Church, Wesbourne Road, W. Died 15 May 1971, Hoylake, Cheshire, England.

9 Gladys LINLEY (1914-2003) [294]. Born 21 Jan 1914, Dinmore, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Died 2 Mar 2003, Abbeyfield Nursing Home, Wesr Kirby, Wirral, Ch.

5 Brenda MADDISON (1951- ) [297]. Born 10 Apr 1951, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. Died.

3 Becky ( - ) [658].

Clive BERNSTEIN ( - )

1 Clive BERNSTEIN ( - ) [298]. Born. Died.

2 Ian BERNSTEIN (c. 1950- ) [296]. Born c. 1950, Wirral ? Marr Brenda MADDISON 20 Mar 1971, St. James Parish Church, Birkenhead.

4 John BERNSTEIN (1912-1971) [295]. Born 29 Dec 1912, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Marr Gladys LINLEY 28 Feb 1942, Methodist Church, Wesbourne Road, W. Died 15 May 1971, Hoylake, Cheshire, England.

8 Frederick William BERNSTEIN (1876- ) [659]. Born 1876. Marr Senny ALDAM 10 Oct 1909, St. Alban Church, Bevington, Liverpool.

9 Senny ALDAM (1885-1959) [661]. Born 1885, Liverpool. Died 1959.

5 Gladys LINLEY (1914-2003) [294]. Born 21 Jan 1914, Dinmore, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Died 2 Mar 2003, Abbeyfield Nursing Home, Wesr Kirby, Wirral, Ch.

10 William LINLEY ( - ) [662].

11 Mary Anne JONES ( - ) [663].

3 Brenda MADDISON (1951- ) [297]. Born 10 Apr 1951, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. Died.

Frederick BERNSTEIN (1917- )

1 Frederick BERNSTEIN (1917- ) [660]. Born 1 Apr 1917.

2 Frederick William BERNSTEIN (1876- ) [659]. Born 1876. Marr Senny ALDAM 10 Oct 1909, St. Alban Church, Bevington, Liverpool.

4 Peter Frederick BERNSTEIN (c. 1851-bef1909) [664]. Born c. 1851, Poland. Marr Rose-Hannah WRIGHT 28 Oct 1873, Walton-0n-the-hill, Bootle, Liverpool. Died btw 1902 and 1909.

8 Peter BERNSTEIN (c. 1816-bef1873) [666]. Born c. 1816, Poland. Marr unknown 1840, Poland. Died bef 1873.

9 unknown (c. 1815- ) [667]. Born c. 1815.

5 Rose-Hannah WRIGHT (1851- ) [665]. Born 1851, Bristol, Gloucester.

3 Senny ALDAM (1885-1959) [661]. Born 1885, Liverpool. Died 1959.

Frederick BERNSTEIN (1876- )

1 Frederick William BERNSTEIN (1876- ) [659]. Born 1876. Marr Senny ALDAM 10 Oct 1909, St. Alban Church, Bevington, Liverpool.

2 Peter Frederick BERNSTEIN (c. 1851-bef1909) [664]. Born c. 1851, Poland. Marr Rose-Hannah WRIGHT 28 Oct 1873, Walton-0n-the-hill, Bootle, Liverpool. Died btw 1902 and 1909.

4 Peter BERNSTEIN (c. 1816-bef1873) [666]. Born c. 1816, Poland. Marr unknown 1840, Poland. Died bef 1873.

5 unknown (c. 1815- ) [667]. Born c. 1815.

3 Rose-Hannah WRIGHT (1851- ) [665]. Born 1851, Bristol, Gloucester.

Ian BERNSTEIN (c. 1950- )

1 Ian BERNSTEIN (c. 1950- ) [296]. Born c. 1950, Wirral ? Marr Brenda MADDISON 20 Mar 1971, St. James Parish Church, Birkenhead.

2 John BERNSTEIN (1912-1971) [295]. Born 29 Dec 1912, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Marr Gladys LINLEY 28 Feb 1942, Methodist Church, Wesbourne Road, W. Died 15 May 1971, Hoylake, Cheshire, England.

4 Frederick William BERNSTEIN (1876- ) [659]. Born 1876. Marr Senny ALDAM 10 Oct 1909, St. Alban Church, Bevington, Liverpool.

8 Peter Frederick BERNSTEIN (c. 1851-bef1909) [664]. Born c. 1851, Poland. Marr Rose-Hannah WRIGHT 28 Oct 1873, Walton-0n-the-hill, Bootle, Liverpool. Died btw 1902 and 1909.

9 Rose-Hannah WRIGHT (1851- ) [665]. Born 1851, Bristol, Gloucester.

5 Senny ALDAM (1885-1959) [661]. Born 1885, Liverpool. Died 1959.

3 Gladys LINLEY (1914-2003) [294]. Born 21 Jan 1914, Dinmore, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Died 2 Mar 2003, Abbeyfield Nursing Home, Wesr Kirby, Wirral, Ch.

6 William LINLEY ( - ) [662].

7 Mary Anne JONES ( - ) [663].

Janet BERNSTEIN (1953- )

1 Janet BERNSTEIN1 (1953- ) [29]. Born 9 Mar 1953, Hoscope Park Nursing Home, Westkirby. Marr Michael Harold FOSTER 11 May 1974, Westbourne Road Methodist Church, Westkirby.

2 John BERNSTEIN (1912-1971) [295]. Born 29 Dec 1912, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Marr Gladys LINLEY 28 Feb 1942, Methodist Church, Wesbourne Road, W. Died 15 May 1971, Hoylake, Cheshire, England.

4 Frederick William BERNSTEIN (1876- ) [659]. Born 1876. Marr Senny ALDAM 10 Oct 1909, St. Alban Church, Bevington, Liverpool.

8 Peter Frederick BERNSTEIN (c. 1851-bef1909) [664]. Born c. 1851, Poland. Marr Rose-Hannah WRIGHT 28 Oct 1873, Walton-0n-the-hill, Bootle, Liverpool. Died btw 1902 and 1909.

9 Rose-Hannah WRIGHT (1851- ) [665]. Born 1851, Bristol, Gloucester.

5 Senny ALDAM (1885-1959) [661]. Born 1885, Liverpool. Died 1959.

3 Gladys LINLEY (1914-2003) [294]. Born 21 Jan 1914, Dinmore, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Died 2 Mar 2003, Abbeyfield Nursing Home, Wesr Kirby, Wirral, Ch.

6 William LINLEY ( - ) [662].

7 Mary Anne JONES ( - ) [663].

Sources

1In person

John BERNSTEIN (1912-1971)

1 John BERNSTEIN (1912-1971) [295]. Born 29 Dec 1912, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Marr Gladys LINLEY 28 Feb 1942, Methodist Church, Wesbourne Road, W. Died 15 May 1971, Hoylake, Cheshire, England.

2 Frederick William BERNSTEIN (1876- ) [659]. Born 1876. Marr Senny ALDAM 10 Oct 1909, St. Alban Church, Bevington, Liverpool.

4 Peter Frederick BERNSTEIN (c. 1851-bef1909) [664]. Born c. 1851, Poland. Marr Rose-Hannah WRIGHT 28 Oct 1873, Walton-0n-the-hill, Bootle, Liverpool. Died btw 1902 and 1909.

8 Peter BERNSTEIN (c. 1816-bef1873) [666]. Born c. 1816, Poland. Marr unknown 1840, Poland. Died bef 1873.

9 unknown (c. 1815- ) [667]. Born c. 1815.

5 Rose-Hannah WRIGHT (1851- ) [665]. Born 1851, Bristol, Gloucester.

3 Senny ALDAM (1885-1959) [661]. Born 1885, Liverpool. Died 1959.

Moses BERNSTEIN (1841- )

1 Moses BERNSTEIN (1841- ) [668]. Born 1841.

2 Peter Frederick BERNSTEIN (c. 1851-bef1909) [664]. Born c. 1851, Poland. Marr Rose-Hannah WRIGHT 28 Oct 1873, Walton-0n-the-hill, Bootle, Liverpool. Died btw 1902 and 1909.

4 Peter BERNSTEIN (c. 1816-bef1873) [666]. Born c. 1816, Poland. Marr unknown 1840, Poland. Died bef 1873.

5 unknown (c. 1815- ) [667]. Born c. 1815.

3 Rose-Hannah WRIGHT (1851- ) [665]. Born 1851, Bristol, Gloucester.

Mya BERNSTEIN ( - )

1 Mya BERNSTEIN ( - ) [657].

2 Clive BERNSTEIN ( - ) [298]. Born. Died.

4 Ian BERNSTEIN (c. 1950- ) [296]. Born c. 1950, Wirral ? Marr Brenda MADDISON 20 Mar 1971, St. James Parish Church, Birkenhead.

8 John BERNSTEIN (1912-1971) [295]. Born 29 Dec 1912, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Marr Gladys LINLEY 28 Feb 1942, Methodist Church, Wesbourne Road, W. Died 15 May 1971, Hoylake, Cheshire, England.

9 Gladys LINLEY (1914-2003) [294]. Born 21 Jan 1914, Dinmore, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Died 2 Mar 2003, Abbeyfield Nursing Home, Wesr Kirby, Wirral, Ch.

5 Brenda MADDISON (1951- ) [297]. Born 10 Apr 1951, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. Died.

3 Becky ( - ) [658].

Peter BERNSTEIN (c. 1816-bef1873)

1 Peter BERNSTEIN (c. 1816-bef1873) [666]. Born c. 1816, Poland. Marr unknown 1840, Poland. Died bef 1873.

Peter BERNSTEIN (c. 1851-bef1909)

1 Peter Frederick BERNSTEIN (c. 1851-bef1909) [664]. Born c. 1851, Poland. Marr Rose-Hannah WRIGHT 28 Oct 1873, Walton-0n-the-hill, Bootle, Liverpool. Died btw 1902 and 1909.

2 Peter BERNSTEIN (c. 1816-bef1873) [666]. Born c. 1816, Poland. Marr unknown 1840, Poland. Died bef 1873.

3 unknown (c. 1815- ) [667]. Born c. 1815.

Phoenix BERNSTEIN (2001- )

1 Phoenix BERNSTEIN (2001- ) [654]. Born 19 Feb 2001.

2 Clive BERNSTEIN ( - ) [298]. Born. Died.

4 Ian BERNSTEIN (c. 1950- ) [296]. Born c. 1950, Wirral ? Marr Brenda MADDISON 20 Mar 1971, St. James Parish Church, Birkenhead.

8 John BERNSTEIN (1912-1971) [295]. Born 29 Dec 1912, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Marr Gladys LINLEY 28 Feb 1942, Methodist Church, Wesbourne Road, W. Died 15 May 1971, Hoylake, Cheshire, England.

9 Gladys LINLEY (1914-2003) [294]. Born 21 Jan 1914, Dinmore, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Died 2 Mar 2003, Abbeyfield Nursing Home, Wesr Kirby, Wirral, Ch.

5 Brenda MADDISON (1951- ) [297]. Born 10 Apr 1951, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. Died.

3 Becky ( - ) [658].

Shyla BERNSTEIN ( - )

1 Shyla BERNSTEIN ( - ) [655].

2 Clive BERNSTEIN ( - ) [298]. Born. Died.

4 Ian BERNSTEIN (c. 1950- ) [296]. Born c. 1950, Wirral ? Marr Brenda MADDISON 20 Mar 1971, St. James Parish Church, Birkenhead.

8 John BERNSTEIN (1912-1971) [295]. Born 29 Dec 1912, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Marr Gladys LINLEY 28 Feb 1942, Methodist Church, Wesbourne Road, W. Died 15 May 1971, Hoylake, Cheshire, England.

9 Gladys LINLEY (1914-2003) [294]. Born 21 Jan 1914, Dinmore, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Died 2 Mar 2003, Abbeyfield Nursing Home, Wesr Kirby, Wirral, Ch.

5 Brenda MADDISON (1951- ) [297]. Born 10 Apr 1951, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. Died.

3 Becky ( - ) [658].

Sarah BLACKALL (c. 1660- )

1 Sarah BLACKALL (c. 1660- ) [792]. Born c. 1660. Christened 1660, Britnell, Oxon.

Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845)

1 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Robert STANKLEY. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

Emily BLACKWOOD (1891-1970)

1 Emily BLACKWOOD (1891-1970) [143]. Born 24 Oct 1891. Died 6 Aug 1970.

Elizabeth BLUET ( - )

1 Elizabeth BLUET ( - ) [188]. Born. Died.

(Daughter of Sir John Bluet).

Sheila BRADLEY (1930- )

1 Sheila BRADLEY (1930- ) [355]. Born 2 Mar 1930. Died.

Rachel BRAITHWAITE (1768- )

1 Rachel BRAITHWAITE (1768- ) [1146]. Born 30 Jul 1768, Kendal. Marr Samuel LLOYD 3 Oct 1791, Preston Patrick.

Giles BRAOSE (1265- )

1 Giles DE BRAOSE (1265- ) [878]. Born 1265, Bramber, Sussex.

Lucy BRAOSE ( - )

1 Lucy DE BRAOSE ( - ) [877].

2 Giles DE BRAOSE (1265- ) [878]. Born 1265, Bramber, Sussex.

3 Beatrice DE ST. HELEN (1270- ) [879]. Born 1270, Wittenham Manor, Berks.

John BRIENNE ( - )

1 John of BRIENNE ( - ) [538].

Muriel BRODRICK (1881- )

1 Muriel BRODRICK (1881- ) [981]. Born 23 Nov 1881.

Jane BROWER (1817- )

1 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham. Marr Thomas TREADGOLD c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

Could be "Powel.

2 BROWER ( - ) [710].

3 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Ada BROWN (1867-1948)

1 Ada BROWN1 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Marr Thomas FOSTER 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

2 Mark BROWN (c. 1828- ) [506]. Born c. 1828, Lincolnshire. Marr Jane MARSHALL 1 May 1859, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Labourer at Ironworks in 1871.

4 John BROWN (to1796- ) [1718]. Born to 1796, Lincolnshire, England.

5 Elizabeth ( - ) [1719].

3 Jane MARSHALL (c. 1840- ) [507]. Born c. 1840, Lincolnshire.

Sources

1FHF & EM Marriage Certificate

Emily BROWN (1869- )

1 Emily J BROWN (1869- ) [508]. Born 1869, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

2 Mark BROWN (c. 1828- ) [506]. Born c. 1828, Lincolnshire. Marr Jane MARSHALL 1 May 1859, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Labourer at Ironworks in 1871.

4 John BROWN (to1796- ) [1718]. Born to 1796, Lincolnshire, England.

5 Elizabeth ( - ) [1719].

3 Jane MARSHALL (c. 1840- ) [507]. Born c. 1840, Lincolnshire.

Mark BROWN (c. 1828- )

1 Mark BROWN (c. 1828- ) [506]. Born c. 1828, Lincolnshire. Marr Jane MARSHALL 1 May 1859, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Labourer at Ironworks in 1871.

2 John BROWN (to1796- ) [1718]. Born to 1796, Lincolnshire, England.

3 Elizabeth ( - ) [1719].

Sarah BROWN ( - )

1 Sarah BROWN ( - ) [1105].

David II of Scotland David BRUCE (1323- )

1 David BRUCE (1323- ) [1011]. Born 5 Mar 1323.

Judith BRYANT (c. 1620-1655)

1 Judith BRYANT (c. 1620-1655) [794]. Born c. 1620. Christened 1620, Litton, Dorset. Died 29 Jun 1655.

Jessie BUCKLEY (1900-1984)

1 Jessie BUCKLEY (1900-1984) [236]. Born 1900. Died 1984.

BULL ( - )

1 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

Alice BULL (1862-1927)

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Alice Clara BULL, Great Grandma Bull

1 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Marr William Clifford WILSON 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire. Died 20 May 1927.

2 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

3 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

David BURGESS (1982- )

1 David BURGESS1 (1982- ) [33]. Born 30 Dec 1982, Warrington Hospital. Died.

2 Ken BURGESS1 (1954- ) [32]. Born 27 Oct 1954, Greasby.

3 Eileen FOSTER2 (1957- ) [24]. Born 8 Mar 1957, 10, Sandringham Avenue, Hoylake. Died.

6 Gordon Harold FOSTER3 (1918-1996) [13]. Born 1918, Cable Road, Hoylake. Marr Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN 9 Mar 1951, Wallasey, Cheshire. Died 18 Jul 1996.

12 Frances Harold FOSTER4 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

13 Ethel MICKLE5 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

7 Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN1 (1923-2009) [21]. Born 23 Aug 1923, Marsham, Norfolk, England. Died 2 Aug 2009.

Lived in a Christian home. Adopted at age of (???) , by a (single) School Teacher.
Real mother was secretary to a butcher/farm manager. Father is believed to be the butcher/farm manager.
Original name, Poppy Freeman.
Grace Christian was also adopted by the 'school teacher'.

14 William Martin WINK (1892-1983) [669]. Born 19 Jun 1892, Norfolk. Died 14 Oct 1983.

15 Ruby Lenora FREEMAN (1896-1979) [300]. Born 19 Dec 1896, Halesworth, Suffolk, England. Died 1979, Gipping, Suffolk, England.

Sources

1In person
2Mother
3Relatives
4Grave stone & Marriage certificate
5Grave stone & Grand-son

Ken BURGESS (1954- )

1 Ken BURGESS1 (1954- ) [32]. Born 27 Oct 1954, Greasby.

Sources

1In person

Kevin BURGESS (1985- )

1 Kevin BURGESS1 (1985- ) [46]. Born 13 Jun 1985, Warrington Hospital. Died.

2 Ken BURGESS1 (1954- ) [32]. Born 27 Oct 1954, Greasby.

3 Eileen FOSTER2 (1957- ) [24]. Born 8 Mar 1957, 10, Sandringham Avenue, Hoylake. Died.

6 Gordon Harold FOSTER3 (1918-1996) [13]. Born 1918, Cable Road, Hoylake. Marr Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN 9 Mar 1951, Wallasey, Cheshire. Died 18 Jul 1996.

12 Frances Harold FOSTER4 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

13 Ethel MICKLE5 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

7 Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN1 (1923-2009) [21]. Born 23 Aug 1923, Marsham, Norfolk, England. Died 2 Aug 2009.

Lived in a Christian home. Adopted at age of (???) , by a (single) School Teacher.
Real mother was secretary to a butcher/farm manager. Father is believed to be the butcher/farm manager.
Original name, Poppy Freeman.
Grace Christian was also adopted by the 'school teacher'.

14 William Martin WINK (1892-1983) [669]. Born 19 Jun 1892, Norfolk. Died 14 Oct 1983.

15 Ruby Lenora FREEMAN (1896-1979) [300]. Born 19 Dec 1896, Halesworth, Suffolk, England. Died 1979, Gipping, Suffolk, England.

Sources

1In person
2Mother
3Relatives
4Grave stone & Marriage certificate
5Grave stone & Grand-son

Susan BURGESS ( - )

1 Susan Jenny BURGESS ( - ) [771]. Marr Philip John WITHY 26 Oct 1974, New Plymouth.

Sue BURNAND (1956- )

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Sue BURNAND, sue_w

1 Sue BURNAND1 (1956- ) [55]. Born 1 Jun 1956. Died.

Sources

1Gillian Withy (nee Lamb)

Ann BURNELL (1827- )

1 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset. Marr Henry REED 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

2 James BURNELL (1791- ) [681]. Born 1791. Marr Elizabeth CLOWTER 19 Jun 1821, Bridgwater.

Parish records indicate a burial for James Hill BURNELL, at Sampford Brett, in Somerset.

3 Elizabeth CLOWTER ( - ) [683].

James BURNELL (1831- )

1 James BURNELL (1831- ) [682]. Born 1831.

2 James BURNELL (1791- ) [681]. Born 1791. Marr Elizabeth CLOWTER 19 Jun 1821, Bridgwater.

Parish records indicate a burial for James Hill BURNELL, at Sampford Brett, in Somerset.

3 Elizabeth CLOWTER ( - ) [683].

James BURNELL (1791- )

1 James BURNELL (1791- ) [681]. Born 1791. Marr Elizabeth CLOWTER 19 Jun 1821, Bridgwater.

Parish records indicate a burial for James Hill BURNELL, at Sampford Brett, in Somerset.

Arthur BURNS (1891- )

1 Arthur BURNS (1891- ) [552]. Born 1891, Bootle Nr Liverpool.

2 Arthur BURNS (1857- ) [550]. Born 1857, Toxteth Park, Liverpool. Marr Mary 1884.

in 1911 census, worked for the Hoylake and West Kirby Gas and Water Company - living at 18 manor road, Great Meols, Wirral, Cheshire (7 children born alive, 4 living, 3 died)
in 1891 census, lived at 37, Scott Street, Bootle Cum Linacre, Bootle.

3 Mary (1857- ) [551]. Born 1857, Liverpool.

Arthur BURNS (1857- )

1 Arthur BURNS (1857- ) [550]. Born 1857, Toxteth Park, Liverpool. Marr Mary 1884.

in 1911 census, worked for the Hoylake and West Kirby Gas and Water Company - living at 18 manor road, Great Meols, Wirral, Cheshire (7 children born alive, 4 living, 3 died)
in 1891 census, lived at 37, Scott Street, Bootle Cum Linacre, Bootle.

Bertie BURNS (1894- )

1 Bertie BURNS (1894- ) [553]. Born 1894, Bootle Nr Liverpool.

2 Arthur BURNS (1857- ) [550]. Born 1857, Toxteth Park, Liverpool. Marr Mary 1884.

in 1911 census, worked for the Hoylake and West Kirby Gas and Water Company - living at 18 manor road, Great Meols, Wirral, Cheshire (7 children born alive, 4 living, 3 died)
in 1891 census, lived at 37, Scott Street, Bootle Cum Linacre, Bootle.

3 Mary (1857- ) [551]. Born 1857, Liverpool.

Catherine BURNS (1889-1956)

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Catherine Mary BURNS, 1956, age 67, Catherine Mickle headstone

1 Catherine Mary BURNS (1889-1956) [540]. Born 1889, Bootle Nr Liverpool. Marr Henry Ernest MICKLE 1914. Died 16 Aug 1956.

2 Arthur BURNS (1857- ) [550]. Born 1857, Toxteth Park, Liverpool. Marr Mary 1884.

in 1911 census, worked for the Hoylake and West Kirby Gas and Water Company - living at 18 manor road, Great Meols, Wirral, Cheshire (7 children born alive, 4 living, 3 died)
in 1891 census, lived at 37, Scott Street, Bootle Cum Linacre, Bootle.

3 Mary (1857- ) [551]. Born 1857, Liverpool.

Walter BURNS (1888- )

1 Walter John BURNS (1888- ) [554]. Born 1888, Bootle Nr Liverpool.

2 Arthur BURNS (1857- ) [550]. Born 1857, Toxteth Park, Liverpool. Marr Mary 1884.

in 1911 census, worked for the Hoylake and West Kirby Gas and Water Company - living at 18 manor road, Great Meols, Wirral, Cheshire (7 children born alive, 4 living, 3 died)
in 1891 census, lived at 37, Scott Street, Bootle Cum Linacre, Bootle.

3 Mary (1857- ) [551]. Born 1857, Liverpool.

Edmund BUTLER 4th Viscount Mountgarret ( - )

1 Edmund BUTLER ( - ) [946].

Edward BUTLER Of Ballyraggett ( - )

1 Edward BUTLER ( - ) [948].

2 Edmund BUTLER ( - ) [946].

3 Elizabeth SIMEON ( - ) [947].

Frances BUTLER ( - )

1 Frances BUTLER ( - ) [952].

2 George BUTLER ( -1702) [950]. Died 19 Sep 1702.

4 Edward BUTLER ( - ) [948].

8 Edmund BUTLER ( - ) [946].

9 Elizabeth SIMEON ( - ) [947].

5 Elizabeth MATTHEW ( - ) [949].

3 Catherine KING ( - ) [951].

George BUTLER ( -1702)

1 George BUTLER ( -1702) [950]. Died 19 Sep 1702.

2 Edward BUTLER ( - ) [948].

4 Edmund BUTLER ( - ) [946].

5 Elizabeth SIMEON ( - ) [947].

3 Elizabeth MATTHEW ( - ) [949].

Thomas BUTLER ( - )

1 Thomas BUTLER ( - ) [623].

Sir.

Edith CAMERON ( - )

1 Edith Barbera CAMERON1 ( - ) [449]. Born. Marr Vivian WITHY. Died.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822)

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Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER), 1822, age 93, Mary Withy death 1822

1 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr George WITHY 7 Oct 1762. Died 20 Oct 1822.

2 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

3 Elizabeth GULSON1 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

6 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

7 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

14 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

15 Elizabeth GOOD (c. 1670-1692) [170]. Born c. 1670. Died 1692.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Isabella CAPET (1292-1358)

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Isabella CAPET, Isabella_of_France

1 Isabella CAPET1 (1292-1358) [308]. Born 1292, Paris, France. Marr Edward II 22 Jan 1307. Died 22 Aug 1358.

Sometimes described as the She-wolf of France, she was Queen consort of England as the wife of Edward II of England. She was the youngest surviving child and only surviving daughter of Philip IV of France and Joan I of Navarre. Queen Isabella was notable at the time for her beauty, diplomatic skills and intelligence.

Isabella arrived in England at the age of twelve during a period of growing conflict between the king and the powerful baronial factions. Her new husband was notorious for the patronage he lavished on his favourite, Piers Gaveston, but the queen supported Edward during these early years, forming a working relationship with Piers and using her relationship with the French monarchy to bolster her own authority and power. After the death of Gaveston at the hands of the barons in 1312, however, Edward later turned to a new favourite, Hugh Despenser the younger, and attempted to take revenge on the barons, resulting in the Despenser War and a period of internal repression across England. Isabella could not tolerate Hugh Despenser and by 1325 her marriage to Edward was at a breaking point.

Travelling to France under the guise of a diplomatic mission, Isabella began an affair with Roger Mortimer, and the two agreed to depose Edward and oust the Despenser family. The Queen returned to England with a small mercenary army in 1326; moving rapidly across England, the King's forces deserted him. Isabella deposed Edward, becoming regent on behalf of her son, Edward III. Many have believed that Isabella then arranged the murder of Edward II. Isabella and Mortimer's regime began to crumble, partly because of her lavish spending, but also because the Queen successfully, but unpopularly, resolved long-running problems such as the wars with Scotland.

In 1330, Isabella's son Edward III deposed Mortimer in turn, taking back his authority and executing Isabella's lover. The Queen was not punished, however, and lived for many years in considerable style, although not at Edward III's court, until her death in 1358. Isabella became a popular "femme fatale" figure in plays and literature over the years, usually portrayed as a beautiful but cruel, manipulative figure.

2 Philip IV of FRANCE (1269-1314) [1556]. Born 1269. Died 29 Nov 1314.

3 Joan I of NAVARRE (1273-c. 1305) [1557]. Born 14 Jan 1273. Died c. Apr 1305.

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Thomas CAR ( -1884)

1 Thomas CAR ( -1884) [846]. Marr Hannah WRIGHT 5 Apr 1865, London. Died 9 Dec 1884, Staincliffe, Dewsbury.

Vincent CAREY ( - )

1 Vincent John CAREY ( - ) [757]. Marr Elizabeth Catherine WITHY 13 Jan 1962, Whakatane, New Zealand.

Alfonso CASTILE ( - )

1 Alfonso VIII of CASTILE ( - ) [533].

Ferdinand CASTILE (1200-1252)

1 Ferdinand III of CASTILE (1200-1252) [535]. Born 1200. Died 1252.

2 Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ (1171-1230) [456]. Born 15 Aug 1171. Marr Doña BERENGUELA 1197. Died 24 Sep 1230.

4 Fernando II Alfonsez KING OF LEON ( - ) [458]. Born. Marr Urraca Affonsez QUEEN OF LEON. Died.

5 Urraca Affonsez QUEEN OF LEON ( - ) [459]. Died.

3 Doña BERENGUELA (1180-1246) [457]. Born 1180. Died 8 Nov 1246.

Note on Marriage to Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ: Annulled in 1204 by Pope Innocent III because they were second cousins.

6 Alfonso VIII of CASTILE ( - ) [533].

7 Eleanor PLANTAGENET ( - ) [530].

14 Henry II of ENGLAND ( - ) [531].

15 Eleanor of AQUITAINE ( - ) [532].

ELEANOR CASTILLE (1240-1290)

1 ELEANOR of CASTILLE (1240-1290) [863]. Born 1240. Died 29 Nov 1290.

2 Ferdinand III of CASTILE (1200-1252) [535]. Born 1200. Died 1252.

4 Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ (1171-1230) [456]. Born 15 Aug 1171. Marr Doña BERENGUELA 1197. Died 24 Sep 1230.

8 Fernando II Alfonsez KING OF LEON ( - ) [458]. Born. Marr Urraca Affonsez QUEEN OF LEON. Died.

9 Urraca Affonsez QUEEN OF LEON ( - ) [459]. Died.

5 Doña BERENGUELA (1180-1246) [457]. Born 1180. Died 8 Nov 1246.

Note on Marriage to Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ: Annulled in 1204 by Pope Innocent III because they were second cousins.

10 Alfonso VIII of CASTILE ( - ) [533].

11 Eleanor PLANTAGENET ( - ) [530].

Alan CAVERHILL ( - )

1 Alan Kinsgley CAVERHILL ( - ) [776].

2 Ivan Maskell WITHY (1899-1986) [716]. Born 15 May 1899, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Olive Hilda SMITH (nee Stephenson) 26 Oct 1968, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 17 Oct 1986, Whakatane, New Zealand.

NZ Reg no. 1899/5002.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Ruth Caverhill (nee WILSON) (1901-1963) [772]. Born 14 Jul 1901. Died 12 Nov 1963, Whakatane, New Zealand.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Delcie CAVERHILL ( - )

1 Delcie Rea (Uings) CAVERHILL ( - ) [778].

2 Ivan Maskell WITHY (1899-1986) [716]. Born 15 May 1899, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Olive Hilda SMITH (nee Stephenson) 26 Oct 1968, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 17 Oct 1986, Whakatane, New Zealand.

NZ Reg no. 1899/5002.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Ruth Caverhill (nee WILSON) (1901-1963) [772]. Born 14 Jul 1901. Died 12 Nov 1963, Whakatane, New Zealand.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Janette CAVERHILL ( - )

1 Janette Olwyn CAVERHILL ( - ) [777].

2 Ivan Maskell WITHY (1899-1986) [716]. Born 15 May 1899, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Olive Hilda SMITH (nee Stephenson) 26 Oct 1968, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 17 Oct 1986, Whakatane, New Zealand.

NZ Reg no. 1899/5002.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Ruth Caverhill (nee WILSON) (1901-1963) [772]. Born 14 Jul 1901. Died 12 Nov 1963, Whakatane, New Zealand.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Kenneth CAVERHILL ( - )

1 Kenneth Bruce CAVERHILL ( - ) [779].

2 Ivan Maskell WITHY (1899-1986) [716]. Born 15 May 1899, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Olive Hilda SMITH (nee Stephenson) 26 Oct 1968, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 17 Oct 1986, Whakatane, New Zealand.

NZ Reg no. 1899/5002.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Ruth Caverhill (nee WILSON) (1901-1963) [772]. Born 14 Jul 1901. Died 12 Nov 1963, Whakatane, New Zealand.

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Ralph CHAMBERS ( - )

1 Ralph CHAMBERS ( - ) [724]. Marr Pamela DAVIES frm 1 Apr 1948 to 30 Jun 1948, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset.

John CHAMBERLAIN ( - )

1 John Grimmer (Rob) CHAMBERLAIN ( - ) [767]. Marr Margaret Joan WITHY 20 Sep 1974, Darwin, NT.

Alison CHAMBERS (1953- )

1 Alison Joan CHAMBERS (1953- ) [722]. Born 11 Aug 1953, Weston Super Mare, Somerset.

2 Ralph CHAMBERS ( - ) [724]. Marr Pamela DAVIES frm 1 Apr 1948 to 30 Jun 1948, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset.

3 Pamela DAVIES ( - ) [723].

6 Stephen DAVIES ( - ) [726]. Marr Ellen Gwendoline TRUMPER 1921.

Marriage registration district: Kington; County: Herefordshire
Volume no: 6A; Page no: 1163.

7 Ellen Gwendoline TRUMPER (1898- ) [725]. Born 1898, Kington, Herefordshire.

14 Robert TRUMPER (1866- ) [727]. Born 1866, Eardisley Hereford. Marr Matilda WATKINS frm 1 Jul 1883 to 30 Sep 1883, Kington, Herefordshire.

In 1911 Census, lived at: The Green Eardisley Hereford.

15 Matilda WATKINS (1865- ) [728]. Born 1865, Bryngun Radnorshire V.

Hannah CHAMBERS (1979- )

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Hannah CHAMBERS, 2009, age 30, hannah1

1 Hannah CHAMBERS (1979- ) [482]. Born 13 Mar 1979. Marr Graeme Richard WORRALL 5 Sep 2009, Binden House, Langford Budville, Summerset.

2 Peter TIDMARSH ( - ) [721].

3 Alison Joan CHAMBERS (1953- ) [722]. Born 11 Aug 1953, Weston Super Mare, Somerset.

6 Ralph CHAMBERS ( - ) [724]. Marr Pamela DAVIES frm 1 Apr 1948 to 30 Jun 1948, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset.

7 Pamela DAVIES ( - ) [723].

14 Stephen DAVIES ( - ) [726]. Marr Ellen Gwendoline TRUMPER 1921.

Marriage registration district: Kington; County: Herefordshire
Volume no: 6A; Page no: 1163.

15 Ellen Gwendoline TRUMPER (1898- ) [725]. Born 1898, Kington, Herefordshire.

Matilda CHAWORTH ( - )

1 Matilda DE CHAWORTH ( - ) [1023].

2 Patrick DE CHAWORTH ( - ) [1024].

3 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [1025].

Patrick CHAWORTH ( - )

1 Patrick DE CHAWORTH ( - ) [1024].

Grace CHRISTIAN ( - )

1 Grace CHRISTIAN ( - ) [299]. Born. Died.

2 William Martin WINK (1892-1983) [669]. Born 19 Jun 1892, Norfolk. Died 14 Oct 1983.

4 Frederick WINK ( - ) [670].

3 Ruby Lenora FREEMAN (1896-1979) [300]. Born 19 Dec 1896, Halesworth, Suffolk, England. Died 1979, Gipping, Suffolk, England.

Mary CHRISTIAN (1923-2009)

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Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN, mollie_f

1 Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN1 (1923-2009) [21]. Born 23 Aug 1923, Marsham, Norfolk, England. Marr Gordon Harold FOSTER 9 Mar 1951, Wallasey, Cheshire. Died 2 Aug 2009.

Lived in a Christian home. Adopted at age of (???) , by a (single) School Teacher.
Real mother was secretary to a butcher/farm manager. Father is believed to be the butcher/farm manager.
Original name, Poppy Freeman.
Grace Christian was also adopted by the 'school teacher'.

2 William Martin WINK (1892-1983) [669]. Born 19 Jun 1892, Norfolk. Died 14 Oct 1983.

4 Frederick WINK ( - ) [670].

3 Ruby Lenora FREEMAN (1896-1979) [300]. Born 19 Dec 1896, Halesworth, Suffolk, England. Died 1979, Gipping, Suffolk, England.

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1 Randolph CHURCHILL ( - ) [973].

2 Winston Leonard Spencer CHURCHILL (1874-1965) [972]. Born 30 Nov 1874. Died 24 Jan 1965.

4 Randolph Henry CHURCHILL (1849-1895) [974]. Born 1849. Died 1895.

8 John Winston SPENCER-CHURCHILL (1822-1883) [976]. Born 1822. Died 1883.

9 Frances Anne Emily VANE ( - ) [977].

5 Jennie JEROME ( - ) [975].

3 Clementine Ogilvy HOZIER (1885-1977) [971]. Born 1 Apr 1885. Died 12 Dec 1977.

6 Henry Montagu HOZIER ( - ) [970].

7 Henrietta Blanche OGILVY (1852-1925) [969]. Born 8 Nov 1852. Died 28 Mar 1925.

14 David Graham Drummond OGILVY ( - ) [966].

15 Henrietta Blanche STANLEY (1830-1921) [964]. Born 3 Jul 1830. Died 5 Jan 1921.

Randolph CHURCHILL (1849-1895)

1 Randolph Henry CHURCHILL (1849-1895) [974]. Born 1849. Died 1895.

2 John Winston SPENCER-CHURCHILL (1822-1883) [976]. Born 1822. Died 1883.

3 Frances Anne Emily VANE ( - ) [977].

Winston CHURCHILL (1874-1965)

1 Winston Leonard Spencer CHURCHILL (1874-1965) [972]. Born 30 Nov 1874. Died 24 Jan 1965.

2 Randolph Henry CHURCHILL (1849-1895) [974]. Born 1849. Died 1895.

4 John Winston SPENCER-CHURCHILL (1822-1883) [976]. Born 1822. Died 1883.

5 Frances Anne Emily VANE ( - ) [977].

3 Jennie JEROME ( - ) [975].

Elizabeth CIFREWAST ( - )

1 Elizabeth CIFREWAST ( - ) [881].

Aveline CLARE ( - )

1 Aveline de CLARE ( - ) [587].

2 Roger de CLARE ( - ) [588].

3 Maud de SAINT-HILAIRE ( - ) [589].

Eleanor CLARE (1292-1337)

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Mother: Joan of ACRE, Joan of Acre

1 Eleanor DE CLARE (1292-1337) [192]. Born 3 Oct 1292, Caerphilly in Glamorgan, Wales. Died 30 Jun 1337.

2 Gilbert DE CLARE (1243-1295) [193]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Marr Joan of ACRE c. 1290. Died 7 Dec 1295, Monmouth Castle.

Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare, probably because of his hair colour.

4 Richard de CLARE (1243-1295) [590]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Died 7 Dec 1295.

5 Maud de LACY ( - ) [591].

3 Joan of ACRE (1272-1307) [194]. Born Apr 1272, Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. Marr Ralph de MONTHERMER 1297. Died 23 Apr 1307, Clare, Suffolk, England.

The daughter of King Edward I of England and Eleanor of Castile. The name "Acre" derives from her birthplace in the Holy Land while her parents were on a crusade.

She was married twice; her first husband was Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester, one of the most powerful nobles in her father's kingdom; her second husband was Ralph de Monthermer, a squire in her household whom she married in secrecy.

Joan is most notable for the claim that miracles have allegedly taken place at her grave, and for the multiple references of her in literature.

6 Edward I1 (1239-1307) [204]. Born 17 Jun 1239, Westminster, London, England. Marr Eleanor OF CASTILLE 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Marr MARGEURITE OF FRANCE 10 Sep 1299. Died 7 Jul 1307, Burgh-On-Sands, Cumberland, England.

He was buried on 28 Oct 1307 in Westminster, London, England. He was married to Queen of England, Castile ELEANOR in 1254.
Children were:
i. England Plantagenet JOAN was born in 1272 in Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. She died on 23 Apr 1307 in Clare, Suffolk, England.
ii. England MARGARET was born in 1275. She died in 1318.
iii. England Plantagenet ELIZABETH was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. She died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND. She was buried on 23 May 1316 in Walden Abbey, Herts, England.
iv. King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet.

He was also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots; was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

12 HENRY III (1207-1272) [1008]. Born 1 Oct 1207, Winchester. Died 1272.

13 Eleanor of PROVENCE (1222-1291) [1009]. Born 1222. Died Jun 1291.

7 Eleanor OF CASTILLE1 (1241-1290) [195]. Born 1241, Castile, Spain. Died Nov 1290, Harby, Near Lincoln.

In 1254, English fears of a Castilian invasion of the English province of Gascony induced Edward's father to arrange a politically expedient marriage between his fourteen-year-old son and Eleanor, the half-sister of King Alfonso X of Castile.
Eleanor and Edward were married on 1 November 1254 in the Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. As part of the marriage agreement, the young prince received grants of land worth 15,000 marks a year.
Though the endowments King Henry made were sizeable, they offered Edward little independence. He had already received Gascony as early as 1249, but Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, had been appointed as royal lieutenant the year before and, consequently, drew its income, so in practice Edward derived neither authority nor revenue from this province. The grant he received in 1254 included most of Ireland, and much land in Wales and England, including the earldom of Chester, but the king retained much control over the land in question, particularly in Ireland, so Edward's power was limited there as well, and the king derived most of the income from those lands.

From 1254 to 1257, Edward was under the influence of his mother's relatives, known as the Savoyards, the most notable of whom was Peter of Savoy, the queen's uncle. After 1257, Edward increasingly fell in with the Poitevin or Lusignan faction — the half-brothers of his father Henry III — led by such men as William de Valence. This association was significant, because the two groups of privileged foreigners were resented by the established English aristocracy, and they would be at the centre of the ensuing years' baronial reform movement.
There were tales of unruly and violent conduct by Edward and his Lusignan kinsmen, which raised questions about the royal heir's personal qualities. The next years would be formative on Edward's character.

Eleanor of Castile was the first queen consort of Edward I of England. She was also Countess of Ponthieu in her own right from 1279 until her death in 1290, succeeding her mother and ruling together with her husband.

Edward married Eleanor at Las Huelgas in Spain (October 1254) and then traveled to Bordeaux to organize his scattered appanage.
Upon her death, Edward erected the famous Eleanor Crosses--several of which still stand--at each place where her coffin rested on its way to London. The best known are at Banbury and Charring (London).

14 Saint FERDINAND III (1199-1252) [454]. Born 5 Aug 1199. Marr Joan of DAMMARTIN. Died 30 May 1252.

King of Castile from 1217 and King of Galicia and León from 1230.

15 Joan of DAMMARTIN (c. 1200-1279) [455]. Born c. 1200. Died 16 Mar 1279, Abbeville.

Sources

1History books

Elizabeth CLARE ( - )

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Mother: Joan of ACRE, Joan of Acre

1 Elizabeth de CLARE ( - ) [592].

2 Gilbert DE CLARE (1243-1295) [193]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Marr Joan of ACRE c. 1290. Died 7 Dec 1295, Monmouth Castle.

Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare, probably because of his hair colour.

4 Richard de CLARE (1243-1295) [590]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Died 7 Dec 1295.

5 Maud de LACY ( - ) [591].

3 Joan of ACRE (1272-1307) [194]. Born Apr 1272, Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. Marr Ralph de MONTHERMER 1297. Died 23 Apr 1307, Clare, Suffolk, England.

The daughter of King Edward I of England and Eleanor of Castile. The name "Acre" derives from her birthplace in the Holy Land while her parents were on a crusade.

She was married twice; her first husband was Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester, one of the most powerful nobles in her father's kingdom; her second husband was Ralph de Monthermer, a squire in her household whom she married in secrecy.

Joan is most notable for the claim that miracles have allegedly taken place at her grave, and for the multiple references of her in literature.

6 Edward I1 (1239-1307) [204]. Born 17 Jun 1239, Westminster, London, England. Marr Eleanor OF CASTILLE 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Marr MARGEURITE OF FRANCE 10 Sep 1299. Died 7 Jul 1307, Burgh-On-Sands, Cumberland, England.

He was buried on 28 Oct 1307 in Westminster, London, England. He was married to Queen of England, Castile ELEANOR in 1254.
Children were:
i. England Plantagenet JOAN was born in 1272 in Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. She died on 23 Apr 1307 in Clare, Suffolk, England.
ii. England MARGARET was born in 1275. She died in 1318.
iii. England Plantagenet ELIZABETH was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. She died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND. She was buried on 23 May 1316 in Walden Abbey, Herts, England.
iv. King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet.

He was also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots; was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

12 HENRY III (1207-1272) [1008]. Born 1 Oct 1207, Winchester. Died 1272.

13 Eleanor of PROVENCE (1222-1291) [1009]. Born 1222. Died Jun 1291.

7 Eleanor OF CASTILLE1 (1241-1290) [195]. Born 1241, Castile, Spain. Died Nov 1290, Harby, Near Lincoln.

In 1254, English fears of a Castilian invasion of the English province of Gascony induced Edward's father to arrange a politically expedient marriage between his fourteen-year-old son and Eleanor, the half-sister of King Alfonso X of Castile.
Eleanor and Edward were married on 1 November 1254 in the Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. As part of the marriage agreement, the young prince received grants of land worth 15,000 marks a year.
Though the endowments King Henry made were sizeable, they offered Edward little independence. He had already received Gascony as early as 1249, but Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, had been appointed as royal lieutenant the year before and, consequently, drew its income, so in practice Edward derived neither authority nor revenue from this province. The grant he received in 1254 included most of Ireland, and much land in Wales and England, including the earldom of Chester, but the king retained much control over the land in question, particularly in Ireland, so Edward's power was limited there as well, and the king derived most of the income from those lands.

From 1254 to 1257, Edward was under the influence of his mother's relatives, known as the Savoyards, the most notable of whom was Peter of Savoy, the queen's uncle. After 1257, Edward increasingly fell in with the Poitevin or Lusignan faction — the half-brothers of his father Henry III — led by such men as William de Valence. This association was significant, because the two groups of privileged foreigners were resented by the established English aristocracy, and they would be at the centre of the ensuing years' baronial reform movement.
There were tales of unruly and violent conduct by Edward and his Lusignan kinsmen, which raised questions about the royal heir's personal qualities. The next years would be formative on Edward's character.

Eleanor of Castile was the first queen consort of Edward I of England. She was also Countess of Ponthieu in her own right from 1279 until her death in 1290, succeeding her mother and ruling together with her husband.

Edward married Eleanor at Las Huelgas in Spain (October 1254) and then traveled to Bordeaux to organize his scattered appanage.
Upon her death, Edward erected the famous Eleanor Crosses--several of which still stand--at each place where her coffin rested on its way to London. The best known are at Banbury and Charring (London).

14 Saint FERDINAND III (1199-1252) [454]. Born 5 Aug 1199. Marr Joan of DAMMARTIN. Died 30 May 1252.

King of Castile from 1217 and King of Galicia and León from 1230.

15 Joan of DAMMARTIN (c. 1200-1279) [455]. Born c. 1200. Died 16 Mar 1279, Abbeville.

Sources

1History books

Gilbert CLARE (1291-1314)

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Mother: Joan of ACRE, Joan of Acre

1 Gilbert de CLARE (1291-1314) [594]. Born 10 May 1291. Died 24 Jun 1314, Bannockburn.

2 Gilbert DE CLARE (1243-1295) [193]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Marr Joan of ACRE c. 1290. Died 7 Dec 1295, Monmouth Castle.

Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare, probably because of his hair colour.

4 Richard de CLARE (1243-1295) [590]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Died 7 Dec 1295.

5 Maud de LACY ( - ) [591].

3 Joan of ACRE (1272-1307) [194]. Born Apr 1272, Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. Marr Ralph de MONTHERMER 1297. Died 23 Apr 1307, Clare, Suffolk, England.

The daughter of King Edward I of England and Eleanor of Castile. The name "Acre" derives from her birthplace in the Holy Land while her parents were on a crusade.

She was married twice; her first husband was Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester, one of the most powerful nobles in her father's kingdom; her second husband was Ralph de Monthermer, a squire in her household whom she married in secrecy.

Joan is most notable for the claim that miracles have allegedly taken place at her grave, and for the multiple references of her in literature.

6 Edward I1 (1239-1307) [204]. Born 17 Jun 1239, Westminster, London, England. Marr Eleanor OF CASTILLE 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Marr MARGEURITE OF FRANCE 10 Sep 1299. Died 7 Jul 1307, Burgh-On-Sands, Cumberland, England.

He was buried on 28 Oct 1307 in Westminster, London, England. He was married to Queen of England, Castile ELEANOR in 1254.
Children were:
i. England Plantagenet JOAN was born in 1272 in Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. She died on 23 Apr 1307 in Clare, Suffolk, England.
ii. England MARGARET was born in 1275. She died in 1318.
iii. England Plantagenet ELIZABETH was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. She died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND. She was buried on 23 May 1316 in Walden Abbey, Herts, England.
iv. King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet.

He was also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots; was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

12 HENRY III (1207-1272) [1008]. Born 1 Oct 1207, Winchester. Died 1272.

13 Eleanor of PROVENCE (1222-1291) [1009]. Born 1222. Died Jun 1291.

7 Eleanor OF CASTILLE1 (1241-1290) [195]. Born 1241, Castile, Spain. Died Nov 1290, Harby, Near Lincoln.

In 1254, English fears of a Castilian invasion of the English province of Gascony induced Edward's father to arrange a politically expedient marriage between his fourteen-year-old son and Eleanor, the half-sister of King Alfonso X of Castile.
Eleanor and Edward were married on 1 November 1254 in the Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. As part of the marriage agreement, the young prince received grants of land worth 15,000 marks a year.
Though the endowments King Henry made were sizeable, they offered Edward little independence. He had already received Gascony as early as 1249, but Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, had been appointed as royal lieutenant the year before and, consequently, drew its income, so in practice Edward derived neither authority nor revenue from this province. The grant he received in 1254 included most of Ireland, and much land in Wales and England, including the earldom of Chester, but the king retained much control over the land in question, particularly in Ireland, so Edward's power was limited there as well, and the king derived most of the income from those lands.

From 1254 to 1257, Edward was under the influence of his mother's relatives, known as the Savoyards, the most notable of whom was Peter of Savoy, the queen's uncle. After 1257, Edward increasingly fell in with the Poitevin or Lusignan faction — the half-brothers of his father Henry III — led by such men as William de Valence. This association was significant, because the two groups of privileged foreigners were resented by the established English aristocracy, and they would be at the centre of the ensuing years' baronial reform movement.
There were tales of unruly and violent conduct by Edward and his Lusignan kinsmen, which raised questions about the royal heir's personal qualities. The next years would be formative on Edward's character.

Eleanor of Castile was the first queen consort of Edward I of England. She was also Countess of Ponthieu in her own right from 1279 until her death in 1290, succeeding her mother and ruling together with her husband.

Edward married Eleanor at Las Huelgas in Spain (October 1254) and then traveled to Bordeaux to organize his scattered appanage.
Upon her death, Edward erected the famous Eleanor Crosses--several of which still stand--at each place where her coffin rested on its way to London. The best known are at Banbury and Charring (London).

14 Saint FERDINAND III (1199-1252) [454]. Born 5 Aug 1199. Marr Joan of DAMMARTIN. Died 30 May 1252.

King of Castile from 1217 and King of Galicia and León from 1230.

15 Joan of DAMMARTIN (c. 1200-1279) [455]. Born c. 1200. Died 16 Mar 1279, Abbeville.

Sources

1History books

Gilbert CLARE Earl of Gloucester (1243-1295)

1 Gilbert DE CLARE (1243-1295) [193]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Marr Joan of ACRE c. 1290. Died 7 Dec 1295, Monmouth Castle.

Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare, probably because of his hair colour.

2 Richard de CLARE (1243-1295) [590]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Died 7 Dec 1295.

3 Maud de LACY ( - ) [591].

Margaret CLARE ( - )

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Mother: Joan of ACRE, Joan of Acre

1 Margaret de CLARE ( - ) [593].

2 Gilbert DE CLARE (1243-1295) [193]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Marr Joan of ACRE c. 1290. Died 7 Dec 1295, Monmouth Castle.

Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare, probably because of his hair colour.

4 Richard de CLARE (1243-1295) [590]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Died 7 Dec 1295.

5 Maud de LACY ( - ) [591].

3 Joan of ACRE (1272-1307) [194]. Born Apr 1272, Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. Marr Ralph de MONTHERMER 1297. Died 23 Apr 1307, Clare, Suffolk, England.

The daughter of King Edward I of England and Eleanor of Castile. The name "Acre" derives from her birthplace in the Holy Land while her parents were on a crusade.

She was married twice; her first husband was Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester, one of the most powerful nobles in her father's kingdom; her second husband was Ralph de Monthermer, a squire in her household whom she married in secrecy.

Joan is most notable for the claim that miracles have allegedly taken place at her grave, and for the multiple references of her in literature.

6 Edward I1 (1239-1307) [204]. Born 17 Jun 1239, Westminster, London, England. Marr Eleanor OF CASTILLE 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Marr MARGEURITE OF FRANCE 10 Sep 1299. Died 7 Jul 1307, Burgh-On-Sands, Cumberland, England.

He was buried on 28 Oct 1307 in Westminster, London, England. He was married to Queen of England, Castile ELEANOR in 1254.
Children were:
i. England Plantagenet JOAN was born in 1272 in Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. She died on 23 Apr 1307 in Clare, Suffolk, England.
ii. England MARGARET was born in 1275. She died in 1318.
iii. England Plantagenet ELIZABETH was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. She died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND. She was buried on 23 May 1316 in Walden Abbey, Herts, England.
iv. King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet.

He was also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots; was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

12 HENRY III (1207-1272) [1008]. Born 1 Oct 1207, Winchester. Died 1272.

13 Eleanor of PROVENCE (1222-1291) [1009]. Born 1222. Died Jun 1291.

7 Eleanor OF CASTILLE1 (1241-1290) [195]. Born 1241, Castile, Spain. Died Nov 1290, Harby, Near Lincoln.

In 1254, English fears of a Castilian invasion of the English province of Gascony induced Edward's father to arrange a politically expedient marriage between his fourteen-year-old son and Eleanor, the half-sister of King Alfonso X of Castile.
Eleanor and Edward were married on 1 November 1254 in the Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. As part of the marriage agreement, the young prince received grants of land worth 15,000 marks a year.
Though the endowments King Henry made were sizeable, they offered Edward little independence. He had already received Gascony as early as 1249, but Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, had been appointed as royal lieutenant the year before and, consequently, drew its income, so in practice Edward derived neither authority nor revenue from this province. The grant he received in 1254 included most of Ireland, and much land in Wales and England, including the earldom of Chester, but the king retained much control over the land in question, particularly in Ireland, so Edward's power was limited there as well, and the king derived most of the income from those lands.

From 1254 to 1257, Edward was under the influence of his mother's relatives, known as the Savoyards, the most notable of whom was Peter of Savoy, the queen's uncle. After 1257, Edward increasingly fell in with the Poitevin or Lusignan faction — the half-brothers of his father Henry III — led by such men as William de Valence. This association was significant, because the two groups of privileged foreigners were resented by the established English aristocracy, and they would be at the centre of the ensuing years' baronial reform movement.
There were tales of unruly and violent conduct by Edward and his Lusignan kinsmen, which raised questions about the royal heir's personal qualities. The next years would be formative on Edward's character.

Eleanor of Castile was the first queen consort of Edward I of England. She was also Countess of Ponthieu in her own right from 1279 until her death in 1290, succeeding her mother and ruling together with her husband.

Edward married Eleanor at Las Huelgas in Spain (October 1254) and then traveled to Bordeaux to organize his scattered appanage.
Upon her death, Edward erected the famous Eleanor Crosses--several of which still stand--at each place where her coffin rested on its way to London. The best known are at Banbury and Charring (London).

14 Saint FERDINAND III (1199-1252) [454]. Born 5 Aug 1199. Marr Joan of DAMMARTIN. Died 30 May 1252.

King of Castile from 1217 and King of Galicia and León from 1230.

15 Joan of DAMMARTIN (c. 1200-1279) [455]. Born c. 1200. Died 16 Mar 1279, Abbeville.

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6 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

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Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

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Beth DANIELS (1984- )

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Father: Richard DANIELS, richard_d

1 Beth DANIELS (1984- ) [48]. Born 4 Dec 1984. Died.

2 Richard DANIELS ( - ) [47].

3 Pamela FOSTER1 (1953- ) [23]. Born 9 Mar 1953, Saughall Road, Saughall Massey, Moreton.

6 Gordon Harold FOSTER2 (1918-1996) [13]. Born 1918, Cable Road, Hoylake. Marr Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN 9 Mar 1951, Wallasey, Cheshire. Died 18 Jul 1996.

12 Frances Harold FOSTER3 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

13 Ethel MICKLE4 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

7 Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN5 (1923-2009) [21]. Born 23 Aug 1923, Marsham, Norfolk, England. Died 2 Aug 2009.

Lived in a Christian home. Adopted at age of (???) , by a (single) School Teacher.
Real mother was secretary to a butcher/farm manager. Father is believed to be the butcher/farm manager.
Original name, Poppy Freeman.
Grace Christian was also adopted by the 'school teacher'.

14 William Martin WINK (1892-1983) [669]. Born 19 Jun 1892, Norfolk. Died 14 Oct 1983.

15 Ruby Lenora FREEMAN (1896-1979) [300]. Born 19 Dec 1896, Halesworth, Suffolk, England. Died 1979, Gipping, Suffolk, England.

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Jessica DANIELS (1981- )

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Jessica DANIELS, Jessica_D

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Father: Richard DANIELS, richard_d

1 Jessica DANIELS1 (1981- ) [50]. Born 1 Apr 1981. Died.

2 Richard DANIELS ( - ) [47].

3 Pamela FOSTER2 (1953- ) [23]. Born 9 Mar 1953, Saughall Road, Saughall Massey, Moreton.

6 Gordon Harold FOSTER3 (1918-1996) [13]. Born 1918, Cable Road, Hoylake. Marr Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN 9 Mar 1951, Wallasey, Cheshire. Died 18 Jul 1996.

12 Frances Harold FOSTER4 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

13 Ethel MICKLE5 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

7 Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN6 (1923-2009) [21]. Born 23 Aug 1923, Marsham, Norfolk, England. Died 2 Aug 2009.

Lived in a Christian home. Adopted at age of (???) , by a (single) School Teacher.
Real mother was secretary to a butcher/farm manager. Father is believed to be the butcher/farm manager.
Original name, Poppy Freeman.
Grace Christian was also adopted by the 'school teacher'.

14 William Martin WINK (1892-1983) [669]. Born 19 Jun 1892, Norfolk. Died 14 Oct 1983.

15 Ruby Lenora FREEMAN (1896-1979) [300]. Born 19 Dec 1896, Halesworth, Suffolk, England. Died 1979, Gipping, Suffolk, England.

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6In person

Richard DANIELS ( - )

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Richard DANIELS, richard_d

1 Richard DANIELS ( - ) [47].

Rose DANIELS (1988- )

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Rose DANIELS, rose_d

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Father: Richard DANIELS, richard_d

1 Rose DANIELS1 (1988- ) [49]. Born 5 Jan 1988. Died.

2 Richard DANIELS ( - ) [47].

3 Pamela FOSTER2 (1953- ) [23]. Born 9 Mar 1953, Saughall Road, Saughall Massey, Moreton.

6 Gordon Harold FOSTER3 (1918-1996) [13]. Born 1918, Cable Road, Hoylake. Marr Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN 9 Mar 1951, Wallasey, Cheshire. Died 18 Jul 1996.

12 Frances Harold FOSTER4 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

13 Ethel MICKLE5 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

7 Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN6 (1923-2009) [21]. Born 23 Aug 1923, Marsham, Norfolk, England. Died 2 Aug 2009.

Lived in a Christian home. Adopted at age of (???) , by a (single) School Teacher.
Real mother was secretary to a butcher/farm manager. Father is believed to be the butcher/farm manager.
Original name, Poppy Freeman.
Grace Christian was also adopted by the 'school teacher'.

14 William Martin WINK (1892-1983) [669]. Born 19 Jun 1892, Norfolk. Died 14 Oct 1983.

15 Ruby Lenora FREEMAN (1896-1979) [300]. Born 19 Dec 1896, Halesworth, Suffolk, England. Died 1979, Gipping, Suffolk, England.

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2Mother
3Relatives
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6In person

James DAUBENEY (c. 1453-1528)

1 James DAUBENEY (c. 1453-1528) [804]. Born c. 1453, South Petherton, Somersetshire, England. Christened 1475, Wayford, Somerset. Marr Elizabeth PAUNCEFOOTE c. 1478, Somersetshire, England. Died 11 Oct 1528.

2 William DAUBENY (1424-c. 1461) [811]. Born 11 Jun 1424, South Ingleby, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Alice STOURTON c. 1448, Somersetshire, England. Died c. 2 Jan 1461, Possibly Battle of Wakefield.

4 Giles DAUBENEY (c. 1395-c. 1445) [1228]. Born c. 25 Oct 1395, Kempston, Bedfordshire, England. Marr Joan DARCY 1423, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Alice Somersetshire, England. Died c. 11 Jan 1445, Barrington, Somersetshire, England. Buried Our Lady Chapel, South Petherton, Somersetshire, England.

Whilst it is possible that his elder brother John did not take the title of Baron because he never reached the age of maturity, it is not clear why Giles did not either. However, as his grandson Giles obtained a new creation as a peer, and noting that none of the 3rd to 5th lords were actually called to parliament, it is possible that there was doubt on the inheritance of the Barony from the time of the 2nd Lord.

8 Giles DAUBENEY (c. 1370-1403) [1291]. Born c. 1 Nov 1370, South Ingleby, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Margaret BEAUCHAMP c. 1391, Arundel, Sussex, England. Died 22 Aug 1403.

Sheriff of Bedforshire.

9 Margaret BEAUCHAMP (c. 1374-1420) [1292]. Born c. 1374. Died 30 Jun 1420.

5 Joan DARCY (c. 1380- ) [1229]. Born c. 1380, Knayth, Lincolnshire, England.

10 Phillip DARCY (c. 1352-c. 1399) [1354]. Born c. 21 May 1352. Marr Elizabeth GREY c. 1376, Chillingham, Northumberland, England. Died c. 24 Apr 1399.

11 Elizabeth GREY ( - ) [1355].

3 Alice STOURTON ( - ) [812]. Born Preston Plucknet, Somersetshire, England.

6 John STOURTON ( - ) [1234].

7 Catherine PAYNE ( - ) [1235].

Andrew DAUBENY (c. 1653-1734)

1 Andrew DAUBENY (c. 1653-1734) [791]. Born c. 1653. Christened 14 Apr 1653, Little Cheney, Dorset. Died 12 Sep 1734, Pulham, Dorset.

2 George DAUBENY (c. 1616-1689) [793]. Born c. 1616. Christened 1616, Gorwell, Dorset. Died 1689.

4 Henry DAUBENY (c. 1590- ) [795]. Born c. 1590. Christened 1590, Dorwell, Dorset.

8 Hugh DAUBENEY (1559-1612) [797]. Born 1559, Gorwell, Dorset. Christened 1559, Gorwell, Dorset. Died 6 Aug 1612.

9 Elizabeth COKER (c. 1564-1612) [798]. Born c. 1564, Mapowder, Dorset. Christened 1564, Mapowder, Dorset. Died 6 Sep 1612.

5 Edith SYMONDS (c. 1592-1650) [796]. Born c. 1592. Christened 1592, Gorwell, Dorset. Died 24 Jan 1650, Little Symmonds.

3 Judith BRYANT (c. 1620-1655) [794]. Born c. 1620. Christened 1620, Litton, Dorset. Died 29 Jun 1655.

George DAUBENY (c. 1687-1741)

1 George DAUBENY (c. 1687-1741) [789]. Born c. 1687, Buckshaw Hill, Holwell, Somerset. Christened 5 Jul 1687, Bishop's Caundle. Marr Jane LLOYD 3 Apr 1712. Buried 28 Feb 1740, St. James' Church, Bristol. Died Feb 1741.

In 1701 George Daubeny moved from Dorset to the thriving port and City of Bristol.
At the age of sixteen he was apprenticed as a grocer to Dawbeny Buckler for seven years. There was no premium, a usual feature of such an agreement, presumably because of the family nature of the apprenticeship.
In 1710, aged twenty-three, he completed his apprenticeship and became a Freeman of Bristol. It is likely that he went into partnership with his master, Dawbeny Buckler, as George was Buckler's last apprentice and possible successor.
He founded a business of sugar refining and distilling which was headed by successive generations of Daubenys.
After Buckler's death, in 1719, George ran the store with hired labour under his own supervision. At the same time he entered the sugar world as a clerk at the Temple Street sugarhouse of David Macie & Co. George showed himself to be a good judge of the economic climate of Bristol. He made shrewd observations about industrial developments and the growth of the sugar industry and its associated subsidiary
— the distillation of rum, brandies, strong waters and vinegar — all connected with the sugar interests in the West Indies.
Within five years of his employment in the Temple Street refinery, George was a partner in the sugarhouse as well as the attached distillery. Before his fiftieth birthday he was also the owner of the sugar bakery at Halliers Lane.
George had become a prosperous and wealthy man. Perhaps the secret of his success was his ability to keep the business ?within the family'. As has been noted, his second apprentice was Charles Abington who married his sister Jane. After completing his apprenticeship, Abington and George jointly undertook the training of Robert Bridle as a grocer. Bridle was the son of a Dorset gentleman from Leigh.
On the completion of Bridle's training and when he became a Freeman, he entered the Halliers Lane firm as a clerk and George made him a trustee with his son George Daubeny II.
In 1748 the firm was trading as ?Daubeny and Bridle'. The family association was clearly strong since one of the great grandsons of George I had Bridle included in his name — Dr. Charles Giles Bridle Daubeny FRS [p124].



George III was a notorious politician and a founding partner of The Bristol Bank.
George Walters Daubeny was the last of the Bristol Daubenys.

The Daubeny family was of direct Norman descent in the male line, and the head of the South Petherton branch was successively Baron Daubeny by tenure, by writ of summons to parliament (c. 1295-1486) and by letters patent (1486-1548). The last of this line was Henry Lord Daubeny, later Earl of Bridgewater, who died without issue in 1548; his Uncle and heir, James Daubeny of Wayford, never laid claim to the barony.. Later Daubenys had distinguished careers in the Church and the army. Col. Henry Daubeny, 1779-1853, the father of H.C.B.D., who was also a keen genealogist, collected information concerning the Daubeny family and the related family of Hungerford, and compiled a manuscript pedigree (ACC/1096/041). His son continued his work on the pedigree with additions and corrections, and it was printed in 1884, but only as far as 1841. H.C.B.D. also arranged for the restoration of family tombs at South Petherton, Somerset, and Westminster Abbey. He collected material relating to families connected with the Daubenys by marriage (Hichens, Barnston, and Carpenter) and by name (the D'albinis, Delbenne and Theodore Agrippa D'Aubigne, grandfather of Madame de Maintenon). A recognised authority on the history of the family, he was consulted for advice and information by other Daubenys. Many members of the family took an active interest in the subject, not only in his lifetime, but also after his death, as can be seen in the correspondence concerning Philip D'Aubigni the Crusader (ACC/1086/130-137) and the shields of the barons of Magna Carta (ACC/1096/130-137). After his death the manuscript pedigree (ACC/1096/41) received further limited additions.

2 Andrew DAUBENY (c. 1653-1734) [791]. Born c. 1653. Christened 14 Apr 1653, Little Cheney, Dorset. Died 12 Sep 1734, Pulham, Dorset.

4 George DAUBENY (c. 1616-1689) [793]. Born c. 1616. Christened 1616, Gorwell, Dorset. Died 1689.

8 Henry DAUBENY (c. 1590- ) [795]. Born c. 1590. Christened 1590, Dorwell, Dorset.

9 Edith SYMONDS (c. 1592-1650) [796]. Born c. 1592. Christened 1592, Gorwell, Dorset. Died 24 Jan 1650, Little Symmonds.

5 Judith BRYANT (c. 1620-1655) [794]. Born c. 1620. Christened 1620, Litton, Dorset. Died 29 Jun 1655.

3 Sarah BLACKALL (c. 1660- ) [792]. Born c. 1660. Christened 1660, Britnell, Oxon.

George DAUBENY (c. 1616-1689)

1 George DAUBENY (c. 1616-1689) [793]. Born c. 1616. Christened 1616, Gorwell, Dorset. Died 1689.

2 Henry DAUBENY (c. 1590- ) [795]. Born c. 1590. Christened 1590, Dorwell, Dorset.

4 Hugh DAUBENEY (1559-1612) [797]. Born 1559, Gorwell, Dorset. Christened 1559, Gorwell, Dorset. Died 6 Aug 1612.

8 Hugh DAUBENY (c. 1534- ) [799]. Born c. 1534. Christened 1534, Gorwell, Dorset.

9 Alice PENNEY (1536- ) [800]. Born 1536. Christened 1536, East Coker, Somerset.

5 Elizabeth COKER (c. 1564-1612) [798]. Born c. 1564, Mapowder, Dorset. Christened 1564, Mapowder, Dorset. Died 6 Sep 1612.

10 Thomas COKER (c. 1538- ) [801]. Born c. 1538. Christened 1538, Mapowder, Dorset.

3 Edith SYMONDS (c. 1592-1650) [796]. Born c. 1592. Christened 1592, Gorwell, Dorset. Died 24 Jan 1650, Little Symmonds.

Hugh DAUBENEY of Wayford (1559-1612)

1 Hugh DAUBENEY (1559-1612) [797]. Born 1559, Gorwell, Dorset. Christened 1559, Gorwell, Dorset. Died 6 Aug 1612.

2 Hugh DAUBENY (c. 1534- ) [799]. Born c. 1534. Christened 1534, Gorwell, Dorset.

4 Giles DAUBENY (c. 1500-c. 1558) [802]. Born c. 1500. Christened 1500, Wayford, Somerset. Marr Elizabeth OLDHAM c. 1528, Somersetshire, England. Marr Dau. COLES c. 1533, Somersetshire, England. Died c. 22 Mar 1558.

8 James DAUBENEY (c. 1453-1528) [804]. Born c. 1453, South Petherton, Somersetshire, England. Christened 1475, Wayford, Somerset. Marr Elizabeth PAUNCEFOOTE c. 1478, Somersetshire, England. Died 11 Oct 1528.

9 Elizabeth PAUNCEFOOTE ( - ) [810].

5 Elizabeth OLDHAM (c. 1504- ) [803]. Born c. 1504. Christened 1504.

3 Alice PENNEY (1536- ) [800]. Born 1536. Christened 1536, East Coker, Somerset.

Giles DAUBENY of Wayford (c. 1500-c. 1558)

1 Giles DAUBENY (c. 1500-c. 1558) [802]. Born c. 1500. Christened 1500, Wayford, Somerset. Marr Elizabeth OLDHAM c. 1528, Somersetshire, England. Marr Dau. COLES c. 1533, Somersetshire, England. Died c. 22 Mar 1558.

2 James DAUBENEY (c. 1453-1528) [804]. Born c. 1453, South Petherton, Somersetshire, England. Christened 1475, Wayford, Somerset. Marr Elizabeth PAUNCEFOOTE c. 1478, Somersetshire, England. Died 11 Oct 1528.

4 William DAUBENY (1424-c. 1461) [811]. Born 11 Jun 1424, South Ingleby, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Alice STOURTON c. 1448, Somersetshire, England. Died c. 2 Jan 1461, Possibly Battle of Wakefield.

8 Giles DAUBENEY (c. 1395-c. 1445) [1228]. Born c. 25 Oct 1395, Kempston, Bedfordshire, England. Marr Joan DARCY 1423, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Alice Somersetshire, England. Died c. 11 Jan 1445, Barrington, Somersetshire, England. Buried Our Lady Chapel, South Petherton, Somersetshire, England.

Whilst it is possible that his elder brother John did not take the title of Baron because he never reached the age of maturity, it is not clear why Giles did not either. However, as his grandson Giles obtained a new creation as a peer, and noting that none of the 3rd to 5th lords were actually called to parliament, it is possible that there was doubt on the inheritance of the Barony from the time of the 2nd Lord.

9 Joan DARCY (c. 1380- ) [1229]. Born c. 1380, Knayth, Lincolnshire, England.

5 Alice STOURTON ( - ) [812]. Born Preston Plucknet, Somersetshire, England.

10 John STOURTON ( - ) [1234].

11 Catherine PAYNE ( - ) [1235].

3 Elizabeth PAUNCEFOOTE ( - ) [810].

6 Robert PAUNCEFOTE ( - ) [1233].

Hannah DAUBENY (c. 1767-1814)

1 Hannah DAUBENY (c. 1767-1814) [693]. Born c. 1767, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. Bap 12 Apr 1802, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. Died 22 Apr 1814, Portland Street Methodist Chapel, Bristol.

2 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.1 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

4 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1718-1754) [787]. Born c. 1718. Christened 9 Nov 1718. Died 22 Dec 1754, St James, Bristol.

In PR as Mr buried in pavement of St James, Bristol

Lloyd, the second son of George I and Jane was born in Bristol and also baptised in St. Nicholas' Church on 9 November 1718.
On 9 December 1734, just after his sixteenth birthday, he was apprenticed for seven years, as a distiller, to Thomas Bagnold and his wife Ann.
He became a Freeman of the City of Bristol on 14 November 1739 as the 'son of George Daubeny, grocer'.
Lloyd took his younger brother, James, as an apprentice on 13 January 1742.
George I found employment for Lloyd in the Temple Street distillery.
On completion of his apprenticeship, Lloyd settled down and married Dulcibella Saxbury, a cousin, on 4 February 1742 at the Church of St. James, Bristol.
They had eight children:
As can be seen, most of Lloyd and Dulcibella's children died very young.

8 George DAUBENY (c. 1687-1741) [789]. Born c. 1687, Buckshaw Hill, Holwell, Somerset. Christened 5 Jul 1687, Bishop's Caundle. Marr Jane LLOYD 3 Apr 1712. Buried 28 Feb 1740, St. James' Church, Bristol. Died Feb 1741.

In 1701 George Daubeny moved from Dorset to the thriving port and City of Bristol.
At the age of sixteen he was apprenticed as a grocer to Dawbeny Buckler for seven years. There was no premium, a usual feature of such an agreement, presumably because of the family nature of the apprenticeship.
In 1710, aged twenty-three, he completed his apprenticeship and became a Freeman of Bristol. It is likely that he went into partnership with his master, Dawbeny Buckler, as George was Buckler's last apprentice and possible successor.
He founded a business of sugar refining and distilling which was headed by successive generations of Daubenys.
After Buckler's death, in 1719, George ran the store with hired labour under his own supervision. At the same time he entered the sugar world as a clerk at the Temple Street sugarhouse of David Macie & Co. George showed himself to be a good judge of the economic climate of Bristol. He made shrewd observations about industrial developments and the growth of the sugar industry and its associated subsidiary
— the distillation of rum, brandies, strong waters and vinegar — all connected with the sugar interests in the West Indies.
Within five years of his employment in the Temple Street refinery, George was a partner in the sugarhouse as well as the attached distillery. Before his fiftieth birthday he was also the owner of the sugar bakery at Halliers Lane.
George had become a prosperous and wealthy man. Perhaps the secret of his success was his ability to keep the business ?within the family'. As has been noted, his second apprentice was Charles Abington who married his sister Jane. After completing his apprenticeship, Abington and George jointly undertook the training of Robert Bridle as a grocer. Bridle was the son of a Dorset gentleman from Leigh.
On the completion of Bridle's training and when he became a Freeman, he entered the Halliers Lane firm as a clerk and George made him a trustee with his son George Daubeny II.
In 1748 the firm was trading as ?Daubeny and Bridle'. The family association was clearly strong since one of the great grandsons of George I had Bridle included in his name — Dr. Charles Giles Bridle Daubeny FRS [p124].



George III was a notorious politician and a founding partner of The Bristol Bank.
George Walters Daubeny was the last of the Bristol Daubenys.

The Daubeny family was of direct Norman descent in the male line, and the head of the South Petherton branch was successively Baron Daubeny by tenure, by writ of summons to parliament (c. 1295-1486) and by letters patent (1486-1548). The last of this line was Henry Lord Daubeny, later Earl of Bridgewater, who died without issue in 1548; his Uncle and heir, James Daubeny of Wayford, never laid claim to the barony.. Later Daubenys had distinguished careers in the Church and the army. Col. Henry Daubeny, 1779-1853, the father of H.C.B.D., who was also a keen genealogist, collected information concerning the Daubeny family and the related family of Hungerford, and compiled a manuscript pedigree (ACC/1096/041). His son continued his work on the pedigree with additions and corrections, and it was printed in 1884, but only as far as 1841. H.C.B.D. also arranged for the restoration of family tombs at South Petherton, Somerset, and Westminster Abbey. He collected material relating to families connected with the Daubenys by marriage (Hichens, Barnston, and Carpenter) and by name (the D'albinis, Delbenne and Theodore Agrippa D'Aubigne, grandfather of Madame de Maintenon). A recognised authority on the history of the family, he was consulted for advice and information by other Daubenys. Many members of the family took an active interest in the subject, not only in his lifetime, but also after his death, as can be seen in the correspondence concerning Philip D'Aubigni the Crusader (ACC/1086/130-137) and the shields of the barons of Magna Carta (ACC/1096/130-137). After his death the manuscript pedigree (ACC/1096/41) received further limited additions.

9 Jane LLOYD (c. 1689-1761) [790]. Born c. 1689. Christened 1689, St James, Bristol. Died 15 Sep 1761, St James, Bristol.

5 Dulcibella SAXBURY (c. 1722-1787) [788]. Born c. 1722. Christened 1772. Died 1787.

3 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

6 William LEE ( -1809) [783]. Died 6 Aug 1809, Henbury.

7 Esther VEYSEY ( -1804) [784]. Died 25 May 1804, Henbury.

Sources

1"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

Henry DAUBENY (c. 1590- )

1 Henry DAUBENY (c. 1590- ) [795]. Born c. 1590. Christened 1590, Dorwell, Dorset.

2 Hugh DAUBENEY (1559-1612) [797]. Born 1559, Gorwell, Dorset. Christened 1559, Gorwell, Dorset. Died 6 Aug 1612.

4 Hugh DAUBENY (c. 1534- ) [799]. Born c. 1534. Christened 1534, Gorwell, Dorset.

8 Giles DAUBENY (c. 1500-c. 1558) [802]. Born c. 1500. Christened 1500, Wayford, Somerset. Marr Elizabeth OLDHAM c. 1528, Somersetshire, England. Marr Dau. COLES c. 1533, Somersetshire, England. Died c. 22 Mar 1558.

9 Elizabeth OLDHAM (c. 1504- ) [803]. Born c. 1504. Christened 1504.

5 Alice PENNEY (1536- ) [800]. Born 1536. Christened 1536, East Coker, Somerset.

3 Elizabeth COKER (c. 1564-1612) [798]. Born c. 1564, Mapowder, Dorset. Christened 1564, Mapowder, Dorset. Died 6 Sep 1612.

6 Thomas COKER (c. 1538- ) [801]. Born c. 1538. Christened 1538, Mapowder, Dorset.

Hugh DAUBENY of Wayford (c. 1534- )

1 Hugh DAUBENY (c. 1534- ) [799]. Born c. 1534. Christened 1534, Gorwell, Dorset.

2 Giles DAUBENY (c. 1500-c. 1558) [802]. Born c. 1500. Christened 1500, Wayford, Somerset. Marr Elizabeth OLDHAM c. 1528, Somersetshire, England. Marr Dau. COLES c. 1533, Somersetshire, England. Died c. 22 Mar 1558.

4 James DAUBENEY (c. 1453-1528) [804]. Born c. 1453, South Petherton, Somersetshire, England. Christened 1475, Wayford, Somerset. Marr Elizabeth PAUNCEFOOTE c. 1478, Somersetshire, England. Died 11 Oct 1528.

8 William DAUBENY (1424-c. 1461) [811]. Born 11 Jun 1424, South Ingleby, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Alice STOURTON c. 1448, Somersetshire, England. Died c. 2 Jan 1461, Possibly Battle of Wakefield.

9 Alice STOURTON ( - ) [812]. Born Preston Plucknet, Somersetshire, England.

5 Elizabeth PAUNCEFOOTE ( - ) [810].

10 Robert PAUNCEFOTE ( - ) [1233].

3 Elizabeth OLDHAM (c. 1504- ) [803]. Born c. 1504. Christened 1504.

Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1718-1754)

1 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1718-1754) [787]. Born c. 1718. Christened 9 Nov 1718. Died 22 Dec 1754, St James, Bristol.

In PR as Mr buried in pavement of St James, Bristol

Lloyd, the second son of George I and Jane was born in Bristol and also baptised in St. Nicholas' Church on 9 November 1718.
On 9 December 1734, just after his sixteenth birthday, he was apprenticed for seven years, as a distiller, to Thomas Bagnold and his wife Ann.
He became a Freeman of the City of Bristol on 14 November 1739 as the 'son of George Daubeny, grocer'.
Lloyd took his younger brother, James, as an apprentice on 13 January 1742.
George I found employment for Lloyd in the Temple Street distillery.
On completion of his apprenticeship, Lloyd settled down and married Dulcibella Saxbury, a cousin, on 4 February 1742 at the Church of St. James, Bristol.
They had eight children:
As can be seen, most of Lloyd and Dulcibella's children died very young.

2 George DAUBENY (c. 1687-1741) [789]. Born c. 1687, Buckshaw Hill, Holwell, Somerset. Christened 5 Jul 1687, Bishop's Caundle. Marr Jane LLOYD 3 Apr 1712. Buried 28 Feb 1740, St. James' Church, Bristol. Died Feb 1741.

In 1701 George Daubeny moved from Dorset to the thriving port and City of Bristol.
At the age of sixteen he was apprenticed as a grocer to Dawbeny Buckler for seven years. There was no premium, a usual feature of such an agreement, presumably because of the family nature of the apprenticeship.
In 1710, aged twenty-three, he completed his apprenticeship and became a Freeman of Bristol. It is likely that he went into partnership with his master, Dawbeny Buckler, as George was Buckler's last apprentice and possible successor.
He founded a business of sugar refining and distilling which was headed by successive generations of Daubenys.
After Buckler's death, in 1719, George ran the store with hired labour under his own supervision. At the same time he entered the sugar world as a clerk at the Temple Street sugarhouse of David Macie & Co. George showed himself to be a good judge of the economic climate of Bristol. He made shrewd observations about industrial developments and the growth of the sugar industry and its associated subsidiary
— the distillation of rum, brandies, strong waters and vinegar — all connected with the sugar interests in the West Indies.
Within five years of his employment in the Temple Street refinery, George was a partner in the sugarhouse as well as the attached distillery. Before his fiftieth birthday he was also the owner of the sugar bakery at Halliers Lane.
George had become a prosperous and wealthy man. Perhaps the secret of his success was his ability to keep the business ?within the family'. As has been noted, his second apprentice was Charles Abington who married his sister Jane. After completing his apprenticeship, Abington and George jointly undertook the training of Robert Bridle as a grocer. Bridle was the son of a Dorset gentleman from Leigh.
On the completion of Bridle's training and when he became a Freeman, he entered the Halliers Lane firm as a clerk and George made him a trustee with his son George Daubeny II.
In 1748 the firm was trading as ?Daubeny and Bridle'. The family association was clearly strong since one of the great grandsons of George I had Bridle included in his name — Dr. Charles Giles Bridle Daubeny FRS [p124].



George III was a notorious politician and a founding partner of The Bristol Bank.
George Walters Daubeny was the last of the Bristol Daubenys.

The Daubeny family was of direct Norman descent in the male line, and the head of the South Petherton branch was successively Baron Daubeny by tenure, by writ of summons to parliament (c. 1295-1486) and by letters patent (1486-1548). The last of this line was Henry Lord Daubeny, later Earl of Bridgewater, who died without issue in 1548; his Uncle and heir, James Daubeny of Wayford, never laid claim to the barony.. Later Daubenys had distinguished careers in the Church and the army. Col. Henry Daubeny, 1779-1853, the father of H.C.B.D., who was also a keen genealogist, collected information concerning the Daubeny family and the related family of Hungerford, and compiled a manuscript pedigree (ACC/1096/041). His son continued his work on the pedigree with additions and corrections, and it was printed in 1884, but only as far as 1841. H.C.B.D. also arranged for the restoration of family tombs at South Petherton, Somerset, and Westminster Abbey. He collected material relating to families connected with the Daubenys by marriage (Hichens, Barnston, and Carpenter) and by name (the D'albinis, Delbenne and Theodore Agrippa D'Aubigne, grandfather of Madame de Maintenon). A recognised authority on the history of the family, he was consulted for advice and information by other Daubenys. Many members of the family took an active interest in the subject, not only in his lifetime, but also after his death, as can be seen in the correspondence concerning Philip D'Aubigni the Crusader (ACC/1086/130-137) and the shields of the barons of Magna Carta (ACC/1096/130-137). After his death the manuscript pedigree (ACC/1096/41) received further limited additions.

4 Andrew DAUBENY (c. 1653-1734) [791]. Born c. 1653. Christened 14 Apr 1653, Little Cheney, Dorset. Died 12 Sep 1734, Pulham, Dorset.

8 George DAUBENY (c. 1616-1689) [793]. Born c. 1616. Christened 1616, Gorwell, Dorset. Died 1689.

9 Judith BRYANT (c. 1620-1655) [794]. Born c. 1620. Christened 1620, Litton, Dorset. Died 29 Jun 1655.

5 Sarah BLACKALL (c. 1660- ) [792]. Born c. 1660. Christened 1660, Britnell, Oxon.

3 Jane LLOYD (c. 1689-1761) [790]. Born c. 1689. Christened 1689, St James, Bristol. Died 15 Sep 1761, St James, Bristol.

6 John LLOYD ( - ) [1435].

Owned the St James’ Back properties.

Mary DAUBENY (c. 1793-1816)

1 Mary DAUBENY (c. 1793-1816) [692]. Born c. 1793. Died 1 May 1816, Portland Street Methodist Chapel, Bristol.

2 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.1 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

4 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1718-1754) [787]. Born c. 1718. Christened 9 Nov 1718. Died 22 Dec 1754, St James, Bristol.

In PR as Mr buried in pavement of St James, Bristol

Lloyd, the second son of George I and Jane was born in Bristol and also baptised in St. Nicholas' Church on 9 November 1718.
On 9 December 1734, just after his sixteenth birthday, he was apprenticed for seven years, as a distiller, to Thomas Bagnold and his wife Ann.
He became a Freeman of the City of Bristol on 14 November 1739 as the 'son of George Daubeny, grocer'.
Lloyd took his younger brother, James, as an apprentice on 13 January 1742.
George I found employment for Lloyd in the Temple Street distillery.
On completion of his apprenticeship, Lloyd settled down and married Dulcibella Saxbury, a cousin, on 4 February 1742 at the Church of St. James, Bristol.
They had eight children:
As can be seen, most of Lloyd and Dulcibella's children died very young.

8 George DAUBENY (c. 1687-1741) [789]. Born c. 1687, Buckshaw Hill, Holwell, Somerset. Christened 5 Jul 1687, Bishop's Caundle. Marr Jane LLOYD 3 Apr 1712. Buried 28 Feb 1740, St. James' Church, Bristol. Died Feb 1741.

In 1701 George Daubeny moved from Dorset to the thriving port and City of Bristol.
At the age of sixteen he was apprenticed as a grocer to Dawbeny Buckler for seven years. There was no premium, a usual feature of such an agreement, presumably because of the family nature of the apprenticeship.
In 1710, aged twenty-three, he completed his apprenticeship and became a Freeman of Bristol. It is likely that he went into partnership with his master, Dawbeny Buckler, as George was Buckler's last apprentice and possible successor.
He founded a business of sugar refining and distilling which was headed by successive generations of Daubenys.
After Buckler's death, in 1719, George ran the store with hired labour under his own supervision. At the same time he entered the sugar world as a clerk at the Temple Street sugarhouse of David Macie & Co. George showed himself to be a good judge of the economic climate of Bristol. He made shrewd observations about industrial developments and the growth of the sugar industry and its associated subsidiary
— the distillation of rum, brandies, strong waters and vinegar — all connected with the sugar interests in the West Indies.
Within five years of his employment in the Temple Street refinery, George was a partner in the sugarhouse as well as the attached distillery. Before his fiftieth birthday he was also the owner of the sugar bakery at Halliers Lane.
George had become a prosperous and wealthy man. Perhaps the secret of his success was his ability to keep the business ?within the family'. As has been noted, his second apprentice was Charles Abington who married his sister Jane. After completing his apprenticeship, Abington and George jointly undertook the training of Robert Bridle as a grocer. Bridle was the son of a Dorset gentleman from Leigh.
On the completion of Bridle's training and when he became a Freeman, he entered the Halliers Lane firm as a clerk and George made him a trustee with his son George Daubeny II.
In 1748 the firm was trading as ?Daubeny and Bridle'. The family association was clearly strong since one of the great grandsons of George I had Bridle included in his name — Dr. Charles Giles Bridle Daubeny FRS [p124].



George III was a notorious politician and a founding partner of The Bristol Bank.
George Walters Daubeny was the last of the Bristol Daubenys.

The Daubeny family was of direct Norman descent in the male line, and the head of the South Petherton branch was successively Baron Daubeny by tenure, by writ of summons to parliament (c. 1295-1486) and by letters patent (1486-1548). The last of this line was Henry Lord Daubeny, later Earl of Bridgewater, who died without issue in 1548; his Uncle and heir, James Daubeny of Wayford, never laid claim to the barony.. Later Daubenys had distinguished careers in the Church and the army. Col. Henry Daubeny, 1779-1853, the father of H.C.B.D., who was also a keen genealogist, collected information concerning the Daubeny family and the related family of Hungerford, and compiled a manuscript pedigree (ACC/1096/041). His son continued his work on the pedigree with additions and corrections, and it was printed in 1884, but only as far as 1841. H.C.B.D. also arranged for the restoration of family tombs at South Petherton, Somerset, and Westminster Abbey. He collected material relating to families connected with the Daubenys by marriage (Hichens, Barnston, and Carpenter) and by name (the D'albinis, Delbenne and Theodore Agrippa D'Aubigne, grandfather of Madame de Maintenon). A recognised authority on the history of the family, he was consulted for advice and information by other Daubenys. Many members of the family took an active interest in the subject, not only in his lifetime, but also after his death, as can be seen in the correspondence concerning Philip D'Aubigni the Crusader (ACC/1086/130-137) and the shields of the barons of Magna Carta (ACC/1096/130-137). After his death the manuscript pedigree (ACC/1096/41) received further limited additions.

9 Jane LLOYD (c. 1689-1761) [790]. Born c. 1689. Christened 1689, St James, Bristol. Died 15 Sep 1761, St James, Bristol.

5 Dulcibella SAXBURY (c. 1722-1787) [788]. Born c. 1722. Christened 1772. Died 1787.

3 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

6 William LEE ( -1809) [783]. Died 6 Aug 1809, Henbury.

7 Esther VEYSEY ( -1804) [784]. Died 25 May 1804, Henbury.

Sources

1"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

Sarah DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855)

1 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

2 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.1 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

4 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1718-1754) [787]. Born c. 1718. Christened 9 Nov 1718. Died 22 Dec 1754, St James, Bristol.

In PR as Mr buried in pavement of St James, Bristol

Lloyd, the second son of George I and Jane was born in Bristol and also baptised in St. Nicholas' Church on 9 November 1718.
On 9 December 1734, just after his sixteenth birthday, he was apprenticed for seven years, as a distiller, to Thomas Bagnold and his wife Ann.
He became a Freeman of the City of Bristol on 14 November 1739 as the 'son of George Daubeny, grocer'.
Lloyd took his younger brother, James, as an apprentice on 13 January 1742.
George I found employment for Lloyd in the Temple Street distillery.
On completion of his apprenticeship, Lloyd settled down and married Dulcibella Saxbury, a cousin, on 4 February 1742 at the Church of St. James, Bristol.
They had eight children:
As can be seen, most of Lloyd and Dulcibella's children died very young.

8 George DAUBENY (c. 1687-1741) [789]. Born c. 1687, Buckshaw Hill, Holwell, Somerset. Christened 5 Jul 1687, Bishop's Caundle. Marr Jane LLOYD 3 Apr 1712. Buried 28 Feb 1740, St. James' Church, Bristol. Died Feb 1741.

In 1701 George Daubeny moved from Dorset to the thriving port and City of Bristol.
At the age of sixteen he was apprenticed as a grocer to Dawbeny Buckler for seven years. There was no premium, a usual feature of such an agreement, presumably because of the family nature of the apprenticeship.
In 1710, aged twenty-three, he completed his apprenticeship and became a Freeman of Bristol. It is likely that he went into partnership with his master, Dawbeny Buckler, as George was Buckler's last apprentice and possible successor.
He founded a business of sugar refining and distilling which was headed by successive generations of Daubenys.
After Buckler's death, in 1719, George ran the store with hired labour under his own supervision. At the same time he entered the sugar world as a clerk at the Temple Street sugarhouse of David Macie & Co. George showed himself to be a good judge of the economic climate of Bristol. He made shrewd observations about industrial developments and the growth of the sugar industry and its associated subsidiary
— the distillation of rum, brandies, strong waters and vinegar — all connected with the sugar interests in the West Indies.
Within five years of his employment in the Temple Street refinery, George was a partner in the sugarhouse as well as the attached distillery. Before his fiftieth birthday he was also the owner of the sugar bakery at Halliers Lane.
George had become a prosperous and wealthy man. Perhaps the secret of his success was his ability to keep the business ?within the family'. As has been noted, his second apprentice was Charles Abington who married his sister Jane. After completing his apprenticeship, Abington and George jointly undertook the training of Robert Bridle as a grocer. Bridle was the son of a Dorset gentleman from Leigh.
On the completion of Bridle's training and when he became a Freeman, he entered the Halliers Lane firm as a clerk and George made him a trustee with his son George Daubeny II.
In 1748 the firm was trading as ?Daubeny and Bridle'. The family association was clearly strong since one of the great grandsons of George I had Bridle included in his name — Dr. Charles Giles Bridle Daubeny FRS [p124].



George III was a notorious politician and a founding partner of The Bristol Bank.
George Walters Daubeny was the last of the Bristol Daubenys.

The Daubeny family was of direct Norman descent in the male line, and the head of the South Petherton branch was successively Baron Daubeny by tenure, by writ of summons to parliament (c. 1295-1486) and by letters patent (1486-1548). The last of this line was Henry Lord Daubeny, later Earl of Bridgewater, who died without issue in 1548; his Uncle and heir, James Daubeny of Wayford, never laid claim to the barony.. Later Daubenys had distinguished careers in the Church and the army. Col. Henry Daubeny, 1779-1853, the father of H.C.B.D., who was also a keen genealogist, collected information concerning the Daubeny family and the related family of Hungerford, and compiled a manuscript pedigree (ACC/1096/041). His son continued his work on the pedigree with additions and corrections, and it was printed in 1884, but only as far as 1841. H.C.B.D. also arranged for the restoration of family tombs at South Petherton, Somerset, and Westminster Abbey. He collected material relating to families connected with the Daubenys by marriage (Hichens, Barnston, and Carpenter) and by name (the D'albinis, Delbenne and Theodore Agrippa D'Aubigne, grandfather of Madame de Maintenon). A recognised authority on the history of the family, he was consulted for advice and information by other Daubenys. Many members of the family took an active interest in the subject, not only in his lifetime, but also after his death, as can be seen in the correspondence concerning Philip D'Aubigni the Crusader (ACC/1086/130-137) and the shields of the barons of Magna Carta (ACC/1096/130-137). After his death the manuscript pedigree (ACC/1096/41) received further limited additions.

9 Jane LLOYD (c. 1689-1761) [790]. Born c. 1689. Christened 1689, St James, Bristol. Died 15 Sep 1761, St James, Bristol.

5 Dulcibella SAXBURY (c. 1722-1787) [788]. Born c. 1722. Christened 1772. Died 1787.

3 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

6 William LEE ( -1809) [783]. Died 6 Aug 1809, Henbury.

7 Esther VEYSEY ( -1804) [784]. Died 25 May 1804, Henbury.

Sources

1"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

William DAUBENY (1424-c. 1461)

1 William DAUBENY (1424-c. 1461) [811]. Born 11 Jun 1424, South Ingleby, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Alice STOURTON c. 1448, Somersetshire, England. Died c. 2 Jan 1461, Possibly Battle of Wakefield.

2 Giles DAUBENEY (c. 1395-c. 1445) [1228]. Born c. 25 Oct 1395, Kempston, Bedfordshire, England. Marr Joan DARCY 1423, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Alice Somersetshire, England. Died c. 11 Jan 1445, Barrington, Somersetshire, England. Buried Our Lady Chapel, South Petherton, Somersetshire, England.

Whilst it is possible that his elder brother John did not take the title of Baron because he never reached the age of maturity, it is not clear why Giles did not either. However, as his grandson Giles obtained a new creation as a peer, and noting that none of the 3rd to 5th lords were actually called to parliament, it is possible that there was doubt on the inheritance of the Barony from the time of the 2nd Lord.

4 Giles DAUBENEY (c. 1370-1403) [1291]. Born c. 1 Nov 1370, South Ingleby, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Margaret BEAUCHAMP c. 1391, Arundel, Sussex, England. Died 22 Aug 1403.

Sheriff of Bedforshire.

8 Giles DAUBENEY (c. 1337-1386) [1307]. Born c. 1337, Shepton, Somersetshire, England. Marr Alianore De WILLINGTON 5 Jan 1358, Devonshire, England. Died 24 Jun 1386, Barrington, Somersetshire, England.

9 Alianore De WILLINGTON ( - ) [1306].

5 Margaret BEAUCHAMP (c. 1374-1420) [1292]. Born c. 1374. Died 30 Jun 1420.

10 John BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [1353].

3 Joan DARCY (c. 1380- ) [1229]. Born c. 1380, Knayth, Lincolnshire, England.

6 Phillip DARCY (c. 1352-c. 1399) [1354]. Born c. 21 May 1352. Marr Elizabeth GREY c. 1376, Chillingham, Northumberland, England. Died c. 24 Apr 1399.

7 Elizabeth GREY ( - ) [1355].

William DAUBENY (c. 1789- )

1 William Lee DAUBENY (c. 1789- ) [691]. Born c. 1789, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester.

2 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.1 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

4 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1718-1754) [787]. Born c. 1718. Christened 9 Nov 1718. Died 22 Dec 1754, St James, Bristol.

In PR as Mr buried in pavement of St James, Bristol

Lloyd, the second son of George I and Jane was born in Bristol and also baptised in St. Nicholas' Church on 9 November 1718.
On 9 December 1734, just after his sixteenth birthday, he was apprenticed for seven years, as a distiller, to Thomas Bagnold and his wife Ann.
He became a Freeman of the City of Bristol on 14 November 1739 as the 'son of George Daubeny, grocer'.
Lloyd took his younger brother, James, as an apprentice on 13 January 1742.
George I found employment for Lloyd in the Temple Street distillery.
On completion of his apprenticeship, Lloyd settled down and married Dulcibella Saxbury, a cousin, on 4 February 1742 at the Church of St. James, Bristol.
They had eight children:
As can be seen, most of Lloyd and Dulcibella's children died very young.

8 George DAUBENY (c. 1687-1741) [789]. Born c. 1687, Buckshaw Hill, Holwell, Somerset. Christened 5 Jul 1687, Bishop's Caundle. Marr Jane LLOYD 3 Apr 1712. Buried 28 Feb 1740, St. James' Church, Bristol. Died Feb 1741.

In 1701 George Daubeny moved from Dorset to the thriving port and City of Bristol.
At the age of sixteen he was apprenticed as a grocer to Dawbeny Buckler for seven years. There was no premium, a usual feature of such an agreement, presumably because of the family nature of the apprenticeship.
In 1710, aged twenty-three, he completed his apprenticeship and became a Freeman of Bristol. It is likely that he went into partnership with his master, Dawbeny Buckler, as George was Buckler's last apprentice and possible successor.
He founded a business of sugar refining and distilling which was headed by successive generations of Daubenys.
After Buckler's death, in 1719, George ran the store with hired labour under his own supervision. At the same time he entered the sugar world as a clerk at the Temple Street sugarhouse of David Macie & Co. George showed himself to be a good judge of the economic climate of Bristol. He made shrewd observations about industrial developments and the growth of the sugar industry and its associated subsidiary
— the distillation of rum, brandies, strong waters and vinegar — all connected with the sugar interests in the West Indies.
Within five years of his employment in the Temple Street refinery, George was a partner in the sugarhouse as well as the attached distillery. Before his fiftieth birthday he was also the owner of the sugar bakery at Halliers Lane.
George had become a prosperous and wealthy man. Perhaps the secret of his success was his ability to keep the business ?within the family'. As has been noted, his second apprentice was Charles Abington who married his sister Jane. After completing his apprenticeship, Abington and George jointly undertook the training of Robert Bridle as a grocer. Bridle was the son of a Dorset gentleman from Leigh.
On the completion of Bridle's training and when he became a Freeman, he entered the Halliers Lane firm as a clerk and George made him a trustee with his son George Daubeny II.
In 1748 the firm was trading as ?Daubeny and Bridle'. The family association was clearly strong since one of the great grandsons of George I had Bridle included in his name — Dr. Charles Giles Bridle Daubeny FRS [p124].



George III was a notorious politician and a founding partner of The Bristol Bank.
George Walters Daubeny was the last of the Bristol Daubenys.

The Daubeny family was of direct Norman descent in the male line, and the head of the South Petherton branch was successively Baron Daubeny by tenure, by writ of summons to parliament (c. 1295-1486) and by letters patent (1486-1548). The last of this line was Henry Lord Daubeny, later Earl of Bridgewater, who died without issue in 1548; his Uncle and heir, James Daubeny of Wayford, never laid claim to the barony.. Later Daubenys had distinguished careers in the Church and the army. Col. Henry Daubeny, 1779-1853, the father of H.C.B.D., who was also a keen genealogist, collected information concerning the Daubeny family and the related family of Hungerford, and compiled a manuscript pedigree (ACC/1096/041). His son continued his work on the pedigree with additions and corrections, and it was printed in 1884, but only as far as 1841. H.C.B.D. also arranged for the restoration of family tombs at South Petherton, Somerset, and Westminster Abbey. He collected material relating to families connected with the Daubenys by marriage (Hichens, Barnston, and Carpenter) and by name (the D'albinis, Delbenne and Theodore Agrippa D'Aubigne, grandfather of Madame de Maintenon). A recognised authority on the history of the family, he was consulted for advice and information by other Daubenys. Many members of the family took an active interest in the subject, not only in his lifetime, but also after his death, as can be seen in the correspondence concerning Philip D'Aubigni the Crusader (ACC/1086/130-137) and the shields of the barons of Magna Carta (ACC/1096/130-137). After his death the manuscript pedigree (ACC/1096/41) received further limited additions.

9 Jane LLOYD (c. 1689-1761) [790]. Born c. 1689. Christened 1689, St James, Bristol. Died 15 Sep 1761, St James, Bristol.

5 Dulcibella SAXBURY (c. 1722-1787) [788]. Born c. 1722. Christened 1772. Died 1787.

3 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

6 William LEE ( -1809) [783]. Died 6 Aug 1809, Henbury.

7 Esther VEYSEY ( -1804) [784]. Died 25 May 1804, Henbury.

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1"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

Ann DAVIDSON (1962- )

1 Ann DAVIDSON (1962- ) [367]. Born 2 Sep 1962. Died.

Herbert DAVIS ( -1979)

1 Herbert DAVIS ( -1979) [347]. Born. Marr Elizabeth Newton STANKLEY. Died 8 Jan 1979.

Stephen DAVIES ( - )

1 Stephen DAVIES ( - ) [726]. Marr Ellen Gwendoline TRUMPER 1921.

Marriage registration district: Kington; County: Herefordshire
Volume no: 6A; Page no: 1163.

Angela DENHAM (1954- )

1 Angela DENHAM (1954- ) [1201]. Born 30 Oct 1954. Marr Andrew MACLELLAN 23 Jul 1977.

Samantha DENNIS ( - )

1 Samantha DENNIS ( - ) [453]. Born. Marr Ian David WITHY. Died.

Anne DESPENCER ( - )

1 Anne LE DESPENCER ( - ) [1003].

2 Hugh LE DESPENCER ( - ) [1004].

3 Aliva BASSETT ( - ) [1005].

Hugh DESPENCER ( - )

1 Hugh LE DESPENCER ( - ) [1004].

Isabel DESPENCER (1292-1334)

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Father: Hugh le DESPENSER, Coat of arms of elder dispenser

1 Isabel DESPENCER (1292-1334) [1026]. Born 1292, Barton, Gloucs. Marr John DE HASTINGS 1308, Abergavenny. Died 4 Dec 1334, Abergavenny.

2 Hugh le DESPENSER (1260-1326) [575]. Born 1 Mar 1260. Died 27 Oct 1326.

He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1295. Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after Gaveston was executed in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons - and, more importantly, his own corruption and unjust behaviour - led to his being exiled along with his son Hugh Despenser the younger in 1321, when Edmund de Woodstoke replaced him as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

4 Sir Hugh le DESPENCER (1223-1265) [576]. Born 1223. Died 4 Aug 1265.

5 Aliva BASSET ( - ) [577].

10 Philip BASSET (1185-1271) [578]. Born 1185. Died 19 Oct 1271.

11 Hawise DE LOUVAINE ( - ) [990].

3 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [581].

6 William de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [582].

7 Maud FITZJOHN ( -c. 1301) [583]. Died c. 16 Apr 1301.

14 John FITZGEOFFREY (c. 1205-1258) [584]. Born c. 1205, Shere, Surrey, England. Died 23 Nov 1258.

Margaret DESPENCER ( - )

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Father: Hugh le DESPENSER, Coat of arms of elder dispenser

1 Margaret LE DESPENCER ( - ) [1028].

2 Hugh le DESPENSER (1260-1326) [575]. Born 1 Mar 1260. Died 27 Oct 1326.

He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1295. Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after Gaveston was executed in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons - and, more importantly, his own corruption and unjust behaviour - led to his being exiled along with his son Hugh Despenser the younger in 1321, when Edmund de Woodstoke replaced him as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

4 Sir Hugh le DESPENCER (1223-1265) [576]. Born 1223. Died 4 Aug 1265.

5 Aliva BASSET ( - ) [577].

10 Philip BASSET (1185-1271) [578]. Born 1185. Died 19 Oct 1271.

11 Hawise DE LOUVAINE ( - ) [990].

3 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [581].

6 William de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [582].

7 Maud FITZJOHN ( -c. 1301) [583]. Died c. 16 Apr 1301.

14 John FITZGEOFFREY (c. 1205-1258) [584]. Born c. 1205, Shere, Surrey, England. Died 23 Nov 1258.

Philip DESPENCER ( - )

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Father: Hugh le DESPENSER, Coat of arms of elder dispenser

1 Philip LE DESPENCER ( - ) [1027].

2 Hugh le DESPENSER (1260-1326) [575]. Born 1 Mar 1260. Died 27 Oct 1326.

He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1295. Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after Gaveston was executed in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons - and, more importantly, his own corruption and unjust behaviour - led to his being exiled along with his son Hugh Despenser the younger in 1321, when Edmund de Woodstoke replaced him as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

4 Sir Hugh le DESPENCER (1223-1265) [576]. Born 1223. Died 4 Aug 1265.

5 Aliva BASSET ( - ) [577].

10 Philip BASSET (1185-1271) [578]. Born 1185. Died 19 Oct 1271.

11 Hawise DE LOUVAINE ( - ) [990].

3 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [581].

6 William de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [582].

7 Maud FITZJOHN ( -c. 1301) [583]. Died c. 16 Apr 1301.

14 John FITZGEOFFREY (c. 1205-1258) [584]. Born c. 1205, Shere, Surrey, England. Died 23 Nov 1258.

Sir DESPENCER (1223-1265)

1 Sir Hugh le DESPENCER (1223-1265) [576]. Born 1223. Died 4 Aug 1265.

Hugh DESPENSER (1260-1326)

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Hugh le DESPENSER, Coat of arms of elder dispenser

1 Hugh le DESPENSER (1260-1326) [575]. Born 1 Mar 1260. Died 27 Oct 1326.

He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1295. Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after Gaveston was executed in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons - and, more importantly, his own corruption and unjust behaviour - led to his being exiled along with his son Hugh Despenser the younger in 1321, when Edmund de Woodstoke replaced him as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

2 Sir Hugh le DESPENCER (1223-1265) [576]. Born 1223. Died 4 Aug 1265.

3 Aliva BASSET ( - ) [577].

6 Philip BASSET (1185-1271) [578]. Born 1185. Died 19 Oct 1271.

12 Alan BASSETT (1162-1233) [579]. Born 1162. Marr Aliva DE GAI 1183. Died 1233.

13 Aliva DE GAI (1166- ) [580]. Born 1166.

7 Hawise DE LOUVAINE ( - ) [990].

14 Matthew DE LOUVAINE ( - ) [996].

15 Muriel ( - ) [997].

Henrietta DILLON (1807- )

1 Henrietta Maria DILLON (1807- ) [963]. Born 21 Dec 1807, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Marr Edward John STANLEY 6 Oct 1826.

Catherine DINHAM (1453- )

1 Catherine DINHAM (1453- ) [919]. Born 1453, Nutwell, Devon.

Jane DODGSON ( - )

1 Jane DODGSON ( - ) [672].

Abraham DONALDSON ( - )

1 Abraham (Abe) DONALDSON ( - ) [335]. Born. Died.

Elizabeth DOWSON ( - )

1 Elizabeth Jane DOWSON ( - ) [147]. Born. Died.

Eileen DURLACHER ( - )

1 Eileen DURLACHER ( - ) [462]. Born. Marr Ernest WITHY 21 May 1912. Died.

Charles ENGLAND (1723- )

1 Charles ENGLAND (1723- ) [1044]. Born 27 May 1723. Marr Sarah GULSON 9 Mar 1745, Coventry, Warwickshire.

2 John ENGLAND ( - ) [1974].

3 Sarah LLOYD ( - ) [1975].

Elizabeth EMERSON ( - )

1 Elizabeth Ann EMERSON1 ( - ) [401]. Born. Died.

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Henry ENGLAND ( - )

1 Henry II of ENGLAND ( - ) [531].

Margaret EVERINGHAM (1334- )

1 Margaret DE EVERINGHAM (1334- ) [1033]. Born 1334, Laxton, Notts. Marr Hugh DE HASTINGS 1352, Elsing, Norfolk.

Agnes EXTE ( - )

1 Agnes EXTE ( - ) [889].

2 Thomas EXTE ( - ) [890].

3 [unnamed person] ( - ) [891].

Thomas EXTE ( - )

1 Thomas EXTE ( - ) [890].

Jennifer FAULCONBRIDGE ( - )

1 Jennifer FAULCONBRIDGE ( - ) [251].

2 Robert FAULCONBRIDGE ( - ) [248]. Born. Died.

3 Karen WILSON (1947- ) [212]. Born 1947. Died.

6 Paul WILSON (1917- ) [75]. Born 1917. Died.

12 John Wilfred (Uncle Jack) WILSON (1885-1954) [62]. Born 1885, Warwickshire. Died 1954.

13 Beatrice May (Trixie) ANDREWS (1888-1967) [73]. Born 1888. Died 1967.

7 Lesley SWINBURNE (1919- ) [210]. Born 1919. Died.

Lorna FAULCONBRIDGE ( - )

1 Lorna FAULCONBRIDGE ( - ) [250].

2 Robert FAULCONBRIDGE ( - ) [248]. Born. Died.

3 Karen WILSON (1947- ) [212]. Born 1947. Died.

6 Paul WILSON (1917- ) [75]. Born 1917. Died.

12 John Wilfred (Uncle Jack) WILSON (1885-1954) [62]. Born 1885, Warwickshire. Died 1954.

13 Beatrice May (Trixie) ANDREWS (1888-1967) [73]. Born 1888. Died 1967.

7 Lesley SWINBURNE (1919- ) [210]. Born 1919. Died.

Robert FAULCONBRIDGE ( - )

1 Robert FAULCONBRIDGE ( - ) [248]. Born. Died.

Amy FELTON (1989- )

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Amy Victoria FELTON, amy1

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Father: Andrew FELTON, 2006, age 48, andy_2006_1

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Mother: Pamela Kay WITHY, 2009, age 55, kay1

1 Amy Victoria FELTON1 (1989- ) [28]. Born 26 Apr 1989, Arrow Park, Wirral. Died.

2 Andrew FELTON2 (1958- ) [26]. Born 24 Nov 1958. Marr Pamela Kay WITHY 26 Jul 1982. Died.

4 Arthur FELTON ( - ) [104]. Born. Died.

5 May CURREN ( - ) [105]. Born.

3 Pamela Kay WITHY2 (1954- ) [25]. Born 16 May 1954. Died.

6 George WITHY3 (1924-1998) [8]. Born 15 May 1924. Marr Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY 15 Apr 1950, St Lawrence Church, Northfield, Birmingham. Died 17 Nov 1998, 3 Woodside Road, Irby, Wirral.

George Withy attended Bikenhead Park High School and served with the Royal Artillery during World War II. He began his career in journalism in the 1940's as a trainee with the old Birkenhead News and then spent several years working for newspapers in the Midlands, before returning to Merseyside in 1960 to the Daily Post as a sub-editor. Later, he became chief sub-editor. George then joined the Liverpool Echo, where he was night news editor for many years before becoming assistant editor and retring in 1989.
George Withy was synonymous on merseyside with the Institute of Journalists (IOJ), (now the Chartered IOJ) and was for many years the Liverpool District Chairman as well as the Chairman of the national Salaries and Conditions Board. He was a form
er President of the Institute, and also served for a number of years on the Press Council. He was awarded a life Fellowship of the CIOJ on 1 March 1998 He suffered from Altzheimer's Disease during the latter years of his life, but remained at home in Irby throughout his illness, cared for by his wife, Betty, and their two daughters Carol and Kay. He died peacefully at home, with his family at his side. The funeral took place at St Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston. (See Obituary Notices & Journalism Training Centre Dedication).

12 George WITHY (1886-1967) [500]. Born 10 Jan 1886, Durham, West Hartlepool. Marr Sarah Alice STANKLEY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Marr Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON. Died 1967, Heswall nursing home.

Born in 1886, in West Hartlepool. Apprenticed as a Ships' draughtsman, he first moved to Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness).

In 1901 census, was living at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, with his parents (Reference: RG13 piece 4642 folio 209 page 49
In 1911 census, was living as a "lodger" at 34 West View Road Barrow in Furness (Reference: RG14PN25677 RG78PN1473 RD482 SD1 ED27 SN187)

He moved to Birkenhead in 1915 (living at 11, Ashburton Road) to take charge of the building of the first submarine contract obtained for the Shipyard. For 35 years, he was the senior Naval architect on Admiralty construction at Cammell Laird & Co. (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd., Birkenhead. He supervised all their Naval construction, including the battleships Rodney and Prince of Wales. The first Ark Royal, and many smaller vessels.

He was married 3 times. First to Sarah Alice Stankley (1916). She died in the 1918 flue epidemic. He then married her sister, Elizabeth Alma Stankley. Following her death in 1934 from 'a stomach problem', he married Margaret Ellen Gibson on 26/09/1936. (details from Jennifer Stankley)

13 Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY4 (1890-1934) [162]. Born 6 Feb 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 28 Jan 1934, Birkenhead General Hospital.

Second wife of George Withy (B 10.01.1886) (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Sarah Alice Stankley, his first wife. Elizabeth Alma died in 1934 (See death certificate).

7 Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY2 (1925-2014) [9]. Born 14 Sep 1925, Northfield, Birmingham(at home). Died 21 Feb 2014, Elderhome, Clatterbridge.

14 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

15 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON5 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

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5Daughter - D B Gray

Andrew FELTON (1958- )

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Andrew FELTON, 2006, age 48, andy_2006_1

1 Andrew FELTON1 (1958- ) [26]. Born 24 Nov 1958. Marr Pamela Kay WITHY 26 Jul 1982. Died.

2 Arthur FELTON ( - ) [104]. Born. Died.

3 May CURREN ( - ) [105]. Born.

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Arthur FELTON ( - )

1 Arthur FELTON ( - ) [104]. Born. Died.

John FELTON (1987- )

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John Alexander FELTON, john1

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Father: Andrew FELTON, 2006, age 48, andy_2006_1

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Mother: Pamela Kay WITHY, 2009, age 55, kay1

1 John Alexander FELTON1 (1987- ) [27]. Born 26 Jun 1987, Arrow Park, Wirral. Died.

2 Andrew FELTON2 (1958- ) [26]. Born 24 Nov 1958. Marr Pamela Kay WITHY 26 Jul 1982. Died.

4 Arthur FELTON ( - ) [104]. Born. Died.

5 May CURREN ( - ) [105]. Born.

3 Pamela Kay WITHY2 (1954- ) [25]. Born 16 May 1954. Died.

6 George WITHY3 (1924-1998) [8]. Born 15 May 1924. Marr Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY 15 Apr 1950, St Lawrence Church, Northfield, Birmingham. Died 17 Nov 1998, 3 Woodside Road, Irby, Wirral.

George Withy attended Bikenhead Park High School and served with the Royal Artillery during World War II. He began his career in journalism in the 1940's as a trainee with the old Birkenhead News and then spent several years working for newspapers in the Midlands, before returning to Merseyside in 1960 to the Daily Post as a sub-editor. Later, he became chief sub-editor. George then joined the Liverpool Echo, where he was night news editor for many years before becoming assistant editor and retring in 1989.
George Withy was synonymous on merseyside with the Institute of Journalists (IOJ), (now the Chartered IOJ) and was for many years the Liverpool District Chairman as well as the Chairman of the national Salaries and Conditions Board. He was a form
er President of the Institute, and also served for a number of years on the Press Council. He was awarded a life Fellowship of the CIOJ on 1 March 1998 He suffered from Altzheimer's Disease during the latter years of his life, but remained at home in Irby throughout his illness, cared for by his wife, Betty, and their two daughters Carol and Kay. He died peacefully at home, with his family at his side. The funeral took place at St Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston. (See Obituary Notices & Journalism Training Centre Dedication).

12 George WITHY (1886-1967) [500]. Born 10 Jan 1886, Durham, West Hartlepool. Marr Sarah Alice STANKLEY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Marr Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON. Died 1967, Heswall nursing home.

Born in 1886, in West Hartlepool. Apprenticed as a Ships' draughtsman, he first moved to Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness).

In 1901 census, was living at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, with his parents (Reference: RG13 piece 4642 folio 209 page 49
In 1911 census, was living as a "lodger" at 34 West View Road Barrow in Furness (Reference: RG14PN25677 RG78PN1473 RD482 SD1 ED27 SN187)

He moved to Birkenhead in 1915 (living at 11, Ashburton Road) to take charge of the building of the first submarine contract obtained for the Shipyard. For 35 years, he was the senior Naval architect on Admiralty construction at Cammell Laird & Co. (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd., Birkenhead. He supervised all their Naval construction, including the battleships Rodney and Prince of Wales. The first Ark Royal, and many smaller vessels.

He was married 3 times. First to Sarah Alice Stankley (1916). She died in the 1918 flue epidemic. He then married her sister, Elizabeth Alma Stankley. Following her death in 1934 from 'a stomach problem', he married Margaret Ellen Gibson on 26/09/1936. (details from Jennifer Stankley)

13 Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY4 (1890-1934) [162]. Born 6 Feb 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 28 Jan 1934, Birkenhead General Hospital.

Second wife of George Withy (B 10.01.1886) (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Sarah Alice Stankley, his first wife. Elizabeth Alma died in 1934 (See death certificate).

7 Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY2 (1925-2014) [9]. Born 14 Sep 1925, Northfield, Birmingham(at home). Died 21 Feb 2014, Elderhome, Clatterbridge.

14 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

15 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON5 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

Sources

1Kay Withy (mother)
2In person
3In person, Wife (D B Gray) & obituaries
4Jennifer Stankley
5Daughter - D B Gray

Saint FERDINAND (1199-1252)

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Saint FERDINAND III, Saint Ferdinand III

1 Saint FERDINAND III (1199-1252) [454]. Born 5 Aug 1199. Marr Joan of DAMMARTIN. Died 30 May 1252.

King of Castile from 1217 and King of Galicia and León from 1230.

2 Alfonso IX of LEÓN (1171-c. 1230) [597]. Born 15 Aug 1171. Died c. 23 Sep 1230.

Was king of León and Galicia from the death of his father Ferdinand II in 1188 until his own death. According to Ibn Khaldun, he is said to have been called the Baboso or Slobberer because he was subject to fits of rage during which he foamed at the mouth.

3 Doña BERENGUELA (1180-1246) [457]. Born 1180. Marr Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ 1197. Died 8 Nov 1246.

6 Alfonso VIII of CASTILE ( - ) [533].

7 Eleanor PLANTAGENET ( - ) [530].

14 Henry II of ENGLAND ( - ) [531].

15 Eleanor of AQUITAINE ( - ) [532].

Alfonso FERNANDEZ (1171-1230)

1 Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ (1171-1230) [456]. Born 15 Aug 1171. Marr Doña BERENGUELA 1197. Died 24 Sep 1230.

2 Fernando II Alfonsez KING OF LEON ( - ) [458]. Born. Marr Urraca Affonsez QUEEN OF LEON. Died.

3 Urraca Affonsez QUEEN OF LEON ( - ) [459]. Died.

Constance FERNANDEZ (c. 1205-1242)

1 Constance FERNANDEZ (c. 1205-1242) [539]. Born c. 1205. Died 7 Sep 1242, Las Huelgas, Burgos.

became a nun at Las Huelgas, Burgos, where she died.

2 Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ (1171-1230) [456]. Born 15 Aug 1171. Marr Doña BERENGUELA 1197. Died 24 Sep 1230.

4 Fernando II Alfonsez KING OF LEON ( - ) [458]. Born. Marr Urraca Affonsez QUEEN OF LEON. Died.

5 Urraca Affonsez QUEEN OF LEON ( - ) [459]. Died.

3 Doña BERENGUELA (1180-1246) [457]. Born 1180. Died 8 Nov 1246.

Note on Marriage to Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ: Annulled in 1204 by Pope Innocent III because they were second cousins.

6 Alfonso VIII of CASTILE ( - ) [533].

7 Eleanor PLANTAGENET ( - ) [530].

14 Henry II of ENGLAND ( - ) [531].

15 Eleanor of AQUITAINE ( - ) [532].

Anne FERRERS ( - )

1 Anne DE FERRERS ( - ) [1007].

2 William DE FERRERS (1240-1287) [1001]. Born 1240. Died 1287.

3 Anne LE DESPENCER ( - ) [1003].

6 Hugh LE DESPENCER ( - ) [1004].

7 Aliva BASSETT ( - ) [1005].

Joan FERRERS ( - )

1 Joan FERRERS ( - ) [867].

Margaret FERRERS ( - )

1 Margaret FERRERS ( - ) [614].

2 William FERRERS ( - ) [615].

William FERRERS ( - )

1 William FERRERS ( - ) [615].

William FERRERS (1270- )

1 William DE FERRERS (1270- ) [1006]. Born 30 Jan 1270.

2 William DE FERRERS (1240-1287) [1001]. Born 1240. Died 1287.

3 Anne LE DESPENCER ( - ) [1003].

6 Hugh LE DESPENCER ( - ) [1004].

7 Aliva BASSETT ( - ) [1005].

William FERRERS (1240-1287)

1 William DE FERRERS (1240-1287) [1001]. Born 1240. Died 1287.

Anne FISHBURN (1943- )

1 Anne FISHBURN (1943- ) [219]. Born 1943. Died.

Second wife (first was Nicole Grasser (B 1928).

Susan FITZALAN (WADDELL?) ( - )

1 Susan FITZALAN (WADDELL?) ( - ) [182]. Born. Died.

John FITZGEOFFREY (c. 1205-1258)

1 John FITZGEOFFREY (c. 1205-1258) [584]. Born c. 1205, Shere, Surrey, England. Died 23 Nov 1258.

2 Geoffrey Fitz PETER (1162-1213) [585]. Born 1162. Died 1213.

4 Piers de LUTEGARESHALE ( - ) [586].

3 Aveline de CLARE ( - ) [587].

6 Roger de CLARE ( - ) [588].

7 Maud de SAINT-HILAIRE ( - ) [589].

Maud FITZJOHN ( -c. 1301)

1 Maud FITZJOHN ( -c. 1301) [583]. Died c. 16 Apr 1301.

2 John FITZGEOFFREY (c. 1205-1258) [584]. Born c. 1205, Shere, Surrey, England. Died 23 Nov 1258.

4 Geoffrey Fitz PETER (1162-1213) [585]. Born 1162. Died 1213.

8 Piers de LUTEGARESHALE ( - ) [586].

5 Aveline de CLARE ( - ) [587].

10 Roger de CLARE ( - ) [588].

11 Maud de SAINT-HILAIRE ( - ) [589].

Elizabeth FLETCHER (1551- )

1 Elizabeth FLETCHER (1551- ) [905]. Born 1551.

2 Richard FLETCHER ( - ) [906].

3 [unnamed person] ( - ) [907].

Richard FLETCHER Of Bangor ( - )

1 Richard FLETCHER ( - ) [906].

Clara FLORENCE ( - )

1 Clara FLORENCE ( - ) [637].

Margery FOLIOT (1312- )

1 Margery FOLIOT (1312- ) [1032]. Born 1312, Gressenham, Norfolk. Marr Hugh DE HASTINGS 1328, Elsing, Norfolk.

Mary FORSTER ( -1775)

1 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

Beatrice FOSTER (1892-1970)

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Father: Thomas FOSTER, 1911, age 51, 1911Census-Thomas Foster RG14-21-9-52-21952_0033_03

1 Beatrice Ada FOSTER (1892-1970) [284]. Born 1892, Houghton Le Spring, Durham. Marr George E TAYLOR frm 1 Jan 1916 to 31 Mar 1916. Died 1970.

2 Thomas FOSTER1 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

4 John FOSTER (c. 1811-c. 1878) [543]. Born c. 1811, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Ann HINDLEY 3 Dec 1839, Stainton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Ann PEPPERDINE frm 1 Jul 1857 to 31 Oct 1857. Died c. Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England. Buried 3 Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England.

John was a Coal Agent, living in Reepham in 1861.

In 1871 Census, lived at "Private House, Barlings".

In 1881, Johns widow was a "Coal Merchant", living in Barlings with her younger children.

8 John FOSTER ( - ) [1553]. Marr Elizabeth THOMPSON 1800, Reepham, Lincolnshire.

9 Elizabeth THOMPSON ( - ) [1554].

5 Ann PEPPERDINE (c. 1834- ) [544]. Born c. 1834, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire.

Ann PEPPERDINE, married John Foster in jul - Sep 1857.

In 1841 Census, lived at: "The Hall, Fiskerton".

In 1891 Census, she is shown as being a widow, living at 20, Lincoln Road, Barlings, Longworth.

10 Thomas PEPPERDINE (1799-1859) [1695]. Born 1799, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Pheobe SKEPPER 7 May 1822, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Died May 1859, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

11 Pheobe SKEPPER (1799- ) [1696]. Born 1 Sep 1799, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

3 Ada BROWN2 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

6 Mark BROWN (c. 1828- ) [506]. Born c. 1828, Lincolnshire. Marr Jane MARSHALL 1 May 1859, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Labourer at Ironworks in 1871.

12 John BROWN (to1796- ) [1718]. Born to 1796, Lincolnshire, England.

13 Elizabeth ( - ) [1719].

7 Jane MARSHALL (c. 1840- ) [507]. Born c. 1840, Lincolnshire.

Sources

1Gordon ??
2FHF & EM Marriage Certificate

Brian FOSTER (1923-1942)

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Brian Mickle FOSTER, 1925, age 2, Brian 1925 (3)

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Father: Frances Harold FOSTER, F H Foster

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Mother: Ethel MICKLE, Ethel Mickel

1 Brian Mickle FOSTER1 (1923-1942) [281]. Born 1923. Died 7 May 1942, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

Accidentally killed on No.1 Pilot boat (fell between the boat and quay-side), aged 19 years during World War 2.

2 Frances Harold FOSTER2 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

4 Thomas FOSTER3 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

8 John FOSTER (c. 1811-c. 1878) [543]. Born c. 1811, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Ann HINDLEY 3 Dec 1839, Stainton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Ann PEPPERDINE frm 1 Jul 1857 to 31 Oct 1857. Died c. Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England. Buried 3 Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England.

John was a Coal Agent, living in Reepham in 1861.

In 1871 Census, lived at "Private House, Barlings".

In 1881, Johns widow was a "Coal Merchant", living in Barlings with her younger children.

9 Ann PEPPERDINE (c. 1834- ) [544]. Born c. 1834, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire.

Ann PEPPERDINE, married John Foster in jul - Sep 1857.

In 1841 Census, lived at: "The Hall, Fiskerton".

In 1891 Census, she is shown as being a widow, living at 20, Lincoln Road, Barlings, Longworth.

5 Ada BROWN4 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

10 Mark BROWN (c. 1828- ) [506]. Born c. 1828, Lincolnshire. Marr Jane MARSHALL 1 May 1859, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Labourer at Ironworks in 1871.

11 Jane MARSHALL (c. 1840- ) [507]. Born c. 1840, Lincolnshire.

3 Ethel MICKLE5 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

6 Charles MICKLE1 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

12 Gavin MICKLE (1829-c. 1880) [548]. Born 1829, Reading. Marr Mary Jane HANNAH. Died c. 1880.

Or is it Gavin?? - See Marriage details for Apr 1839 - Liverpool, Lancashire.

13 Mary Jane HANNAH (c. 1821- ) [549]. Born c. 1821, Kircudbright, Scotland (may be 1815?).

Wrong DOB and location?? - see Mary Jane Daughter! Should be Mary Mickle (married name) born in Kircudbright, Scotland in about 1821.
In 1851 census, is visiting:

John McMurray and
Minor McMurray .

7 Caroline REED1 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

14 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

15 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

Sources

1Grave stone
2Grave stone & Marriage certificate
3Gordon ??
4FHF & EM Marriage Certificate
5Grave stone & Grand-son

Claire FOSTER (1978- )

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Father: Michael Harold FOSTER, mike_f

1 Claire Julia FOSTER1 (1978- ) [31]. Born 13 Apr 1978, Clatterbridge Hospital, Bebbington. Marr Marc Iestyn HOWELLS 16 May 2003, Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly, Wales. Died.

2 Michael Harold FOSTER2 (1952- ) [22]. Born 8 Mar 1952, Highfield Maternity Hospital, Wallasey. Marr Janet BERNSTEIN 11 May 1974, Westbourne Road Methodist Church, Westkirby.

4 Gordon Harold FOSTER3 (1918-1996) [13]. Born 1918, Cable Road, Hoylake. Marr Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN 9 Mar 1951, Wallasey, Cheshire. Died 18 Jul 1996.

8 Frances Harold FOSTER4 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

9 Ethel MICKLE5 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

5 Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN1 (1923-2009) [21]. Born 23 Aug 1923, Marsham, Norfolk, England. Died 2 Aug 2009.

Lived in a Christian home. Adopted at age of (???) , by a (single) School Teacher.
Real mother was secretary to a butcher/farm manager. Father is believed to be the butcher/farm manager.
Original name, Poppy Freeman.
Grace Christian was also adopted by the 'school teacher'.

10 William Martin WINK (1892-1983) [669]. Born 19 Jun 1892, Norfolk. Died 14 Oct 1983.

11 Ruby Lenora FREEMAN (1896-1979) [300]. Born 19 Dec 1896, Halesworth, Suffolk, England. Died 1979, Gipping, Suffolk, England.

3 Janet BERNSTEIN1 (1953- ) [29]. Born 9 Mar 1953, Hoscope Park Nursing Home, Westkirby.

6 John BERNSTEIN (1912-1971) [295]. Born 29 Dec 1912, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Marr Gladys LINLEY 28 Feb 1942, Methodist Church, Wesbourne Road, W. Died 15 May 1971, Hoylake, Cheshire, England.

12 Frederick William BERNSTEIN (1876- ) [659]. Born 1876. Marr Senny ALDAM 10 Oct 1909, St. Alban Church, Bevington, Liverpool.

13 Senny ALDAM (1885-1959) [661]. Born 1885, Liverpool. Died 1959.

7 Gladys LINLEY (1914-2003) [294]. Born 21 Jan 1914, Dinmore, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Died 2 Mar 2003, Abbeyfield Nursing Home, Wesr Kirby, Wirral, Ch.

14 William LINLEY ( - ) [662].

15 Mary Anne JONES ( - ) [663].

Sources

1In person
2Mother (Mollie Foster) & In person
3Relatives
4Grave stone & Marriage certificate
5Grave stone & Grand-son

Eileen FOSTER (1957- )

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Father: Gordon Harold FOSTER, G H Foster

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Mother: Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN, mollie_f

1 Eileen FOSTER1 (1957- ) [24]. Born 8 Mar 1957, 10, Sandringham Avenue, Hoylake. Died.

2 Gordon Harold FOSTER2 (1918-1996) [13]. Born 1918, Cable Road, Hoylake. Marr Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN 9 Mar 1951, Wallasey, Cheshire. Died 18 Jul 1996.

4 Frances Harold FOSTER3 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

8 Thomas FOSTER4 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

9 Ada BROWN5 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

5 Ethel MICKLE6 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

10 Charles MICKLE7 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

11 Caroline REED7 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

3 Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN8 (1923-2009) [21]. Born 23 Aug 1923, Marsham, Norfolk, England. Died 2 Aug 2009.

Lived in a Christian home. Adopted at age of (???) , by a (single) School Teacher.
Real mother was secretary to a butcher/farm manager. Father is believed to be the butcher/farm manager.
Original name, Poppy Freeman.
Grace Christian was also adopted by the 'school teacher'.

6 William Martin WINK (1892-1983) [669]. Born 19 Jun 1892, Norfolk. Died 14 Oct 1983.

12 Frederick WINK ( - ) [670].

7 Ruby Lenora FREEMAN (1896-1979) [300]. Born 19 Dec 1896, Halesworth, Suffolk, England. Died 1979, Gipping, Suffolk, England.

Sources

1Mother
2Relatives
3Grave stone & Marriage certificate
4Gordon ??
5FHF & EM Marriage Certificate
6Grave stone & Grand-son
7Grave stone
8In person

Frances FOSTER (1887-1954)

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Frances Harold FOSTER, F H Foster

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Father: Thomas FOSTER, 1911, age 51, 1911Census-Thomas Foster RG14-21-9-52-21952_0033_03

1 Frances Harold FOSTER1 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

2 Thomas FOSTER2 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

4 John FOSTER (c. 1811-c. 1878) [543]. Born c. 1811, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Ann HINDLEY 3 Dec 1839, Stainton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Ann PEPPERDINE frm 1 Jul 1857 to 31 Oct 1857. Died c. Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England. Buried 3 Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England.

John was a Coal Agent, living in Reepham in 1861.

In 1871 Census, lived at "Private House, Barlings".

In 1881, Johns widow was a "Coal Merchant", living in Barlings with her younger children.

8 John FOSTER ( - ) [1553]. Marr Elizabeth THOMPSON 1800, Reepham, Lincolnshire.

9 Elizabeth THOMPSON ( - ) [1554].

5 Ann PEPPERDINE (c. 1834- ) [544]. Born c. 1834, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire.

Ann PEPPERDINE, married John Foster in jul - Sep 1857.

In 1841 Census, lived at: "The Hall, Fiskerton".

In 1891 Census, she is shown as being a widow, living at 20, Lincoln Road, Barlings, Longworth.

10 Thomas PEPPERDINE (1799-1859) [1695]. Born 1799, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Pheobe SKEPPER 7 May 1822, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Died May 1859, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

11 Pheobe SKEPPER (1799- ) [1696]. Born 1 Sep 1799, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

3 Ada BROWN3 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

6 Mark BROWN (c. 1828- ) [506]. Born c. 1828, Lincolnshire. Marr Jane MARSHALL 1 May 1859, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Labourer at Ironworks in 1871.

12 John BROWN (to1796- ) [1718]. Born to 1796, Lincolnshire, England.

13 Elizabeth ( - ) [1719].

7 Jane MARSHALL (c. 1840- ) [507]. Born c. 1840, Lincolnshire.

Sources

1Grave stone & Marriage certificate
2Gordon ??
3FHF & EM Marriage Certificate

Gillian FOSTER ( - )

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Gillian FOSTER, gilln_f

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Father: Ian FOSTER, 1935, age 15, Ian Sept 1935

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Mother: Pat NOALAN, pat_f

1 Gillian FOSTER ( - ) [18]. Born. Died.

2 Ian FOSTER (c. 1920- ) [14]. Born c. 1920. Marr Pat NOALAN.

4 Frances Harold FOSTER1 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

8 Thomas FOSTER2 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

9 Ada BROWN3 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

5 Ethel MICKLE4 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

10 Charles MICKLE5 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

11 Caroline REED5 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

3 Pat NOALAN ( - ) [20]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Grave stone & Marriage certificate
2Gordon ??
3FHF & EM Marriage Certificate
4Grave stone & Grand-son
5Grave stone

Gordon FOSTER (1918-1996)

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Gordon Harold FOSTER, G H Foster

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Father: Frances Harold FOSTER, F H Foster

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Mother: Ethel MICKLE, Ethel Mickel

1 Gordon Harold FOSTER1 (1918-1996) [13]. Born 1918, Cable Road, Hoylake. Marr Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN 9 Mar 1951, Wallasey, Cheshire. Died 18 Jul 1996.

2 Frances Harold FOSTER2 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

4 Thomas FOSTER3 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

8 John FOSTER (c. 1811-c. 1878) [543]. Born c. 1811, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Ann HINDLEY 3 Dec 1839, Stainton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Ann PEPPERDINE frm 1 Jul 1857 to 31 Oct 1857. Died c. Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England. Buried 3 Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England.

John was a Coal Agent, living in Reepham in 1861.

In 1871 Census, lived at "Private House, Barlings".

In 1881, Johns widow was a "Coal Merchant", living in Barlings with her younger children.

9 Ann PEPPERDINE (c. 1834- ) [544]. Born c. 1834, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire.

Ann PEPPERDINE, married John Foster in jul - Sep 1857.

In 1841 Census, lived at: "The Hall, Fiskerton".

In 1891 Census, she is shown as being a widow, living at 20, Lincoln Road, Barlings, Longworth.

5 Ada BROWN4 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

10 Mark BROWN (c. 1828- ) [506]. Born c. 1828, Lincolnshire. Marr Jane MARSHALL 1 May 1859, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Labourer at Ironworks in 1871.

11 Jane MARSHALL (c. 1840- ) [507]. Born c. 1840, Lincolnshire.

3 Ethel MICKLE5 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

6 Charles MICKLE6 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

12 Gavin MICKLE (1829-c. 1880) [548]. Born 1829, Reading. Marr Mary Jane HANNAH. Died c. 1880.

Or is it Gavin?? - See Marriage details for Apr 1839 - Liverpool, Lancashire.

13 Mary Jane HANNAH (c. 1821- ) [549]. Born c. 1821, Kircudbright, Scotland (may be 1815?).

Wrong DOB and location?? - see Mary Jane Daughter! Should be Mary Mickle (married name) born in Kircudbright, Scotland in about 1821.
In 1851 census, is visiting:

John McMurray and
Minor McMurray .

7 Caroline REED6 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

14 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

15 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

Sources

1Relatives
2Grave stone & Marriage certificate
3Gordon ??
4FHF & EM Marriage Certificate
5Grave stone & Grand-son
6Grave stone

Henry FOSTER (1853- )

1 Henry Hindley FOSTER (1853- ) [546]. Born 1853, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Hannah Baker YORK frm 1 Oct 1874 to 31 Dec 1874.

2 John FOSTER (c. 1811-c. 1878) [543]. Born c. 1811, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Ann HINDLEY 3 Dec 1839, Stainton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Ann PEPPERDINE frm 1 Jul 1857 to 31 Oct 1857. Died c. Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England. Buried 3 Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England.

John was a Coal Agent, living in Reepham in 1861.

In 1871 Census, lived at "Private House, Barlings".

In 1881, Johns widow was a "Coal Merchant", living in Barlings with her younger children.

4 John FOSTER ( - ) [1553]. Marr Elizabeth THOMPSON 1800, Reepham, Lincolnshire.

5 Elizabeth THOMPSON ( - ) [1554].

3 Ann HINDLEY (c. 1816-c. 1860) [1504]. Born c. 1816, Marton, Lincolnshire, England. Died c. 1860.

6 William HINDLEY ( - ) [1505].

7 Unknown ( - ) [1506].

Ian FOSTER (c. 1920- )

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Ian FOSTER, 1935, age 15, Ian Sept 1935

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Father: Frances Harold FOSTER, F H Foster

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Mother: Ethel MICKLE, Ethel Mickel

1 Ian FOSTER (c. 1920- ) [14]. Born c. 1920. Marr Pat NOALAN.

2 Frances Harold FOSTER1 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

4 Thomas FOSTER2 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

8 John FOSTER (c. 1811-c. 1878) [543]. Born c. 1811, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Ann HINDLEY 3 Dec 1839, Stainton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Ann PEPPERDINE frm 1 Jul 1857 to 31 Oct 1857. Died c. Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England. Buried 3 Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England.

John was a Coal Agent, living in Reepham in 1861.

In 1871 Census, lived at "Private House, Barlings".

In 1881, Johns widow was a "Coal Merchant", living in Barlings with her younger children.

9 Ann PEPPERDINE (c. 1834- ) [544]. Born c. 1834, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire.

Ann PEPPERDINE, married John Foster in jul - Sep 1857.

In 1841 Census, lived at: "The Hall, Fiskerton".

In 1891 Census, she is shown as being a widow, living at 20, Lincoln Road, Barlings, Longworth.

5 Ada BROWN3 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

10 Mark BROWN (c. 1828- ) [506]. Born c. 1828, Lincolnshire. Marr Jane MARSHALL 1 May 1859, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Labourer at Ironworks in 1871.

11 Jane MARSHALL (c. 1840- ) [507]. Born c. 1840, Lincolnshire.

3 Ethel MICKLE4 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

6 Charles MICKLE5 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

12 Gavin MICKLE (1829-c. 1880) [548]. Born 1829, Reading. Marr Mary Jane HANNAH. Died c. 1880.

Or is it Gavin?? - See Marriage details for Apr 1839 - Liverpool, Lancashire.

13 Mary Jane HANNAH (c. 1821- ) [549]. Born c. 1821, Kircudbright, Scotland (may be 1815?).

Wrong DOB and location?? - see Mary Jane Daughter! Should be Mary Mickle (married name) born in Kircudbright, Scotland in about 1821.
In 1851 census, is visiting:

John McMurray and
Minor McMurray .

7 Caroline REED5 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

14 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

15 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

Sources

1Grave stone & Marriage certificate
2Gordon ??
3FHF & EM Marriage Certificate
4Grave stone & Grand-son
5Grave stone

Jack FOSTER (2007- )

1 Jack harry Robert FOSTER (2007- ) [652]. Born 2 Dec 2007, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England.

2 Mark John Harold FOSTER1 (1975- ) [30]. Born 25 Dec 1975, Clatterbridge Hospital, Bebbington. Marr Hazel Georgina GARRETT 21 Aug 1999, St Augustine's Church, Bradford, Engl. Died.

4 Michael Harold FOSTER2 (1952- ) [22]. Born 8 Mar 1952, Highfield Maternity Hospital, Wallasey. Marr Janet BERNSTEIN 11 May 1974, Westbourne Road Methodist Church, Westkirby.

8 Gordon Harold FOSTER3 (1918-1996) [13]. Born 1918, Cable Road, Hoylake. Marr Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN 9 Mar 1951, Wallasey, Cheshire. Died 18 Jul 1996.

9 Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN4 (1923-2009) [21]. Born 23 Aug 1923, Marsham, Norfolk, England. Died 2 Aug 2009.

Lived in a Christian home. Adopted at age of (???) , by a (single) School Teacher.
Real mother was secretary to a butcher/farm manager. Father is believed to be the butcher/farm manager.
Original name, Poppy Freeman.
Grace Christian was also adopted by the 'school teacher'.

5 Janet BERNSTEIN4 (1953- ) [29]. Born 9 Mar 1953, Hoscope Park Nursing Home, Westkirby.

10 John BERNSTEIN (1912-1971) [295]. Born 29 Dec 1912, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Marr Gladys LINLEY 28 Feb 1942, Methodist Church, Wesbourne Road, W. Died 15 May 1971, Hoylake, Cheshire, England.

11 Gladys LINLEY (1914-2003) [294]. Born 21 Jan 1914, Dinmore, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Died 2 Mar 2003, Abbeyfield Nursing Home, Wesr Kirby, Wirral, Ch.

3 Hazel Georgina GARRETT (1976- ) [651]. Born 4 Aug 1976.

Sources

1Janet Bernstein (mother)
2Mother (Mollie Foster) & In person
3Relatives
4In person

John FOSTER (1850- )

1 John FOSTER (1850- ) [545]. Born 1850, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Elizabeth WEAVER frm 1 Oct 1869 to 31 Dec 1869.

In 1871 Census, living at: "Back Of Mowbray Street Court, Brightside Bierlow, Sheffield" - with SHIRTCLIFFE, Charles Wife's Son (b 1849); SHIRTCLIFFE, Emily Wife's Daughter (b 1853 in Yorkshire) SHIRTCLIFFE, Sarah Wife's Daughter (b 1863 in Yorkshire)
SHIRTCLIFFE, Thomas Wife's Son (b 1858 in Yorkshire)
SHIRTCLIFFE, Elizabeth Wife's Daughter (b 1866)

In 1881 Census, Living at: "2 Peppers Buildings St Peter at Gowts in 1881". John was a labourer.

2 John FOSTER (c. 1811-c. 1878) [543]. Born c. 1811, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Ann HINDLEY 3 Dec 1839, Stainton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Ann PEPPERDINE frm 1 Jul 1857 to 31 Oct 1857. Died c. Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England. Buried 3 Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England.

John was a Coal Agent, living in Reepham in 1861.

In 1871 Census, lived at "Private House, Barlings".

In 1881, Johns widow was a "Coal Merchant", living in Barlings with her younger children.

4 John FOSTER ( - ) [1553]. Marr Elizabeth THOMPSON 1800, Reepham, Lincolnshire.

5 Elizabeth THOMPSON ( - ) [1554].

3 Ann HINDLEY (c. 1816-c. 1860) [1504]. Born c. 1816, Marton, Lincolnshire, England. Died c. 1860.

6 William HINDLEY ( - ) [1505].

7 Unknown ( - ) [1506].

John FOSTER (c. 1811-c. 1878)

1 John FOSTER (c. 1811-c. 1878) [543]. Born c. 1811, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Ann HINDLEY 3 Dec 1839, Stainton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Ann PEPPERDINE frm 1 Jul 1857 to 31 Oct 1857. Died c. Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England. Buried 3 Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England.

John was a Coal Agent, living in Reepham in 1861.

In 1871 Census, lived at "Private House, Barlings".

In 1881, Johns widow was a "Coal Merchant", living in Barlings with her younger children.

2 John FOSTER ( - ) [1553]. Marr Elizabeth THOMPSON 1800, Reepham, Lincolnshire.

3 Elizabeth THOMPSON ( - ) [1554].

Karen FOSTER ( - )

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Karen FOSTER, karen_f

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Father: Ian FOSTER, 1935, age 15, Ian Sept 1935

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Mother: Pat NOALAN, pat_f

1 Karen FOSTER ( - ) [17]. Born. Died.

2 Ian FOSTER (c. 1920- ) [14]. Born c. 1920. Marr Pat NOALAN.

4 Frances Harold FOSTER1 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

8 Thomas FOSTER2 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

9 Ada BROWN3 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

5 Ethel MICKLE4 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

10 Charles MICKLE5 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

11 Caroline REED5 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

3 Pat NOALAN ( - ) [20]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Grave stone & Marriage certificate
2Gordon ??
3FHF & EM Marriage Certificate
4Grave stone & Grand-son
5Grave stone

Kathleen FOSTER (1915-1967)

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Kathleen Ada FOSTER, Kathleen Worrall

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Father: Frances Harold FOSTER, F H Foster

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Mother: Ethel MICKLE, Ethel Mickel

1 Kathleen Ada FOSTER1 (1915-1967) [6]. Born 5 Feb 1915, 365 Lipton St, Winnipeg, Canada. Bap 14 Mar 1915, ASt Michael and All Angels' Church, Winnipeg. Marr William John WORRALL 1 Sep 1945. Died 7 Mar 1967, At home - 6, Ethelbert Rd, Meols Hoylake, Wirral.

Born in Winnipeg (365 Lipton Street), Canada on 5th Feb 1915, at 1:05 am.
Spent the first few years of her life living at 365, Lipton St, Winnipeg, Canada (see Ethel Mickle). - Lipton Street was named for British tea merchant Thomas Lipton (1850-1931) in 1903.
Baptised at St Michael and All Angels Church on 14 March 1915
Attended Minto House School, Meols
Confirmed on 13 December 1932.
Worked at Levers, Port Sunlight, before marrying on 04 July 1945.
Member of the Cheshire 90 (ladies) Red Cross. Awarded certificate for "Devoted service to the cause of humanity during 2nd World War 1939-1945", Signed by King George & Elizabeth R.
Died at home from cancer (Peritoneal carcinoma and carcinoma of small intestine); Buried in Grange Cemetry, Wirral.

2 Frances Harold FOSTER2 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

4 Thomas FOSTER3 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

8 John FOSTER (c. 1811-c. 1878) [543]. Born c. 1811, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Ann HINDLEY 3 Dec 1839, Stainton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Ann PEPPERDINE frm 1 Jul 1857 to 31 Oct 1857. Died c. Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England. Buried 3 Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England.

John was a Coal Agent, living in Reepham in 1861.

In 1871 Census, lived at "Private House, Barlings".

In 1881, Johns widow was a "Coal Merchant", living in Barlings with her younger children.

9 Ann PEPPERDINE (c. 1834- ) [544]. Born c. 1834, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire.

Ann PEPPERDINE, married John Foster in jul - Sep 1857.

In 1841 Census, lived at: "The Hall, Fiskerton".

In 1891 Census, she is shown as being a widow, living at 20, Lincoln Road, Barlings, Longworth.

5 Ada BROWN4 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

10 Mark BROWN (c. 1828- ) [506]. Born c. 1828, Lincolnshire. Marr Jane MARSHALL 1 May 1859, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Labourer at Ironworks in 1871.

11 Jane MARSHALL (c. 1840- ) [507]. Born c. 1840, Lincolnshire.

3 Ethel MICKLE5 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

6 Charles MICKLE6 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

12 Gavin MICKLE (1829-c. 1880) [548]. Born 1829, Reading. Marr Mary Jane HANNAH. Died c. 1880.

Or is it Gavin?? - See Marriage details for Apr 1839 - Liverpool, Lancashire.

13 Mary Jane HANNAH (c. 1821- ) [549]. Born c. 1821, Kircudbright, Scotland (may be 1815?).

Wrong DOB and location?? - see Mary Jane Daughter! Should be Mary Mickle (married name) born in Kircudbright, Scotland in about 1821.
In 1851 census, is visiting:

John McMurray and
Minor McMurray .

7 Caroline REED6 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

14 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

15 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

Sources

1Son + Grave stone (Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby)
2Grave stone & Marriage certificate
3Gordon ??
4FHF & EM Marriage Certificate
5Grave stone & Grand-son
6Grave stone

Mark FOSTER (1975- )

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Father: Michael Harold FOSTER, mike_f

1 Mark John Harold FOSTER1 (1975- ) [30]. Born 25 Dec 1975, Clatterbridge Hospital, Bebbington. Marr Hazel Georgina GARRETT 21 Aug 1999, St Augustine's Church, Bradford, Engl. Died.

2 Michael Harold FOSTER2 (1952- ) [22]. Born 8 Mar 1952, Highfield Maternity Hospital, Wallasey. Marr Janet BERNSTEIN 11 May 1974, Westbourne Road Methodist Church, Westkirby.

4 Gordon Harold FOSTER3 (1918-1996) [13]. Born 1918, Cable Road, Hoylake. Marr Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN 9 Mar 1951, Wallasey, Cheshire. Died 18 Jul 1996.

8 Frances Harold FOSTER4 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

9 Ethel MICKLE5 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

5 Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN6 (1923-2009) [21]. Born 23 Aug 1923, Marsham, Norfolk, England. Died 2 Aug 2009.

Lived in a Christian home. Adopted at age of (???) , by a (single) School Teacher.
Real mother was secretary to a butcher/farm manager. Father is believed to be the butcher/farm manager.
Original name, Poppy Freeman.
Grace Christian was also adopted by the 'school teacher'.

10 William Martin WINK (1892-1983) [669]. Born 19 Jun 1892, Norfolk. Died 14 Oct 1983.

11 Ruby Lenora FREEMAN (1896-1979) [300]. Born 19 Dec 1896, Halesworth, Suffolk, England. Died 1979, Gipping, Suffolk, England.

3 Janet BERNSTEIN6 (1953- ) [29]. Born 9 Mar 1953, Hoscope Park Nursing Home, Westkirby.

6 John BERNSTEIN (1912-1971) [295]. Born 29 Dec 1912, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Marr Gladys LINLEY 28 Feb 1942, Methodist Church, Wesbourne Road, W. Died 15 May 1971, Hoylake, Cheshire, England.

12 Frederick William BERNSTEIN (1876- ) [659]. Born 1876. Marr Senny ALDAM 10 Oct 1909, St. Alban Church, Bevington, Liverpool.

13 Senny ALDAM (1885-1959) [661]. Born 1885, Liverpool. Died 1959.

7 Gladys LINLEY (1914-2003) [294]. Born 21 Jan 1914, Dinmore, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Died 2 Mar 2003, Abbeyfield Nursing Home, Wesr Kirby, Wirral, Ch.

14 William LINLEY ( - ) [662].

15 Mary Anne JONES ( - ) [663].

Sources

1Janet Bernstein (mother)
2Mother (Mollie Foster) & In person
3Relatives
4Grave stone & Marriage certificate
5Grave stone & Grand-son
6In person

Michael FOSTER (1952- )

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Michael Harold FOSTER, mike_f

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Father: Gordon Harold FOSTER, G H Foster

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Mother: Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN, mollie_f

1 Michael Harold FOSTER1 (1952- ) [22]. Born 8 Mar 1952, Highfield Maternity Hospital, Wallasey. Marr Janet BERNSTEIN 11 May 1974, Westbourne Road Methodist Church, Westkirby.

2 Gordon Harold FOSTER2 (1918-1996) [13]. Born 1918, Cable Road, Hoylake. Marr Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN 9 Mar 1951, Wallasey, Cheshire. Died 18 Jul 1996.

4 Frances Harold FOSTER3 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

8 Thomas FOSTER4 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

9 Ada BROWN5 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

5 Ethel MICKLE6 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

10 Charles MICKLE7 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

11 Caroline REED7 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

3 Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN8 (1923-2009) [21]. Born 23 Aug 1923, Marsham, Norfolk, England. Died 2 Aug 2009.

Lived in a Christian home. Adopted at age of (???) , by a (single) School Teacher.
Real mother was secretary to a butcher/farm manager. Father is believed to be the butcher/farm manager.
Original name, Poppy Freeman.
Grace Christian was also adopted by the 'school teacher'.

6 William Martin WINK (1892-1983) [669]. Born 19 Jun 1892, Norfolk. Died 14 Oct 1983.

12 Frederick WINK ( - ) [670].

7 Ruby Lenora FREEMAN (1896-1979) [300]. Born 19 Dec 1896, Halesworth, Suffolk, England. Died 1979, Gipping, Suffolk, England.

Sources

1Mother (Mollie Foster) & In person
2Relatives
3Grave stone & Marriage certificate
4Gordon ??
5FHF & EM Marriage Certificate
6Grave stone & Grand-son
7Grave stone
8In person

Pamela FOSTER (1953- )

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Father: Gordon Harold FOSTER, G H Foster

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Mother: Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN, mollie_f

1 Pamela FOSTER1 (1953- ) [23]. Born 9 Mar 1953, Saughall Road, Saughall Massey, Moreton.

2 Gordon Harold FOSTER2 (1918-1996) [13]. Born 1918, Cable Road, Hoylake. Marr Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN 9 Mar 1951, Wallasey, Cheshire. Died 18 Jul 1996.

4 Frances Harold FOSTER3 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

8 Thomas FOSTER4 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

9 Ada BROWN5 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

5 Ethel MICKLE6 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

10 Charles MICKLE7 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

11 Caroline REED7 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

3 Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN8 (1923-2009) [21]. Born 23 Aug 1923, Marsham, Norfolk, England. Died 2 Aug 2009.

Lived in a Christian home. Adopted at age of (???) , by a (single) School Teacher.
Real mother was secretary to a butcher/farm manager. Father is believed to be the butcher/farm manager.
Original name, Poppy Freeman.
Grace Christian was also adopted by the 'school teacher'.

6 William Martin WINK (1892-1983) [669]. Born 19 Jun 1892, Norfolk. Died 14 Oct 1983.

12 Frederick WINK ( - ) [670].

7 Ruby Lenora FREEMAN (1896-1979) [300]. Born 19 Dec 1896, Halesworth, Suffolk, England. Died 1979, Gipping, Suffolk, England.

Sources

1Mother
2Relatives
3Grave stone & Marriage certificate
4Gordon ??
5FHF & EM Marriage Certificate
6Grave stone & Grand-son
7Grave stone
8In person

Pheobe FOSTER (c. 1857- )

1 Pheobe Jane FOSTER (c. 1857- ) [547]. Born c. 1857, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Charles PEARSON c. 1882.

2 John FOSTER (c. 1811-c. 1878) [543]. Born c. 1811, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Ann HINDLEY 3 Dec 1839, Stainton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Ann PEPPERDINE frm 1 Jul 1857 to 31 Oct 1857. Died c. Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England. Buried 3 Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England.

John was a Coal Agent, living in Reepham in 1861.

In 1871 Census, lived at "Private House, Barlings".

In 1881, Johns widow was a "Coal Merchant", living in Barlings with her younger children.

4 John FOSTER ( - ) [1553]. Marr Elizabeth THOMPSON 1800, Reepham, Lincolnshire.

5 Elizabeth THOMPSON ( - ) [1554].

3 Ann PEPPERDINE (c. 1834- ) [544]. Born c. 1834, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire.

Ann PEPPERDINE, married John Foster in jul - Sep 1857.

In 1841 Census, lived at: "The Hall, Fiskerton".

In 1891 Census, she is shown as being a widow, living at 20, Lincoln Road, Barlings, Longworth.

6 Thomas PEPPERDINE (1799-1859) [1695]. Born 1799, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Pheobe SKEPPER 7 May 1822, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Died May 1859, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

12 Richard PEPPERDINE (1770-1821) [1697]. Born 1770, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Mary MARSDEN 19 May 1795, Bassingham, Lincolnshire, England. Died Mar 1821, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

13 Mary MARSDEN (1768-1813) [1698]. Born 1768, Ashby-Puerorum, Lincolnshire, England. Died Aug 1813, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

7 Pheobe SKEPPER (1799- ) [1696]. Born 1 Sep 1799, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

14 Stephen SKEPPER (1760-1824) [1816]. Born 1 Apr 1760, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Elizabeth BLOW 1787, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Died Dec 1824, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

15 Elizabeth BLOW (c. 1761- ) [1817]. Born c. 1761, Reepham, Lincolnshire.

Samuel FOSTER (1876-1945)

1 Samuel Slack FOSTER1 (1876-1945) [301]. Born 1876. Marr Kathleen WILEY. Died 28 Dec 1945, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

Sources

1Grange cemetary (were they related to me ??)

Suzanne FOSTER ( - )

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Suzanne FOSTER, suzn_f

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Father: Ian FOSTER, 1935, age 15, Ian Sept 1935

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Mother: Pat NOALAN, pat_f

1 Suzanne FOSTER ( - ) [19]. Born. Died.

2 Ian FOSTER (c. 1920- ) [14]. Born c. 1920. Marr Pat NOALAN.

4 Frances Harold FOSTER1 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

8 Thomas FOSTER2 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

9 Ada BROWN3 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

5 Ethel MICKLE4 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

10 Charles MICKLE5 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

11 Caroline REED5 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

3 Pat NOALAN ( - ) [20]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Grave stone & Marriage certificate
2Gordon ??
3FHF & EM Marriage Certificate
4Grave stone & Grand-son
5Grave stone

Thomas FOSTER (c. 1860-1924)

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Thomas FOSTER, 1911, age 51, 1911Census-Thomas Foster RG14-21-9-52-21952_0033_03

1 Thomas FOSTER1 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

2 John FOSTER (c. 1811-c. 1878) [543]. Born c. 1811, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Ann HINDLEY 3 Dec 1839, Stainton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Ann PEPPERDINE frm 1 Jul 1857 to 31 Oct 1857. Died c. Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England. Buried 3 Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England.

John was a Coal Agent, living in Reepham in 1861.

In 1871 Census, lived at "Private House, Barlings".

In 1881, Johns widow was a "Coal Merchant", living in Barlings with her younger children.

4 John FOSTER ( - ) [1553]. Marr Elizabeth THOMPSON 1800, Reepham, Lincolnshire.

5 Elizabeth THOMPSON ( - ) [1554].

3 Ann PEPPERDINE (c. 1834- ) [544]. Born c. 1834, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire.

Ann PEPPERDINE, married John Foster in jul - Sep 1857.

In 1841 Census, lived at: "The Hall, Fiskerton".

In 1891 Census, she is shown as being a widow, living at 20, Lincoln Road, Barlings, Longworth.

6 Thomas PEPPERDINE (1799-1859) [1695]. Born 1799, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Pheobe SKEPPER 7 May 1822, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Died May 1859, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

12 Richard PEPPERDINE (1770-1821) [1697]. Born 1770, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Mary MARSDEN 19 May 1795, Bassingham, Lincolnshire, England. Died Mar 1821, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

13 Mary MARSDEN (1768-1813) [1698]. Born 1768, Ashby-Puerorum, Lincolnshire, England. Died Aug 1813, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

7 Pheobe SKEPPER (1799- ) [1696]. Born 1 Sep 1799, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

14 Stephen SKEPPER (1760-1824) [1816]. Born 1 Apr 1760, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Elizabeth BLOW 1787, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Died Dec 1824, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

15 Elizabeth BLOW (c. 1761- ) [1817]. Born c. 1761, Reepham, Lincolnshire.

Sources

1Gordon ??

Thomas FOSTER (1897-1920)

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Father: Thomas FOSTER, 1911, age 51, 1911Census-Thomas Foster RG14-21-9-52-21952_0033_03

1 Thomas Mark FOSTER (1897-1920) [285]. Born 1897, Hoylake Cheshire. Died 1920.

There is a Thomas Foster listed on the Hoylake parish War memorial for the Great War of 1914 - 1919.

2 Thomas FOSTER1 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

4 John FOSTER (c. 1811-c. 1878) [543]. Born c. 1811, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Ann HINDLEY 3 Dec 1839, Stainton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Ann PEPPERDINE frm 1 Jul 1857 to 31 Oct 1857. Died c. Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England. Buried 3 Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England.

John was a Coal Agent, living in Reepham in 1861.

In 1871 Census, lived at "Private House, Barlings".

In 1881, Johns widow was a "Coal Merchant", living in Barlings with her younger children.

8 John FOSTER ( - ) [1553]. Marr Elizabeth THOMPSON 1800, Reepham, Lincolnshire.

9 Elizabeth THOMPSON ( - ) [1554].

5 Ann PEPPERDINE (c. 1834- ) [544]. Born c. 1834, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire.

Ann PEPPERDINE, married John Foster in jul - Sep 1857.

In 1841 Census, lived at: "The Hall, Fiskerton".

In 1891 Census, she is shown as being a widow, living at 20, Lincoln Road, Barlings, Longworth.

10 Thomas PEPPERDINE (1799-1859) [1695]. Born 1799, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Pheobe SKEPPER 7 May 1822, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England. Died May 1859, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

11 Pheobe SKEPPER (1799- ) [1696]. Born 1 Sep 1799, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, England.

3 Ada BROWN2 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

6 Mark BROWN (c. 1828- ) [506]. Born c. 1828, Lincolnshire. Marr Jane MARSHALL 1 May 1859, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Labourer at Ironworks in 1871.

12 John BROWN (to1796- ) [1718]. Born to 1796, Lincolnshire, England.

13 Elizabeth ( - ) [1719].

7 Jane MARSHALL (c. 1840- ) [507]. Born c. 1840, Lincolnshire.

Sources

1Gordon ??
2FHF & EM Marriage Certificate

Ann FOWLER ( - )

1 Ann FOWLER ( - ) [1049].

2 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

3 Elizabeth GULSON1 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

6 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

7 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

14 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

15 Elizabeth GOOD (c. 1670-1692) [170]. Born c. 1670. Died 1692.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Elizabeth FOWLER ( - )

1 Elizabeth FOWLER ( - ) [1149].

2 John Coulson FOWLER (1762-1805) [1045]. Born 1762, Coventry, UK. Marr Jane PEMBERTON 1789. Died 11 Sep 1805, Coventry, UK.

4 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

5 Elizabeth GULSON1 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

10 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

11 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

3 Jane PEMBERTON (1761-1813) [1046]. Born 1761. Died 1813.

6 Thomas PEMBERTON ( - ) [1190].

7 Mary ( - ) [1191].

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Hannah FOWLER ( - )

1 Hannah FOWLER ( - ) [1047].

2 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

3 Elizabeth GULSON1 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

6 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

7 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

14 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

15 Elizabeth GOOD (c. 1670-1692) [170]. Born c. 1670. Died 1692.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Jane FOWLER ( - )

1 Jane FOWLER ( - ) [1150].

2 John Coulson FOWLER (1762-1805) [1045]. Born 1762, Coventry, UK. Marr Jane PEMBERTON 1789. Died 11 Sep 1805, Coventry, UK.

4 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

5 Elizabeth GULSON1 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

10 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

11 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

3 Jane PEMBERTON (1761-1813) [1046]. Born 1761. Died 1813.

6 Thomas PEMBERTON ( - ) [1190].

7 Mary ( - ) [1191].

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

John FOWLER (1727-1777)

1 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

John FOWLER (1762-1805)

1 John Coulson FOWLER (1762-1805) [1045]. Born 1762, Coventry, UK. Marr Jane PEMBERTON 1789. Died 11 Sep 1805, Coventry, UK.

2 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

3 Elizabeth GULSON1 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

6 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

7 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

14 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

15 Elizabeth GOOD (c. 1670-1692) [170]. Born c. 1670. Died 1692.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Pemberton FOWLER ( - )

1 Pemberton FOWLER ( - ) [1151].

2 John Coulson FOWLER (1762-1805) [1045]. Born 1762, Coventry, UK. Marr Jane PEMBERTON 1789. Died 11 Sep 1805, Coventry, UK.

4 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

5 Elizabeth GULSON1 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

10 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

11 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

3 Jane PEMBERTON (1761-1813) [1046]. Born 1761. Died 1813.

6 Thomas PEMBERTON ( - ) [1190].

7 Mary ( - ) [1191].

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Sarah FOWLER ( - )

1 Sarah FOWLER ( - ) [1048]. Marr Joseph JALLAND 12 Apr 1792, Coventry, Warwickshire.

2 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

3 Elizabeth GULSON1 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

6 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

7 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

14 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

15 Elizabeth GOOD (c. 1670-1692) [170]. Born c. 1670. Died 1692.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Thomas FOWLER ( - )

1 Thomas FOWLER ( - ) [1152].

2 John Coulson FOWLER (1762-1805) [1045]. Born 1762, Coventry, UK. Marr Jane PEMBERTON 1789. Died 11 Sep 1805, Coventry, UK.

4 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

5 Elizabeth GULSON1 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

10 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

11 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

3 Jane PEMBERTON (1761-1813) [1046]. Born 1761. Died 1813.

6 Thomas PEMBERTON ( - ) [1190].

7 Mary ( - ) [1191].

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

MARGEURITE FRANCE (c. 1279-c. 1317)

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MARGEURITE OF FRANCE, Marguerite_of_france

1 MARGEURITE OF FRANCE (c. 1279-c. 1317) [1012]. Born c. 1279. Marr Edward I 10 Sep 1299. Died c. 1317.

Mary FRANCUM (1676- )

1 Mary FRANCUM (1676- ) [1158]. Born 1676, Olverston, Gloucester, England. Marr Joseph STURGE 1697.

Louise FREEMAN (1881- )

1 Louise FREEMAN (1881- ) [70]. Born 1881. Marr Clifford Augustus (Gus) WILSON 1909. Died.

Ruby FREEMAN (1896-1979)

1 Ruby Lenora FREEMAN (1896-1979) [300]. Born 19 Dec 1896, Halesworth, Suffolk, England. Died 1979, Gipping, Suffolk, England.

Margaret FROST ( - )

1 Margaret FROST ( - ) [372]. Born. Died.

Mary FRY ( - )

1 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

Aliva GAI (1166- )

1 Aliva DE GAI (1166- ) [580]. Born 1166. Marr Alan BASSETT 1183.

2 Philip DE GAI (1143- ) [991]. Born 1143, Wooton Bassett.

3 Sedzilia DE BERKELEY (1145- ) [992]. Born 1145, Berkeley Castle, Gloucs.

Philip GAI (1143- )

1 Philip DE GAI (1143- ) [991]. Born 1143, Wooton Bassett.

Hazel GARRETT (1976- )

1 Hazel Georgina GARRETT (1976- ) [651]. Born 4 Aug 1976. Marr Mark John Harold FOSTER 21 Aug 1999, St Augustine's Church, Bradford, Engl.

Andrew GASKELL ( - )

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Mother: Karen FOSTER, karen_f

1 Andrew GASKELL ( - ) [292]. Born. Died.

2 Michael GASKELL ( - ) [109]. Born. Died.

3 Karen FOSTER ( - ) [17]. Born. Died.

6 Ian FOSTER (c. 1920- ) [14]. Born c. 1920. Marr Pat NOALAN.

12 Frances Harold FOSTER1 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

13 Ethel MICKLE2 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

7 Pat NOALAN ( - ) [20]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Grave stone & Marriage certificate
2Grave stone & Grand-son

John GASKELL ( - )

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Mother: Karen FOSTER, karen_f

1 John GASKELL ( - ) [291]. Born. Died.

2 Michael GASKELL ( - ) [109]. Born. Died.

3 Karen FOSTER ( - ) [17]. Born. Died.

6 Ian FOSTER (c. 1920- ) [14]. Born c. 1920. Marr Pat NOALAN.

12 Frances Harold FOSTER1 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

13 Ethel MICKLE2 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

7 Pat NOALAN ( - ) [20]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Grave stone & Marriage certificate
2Grave stone & Grand-son

Michael GASKELL ( - )

1 Michael GASKELL ( - ) [109]. Born. Died.

John GELLATLY (1811- )

1 John GELLATLY ??? (1811- ) [684]. Born 1811, Scotland.

May or may not be correct? - need to get marriage certificate for mary jane ?? and George Mickle.

Margaret GIBSON ( -1966)

1 Margaret Ellen GIBSON ( -1966) [505]. Marr George WITHY 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr George WITHY. Died 1966.

Third wife of George Withy.

Myra GIBSON ( - )

1 Myra Ord GIBSON ( - ) [1194]. Marr Peter Desmond MACLELLAN 24 Feb 1940.

Isabella GLADSTONES ( - )

1 Isabella GLADSTONES ( - ) [859]. Marr Mathew WRIGHT 2 Apr 1851, Stoke Newington, London.

2 James GLADSTONES ( - ) [860].

James GLADSTONES ( - )

1 James GLADSTONES ( - ) [860].

Hilda GLENSOR (1917-1966)

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Hilda GLENSOR, hilda glensor

1 Hilda GLENSOR (1917-1966) [209]. Born 1917. Died 1966.

2 George Harold GLENSOR (c. 1892-1950) [1984]. Born c. 1892, Stratford, Essex. Marr Evelyn GOULD Q4 1914. Died 1950, Yorkshire.

4 Thomas Willomat GLENSOR (1853- ) [1987]. Born 1853, Stratford, Essex. Marr Louisa Mahala TERRY Q2 1876, Mile End Old Town, London.

5 Louisa Mahala TERRY (1855- ) [1988]. Born 1855, Ipswich, Suffolk.

3 Evelyn GOULD ( - ) [1985].

Elizabeth GOOD (c. 1670-1692)

1 Elizabeth GOOD (c. 1670-1692) [170]. Born c. 1670. Marr Sampson LLOYD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692.

Eleanor GORGES (1262- )

1 Eleanor DE GORGES (1262- ) [875]. Born 1262, Wraxhall, Somerset.

2 Sir Ralph DE GORGES ( -1271) [884]. Died 1271.

3 Elena DE MORVILLE ( -1292) [885]. Died 1292.

Sir GORGES ( -1271)

1 Sir Ralph DE GORGES ( -1271) [884]. Died 1271.

Susan GOUGH ( - )

1 Susan GOUGH ( - ) [745].

Jean GRAHAM (1923-1995)

1 Jean Margaret GRAHAM (1923-1995) [1091]. Born 31 Jan 1923, Otaki, Wellington, New Zealand. Marr Terence MOLONY 4 Jun 1943, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 1 Mar 1995, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

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2 John Hunter GRAHAM ( - ) [1092].

3 Margaret Louisa SMITH ( - ) [1093].

John GRAHAM ( - )

1 John Hunter GRAHAM ( - ) [1092].

Nicole GRASSER (1929- )

1 Nicole GRASSER (1929- ) [216]. Born 1929. Died.

First wife. Second wife is Anne Fishburn (b 1943).

??? GRAY ( - )

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Father: Avon GRAY, 205 alcester Road Kingsheath

1 ??? GRAY ( - ) [271]. Born. Died.

2 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

4 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

8 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

9 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

5 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

3 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

6 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

7 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923)

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Avon GRAY, 205 alcester Road Kingsheath

1 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

2 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

4 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

5 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

3 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Avon GRAY ( - )

1 Avon GRAY ( - ) [101]. Born. Died.

3 Valerie ( - ) [97]. Born. Died.

First wife of Avon Gray.

Avon GRAY ( - )

1 Avon GRAY ( - ) [95]. Born. Died.

Edward Gray was adopted by Avon James Gray & Mabel Wilson.

3 Betty LANGSTON ( - ) [94]. Born. Died.

Avon GRAY (1888- )

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Avon James (Laddie) GRAY, avon james gray patents 1920-30

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Father: Avon GRAY, 205 alcester Road Kingsheath

1 Avon James (Laddie) GRAY (1888- ) [262]. Born 1888, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Mabel WILSON 1912, Kings Norton, Worcestershire. Died.

in 1911 census, was: Manager (Electro Plate manufacturers)

Edward Gray was adopted by Avon James Gray & Mabel Wilson.

2 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

4 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

8 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

9 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

5 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

3 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

6 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

7 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Bertram GRAY ( - )

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Father: Charles Wilson GRAY, c w gray_l walford wedding 1914

1 Bertram GRAY ( - ) [268]. Born. Died.

2 Charles Wilson GRAY (1889- ) [258]. Born 1889, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Marr Lily WALFORD 19 Aug 1914. Died.

4 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

8 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

9 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

5 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

10 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

11 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

3 Lily WALFORD ( - ) [259]. Born. Died.

6 Matthew WALFORD ( - ) [1968].

Bertram GRAY (c. 1892-1981)

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Father: Avon GRAY, 205 alcester Road Kingsheath

1 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

2 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

4 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

8 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

9 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

5 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

3 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

6 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

7 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Brian GRAY ( - )

1 Brian GRAY ( - ) [96]. Born.

Adopted.

2 Edward (Ted) GRAY (1920-1987) [272]. Born 1920. Died 1987.

Edward Gray was adopted by Avon James Gray & Mabel Wilson.

4 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

8 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

9 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

5 Milly ( - ) [93]. Born. Died.

First wife of Bertram Allen Gray.

3 Betty LANGSTON ( - ) [94]. Born. Died.

Bunty GRAY ( - )

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Father: Charles Wilson GRAY, c w gray_l walford wedding 1914

1 Bunty GRAY ( - ) [270]. Born. Died.

2 Charles Wilson GRAY (1889- ) [258]. Born 1889, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Marr Lily WALFORD 19 Aug 1914. Died.

4 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

8 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

9 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

5 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

10 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

11 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

3 Lily WALFORD ( - ) [259]. Born. Died.

6 Matthew WALFORD ( - ) [1968].

Caitlin GRAY ( - )

1 Caitlin GRAY ( - ) [99]. Born. Died.

2 Avon GRAY ( - ) [95]. Born. Died.

Edward Gray was adopted by Avon James Gray & Mabel Wilson.

5 Betty LANGSTON ( - ) [94]. Born. Died.

3 Esther ( - ) [98]. Born. Died.

Second wife of Avon Gray (his first wife was Valerie).

Charles GRAY (1889- )

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Charles Wilson GRAY, c w gray_l walford wedding 1914

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Father: Avon GRAY, 205 alcester Road Kingsheath

1 Charles Wilson GRAY (1889- ) [258]. Born 1889, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Marr Lily WALFORD 19 Aug 1914. Died.

2 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

4 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

8 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

9 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

5 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

3 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

6 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

7 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Debbie GRAY ( - )

1 Debbie GRAY ( - ) [100]. Born. Died.

3 Valerie ( - ) [97]. Born. Died.

First wife of Avon Gray.

Dorothy GRAY (1925-2014)

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Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY, 2009, age 84, betty2

1 Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY1 (1925-2014) [9]. Born 14 Sep 1925, Northfield, Birmingham(at home). Marr George WITHY 15 Apr 1950, St Lawrence Church, Northfield, Birmingham. Died 21 Feb 2014, Elderhome, Clatterbridge.

2 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

4 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

8 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

9 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

5 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

10 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

11 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

3 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON2 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

6 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

12 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

13 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

7 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

14 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

15 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Sources

1In person
2Daughter - D B Gray

Edward GRAY (1835- )

1 Edward GRAY (1835- ) [560]. Born 1835, Warwickshire.

2 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

3 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

Edward GRAY (1920-1987)

1 Edward (Ted) GRAY (1920-1987) [272]. Born 1920. Died 1987.

Edward Gray was adopted by Avon James Gray & Mabel Wilson.

2 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

4 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

8 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

9 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

5 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

10 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

11 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

3 Milly ( - ) [93]. Born. Died.

First wife of Bertram Allen Gray.

Emma GRAY (1846- )

1 Emma G GRAY (1846- ) [518]. Born 1846, Warwickshire.

2 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

4 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

5 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

3 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Ethel GRAY (1896- )

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Father: Avon GRAY, 205 alcester Road Kingsheath

1 Ethel Grace (Tuck) GRAY (1896- ) [265]. Born 1896, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died.

2 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

4 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

8 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

9 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

5 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

3 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

6 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

7 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Fanny GRAY (1850- )

1 Fanny GRAY (1850- ) [521]. Born 1850, Birmingham.

2 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

4 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

5 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

3 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Jackie GRAY (1952- )

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Father: Trevor GRAY, trevor1

1 Jackie GRAY (1952- ) [38]. Born 1952. Marr Roger MOORES 1984. Died.

2 Trevor GRAY (1928- ) [11]. Born 20 May 1928.

4 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

8 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

9 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

5 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON1 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

10 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

11 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

3 Doreen POUNTNEY ( - ) [36]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Daughter - D B Gray

John GRAY (1848- )

1 John GRAY (1848- ) [520]. Born 1848, Birmingham.

2 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

4 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

5 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

3 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

John GRAY (1821- )

1 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

2 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

3 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

Julia GRAY (1965- )

1 Julia GRAY (1965- ) [80]. Born 1965. Died.

2 Richard GRAY (1941- ) [12]. Born 21 Dec 1941. Marr Mary JAMES 17 Dec 1963.

4 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

8 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

9 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

5 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON1 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

10 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

11 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

3 Mary JAMES (1941- ) [78]. Born 1941. Died.

Sources

1Daughter - D B Gray

Lauren GRAY ( - )

1 Lauren GRAY ( - ) [45]. Born. Died.

2 Paul GRAY (1954- ) [37]. Born 1954. Died.

4 Trevor GRAY (1928- ) [11]. Born 20 May 1928.

8 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

9 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON1 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

5 Doreen POUNTNEY ( - ) [36]. Born. Died.

3 Andrea BARRETT ( - ) [40]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Daughter - D B Gray

Paul GRAY (1954- )

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Father: Trevor GRAY, trevor1

1 Paul GRAY (1954- ) [37]. Born 1954. Died.

2 Trevor GRAY (1928- ) [11]. Born 20 May 1928.

4 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

8 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

9 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

5 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON1 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

10 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

11 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

3 Doreen POUNTNEY ( - ) [36]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Daughter - D B Gray

Reginald GRAY ( - )

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Father: Charles Wilson GRAY, c w gray_l walford wedding 1914

1 Reginald GRAY ( - ) [269]. Born. Died.

2 Charles Wilson GRAY (1889- ) [258]. Born 1889, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Marr Lily WALFORD 19 Aug 1914. Died.

4 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

8 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

9 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

5 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

10 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

11 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

3 Lily WALFORD ( - ) [259]. Born. Died.

6 Matthew WALFORD ( - ) [1968].

Robin GRAY (1938-1938)

1 Robin GRAY (1938-1938) [92]. Born 1938. Died 1938.

2 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

4 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

8 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

9 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

5 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

10 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

11 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

3 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON1 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

6 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

12 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

13 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

7 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

14 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

15 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Daughter - D B Gray

Rodney GRAY ( - )

1 Rodney GRAY ( - ) [102]. Born. Died.

3 Valerie ( - ) [97]. Born. Died.

First wife of Avon Gray.

Sarah GRAY (1827- )

1 Sarah GRAY (1827- ) [558]. Born 1827, Warwickshire.

2 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

3 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

Thomas GRAY (1822- )

1 Thomas GRAY (1822- ) [557]. Born 1822, Warwickshire.

2 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

3 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

Thomas GRAY (1792- )

1 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

Tracey GRAY ( - )

1 Tracey GRAY ( - ) [103]. Born. Died.

3 Valerie ( - ) [97]. Born. Died.

First wife of Avon Gray.

Trevor GRAY (1928- )

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Trevor GRAY, trevor1

1 Trevor GRAY (1928- ) [11]. Born 20 May 1928.

2 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

4 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

8 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

9 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

5 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

10 James ALLEN (1822- ) [648]. Born 1822, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

11 Sarah Ann (HADLAND?) (1826- ) [649]. Born 1826, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

3 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON1 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

6 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

12 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

13 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

7 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

14 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

15 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Daughter - D B Gray

Walter GRAY (1861- )

1 Walter GRAY (1861- ) [519]. Born 1861, Worcester, Kings Norton.

in 1861 Census, lived at: Woodland Cottage, Lansdown Place, Kings Norton.

2 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

4 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

5 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

3 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Wendy GRAY (1968- )

1 Wendy GRAY (1968- ) [79]. Born 16 May 1968. Died.

2 Richard GRAY (1941- ) [12]. Born 21 Dec 1941. Marr Mary JAMES 17 Dec 1963.

4 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

8 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

9 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

5 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON1 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

10 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

11 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

3 Mary JAMES (1941- ) [78]. Born 1941. Died.

Sources

1Daughter - D B Gray

William GRAY (1830- )

1 William GRAY (1830- ) [559]. Born 1830, Warwickshire.

2 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

3 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

William GRAY (1844- )

1 William T GRAY (1844- ) [517]. Born 1844, Warwickshire.

2 John GRAY (1821- ) [516]. Born 1821, Warwickshire. Marr Emma REYNOLDS 1843, Birmingham.

In 1871 Census, lived at: Back Of Guildford Street, Birmingham
In 1851 Census, lived at: 201/2, Bromsgrove Street, Saint Martins, Birmingham.

4 Thomas GRAY (1792- ) [555]. Born 1792.

In 1841 census, lived at Bishop Street, St Martin, Birmingham.

5 Elizabeth (1801- ) [556]. Born 1801.

3 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Christina GREAVES (1891-1977)

1 Christina Lily GREAVES (1891-1977) [342]. Born 21 Dec 1891. Died 26 May 1977.

Eleanor GREY (1481- )

1 Eleanor GREY (1481- ) [921]. Born 1481, Groby, Leics. Marr John ARUNDELL 1499, Lanherne, Cornwall.

Elizabeth GRIFFITH (1508- )

1 Elizabeth GRIFFITH (1508- ) [909]. Born 1508.

2 William GRIFFITH (1478- ) [910]. Born 1478.

3 Jane STRADLING ( - ) [911].

6 Thomas STRADLING ( - ) [912].

7 Jenet MATHEW ( -1535) [913]. Died 5 Feb 1535.

14 Thomas MATHEW ( - ) [914].

15 [unnamed person] ( - ) [915].

William GRIFFITH (1478- )

1 William GRIFFITH (1478- ) [910]. Born 1478.

Ann(a) GULSON (1722- )

1 Ann(a) GULSON (1722- ) [1040]. Born 19 Aug 1722.

2 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

3 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

6 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

12 Charles LLOYDE I OF DOLOBRAN (1ST QUAKER) ( -1698) [171]. Born. Died 1698.

Became Quaker c. 1650 and spent some time in a prison (now demolished) in Welshpool for his beliefs.
1st m. (2/JAN/1662 [another source says 11/NOV/1661] at Stackpole Elidor) to Elizabeth Lort (1633-1685), dau. of Sampson Lort of East Moor, nr. Manorbier. (Their 4 children and descendants are shewn later).
2nd m. (8/APR/1686, Yarpole) to Anne Lawrence (c.1650-1708)

13 Sarah Elizabeth LORT1 (1633-1685) [172]. Born 2 Nov 1633, Stockpole Court, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Died 1685.

7 Elizabeth GOOD (c. 1670-1692) [170]. Born c. 1670. Died 1692.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Elizabeth GULSON (1726- )

1 Elizabeth GULSON1 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr John FOWLER 8 May 1760. Died.

2 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

3 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

6 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

12 Charles LLOYDE I OF DOLOBRAN (1ST QUAKER) ( -1698) [171]. Born. Died 1698.

Became Quaker c. 1650 and spent some time in a prison (now demolished) in Welshpool for his beliefs.
1st m. (2/JAN/1662 [another source says 11/NOV/1661] at Stackpole Elidor) to Elizabeth Lort (1633-1685), dau. of Sampson Lort of East Moor, nr. Manorbier. (Their 4 children and descendants are shewn later).
2nd m. (8/APR/1686, Yarpole) to Anne Lawrence (c.1650-1708)

13 Sarah Elizabeth LORT1 (1633-1685) [172]. Born 2 Nov 1633, Stockpole Court, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Died 1685.

7 Elizabeth GOOD (c. 1670-1692) [170]. Born c. 1670. Died 1692.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

John GULSON (c. 1730-1758)

1 John GULSON (c. 1730-1758) [1042]. Born c. Jul 1730. Died 6 Jan 1758.

2 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

3 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

6 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

12 Charles LLOYDE I OF DOLOBRAN (1ST QUAKER) ( -1698) [171]. Born. Died 1698.

Became Quaker c. 1650 and spent some time in a prison (now demolished) in Welshpool for his beliefs.
1st m. (2/JAN/1662 [another source says 11/NOV/1661] at Stackpole Elidor) to Elizabeth Lort (1633-1685), dau. of Sampson Lort of East Moor, nr. Manorbier. (Their 4 children and descendants are shewn later).
2nd m. (8/APR/1686, Yarpole) to Anne Lawrence (c.1650-1708)

13 Sarah Elizabeth LORT1 (1633-1685) [172]. Born 2 Nov 1633, Stockpole Court, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Died 1685.

7 Elizabeth GOOD (c. 1670-1692) [170]. Born c. 1670. Died 1692.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

John GULSON (1685-1728)

1 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

Mary GULSON (1716- )

1 Mary GULSON (1716- ) [1037]. Born 20 Apr 1716. Marr John HARRIS 1 Jun 1739, Coventry, Warwickshire.

2 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

3 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

6 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

12 Charles LLOYDE I OF DOLOBRAN (1ST QUAKER) ( -1698) [171]. Born. Died 1698.

Became Quaker c. 1650 and spent some time in a prison (now demolished) in Welshpool for his beliefs.
1st m. (2/JAN/1662 [another source says 11/NOV/1661] at Stackpole Elidor) to Elizabeth Lort (1633-1685), dau. of Sampson Lort of East Moor, nr. Manorbier. (Their 4 children and descendants are shewn later).
2nd m. (8/APR/1686, Yarpole) to Anne Lawrence (c.1650-1708)

13 Sarah Elizabeth LORT1 (1633-1685) [172]. Born 2 Nov 1633, Stockpole Court, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Died 1685.

7 Elizabeth GOOD (c. 1670-1692) [170]. Born c. 1670. Died 1692.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Rebekah GULSON (1724-1728)

1 Rebekah GULSON (1724-1728) [1041]. Born 18 Apr 1724. Died 12 Jul 1728. Buried 12 Jul 1728.

2 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

3 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

6 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

12 Charles LLOYDE I OF DOLOBRAN (1ST QUAKER) ( -1698) [171]. Born. Died 1698.

Became Quaker c. 1650 and spent some time in a prison (now demolished) in Welshpool for his beliefs.
1st m. (2/JAN/1662 [another source says 11/NOV/1661] at Stackpole Elidor) to Elizabeth Lort (1633-1685), dau. of Sampson Lort of East Moor, nr. Manorbier. (Their 4 children and descendants are shewn later).
2nd m. (8/APR/1686, Yarpole) to Anne Lawrence (c.1650-1708)

13 Sarah Elizabeth LORT1 (1633-1685) [172]. Born 2 Nov 1633, Stockpole Court, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Died 1685.

7 Elizabeth GOOD (c. 1670-1692) [170]. Born c. 1670. Died 1692.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Sarah GULSON (1720- )

1 Sarah GULSON (1720- ) [1039]. Born 12 Jun 1720. Marr Charles ENGLAND 9 Mar 1745, Coventry, Warwickshire.

2 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

3 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

6 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

12 Charles LLOYDE I OF DOLOBRAN (1ST QUAKER) ( -1698) [171]. Born. Died 1698.

Became Quaker c. 1650 and spent some time in a prison (now demolished) in Welshpool for his beliefs.
1st m. (2/JAN/1662 [another source says 11/NOV/1661] at Stackpole Elidor) to Elizabeth Lort (1633-1685), dau. of Sampson Lort of East Moor, nr. Manorbier. (Their 4 children and descendants are shewn later).
2nd m. (8/APR/1686, Yarpole) to Anne Lawrence (c.1650-1708)

13 Sarah Elizabeth LORT1 (1633-1685) [172]. Born 2 Nov 1633, Stockpole Court, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Died 1685.

7 Elizabeth GOOD (c. 1670-1692) [170]. Born c. 1670. Died 1692.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

William GULSON (1718-1719)

1 William GULSON (1718-1719) [1038]. Born 6 Aug 1718. Died 22 Jul 1719. Buried 22 Jul 1719.

2 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

3 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

6 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

12 Charles LLOYDE I OF DOLOBRAN (1ST QUAKER) ( -1698) [171]. Born. Died 1698.

Became Quaker c. 1650 and spent some time in a prison (now demolished) in Welshpool for his beliefs.
1st m. (2/JAN/1662 [another source says 11/NOV/1661] at Stackpole Elidor) to Elizabeth Lort (1633-1685), dau. of Sampson Lort of East Moor, nr. Manorbier. (Their 4 children and descendants are shewn later).
2nd m. (8/APR/1686, Yarpole) to Anne Lawrence (c.1650-1708)

13 Sarah Elizabeth LORT1 (1633-1685) [172]. Born 2 Nov 1633, Stockpole Court, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Died 1685.

7 Elizabeth GOOD (c. 1670-1692) [170]. Born c. 1670. Died 1692.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Maria GUNDRY (1764-1843)

1 Maria GUNDRY (1764-1843) [1189]. Born 1764. Marr William Tully SIMPSON 11 Dec 1793, Calne. Died 1843.

2 William GUNDRY ( - ) [1213].

3 Katherine ( - ) [1214].

Mary HANNAH (c. 1821- )

1 Mary Jane HANNAH (c. 1821- ) [549]. Born c. 1821, Kircudbright, Scotland (may be 1815?). Marr Gavin MICKLE.

Wrong DOB and location?? - see Mary Jane Daughter! Should be Mary Mickle (married name) born in Kircudbright, Scotland in about 1821.
In 1851 census, is visiting:

John McMurray and
Minor McMurray .

Tina HANSON (1968- )

1 Tina HANSON (1968- ) [362]. Born 28 Nov 1968. Died.

John HARRIS ( - )

1 John HARRIS ( - ) [1043]. Marr Mary GULSON 1 Jun 1739, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Andrew HARVEY ( - )

1 Andrew HARVEY ( - ) [86]. Born. Died.

Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806)

1 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

2 Edward HARWOOD ( -c. 1769) [834]. Marr Hester BOYE 13 Feb 1726, Sidcot. Died c. 1769.

Lived in Frampton
Cotterell
Gloucestershire.

3 Hester BOYE ( -1777) [835]. Died 2 Jan 1777, Frenchay. Buried 7 Jan 1777, Frenchay.

Hester Boye (widow - Frenchay meeting) married Edward Harwood (Frampton Cotterel meeting).

7 Francis ( - ) [1206].

Edward HARWOOD ( -c. 1769)

1 Edward HARWOOD ( -c. 1769) [834]. Marr Hester BOYE 13 Feb 1726, Sidcot. Died c. 1769.

Lived in Frampton
Cotterell
Gloucestershire.

Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860)

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Lydia HARWOOD, 1860, age 88, Edward and Lydia Withy deaths_1860

1 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Marr George (junior) WITHY 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

2 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

4 Edward HARWOOD ( -c. 1769) [834]. Marr Hester BOYE 13 Feb 1726, Sidcot. Died c. 1769.

Lived in Frampton
Cotterell
Gloucestershire.

5 Hester BOYE ( -1777) [835]. Died 2 Jan 1777, Frenchay. Buried 7 Jan 1777, Frenchay.

Hester Boye (widow - Frenchay meeting) married Edward Harwood (Frampton Cotterel meeting).

11 Francis ( - ) [1206].

3 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

6 William TANNER (c. 1708- ) [566]. Born c. 1708. Marr Rachel THOMAS c. 1733.

Hathern JUELL is shown as a "relation of & lived with William Tanner
- died 9 August 1754 buried in Thornbury (Frenchay Friends ref: R3 592 77).

12 William TANNER (c. 1682- ) [1055]. Born c. 1682. Marr Mary STURGE 1707.

13 Mary STURGE (c. 1685- ) [1056]. Born c. 1685.

7 Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769) [567]. Born c. 1711. Died c. 1769.

Samuel HARWOOD (1777-1829)

1 Samuel HARWOOD (1777-1829) [568]. Born 16 Oct 1777, Barton Hill, Bristol, England, England. Marr Elizabeth WITHY 5 Dec 1817, Barton Hill, Bristol, Gloucs, England.1 Died 22 Jul 1829, Barton Hill, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Marriage - 1817 12 5 Frenchay Friends record R2 579 597 35 16.

2 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

4 Edward HARWOOD ( -c. 1769) [834]. Marr Hester BOYE 13 Feb 1726, Sidcot. Died c. 1769.

Lived in Frampton
Cotterell
Gloucestershire.

5 Hester BOYE ( -1777) [835]. Died 2 Jan 1777, Frenchay. Buried 7 Jan 1777, Frenchay.

Hester Boye (widow - Frenchay meeting) married Edward Harwood (Frampton Cotterel meeting).

11 Francis ( - ) [1206].

3 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

6 William TANNER (c. 1708- ) [566]. Born c. 1708. Marr Rachel THOMAS c. 1733.

Hathern JUELL is shown as a "relation of & lived with William Tanner
- died 9 August 1754 buried in Thornbury (Frenchay Friends ref: R3 592 77).

12 William TANNER (c. 1682- ) [1055]. Born c. 1682. Marr Mary STURGE 1707.

13 Mary STURGE (c. 1685- ) [1056]. Born c. 1685.

7 Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769) [567]. Born c. 1711. Died c. 1769.

Sources

1"friends records".

Alice HASTINGS ( - )

1 Alice DE HASTINGS ( - ) [1036].

2 Hugh DE HASTINGS (1333-1369) [1031]. Born 1333, Elsing, Norfolk. Marr Margaret DE EVERINGHAM 1352, Elsing, Norfolk. Died Sep 1369, Calais.

4 Hugh DE HASTINGS (1311-1347) [1030]. Born 1311, Abergavenny. Marr Margery FOLIOT 1328, Elsing, Norfolk. Died 29 Jul 1347, Elsing, Norfolk.

8 John DE HASTINGS (1262- ) [1029]. Born 6 May 1262, Allesley. Marr Isabel DESPENCER 1308, Abergavenny.

9 Isabel DESPENCER (1292-1334) [1026]. Born 1292, Barton, Gloucs. Died 4 Dec 1334, Abergavenny.

5 Margery FOLIOT (1312- ) [1032]. Born 1312, Gressenham, Norfolk.

3 Margaret DE EVERINGHAM (1334- ) [1033]. Born 1334, Laxton, Notts.

Sir Hugh HASTINGS (1355- )

1 Hugh DE HASTINGS (1355- ) [1034]. Born 1355, Elsing, Norfolk.

2 Hugh DE HASTINGS (1333-1369) [1031]. Born 1333, Elsing, Norfolk. Marr Margaret DE EVERINGHAM 1352, Elsing, Norfolk. Died Sep 1369, Calais.

4 Hugh DE HASTINGS (1311-1347) [1030]. Born 1311, Abergavenny. Marr Margery FOLIOT 1328, Elsing, Norfolk. Died 29 Jul 1347, Elsing, Norfolk.

8 John DE HASTINGS (1262- ) [1029]. Born 6 May 1262, Allesley. Marr Isabel DESPENCER 1308, Abergavenny.

9 Isabel DESPENCER (1292-1334) [1026]. Born 1292, Barton, Gloucs. Died 4 Dec 1334, Abergavenny.

5 Margery FOLIOT (1312- ) [1032]. Born 1312, Gressenham, Norfolk.

3 Margaret DE EVERINGHAM (1334- ) [1033]. Born 1334, Laxton, Notts.

Sir Hugh HASTINGS (1333-1369)

1 Hugh DE HASTINGS (1333-1369) [1031]. Born 1333, Elsing, Norfolk. Marr Margaret DE EVERINGHAM 1352, Elsing, Norfolk. Died Sep 1369, Calais.

2 Hugh DE HASTINGS (1311-1347) [1030]. Born 1311, Abergavenny. Marr Margery FOLIOT 1328, Elsing, Norfolk. Died 29 Jul 1347, Elsing, Norfolk.

4 John DE HASTINGS (1262- ) [1029]. Born 6 May 1262, Allesley. Marr Isabel DESPENCER 1308, Abergavenny.

5 Isabel DESPENCER (1292-1334) [1026]. Born 1292, Barton, Gloucs. Died 4 Dec 1334, Abergavenny.

10 Hugh le DESPENSER (1260-1326) [575]. Born 1 Mar 1260. Died 27 Oct 1326.

He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1295. Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after Gaveston was executed in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons - and, more importantly, his own corruption and unjust behaviour - led to his being exiled along with his son Hugh Despenser the younger in 1321, when Edmund de Woodstoke replaced him as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

11 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [581].

3 Margery FOLIOT (1312- ) [1032]. Born 1312, Gressenham, Norfolk.

Sir Hugh HASTINGS (1311-1347)

1 Hugh DE HASTINGS (1311-1347) [1030]. Born 1311, Abergavenny. Marr Margery FOLIOT 1328, Elsing, Norfolk. Died 29 Jul 1347, Elsing, Norfolk.

2 John DE HASTINGS (1262- ) [1029]. Born 6 May 1262, Allesley. Marr Isabel DESPENCER 1308, Abergavenny.

3 Isabel DESPENCER (1292-1334) [1026]. Born 1292, Barton, Gloucs. Died 4 Dec 1334, Abergavenny.

6 Hugh le DESPENSER (1260-1326) [575]. Born 1 Mar 1260. Died 27 Oct 1326.

He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1295. Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after Gaveston was executed in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons - and, more importantly, his own corruption and unjust behaviour - led to his being exiled along with his son Hugh Despenser the younger in 1321, when Edmund de Woodstoke replaced him as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

12 Sir Hugh le DESPENCER (1223-1265) [576]. Born 1223. Died 4 Aug 1265.

13 Aliva BASSET ( - ) [577].

7 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [581].

14 William de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [582].

15 Maud FITZJOHN ( -c. 1301) [583]. Died c. 16 Apr 1301.

John HASTINGS (1262- )

1 John DE HASTINGS (1262- ) [1029]. Born 6 May 1262, Allesley. Marr Isabel DESPENCER 1308, Abergavenny.

Margaret HASTINGS ( - )

1 Margaret HASTINGS ( - ) [1035].

2 Hugh DE HASTINGS (1333-1369) [1031]. Born 1333, Elsing, Norfolk. Marr Margaret DE EVERINGHAM 1352, Elsing, Norfolk. Died Sep 1369, Calais.

4 Hugh DE HASTINGS (1311-1347) [1030]. Born 1311, Abergavenny. Marr Margery FOLIOT 1328, Elsing, Norfolk. Died 29 Jul 1347, Elsing, Norfolk.

8 John DE HASTINGS (1262- ) [1029]. Born 6 May 1262, Allesley. Marr Isabel DESPENCER 1308, Abergavenny.

9 Isabel DESPENCER (1292-1334) [1026]. Born 1292, Barton, Gloucs. Died 4 Dec 1334, Abergavenny.

5 Margery FOLIOT (1312- ) [1032]. Born 1312, Gressenham, Norfolk.

3 Margaret DE EVERINGHAM (1334- ) [1033]. Born 1334, Laxton, Notts.

Alice HAYLES ( - )

1 Alice HAYLES ( - ) [1015]. Marr Thomas PLANTAGENET 1316.

Hannah HAYWARD ( - )

1 Hannah HAYWARD ( - ) [1178].

William HAYWARD ( - )

1 William HAYWARD ( - ) [688]. Marr Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester.

Beatrice HELEN (1270- )

1 Beatrice DE ST. HELEN (1270- ) [879]. Born 1270, Wittenham Manor, Berks.

Judith HENRY ( - )

1 Judith Ann HENRY ( - ) [751]. Marr Alexander John WITHY 21 Dec 1957, Whakatane, New Zealand.

William HERBERT ( - )

1 William HERBERT ( - ) [320]. Born. Died.

Jone HEREFORD ( - )

1 Jone HEREFORD ( - ) [606].

Anne HEYWORTH (1924- )

1 Anne HEYWORTH (1924- ) [984]. Born 10 Apr 1924, London.

2 Reginald Francis HEYWORTH (1896- ) [983]. Born 1896. Marr Moyra MARJORIBANKS 12 Jan 1923.

3 Moyra MARJORIBANKS (1902-1941) [982]. Born 1902. Died 1941.

6 Dudley Churchill MARJORIBANKS (1874-1935) [980]. Born 2 Mar 1874. Died 23 Apr 1935.

12 Edward MARJORIBANKS (1849-1909) [979]. Born 1849. Marr Fanny Octavia Louisa SPENCER-CHURCHILL 1874. Died 1909.

13 Fanny Octavia Louisa SPENCER-CHURCHILL ( -1920) [978]. Died 1920.

7 Muriel BRODRICK (1881- ) [981]. Born 23 Nov 1881.

Lt. Col. Reginald HEYWORTH (1896- )

1 Reginald Francis HEYWORTH (1896- ) [983]. Born 1896. Marr Moyra MARJORIBANKS 12 Jan 1923.

Gertrude HINGSTON (1840-1933)

1 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Marr James TANNER 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

2 Thomas HINGSTON ( - ) [1067].

3 Mary RING ( - ) [1068].

Thomas HINGSTON ( - )

1 Thomas HINGSTON ( - ) [1067].

Alfred HODGSON (1845-1890)

1 Alfred HODGSON (1845-1890) [676]. Born 1845, Manchester, Lancashire. Died 1890.

Attended Sidcot School between 1856 and 1860.

2 John HODGSON ( - ) [671].

3 Jane DODGSON ( - ) [672].

Emily HODGSON (c. 1849-1924)

1 Emily HODGSON (c. 1849-1924) [563]. Born c. 1849, Manchester, Lancashire. Marr George WITHY 1869. Died 1924.

Attended Sidcot School between 1857 and 1861.

2 John HODGSON ( - ) [671].

3 Jane DODGSON ( - ) [672].

John HODGSON ( - )

1 John HODGSON ( - ) [671].

Mary HODGSON ( - )

1 Mary Elizabeth HODGSON ( - ) [336]. Born. Died.

Mary HODGSON (1847- )

1 Mary Jane HODGSON (1847- ) [674]. Born 1847, Manchester, Lancashire.

Attended Sidcot School between 1856 and 1861.

2 John HODGSON ( - ) [671].

3 Jane DODGSON ( - ) [672].

Mary HOLMES, ( - )

1 Mary Ann HOLMES, ( - ) [1186].

Maria HOLROYD (1771-1863)

1 Maria Josepha HOLROYD (1771-1863) [961]. Born 3 Jan 1771. Marr John Thomas STANLEY 11 Oct 1796. Died 1 Nov 1863.

Carl HOPKINS ( - )

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Carl HOPKINS, Carl

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Father: Eric J HOPKINS, eric

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Mother: Daphne W ROGERS, Daphne

1 Carl HOPKINS ( - ) [201]. Born. Died.

2 Eric J HOPKINS (1937-2018) [200]. Born 1937, Dartford. Marr Daphne W ROGERS 1962, Sidcup, Kent. Died 17 Aug 2018, Staplehurst, Kent.

4 Henry HOPKINS (1904-1978) [199]. Born 10 Dec 1904. Marr Daisy SALISBURY c. 1933, Dartford. Died 1978, Dover, Kent.

In 1911 census, lived at; 6 Shermanbury Place, Erith, Dartford, Kent.

8 Henry John HOPKINS ( - ) [636].

9 Clara FLORENCE ( - ) [637].

5 Daisy SALISBURY (1899-1977) [198]. Born 17 Jun 1899, Manchester (Union Workhouse, Salford). Died 1977, Dover, Kent.

In 1911 census, was shown as Salisbury - age 6; Mother Mary Ellen married Thomas Worrall 2 years earlier (in 1909).
in 1901 census, Daisy Salisbury (born in Salford, Lancashire) and Harry Salisbury (born in Chester, Cheshire) are shown as Boarders with Robert and Harriett Turner, at 14, Harriet Street, Broughton, Lancashire.
Not sure if Thomas Worrall was father?

10 Thomas John WORRALL (1881-1952) [43]. Born 6 Sep 1881, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 16 Oct 1881, Plemstall Parish, Chester. Rector - Thomas Lowe. Marr Mary Helen SALISBURY 23 Feb 1909, Chester, Cheshire. Died 1952.

Builder's Labourer (unemployed) in 1911 census, living at 3 Farm Buildings Tarvin Road Chester

In 1901 census, was an Iron Works Labourer

In 1891 Census, living at: 14, Cross Street, Chester (Thos Jno).

11 Mary Helen SALISBURY (1869- ) [44]. Born 31 Oct 1869, Huntington. Died.

Is it Ellen (1911 census) or Hellen? In 1891 census, was visiting the Ward family.
Mary Ellen Salisbury has 2 records for entry to Manchester Workhouses - Manchester New Bridge Street Workhouse - Date of Admission: 10 Mar 1896 to 7 April 1896; Manchester Withington Workhouse - Date of Admission:16 Nov 1909 to 4 December 1909.

3 Daphne W ROGERS (1940- ) [203]. Born 1940, Dartford. Died.

Eric HOPKINS (1937-2018)

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Eric J HOPKINS, eric

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Father: Henry HOPKINS, Henry

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Mother: Daisy SALISBURY, Daisy

1 Eric J HOPKINS (1937-2018) [200]. Born 1937, Dartford. Marr Daphne W ROGERS 1962, Sidcup, Kent. Died 17 Aug 2018, Staplehurst, Kent.

2 Henry HOPKINS (1904-1978) [199]. Born 10 Dec 1904. Marr Daisy SALISBURY c. 1933, Dartford. Died 1978, Dover, Kent.

In 1911 census, lived at; 6 Shermanbury Place, Erith, Dartford, Kent.

4 Henry John HOPKINS ( - ) [636].

5 Clara FLORENCE ( - ) [637].

3 Daisy SALISBURY (1899-1977) [198]. Born 17 Jun 1899, Manchester (Union Workhouse, Salford). Died 1977, Dover, Kent.

In 1911 census, was shown as Salisbury - age 6; Mother Mary Ellen married Thomas Worrall 2 years earlier (in 1909).
in 1901 census, Daisy Salisbury (born in Salford, Lancashire) and Harry Salisbury (born in Chester, Cheshire) are shown as Boarders with Robert and Harriett Turner, at 14, Harriet Street, Broughton, Lancashire.
Not sure if Thomas Worrall was father?

6 Thomas John WORRALL (1881-1952) [43]. Born 6 Sep 1881, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 16 Oct 1881, Plemstall Parish, Chester. Rector - Thomas Lowe. Marr Mary Helen SALISBURY 23 Feb 1909, Chester, Cheshire. Died 1952.

Builder's Labourer (unemployed) in 1911 census, living at 3 Farm Buildings Tarvin Road Chester

In 1901 census, was an Iron Works Labourer

In 1891 Census, living at: 14, Cross Street, Chester (Thos Jno).

12 William WORRALL (c. 1855-to1903) [493]. Born c. 1855, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 19 Sep 1855, Saint Peter, Plemstall (Plemonstall) Chester, Cheshire. Mickle Trafford. Marr Elizabeth WRIGHT 28 Dec 1880, Plemonstall, Cheshire. Died to 1903.

In 1881 Census, lived at: Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1891 census, lived at 14, Cross Street, Boughton, Chester (recorded as Willm & Eliz - occupation is Labourer / Gardener)

In 1901 census, lived at 10, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester.

13 Elizabeth WRIGHT (c. 1858- ) [509]. Born c. 1858, Spon Green, Flintshire, Wales.

may be Elizabeth Wright - married in 1880 (Oct - Dec)

In 1861 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Daughter age 3 - Born 1858, in Bistre, Flintshire
In 1871 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Servant age 13 Born 1858, in Flintshire

In 1901 cencus, shown as born in Buckley, Lancashire.

7 Mary Helen SALISBURY (1869- ) [44]. Born 31 Oct 1869, Huntington. Died.

Is it Ellen (1911 census) or Hellen? In 1891 census, was visiting the Ward family.
Mary Ellen Salisbury has 2 records for entry to Manchester Workhouses - Manchester New Bridge Street Workhouse - Date of Admission: 10 Mar 1896 to 7 April 1896; Manchester Withington Workhouse - Date of Admission:16 Nov 1909 to 4 December 1909.

14 John SALISBURY (c. 1849-bef1909) [495]. Born c. 1849, Huntingdon, Cheshire. Died bef Feb 1909.

In 1881 census, Jno (John) Salisbury - Farm labourer, living at: 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton

In 1891 census, Waggoner - living at: 104, Christleton Road, Chester.

15 Mary (1850- ) [496]. Born 1850, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales.

from 1881 census, lived at 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton.

Henry HOPKINS (1904-1978)

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Henry HOPKINS, Henry

1 Henry HOPKINS (1904-1978) [199]. Born 10 Dec 1904. Marr Daisy SALISBURY c. 1933, Dartford. Died 1978, Dover, Kent.

In 1911 census, lived at; 6 Shermanbury Place, Erith, Dartford, Kent.

2 Henry John HOPKINS ( - ) [636].

3 Clara FLORENCE ( - ) [637].

Henry HOPKINS ( - )

1 Henry John HOPKINS ( - ) [636].

Michele HOPKINS ( - )

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Michele HOPKINS, Michele

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Father: Eric J HOPKINS, eric

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Mother: Daphne W ROGERS, Daphne

1 Michele HOPKINS ( - ) [202]. Born. Died.

2 Eric J HOPKINS (1937-2018) [200]. Born 1937, Dartford. Marr Daphne W ROGERS 1962, Sidcup, Kent. Died 17 Aug 2018, Staplehurst, Kent.

4 Henry HOPKINS (1904-1978) [199]. Born 10 Dec 1904. Marr Daisy SALISBURY c. 1933, Dartford. Died 1978, Dover, Kent.

In 1911 census, lived at; 6 Shermanbury Place, Erith, Dartford, Kent.

8 Henry John HOPKINS ( - ) [636].

9 Clara FLORENCE ( - ) [637].

5 Daisy SALISBURY (1899-1977) [198]. Born 17 Jun 1899, Manchester (Union Workhouse, Salford). Died 1977, Dover, Kent.

In 1911 census, was shown as Salisbury - age 6; Mother Mary Ellen married Thomas Worrall 2 years earlier (in 1909).
in 1901 census, Daisy Salisbury (born in Salford, Lancashire) and Harry Salisbury (born in Chester, Cheshire) are shown as Boarders with Robert and Harriett Turner, at 14, Harriet Street, Broughton, Lancashire.
Not sure if Thomas Worrall was father?

10 Thomas John WORRALL (1881-1952) [43]. Born 6 Sep 1881, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 16 Oct 1881, Plemstall Parish, Chester. Rector - Thomas Lowe. Marr Mary Helen SALISBURY 23 Feb 1909, Chester, Cheshire. Died 1952.

Builder's Labourer (unemployed) in 1911 census, living at 3 Farm Buildings Tarvin Road Chester

In 1901 census, was an Iron Works Labourer

In 1891 Census, living at: 14, Cross Street, Chester (Thos Jno).

11 Mary Helen SALISBURY (1869- ) [44]. Born 31 Oct 1869, Huntington. Died.

Is it Ellen (1911 census) or Hellen? In 1891 census, was visiting the Ward family.
Mary Ellen Salisbury has 2 records for entry to Manchester Workhouses - Manchester New Bridge Street Workhouse - Date of Admission: 10 Mar 1896 to 7 April 1896; Manchester Withington Workhouse - Date of Admission:16 Nov 1909 to 4 December 1909.

3 Daphne W ROGERS (1940- ) [203]. Born 1940, Dartford. Died.

Kate HOULD ( - )

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Kate HOULD (or ruth gould?), arthur and bertha withy weddings 13 feb 1897

1 Kate HOULD (or ruth gould?) ( - ) [561]. Marr Arthur WITHY 13 Feb 1897.

2 Richard A HOULD (c. 1833-c. 1920) [1054]. Born c. 1833. Died c. 1920.

Richard HOULD (c. 1833-c. 1920)

1 Richard A HOULD (c. 1833-c. 1920) [1054]. Born c. 1833. Died c. 1920.

Margaret HOWARD (1512- )

1 Margaret HOWARD (1512- ) [924]. Born 1512, Tisbury, Wilts.

Catrin HOWELLS (2006- )

1 Catrin Gwen Llian HOWELLS (2006- ) [653]. Born 23 Mar 2006, Caerphilly, Glamorgan, Wales.

2 Marc Iestyn HOWELLS (1978- ) [650]. Born 14 Jan 1978. Marr Claire Julia FOSTER 16 May 2003, Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly, Wales.

3 Claire Julia FOSTER1 (1978- ) [31]. Born 13 Apr 1978, Clatterbridge Hospital, Bebbington. Died.

6 Michael Harold FOSTER2 (1952- ) [22]. Born 8 Mar 1952, Highfield Maternity Hospital, Wallasey. Marr Janet BERNSTEIN 11 May 1974, Westbourne Road Methodist Church, Westkirby.

12 Gordon Harold FOSTER3 (1918-1996) [13]. Born 1918, Cable Road, Hoylake. Marr Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN 9 Mar 1951, Wallasey, Cheshire. Died 18 Jul 1996.

13 Mary Poppy CHRISTIAN1 (1923-2009) [21]. Born 23 Aug 1923, Marsham, Norfolk, England. Died 2 Aug 2009.

Lived in a Christian home. Adopted at age of (???) , by a (single) School Teacher.
Real mother was secretary to a butcher/farm manager. Father is believed to be the butcher/farm manager.
Original name, Poppy Freeman.
Grace Christian was also adopted by the 'school teacher'.

7 Janet BERNSTEIN1 (1953- ) [29]. Born 9 Mar 1953, Hoscope Park Nursing Home, Westkirby.

14 John BERNSTEIN (1912-1971) [295]. Born 29 Dec 1912, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Marr Gladys LINLEY 28 Feb 1942, Methodist Church, Wesbourne Road, W. Died 15 May 1971, Hoylake, Cheshire, England.

15 Gladys LINLEY (1914-2003) [294]. Born 21 Jan 1914, Dinmore, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Died 2 Mar 2003, Abbeyfield Nursing Home, Wesr Kirby, Wirral, Ch.

Sources

1In person
2Mother (Mollie Foster) & In person
3Relatives

Marc HOWELLS (1978- )

1 Marc Iestyn HOWELLS (1978- ) [650]. Born 14 Jan 1978. Marr Claire Julia FOSTER 16 May 2003, Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly, Wales.

Clementine HOZIER (1885-1977)

1 Clementine Ogilvy HOZIER (1885-1977) [971]. Born 1 Apr 1885. Died 12 Dec 1977.

2 Henry Montagu HOZIER ( - ) [970].

3 Henrietta Blanche OGILVY (1852-1925) [969]. Born 8 Nov 1852. Died 28 Mar 1925.

6 David Graham Drummond OGILVY ( - ) [966].

7 Henrietta Blanche STANLEY (1830-1921) [964]. Born 3 Jul 1830. Died 5 Jan 1921.

14 Edward John STANLEY (1802-1869) [962]. Born 13 Nov 1802. Marr Henrietta Maria DILLON 6 Oct 1826. Died 16 Jun 1869, Alderley, Cheshire.

15 Henrietta Maria DILLON (1807- ) [963]. Born 21 Dec 1807, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Henry HOZIER ( - )

1 Henry Montagu HOZIER ( - ) [970].

Alan HULL ( - )

1 Alan Frank HULL1 ( - ) [412]. Born. Died.

2 Walter Oswald HULL1 ( - ) [407]. Born. Marr Eileen Clennel STANKLEY. Died.

3 Eileen Clennel STANKLEY1 ( - ) [404]. Born. Died.

6 Robert Mutter STANKLEY1 (1870-1963) [397]. Born 5 Mar 1870. Died 1963.

12 Edward STANKLEY1 (1839-1928) [394]. Born 19 Aug 1839. Marr Mary Ann BARRON. Died 1928.

13 Mary Ann BARRON1 ( -1908) [396]. Born. Died 25 Sep 1908.

7 Elizabeth Ann EMERSON1 ( - ) [401]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

Walter HULL ( - )

1 Walter Oswald HULL1 ( - ) [407]. Born. Marr Eileen Clennel STANKLEY. Died.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

King Edward II Plantagenet (1284-1327)

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Edward II, Edward_II_King of_England

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Father: Edward I, edward_1

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Mother: Eleanor OF CASTILLE, Eleonor of Castille

1 Edward II1 (1284-1327) [196]. Born 25 Apr 1284, Caernarfon Castle. Marr Isabella CAPET 22 Jan 1307. Died 21 Sep 1327, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England.

King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet was born on 25 Apr 1284 in Caernarfon Castle, Wales. He died on 21 Sep 1327 in Berkeley Castle, England. The Cause of death was that he was murdered by his wife, Isabella (daughter of Philip IV of France).
Queen of England ISABELLA of France was born in 1292 in Paris, Seine, France. She died on 22 Aug 1358 in England.

2 Edward I1 (1239-1307) [204]. Born 17 Jun 1239, Westminster, London, England. Marr Eleanor OF CASTILLE 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Marr MARGEURITE OF FRANCE 10 Sep 1299. Died 7 Jul 1307, Burgh-On-Sands, Cumberland, England.

He was buried on 28 Oct 1307 in Westminster, London, England. He was married to Queen of England, Castile ELEANOR in 1254.
Children were:
i. England Plantagenet JOAN was born in 1272 in Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. She died on 23 Apr 1307 in Clare, Suffolk, England.
ii. England MARGARET was born in 1275. She died in 1318.
iii. England Plantagenet ELIZABETH was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. She died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND. She was buried on 23 May 1316 in Walden Abbey, Herts, England.
iv. King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet.

He was also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots; was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

4 HENRY III (1207-1272) [1008]. Born 1 Oct 1207, Winchester. Died 1272.

8 John LACKLAND (c. 1166-c. 1216) [1586]. Born c. Dec 1166. Marr Isabella, Countess of ANGOULÊME 1200. Died c. Oct 1216.

John (24 December 1166 – 18/19 October 1216), also known as John Lackland (French: Jean Sansterre), was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death. During John's reign, England lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France, which resulted in the collapse of most of the Angevin Empire and contributed to the subsequent growth in power of the Capetian dynasty during the 13th century. The baronial revolt at the end of John's reign led to the signing of the Magna Carta, a document often considered to be an early step in the evolution of the constitution of the United Kingdom.

John, the youngest of five sons of King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine, was at first not expected to inherit significant lands. Following the failed rebellion of his elder brothers between 1173 and 1174, however, John became Henry's favourite child. He was appointed the Lord of Ireland in 1177 and given lands in England and on the continent. John's elder brothers William, Henry and Geoffrey died young; by the time Richard I became king in 1189, John was a potential heir to the throne. John unsuccessfully attempted a rebellion against Richard's royal administrators whilst his brother was participating in the Third Crusade. Despite this, after Richard died in 1199, John was proclaimed king of England, and came to an agreement with Philip II of France to recognise John's possession of the continental Angevin lands at the peace treaty of Le Goulet in 1200.

9 Isabella, Countess of GLOUCESTER (c. 1173-1217) [1605]. Born c. 1173. Died 14 Oct 1217.

5 Eleanor of PROVENCE (1222-1291) [1009]. Born 1222. Died Jun 1291.

3 Eleanor OF CASTILLE1 (1241-1290) [195]. Born 1241, Castile, Spain. Died Nov 1290, Harby, Near Lincoln.

In 1254, English fears of a Castilian invasion of the English province of Gascony induced Edward's father to arrange a politically expedient marriage between his fourteen-year-old son and Eleanor, the half-sister of King Alfonso X of Castile.
Eleanor and Edward were married on 1 November 1254 in the Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. As part of the marriage agreement, the young prince received grants of land worth 15,000 marks a year.
Though the endowments King Henry made were sizeable, they offered Edward little independence. He had already received Gascony as early as 1249, but Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, had been appointed as royal lieutenant the year before and, consequently, drew its income, so in practice Edward derived neither authority nor revenue from this province. The grant he received in 1254 included most of Ireland, and much land in Wales and England, including the earldom of Chester, but the king retained much control over the land in question, particularly in Ireland, so Edward's power was limited there as well, and the king derived most of the income from those lands.

From 1254 to 1257, Edward was under the influence of his mother's relatives, known as the Savoyards, the most notable of whom was Peter of Savoy, the queen's uncle. After 1257, Edward increasingly fell in with the Poitevin or Lusignan faction — the half-brothers of his father Henry III — led by such men as William de Valence. This association was significant, because the two groups of privileged foreigners were resented by the established English aristocracy, and they would be at the centre of the ensuing years' baronial reform movement.
There were tales of unruly and violent conduct by Edward and his Lusignan kinsmen, which raised questions about the royal heir's personal qualities. The next years would be formative on Edward's character.

Eleanor of Castile was the first queen consort of Edward I of England. She was also Countess of Ponthieu in her own right from 1279 until her death in 1290, succeeding her mother and ruling together with her husband.

Edward married Eleanor at Las Huelgas in Spain (October 1254) and then traveled to Bordeaux to organize his scattered appanage.
Upon her death, Edward erected the famous Eleanor Crosses--several of which still stand--at each place where her coffin rested on its way to London. The best known are at Banbury and Charring (London).

6 Saint FERDINAND III (1199-1252) [454]. Born 5 Aug 1199. Marr Joan of DAMMARTIN. Died 30 May 1252.

King of Castile from 1217 and King of Galicia and León from 1230.

12 Alfonso IX of LEÓN (1171-c. 1230) [597]. Born 15 Aug 1171. Died c. 23 Sep 1230.

Was king of León and Galicia from the death of his father Ferdinand II in 1188 until his own death. According to Ibn Khaldun, he is said to have been called the Baboso or Slobberer because he was subject to fits of rage during which he foamed at the mouth.

13 Doña BERENGUELA (1180-1246) [457]. Born 1180. Marr Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ 1197. Died 8 Nov 1246.

7 Joan of DAMMARTIN (c. 1200-1279) [455]. Born c. 1200. Died 16 Mar 1279, Abbeville.

14 Simon of DAMMARTIN (1180-1239) [595]. Born 1180. Died 21 Sep 1239.

15 Marie of PONTHIEU (1199-1251) [596]. Born 17 Apr 1199. Died 1251.

Sources

1History books

HENRY III (1207-1272)

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HENRY III, Henry_III

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Father: John LACKLAND, King John, Worcester Cathedral

1 HENRY III (1207-1272) [1008]. Born 1 Oct 1207, Winchester. Died 1272.

2 John LACKLAND (c. 1166-c. 1216) [1586]. Born c. Dec 1166. Marr Isabella, Countess of ANGOULÊME 1200. Died c. Oct 1216.

John (24 December 1166 – 18/19 October 1216), also known as John Lackland (French: Jean Sansterre), was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death. During John's reign, England lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France, which resulted in the collapse of most of the Angevin Empire and contributed to the subsequent growth in power of the Capetian dynasty during the 13th century. The baronial revolt at the end of John's reign led to the signing of the Magna Carta, a document often considered to be an early step in the evolution of the constitution of the United Kingdom.

John, the youngest of five sons of King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine, was at first not expected to inherit significant lands. Following the failed rebellion of his elder brothers between 1173 and 1174, however, John became Henry's favourite child. He was appointed the Lord of Ireland in 1177 and given lands in England and on the continent. John's elder brothers William, Henry and Geoffrey died young; by the time Richard I became king in 1189, John was a potential heir to the throne. John unsuccessfully attempted a rebellion against Richard's royal administrators whilst his brother was participating in the Third Crusade. Despite this, after Richard died in 1199, John was proclaimed king of England, and came to an agreement with Philip II of France to recognise John's possession of the continental Angevin lands at the peace treaty of Le Goulet in 1200.

4 Henry II (1133-1189) [1587]. Born 5 Mar 1133. Marr Eleanor of AQUITAINE 18 May 1152. Died 6 Jul 1189.

Henry II (5 March 1133 - 6 July 1189), also known as Henry Curtmantle, Henry FitzEmpress or Henry Plantagenet, ruled as King of England (1154–89), Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Count of Nantes, and Lord of Ireland and, at various times, controlled Wales, Scotland and Brittany. Henry was born to Geoffrey of Anjou and Matilda, who claimed the title of Empress from her first marriage. He became actively involved in his mother's efforts to claim the throne of England by the age of 14, and was made the Duke of Normandy at 17. He inherited Anjou in 1151 and shortly afterwards married Eleanor of Aquitaine, whose marriage to the French king Louis VII had recently been annulled. Henry's military expedition to England in 1153 led to King Stephen agreeing to a peace treaty in 1153 and Henry inheriting the kingdom on Stephen's death a year later. Still quite young, he now controlled what would later be called the Angevin empire stretching across much of western Europe.

Henry was an energetic and sometimes ruthless ruler, driven by a desire to restore the lands and privileges of his royal grandfather, Henry I of England. During the early years of the younger Henry's reign he restored the royal administration in England, re-established hegemony over Wales and gained full control over his lands in Anjou, Maine and Touraine. Henry soon came into conflict with Louis VII and the two rulers fought what has been termed a "Cold War" over several decades. Henry expanded his empire, often at Louis's expense, taking Brittany, pushing east into central France and south into Toulouse; despite numerous peace conferences and treaties no permanent peace was reached. Meanwhile, Henry undertook various legal reforms in both England and Normandy, establishing the basis for the future English Common Law, and reformed the royal finances and currency. Although Henry usually worked well with the local hierarchies of the Church, his desire to control and reform the relationship between the Church in England led to conflict with his former friend, the Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket. This controversy lasted for much of the 1160s and resulted in Becket's death in 1170, for which Henry was widely blamed.

As Henry's reign progressed he had many children with Eleanor and tensions over the future inheritance of the empire began to emerge, encouraged by first Louis VII and then Louis's son and successor Philip Augustus. In 1173 Henry's then eldest son, Henry, usually known as "Young Henry", rebelled in protest at his treatment by Henry; he was joined by his brothers Richard, Geoffrey and by their mother, Eleanor. France, Scotland, Flanders and Boulogne allied with the rebels against Henry. The Great Revolt spread across Henry's lands and was only defeated by Henry's vigorous military action and talented local commanders, many of them "new men" appointed for their loyalty and administrative skills. Henry was mostly generous in victory and appeared at the height of his powers. Young Henry and Geoffrey revolted again in 1183, however, resulting in Young Henry's death. Despite invading Ireland to provide lands for his youngest son John, Henry struggled to find ways to satisfy all his sons' desires for land and immediate power. Philip successfully played on Richard's fears that Henry would make John king and a final rebellion broke out in 1189. Decisively defeated by Philip and Richard and suffering from a bleeding ulcer, Henry retreated to Chinon in Anjou where he died.

Henry's empire did not long outlast him and collapsed during the reign of his youngest son John. Many of the changes Henry introduced during his long rule, however, had major long-term consequences. Henry's legal changes are generally considered to have laid down the basis for the English Common Law, while his intervention in Brittany, Wales and Scotland had a significant long-term impact on the development of their societies and governmental systems. Historical interpretations of Henry's reign have changed considerably over time. In the 18th century, scholars argued that Henry was a driving force in the creation of a genuinely English monarchy and, ultimately, a unified Britain. Victorian historians expressed more concern over the king's private life and treatment of Becket, but - influenced by the emergence of the British empire - were keenly interested in the formation of Henry's own empire. Late twentieth century historians have focused on combining British and French historical accounts of Henry, challenging earlier Anglocentric interpretations of his reign.

8 Geoffrey PLANTAGENET (1113-1151) [1588]. Born 24 Aug 1113. Died 7 Sep 1151.

9 Matilda (1102-1167) [1589]. Born 7 Feb 1102. Died 10 Sep 1167.

Empress Matilda (c. 7 February 1102 - 10 September 1167), also known as Matilda of England or Maude, was the daughter and heir of King Henry I of England. Matilda and her younger brother, William Adelin, were the only legitimate children of King Henry to survive to adulthood. However, her brother's early death in the White Ship disaster in 1120 resulted in Matilda being her father's sole heir.

As a child, Matilda was betrothed to and later married Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor, acquiring the title Empress. The couple had no known children and after eleven years of marriage Henry died, leaving Matilda widowed. However, she was then married to Geoffrey, Count of Anjou in a union which her father hoped would produce a male heir and continue the dynasty. She had three sons to Geoffrey of Anjou, the eldest of whom eventually became King Henry II of England. Upon the death of her father in 1135, Matilda was usurped to the throne by her rival and cousin Stephen of Blois, who moved quickly and became crowned King of England whilst Matilda was in Normandy, pregnant with her third child.

Their rivalry for the throne led to years of unrest and civil war in England that have been called The Anarchy. Matilda was the first female ruler of the Kingdom of England, though the length of her effective rule was brief - a few months in 1141. She was never crowned and failed to consolidate her rule (legally and politically). For this reason, she is normally excluded from lists of English monarchs, and her rival (and cousin) Stephen of Blois is listed as monarch for the period 1135–1154. She campaigned unstintingly for her oldest son's inheritance, living to see him ascend the throne of England in 1154.

5 Eleanor of AQUITAINE (c. 1123-1204) [1590]. Born c. 1123. Marr Louis VII of FRANCE 12 Jul 1137. Died 31 Mar 1204.

Eleanor of Aquitaine (in French: Aliénor d’Aquitaine, Éléonore de Guyenne) (1122 or 1124 - 1 April 1204) was one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in Western Europe during the High Middle Ages. As well as being Duchess of Aquitaine in her own right, she was queen consort of France (1137–1152) and of England (1154–1189). She was the patroness of such literary figures as Wace, Benoît de Sainte-Maure, and Bernart de Ventadorn.

Eleanor succeeded her father as suo jure Duchess of Aquitaine and Countess of Poitiers at the age of fifteen, and thus became the most eligible bride in Europe. Three months after her accession, she married Louis VII, son and junior co-ruler of her guardian, King Louis The Fat. As Queen of France, she participated in the unsuccessful Second Crusade. Soon after the Crusade was over, Eleanor sought an annulment of her marriage[2] but was rejected by Pope Eugene III.[3] However, after the birth of Alix, another daughter, Louis agreed to an annulment.[4] The marriage was annulled on 11 March 1152, on the grounds of consanguinity within the fourth degree. Their daughters were declared legitimate and custody was awarded to Louis, while Eleanor's lands were restored to her.

As soon as the annulment was granted, Eleanor became engaged to Henry Plantagenet, Count of Anjou and Duke of Normandy, her cousin within the third degree, who was nine years younger than her. The couple married on 18 May 1152, eight weeks after the annulment of Eleanor's first marriage. On 25 October 1154, Henry ascended the throne of the Kingdom of England, making Eleanor Queen of the English. Over the next thirteen years, she bore Henry eight children: five sons, two of whom would become king, and three daughters. However, Henry and Eleanor eventually became estranged. She was imprisoned between 1173 and 1189 for supporting her son Henry's revolt against her husband.

Eleanor was widowed on 6 July 1189. Her husband was succeeded by their son, Richard I, who immediately released his mother. Now queen dowager, Eleanor acted as a regent for her son while he went off on the Third Crusade. Eleanor survived her son Richard and lived well into the reign of her youngest son John. By the time of her death she had outlived all of her children except for King John and Eleanor, Queen of Castile.

3 Isabella, Countess of GLOUCESTER (c. 1173-1217) [1605]. Born c. 1173. Died 14 Oct 1217.

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1 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

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1 Joseph JALLAND ( - ) [1116].

2 Joseph JALLAND ( - ) [1051]. Marr Sarah FOWLER 12 Apr 1792, Coventry, Warwickshire.

3 Sarah FOWLER ( - ) [1048].

6 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

7 Elizabeth GULSON1 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

14 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

15 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

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1 Sarah JALLAND ( - ) [1114].

2 Joseph JALLAND ( - ) [1051]. Marr Sarah FOWLER 12 Apr 1792, Coventry, Warwickshire.

3 Sarah FOWLER ( - ) [1048].

6 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

7 Elizabeth GULSON1 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

14 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

15 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

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1 Hazel JOHANNESSEN (1987- ) [368]. Born 28 Jul 1987. Died.

2 Robert MALLETT (1953- ) [363]. Born 4 Dec 1953. Died.

3 Susan Lynn STANKLEY (1955- ) [364]. Born 6 Dec 1955. Died.

6 John Edward STANKLEY (1923-1982) [356]. Born 19 Aug 1923. Died 6 Mar 1982.

12 John James STANKLEY (1888-1954) [341]. Born 8 Sep 1888. Died 6 Mar 1954.

13 Christina Lily GREAVES (1891-1977) [342]. Born 21 Dec 1891. Died 26 May 1977.

7 Sheila BRADLEY (1930- ) [355]. Born 2 Mar 1930. Died.

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1 Neil JOHANNESSEN (1954- ) [366]. Born 22 Feb 1954. Died.

Beryl JONES (1921- )

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Beryl JONES, beryl_w

1 Beryl JONES1 (1921- ) [53]. Born 31 Aug 1921, Wallasey. Died.

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1 Mary Anne JONES ( - ) [663].

Joan KELLY ( - )

1 Joan Ann KELLY ( - ) [749]. Marr Peter Michael WITHY 15 Jun 1963, Whakatane, New Zealand.

Catherine KING ( - )

1 Catherine KING ( - ) [951].

Edward KING (1900-1901)

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Mother: Bertha WITHY, 1895, age 18, Bertha Withy ship launch 1895

1 Edward Lloyd KING (1900-1901) [712]. Born 1900. Died 11 Mar 1901.

2 Frederick Maskell KING (1860-1925) [574]. Born 1860. Marr Bertha WITHY 9 Feb 1897. Died 1925.

From The Social Sphere; Observer, Volume XVI, Issue 946, 13 February 1897, Page 10.
A very interesting double wedding was quietly solemnized, on Tuesday last, at the residence of Mr Edward Withy, Parnell the contracting couples being Mr Arthur Withy and Miss Katie Hould, youngest daughter of Mr Houia of Auckland, and Mr Frederick M. King ana Mias Bertha Withy. The Rev. Alfred Peters officiated m the presence of a number of relatives and friends. Mr ana Mrs Withy departed in the Anglian to join the Kaikoura for England, where it ia Mr Withy's intention to resume the journalistic profession. Mr and Mrs King, departed to spend their honeymoon at Rotorua.

3 Bertha WITHY (1877-1959) [430]. Born 1877, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 1959.

6 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

12 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

13 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

7 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

14 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

15 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

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Frederick KING (1860-1925)

1 Frederick Maskell KING (1860-1925) [574]. Born 1860. Marr Bertha WITHY 9 Feb 1897. Died 1925.

From The Social Sphere; Observer, Volume XVI, Issue 946, 13 February 1897, Page 10.
A very interesting double wedding was quietly solemnized, on Tuesday last, at the residence of Mr Edward Withy, Parnell the contracting couples being Mr Arthur Withy and Miss Katie Hould, youngest daughter of Mr Houia of Auckland, and Mr Frederick M. King ana Mias Bertha Withy. The Rev. Alfred Peters officiated m the presence of a number of relatives and friends. Mr ana Mrs Withy departed in the Anglian to join the Kaikoura for England, where it ia Mr Withy's intention to resume the journalistic profession. Mr and Mrs King, departed to spend their honeymoon at Rotorua.

Fernando KING OF LEON ( - )

1 Fernando II Alfonsez KING OF LEON ( - ) [458]. Born. Marr Urraca Affonsez QUEEN OF LEON. Died.

Eleanor KING OF LEON & CASTILE ( - )

1 Eleanor KING OF LEON & CASTILE ( - ) [534].

2 Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ (1171-1230) [456]. Born 15 Aug 1171. Marr Doña BERENGUELA 1197. Died 24 Sep 1230.

4 Fernando II Alfonsez KING OF LEON ( - ) [458]. Born. Marr Urraca Affonsez QUEEN OF LEON. Died.

5 Urraca Affonsez QUEEN OF LEON ( - ) [459]. Died.

3 Doña BERENGUELA (1180-1246) [457]. Born 1180. Died 8 Nov 1246.

Note on Marriage to Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ: Annulled in 1204 by Pope Innocent III because they were second cousins.

6 Alfonso VIII of CASTILE ( - ) [533].

7 Eleanor PLANTAGENET ( - ) [530].

14 Henry II of ENGLAND ( - ) [531].

15 Eleanor of AQUITAINE ( - ) [532].

Katherine KOS (1939- )

1 Katherine Mary KOS1 (1939- ) [417]. Born 24 Jul 1939. Died.

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Maud LACY ( - )

1 Maud de LACY ( - ) [591].

Chris LAMB (1951- )

1 Chris LAMB1 (1951- ) [2]. Born 16 Apr 1951, Newcastle upon Tyne. Died.

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Edward LAMB (1981- )

1 Edward LAMB1 (1981- ) [89]. Born 14 Dec 1981, Newcastle upon Tyne. Died.

2 Chris LAMB2 (1951- ) [2]. Born 16 Apr 1951, Newcastle upon Tyne. Died.

3 Gillian WITHY1 (1956- ) [57]. Born 31 Mar 1956, Birkenhead. Died.

6 Robert (Bob) WITHY (1928- ) [52]. Born 16 Aug 1928. Died.

12 George WITHY (1886-1967) [500]. Born 10 Jan 1886, Durham, West Hartlepool. Marr Sarah Alice STANKLEY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Marr Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON. Died 1967, Heswall nursing home.

Born in 1886, in West Hartlepool. Apprenticed as a Ships' draughtsman, he first moved to Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness).

In 1901 census, was living at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, with his parents (Reference: RG13 piece 4642 folio 209 page 49
In 1911 census, was living as a "lodger" at 34 West View Road Barrow in Furness (Reference: RG14PN25677 RG78PN1473 RD482 SD1 ED27 SN187)

He moved to Birkenhead in 1915 (living at 11, Ashburton Road) to take charge of the building of the first submarine contract obtained for the Shipyard. For 35 years, he was the senior Naval architect on Admiralty construction at Cammell Laird & Co. (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd., Birkenhead. He supervised all their Naval construction, including the battleships Rodney and Prince of Wales. The first Ark Royal, and many smaller vessels.

He was married 3 times. First to Sarah Alice Stankley (1916). She died in the 1918 flue epidemic. He then married her sister, Elizabeth Alma Stankley. Following her death in 1934 from 'a stomach problem', he married Margaret Ellen Gibson on 26/09/1936. (details from Jennifer Stankley)

13 Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY3 (1890-1934) [162]. Born 6 Feb 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 28 Jan 1934, Birkenhead General Hospital.

Second wife of George Withy (B 10.01.1886) (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Sarah Alice Stankley, his first wife. Elizabeth Alma died in 1934 (See death certificate).

7 Beryl JONES1 (1921- ) [53]. Born 31 Aug 1921, Wallasey. Died.

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1 Harriet LAMB1 (1986- ) [91]. Born 23 Oct 1986, Arrowe Park Hospital. Died.

2 Chris LAMB2 (1951- ) [2]. Born 16 Apr 1951, Newcastle upon Tyne. Died.

3 Gillian WITHY1 (1956- ) [57]. Born 31 Mar 1956, Birkenhead. Died.

6 Robert (Bob) WITHY (1928- ) [52]. Born 16 Aug 1928. Died.

12 George WITHY (1886-1967) [500]. Born 10 Jan 1886, Durham, West Hartlepool. Marr Sarah Alice STANKLEY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Marr Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON. Died 1967, Heswall nursing home.

Born in 1886, in West Hartlepool. Apprenticed as a Ships' draughtsman, he first moved to Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness).

In 1901 census, was living at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, with his parents (Reference: RG13 piece 4642 folio 209 page 49
In 1911 census, was living as a "lodger" at 34 West View Road Barrow in Furness (Reference: RG14PN25677 RG78PN1473 RD482 SD1 ED27 SN187)

He moved to Birkenhead in 1915 (living at 11, Ashburton Road) to take charge of the building of the first submarine contract obtained for the Shipyard. For 35 years, he was the senior Naval architect on Admiralty construction at Cammell Laird & Co. (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd., Birkenhead. He supervised all their Naval construction, including the battleships Rodney and Prince of Wales. The first Ark Royal, and many smaller vessels.

He was married 3 times. First to Sarah Alice Stankley (1916). She died in the 1918 flue epidemic. He then married her sister, Elizabeth Alma Stankley. Following her death in 1934 from 'a stomach problem', he married Margaret Ellen Gibson on 26/09/1936. (details from Jennifer Stankley)

13 Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY3 (1890-1934) [162]. Born 6 Feb 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 28 Jan 1934, Birkenhead General Hospital.

Second wife of George Withy (B 10.01.1886) (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Sarah Alice Stankley, his first wife. Elizabeth Alma died in 1934 (See death certificate).

7 Beryl JONES1 (1921- ) [53]. Born 31 Aug 1921, Wallasey. Died.

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1 Oliver LAMB1 (1983- ) [90]. Born 22 Aug 1983, Newcastle upon Tyne. Died.

2 Chris LAMB2 (1951- ) [2]. Born 16 Apr 1951, Newcastle upon Tyne. Died.

3 Gillian WITHY1 (1956- ) [57]. Born 31 Mar 1956, Birkenhead. Died.

6 Robert (Bob) WITHY (1928- ) [52]. Born 16 Aug 1928. Died.

12 George WITHY (1886-1967) [500]. Born 10 Jan 1886, Durham, West Hartlepool. Marr Sarah Alice STANKLEY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Marr Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON. Died 1967, Heswall nursing home.

Born in 1886, in West Hartlepool. Apprenticed as a Ships' draughtsman, he first moved to Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness).

In 1901 census, was living at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, with his parents (Reference: RG13 piece 4642 folio 209 page 49
In 1911 census, was living as a "lodger" at 34 West View Road Barrow in Furness (Reference: RG14PN25677 RG78PN1473 RD482 SD1 ED27 SN187)

He moved to Birkenhead in 1915 (living at 11, Ashburton Road) to take charge of the building of the first submarine contract obtained for the Shipyard. For 35 years, he was the senior Naval architect on Admiralty construction at Cammell Laird & Co. (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd., Birkenhead. He supervised all their Naval construction, including the battleships Rodney and Prince of Wales. The first Ark Royal, and many smaller vessels.

He was married 3 times. First to Sarah Alice Stankley (1916). She died in the 1918 flue epidemic. He then married her sister, Elizabeth Alma Stankley. Following her death in 1934 from 'a stomach problem', he married Margaret Ellen Gibson on 26/09/1936. (details from Jennifer Stankley)

13 Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY3 (1890-1934) [162]. Born 6 Feb 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 28 Jan 1934, Birkenhead General Hospital.

Second wife of George Withy (B 10.01.1886) (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Sarah Alice Stankley, his first wife. Elizabeth Alma died in 1934 (See death certificate).

7 Beryl JONES1 (1921- ) [53]. Born 31 Aug 1921, Wallasey. Died.

Sources

1In person
2Wife
3Jennifer Stankley

Betty LANGSTON ( - )

1 Betty LANGSTON ( - ) [94]. Born. Died.

Elizabeth LE DESPENSER (c. 1327-1389)

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Elizabeth LE DESPENSER, 1845, age 518, Elizabeth le Despenser

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Father: Hugh LE DISPENSER, 1326, age 40, Execution of HughDespenser

1 Elizabeth LE DESPENSER (c. 1327-1389) [190]. Born c. 1327. Marr Sir Maurice BERKELEY Aug 1338. Died 13 Jul 1389.

2 Hugh LE DISPENSER (1286-1326) [191]. Born 1286. Died 24 Nov 1326.

In May 1306 Hugh was knighted

Hanged
. Sometimes referred to as "the Elder Despenser", was for a time the chief adviser to King Edward II of England.

4 Hugh le DESPENSER (1260-1326) [575]. Born 1 Mar 1260. Died 27 Oct 1326.

He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1295. Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after Gaveston was executed in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons - and, more importantly, his own corruption and unjust behaviour - led to his being exiled along with his son Hugh Despenser the younger in 1321, when Edmund de Woodstoke replaced him as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

8 Sir Hugh le DESPENCER (1223-1265) [576]. Born 1223. Died 4 Aug 1265.

9 Aliva BASSET ( - ) [577].

5 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [581].

10 William de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [582].

11 Maud FITZJOHN ( -c. 1301) [583]. Died c. 16 Apr 1301.

3 Eleanor DE CLARE (1292-1337) [192]. Born 3 Oct 1292, Caerphilly in Glamorgan, Wales. Died 30 Jun 1337.

6 Gilbert DE CLARE (1243-1295) [193]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Marr Joan of ACRE c. 1290. Died 7 Dec 1295, Monmouth Castle.

Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare, probably because of his hair colour.

12 Richard de CLARE (1243-1295) [590]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Died 7 Dec 1295.

13 Maud de LACY ( - ) [591].

7 Joan of ACRE (1272-1307) [194]. Born Apr 1272, Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. Marr Ralph de MONTHERMER 1297. Died 23 Apr 1307, Clare, Suffolk, England.

The daughter of King Edward I of England and Eleanor of Castile. The name "Acre" derives from her birthplace in the Holy Land while her parents were on a crusade.

She was married twice; her first husband was Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester, one of the most powerful nobles in her father's kingdom; her second husband was Ralph de Monthermer, a squire in her household whom she married in secrecy.

Joan is most notable for the claim that miracles have allegedly taken place at her grave, and for the multiple references of her in literature.

14 Edward I1 (1239-1307) [204]. Born 17 Jun 1239, Westminster, London, England. Marr Eleanor OF CASTILLE 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Marr MARGEURITE OF FRANCE 10 Sep 1299. Died 7 Jul 1307, Burgh-On-Sands, Cumberland, England.

He was buried on 28 Oct 1307 in Westminster, London, England. He was married to Queen of England, Castile ELEANOR in 1254.
Children were:
i. England Plantagenet JOAN was born in 1272 in Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. She died on 23 Apr 1307 in Clare, Suffolk, England.
ii. England MARGARET was born in 1275. She died in 1318.
iii. England Plantagenet ELIZABETH was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. She died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND. She was buried on 23 May 1316 in Walden Abbey, Herts, England.
iv. King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet.

He was also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots; was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

15 Eleanor OF CASTILLE1 (1241-1290) [195]. Born 1241, Castile, Spain. Died Nov 1290, Harby, Near Lincoln.

In 1254, English fears of a Castilian invasion of the English province of Gascony induced Edward's father to arrange a politically expedient marriage between his fourteen-year-old son and Eleanor, the half-sister of King Alfonso X of Castile.
Eleanor and Edward were married on 1 November 1254 in the Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. As part of the marriage agreement, the young prince received grants of land worth 15,000 marks a year.
Though the endowments King Henry made were sizeable, they offered Edward little independence. He had already received Gascony as early as 1249, but Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, had been appointed as royal lieutenant the year before and, consequently, drew its income, so in practice Edward derived neither authority nor revenue from this province. The grant he received in 1254 included most of Ireland, and much land in Wales and England, including the earldom of Chester, but the king retained much control over the land in question, particularly in Ireland, so Edward's power was limited there as well, and the king derived most of the income from those lands.

From 1254 to 1257, Edward was under the influence of his mother's relatives, known as the Savoyards, the most notable of whom was Peter of Savoy, the queen's uncle. After 1257, Edward increasingly fell in with the Poitevin or Lusignan faction — the half-brothers of his father Henry III — led by such men as William de Valence. This association was significant, because the two groups of privileged foreigners were resented by the established English aristocracy, and they would be at the centre of the ensuing years' baronial reform movement.
There were tales of unruly and violent conduct by Edward and his Lusignan kinsmen, which raised questions about the royal heir's personal qualities. The next years would be formative on Edward's character.

Eleanor of Castile was the first queen consort of Edward I of England. She was also Countess of Ponthieu in her own right from 1279 until her death in 1290, succeeding her mother and ruling together with her husband.

Edward married Eleanor at Las Huelgas in Spain (October 1254) and then traveled to Bordeaux to organize his scattered appanage.
Upon her death, Edward erected the famous Eleanor Crosses--several of which still stand--at each place where her coffin rested on its way to London. The best known are at Banbury and Charring (London).

Sources

1History books

Hugh LE DISPENSER (1286-1326)

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Hugh LE DISPENSER, 1326, age 40, Execution of HughDespenser

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Father: Hugh le DESPENSER, Coat of arms of elder dispenser

1 Hugh LE DISPENSER (1286-1326) [191]. Born 1286. Died 24 Nov 1326.

In May 1306 Hugh was knighted

Hanged
. Sometimes referred to as "the Elder Despenser", was for a time the chief adviser to King Edward II of England.

2 Hugh le DESPENSER (1260-1326) [575]. Born 1 Mar 1260. Died 27 Oct 1326.

He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1295. Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after Gaveston was executed in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons - and, more importantly, his own corruption and unjust behaviour - led to his being exiled along with his son Hugh Despenser the younger in 1321, when Edmund de Woodstoke replaced him as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

4 Sir Hugh le DESPENCER (1223-1265) [576]. Born 1223. Died 4 Aug 1265.

5 Aliva BASSET ( - ) [577].

10 Philip BASSET (1185-1271) [578]. Born 1185. Died 19 Oct 1271.

11 Hawise DE LOUVAINE ( - ) [990].

3 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [581].

6 William de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [582].

7 Maud FITZJOHN ( -c. 1301) [583]. Died c. 16 Apr 1301.

14 John FITZGEOFFREY (c. 1205-1258) [584]. Born c. 1205, Shere, Surrey, England. Died 23 Nov 1258.

John LE DISPENSER (c. 1325- )

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Father: Hugh LE DISPENSER, 1326, age 40, Execution of HughDespenser

1 John LE DISPENSER (c. 1325- ) [598]. Born c. 1325.

2 Hugh LE DISPENSER (1286-1326) [191]. Born 1286. Died 24 Nov 1326.

In May 1306 Hugh was knighted

Hanged
. Sometimes referred to as "the Elder Despenser", was for a time the chief adviser to King Edward II of England.

4 Hugh le DESPENSER (1260-1326) [575]. Born 1 Mar 1260. Died 27 Oct 1326.

He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1295. Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after Gaveston was executed in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons - and, more importantly, his own corruption and unjust behaviour - led to his being exiled along with his son Hugh Despenser the younger in 1321, when Edmund de Woodstoke replaced him as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

8 Sir Hugh le DESPENCER (1223-1265) [576]. Born 1223. Died 4 Aug 1265.

9 Aliva BASSET ( - ) [577].

5 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [581].

10 William de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [582].

11 Maud FITZJOHN ( -c. 1301) [583]. Died c. 16 Apr 1301.

3 Eleanor DE CLARE (1292-1337) [192]. Born 3 Oct 1292, Caerphilly in Glamorgan, Wales. Died 30 Jun 1337.

6 Gilbert DE CLARE (1243-1295) [193]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Marr Joan of ACRE c. 1290. Died 7 Dec 1295, Monmouth Castle.

Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare, probably because of his hair colour.

12 Richard de CLARE (1243-1295) [590]. Born 2 Sep 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire. Died 7 Dec 1295.

13 Maud de LACY ( - ) [591].

7 Joan of ACRE (1272-1307) [194]. Born Apr 1272, Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. Marr Ralph de MONTHERMER 1297. Died 23 Apr 1307, Clare, Suffolk, England.

The daughter of King Edward I of England and Eleanor of Castile. The name "Acre" derives from her birthplace in the Holy Land while her parents were on a crusade.

She was married twice; her first husband was Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester, one of the most powerful nobles in her father's kingdom; her second husband was Ralph de Monthermer, a squire in her household whom she married in secrecy.

Joan is most notable for the claim that miracles have allegedly taken place at her grave, and for the multiple references of her in literature.

14 Edward I1 (1239-1307) [204]. Born 17 Jun 1239, Westminster, London, England. Marr Eleanor OF CASTILLE 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Marr MARGEURITE OF FRANCE 10 Sep 1299. Died 7 Jul 1307, Burgh-On-Sands, Cumberland, England.

He was buried on 28 Oct 1307 in Westminster, London, England. He was married to Queen of England, Castile ELEANOR in 1254.
Children were:
i. England Plantagenet JOAN was born in 1272 in Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. She died on 23 Apr 1307 in Clare, Suffolk, England.
ii. England MARGARET was born in 1275. She died in 1318.
iii. England Plantagenet ELIZABETH was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. She died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND. She was buried on 23 May 1316 in Walden Abbey, Herts, England.
iv. King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet.

He was also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots; was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

15 Eleanor OF CASTILLE1 (1241-1290) [195]. Born 1241, Castile, Spain. Died Nov 1290, Harby, Near Lincoln.

In 1254, English fears of a Castilian invasion of the English province of Gascony induced Edward's father to arrange a politically expedient marriage between his fourteen-year-old son and Eleanor, the half-sister of King Alfonso X of Castile.
Eleanor and Edward were married on 1 November 1254 in the Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. As part of the marriage agreement, the young prince received grants of land worth 15,000 marks a year.
Though the endowments King Henry made were sizeable, they offered Edward little independence. He had already received Gascony as early as 1249, but Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, had been appointed as royal lieutenant the year before and, consequently, drew its income, so in practice Edward derived neither authority nor revenue from this province. The grant he received in 1254 included most of Ireland, and much land in Wales and England, including the earldom of Chester, but the king retained much control over the land in question, particularly in Ireland, so Edward's power was limited there as well, and the king derived most of the income from those lands.

From 1254 to 1257, Edward was under the influence of his mother's relatives, known as the Savoyards, the most notable of whom was Peter of Savoy, the queen's uncle. After 1257, Edward increasingly fell in with the Poitevin or Lusignan faction — the half-brothers of his father Henry III — led by such men as William de Valence. This association was significant, because the two groups of privileged foreigners were resented by the established English aristocracy, and they would be at the centre of the ensuing years' baronial reform movement.
There were tales of unruly and violent conduct by Edward and his Lusignan kinsmen, which raised questions about the royal heir's personal qualities. The next years would be formative on Edward's character.

Eleanor of Castile was the first queen consort of Edward I of England. She was also Countess of Ponthieu in her own right from 1279 until her death in 1290, succeeding her mother and ruling together with her husband.

Edward married Eleanor at Las Huelgas in Spain (October 1254) and then traveled to Bordeaux to organize his scattered appanage.
Upon her death, Edward erected the famous Eleanor Crosses--several of which still stand--at each place where her coffin rested on its way to London. The best known are at Banbury and Charring (London).

Sources

1History books

William LEE ( -1809)

1 William LEE ( -1809) [783]. Died 6 Aug 1809, Henbury.

Christian LENNARD ( - )

1 Christian LENNARD ( - ) [955].

Alfonso LEÓN (1171-c. 1230)

1 Alfonso IX of LEÓN (1171-c. 1230) [597]. Born 15 Aug 1171. Died c. 23 Sep 1230.

Was king of León and Galicia from the death of his father Ferdinand II in 1188 until his own death. According to Ibn Khaldun, he is said to have been called the Baboso or Slobberer because he was subject to fits of rage during which he foamed at the mouth.

Berengaria LEÓN (1204-1237)

1 Berengaria of LEÓN (1204-1237) [537]. Born 1204. Died 1237.

2 Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ (1171-1230) [456]. Born 15 Aug 1171. Marr Doña BERENGUELA 1197. Died 24 Sep 1230.

4 Fernando II Alfonsez KING OF LEON ( - ) [458]. Born. Marr Urraca Affonsez QUEEN OF LEON. Died.

5 Urraca Affonsez QUEEN OF LEON ( - ) [459]. Died.

3 Doña BERENGUELA (1180-1246) [457]. Born 1180. Died 8 Nov 1246.

Note on Marriage to Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ: Annulled in 1204 by Pope Innocent III because they were second cousins.

6 Alfonso VIII of CASTILE ( - ) [533].

7 Eleanor PLANTAGENET ( - ) [530].

14 Henry II of ENGLAND ( - ) [531].

15 Eleanor of AQUITAINE ( - ) [532].

William LETT ( - )

1 William Alfred John LETT ( - ) [753]. Marr Susan Anne WITHY 20 Jul 1957, Whakatane, New Zealand.

Olga LEUTZ ( - )

1 Olga LEUTZ ( - ) [678].

Gladys LINLEY (1914-2003)

1 Gladys LINLEY (1914-2003) [294]. Born 21 Jan 1914, Dinmore, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Marr John BERNSTEIN 28 Feb 1942, Methodist Church, Wesbourne Road, W. Died 2 Mar 2003, Abbeyfield Nursing Home, Wesr Kirby, Wirral, Ch.

2 William LINLEY ( - ) [662].

3 Mary Anne JONES ( - ) [663].

William LINLEY ( - )

1 William LINLEY ( - ) [662].

Margaret LISLE (1360-1392)

1 Margaret de LISLE (1360-1392) [608]. Born 1360. Died 1392.

2 Warine de LISLE ( - ) [609].

3 Margaret PIPARD ( - ) [610].

Warine LISLE ( - )

1 Warine de LISLE ( - ) [609].

John LITTLE (c. 1780- )

1 John LITTLE (c. 1780- ) [571]. Born c. 1780, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Ralph LITTON ( - )

1 Ralph DE GORGES of Wraxall & LITTON ( - ) [886].

2 Sir Ralph DE GORGES ( -1271) [884]. Died 1271.

3 Elena DE MORVILLE ( -1292) [885]. Died 1292.

Agatha LLOYD (1775-1832)

1 Agatha LLOYD (1775-1832) [1142]. Born 10 Jan 1775, Birmingham. Died 1 Dec 1832.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1728- ) [1130]. Born 2 Aug 1728.

4 Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779) [1128]. Born 15 May 1699, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr Sarah PARKES 29 Sep 1727. Died 1779.

Founding father of Lloyds Bank - In 1765, at the age of 66, he formed a company with the button maker John Taylor (1711–1775) and his own son, Sampson (3rd), creating Birmingham's first bank: Taylor's and Lloyds, located at 7 Dale End. This is the bank which became Lloyds Bank, and then Lloyds TSB.

8 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

9 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

5 Sarah PARKES ( - ) [1129].

3 Rachel BARNES ( - ) [1131].

Alfred LLOYD (1780-1833)

1 Alfred LLOYD (1780-1833) [1137]. Born 9 Nov 1780, Birmingham. Died 25 Jul 1833.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1728- ) [1130]. Born 2 Aug 1728.

4 Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779) [1128]. Born 15 May 1699, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr Sarah PARKES 29 Sep 1727. Died 1779.

Founding father of Lloyds Bank - In 1765, at the age of 66, he formed a company with the button maker John Taylor (1711–1775) and his own son, Sampson (3rd), creating Birmingham's first bank: Taylor's and Lloyds, located at 7 Dale End. This is the bank which became Lloyds Bank, and then Lloyds TSB.

8 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

9 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

5 Sarah PARKES ( - ) [1129].

3 Rachel BARNES ( - ) [1131].

Ambrose LLOYD (1698-1742)

1 Ambrose LLOYD (1698-1742) [1127]. Born 1698, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1742.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

4 Charles LLOYDE I OF DOLOBRAN (1ST QUAKER) ( -1698) [171]. Born. Died 1698.

Became Quaker c. 1650 and spent some time in a prison (now demolished) in Welshpool for his beliefs.
1st m. (2/JAN/1662 [another source says 11/NOV/1661] at Stackpole Elidor) to Elizabeth Lort (1633-1685), dau. of Sampson Lort of East Moor, nr. Manorbier. (Their 4 children and descendants are shewn later).
2nd m. (8/APR/1686, Yarpole) to Anne Lawrence (c.1650-1708)

8 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1117].

5 Sarah Elizabeth LORT1 (1633-1685) [172]. Born 2 Nov 1633, Stockpole Court, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Died 1685.

10 Sampson LORT1 (c. 1610-c. 1710) [173]. Born c. 1610. Died c. 1710.

11 Olive PHILLIPS (1615-c. 1715) [174]. Born 1615. Died c. 1715.

3 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

6 Ambrose CROWLEY (1658- ) [1121]. Born 1658, Stourbridge.

7 Mary OWEN ( -1727) [1122]. Died 1727.

14 Charles OWEN ( - ) [1123].

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Anne LLOYD (1773-1829)

1 Anne (Nancy) LLOYD (1773-1829) [1143]. Born 9 Sep 1773, Birmingham. Died 1829.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1728- ) [1130]. Born 2 Aug 1728.

4 Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779) [1128]. Born 15 May 1699, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr Sarah PARKES 29 Sep 1727. Died 1779.

Founding father of Lloyds Bank - In 1765, at the age of 66, he formed a company with the button maker John Taylor (1711–1775) and his own son, Sampson (3rd), creating Birmingham's first bank: Taylor's and Lloyds, located at 7 Dale End. This is the bank which became Lloyds Bank, and then Lloyds TSB.

8 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

9 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

5 Sarah PARKES ( - ) [1129].

3 Rachel BARNES ( - ) [1131].

Catherine LLOYD (1787-1807)

1 Catherine LLOYD (1787-1807) [1145]. Born 1787. Died 12 Mar 1807.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1728- ) [1130]. Born 2 Aug 1728.

4 Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779) [1128]. Born 15 May 1699, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr Sarah PARKES 29 Sep 1727. Died 1779.

Founding father of Lloyds Bank - In 1765, at the age of 66, he formed a company with the button maker John Taylor (1711–1775) and his own son, Sampson (3rd), creating Birmingham's first bank: Taylor's and Lloyds, located at 7 Dale End. This is the bank which became Lloyds Bank, and then Lloyds TSB.

8 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

9 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

5 Sarah PARKES ( - ) [1129].

3 Rachel BARNES ( - ) [1131].

Charles LLOYD III (1697-1741)

1 Charles LLOYD III (1697-1741) [1126]. Born 1697, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1741.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

4 Charles LLOYDE I OF DOLOBRAN (1ST QUAKER) ( -1698) [171]. Born. Died 1698.

Became Quaker c. 1650 and spent some time in a prison (now demolished) in Welshpool for his beliefs.
1st m. (2/JAN/1662 [another source says 11/NOV/1661] at Stackpole Elidor) to Elizabeth Lort (1633-1685), dau. of Sampson Lort of East Moor, nr. Manorbier. (Their 4 children and descendants are shewn later).
2nd m. (8/APR/1686, Yarpole) to Anne Lawrence (c.1650-1708)

8 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1117].

5 Sarah Elizabeth LORT1 (1633-1685) [172]. Born 2 Nov 1633, Stockpole Court, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Died 1685.

10 Sampson LORT1 (c. 1610-c. 1710) [173]. Born c. 1610. Died c. 1710.

11 Olive PHILLIPS (1615-c. 1715) [174]. Born 1615. Died c. 1715.

3 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

6 Ambrose CROWLEY (1658- ) [1121]. Born 1658, Stourbridge.

7 Mary OWEN ( -1727) [1122]. Died 1727.

14 Charles OWEN ( - ) [1123].

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Charles LLOYD (1662-1747)

1 Charles LLOYD (1662-1747) [1118]. Born 18 Oct 1662. Marr Sarah CROWLEY 6 Jul 1693, Stourbridge, Worcestershire. Died 21 Jan 1747.

2 Charles LLOYDE I OF DOLOBRAN (1ST QUAKER) ( -1698) [171]. Born. Died 1698.

Became Quaker c. 1650 and spent some time in a prison (now demolished) in Welshpool for his beliefs.
1st m. (2/JAN/1662 [another source says 11/NOV/1661] at Stackpole Elidor) to Elizabeth Lort (1633-1685), dau. of Sampson Lort of East Moor, nr. Manorbier. (Their 4 children and descendants are shewn later).
2nd m. (8/APR/1686, Yarpole) to Anne Lawrence (c.1650-1708)

4 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1117].

3 Sarah Elizabeth LORT1 (1633-1685) [172]. Born 2 Nov 1633, Stockpole Court, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Died 1685.

6 Sampson LORT1 (c. 1610-c. 1710) [173]. Born c. 1610. Died c. 1710.

12 Henry LORT ( - ) [896].

Note: Sheriff 1619.Henry had three sons: ROGER (who lived atStackpole); JOHN (who lived at Prickaston or Prickeston, near Castlemartin church - see Fenton, Pembrokeshire, 1903 ed., 223; today only a farmhouse), and SAMPSON, of East Moor, near Manorbier, who m. a daughter of Sir John Philipps of Picton. All three 'trimmed' dexterously during the Civil Wars. In 1642 Roger was on the Parliament's Militia Commission for Pembrokeshire, but in the same year he and Sampson were members of the 'Royalist Association,' and Roger a Royalist officer; both brothers signed several declarations on the king's side in 1643-4; Roger persuaded Tenby to admit a royalist garrison, and Sampson was one of the gentry who spoke of attacking Pembroke. In 1643 Stackpole was taken by Rowland Laugharne (q.v.), but Roger Lort was not there - he had gone up to London to make his peace with Parliament, and though in 1645 he was fined £1,000, the fine was never paid. Indeed, in 1645 all three brothers were in the Parliamentary 'Association' of west Wales. But it is clear that the Puritan leaders of west Wales had little faith in them; and in the same year it became obvious that all was not well between them and Poyer and Laugharne. This disagreement became important in 1647 when Poyer threw all three into gaol; Poyer's disobedience of Laugharne's order to release them was one of the causes of his downfall later on. They were released, and at the end of the wars, officially pardoned. Not that the Royalists either thought highly of them; one of these in 1661 (Laws, Little England, 356 = Camb. Register, i, 164) judged that Roger Lort was prepared to adhere to any principle or religion that would bring him wealth, and as for Sampson: 'he hath only the jaw of the Scriptural Sampson, yet he wrought much harm with it - he can pray as long as it profits him.' It is, however, fair to say that Sampson, of all the three brothers, most resembles a genuine Puritan.

13 [unnamed person] ( - ) [900].

7 Olive PHILLIPS (1615-c. 1715) [174]. Born 1615. Died c. 1715.

14 John PHILLIPS ( -1629) [175]. Born. Died 27 Mar 1629.

15 Ann PERROTT (c. 1555- ) [176]. Born c. 1555. Died.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Charlotte LLOYD (1776-1803)

1 Charlotte Charity LLOYD (1776-1803) [1144]. Born 27 Apr 1776, Birmingham. Died 2 Sep 1803.

Possibly in childbirth.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1728- ) [1130]. Born 2 Aug 1728.

4 Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779) [1128]. Born 15 May 1699, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr Sarah PARKES 29 Sep 1727. Died 1779.

Founding father of Lloyds Bank - In 1765, at the age of 66, he formed a company with the button maker John Taylor (1711–1775) and his own son, Sampson (3rd), creating Birmingham's first bank: Taylor's and Lloyds, located at 7 Dale End. This is the bank which became Lloyds Bank, and then Lloyds TSB.

8 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

9 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

5 Sarah PARKES ( - ) [1129].

3 Rachel BARNES ( - ) [1131].

David LLOYD (1769- )

1 David LLOYD (1769- ) [1135]. Born 1769.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1728- ) [1130]. Born 2 Aug 1728.

4 Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779) [1128]. Born 15 May 1699, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr Sarah PARKES 29 Sep 1727. Died 1779.

Founding father of Lloyds Bank - In 1765, at the age of 66, he formed a company with the button maker John Taylor (1711–1775) and his own son, Sampson (3rd), creating Birmingham's first bank: Taylor's and Lloyds, located at 7 Dale End. This is the bank which became Lloyds Bank, and then Lloyds TSB.

8 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

9 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

5 Sarah PARKES ( - ) [1129].

3 Rachel BARNES ( - ) [1131].

Elizabeth LLOYD (1770-1797)

1 Elizabeth LLOYD (1770-1797) [1141]. Born 6 Dec 1770, Birmingham. Died Aug 1797, Birmingham. Buried 15 Aug 1797, Bull Lane burial ground, Birmingham.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1728- ) [1130]. Born 2 Aug 1728.

4 Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779) [1128]. Born 15 May 1699, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr Sarah PARKES 29 Sep 1727. Died 1779.

Founding father of Lloyds Bank - In 1765, at the age of 66, he formed a company with the button maker John Taylor (1711–1775) and his own son, Sampson (3rd), creating Birmingham's first bank: Taylor's and Lloyds, located at 7 Dale End. This is the bank which became Lloyds Bank, and then Lloyds TSB.

8 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

9 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

5 Sarah PARKES ( - ) [1129].

3 Rachel BARNES ( - ) [1131].

Captain George LLOYD (1786-1828)

1 George LLOYD (1786-1828) [1139]. Born 3 May 1786, Birmingham. Died 1828.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1728- ) [1130]. Born 2 Aug 1728.

4 Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779) [1128]. Born 15 May 1699, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr Sarah PARKES 29 Sep 1727. Died 1779.

Founding father of Lloyds Bank - In 1765, at the age of 66, he formed a company with the button maker John Taylor (1711–1775) and his own son, Sampson (3rd), creating Birmingham's first bank: Taylor's and Lloyds, located at 7 Dale End. This is the bank which became Lloyds Bank, and then Lloyds TSB.

8 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

9 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

5 Sarah PARKES ( - ) [1129].

3 Rachel BARNES ( - ) [1131].

Henry LLOYD (1784-1864)

1 Henry LLOYD (1784-1864) [1138]. Born 1784. Died 1864.

Hi Andy my ggg fther was Henry Lloyd born 1784 chr. in London married to Alicia ary de Visme Whittle reputed to have been a scholar, part of a shipowning fwmily, wnet to the Azores where 2 of his children were born, ohter s christened in St. Olaves Bermonddey, had an orange import business came to S9ouh Africa in the 1820"dd went back to England leaving his children and grandchildren behind, I cannot find death notices or probate records for either in SA...however his possterity I have throroughly researched. Family tradition and some publications attribued him or his fathewr as being a Governor in the Azores his father to be privte secretary to Lord Mansfield, he was literate in Hebrew and Greek Alicia was the granddaughter of a Fench nobleman, and had her own private income......quesion could it be the same Henry????? Also related to Lord Packenham?

2 Sampson LLOYD (1728- ) [1130]. Born 2 Aug 1728.

4 Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779) [1128]. Born 15 May 1699, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr Sarah PARKES 29 Sep 1727. Died 1779.

Founding father of Lloyds Bank - In 1765, at the age of 66, he formed a company with the button maker John Taylor (1711–1775) and his own son, Sampson (3rd), creating Birmingham's first bank: Taylor's and Lloyds, located at 7 Dale End. This is the bank which became Lloyds Bank, and then Lloyds TSB.

8 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

9 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

5 Sarah PARKES ( - ) [1129].

3 Rachel BARNES ( - ) [1131].

Jane LLOYD (c. 1689-1761)

1 Jane LLOYD (c. 1689-1761) [790]. Born c. 1689. Christened 1689, St James, Bristol. Marr George DAUBENY 3 Apr 1712. Died 15 Sep 1761, St James, Bristol.

2 John LLOYD ( - ) [1435].

Owned the St James’ Back properties.

Margaret LLOYD (1931-2006)

1 Margaret LLOYD (1931-2006) [238]. Born 1931. Died 2006, Seale.

Rachel LLOYD (1766-1793)

1 Rachel LLOYD (1766-1793) [1140]. Born 20 Nov 1766, Birmingham. Died 3 Jun 1793, Birmingham. Buried 3 Jun 1793, Bull Lane burial ground, Birmingham.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1728- ) [1130]. Born 2 Aug 1728.

4 Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779) [1128]. Born 15 May 1699, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr Sarah PARKES 29 Sep 1727. Died 1779.

Founding father of Lloyds Bank - In 1765, at the age of 66, he formed a company with the button maker John Taylor (1711–1775) and his own son, Sampson (3rd), creating Birmingham's first bank: Taylor's and Lloyds, located at 7 Dale End. This is the bank which became Lloyds Bank, and then Lloyds TSB.

8 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

9 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

5 Sarah PARKES ( - ) [1129].

3 Rachel BARNES ( - ) [1131].

Richard LLOYD (1772-1830)

1 Richard LLOYD (1772-1830) [1136]. Born 6 Jun 1772, Birmingham. Died 1830.

Possibly in worked / died in Coventry.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1728- ) [1130]. Born 2 Aug 1728.

4 Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779) [1128]. Born 15 May 1699, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr Sarah PARKES 29 Sep 1727. Died 1779.

Founding father of Lloyds Bank - In 1765, at the age of 66, he formed a company with the button maker John Taylor (1711–1775) and his own son, Sampson (3rd), creating Birmingham's first bank: Taylor's and Lloyds, located at 7 Dale End. This is the bank which became Lloyds Bank, and then Lloyds TSB.

8 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

9 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

5 Sarah PARKES ( - ) [1129].

3 Rachel BARNES ( - ) [1131].

Sampson LLOYD (1765-1800)

1 Sampson LLOYD (1765-1800) [1133]. Born 15 Nov 1765, Birmingham. Died 29 Dec 1800.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1728- ) [1130]. Born 2 Aug 1728.

4 Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779) [1128]. Born 15 May 1699, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr Sarah PARKES 29 Sep 1727. Died 1779.

Founding father of Lloyds Bank - In 1765, at the age of 66, he formed a company with the button maker John Taylor (1711–1775) and his own son, Sampson (3rd), creating Birmingham's first bank: Taylor's and Lloyds, located at 7 Dale End. This is the bank which became Lloyds Bank, and then Lloyds TSB.

8 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

9 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

5 Sarah PARKES ( - ) [1129].

3 Rachel BARNES ( - ) [1131].

Sampson LLOYD (1728- )

1 Sampson LLOYD (1728- ) [1130]. Born 2 Aug 1728.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779) [1128]. Born 15 May 1699, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr Sarah PARKES 29 Sep 1727. Died 1779.

Founding father of Lloyds Bank - In 1765, at the age of 66, he formed a company with the button maker John Taylor (1711–1775) and his own son, Sampson (3rd), creating Birmingham's first bank: Taylor's and Lloyds, located at 7 Dale End. This is the bank which became Lloyds Bank, and then Lloyds TSB.

4 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

8 Charles LLOYDE I OF DOLOBRAN (1ST QUAKER) ( -1698) [171]. Born. Died 1698.

Became Quaker c. 1650 and spent some time in a prison (now demolished) in Welshpool for his beliefs.
1st m. (2/JAN/1662 [another source says 11/NOV/1661] at Stackpole Elidor) to Elizabeth Lort (1633-1685), dau. of Sampson Lort of East Moor, nr. Manorbier. (Their 4 children and descendants are shewn later).
2nd m. (8/APR/1686, Yarpole) to Anne Lawrence (c.1650-1708)

9 Sarah Elizabeth LORT1 (1633-1685) [172]. Born 2 Nov 1633, Stockpole Court, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Died 1685.

5 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

10 Ambrose CROWLEY (1658- ) [1121]. Born 1658, Stourbridge.

11 Mary OWEN ( -1727) [1122]. Died 1727.

3 Sarah PARKES ( - ) [1129].

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779)

1 Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779) [1128]. Born 15 May 1699, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr Sarah PARKES 29 Sep 1727. Died 1779.

Founding father of Lloyds Bank - In 1765, at the age of 66, he formed a company with the button maker John Taylor (1711–1775) and his own son, Sampson (3rd), creating Birmingham's first bank: Taylor's and Lloyds, located at 7 Dale End. This is the bank which became Lloyds Bank, and then Lloyds TSB.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

4 Charles LLOYDE I OF DOLOBRAN (1ST QUAKER) ( -1698) [171]. Born. Died 1698.

Became Quaker c. 1650 and spent some time in a prison (now demolished) in Welshpool for his beliefs.
1st m. (2/JAN/1662 [another source says 11/NOV/1661] at Stackpole Elidor) to Elizabeth Lort (1633-1685), dau. of Sampson Lort of East Moor, nr. Manorbier. (Their 4 children and descendants are shewn later).
2nd m. (8/APR/1686, Yarpole) to Anne Lawrence (c.1650-1708)

8 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1117].

5 Sarah Elizabeth LORT1 (1633-1685) [172]. Born 2 Nov 1633, Stockpole Court, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Died 1685.

10 Sampson LORT1 (c. 1610-c. 1710) [173]. Born c. 1610. Died c. 1710.

11 Olive PHILLIPS (1615-c. 1715) [174]. Born 1615. Died c. 1715.

3 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

6 Ambrose CROWLEY (1658- ) [1121]. Born 1658, Stourbridge.

7 Mary OWEN ( -1727) [1122]. Died 1727.

14 Charles OWEN ( - ) [1123].

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692)

1 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

2 Charles LLOYDE I OF DOLOBRAN (1ST QUAKER) ( -1698) [171]. Born. Died 1698.

Became Quaker c. 1650 and spent some time in a prison (now demolished) in Welshpool for his beliefs.
1st m. (2/JAN/1662 [another source says 11/NOV/1661] at Stackpole Elidor) to Elizabeth Lort (1633-1685), dau. of Sampson Lort of East Moor, nr. Manorbier. (Their 4 children and descendants are shewn later).
2nd m. (8/APR/1686, Yarpole) to Anne Lawrence (c.1650-1708)

4 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1117].

3 Sarah Elizabeth LORT1 (1633-1685) [172]. Born 2 Nov 1633, Stockpole Court, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Died 1685.

6 Sampson LORT1 (c. 1610-c. 1710) [173]. Born c. 1610. Died c. 1710.

12 Henry LORT ( - ) [896].

Note: Sheriff 1619.Henry had three sons: ROGER (who lived atStackpole); JOHN (who lived at Prickaston or Prickeston, near Castlemartin church - see Fenton, Pembrokeshire, 1903 ed., 223; today only a farmhouse), and SAMPSON, of East Moor, near Manorbier, who m. a daughter of Sir John Philipps of Picton. All three 'trimmed' dexterously during the Civil Wars. In 1642 Roger was on the Parliament's Militia Commission for Pembrokeshire, but in the same year he and Sampson were members of the 'Royalist Association,' and Roger a Royalist officer; both brothers signed several declarations on the king's side in 1643-4; Roger persuaded Tenby to admit a royalist garrison, and Sampson was one of the gentry who spoke of attacking Pembroke. In 1643 Stackpole was taken by Rowland Laugharne (q.v.), but Roger Lort was not there - he had gone up to London to make his peace with Parliament, and though in 1645 he was fined £1,000, the fine was never paid. Indeed, in 1645 all three brothers were in the Parliamentary 'Association' of west Wales. But it is clear that the Puritan leaders of west Wales had little faith in them; and in the same year it became obvious that all was not well between them and Poyer and Laugharne. This disagreement became important in 1647 when Poyer threw all three into gaol; Poyer's disobedience of Laugharne's order to release them was one of the causes of his downfall later on. They were released, and at the end of the wars, officially pardoned. Not that the Royalists either thought highly of them; one of these in 1661 (Laws, Little England, 356 = Camb. Register, i, 164) judged that Roger Lort was prepared to adhere to any principle or religion that would bring him wealth, and as for Sampson: 'he hath only the jaw of the Scriptural Sampson, yet he wrought much harm with it - he can pray as long as it profits him.' It is, however, fair to say that Sampson, of all the three brothers, most resembles a genuine Puritan.

13 [unnamed person] ( - ) [900].

7 Olive PHILLIPS (1615-c. 1715) [174]. Born 1615. Died c. 1715.

14 John PHILLIPS ( -1629) [175]. Born. Died 27 Mar 1629.

15 Ann PERROTT (c. 1555- ) [176]. Born c. 1555. Died.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Samuel LLOYD (1768-1849)

1 Samuel LLOYD (1768-1849) [1134]. Born 7 Sep 1768, Birmingham. Marr Rachel BRAITHWAITE 3 Oct 1791, Preston Patrick. Died 10 Nov 1849, Farm, Birmingham.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1728- ) [1130]. Born 2 Aug 1728.

4 Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779) [1128]. Born 15 May 1699, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr Sarah PARKES 29 Sep 1727. Died 1779.

Founding father of Lloyds Bank - In 1765, at the age of 66, he formed a company with the button maker John Taylor (1711–1775) and his own son, Sampson (3rd), creating Birmingham's first bank: Taylor's and Lloyds, located at 7 Dale End. This is the bank which became Lloyds Bank, and then Lloyds TSB.

8 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

9 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

5 Sarah PARKES ( - ) [1129].

3 Rachel BARNES ( - ) [1131].

Sarah LLOYD (1764-1847)

1 Sarah LLOYD (1764-1847) [1132]. Born 28 Oct 1764, Birmingham. Died 8 Sep 1847, Stamford Hill, England.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1728- ) [1130]. Born 2 Aug 1728.

4 Sampson LLOYD (1699-1779) [1128]. Born 15 May 1699, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr Sarah PARKES 29 Sep 1727. Died 1779.

Founding father of Lloyds Bank - In 1765, at the age of 66, he formed a company with the button maker John Taylor (1711–1775) and his own son, Sampson (3rd), creating Birmingham's first bank: Taylor's and Lloyds, located at 7 Dale End. This is the bank which became Lloyds Bank, and then Lloyds TSB.

8 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

9 Mary CROWLEY (1677- ) [1120]. Born 1677.

5 Sarah PARKES ( - ) [1129].

3 Rachel BARNES ( - ) [1131].

Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732)

1 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Marr John GULSON 1713. Died 1732.

2 Sampson LLOYD (1664-1692) [169]. Born 26 Feb 1664. Marr Elizabeth GOOD 8 Apr 1686, Yarpole. Died 1692. Cause: Smallpox. Died 1724.

Also possibly High sherriff of Pembrokeshire.

4 Charles LLOYDE I OF DOLOBRAN (1ST QUAKER) ( -1698) [171]. Born. Died 1698.

Became Quaker c. 1650 and spent some time in a prison (now demolished) in Welshpool for his beliefs.
1st m. (2/JAN/1662 [another source says 11/NOV/1661] at Stackpole Elidor) to Elizabeth Lort (1633-1685), dau. of Sampson Lort of East Moor, nr. Manorbier. (Their 4 children and descendants are shewn later).
2nd m. (8/APR/1686, Yarpole) to Anne Lawrence (c.1650-1708)

8 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1117].

5 Sarah Elizabeth LORT1 (1633-1685) [172]. Born 2 Nov 1633, Stockpole Court, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Died 1685.

10 Sampson LORT1 (c. 1610-c. 1710) [173]. Born c. 1610. Died c. 1710.

11 Olive PHILLIPS (1615-c. 1715) [174]. Born 1615. Died c. 1715.

3 Elizabeth GOOD (c. 1670-1692) [170]. Born c. 1670. Died 1692.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Charles LLOYDE I OF DOLOBRAN (1ST QUAKER) ( -1698)

1 Charles LLOYDE I OF DOLOBRAN (1ST QUAKER) ( -1698) [171]. Born. Died 1698.

Became Quaker c. 1650 and spent some time in a prison (now demolished) in Welshpool for his beliefs.
1st m. (2/JAN/1662 [another source says 11/NOV/1661] at Stackpole Elidor) to Elizabeth Lort (1633-1685), dau. of Sampson Lort of East Moor, nr. Manorbier. (Their 4 children and descendants are shewn later).
2nd m. (8/APR/1686, Yarpole) to Anne Lawrence (c.1650-1708)

2 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1117].

James STEWART ( - )

1 James Lockie STEWART ( - ) [573]. Marr Kathleen Mary WITHY 20 Dec 1926.

Aaliyah LONDON (2007- )

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Aaliyah LONDON, 2007, age 0, Toni_Aaliyah1

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Mother: Toni Elizabeth WORRALL, TONI_2006_1

1 Aaliyah LONDON (2007- ) [483]. Born 18 Oct 2007, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich.

2 Leon LONDON ( - ) [522]. Marr Toni Elizabeth WORRALL 30 Jul 2005, Charlton, London. Marr.

4 Richard LONDON ( - ) [523].

5 Yvette ( - ) [524].

3 Toni Elizabeth WORRALL1 (1976- ) [4]. Born 31 Oct 1976, Clatterbridge Hospital, Bebbington. Bap 13 Mar 1977, St Thomas's Church. Ellesmere Port, Wirral.

6 Andrew John WORRALL2 (1951- ) [1]. Born 25 Jun 1951, Chester. Marr Carol Elizabeth WITHY 30 Mar 1974, Thurstaston Church.

Married to Carol on 30 March 1974.

12 William John WORRALL3 (1914-1994) [5]. Born 8 Apr 1914, 3, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester. 3, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester, 6, Ethelbert Road, Meols following marriage. Marr Kathleen Ada FOSTER 1 Sep 1945. Died 24 Feb 1994, Arrowe Park Hospital, Birkenhead. Cause: Aortic anurism.

Baptised May 29th 1914, Chester Cathedral, by Rev Aubrey Baxter, Godmother - Minnie Batchelor (lived at 4 Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester in 1911 Census with Frederick Thomas (6 yo), Charles James (4 yo) and William (4mths) Baxter).

Occupation: LAC, RAF (War) then Ship Repairer, Camel Lairds, Birkenhead

Died from a Ruptured Abdominal aortic aneurysm, due to Ischaemic Heart Disease, at Arrowe Park Hospital. Reference: Birth & Death Certificates - Buried in Grange Cemetary, Wetkirby.

13 Kathleen Ada FOSTER4 (1915-1967) [6]. Born 5 Feb 1915, 365 Lipton St, Winnipeg, Canada. Bap 14 Mar 1915, ASt Michael and All Angels' Church, Winnipeg. Died 7 Mar 1967, At home - 6, Ethelbert Rd, Meols Hoylake, Wirral.

Born in Winnipeg (365 Lipton Street), Canada on 5th Feb 1915, at 1:05 am.
Spent the first few years of her life living at 365, Lipton St, Winnipeg, Canada (see Ethel Mickle). - Lipton Street was named for British tea merchant Thomas Lipton (1850-1931) in 1903.
Baptised at St Michael and All Angels Church on 14 March 1915
Attended Minto House School, Meols
Confirmed on 13 December 1932.
Worked at Levers, Port Sunlight, before marrying on 04 July 1945.
Member of the Cheshire 90 (ladies) Red Cross. Awarded certificate for "Devoted service to the cause of humanity during 2nd World War 1939-1945", Signed by King George & Elizabeth R.
Died at home from cancer (Peritoneal carcinoma and carcinoma of small intestine); Buried in Grange Cemetry, Wirral.

7 Carol Elizabeth WITHY2 (1951- ) [7]. Born 26 Sep 1951, Birmingham.

14 George WITHY5 (1924-1998) [8]. Born 15 May 1924. Marr Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY 15 Apr 1950, St Lawrence Church, Northfield, Birmingham. Died 17 Nov 1998, 3 Woodside Road, Irby, Wirral.

George Withy attended Bikenhead Park High School and served with the Royal Artillery during World War II. He began his career in journalism in the 1940's as a trainee with the old Birkenhead News and then spent several years working for newspapers in the Midlands, before returning to Merseyside in 1960 to the Daily Post as a sub-editor. Later, he became chief sub-editor. George then joined the Liverpool Echo, where he was night news editor for many years before becoming assistant editor and retring in 1989.
George Withy was synonymous on merseyside with the Institute of Journalists (IOJ), (now the Chartered IOJ) and was for many years the Liverpool District Chairman as well as the Chairman of the national Salaries and Conditions Board. He was a form
er President of the Institute, and also served for a number of years on the Press Council. He was awarded a life Fellowship of the CIOJ on 1 March 1998 He suffered from Altzheimer's Disease during the latter years of his life, but remained at home in Irby throughout his illness, cared for by his wife, Betty, and their two daughters Carol and Kay. He died peacefully at home, with his family at his side. The funeral took place at St Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston. (See Obituary Notices & Journalism Training Centre Dedication).

15 Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY2 (1925-2014) [9]. Born 14 Sep 1925, Northfield, Birmingham(at home). Died 21 Feb 2014, Elderhome, Clatterbridge.

Sources

1Andrew Worrall (father) & In person
2In person
3Birth & Death Certificates (Buried in Grange Cemetary, Wetkirby)
4Son + Grave stone (Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby)
5In person, Wife (D B Gray) & obituaries

Elias LONDON (2000- )

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Mother: Toni Elizabeth WORRALL, TONI_2006_1

1 Elias LONDON (2000- ) [476]. Born 23 Jan 2000, Greenwich Hospital @ 10.03 pm. Died.

Born at Greenwich Hospital at10.03 pm.

2 Leon LONDON ( - ) [522]. Marr Toni Elizabeth WORRALL 30 Jul 2005, Charlton, London. Marr.

4 Richard LONDON ( - ) [523].

5 Yvette ( - ) [524].

3 Toni Elizabeth WORRALL1 (1976- ) [4]. Born 31 Oct 1976, Clatterbridge Hospital, Bebbington. Bap 13 Mar 1977, St Thomas's Church. Ellesmere Port, Wirral.

6 Andrew John WORRALL2 (1951- ) [1]. Born 25 Jun 1951, Chester. Marr Carol Elizabeth WITHY 30 Mar 1974, Thurstaston Church.

Married to Carol on 30 March 1974.

12 William John WORRALL3 (1914-1994) [5]. Born 8 Apr 1914, 3, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester. 3, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester, 6, Ethelbert Road, Meols following marriage. Marr Kathleen Ada FOSTER 1 Sep 1945. Died 24 Feb 1994, Arrowe Park Hospital, Birkenhead. Cause: Aortic anurism.

Baptised May 29th 1914, Chester Cathedral, by Rev Aubrey Baxter, Godmother - Minnie Batchelor (lived at 4 Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester in 1911 Census with Frederick Thomas (6 yo), Charles James (4 yo) and William (4mths) Baxter).

Occupation: LAC, RAF (War) then Ship Repairer, Camel Lairds, Birkenhead

Died from a Ruptured Abdominal aortic aneurysm, due to Ischaemic Heart Disease, at Arrowe Park Hospital. Reference: Birth & Death Certificates - Buried in Grange Cemetary, Wetkirby.

13 Kathleen Ada FOSTER4 (1915-1967) [6]. Born 5 Feb 1915, 365 Lipton St, Winnipeg, Canada. Bap 14 Mar 1915, ASt Michael and All Angels' Church, Winnipeg. Died 7 Mar 1967, At home - 6, Ethelbert Rd, Meols Hoylake, Wirral.

Born in Winnipeg (365 Lipton Street), Canada on 5th Feb 1915, at 1:05 am.
Spent the first few years of her life living at 365, Lipton St, Winnipeg, Canada (see Ethel Mickle). - Lipton Street was named for British tea merchant Thomas Lipton (1850-1931) in 1903.
Baptised at St Michael and All Angels Church on 14 March 1915
Attended Minto House School, Meols
Confirmed on 13 December 1932.
Worked at Levers, Port Sunlight, before marrying on 04 July 1945.
Member of the Cheshire 90 (ladies) Red Cross. Awarded certificate for "Devoted service to the cause of humanity during 2nd World War 1939-1945", Signed by King George & Elizabeth R.
Died at home from cancer (Peritoneal carcinoma and carcinoma of small intestine); Buried in Grange Cemetry, Wirral.

7 Carol Elizabeth WITHY2 (1951- ) [7]. Born 26 Sep 1951, Birmingham.

14 George WITHY5 (1924-1998) [8]. Born 15 May 1924. Marr Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY 15 Apr 1950, St Lawrence Church, Northfield, Birmingham. Died 17 Nov 1998, 3 Woodside Road, Irby, Wirral.

George Withy attended Bikenhead Park High School and served with the Royal Artillery during World War II. He began his career in journalism in the 1940's as a trainee with the old Birkenhead News and then spent several years working for newspapers in the Midlands, before returning to Merseyside in 1960 to the Daily Post as a sub-editor. Later, he became chief sub-editor. George then joined the Liverpool Echo, where he was night news editor for many years before becoming assistant editor and retring in 1989.
George Withy was synonymous on merseyside with the Institute of Journalists (IOJ), (now the Chartered IOJ) and was for many years the Liverpool District Chairman as well as the Chairman of the national Salaries and Conditions Board. He was a form
er President of the Institute, and also served for a number of years on the Press Council. He was awarded a life Fellowship of the CIOJ on 1 March 1998 He suffered from Altzheimer's Disease during the latter years of his life, but remained at home in Irby throughout his illness, cared for by his wife, Betty, and their two daughters Carol and Kay. He died peacefully at home, with his family at his side. The funeral took place at St Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston. (See Obituary Notices & Journalism Training Centre Dedication).

15 Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY2 (1925-2014) [9]. Born 14 Sep 1925, Northfield, Birmingham(at home). Died 21 Feb 2014, Elderhome, Clatterbridge.

Sources

1Andrew Worrall (father) & In person
2In person
3Birth & Death Certificates (Buried in Grange Cemetary, Wetkirby)
4Son + Grave stone (Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby)
5In person, Wife (D B Gray) & obituaries

Jayven LONDON (2003- )

picture

Mother: Toni Elizabeth WORRALL, TONI_2006_1

1 Jayven LONDON (2003- ) [481]. Born 12 Apr 2003, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich.

2 Leon LONDON ( - ) [522]. Marr Toni Elizabeth WORRALL 30 Jul 2005, Charlton, London. Marr.

4 Richard LONDON ( - ) [523].

5 Yvette ( - ) [524].

3 Toni Elizabeth WORRALL1 (1976- ) [4]. Born 31 Oct 1976, Clatterbridge Hospital, Bebbington. Bap 13 Mar 1977, St Thomas's Church. Ellesmere Port, Wirral.

6 Andrew John WORRALL2 (1951- ) [1]. Born 25 Jun 1951, Chester. Marr Carol Elizabeth WITHY 30 Mar 1974, Thurstaston Church.

Married to Carol on 30 March 1974.

12 William John WORRALL3 (1914-1994) [5]. Born 8 Apr 1914, 3, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester. 3, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester, 6, Ethelbert Road, Meols following marriage. Marr Kathleen Ada FOSTER 1 Sep 1945. Died 24 Feb 1994, Arrowe Park Hospital, Birkenhead. Cause: Aortic anurism.

Baptised May 29th 1914, Chester Cathedral, by Rev Aubrey Baxter, Godmother - Minnie Batchelor (lived at 4 Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester in 1911 Census with Frederick Thomas (6 yo), Charles James (4 yo) and William (4mths) Baxter).

Occupation: LAC, RAF (War) then Ship Repairer, Camel Lairds, Birkenhead

Died from a Ruptured Abdominal aortic aneurysm, due to Ischaemic Heart Disease, at Arrowe Park Hospital. Reference: Birth & Death Certificates - Buried in Grange Cemetary, Wetkirby.

13 Kathleen Ada FOSTER4 (1915-1967) [6]. Born 5 Feb 1915, 365 Lipton St, Winnipeg, Canada. Bap 14 Mar 1915, ASt Michael and All Angels' Church, Winnipeg. Died 7 Mar 1967, At home - 6, Ethelbert Rd, Meols Hoylake, Wirral.

Born in Winnipeg (365 Lipton Street), Canada on 5th Feb 1915, at 1:05 am.
Spent the first few years of her life living at 365, Lipton St, Winnipeg, Canada (see Ethel Mickle). - Lipton Street was named for British tea merchant Thomas Lipton (1850-1931) in 1903.
Baptised at St Michael and All Angels Church on 14 March 1915
Attended Minto House School, Meols
Confirmed on 13 December 1932.
Worked at Levers, Port Sunlight, before marrying on 04 July 1945.
Member of the Cheshire 90 (ladies) Red Cross. Awarded certificate for "Devoted service to the cause of humanity during 2nd World War 1939-1945", Signed by King George & Elizabeth R.
Died at home from cancer (Peritoneal carcinoma and carcinoma of small intestine); Buried in Grange Cemetry, Wirral.

7 Carol Elizabeth WITHY2 (1951- ) [7]. Born 26 Sep 1951, Birmingham.

14 George WITHY5 (1924-1998) [8]. Born 15 May 1924. Marr Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY 15 Apr 1950, St Lawrence Church, Northfield, Birmingham. Died 17 Nov 1998, 3 Woodside Road, Irby, Wirral.

George Withy attended Bikenhead Park High School and served with the Royal Artillery during World War II. He began his career in journalism in the 1940's as a trainee with the old Birkenhead News and then spent several years working for newspapers in the Midlands, before returning to Merseyside in 1960 to the Daily Post as a sub-editor. Later, he became chief sub-editor. George then joined the Liverpool Echo, where he was night news editor for many years before becoming assistant editor and retring in 1989.
George Withy was synonymous on merseyside with the Institute of Journalists (IOJ), (now the Chartered IOJ) and was for many years the Liverpool District Chairman as well as the Chairman of the national Salaries and Conditions Board. He was a form
er President of the Institute, and also served for a number of years on the Press Council. He was awarded a life Fellowship of the CIOJ on 1 March 1998 He suffered from Altzheimer's Disease during the latter years of his life, but remained at home in Irby throughout his illness, cared for by his wife, Betty, and their two daughters Carol and Kay. He died peacefully at home, with his family at his side. The funeral took place at St Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston. (See Obituary Notices & Journalism Training Centre Dedication).

15 Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY2 (1925-2014) [9]. Born 14 Sep 1925, Northfield, Birmingham(at home). Died 21 Feb 2014, Elderhome, Clatterbridge.

Sources

1Andrew Worrall (father) & In person
2In person
3Birth & Death Certificates (Buried in Grange Cemetary, Wetkirby)
4Son + Grave stone (Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby)
5In person, Wife (D B Gray) & obituaries

Leon LONDON ( - )

1 Leon LONDON ( - ) [522]. Marr Toni Elizabeth WORRALL 30 Jul 2005, Charlton, London. Marr.

2 Richard LONDON ( - ) [523].

3 Yvette ( - ) [524].

Richard LONDON ( - )

1 Richard LONDON ( - ) [480]. Born. Marr Yvette. Died.

Richard LONDON ( - )

1 Richard LONDON ( - ) [523].

Terrel LONDON ( - )

1 Terrel LONDON ( - ) [525].

2 Leon LONDON ( - ) [522]. Marr Toni Elizabeth WORRALL 30 Jul 2005, Charlton, London. Marr.

4 Richard LONDON ( - ) [523].

5 Yvette ( - ) [524].

3 [unnamed person] ( - ) [528].

George LORT ( - )

1 George LORT ( - ) [902].

GEORGE LORT came from Staffordshire to Pembrokeshire c. 1567 assteward of the Stackpole estate under Margaret Stanley; later onhe bought the estate.

Henry LORT ( - )

1 Henry LORT ( - ) [896].

Note: Sheriff 1619.Henry had three sons: ROGER (who lived atStackpole); JOHN (who lived at Prickaston or Prickeston, near Castlemartin church - see Fenton, Pembrokeshire, 1903 ed., 223; today only a farmhouse), and SAMPSON, of East Moor, near Manorbier, who m. a daughter of Sir John Philipps of Picton. All three 'trimmed' dexterously during the Civil Wars. In 1642 Roger was on the Parliament's Militia Commission for Pembrokeshire, but in the same year he and Sampson were members of the 'Royalist Association,' and Roger a Royalist officer; both brothers signed several declarations on the king's side in 1643-4; Roger persuaded Tenby to admit a royalist garrison, and Sampson was one of the gentry who spoke of attacking Pembroke. In 1643 Stackpole was taken by Rowland Laugharne (q.v.), but Roger Lort was not there - he had gone up to London to make his peace with Parliament, and though in 1645 he was fined £1,000, the fine was never paid. Indeed, in 1645 all three brothers were in the Parliamentary 'Association' of west Wales. But it is clear that the Puritan leaders of west Wales had little faith in them; and in the same year it became obvious that all was not well between them and Poyer and Laugharne. This disagreement became important in 1647 when Poyer threw all three into gaol; Poyer's disobedience of Laugharne's order to release them was one of the causes of his downfall later on. They were released, and at the end of the wars, officially pardoned. Not that the Royalists either thought highly of them; one of these in 1661 (Laws, Little England, 356 = Camb. Register, i, 164) judged that Roger Lort was prepared to adhere to any principle or religion that would bring him wealth, and as for Sampson: 'he hath only the jaw of the Scriptural Sampson, yet he wrought much harm with it - he can pray as long as it profits him.' It is, however, fair to say that Sampson, of all the three brothers, most resembles a genuine Puritan.

2 Roger LORT (1555-1613) [899]. Born 1555. Died 1613.

4 George LORT ( - ) [902].

GEORGE LORT came from Staffordshire to Pembrokeshire c. 1567 assteward of the Stackpole estate under Margaret Stanley; later onhe bought the estate.

5 [unnamed person] ( - ) [903].

3 [unnamed person] ( - ) [901].

John LORT ( - )

1 John LORT ( - ) [898].

2 Henry LORT ( - ) [896].

Note: Sheriff 1619.Henry had three sons: ROGER (who lived atStackpole); JOHN (who lived at Prickaston or Prickeston, near Castlemartin church - see Fenton, Pembrokeshire, 1903 ed., 223; today only a farmhouse), and SAMPSON, of East Moor, near Manorbier, who m. a daughter of Sir John Philipps of Picton. All three 'trimmed' dexterously during the Civil Wars. In 1642 Roger was on the Parliament's Militia Commission for Pembrokeshire, but in the same year he and Sampson were members of the 'Royalist Association,' and Roger a Royalist officer; both brothers signed several declarations on the king's side in 1643-4; Roger persuaded Tenby to admit a royalist garrison, and Sampson was one of the gentry who spoke of attacking Pembroke. In 1643 Stackpole was taken by Rowland Laugharne (q.v.), but Roger Lort was not there - he had gone up to London to make his peace with Parliament, and though in 1645 he was fined £1,000, the fine was never paid. Indeed, in 1645 all three brothers were in the Parliamentary 'Association' of west Wales. But it is clear that the Puritan leaders of west Wales had little faith in them; and in the same year it became obvious that all was not well between them and Poyer and Laugharne. This disagreement became important in 1647 when Poyer threw all three into gaol; Poyer's disobedience of Laugharne's order to release them was one of the causes of his downfall later on. They were released, and at the end of the wars, officially pardoned. Not that the Royalists either thought highly of them; one of these in 1661 (Laws, Little England, 356 = Camb. Register, i, 164) judged that Roger Lort was prepared to adhere to any principle or religion that would bring him wealth, and as for Sampson: 'he hath only the jaw of the Scriptural Sampson, yet he wrought much harm with it - he can pray as long as it profits him.' It is, however, fair to say that Sampson, of all the three brothers, most resembles a genuine Puritan.

4 Roger LORT (1555-1613) [899]. Born 1555. Died 1613.

8 George LORT ( - ) [902].

GEORGE LORT came from Staffordshire to Pembrokeshire c. 1567 assteward of the Stackpole estate under Margaret Stanley; later onhe bought the estate.

9 [unnamed person] ( - ) [903].

5 [unnamed person] ( - ) [901].

3 [unnamed person] ( - ) [900].

Roger LORT (1555-1613)

1 Roger LORT (1555-1613) [899]. Born 1555. Died 1613.

2 George LORT ( - ) [902].

GEORGE LORT came from Staffordshire to Pembrokeshire c. 1567 assteward of the Stackpole estate under Margaret Stanley; later onhe bought the estate.

3 [unnamed person] ( - ) [903].

Roger LORT ( -1664)

1 Roger LORT ( -1664) [897]. Died 1664.

LORT family, of Stackpole and other seats in Pembrokeshire . GEORGE LORT came from Staffordshire to Pembrokeshire c. 1567 as steward of the Stackpole estate under Margaret Stanley ; later on he bought the estate. His heir was his son ROGER LORT ( 1555? - 1613 ), sheriff in 1607 ; then came HENRY LORT ( sheriff in 1619 ), who was said to have been deeply involved in smuggling on the Pembrokeshire coast . Henry had three sons: ROGER (who lived at Stackpole ); JOHN (who lived at Prickaston or Prickeston , near Castlemartin church — see Fenton , Pembrokeshire , 1903 ed., 223; today only a farmhouse), and SAMPSON , of East Moor , near Manorbier , who m. a daughter of Sir John Philipps of Picton . All three ‘trimmed’ dexterously during the Civil Wars . In 1642 Roger was on the Parliament's Militia Commission for Pembrokeshire , but in the same year he and Sampson were members of the ‘ Royalist Association ,’ and Roger a Royalist officer ; both brothers signed several declarations on the king's side in 1643-4 ; Roger persuaded Tenby to admit a royalist garrison, and Sampson was one of the gentry who spoke of attacking Pembroke . In 1643 Stackpole was taken by Rowland Laugharne (q.v.) , but Roger Lort was not there — he had gone up to London to make his peace with Parliament , and though in 1645 he was fined £1,000, the fine was never paid. Indeed, in 1645 all three brothers were in the Parliamentary ‘Association’ of west Wales . But it is clear that the Puritan leaders of west Wales had little faith in them; and in the same year it became obvious that all was not well between them and Poyer and Laugharne . This disagreement became important in 1647 when Poyer threw all three into gaol; Poyer 's disobedience of Laugharne 's order to release them was one of the causes of his downfall later on. They were released, and at the end of the wars, officially pardoned. Not that the Royalists either thought highly of them; one of these in 1661 ( Laws , Little England , 356 = Camb. Register , i, 164) judged that Roger Lort was prepared to adhere to any principle or religion that would bring him wealth, and as for Sampson : ‘ he hath only the jaw of the Scriptural Sampson, yet he wrought much harm with it — he can pray as long as it profits him .’ It is, however, fair to say that Sampson , of all the three brothers, most resembles a genuine Puritan . [It looks as if he had been that Sampson Lort , aged 33, who in 1635 landed in the Bermudas ], and his daughter Elizabeth was m. to the Quaker , Charles Lloyd ( II ) of Dolobran (see under Lloyd of Dolobran ). On the other hand Roger alone made some show of service in arms for the king . It is believed that Sampson , too, favoured the Restoration ; he must have been dead by 1670 , for the owner of a seven-hearth house in Manorbier in 1670 was a Thomas Lort ( W. Wales Hist. Records , x, 190).

Roger Lort was a man who loved his ease, and was fond of composing Latin epigrams . He was made baronet in 1662 , and d. in 1664 . He was followed by his son, Sir JOHN LORT (d. 1673 ), and he by his son Sir GILBERT LORT , who d., unmarried, in 1698 . The estate passed to Gilbert 's sister ELIZABETH , who m. Alexander Campbell of Cawdor — thus it was that the house of Cawdor came to Pembrokeshire .

2 Henry LORT ( - ) [896].

Note: Sheriff 1619.Henry had three sons: ROGER (who lived atStackpole); JOHN (who lived at Prickaston or Prickeston, near Castlemartin church - see Fenton, Pembrokeshire, 1903 ed., 223; today only a farmhouse), and SAMPSON, of East Moor, near Manorbier, who m. a daughter of Sir John Philipps of Picton. All three 'trimmed' dexterously during the Civil Wars. In 1642 Roger was on the Parliament's Militia Commission for Pembrokeshire, but in the same year he and Sampson were members of the 'Royalist Association,' and Roger a Royalist officer; both brothers signed several declarations on the king's side in 1643-4; Roger persuaded Tenby to admit a royalist garrison, and Sampson was one of the gentry who spoke of attacking Pembroke. In 1643 Stackpole was taken by Rowland Laugharne (q.v.), but Roger Lort was not there - he had gone up to London to make his peace with Parliament, and though in 1645 he was fined £1,000, the fine was never paid. Indeed, in 1645 all three brothers were in the Parliamentary 'Association' of west Wales. But it is clear that the Puritan leaders of west Wales had little faith in them; and in the same year it became obvious that all was not well between them and Poyer and Laugharne. This disagreement became important in 1647 when Poyer threw all three into gaol; Poyer's disobedience of Laugharne's order to release them was one of the causes of his downfall later on. They were released, and at the end of the wars, officially pardoned. Not that the Royalists either thought highly of them; one of these in 1661 (Laws, Little England, 356 = Camb. Register, i, 164) judged that Roger Lort was prepared to adhere to any principle or religion that would bring him wealth, and as for Sampson: 'he hath only the jaw of the Scriptural Sampson, yet he wrought much harm with it - he can pray as long as it profits him.' It is, however, fair to say that Sampson, of all the three brothers, most resembles a genuine Puritan.

4 Roger LORT (1555-1613) [899]. Born 1555. Died 1613.

8 George LORT ( - ) [902].

GEORGE LORT came from Staffordshire to Pembrokeshire c. 1567 assteward of the Stackpole estate under Margaret Stanley; later onhe bought the estate.

9 [unnamed person] ( - ) [903].

5 [unnamed person] ( - ) [901].

3 [unnamed person] ( - ) [900].

Sampson LORT of Eastnoix & Stackpool (c. 1610-c. 1710)

1 Sampson LORT1 (c. 1610-c. 1710) [173]. Born c. 1610. Died c. 1710.

2 Henry LORT ( - ) [896].

Note: Sheriff 1619.Henry had three sons: ROGER (who lived atStackpole); JOHN (who lived at Prickaston or Prickeston, near Castlemartin church - see Fenton, Pembrokeshire, 1903 ed., 223; today only a farmhouse), and SAMPSON, of East Moor, near Manorbier, who m. a daughter of Sir John Philipps of Picton. All three 'trimmed' dexterously during the Civil Wars. In 1642 Roger was on the Parliament's Militia Commission for Pembrokeshire, but in the same year he and Sampson were members of the 'Royalist Association,' and Roger a Royalist officer; both brothers signed several declarations on the king's side in 1643-4; Roger persuaded Tenby to admit a royalist garrison, and Sampson was one of the gentry who spoke of attacking Pembroke. In 1643 Stackpole was taken by Rowland Laugharne (q.v.), but Roger Lort was not there - he had gone up to London to make his peace with Parliament, and though in 1645 he was fined £1,000, the fine was never paid. Indeed, in 1645 all three brothers were in the Parliamentary 'Association' of west Wales. But it is clear that the Puritan leaders of west Wales had little faith in them; and in the same year it became obvious that all was not well between them and Poyer and Laugharne. This disagreement became important in 1647 when Poyer threw all three into gaol; Poyer's disobedience of Laugharne's order to release them was one of the causes of his downfall later on. They were released, and at the end of the wars, officially pardoned. Not that the Royalists either thought highly of them; one of these in 1661 (Laws, Little England, 356 = Camb. Register, i, 164) judged that Roger Lort was prepared to adhere to any principle or religion that would bring him wealth, and as for Sampson: 'he hath only the jaw of the Scriptural Sampson, yet he wrought much harm with it - he can pray as long as it profits him.' It is, however, fair to say that Sampson, of all the three brothers, most resembles a genuine Puritan.

4 Roger LORT (1555-1613) [899]. Born 1555. Died 1613.

8 George LORT ( - ) [902].

GEORGE LORT came from Staffordshire to Pembrokeshire c. 1567 assteward of the Stackpole estate under Margaret Stanley; later onhe bought the estate.

9 [unnamed person] ( - ) [903].

5 [unnamed person] ( - ) [901].

3 [unnamed person] ( - ) [900].

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Sarah LORT (1633-1685)

1 Sarah Elizabeth LORT1 (1633-1685) [172]. Born 2 Nov 1633, Stockpole Court, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Died 1685.

2 Sampson LORT1 (c. 1610-c. 1710) [173]. Born c. 1610. Died c. 1710.

4 Henry LORT ( - ) [896].

Note: Sheriff 1619.Henry had three sons: ROGER (who lived atStackpole); JOHN (who lived at Prickaston or Prickeston, near Castlemartin church - see Fenton, Pembrokeshire, 1903 ed., 223; today only a farmhouse), and SAMPSON, of East Moor, near Manorbier, who m. a daughter of Sir John Philipps of Picton. All three 'trimmed' dexterously during the Civil Wars. In 1642 Roger was on the Parliament's Militia Commission for Pembrokeshire, but in the same year he and Sampson were members of the 'Royalist Association,' and Roger a Royalist officer; both brothers signed several declarations on the king's side in 1643-4; Roger persuaded Tenby to admit a royalist garrison, and Sampson was one of the gentry who spoke of attacking Pembroke. In 1643 Stackpole was taken by Rowland Laugharne (q.v.), but Roger Lort was not there - he had gone up to London to make his peace with Parliament, and though in 1645 he was fined £1,000, the fine was never paid. Indeed, in 1645 all three brothers were in the Parliamentary 'Association' of west Wales. But it is clear that the Puritan leaders of west Wales had little faith in them; and in the same year it became obvious that all was not well between them and Poyer and Laugharne. This disagreement became important in 1647 when Poyer threw all three into gaol; Poyer's disobedience of Laugharne's order to release them was one of the causes of his downfall later on. They were released, and at the end of the wars, officially pardoned. Not that the Royalists either thought highly of them; one of these in 1661 (Laws, Little England, 356 = Camb. Register, i, 164) judged that Roger Lort was prepared to adhere to any principle or religion that would bring him wealth, and as for Sampson: 'he hath only the jaw of the Scriptural Sampson, yet he wrought much harm with it - he can pray as long as it profits him.' It is, however, fair to say that Sampson, of all the three brothers, most resembles a genuine Puritan.

8 Roger LORT (1555-1613) [899]. Born 1555. Died 1613.

9 [unnamed person] ( - ) [901].

5 [unnamed person] ( - ) [900].

3 Olive PHILLIPS (1615-c. 1715) [174]. Born 1615. Died c. 1715.

6 John PHILLIPS ( -1629) [175]. Born. Died 27 Mar 1629.

12 Morgan PHILLIPS ( - ) [904].

13 Elizabeth FLETCHER (1551- ) [905]. Born 1551.

7 Ann PERROTT (c. 1555- ) [176]. Born c. 1555. Died.

14 John PERROTT (SIR) (c. 1508-1583) [177]. Born c. 1508. Died 1583.

Died in the Tower.

15 Jane PRUET (Widow of Sir Lewis POLLARD) ( - ) [178]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Eleanor LOUVAINE ( - )

1 Eleanor DE LOUVAINE ( - ) [1000].

2 Matthew DE LOUVAINE ( - ) [998].

4 Matthew DE LOUVAINE ( - ) [996].

5 Muriel ( - ) [997].

3 Maud POYNTZ ( - ) [999].

Hawise LOUVAINE ( - )

1 Hawise DE LOUVAINE ( - ) [990].

2 Matthew DE LOUVAINE ( - ) [996].

3 Muriel ( - ) [997].

Matthew LOUVAINE ( - )

1 Matthew DE LOUVAINE ( - ) [996].

Matthew LOUVAINE ( - )

1 Matthew DE LOUVAINE ( - ) [998].

2 Matthew DE LOUVAINE ( - ) [996].

3 Muriel ( - ) [997].

David LOWETH (1969- )

1 David John LOWETH (1969- ) [357]. Born 4 May 1969. Died.

2 Kenneth Lewis LOWETH (1921-1997) [353]. Born 18 Aug 1921. Marr Elizabeth Annie STANKLEY. Died 28 Sep 1997.

3 Elizabeth Annie STANKLEY (1929- ) [352]. Born 3 Mar 1929. Died.

6 John James STANKLEY (1888-1954) [341]. Born 8 Sep 1888. Died 6 Mar 1954.

12 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

13 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Died.

7 Christina Lily GREAVES (1891-1977) [342]. Born 21 Dec 1891. Died 26 May 1977.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

Katharine LOWETH (1971- )

1 Katharine Louise LOWETH (1971- ) [358]. Born 17 Mar 1971. Died.

2 Kenneth Lewis LOWETH (1921-1997) [353]. Born 18 Aug 1921. Marr Elizabeth Annie STANKLEY. Died 28 Sep 1997.

3 Elizabeth Annie STANKLEY (1929- ) [352]. Born 3 Mar 1929. Died.

6 John James STANKLEY (1888-1954) [341]. Born 8 Sep 1888. Died 6 Mar 1954.

12 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

13 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Died.

7 Christina Lily GREAVES (1891-1977) [342]. Born 21 Dec 1891. Died 26 May 1977.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

Kenneth LOWETH (1921-1997)

1 Kenneth Lewis LOWETH (1921-1997) [353]. Born 18 Aug 1921. Marr Elizabeth Annie STANKLEY. Died 28 Sep 1997.

Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884)

1 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

2 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

Piers LUTEGARESHALE ( - )

1 Piers de LUTEGARESHALE ( - ) [586].

Dorothy MACKAY (1920- )

picture

Mother: Emily WITHY, Image 30.01.2014 21.14.11 0145

1 Dorothy Jean MACKAY (1920- ) [159]. Born 23 Feb 1920. Died.

2 Roderick MACKAY (1879-1960) [156]. Born 9 Feb 1879. Died 12 Nov 1960.

3 Emily WITHY (1877-1971) [138]. Born 21 Apr 1877, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 2 Aug 1971.

6 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

12 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

13 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

7 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

Margaret MACKAY (1915- )

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Mother: Emily WITHY, Image 30.01.2014 21.14.11 0145

1 Margaret Christine MACKAY (1915- ) [157]. Born 1 Aug 1915. Died.

2 Roderick MACKAY (1879-1960) [156]. Born 9 Feb 1879. Died 12 Nov 1960.

3 Emily WITHY (1877-1971) [138]. Born 21 Apr 1877, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 2 Aug 1971.

6 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

12 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

13 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

7 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

Roderick MACKAY (1879-1960)

1 Roderick MACKAY (1879-1960) [156]. Born 9 Feb 1879. Died 12 Nov 1960.

Winifred MACKAY (1917- )

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Mother: Emily WITHY, Image 30.01.2014 21.14.11 0145

1 Winifred Eleanor MACKAY (1917- ) [158]. Born 11 Jul 1917. Died.

2 Roderick MACKAY (1879-1960) [156]. Born 9 Feb 1879. Died 12 Nov 1960.

3 Emily WITHY (1877-1971) [138]. Born 21 Apr 1877, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 2 Aug 1971.

6 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

12 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

13 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

7 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

Andrew MACLELLAN (1955- )

1 Andrew MACLELLAN (1955- ) [1198]. Born 1955. Marr Angela DENHAM 23 Jul 1977.

2 Kenneth Basil Withy MACLELLAN (1916- ) [1195]. Born 30 Aug 1916.

Named after Rachel's brother Basil who died at The Somme (2 Jul 1916 aged 30 yrs just weeks before Rachel's son Kenneth Basil was born).

He worked for MacLellan Rubber.

He is living in Inverness.

4 Kenneth MACLELLAN (1889-1981) [1192]. Born 8 Dec 1889, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Marr Rachel Madeline WITHY 2 Apr 1913, Stranton Parish Church, W Hartelpool. Died 7 Nov 1981.

Kenneth MacLELLAN was involved in the family firm MacLellan Rubber (est 1871 Glasgow) and later was its Chairman

Rachel and Kenneth lived in Bearsden, Glasgow & they had four sons

8 Peter MACLELLAN (1856- ) [2000]. Born 1856, Barony, Glasgow, scotland.

9 Helen E MACLELLAN (1865- ) [2001]. Born 1865, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

In 1891 census, lived at "Montague Terrace, Kelvinside, Govan, Scotland.

5 Rachel Madeline WITHY (1891-1979) [446]. Born 31 Dec 1891, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 16 Apr 1979.

Rachel was bridesmaid to Dora nannette Pyman in 1912.

10 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

11 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

3 Jean Forrester PATON (1927-2008) [1196]. Born 5 Sep 1927. Died 11 Mar 2008.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Andrew MACLELLAN (1925- )

1 Andrew Patrick Withy MACLELLAN (1925- ) [1203]. Born 29 Nov 1925. Marr Mary BAGNELL 2 Apr 1954.

Went into the army, and retired as a Major-General (CB, CVO, MBE), Military assistant to the Chief of the Defence Staff (Earl Mountbatten of Burma) & was CO 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards in the 1960's.

In retirement he was Governor and Keeper of the Jewel House, Tower of London, from 18th July 1984-89.

2 Kenneth MACLELLAN (1889-1981) [1192]. Born 8 Dec 1889, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Marr Rachel Madeline WITHY 2 Apr 1913, Stranton Parish Church, W Hartelpool. Died 7 Nov 1981.

Kenneth MacLELLAN was involved in the family firm MacLellan Rubber (est 1871 Glasgow) and later was its Chairman

Rachel and Kenneth lived in Bearsden, Glasgow & they had four sons

4 Peter MACLELLAN (1856- ) [2000]. Born 1856, Barony, Glasgow, scotland.

8 Peter MACLELLAN (1807-bef1881) [2006]. Born 1807. Died bef 1881.

The origins of the company date to 1805 when Donald and Humphrey MacLellan opened a hardware shop at 178 Saltmarket, Glasgow, Scotland. The partnership only lasted four years and in 1809 Donald set up on his own around the corner at 5 The Trongate, as Donald MacLellan, hardware merchant, specialising in supplying pedlars. In 1826, the shop moved to 9 Trongate. As he had no children of his own, Donald planned to pass his business to his nephews Peter and Walter MacLellan, the sons of his eldest brother George. Peter served an apprenticeship with Andrew Liddle, an ironmonger, with premises at 102 Argyle Street, Glasgow, and owner of the Globe Foundry, Glasgow.

Donald died in 1831 and his widow moved the shop to 115 Trongate. On 1 November 1831, Walter MacLellan joined his aunt in the business. On completion of his apprenticeship in June 1832, Peter followed his brother into the family business. Until the brothers became old enough to run the business themselves, another uncle, also called Peter, took over the stock and furnishings for the sum of £337 from his brother's widow. In 1836, an additional warehouse was opened at 26 Robertson Street, Glasgow. Uncle Peter retired in 1839 and the brothers formed P & W MacLellan. The firm diversified further to respond to the growing needs of Glasgow industries. They continued to supply rural Scotland having an agent in Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute. In 1844, the brothers began manufacturing on their own account, renting a small smith shop in Greenhill Place, Glasgow, before purchasing their own premises the following year at 20 New Wynd, Glasgow. In the Glasgow directory of 1846 they advertised as ironmongers, smiths, gasfitters and bellhangers. They added iron merchanting in 1848 at which time they appear to have started making iron bridges. Construction of their first bridge across Glasgow's River Clyde started in January 1851 and was completed in June 1852. Around 1851-1852, they converted their works in New Wynd into an iron warehouse and purchased premises at 10 Adelphi Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow, for £2500. They named their premises the Clutha Iron Works.

In 1854, the brothers took their youngest brother, Duncan, into partnership giving him a fifth share in the profits. In this year they also added a further activity to their portfolio - the stamping of bolts and rivets. They expanded again in 1856 investing another £1000 in their New Wynd warehouse and purchasing property in Dundas Street, Glasgow, and the Albert Grain Mills which they converted into workshops.

In August 1865, Walter MacLellan purchased the Clydesdale Foundry in Paisley Road, Glasgow. Before the plans for the site were carried out, Peter died on 26 May 1866. Under the terms of his will the remaining partners had to pay out his stake of £33,000 to his widow and children which meant capital was in short supply. In 1867, George MacLellan Blair, nephew of Peter and Walter became a junior partner. In that year, they again diversified taking the lead in the establishment of the Monkland Oil Refinery Co Ltd at Drumshangie, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

In 1867, P & W MacLellan set up an associate business Blair & Gray, to manufacture boilers, build bridges and lighthouses, and undertake other structural engineering contracts. Their premises were at Clydesdale Iron Works, Kinning Park, and the manager was James MacLellan Blair, brother of George. By this time the company had agencies for a number of machine tool and toolmakers and other concerns, like the safemakers, Milner, Chatwood & Tom. Two new P & W MacLellan partners were created in the 1870s - George Scott MacLellan, son of Walter and John P Smith, manager of the Clutha works, in recognition of his success with the patented embossed steel sleeper. In 1876, the firm moved into the teak trade with Wallace Brothers, Britain's main importer. The deal gave P & W MacLellan control of the sale of all Bombay Burma teak on the Clyde and 2.5 per cent commission on the eight to ten thousand loads a year.

In autumn 1876, Walter and Duncan MacLellan embarked on a year long tour of Asia and the Far East. Meanwhile, John P Smith resigned as a partner and manager of the Clutha works and was replaced by T Arthur Arroll, son of the Alloa brewer, Scotland.

In 1877, P & W MacLellan opened a Liverpool branch and also began supplying India rubber products, the rubber probably coming from their sister business George MacLellan & Co. At the same time another associate company, Thomson Gray & Co, was established to own ships and provide marine insurance cover.

During 1878, the West of Scotland shipbuilding and engineering industries slipped rapidly into recession. In the autumn of that year, the whole of Glasgow was shaken by the collapse of the City of Glasgow Bank, with whom P & W MacLellan had an account. Fortunately, the firm fared a good deal better than most of their competitors.

Orders began to pick up again in 1879 with Indian State Railways ordering 48 bridges and William Arrol & Co, a Glasgow bridge builder, placing an order for 12,000 tons of steel for the Forth Railway Bridge, Scotland. The Forth Bridge contract however was cancelled when a storm hit and destroyed the Tay Bridge, Scotland. The demand for railway bridges was not greatly dented by the Tay Bridge disaster and in February 1880 the South Indian Railways ordered a further 48. It was also in this year that Walter MacLellan purchased the Carntyne Iron Co, Glasgow, in order to ensure a steady supply of iron. In 1883, the firm won the contract to supply the approaches for a completely redesigned Forth Bridge. This was to be the firm's first experience of working in steel.

The teak business continued to be successful until the shipbuilding industry recession of the early 1880s when it became much harder to dispose of the booked consignments. Orders were scarcer in the 1880s but P & W MacLellan always managed to secure enough contracts to keep business going. Their major contracts during this time were the roof of the new Glasgow Central Station and ironwork for Glasgow City Chambers. The partners managed to remain confident in the future and, in 1885, purchased a foundry in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, for £2000. In 1886, they also purchased the Monkland Iron Works and the Chapel Hall Iron Works at Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Their partners in this venture were James Watson & Co, pig iron merchants. Business picked up a little in the later part of the decade but it was not until mid-1889 with major Indian contracts that the bridge business once again flourished. The firm was dealt a blow in August 1889 when Walter MacLellan died leaving a little over £39,000. In order to put the firm on a surer footing, the partners decided to convert to a public limited company. Therefore, in 1890, the business was incorporated as P & W MacLellan Ltd with offices in the Trongate, Glasgow and 8 Great Winchester Street, London, England. The firm, in 1890, was one of Scotland's most significant businesses, employing over 3000 people at its Clutha Works and Trongate site.

Another slump hit the Clyde shipbuilding and engineering trades in 1891 and P & W MacLellan Ltd had to fight hard to win business. At this point they re-negotiated the teak contract creating the Clyde Teak Pool. Some bridge contracts were secured with William T MacLellan returning from a sales trip to Brazil with large orders for the Penambuco Harbour, but times were on the whole hard for the firm.

During the First World War the Clutha Works were given over to munitions production and producing steel wagons and tracks for transporting goods to the Front. William Turner MacLellan, chairman of the company, moved to the Ministry of Munitions and was responsible for organising steel supplies. Following the war, the business expanded, taking over the Forth Shipbreaking Yard, Bo'ness, Falkirk, Scotland, but the company was hit hard by the recession of the early 1920s, the Clutha works only remaining open by accepting contracts at virtually cost price. However, the company did not make a financially loss until 1932. This loss resulted in large-scale redundancies and the Clutha works were run on a skeleton staff. By 1934, the business was back in profit and with re-armament underway, the company started to produce aircraft hangers for the Government.

The Second World War saw MacLellan producing more hangers and munitions for the war effort and also saw the building of landing craft and other prefabricated vessels at a disused dockyard at Abbotsinch, Glasgow, and the Clutha works.

Post-war activity saw pipework being supplied to various hydro-electic schemes in Scotland along with overseas bridge building contracts and repair work to war-damaged factories. The late 1940s and 1950s saw continued growth for the company and in 1961, new offices and a warehouse were built at the Clutha works to replace the Trongate offices. The early 1960s saw a downturn in profits for the first time since the 1930s, with strike action in 1960 resulting in the Clutha works being closed for 6 weeks. Competition with Japanese and German iron and steel producers lead to further losses and, in 1962, the company undertook major restructuring and cost cutting measures. Further losses saw the closure of the London office, the sale of the Bo'ness shipbreaking yard, and a policy that no large-scale contracts be accepted unless fabrication was sub-contracted.

By 1966 several major contracts, such as the steelworks for Bell's whisky blending and bottling store at Perth, Scotland, saw the company grow in strength. The early 1970s saw the collapse of one of the company's biggest clients, Upper Clyde Shipbuilders, but an upturn in the building market lead the company to look to the building trades for future prosperity. Although the late 1970s saw the company back in profit, demand for fabricated goods was weak and the Clutha works closed in 1980, he company concentrating on supplying fastenings to the building and engineering trades. In 1997, P & W Maclellan plc became Haden MacLellan Holdings plc, changing its name again to Infant plc in 2000.





The origins of P. & W. MacLellan Ltd. date to 1805 when Donald and Humphrey MacLellan opened a hardware shop at 178 Saltmarket, Glasgow. The partnership was short-lived and in 1809 Donald set up on his own at 5 The Trongate, as Donald MacLellan, hardware merchant, specialising in supplying pedlars.

When Donald retired in 1839, he passed on the business to his nephews Peter and Walter. The company became P.& W. MacLellan. The firm began to diversify and manufacture its own products. In the Glasgow directory of 1846, P. & W. MacLellan advertised as ironmongers, smiths, gasfitters, and bellhangers. The company began iron merchanting in 1848 and started making iron bridges. Construction of the firm's first bridge across Glasgow's River Clyde started in January 1851 and was completed in June 1852.
Around 1852, MacLellans converted their works into an iron warehouse and purchased premises at 10 Adelphi Street in Kinning Park, Glasgow. They named their premises the Clutha Iron Works. In 1865 the company purchased the Clydesdale Foundry in Paisley Road. In 1890 the business became P. & W. MacLellans Limited. The company was now one of Scotland's most significant businesses, employing over 3000 people.

During the First World War, the Clutha Works were given over to munitions production and producing steel wagons and tracks for transporting goods to the Front. Following the war the business expanded, taking over the Forth Shipbreaking Yard in Falkirk, but the company was hit hard by the recession of the 1920s, the Clutha works only remaining open by accepting contracts at virtually cost price.

The Second World War saw MacLellans producing more munitions for the war effort and the building of landing craft at the Clutha Works. The company continued to grow after the war; pipework was supplied to various hydro-electric schemes in Scotland along with overseas bridge building contracts and repair work to war-damaged factories.

Competition with Japanese and German iron and steel producers meant that P. & W. MacLellan Ltd. began to suffer severe losses from the 1960s. Although the late 1970s saw the company back in profit, demand for fabricated goods was weak and the Clutha Works closed down in 1980. The company concentrated on supplying fastenings to the building and engineering trades. In 1997, P. & W. MacLellan Ltd. became Haden MacLellan Holdings Ltd., changing its name to Infant plc in 2000.

P. & W. MacLellan was an early user of commercial overprints; they can be found on 1d Inland Revenue stamps (type of 1868-1881) and the 1881 1d Lilac stamps.

9 Elizabeth (1819- ) [2003]. Born 1819, Greenock, Scotland.

5 Helen E MACLELLAN (1865- ) [2001]. Born 1865, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

In 1891 census, lived at "Montague Terrace, Kelvinside, Govan, Scotland.

3 Rachel Madeline WITHY (1891-1979) [446]. Born 31 Dec 1891, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 16 Apr 1979.

Rachel was bridesmaid to Dora nannette Pyman in 1912.

6 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

12 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

13 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

7 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

David MACLELLAN (1962- )

1 David MACLELLAN (1962- ) [1200]. Born 1962.

2 Kenneth Basil Withy MACLELLAN (1916- ) [1195]. Born 30 Aug 1916.

Named after Rachel's brother Basil who died at The Somme (2 Jul 1916 aged 30 yrs just weeks before Rachel's son Kenneth Basil was born).

He worked for MacLellan Rubber.

He is living in Inverness.

4 Kenneth MACLELLAN (1889-1981) [1192]. Born 8 Dec 1889, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Marr Rachel Madeline WITHY 2 Apr 1913, Stranton Parish Church, W Hartelpool. Died 7 Nov 1981.

Kenneth MacLELLAN was involved in the family firm MacLellan Rubber (est 1871 Glasgow) and later was its Chairman

Rachel and Kenneth lived in Bearsden, Glasgow & they had four sons

8 Peter MACLELLAN (1856- ) [2000]. Born 1856, Barony, Glasgow, scotland.

9 Helen E MACLELLAN (1865- ) [2001]. Born 1865, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

In 1891 census, lived at "Montague Terrace, Kelvinside, Govan, Scotland.

5 Rachel Madeline WITHY (1891-1979) [446]. Born 31 Dec 1891, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 16 Apr 1979.

Rachel was bridesmaid to Dora nannette Pyman in 1912.

10 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

11 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

3 Jean Forrester PATON (1927-2008) [1196]. Born 5 Sep 1927. Died 11 Mar 2008.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Ingrid MACLELLAN (1953- )

1 Ingrid MACLELLAN (1953- ) [1197]. Born 1953.

2 Kenneth Basil Withy MACLELLAN (1916- ) [1195]. Born 30 Aug 1916.

Named after Rachel's brother Basil who died at The Somme (2 Jul 1916 aged 30 yrs just weeks before Rachel's son Kenneth Basil was born).

He worked for MacLellan Rubber.

He is living in Inverness.

4 Kenneth MACLELLAN (1889-1981) [1192]. Born 8 Dec 1889, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Marr Rachel Madeline WITHY 2 Apr 1913, Stranton Parish Church, W Hartelpool. Died 7 Nov 1981.

Kenneth MacLELLAN was involved in the family firm MacLellan Rubber (est 1871 Glasgow) and later was its Chairman

Rachel and Kenneth lived in Bearsden, Glasgow & they had four sons

8 Peter MACLELLAN (1856- ) [2000]. Born 1856, Barony, Glasgow, scotland.

9 Helen E MACLELLAN (1865- ) [2001]. Born 1865, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

In 1891 census, lived at "Montague Terrace, Kelvinside, Govan, Scotland.

5 Rachel Madeline WITHY (1891-1979) [446]. Born 31 Dec 1891, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 16 Apr 1979.

Rachel was bridesmaid to Dora nannette Pyman in 1912.

10 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

11 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

3 Jean Forrester PATON (1927-2008) [1196]. Born 5 Sep 1927. Died 11 Mar 2008.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

John MACLELLAN (1919- )

1 John Derek Harwood MACLELLAN (1919- ) [1202]. Born 23 Sep 1919.

worked for MacLellan Rubber in Glasgow. John never married and still lives in Glasgow.

2 Kenneth MACLELLAN (1889-1981) [1192]. Born 8 Dec 1889, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Marr Rachel Madeline WITHY 2 Apr 1913, Stranton Parish Church, W Hartelpool. Died 7 Nov 1981.

Kenneth MacLELLAN was involved in the family firm MacLellan Rubber (est 1871 Glasgow) and later was its Chairman

Rachel and Kenneth lived in Bearsden, Glasgow & they had four sons

4 Peter MACLELLAN (1856- ) [2000]. Born 1856, Barony, Glasgow, scotland.

8 Peter MACLELLAN (1807-bef1881) [2006]. Born 1807. Died bef 1881.

The origins of the company date to 1805 when Donald and Humphrey MacLellan opened a hardware shop at 178 Saltmarket, Glasgow, Scotland. The partnership only lasted four years and in 1809 Donald set up on his own around the corner at 5 The Trongate, as Donald MacLellan, hardware merchant, specialising in supplying pedlars. In 1826, the shop moved to 9 Trongate. As he had no children of his own, Donald planned to pass his business to his nephews Peter and Walter MacLellan, the sons of his eldest brother George. Peter served an apprenticeship with Andrew Liddle, an ironmonger, with premises at 102 Argyle Street, Glasgow, and owner of the Globe Foundry, Glasgow.

Donald died in 1831 and his widow moved the shop to 115 Trongate. On 1 November 1831, Walter MacLellan joined his aunt in the business. On completion of his apprenticeship in June 1832, Peter followed his brother into the family business. Until the brothers became old enough to run the business themselves, another uncle, also called Peter, took over the stock and furnishings for the sum of £337 from his brother's widow. In 1836, an additional warehouse was opened at 26 Robertson Street, Glasgow. Uncle Peter retired in 1839 and the brothers formed P & W MacLellan. The firm diversified further to respond to the growing needs of Glasgow industries. They continued to supply rural Scotland having an agent in Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute. In 1844, the brothers began manufacturing on their own account, renting a small smith shop in Greenhill Place, Glasgow, before purchasing their own premises the following year at 20 New Wynd, Glasgow. In the Glasgow directory of 1846 they advertised as ironmongers, smiths, gasfitters and bellhangers. They added iron merchanting in 1848 at which time they appear to have started making iron bridges. Construction of their first bridge across Glasgow's River Clyde started in January 1851 and was completed in June 1852. Around 1851-1852, they converted their works in New Wynd into an iron warehouse and purchased premises at 10 Adelphi Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow, for £2500. They named their premises the Clutha Iron Works.

In 1854, the brothers took their youngest brother, Duncan, into partnership giving him a fifth share in the profits. In this year they also added a further activity to their portfolio - the stamping of bolts and rivets. They expanded again in 1856 investing another £1000 in their New Wynd warehouse and purchasing property in Dundas Street, Glasgow, and the Albert Grain Mills which they converted into workshops.

In August 1865, Walter MacLellan purchased the Clydesdale Foundry in Paisley Road, Glasgow. Before the plans for the site were carried out, Peter died on 26 May 1866. Under the terms of his will the remaining partners had to pay out his stake of £33,000 to his widow and children which meant capital was in short supply. In 1867, George MacLellan Blair, nephew of Peter and Walter became a junior partner. In that year, they again diversified taking the lead in the establishment of the Monkland Oil Refinery Co Ltd at Drumshangie, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

In 1867, P & W MacLellan set up an associate business Blair & Gray, to manufacture boilers, build bridges and lighthouses, and undertake other structural engineering contracts. Their premises were at Clydesdale Iron Works, Kinning Park, and the manager was James MacLellan Blair, brother of George. By this time the company had agencies for a number of machine tool and toolmakers and other concerns, like the safemakers, Milner, Chatwood & Tom. Two new P & W MacLellan partners were created in the 1870s - George Scott MacLellan, son of Walter and John P Smith, manager of the Clutha works, in recognition of his success with the patented embossed steel sleeper. In 1876, the firm moved into the teak trade with Wallace Brothers, Britain's main importer. The deal gave P & W MacLellan control of the sale of all Bombay Burma teak on the Clyde and 2.5 per cent commission on the eight to ten thousand loads a year.

In autumn 1876, Walter and Duncan MacLellan embarked on a year long tour of Asia and the Far East. Meanwhile, John P Smith resigned as a partner and manager of the Clutha works and was replaced by T Arthur Arroll, son of the Alloa brewer, Scotland.

In 1877, P & W MacLellan opened a Liverpool branch and also began supplying India rubber products, the rubber probably coming from their sister business George MacLellan & Co. At the same time another associate company, Thomson Gray & Co, was established to own ships and provide marine insurance cover.

During 1878, the West of Scotland shipbuilding and engineering industries slipped rapidly into recession. In the autumn of that year, the whole of Glasgow was shaken by the collapse of the City of Glasgow Bank, with whom P & W MacLellan had an account. Fortunately, the firm fared a good deal better than most of their competitors.

Orders began to pick up again in 1879 with Indian State Railways ordering 48 bridges and William Arrol & Co, a Glasgow bridge builder, placing an order for 12,000 tons of steel for the Forth Railway Bridge, Scotland. The Forth Bridge contract however was cancelled when a storm hit and destroyed the Tay Bridge, Scotland. The demand for railway bridges was not greatly dented by the Tay Bridge disaster and in February 1880 the South Indian Railways ordered a further 48. It was also in this year that Walter MacLellan purchased the Carntyne Iron Co, Glasgow, in order to ensure a steady supply of iron. In 1883, the firm won the contract to supply the approaches for a completely redesigned Forth Bridge. This was to be the firm's first experience of working in steel.

The teak business continued to be successful until the shipbuilding industry recession of the early 1880s when it became much harder to dispose of the booked consignments. Orders were scarcer in the 1880s but P & W MacLellan always managed to secure enough contracts to keep business going. Their major contracts during this time were the roof of the new Glasgow Central Station and ironwork for Glasgow City Chambers. The partners managed to remain confident in the future and, in 1885, purchased a foundry in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, for £2000. In 1886, they also purchased the Monkland Iron Works and the Chapel Hall Iron Works at Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Their partners in this venture were James Watson & Co, pig iron merchants. Business picked up a little in the later part of the decade but it was not until mid-1889 with major Indian contracts that the bridge business once again flourished. The firm was dealt a blow in August 1889 when Walter MacLellan died leaving a little over £39,000. In order to put the firm on a surer footing, the partners decided to convert to a public limited company. Therefore, in 1890, the business was incorporated as P & W MacLellan Ltd with offices in the Trongate, Glasgow and 8 Great Winchester Street, London, England. The firm, in 1890, was one of Scotland's most significant businesses, employing over 3000 people at its Clutha Works and Trongate site.

Another slump hit the Clyde shipbuilding and engineering trades in 1891 and P & W MacLellan Ltd had to fight hard to win business. At this point they re-negotiated the teak contract creating the Clyde Teak Pool. Some bridge contracts were secured with William T MacLellan returning from a sales trip to Brazil with large orders for the Penambuco Harbour, but times were on the whole hard for the firm.

During the First World War the Clutha Works were given over to munitions production and producing steel wagons and tracks for transporting goods to the Front. William Turner MacLellan, chairman of the company, moved to the Ministry of Munitions and was responsible for organising steel supplies. Following the war, the business expanded, taking over the Forth Shipbreaking Yard, Bo'ness, Falkirk, Scotland, but the company was hit hard by the recession of the early 1920s, the Clutha works only remaining open by accepting contracts at virtually cost price. However, the company did not make a financially loss until 1932. This loss resulted in large-scale redundancies and the Clutha works were run on a skeleton staff. By 1934, the business was back in profit and with re-armament underway, the company started to produce aircraft hangers for the Government.

The Second World War saw MacLellan producing more hangers and munitions for the war effort and also saw the building of landing craft and other prefabricated vessels at a disused dockyard at Abbotsinch, Glasgow, and the Clutha works.

Post-war activity saw pipework being supplied to various hydro-electic schemes in Scotland along with overseas bridge building contracts and repair work to war-damaged factories. The late 1940s and 1950s saw continued growth for the company and in 1961, new offices and a warehouse were built at the Clutha works to replace the Trongate offices. The early 1960s saw a downturn in profits for the first time since the 1930s, with strike action in 1960 resulting in the Clutha works being closed for 6 weeks. Competition with Japanese and German iron and steel producers lead to further losses and, in 1962, the company undertook major restructuring and cost cutting measures. Further losses saw the closure of the London office, the sale of the Bo'ness shipbreaking yard, and a policy that no large-scale contracts be accepted unless fabrication was sub-contracted.

By 1966 several major contracts, such as the steelworks for Bell's whisky blending and bottling store at Perth, Scotland, saw the company grow in strength. The early 1970s saw the collapse of one of the company's biggest clients, Upper Clyde Shipbuilders, but an upturn in the building market lead the company to look to the building trades for future prosperity. Although the late 1970s saw the company back in profit, demand for fabricated goods was weak and the Clutha works closed in 1980, he company concentrating on supplying fastenings to the building and engineering trades. In 1997, P & W Maclellan plc became Haden MacLellan Holdings plc, changing its name again to Infant plc in 2000.





The origins of P. & W. MacLellan Ltd. date to 1805 when Donald and Humphrey MacLellan opened a hardware shop at 178 Saltmarket, Glasgow. The partnership was short-lived and in 1809 Donald set up on his own at 5 The Trongate, as Donald MacLellan, hardware merchant, specialising in supplying pedlars.

When Donald retired in 1839, he passed on the business to his nephews Peter and Walter. The company became P.& W. MacLellan. The firm began to diversify and manufacture its own products. In the Glasgow directory of 1846, P. & W. MacLellan advertised as ironmongers, smiths, gasfitters, and bellhangers. The company began iron merchanting in 1848 and started making iron bridges. Construction of the firm's first bridge across Glasgow's River Clyde started in January 1851 and was completed in June 1852.
Around 1852, MacLellans converted their works into an iron warehouse and purchased premises at 10 Adelphi Street in Kinning Park, Glasgow. They named their premises the Clutha Iron Works. In 1865 the company purchased the Clydesdale Foundry in Paisley Road. In 1890 the business became P. & W. MacLellans Limited. The company was now one of Scotland's most significant businesses, employing over 3000 people.

During the First World War, the Clutha Works were given over to munitions production and producing steel wagons and tracks for transporting goods to the Front. Following the war the business expanded, taking over the Forth Shipbreaking Yard in Falkirk, but the company was hit hard by the recession of the 1920s, the Clutha works only remaining open by accepting contracts at virtually cost price.

The Second World War saw MacLellans producing more munitions for the war effort and the building of landing craft at the Clutha Works. The company continued to grow after the war; pipework was supplied to various hydro-electric schemes in Scotland along with overseas bridge building contracts and repair work to war-damaged factories.

Competition with Japanese and German iron and steel producers meant that P. & W. MacLellan Ltd. began to suffer severe losses from the 1960s. Although the late 1970s saw the company back in profit, demand for fabricated goods was weak and the Clutha Works closed down in 1980. The company concentrated on supplying fastenings to the building and engineering trades. In 1997, P. & W. MacLellan Ltd. became Haden MacLellan Holdings Ltd., changing its name to Infant plc in 2000.

P. & W. MacLellan was an early user of commercial overprints; they can be found on 1d Inland Revenue stamps (type of 1868-1881) and the 1881 1d Lilac stamps.

9 Elizabeth (1819- ) [2003]. Born 1819, Greenock, Scotland.

5 Helen E MACLELLAN (1865- ) [2001]. Born 1865, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

In 1891 census, lived at "Montague Terrace, Kelvinside, Govan, Scotland.

3 Rachel Madeline WITHY (1891-1979) [446]. Born 31 Dec 1891, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 16 Apr 1979.

Rachel was bridesmaid to Dora nannette Pyman in 1912.

6 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

12 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

13 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

7 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Kenneth MACLELLAN (1889-1981)

1 Kenneth MACLELLAN (1889-1981) [1192]. Born 8 Dec 1889, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Marr Rachel Madeline WITHY 2 Apr 1913, Stranton Parish Church, W Hartelpool. Died 7 Nov 1981.

Kenneth MacLELLAN was involved in the family firm MacLellan Rubber (est 1871 Glasgow) and later was its Chairman

Rachel and Kenneth lived in Bearsden, Glasgow & they had four sons

2 Peter MACLELLAN (1856- ) [2000]. Born 1856, Barony, Glasgow, scotland.

4 Peter MACLELLAN (1807-bef1881) [2006]. Born 1807. Died bef 1881.

The origins of the company date to 1805 when Donald and Humphrey MacLellan opened a hardware shop at 178 Saltmarket, Glasgow, Scotland. The partnership only lasted four years and in 1809 Donald set up on his own around the corner at 5 The Trongate, as Donald MacLellan, hardware merchant, specialising in supplying pedlars. In 1826, the shop moved to 9 Trongate. As he had no children of his own, Donald planned to pass his business to his nephews Peter and Walter MacLellan, the sons of his eldest brother George. Peter served an apprenticeship with Andrew Liddle, an ironmonger, with premises at 102 Argyle Street, Glasgow, and owner of the Globe Foundry, Glasgow.

Donald died in 1831 and his widow moved the shop to 115 Trongate. On 1 November 1831, Walter MacLellan joined his aunt in the business. On completion of his apprenticeship in June 1832, Peter followed his brother into the family business. Until the brothers became old enough to run the business themselves, another uncle, also called Peter, took over the stock and furnishings for the sum of £337 from his brother's widow. In 1836, an additional warehouse was opened at 26 Robertson Street, Glasgow. Uncle Peter retired in 1839 and the brothers formed P & W MacLellan. The firm diversified further to respond to the growing needs of Glasgow industries. They continued to supply rural Scotland having an agent in Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute. In 1844, the brothers began manufacturing on their own account, renting a small smith shop in Greenhill Place, Glasgow, before purchasing their own premises the following year at 20 New Wynd, Glasgow. In the Glasgow directory of 1846 they advertised as ironmongers, smiths, gasfitters and bellhangers. They added iron merchanting in 1848 at which time they appear to have started making iron bridges. Construction of their first bridge across Glasgow's River Clyde started in January 1851 and was completed in June 1852. Around 1851-1852, they converted their works in New Wynd into an iron warehouse and purchased premises at 10 Adelphi Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow, for £2500. They named their premises the Clutha Iron Works.

In 1854, the brothers took their youngest brother, Duncan, into partnership giving him a fifth share in the profits. In this year they also added a further activity to their portfolio - the stamping of bolts and rivets. They expanded again in 1856 investing another £1000 in their New Wynd warehouse and purchasing property in Dundas Street, Glasgow, and the Albert Grain Mills which they converted into workshops.

In August 1865, Walter MacLellan purchased the Clydesdale Foundry in Paisley Road, Glasgow. Before the plans for the site were carried out, Peter died on 26 May 1866. Under the terms of his will the remaining partners had to pay out his stake of £33,000 to his widow and children which meant capital was in short supply. In 1867, George MacLellan Blair, nephew of Peter and Walter became a junior partner. In that year, they again diversified taking the lead in the establishment of the Monkland Oil Refinery Co Ltd at Drumshangie, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

In 1867, P & W MacLellan set up an associate business Blair & Gray, to manufacture boilers, build bridges and lighthouses, and undertake other structural engineering contracts. Their premises were at Clydesdale Iron Works, Kinning Park, and the manager was James MacLellan Blair, brother of George. By this time the company had agencies for a number of machine tool and toolmakers and other concerns, like the safemakers, Milner, Chatwood & Tom. Two new P & W MacLellan partners were created in the 1870s - George Scott MacLellan, son of Walter and John P Smith, manager of the Clutha works, in recognition of his success with the patented embossed steel sleeper. In 1876, the firm moved into the teak trade with Wallace Brothers, Britain's main importer. The deal gave P & W MacLellan control of the sale of all Bombay Burma teak on the Clyde and 2.5 per cent commission on the eight to ten thousand loads a year.

In autumn 1876, Walter and Duncan MacLellan embarked on a year long tour of Asia and the Far East. Meanwhile, John P Smith resigned as a partner and manager of the Clutha works and was replaced by T Arthur Arroll, son of the Alloa brewer, Scotland.

In 1877, P & W MacLellan opened a Liverpool branch and also began supplying India rubber products, the rubber probably coming from their sister business George MacLellan & Co. At the same time another associate company, Thomson Gray & Co, was established to own ships and provide marine insurance cover.

During 1878, the West of Scotland shipbuilding and engineering industries slipped rapidly into recession. In the autumn of that year, the whole of Glasgow was shaken by the collapse of the City of Glasgow Bank, with whom P & W MacLellan had an account. Fortunately, the firm fared a good deal better than most of their competitors.

Orders began to pick up again in 1879 with Indian State Railways ordering 48 bridges and William Arrol & Co, a Glasgow bridge builder, placing an order for 12,000 tons of steel for the Forth Railway Bridge, Scotland. The Forth Bridge contract however was cancelled when a storm hit and destroyed the Tay Bridge, Scotland. The demand for railway bridges was not greatly dented by the Tay Bridge disaster and in February 1880 the South Indian Railways ordered a further 48. It was also in this year that Walter MacLellan purchased the Carntyne Iron Co, Glasgow, in order to ensure a steady supply of iron. In 1883, the firm won the contract to supply the approaches for a completely redesigned Forth Bridge. This was to be the firm's first experience of working in steel.

The teak business continued to be successful until the shipbuilding industry recession of the early 1880s when it became much harder to dispose of the booked consignments. Orders were scarcer in the 1880s but P & W MacLellan always managed to secure enough contracts to keep business going. Their major contracts during this time were the roof of the new Glasgow Central Station and ironwork for Glasgow City Chambers. The partners managed to remain confident in the future and, in 1885, purchased a foundry in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, for £2000. In 1886, they also purchased the Monkland Iron Works and the Chapel Hall Iron Works at Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Their partners in this venture were James Watson & Co, pig iron merchants. Business picked up a little in the later part of the decade but it was not until mid-1889 with major Indian contracts that the bridge business once again flourished. The firm was dealt a blow in August 1889 when Walter MacLellan died leaving a little over £39,000. In order to put the firm on a surer footing, the partners decided to convert to a public limited company. Therefore, in 1890, the business was incorporated as P & W MacLellan Ltd with offices in the Trongate, Glasgow and 8 Great Winchester Street, London, England. The firm, in 1890, was one of Scotland's most significant businesses, employing over 3000 people at its Clutha Works and Trongate site.

Another slump hit the Clyde shipbuilding and engineering trades in 1891 and P & W MacLellan Ltd had to fight hard to win business. At this point they re-negotiated the teak contract creating the Clyde Teak Pool. Some bridge contracts were secured with William T MacLellan returning from a sales trip to Brazil with large orders for the Penambuco Harbour, but times were on the whole hard for the firm.

During the First World War the Clutha Works were given over to munitions production and producing steel wagons and tracks for transporting goods to the Front. William Turner MacLellan, chairman of the company, moved to the Ministry of Munitions and was responsible for organising steel supplies. Following the war, the business expanded, taking over the Forth Shipbreaking Yard, Bo'ness, Falkirk, Scotland, but the company was hit hard by the recession of the early 1920s, the Clutha works only remaining open by accepting contracts at virtually cost price. However, the company did not make a financially loss until 1932. This loss resulted in large-scale redundancies and the Clutha works were run on a skeleton staff. By 1934, the business was back in profit and with re-armament underway, the company started to produce aircraft hangers for the Government.

The Second World War saw MacLellan producing more hangers and munitions for the war effort and also saw the building of landing craft and other prefabricated vessels at a disused dockyard at Abbotsinch, Glasgow, and the Clutha works.

Post-war activity saw pipework being supplied to various hydro-electic schemes in Scotland along with overseas bridge building contracts and repair work to war-damaged factories. The late 1940s and 1950s saw continued growth for the company and in 1961, new offices and a warehouse were built at the Clutha works to replace the Trongate offices. The early 1960s saw a downturn in profits for the first time since the 1930s, with strike action in 1960 resulting in the Clutha works being closed for 6 weeks. Competition with Japanese and German iron and steel producers lead to further losses and, in 1962, the company undertook major restructuring and cost cutting measures. Further losses saw the closure of the London office, the sale of the Bo'ness shipbreaking yard, and a policy that no large-scale contracts be accepted unless fabrication was sub-contracted.

By 1966 several major contracts, such as the steelworks for Bell's whisky blending and bottling store at Perth, Scotland, saw the company grow in strength. The early 1970s saw the collapse of one of the company's biggest clients, Upper Clyde Shipbuilders, but an upturn in the building market lead the company to look to the building trades for future prosperity. Although the late 1970s saw the company back in profit, demand for fabricated goods was weak and the Clutha works closed in 1980, he company concentrating on supplying fastenings to the building and engineering trades. In 1997, P & W Maclellan plc became Haden MacLellan Holdings plc, changing its name again to Infant plc in 2000.





The origins of P. & W. MacLellan Ltd. date to 1805 when Donald and Humphrey MacLellan opened a hardware shop at 178 Saltmarket, Glasgow. The partnership was short-lived and in 1809 Donald set up on his own at 5 The Trongate, as Donald MacLellan, hardware merchant, specialising in supplying pedlars.

When Donald retired in 1839, he passed on the business to his nephews Peter and Walter. The company became P.& W. MacLellan. The firm began to diversify and manufacture its own products. In the Glasgow directory of 1846, P. & W. MacLellan advertised as ironmongers, smiths, gasfitters, and bellhangers. The company began iron merchanting in 1848 and started making iron bridges. Construction of the firm's first bridge across Glasgow's River Clyde started in January 1851 and was completed in June 1852.
Around 1852, MacLellans converted their works into an iron warehouse and purchased premises at 10 Adelphi Street in Kinning Park, Glasgow. They named their premises the Clutha Iron Works. In 1865 the company purchased the Clydesdale Foundry in Paisley Road. In 1890 the business became P. & W. MacLellans Limited. The company was now one of Scotland's most significant businesses, employing over 3000 people.

During the First World War, the Clutha Works were given over to munitions production and producing steel wagons and tracks for transporting goods to the Front. Following the war the business expanded, taking over the Forth Shipbreaking Yard in Falkirk, but the company was hit hard by the recession of the 1920s, the Clutha works only remaining open by accepting contracts at virtually cost price.

The Second World War saw MacLellans producing more munitions for the war effort and the building of landing craft at the Clutha Works. The company continued to grow after the war; pipework was supplied to various hydro-electric schemes in Scotland along with overseas bridge building contracts and repair work to war-damaged factories.

Competition with Japanese and German iron and steel producers meant that P. & W. MacLellan Ltd. began to suffer severe losses from the 1960s. Although the late 1970s saw the company back in profit, demand for fabricated goods was weak and the Clutha Works closed down in 1980. The company concentrated on supplying fastenings to the building and engineering trades. In 1997, P. & W. MacLellan Ltd. became Haden MacLellan Holdings Ltd., changing its name to Infant plc in 2000.

P. & W. MacLellan was an early user of commercial overprints; they can be found on 1d Inland Revenue stamps (type of 1868-1881) and the 1881 1d Lilac stamps.

5 Elizabeth (1819- ) [2003]. Born 1819, Greenock, Scotland.

3 Helen E MACLELLAN (1865- ) [2001]. Born 1865, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

In 1891 census, lived at "Montague Terrace, Kelvinside, Govan, Scotland.

Kenneth MACLELLAN (1916- )

1 Kenneth Basil Withy MACLELLAN (1916- ) [1195]. Born 30 Aug 1916.

Named after Rachel's brother Basil who died at The Somme (2 Jul 1916 aged 30 yrs just weeks before Rachel's son Kenneth Basil was born).

He worked for MacLellan Rubber.

He is living in Inverness.

2 Kenneth MACLELLAN (1889-1981) [1192]. Born 8 Dec 1889, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Marr Rachel Madeline WITHY 2 Apr 1913, Stranton Parish Church, W Hartelpool. Died 7 Nov 1981.

Kenneth MacLELLAN was involved in the family firm MacLellan Rubber (est 1871 Glasgow) and later was its Chairman

Rachel and Kenneth lived in Bearsden, Glasgow & they had four sons

4 Peter MACLELLAN (1856- ) [2000]. Born 1856, Barony, Glasgow, scotland.

8 Peter MACLELLAN (1807-bef1881) [2006]. Born 1807. Died bef 1881.

The origins of the company date to 1805 when Donald and Humphrey MacLellan opened a hardware shop at 178 Saltmarket, Glasgow, Scotland. The partnership only lasted four years and in 1809 Donald set up on his own around the corner at 5 The Trongate, as Donald MacLellan, hardware merchant, specialising in supplying pedlars. In 1826, the shop moved to 9 Trongate. As he had no children of his own, Donald planned to pass his business to his nephews Peter and Walter MacLellan, the sons of his eldest brother George. Peter served an apprenticeship with Andrew Liddle, an ironmonger, with premises at 102 Argyle Street, Glasgow, and owner of the Globe Foundry, Glasgow.

Donald died in 1831 and his widow moved the shop to 115 Trongate. On 1 November 1831, Walter MacLellan joined his aunt in the business. On completion of his apprenticeship in June 1832, Peter followed his brother into the family business. Until the brothers became old enough to run the business themselves, another uncle, also called Peter, took over the stock and furnishings for the sum of £337 from his brother's widow. In 1836, an additional warehouse was opened at 26 Robertson Street, Glasgow. Uncle Peter retired in 1839 and the brothers formed P & W MacLellan. The firm diversified further to respond to the growing needs of Glasgow industries. They continued to supply rural Scotland having an agent in Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute. In 1844, the brothers began manufacturing on their own account, renting a small smith shop in Greenhill Place, Glasgow, before purchasing their own premises the following year at 20 New Wynd, Glasgow. In the Glasgow directory of 1846 they advertised as ironmongers, smiths, gasfitters and bellhangers. They added iron merchanting in 1848 at which time they appear to have started making iron bridges. Construction of their first bridge across Glasgow's River Clyde started in January 1851 and was completed in June 1852. Around 1851-1852, they converted their works in New Wynd into an iron warehouse and purchased premises at 10 Adelphi Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow, for £2500. They named their premises the Clutha Iron Works.

In 1854, the brothers took their youngest brother, Duncan, into partnership giving him a fifth share in the profits. In this year they also added a further activity to their portfolio - the stamping of bolts and rivets. They expanded again in 1856 investing another £1000 in their New Wynd warehouse and purchasing property in Dundas Street, Glasgow, and the Albert Grain Mills which they converted into workshops.

In August 1865, Walter MacLellan purchased the Clydesdale Foundry in Paisley Road, Glasgow. Before the plans for the site were carried out, Peter died on 26 May 1866. Under the terms of his will the remaining partners had to pay out his stake of £33,000 to his widow and children which meant capital was in short supply. In 1867, George MacLellan Blair, nephew of Peter and Walter became a junior partner. In that year, they again diversified taking the lead in the establishment of the Monkland Oil Refinery Co Ltd at Drumshangie, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

In 1867, P & W MacLellan set up an associate business Blair & Gray, to manufacture boilers, build bridges and lighthouses, and undertake other structural engineering contracts. Their premises were at Clydesdale Iron Works, Kinning Park, and the manager was James MacLellan Blair, brother of George. By this time the company had agencies for a number of machine tool and toolmakers and other concerns, like the safemakers, Milner, Chatwood & Tom. Two new P & W MacLellan partners were created in the 1870s - George Scott MacLellan, son of Walter and John P Smith, manager of the Clutha works, in recognition of his success with the patented embossed steel sleeper. In 1876, the firm moved into the teak trade with Wallace Brothers, Britain's main importer. The deal gave P & W MacLellan control of the sale of all Bombay Burma teak on the Clyde and 2.5 per cent commission on the eight to ten thousand loads a year.

In autumn 1876, Walter and Duncan MacLellan embarked on a year long tour of Asia and the Far East. Meanwhile, John P Smith resigned as a partner and manager of the Clutha works and was replaced by T Arthur Arroll, son of the Alloa brewer, Scotland.

In 1877, P & W MacLellan opened a Liverpool branch and also began supplying India rubber products, the rubber probably coming from their sister business George MacLellan & Co. At the same time another associate company, Thomson Gray & Co, was established to own ships and provide marine insurance cover.

During 1878, the West of Scotland shipbuilding and engineering industries slipped rapidly into recession. In the autumn of that year, the whole of Glasgow was shaken by the collapse of the City of Glasgow Bank, with whom P & W MacLellan had an account. Fortunately, the firm fared a good deal better than most of their competitors.

Orders began to pick up again in 1879 with Indian State Railways ordering 48 bridges and William Arrol & Co, a Glasgow bridge builder, placing an order for 12,000 tons of steel for the Forth Railway Bridge, Scotland. The Forth Bridge contract however was cancelled when a storm hit and destroyed the Tay Bridge, Scotland. The demand for railway bridges was not greatly dented by the Tay Bridge disaster and in February 1880 the South Indian Railways ordered a further 48. It was also in this year that Walter MacLellan purchased the Carntyne Iron Co, Glasgow, in order to ensure a steady supply of iron. In 1883, the firm won the contract to supply the approaches for a completely redesigned Forth Bridge. This was to be the firm's first experience of working in steel.

The teak business continued to be successful until the shipbuilding industry recession of the early 1880s when it became much harder to dispose of the booked consignments. Orders were scarcer in the 1880s but P & W MacLellan always managed to secure enough contracts to keep business going. Their major contracts during this time were the roof of the new Glasgow Central Station and ironwork for Glasgow City Chambers. The partners managed to remain confident in the future and, in 1885, purchased a foundry in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, for £2000. In 1886, they also purchased the Monkland Iron Works and the Chapel Hall Iron Works at Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Their partners in this venture were James Watson & Co, pig iron merchants. Business picked up a little in the later part of the decade but it was not until mid-1889 with major Indian contracts that the bridge business once again flourished. The firm was dealt a blow in August 1889 when Walter MacLellan died leaving a little over £39,000. In order to put the firm on a surer footing, the partners decided to convert to a public limited company. Therefore, in 1890, the business was incorporated as P & W MacLellan Ltd with offices in the Trongate, Glasgow and 8 Great Winchester Street, London, England. The firm, in 1890, was one of Scotland's most significant businesses, employing over 3000 people at its Clutha Works and Trongate site.

Another slump hit the Clyde shipbuilding and engineering trades in 1891 and P & W MacLellan Ltd had to fight hard to win business. At this point they re-negotiated the teak contract creating the Clyde Teak Pool. Some bridge contracts were secured with William T MacLellan returning from a sales trip to Brazil with large orders for the Penambuco Harbour, but times were on the whole hard for the firm.

During the First World War the Clutha Works were given over to munitions production and producing steel wagons and tracks for transporting goods to the Front. William Turner MacLellan, chairman of the company, moved to the Ministry of Munitions and was responsible for organising steel supplies. Following the war, the business expanded, taking over the Forth Shipbreaking Yard, Bo'ness, Falkirk, Scotland, but the company was hit hard by the recession of the early 1920s, the Clutha works only remaining open by accepting contracts at virtually cost price. However, the company did not make a financially loss until 1932. This loss resulted in large-scale redundancies and the Clutha works were run on a skeleton staff. By 1934, the business was back in profit and with re-armament underway, the company started to produce aircraft hangers for the Government.

The Second World War saw MacLellan producing more hangers and munitions for the war effort and also saw the building of landing craft and other prefabricated vessels at a disused dockyard at Abbotsinch, Glasgow, and the Clutha works.

Post-war activity saw pipework being supplied to various hydro-electic schemes in Scotland along with overseas bridge building contracts and repair work to war-damaged factories. The late 1940s and 1950s saw continued growth for the company and in 1961, new offices and a warehouse were built at the Clutha works to replace the Trongate offices. The early 1960s saw a downturn in profits for the first time since the 1930s, with strike action in 1960 resulting in the Clutha works being closed for 6 weeks. Competition with Japanese and German iron and steel producers lead to further losses and, in 1962, the company undertook major restructuring and cost cutting measures. Further losses saw the closure of the London office, the sale of the Bo'ness shipbreaking yard, and a policy that no large-scale contracts be accepted unless fabrication was sub-contracted.

By 1966 several major contracts, such as the steelworks for Bell's whisky blending and bottling store at Perth, Scotland, saw the company grow in strength. The early 1970s saw the collapse of one of the company's biggest clients, Upper Clyde Shipbuilders, but an upturn in the building market lead the company to look to the building trades for future prosperity. Although the late 1970s saw the company back in profit, demand for fabricated goods was weak and the Clutha works closed in 1980, he company concentrating on supplying fastenings to the building and engineering trades. In 1997, P & W Maclellan plc became Haden MacLellan Holdings plc, changing its name again to Infant plc in 2000.





The origins of P. & W. MacLellan Ltd. date to 1805 when Donald and Humphrey MacLellan opened a hardware shop at 178 Saltmarket, Glasgow. The partnership was short-lived and in 1809 Donald set up on his own at 5 The Trongate, as Donald MacLellan, hardware merchant, specialising in supplying pedlars.

When Donald retired in 1839, he passed on the business to his nephews Peter and Walter. The company became P.& W. MacLellan. The firm began to diversify and manufacture its own products. In the Glasgow directory of 1846, P. & W. MacLellan advertised as ironmongers, smiths, gasfitters, and bellhangers. The company began iron merchanting in 1848 and started making iron bridges. Construction of the firm's first bridge across Glasgow's River Clyde started in January 1851 and was completed in June 1852.
Around 1852, MacLellans converted their works into an iron warehouse and purchased premises at 10 Adelphi Street in Kinning Park, Glasgow. They named their premises the Clutha Iron Works. In 1865 the company purchased the Clydesdale Foundry in Paisley Road. In 1890 the business became P. & W. MacLellans Limited. The company was now one of Scotland's most significant businesses, employing over 3000 people.

During the First World War, the Clutha Works were given over to munitions production and producing steel wagons and tracks for transporting goods to the Front. Following the war the business expanded, taking over the Forth Shipbreaking Yard in Falkirk, but the company was hit hard by the recession of the 1920s, the Clutha works only remaining open by accepting contracts at virtually cost price.

The Second World War saw MacLellans producing more munitions for the war effort and the building of landing craft at the Clutha Works. The company continued to grow after the war; pipework was supplied to various hydro-electric schemes in Scotland along with overseas bridge building contracts and repair work to war-damaged factories.

Competition with Japanese and German iron and steel producers meant that P. & W. MacLellan Ltd. began to suffer severe losses from the 1960s. Although the late 1970s saw the company back in profit, demand for fabricated goods was weak and the Clutha Works closed down in 1980. The company concentrated on supplying fastenings to the building and engineering trades. In 1997, P. & W. MacLellan Ltd. became Haden MacLellan Holdings Ltd., changing its name to Infant plc in 2000.

P. & W. MacLellan was an early user of commercial overprints; they can be found on 1d Inland Revenue stamps (type of 1868-1881) and the 1881 1d Lilac stamps.

9 Elizabeth (1819- ) [2003]. Born 1819, Greenock, Scotland.

5 Helen E MACLELLAN (1865- ) [2001]. Born 1865, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

In 1891 census, lived at "Montague Terrace, Kelvinside, Govan, Scotland.

3 Rachel Madeline WITHY (1891-1979) [446]. Born 31 Dec 1891, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 16 Apr 1979.

Rachel was bridesmaid to Dora nannette Pyman in 1912.

6 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

12 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

13 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

7 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Peter MACLELLAN (1959- )

1 Peter MACLELLAN (1959- ) [1199]. Born 1959.

2 Kenneth Basil Withy MACLELLAN (1916- ) [1195]. Born 30 Aug 1916.

Named after Rachel's brother Basil who died at The Somme (2 Jul 1916 aged 30 yrs just weeks before Rachel's son Kenneth Basil was born).

He worked for MacLellan Rubber.

He is living in Inverness.

4 Kenneth MACLELLAN (1889-1981) [1192]. Born 8 Dec 1889, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Marr Rachel Madeline WITHY 2 Apr 1913, Stranton Parish Church, W Hartelpool. Died 7 Nov 1981.

Kenneth MacLELLAN was involved in the family firm MacLellan Rubber (est 1871 Glasgow) and later was its Chairman

Rachel and Kenneth lived in Bearsden, Glasgow & they had four sons

8 Peter MACLELLAN (1856- ) [2000]. Born 1856, Barony, Glasgow, scotland.

9 Helen E MACLELLAN (1865- ) [2001]. Born 1865, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

In 1891 census, lived at "Montague Terrace, Kelvinside, Govan, Scotland.

5 Rachel Madeline WITHY (1891-1979) [446]. Born 31 Dec 1891, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 16 Apr 1979.

Rachel was bridesmaid to Dora nannette Pyman in 1912.

10 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

11 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

3 Jean Forrester PATON (1927-2008) [1196]. Born 5 Sep 1927. Died 11 Mar 2008.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Peter MACLELLAN (1914-2006)

1 Peter Desmond MACLELLAN (1914-2006) [1193]. Born 14 Sep 1914. Marr Myra Ord GIBSON 24 Feb 1940. Died 30 Nov 2006.

2 Kenneth MACLELLAN (1889-1981) [1192]. Born 8 Dec 1889, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Marr Rachel Madeline WITHY 2 Apr 1913, Stranton Parish Church, W Hartelpool. Died 7 Nov 1981.

Kenneth MacLELLAN was involved in the family firm MacLellan Rubber (est 1871 Glasgow) and later was its Chairman

Rachel and Kenneth lived in Bearsden, Glasgow & they had four sons

4 Peter MACLELLAN (1856- ) [2000]. Born 1856, Barony, Glasgow, scotland.

8 Peter MACLELLAN (1807-bef1881) [2006]. Born 1807. Died bef 1881.

The origins of the company date to 1805 when Donald and Humphrey MacLellan opened a hardware shop at 178 Saltmarket, Glasgow, Scotland. The partnership only lasted four years and in 1809 Donald set up on his own around the corner at 5 The Trongate, as Donald MacLellan, hardware merchant, specialising in supplying pedlars. In 1826, the shop moved to 9 Trongate. As he had no children of his own, Donald planned to pass his business to his nephews Peter and Walter MacLellan, the sons of his eldest brother George. Peter served an apprenticeship with Andrew Liddle, an ironmonger, with premises at 102 Argyle Street, Glasgow, and owner of the Globe Foundry, Glasgow.

Donald died in 1831 and his widow moved the shop to 115 Trongate. On 1 November 1831, Walter MacLellan joined his aunt in the business. On completion of his apprenticeship in June 1832, Peter followed his brother into the family business. Until the brothers became old enough to run the business themselves, another uncle, also called Peter, took over the stock and furnishings for the sum of £337 from his brother's widow. In 1836, an additional warehouse was opened at 26 Robertson Street, Glasgow. Uncle Peter retired in 1839 and the brothers formed P & W MacLellan. The firm diversified further to respond to the growing needs of Glasgow industries. They continued to supply rural Scotland having an agent in Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute. In 1844, the brothers began manufacturing on their own account, renting a small smith shop in Greenhill Place, Glasgow, before purchasing their own premises the following year at 20 New Wynd, Glasgow. In the Glasgow directory of 1846 they advertised as ironmongers, smiths, gasfitters and bellhangers. They added iron merchanting in 1848 at which time they appear to have started making iron bridges. Construction of their first bridge across Glasgow's River Clyde started in January 1851 and was completed in June 1852. Around 1851-1852, they converted their works in New Wynd into an iron warehouse and purchased premises at 10 Adelphi Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow, for £2500. They named their premises the Clutha Iron Works.

In 1854, the brothers took their youngest brother, Duncan, into partnership giving him a fifth share in the profits. In this year they also added a further activity to their portfolio - the stamping of bolts and rivets. They expanded again in 1856 investing another £1000 in their New Wynd warehouse and purchasing property in Dundas Street, Glasgow, and the Albert Grain Mills which they converted into workshops.

In August 1865, Walter MacLellan purchased the Clydesdale Foundry in Paisley Road, Glasgow. Before the plans for the site were carried out, Peter died on 26 May 1866. Under the terms of his will the remaining partners had to pay out his stake of £33,000 to his widow and children which meant capital was in short supply. In 1867, George MacLellan Blair, nephew of Peter and Walter became a junior partner. In that year, they again diversified taking the lead in the establishment of the Monkland Oil Refinery Co Ltd at Drumshangie, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

In 1867, P & W MacLellan set up an associate business Blair & Gray, to manufacture boilers, build bridges and lighthouses, and undertake other structural engineering contracts. Their premises were at Clydesdale Iron Works, Kinning Park, and the manager was James MacLellan Blair, brother of George. By this time the company had agencies for a number of machine tool and toolmakers and other concerns, like the safemakers, Milner, Chatwood & Tom. Two new P & W MacLellan partners were created in the 1870s - George Scott MacLellan, son of Walter and John P Smith, manager of the Clutha works, in recognition of his success with the patented embossed steel sleeper. In 1876, the firm moved into the teak trade with Wallace Brothers, Britain's main importer. The deal gave P & W MacLellan control of the sale of all Bombay Burma teak on the Clyde and 2.5 per cent commission on the eight to ten thousand loads a year.

In autumn 1876, Walter and Duncan MacLellan embarked on a year long tour of Asia and the Far East. Meanwhile, John P Smith resigned as a partner and manager of the Clutha works and was replaced by T Arthur Arroll, son of the Alloa brewer, Scotland.

In 1877, P & W MacLellan opened a Liverpool branch and also began supplying India rubber products, the rubber probably coming from their sister business George MacLellan & Co. At the same time another associate company, Thomson Gray & Co, was established to own ships and provide marine insurance cover.

During 1878, the West of Scotland shipbuilding and engineering industries slipped rapidly into recession. In the autumn of that year, the whole of Glasgow was shaken by the collapse of the City of Glasgow Bank, with whom P & W MacLellan had an account. Fortunately, the firm fared a good deal better than most of their competitors.

Orders began to pick up again in 1879 with Indian State Railways ordering 48 bridges and William Arrol & Co, a Glasgow bridge builder, placing an order for 12,000 tons of steel for the Forth Railway Bridge, Scotland. The Forth Bridge contract however was cancelled when a storm hit and destroyed the Tay Bridge, Scotland. The demand for railway bridges was not greatly dented by the Tay Bridge disaster and in February 1880 the South Indian Railways ordered a further 48. It was also in this year that Walter MacLellan purchased the Carntyne Iron Co, Glasgow, in order to ensure a steady supply of iron. In 1883, the firm won the contract to supply the approaches for a completely redesigned Forth Bridge. This was to be the firm's first experience of working in steel.

The teak business continued to be successful until the shipbuilding industry recession of the early 1880s when it became much harder to dispose of the booked consignments. Orders were scarcer in the 1880s but P & W MacLellan always managed to secure enough contracts to keep business going. Their major contracts during this time were the roof of the new Glasgow Central Station and ironwork for Glasgow City Chambers. The partners managed to remain confident in the future and, in 1885, purchased a foundry in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, for £2000. In 1886, they also purchased the Monkland Iron Works and the Chapel Hall Iron Works at Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Their partners in this venture were James Watson & Co, pig iron merchants. Business picked up a little in the later part of the decade but it was not until mid-1889 with major Indian contracts that the bridge business once again flourished. The firm was dealt a blow in August 1889 when Walter MacLellan died leaving a little over £39,000. In order to put the firm on a surer footing, the partners decided to convert to a public limited company. Therefore, in 1890, the business was incorporated as P & W MacLellan Ltd with offices in the Trongate, Glasgow and 8 Great Winchester Street, London, England. The firm, in 1890, was one of Scotland's most significant businesses, employing over 3000 people at its Clutha Works and Trongate site.

Another slump hit the Clyde shipbuilding and engineering trades in 1891 and P & W MacLellan Ltd had to fight hard to win business. At this point they re-negotiated the teak contract creating the Clyde Teak Pool. Some bridge contracts were secured with William T MacLellan returning from a sales trip to Brazil with large orders for the Penambuco Harbour, but times were on the whole hard for the firm.

During the First World War the Clutha Works were given over to munitions production and producing steel wagons and tracks for transporting goods to the Front. William Turner MacLellan, chairman of the company, moved to the Ministry of Munitions and was responsible for organising steel supplies. Following the war, the business expanded, taking over the Forth Shipbreaking Yard, Bo'ness, Falkirk, Scotland, but the company was hit hard by the recession of the early 1920s, the Clutha works only remaining open by accepting contracts at virtually cost price. However, the company did not make a financially loss until 1932. This loss resulted in large-scale redundancies and the Clutha works were run on a skeleton staff. By 1934, the business was back in profit and with re-armament underway, the company started to produce aircraft hangers for the Government.

The Second World War saw MacLellan producing more hangers and munitions for the war effort and also saw the building of landing craft and other prefabricated vessels at a disused dockyard at Abbotsinch, Glasgow, and the Clutha works.

Post-war activity saw pipework being supplied to various hydro-electic schemes in Scotland along with overseas bridge building contracts and repair work to war-damaged factories. The late 1940s and 1950s saw continued growth for the company and in 1961, new offices and a warehouse were built at the Clutha works to replace the Trongate offices. The early 1960s saw a downturn in profits for the first time since the 1930s, with strike action in 1960 resulting in the Clutha works being closed for 6 weeks. Competition with Japanese and German iron and steel producers lead to further losses and, in 1962, the company undertook major restructuring and cost cutting measures. Further losses saw the closure of the London office, the sale of the Bo'ness shipbreaking yard, and a policy that no large-scale contracts be accepted unless fabrication was sub-contracted.

By 1966 several major contracts, such as the steelworks for Bell's whisky blending and bottling store at Perth, Scotland, saw the company grow in strength. The early 1970s saw the collapse of one of the company's biggest clients, Upper Clyde Shipbuilders, but an upturn in the building market lead the company to look to the building trades for future prosperity. Although the late 1970s saw the company back in profit, demand for fabricated goods was weak and the Clutha works closed in 1980, he company concentrating on supplying fastenings to the building and engineering trades. In 1997, P & W Maclellan plc became Haden MacLellan Holdings plc, changing its name again to Infant plc in 2000.





The origins of P. & W. MacLellan Ltd. date to 1805 when Donald and Humphrey MacLellan opened a hardware shop at 178 Saltmarket, Glasgow. The partnership was short-lived and in 1809 Donald set up on his own at 5 The Trongate, as Donald MacLellan, hardware merchant, specialising in supplying pedlars.

When Donald retired in 1839, he passed on the business to his nephews Peter and Walter. The company became P.& W. MacLellan. The firm began to diversify and manufacture its own products. In the Glasgow directory of 1846, P. & W. MacLellan advertised as ironmongers, smiths, gasfitters, and bellhangers. The company began iron merchanting in 1848 and started making iron bridges. Construction of the firm's first bridge across Glasgow's River Clyde started in January 1851 and was completed in June 1852.
Around 1852, MacLellans converted their works into an iron warehouse and purchased premises at 10 Adelphi Street in Kinning Park, Glasgow. They named their premises the Clutha Iron Works. In 1865 the company purchased the Clydesdale Foundry in Paisley Road. In 1890 the business became P. & W. MacLellans Limited. The company was now one of Scotland's most significant businesses, employing over 3000 people.

During the First World War, the Clutha Works were given over to munitions production and producing steel wagons and tracks for transporting goods to the Front. Following the war the business expanded, taking over the Forth Shipbreaking Yard in Falkirk, but the company was hit hard by the recession of the 1920s, the Clutha works only remaining open by accepting contracts at virtually cost price.

The Second World War saw MacLellans producing more munitions for the war effort and the building of landing craft at the Clutha Works. The company continued to grow after the war; pipework was supplied to various hydro-electric schemes in Scotland along with overseas bridge building contracts and repair work to war-damaged factories.

Competition with Japanese and German iron and steel producers meant that P. & W. MacLellan Ltd. began to suffer severe losses from the 1960s. Although the late 1970s saw the company back in profit, demand for fabricated goods was weak and the Clutha Works closed down in 1980. The company concentrated on supplying fastenings to the building and engineering trades. In 1997, P. & W. MacLellan Ltd. became Haden MacLellan Holdings Ltd., changing its name to Infant plc in 2000.

P. & W. MacLellan was an early user of commercial overprints; they can be found on 1d Inland Revenue stamps (type of 1868-1881) and the 1881 1d Lilac stamps.

9 Elizabeth (1819- ) [2003]. Born 1819, Greenock, Scotland.

5 Helen E MACLELLAN (1865- ) [2001]. Born 1865, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

In 1891 census, lived at "Montague Terrace, Kelvinside, Govan, Scotland.

3 Rachel Madeline WITHY (1891-1979) [446]. Born 31 Dec 1891, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 16 Apr 1979.

Rachel was bridesmaid to Dora nannette Pyman in 1912.

6 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

12 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

13 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

7 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Brenda MADDISON (1951- )

1 Brenda MADDISON (1951- ) [297]. Born 10 Apr 1951, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. Marr Ian BERNSTEIN 20 Mar 1971, St. James Parish Church, Birkenhead. Died.

Robert MALLETT (1953- )

1 Robert MALLETT (1953- ) [363]. Born 4 Dec 1953. Died.

Eleanor MALTRAVERS (1345-1404)

1 Eleanor MALTRAVERS (1345-1404) [873]. Born 1345. Died 10 Jan 1404.

2 John MALTRAVERS ( - ) [871].

4 Sir John MALTRAVERS ( - ) [870].

8 Sir John MALTRAVERS (1266-1341) [874]. Born 1266, Woolcombe Matravers. Died 1341.

9 Eleanor DE GORGES (1262- ) [875]. Born 1262, Wraxhall, Somerset.

5 Millicent DE BERKELEY ( - ) [869].

10 Maurice DE BERKELEY 2nd Lord BERKELEY ( - ) [864].

11 Eve LA ZOUCHE ( - ) [865].

3 Gwentlian ( - ) [872].

John MALTRAVERS ( -1374)

1 John MALTRAVERS ( -1374) [880]. Died 1374, Hooke, Dorset.

2 Robert MALTRAVERS ( - ) [876].

4 Sir John MALTRAVERS (1266-1341) [874]. Born 1266, Woolcombe Matravers. Died 1341.

5 Eleanor DE GORGES (1262- ) [875]. Born 1262, Wraxhall, Somerset.

10 Sir Ralph DE GORGES ( -1271) [884]. Died 1271.

11 Elena DE MORVILLE ( -1292) [885]. Died 1292.

3 Lucy DE BRAOSE ( - ) [877].

6 Giles DE BRAOSE (1265- ) [878]. Born 1265, Bramber, Sussex.

7 Beatrice DE ST. HELEN (1270- ) [879]. Born 1270, Wittenham Manor, Berks.

John MALTRAVERS ( - )

1 John MALTRAVERS ( - ) [871].

2 Sir John MALTRAVERS ( - ) [870].

4 Sir John MALTRAVERS (1266-1341) [874]. Born 1266, Woolcombe Matravers. Died 1341.

5 Eleanor DE GORGES (1262- ) [875]. Born 1262, Wraxhall, Somerset.

10 Sir Ralph DE GORGES ( -1271) [884]. Died 1271.

11 Elena DE MORVILLE ( -1292) [885]. Died 1292.

3 Millicent DE BERKELEY ( - ) [869].

6 Maurice DE BERKELEY 2nd Lord BERKELEY ( - ) [864].

12 Thomas DE BERKELEY ( - ) [866].

13 Joan FERRERS ( - ) [867].

7 Eve LA ZOUCHE ( - ) [865].

Robert MALTRAVERS ( - )

1 Robert MALTRAVERS ( - ) [876].

2 Sir John MALTRAVERS (1266-1341) [874]. Born 1266, Woolcombe Matravers. Died 1341.

3 Eleanor DE GORGES (1262- ) [875]. Born 1262, Wraxhall, Somerset.

6 Sir Ralph DE GORGES ( -1271) [884]. Died 1271.

7 Elena DE MORVILLE ( -1292) [885]. Died 1292.

Sir MALTRAVERS (1337-1386)

1 Sir John MALTRAVERS (1337-1386) [882]. Born 11 Nov 1337, Hooke, Dorset. Died 15 Jun 1386, Crowell, Oxon. Buried Abbotsbury Abbey, Dorset.

2 John MALTRAVERS ( -1374) [880]. Died 1374, Hooke, Dorset.

4 Robert MALTRAVERS ( - ) [876].

8 Sir John MALTRAVERS (1266-1341) [874]. Born 1266, Woolcombe Matravers. Died 1341.

9 Eleanor DE GORGES (1262- ) [875]. Born 1262, Wraxhall, Somerset.

5 Lucy DE BRAOSE ( - ) [877].

10 Giles DE BRAOSE (1265- ) [878]. Born 1265, Bramber, Sussex.

11 Beatrice DE ST. HELEN (1270- ) [879]. Born 1270, Wittenham Manor, Berks.

3 Elizabeth CIFREWAST ( - ) [881].

Sir MALTRAVERS (1266-1341)

1 Sir John MALTRAVERS (1266-1341) [874]. Born 1266, Woolcombe Matravers. Died 1341.

Sir MALTRAVERS ( - )

1 Sir John MALTRAVERS ( - ) [870].

2 Sir John MALTRAVERS (1266-1341) [874]. Born 1266, Woolcombe Matravers. Died 1341.

3 Eleanor DE GORGES (1262- ) [875]. Born 1262, Wraxhall, Somerset.

6 Sir Ralph DE GORGES ( -1271) [884]. Died 1271.

7 Elena DE MORVILLE ( -1292) [885]. Died 1292.

Dudley MARJORIBANKS 3rd Baron Tweedmouth (1874-1935)

1 Dudley Churchill MARJORIBANKS (1874-1935) [980]. Born 2 Mar 1874. Died 23 Apr 1935.

2 Edward MARJORIBANKS (1849-1909) [979]. Born 1849. Marr Fanny Octavia Louisa SPENCER-CHURCHILL 1874. Died 1909.

3 Fanny Octavia Louisa SPENCER-CHURCHILL ( -1920) [978]. Died 1920.

6 John Winston SPENCER-CHURCHILL (1822-1883) [976]. Born 1822. Died 1883.

7 Frances Anne Emily VANE ( - ) [977].

Edward MARJORIBANKS 2nd baron Tweedmouth (1849-1909)

1 Edward MARJORIBANKS (1849-1909) [979]. Born 1849. Marr Fanny Octavia Louisa SPENCER-CHURCHILL 1874. Died 1909.

Hon. Moyra MARJORIBANKS (1902-1941)

1 Moyra MARJORIBANKS (1902-1941) [982]. Born 1902. Marr Reginald Francis HEYWORTH 12 Jan 1923. Died 1941.

2 Dudley Churchill MARJORIBANKS (1874-1935) [980]. Born 2 Mar 1874. Died 23 Apr 1935.

4 Edward MARJORIBANKS (1849-1909) [979]. Born 1849. Marr Fanny Octavia Louisa SPENCER-CHURCHILL 1874. Died 1909.

5 Fanny Octavia Louisa SPENCER-CHURCHILL ( -1920) [978]. Died 1920.

10 John Winston SPENCER-CHURCHILL (1822-1883) [976]. Born 1822. Died 1883.

11 Frances Anne Emily VANE ( - ) [977].

3 Muriel BRODRICK (1881- ) [981]. Born 23 Nov 1881.

Robert MARLEY ( - )

1 Robert MARLEY ( - ) [334]. Born. Died.

Mary MARSHALL ( - )

1 Mary MARSHALL ( - ) [1167].

2 Thomas MARSHALL ( - ) [1168].

3 Unknown ( - ) [1169].

Thomas MARSHALL ( - )

1 Thomas MARSHALL ( - ) [1168].

Jenet MATHEW ( -1535)

1 Jenet MATHEW ( -1535) [913]. Died 5 Feb 1535.

2 Thomas MATHEW ( - ) [914].

3 [unnamed person] ( - ) [915].

Thomas MATHEW ( - )

1 Thomas MATHEW ( - ) [914].

Elizabeth MATTHEW ( - )

1 Elizabeth MATTHEW ( - ) [949].

Laurie MCLEOD (1953- )

1 Laurie MCLEOD (1953- ) [241]. Born 1953. Died.

Isobel MEAD ( -1517)

1 Isobel MEAD ( -1517) [184]. Born. Died 1517.

( daughter of Sir Philip Mead of Bristol).

Elizabeth MESSER (1792-1851)

1 Elizabeth MESSER (1792-1851) [833]. Born 28 Nov 1792, London. Died 31 Jul 1851, Stoke Newington, London.

2 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

4 Josiah MESSER ( - ) [1480].

5 Hannah ( - ) [1481].

3 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

6 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

12 Anthony WILSON (1673-1755) [819]. Born 18 May 1673, Grasmere. Died 21 Apr 1755, Colthouse.

13 [unnamed person] ( - ) [821].

7 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

14 John WILSON (1692-1752) [1482]. Born 26 Apr 1692. Died 5 Jan 1752.

15 Deborah WILSON (1687-1754) [1483]. Born 17 Jan 1687. Died 1 May 1754.

Josiah MESSER (1753-1830)

1 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

2 Josiah MESSER ( - ) [1480].

3 Hannah ( - ) [1481].

Rachel MESSER (1789-1837)

1 Rachel MESSER (1789-1837) [815]. Born 10 May 1789, London. Marr James Ireland WRIGHT 15 Jan 1813, London. Died 29 Jan 1837, Bristol.

2 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

4 Josiah MESSER ( - ) [1480].

5 Hannah ( - ) [1481].

3 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

6 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

12 Anthony WILSON (1673-1755) [819]. Born 18 May 1673, Grasmere. Died 21 Apr 1755, Colthouse.

13 [unnamed person] ( - ) [821].

7 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

14 John WILSON (1692-1752) [1482]. Born 26 Apr 1692. Died 5 Jan 1752.

15 Deborah WILSON (1687-1754) [1483]. Born 17 Jan 1687. Died 1 May 1754.

?? MICKEL ( - )

1 ?? MICKEL ( - ) [283]. Born. Died.

Muriel MICKEL ( - )

1 Muriel MICKEL ( - ) [282]. Born. Died.

Charles MICKLE (1855-1927)

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Charles MICKLE, 1871, age 16, 1871 census Charles Mickle age 15_80 Price St Birkenhead

1 Charles MICKLE1 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

2 Gavin MICKLE (1829-c. 1880) [548]. Born 1829, Reading. Marr Mary Jane HANNAH. Died c. 1880.

Or is it Gavin?? - See Marriage details for Apr 1839 - Liverpool, Lancashire.

3 Mary Jane HANNAH (c. 1821- ) [549]. Born c. 1821, Kircudbright, Scotland (may be 1815?).

Wrong DOB and location?? - see Mary Jane Daughter! Should be Mary Mickle (married name) born in Kircudbright, Scotland in about 1821.
In 1851 census, is visiting:

John McMurray and
Minor McMurray .

Sources

1Grave stone

Henry MICKLE (1883-1972)

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Henry Ernest MICKLE, e003578996_sail to canada 1

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Father: Charles MICKLE, 1871, age 16, 1871 census Charles Mickle age 15_80 Price St Birkenhead

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Mother: Caroline REED, 1929, age 73, Charles and Caroline Mickle

1 Henry Ernest MICKLE (1883-1972) [484]. Born 1883, Birkenhead. Marr Catherine Mary BURNS 1914. Died 24 Jan 1972.

Travelled with Charles and Ethel, to Canada in 1912, on the Teutonic, for her marriage to Frances Harold Foster - see assenger list.

2 Charles MICKLE1 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

4 Gavin MICKLE (1829-c. 1880) [548]. Born 1829, Reading. Marr Mary Jane HANNAH. Died c. 1880.

Or is it Gavin?? - See Marriage details for Apr 1839 - Liverpool, Lancashire.

5 Mary Jane HANNAH (c. 1821- ) [549]. Born c. 1821, Kircudbright, Scotland (may be 1815?).

Wrong DOB and location?? - see Mary Jane Daughter! Should be Mary Mickle (married name) born in Kircudbright, Scotland in about 1821.
In 1851 census, is visiting:

John McMurray and
Minor McMurray .

3 Caroline REED1 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

6 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

13 Charlotte (REED) (1803- ) [646]. Born 1803, Taunton, S.

Shown as a widow in 1851 census, living at Newfoundland Street, St Paul, Bristol (with the Skeet family) - also, Mary Ann REED (b 1834 in Bristol), Servant.

7 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

14 James BURNELL (1791- ) [681]. Born 1791. Marr Elizabeth CLOWTER 19 Jun 1821, Bridgwater.

Parish records indicate a burial for James Hill BURNELL, at Sampford Brett, in Somerset.

15 Elizabeth CLOWTER ( - ) [683].

Sources

1Grave stone

Ethel MICKLE (1887-1976)

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Ethel MICKLE, Ethel Mickel

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Father: Charles MICKLE, 1871, age 16, 1871 census Charles Mickle age 15_80 Price St Birkenhead

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Mother: Caroline REED, 1929, age 73, Charles and Caroline Mickle

1 Ethel MICKLE1 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Marr Frances Harold FOSTER 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

2 Charles MICKLE2 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

4 Gavin MICKLE (1829-c. 1880) [548]. Born 1829, Reading. Marr Mary Jane HANNAH. Died c. 1880.

Or is it Gavin?? - See Marriage details for Apr 1839 - Liverpool, Lancashire.

5 Mary Jane HANNAH (c. 1821- ) [549]. Born c. 1821, Kircudbright, Scotland (may be 1815?).

Wrong DOB and location?? - see Mary Jane Daughter! Should be Mary Mickle (married name) born in Kircudbright, Scotland in about 1821.
In 1851 census, is visiting:

John McMurray and
Minor McMurray .

3 Caroline REED2 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

6 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

13 Charlotte (REED) (1803- ) [646]. Born 1803, Taunton, S.

Shown as a widow in 1851 census, living at Newfoundland Street, St Paul, Bristol (with the Skeet family) - also, Mary Ann REED (b 1834 in Bristol), Servant.

7 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

14 James BURNELL (1791- ) [681]. Born 1791. Marr Elizabeth CLOWTER 19 Jun 1821, Bridgwater.

Parish records indicate a burial for James Hill BURNELL, at Sampford Brett, in Somerset.

15 Elizabeth CLOWTER ( - ) [683].

Sources

1Grave stone & Grand-son
2Grave stone

Florence MICKLE (1890- )

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Father: Charles MICKLE, 1871, age 16, 1871 census Charles Mickle age 15_80 Price St Birkenhead

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Mother: Caroline REED, 1929, age 73, Charles and Caroline Mickle

1 Florence MICKLE (1890- ) [486]. Born 1890, Birkenhead.

2 Charles MICKLE1 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

4 Gavin MICKLE (1829-c. 1880) [548]. Born 1829, Reading. Marr Mary Jane HANNAH. Died c. 1880.

Or is it Gavin?? - See Marriage details for Apr 1839 - Liverpool, Lancashire.

5 Mary Jane HANNAH (c. 1821- ) [549]. Born c. 1821, Kircudbright, Scotland (may be 1815?).

Wrong DOB and location?? - see Mary Jane Daughter! Should be Mary Mickle (married name) born in Kircudbright, Scotland in about 1821.
In 1851 census, is visiting:

John McMurray and
Minor McMurray .

3 Caroline REED1 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

6 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

13 Charlotte (REED) (1803- ) [646]. Born 1803, Taunton, S.

Shown as a widow in 1851 census, living at Newfoundland Street, St Paul, Bristol (with the Skeet family) - also, Mary Ann REED (b 1834 in Bristol), Servant.

7 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

14 James BURNELL (1791- ) [681]. Born 1791. Marr Elizabeth CLOWTER 19 Jun 1821, Bridgwater.

Parish records indicate a burial for James Hill BURNELL, at Sampford Brett, in Somerset.

15 Elizabeth CLOWTER ( - ) [683].

Sources

1Grave stone

Florence MICKLE ( - )

1 Florence MICKLE ( - ) [487].

Gavin MICKLE (1829-c. 1880)

1 Gavin MICKLE (1829-c. 1880) [548]. Born 1829, Reading. Marr Mary Jane HANNAH. Died c. 1880.

Or is it Gavin?? - See Marriage details for Apr 1839 - Liverpool, Lancashire.

Harold MICKLE (1882- )

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Father: Charles MICKLE, 1871, age 16, 1871 census Charles Mickle age 15_80 Price St Birkenhead

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Mother: Caroline REED, 1929, age 73, Charles and Caroline Mickle

1 Harold Charles MICKLE (1882- ) [485]. Born 1882, Birkenhead.

Details from 1911 Census - Lived at 5, Warren Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

2 Charles MICKLE1 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

4 Gavin MICKLE (1829-c. 1880) [548]. Born 1829, Reading. Marr Mary Jane HANNAH. Died c. 1880.

Or is it Gavin?? - See Marriage details for Apr 1839 - Liverpool, Lancashire.

5 Mary Jane HANNAH (c. 1821- ) [549]. Born c. 1821, Kircudbright, Scotland (may be 1815?).

Wrong DOB and location?? - see Mary Jane Daughter! Should be Mary Mickle (married name) born in Kircudbright, Scotland in about 1821.
In 1851 census, is visiting:

John McMurray and
Minor McMurray .

3 Caroline REED1 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

6 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

13 Charlotte (REED) (1803- ) [646]. Born 1803, Taunton, S.

Shown as a widow in 1851 census, living at Newfoundland Street, St Paul, Bristol (with the Skeet family) - also, Mary Ann REED (b 1834 in Bristol), Servant.

7 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

14 James BURNELL (1791- ) [681]. Born 1791. Marr Elizabeth CLOWTER 19 Jun 1821, Bridgwater.

Parish records indicate a burial for James Hill BURNELL, at Sampford Brett, in Somerset.

15 Elizabeth CLOWTER ( - ) [683].

Sources

1Grave stone

Kenneth MICKLE ( - )

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Father: Henry Ernest MICKLE, e003578996_sail to canada 1

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Mother: Catherine Mary BURNS, 1956, age 67, Catherine Mickle headstone

1 Kenneth MICKLE ( - ) [541].

2 Henry Ernest MICKLE (1883-1972) [484]. Born 1883, Birkenhead. Marr Catherine Mary BURNS 1914. Died 24 Jan 1972.

Travelled with Charles and Ethel, to Canada in 1912, on the Teutonic, for her marriage to Frances Harold Foster - see assenger list.

4 Charles MICKLE1 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

8 Gavin MICKLE (1829-c. 1880) [548]. Born 1829, Reading. Marr Mary Jane HANNAH. Died c. 1880.

Or is it Gavin?? - See Marriage details for Apr 1839 - Liverpool, Lancashire.

9 Mary Jane HANNAH (c. 1821- ) [549]. Born c. 1821, Kircudbright, Scotland (may be 1815?).

Wrong DOB and location?? - see Mary Jane Daughter! Should be Mary Mickle (married name) born in Kircudbright, Scotland in about 1821.
In 1851 census, is visiting:

John McMurray and
Minor McMurray .

5 Caroline REED1 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

10 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

11 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

3 Catherine Mary BURNS (1889-1956) [540]. Born 1889, Bootle Nr Liverpool. Died 16 Aug 1956.

6 Arthur BURNS (1857- ) [550]. Born 1857, Toxteth Park, Liverpool. Marr Mary 1884.

in 1911 census, worked for the Hoylake and West Kirby Gas and Water Company - living at 18 manor road, Great Meols, Wirral, Cheshire (7 children born alive, 4 living, 3 died)
in 1891 census, lived at 37, Scott Street, Bootle Cum Linacre, Bootle.

7 Mary (1857- ) [551]. Born 1857, Liverpool.

Sources

1Grave stone

Leonard MICKLE (1893-1959)

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Father: Charles MICKLE, 1871, age 16, 1871 census Charles Mickle age 15_80 Price St Birkenhead

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Mother: Caroline REED, 1929, age 73, Charles and Caroline Mickle

1 Leonard MICKLE (1893-1959) [488]. Born 1893, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. Died 4 Jul 1959, Hoylake, Cheshire, England.

in 1911 Census, was an apprentice cotton merchant.

2 Charles MICKLE1 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

4 Gavin MICKLE (1829-c. 1880) [548]. Born 1829, Reading. Marr Mary Jane HANNAH. Died c. 1880.

Or is it Gavin?? - See Marriage details for Apr 1839 - Liverpool, Lancashire.

5 Mary Jane HANNAH (c. 1821- ) [549]. Born c. 1821, Kircudbright, Scotland (may be 1815?).

Wrong DOB and location?? - see Mary Jane Daughter! Should be Mary Mickle (married name) born in Kircudbright, Scotland in about 1821.
In 1851 census, is visiting:

John McMurray and
Minor McMurray .

3 Caroline REED1 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

6 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

13 Charlotte (REED) (1803- ) [646]. Born 1803, Taunton, S.

Shown as a widow in 1851 census, living at Newfoundland Street, St Paul, Bristol (with the Skeet family) - also, Mary Ann REED (b 1834 in Bristol), Servant.

7 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

14 James BURNELL (1791- ) [681]. Born 1791. Marr Elizabeth CLOWTER 19 Jun 1821, Bridgwater.

Parish records indicate a burial for James Hill BURNELL, at Sampford Brett, in Somerset.

15 Elizabeth CLOWTER ( - ) [683].

Sources

1Grave stone

Margaret MICKLE (1844- )

1 Margaret Ellen MICKLE (1844- ) [679]. Born 2 Mar 1844, Liverpool.

2 Gavin MICKLE (1829-c. 1880) [548]. Born 1829, Reading. Marr Mary Jane HANNAH. Died c. 1880.

Or is it Gavin?? - See Marriage details for Apr 1839 - Liverpool, Lancashire.

3 Mary Jane HANNAH (c. 1821- ) [549]. Born c. 1821, Kircudbright, Scotland (may be 1815?).

Wrong DOB and location?? - see Mary Jane Daughter! Should be Mary Mickle (married name) born in Kircudbright, Scotland in about 1821.
In 1851 census, is visiting:

John McMurray and
Minor McMurray .

Mary MICKLE (1842- )

1 Mary Jane MICKLE (1842- ) [680]. Born 1842, Liverpool. Marr 1863.

married one of these people - Joseph Whitehead, Archibald Simpson.

2 Gavin MICKLE (1829-c. 1880) [548]. Born 1829, Reading. Marr Mary Jane HANNAH. Died c. 1880.

Or is it Gavin?? - See Marriage details for Apr 1839 - Liverpool, Lancashire.

3 Mary Jane HANNAH (c. 1821- ) [549]. Born c. 1821, Kircudbright, Scotland (may be 1815?).

Wrong DOB and location?? - see Mary Jane Daughter! Should be Mary Mickle (married name) born in Kircudbright, Scotland in about 1821.
In 1851 census, is visiting:

John McMurray and
Minor McMurray .

Ronald MICKLE ( - )

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Father: Henry Ernest MICKLE, e003578996_sail to canada 1

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Mother: Catherine Mary BURNS, 1956, age 67, Catherine Mickle headstone

1 Ronald MICKLE ( - ) [542].

2 Henry Ernest MICKLE (1883-1972) [484]. Born 1883, Birkenhead. Marr Catherine Mary BURNS 1914. Died 24 Jan 1972.

Travelled with Charles and Ethel, to Canada in 1912, on the Teutonic, for her marriage to Frances Harold Foster - see assenger list.

4 Charles MICKLE1 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

8 Gavin MICKLE (1829-c. 1880) [548]. Born 1829, Reading. Marr Mary Jane HANNAH. Died c. 1880.

Or is it Gavin?? - See Marriage details for Apr 1839 - Liverpool, Lancashire.

9 Mary Jane HANNAH (c. 1821- ) [549]. Born c. 1821, Kircudbright, Scotland (may be 1815?).

Wrong DOB and location?? - see Mary Jane Daughter! Should be Mary Mickle (married name) born in Kircudbright, Scotland in about 1821.
In 1851 census, is visiting:

John McMurray and
Minor McMurray .

5 Caroline REED1 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

10 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

11 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

3 Catherine Mary BURNS (1889-1956) [540]. Born 1889, Bootle Nr Liverpool. Died 16 Aug 1956.

6 Arthur BURNS (1857- ) [550]. Born 1857, Toxteth Park, Liverpool. Marr Mary 1884.

in 1911 census, worked for the Hoylake and West Kirby Gas and Water Company - living at 18 manor road, Great Meols, Wirral, Cheshire (7 children born alive, 4 living, 3 died)
in 1891 census, lived at 37, Scott Street, Bootle Cum Linacre, Bootle.

7 Mary (1857- ) [551]. Born 1857, Liverpool.

Sources

1Grave stone

Mabel MILLS ( -1992)

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Mabel MILLS, 300px-Mills-3078

1 Mabel MILLS ( -1992) [106]. Born. Died 1992.

Alfonso, MOLINA ( - )

1 Alfonso, 4th Lord of MOLINA ( - ) [536].

2 Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ (1171-1230) [456]. Born 15 Aug 1171. Marr Doña BERENGUELA 1197. Died 24 Sep 1230.

4 Fernando II Alfonsez KING OF LEON ( - ) [458]. Born. Marr Urraca Affonsez QUEEN OF LEON. Died.

5 Urraca Affonsez QUEEN OF LEON ( - ) [459]. Died.

3 Doña BERENGUELA (1180-1246) [457]. Born 1180. Died 8 Nov 1246.

Note on Marriage to Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ: Annulled in 1204 by Pope Innocent III because they were second cousins.

6 Alfonso VIII of CASTILE ( - ) [533].

7 Eleanor PLANTAGENET ( - ) [530].

14 Henry II of ENGLAND ( - ) [531].

15 Eleanor of AQUITAINE ( - ) [532].

MOLONY ( - )

1 MOLONY ( - ) [1101].

2 John MOLONY (1905-1986) [1084]. Born 7 Apr 1905, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Marr Alma STRAHAN 16 Mar 1930, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 12 Jun 1986, Auckland, New Zealand.

4 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

8 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

9 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

5 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

10 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

11 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

3 Alma STRAHAN (1908-1992) [1097]. Born 18 Nov 1908, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 10 Oct 1992, Auckland, New Zealand.

6 William STRAHAN ( - ) [1098].

7 Ellen THORPE ( - ) [1099].

MOLONY ( - )

1 MOLONY ( - ) [1102].

2 John MOLONY (1905-1986) [1084]. Born 7 Apr 1905, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Marr Alma STRAHAN 16 Mar 1930, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 12 Jun 1986, Auckland, New Zealand.

4 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

8 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

9 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

5 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

10 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

11 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

3 Alma STRAHAN (1908-1992) [1097]. Born 18 Nov 1908, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 10 Oct 1992, Auckland, New Zealand.

6 William STRAHAN ( - ) [1098].

7 Ellen THORPE ( - ) [1099].

MOLONY ( - )

1 MOLONY ( - ) [1096].

2 Terence MOLONY (1914-1989) [1087]. Born 12 Jul 1914, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Marr Jean Margaret GRAHAM 4 Jun 1943, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 9 Oct 1989, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Buried 12 Oct 1989, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

4 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

8 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

9 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

5 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

10 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

11 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

3 Jean Margaret GRAHAM (1923-1995) [1091]. Born 31 Jan 1923, Otaki, Wellington, New Zealand. Died 1 Mar 1995, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

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6 John Hunter GRAHAM ( - ) [1092].

7 Margaret Louisa SMITH ( - ) [1093].

MOLONY ( - )

1 MOLONY ( - ) [1095].

2 Terence MOLONY (1914-1989) [1087]. Born 12 Jul 1914, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Marr Jean Margaret GRAHAM 4 Jun 1943, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 9 Oct 1989, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Buried 12 Oct 1989, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

4 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

8 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

9 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

5 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

10 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

11 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

3 Jean Margaret GRAHAM (1923-1995) [1091]. Born 31 Jan 1923, Otaki, Wellington, New Zealand. Died 1 Mar 1995, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

.

6 John Hunter GRAHAM ( - ) [1092].

7 Margaret Louisa SMITH ( - ) [1093].

MOLONY ( - )

1 MOLONY ( - ) [1100].

2 John MOLONY (1905-1986) [1084]. Born 7 Apr 1905, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Marr Alma STRAHAN 16 Mar 1930, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 12 Jun 1986, Auckland, New Zealand.

4 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

8 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

9 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

5 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

10 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

11 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

3 Alma STRAHAN (1908-1992) [1097]. Born 18 Nov 1908, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 10 Oct 1992, Auckland, New Zealand.

6 William STRAHAN ( - ) [1098].

7 Ellen THORPE ( - ) [1099].

MOLONY ( - )

1 MOLONY ( - ) [1094].

2 Terence MOLONY (1914-1989) [1087]. Born 12 Jul 1914, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Marr Jean Margaret GRAHAM 4 Jun 1943, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 9 Oct 1989, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Buried 12 Oct 1989, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

4 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

8 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

9 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

5 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

10 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

11 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

3 Jean Margaret GRAHAM (1923-1995) [1091]. Born 31 Jan 1923, Otaki, Wellington, New Zealand. Died 1 Mar 1995, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

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6 John Hunter GRAHAM ( - ) [1092].

7 Margaret Louisa SMITH ( - ) [1093].

Arthur MOLONY (1862-1934)

1 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

2 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

3 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

Clara MOLONY (1916-1994)

1 Clara Jean MOLONY (1916-1994) [1090]. Born 7 Sep 1916, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 1 Sep 1994, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

2 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

4 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

5 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

3 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

6 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

12 James TANNER (c. 1791-c. 1826) [1061]. Born c. 1791. Marr Rachel WITHY 17 May 1826, Frenchay, Somerset. Died c. 1826.

Lived in Portishead

Marriage - 1826 5 17 Frenchay Friends records R2 579 597 51 25.

13 Rachel WITHY (1799-1840) [113]. Born 22 Jul 1799, Castle Precincts, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 27 Jan 1840, Portishead, Somerset.

7 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

14 Thomas HINGSTON ( - ) [1067].

15 Mary RING ( - ) [1068].

Dorothy MOLONY (1906-1995)

1 Dorothy Helen MOLONY (1906-1995) [1083]. Born 9 Oct 1906, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Marr Thomas SLATER 15 Aug 1928, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 13 Jul 1995, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

2 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

4 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

5 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

3 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

6 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

12 James TANNER (c. 1791-c. 1826) [1061]. Born c. 1791. Marr Rachel WITHY 17 May 1826, Frenchay, Somerset. Died c. 1826.

Lived in Portishead

Marriage - 1826 5 17 Frenchay Friends records R2 579 597 51 25.

13 Rachel WITHY (1799-1840) [113]. Born 22 Jul 1799, Castle Precincts, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 27 Jan 1840, Portishead, Somerset.

7 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

14 Thomas HINGSTON ( - ) [1067].

15 Mary RING ( - ) [1068].

Erwin MOLONY (1899-1969)

1 Erwin Sharman MOLONY (1899-1969) [1088]. Born 31 Jul 1899, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 6 Dec 1969, Napier, New Zealand.

2 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

4 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

5 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

3 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

6 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

12 James TANNER (c. 1791-c. 1826) [1061]. Born c. 1791. Marr Rachel WITHY 17 May 1826, Frenchay, Somerset. Died c. 1826.

Lived in Portishead

Marriage - 1826 5 17 Frenchay Friends records R2 579 597 51 25.

13 Rachel WITHY (1799-1840) [113]. Born 22 Jul 1799, Castle Precincts, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 27 Jan 1840, Portishead, Somerset.

7 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

14 Thomas HINGSTON ( - ) [1067].

15 Mary RING ( - ) [1068].

Frederick MOLONY (1900- )

1 Frederick MOLONY (1900- ) [1089]. Born 31 Aug 1900, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

2 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

4 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

5 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

3 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

6 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

12 James TANNER (c. 1791-c. 1826) [1061]. Born c. 1791. Marr Rachel WITHY 17 May 1826, Frenchay, Somerset. Died c. 1826.

Lived in Portishead

Marriage - 1826 5 17 Frenchay Friends records R2 579 597 51 25.

13 Rachel WITHY (1799-1840) [113]. Born 22 Jul 1799, Castle Precincts, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 27 Jan 1840, Portishead, Somerset.

7 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

14 Thomas HINGSTON ( - ) [1067].

15 Mary RING ( - ) [1068].

Gertrude MOLONY (1903-1980)

1 Gertrude Mary MOLONY (1903-1980) [1085]. Born 23 Apr 1903, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 2 Nov 1980, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

2 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

4 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

5 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

3 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

6 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

12 James TANNER (c. 1791-c. 1826) [1061]. Born c. 1791. Marr Rachel WITHY 17 May 1826, Frenchay, Somerset. Died c. 1826.

Lived in Portishead

Marriage - 1826 5 17 Frenchay Friends records R2 579 597 51 25.

13 Rachel WITHY (1799-1840) [113]. Born 22 Jul 1799, Castle Precincts, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 27 Jan 1840, Portishead, Somerset.

7 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

14 Thomas HINGSTON ( - ) [1067].

15 Mary RING ( - ) [1068].

John MOLONY (1905-1986)

1 John MOLONY (1905-1986) [1084]. Born 7 Apr 1905, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Marr Alma STRAHAN 16 Mar 1930, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 12 Jun 1986, Auckland, New Zealand.

2 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

4 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

5 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

3 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

6 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

12 James TANNER (c. 1791-c. 1826) [1061]. Born c. 1791. Marr Rachel WITHY 17 May 1826, Frenchay, Somerset. Died c. 1826.

Lived in Portishead

Marriage - 1826 5 17 Frenchay Friends records R2 579 597 51 25.

13 Rachel WITHY (1799-1840) [113]. Born 22 Jul 1799, Castle Precincts, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 27 Jan 1840, Portishead, Somerset.

7 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

14 Thomas HINGSTON ( - ) [1067].

15 Mary RING ( - ) [1068].

John MOLONY ( - )

1 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

Robert MOLONY (1912-1984)

1 Robert James MOLONY (1912-1984) [1081]. Born 2 Oct 1912, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 24 Feb 1984, Auckland, New Zealand.

2 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

4 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

5 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

3 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

6 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

12 James TANNER (c. 1791-c. 1826) [1061]. Born c. 1791. Marr Rachel WITHY 17 May 1826, Frenchay, Somerset. Died c. 1826.

Lived in Portishead

Marriage - 1826 5 17 Frenchay Friends records R2 579 597 51 25.

13 Rachel WITHY (1799-1840) [113]. Born 22 Jul 1799, Castle Precincts, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 27 Jan 1840, Portishead, Somerset.

7 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

14 Thomas HINGSTON ( - ) [1067].

15 Mary RING ( - ) [1068].

Terence MOLONY (1914-1989)

1 Terence MOLONY (1914-1989) [1087]. Born 12 Jul 1914, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Marr Jean Margaret GRAHAM 4 Jun 1943, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 9 Oct 1989, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Buried 12 Oct 1989, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

2 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

4 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

5 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

3 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

6 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

12 James TANNER (c. 1791-c. 1826) [1061]. Born c. 1791. Marr Rachel WITHY 17 May 1826, Frenchay, Somerset. Died c. 1826.

Lived in Portishead

Marriage - 1826 5 17 Frenchay Friends records R2 579 597 51 25.

13 Rachel WITHY (1799-1840) [113]. Born 22 Jul 1799, Castle Precincts, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 27 Jan 1840, Portishead, Somerset.

7 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

14 Thomas HINGSTON ( - ) [1067].

15 Mary RING ( - ) [1068].

Alexis MOORES (1986- )

1 Alexis MOORES (1986- ) [41]. Born 20 Dec 1986, Canada. Died.

2 Roger MOORES ( - ) [39]. Born. Marr Jackie GRAY 1984. Died.

3 Jackie GRAY (1952- ) [38]. Born 1952. Died.

6 Trevor GRAY (1928- ) [11]. Born 20 May 1928.

12 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

13 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON1 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

7 Doreen POUNTNEY ( - ) [36]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Daughter - D B Gray

Roger MOORES ( - )

1 Roger MOORES ( - ) [39]. Born. Marr Jackie GRAY 1984. Died.

Trevor MOORES (1990- )

1 Trevor MOORES (1990- ) [42]. Born 5 Jan 1990, Canada. Died.

2 Roger MOORES ( - ) [39]. Born. Marr Jackie GRAY 1984. Died.

3 Jackie GRAY (1952- ) [38]. Born 1952. Died.

6 Trevor GRAY (1928- ) [11]. Born 20 May 1928.

12 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

13 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON1 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

7 Doreen POUNTNEY ( - ) [36]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Daughter - D B Gray

Lady MORTIMER ( - )

1 Lady Margaret MORTIMER ( - ) [600].

Elena MORVILLE ( -1292)

1 Elena DE MORVILLE ( -1292) [885]. Died 1292.

Mary MOTTRAM (1826- )

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Mary MOTTRAM, 1826, age 0, mary mottram baptism 1826

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Father: Samuel MOTTRAM, samuel mottram_elizabeth hughes-banns_1810

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Mother: Elizabeth Hughes, samuel mottram_elizabeth hughes marriage 1810

1 Mary MOTTRAM (1826- ) [514]. Born 1826, Hoole, Cheshire. Christened 5 Mar 1826, Plemstall Parish, Chester. Marr James WORRALL 29 Dec 1845, Parish of St Mary, Chester.

2 Samuel MOTTRAM (1791- ) [805]. Born 1791, Cheshire. Marr Elizabeth Hughes 15 Oct 1810.

In 1841 Census, living at Brook Lodge, Hoole, Plemonstall, Hoole.

3 Elizabeth Hughes (1791- ) [806]. Born 1791, Cheshire.

Samuel MOTTRAM (1791- )

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Samuel MOTTRAM, samuel mottram_elizabeth hughes-banns_1810

1 Samuel MOTTRAM (1791- ) [805]. Born 1791, Cheshire. Marr Elizabeth Hughes 15 Oct 1810.

In 1841 Census, living at Brook Lodge, Hoole, Plemonstall, Hoole.

John MOWBRAY Lord Mowbray (1340-1368)

1 John MOWBRAY (1340-1368) [1019]. Born 1340. Marr Elizabeth SEAGRAVE 1353. Died 9 Oct 1368.

2 John MOWBRAY ( - ) [1020].

3 Joan PLANTAGENET ( - ) [1021].

6 Henry PLANTAGENET ( - ) [1022].

7 Matilda DE CHAWORTH ( - ) [1023].

14 Patrick DE CHAWORTH ( - ) [1024].

15 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [1025].

John MOWBRAY Lord Mowbray ( - )

1 John MOWBRAY ( - ) [1020].

John MOWBRAY ( - )

1 John de MOWBRAY ( - ) [625].

Isobel MOWBRAY (FARRON ?) ( - )

1 Isobel MOWBRAY (FARRON ?) ( - ) [186]. Born. Died.

Edward NAISH (c. 1798- )

1 Edward (or edmund?) NAISH (c. 1798- ) [1069]. Born c. 1798, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Marr Mary WITHY 9 May 1832, Portishead.

Marriage - Portishead 1832 5 9 Wiltshire R2
579
626
57
7.

2 Edmund NAISH ( - ) [1208].

3 Mary ( - ) [1209].

John NELSON (1932- )

1 John Robert NELSON1 (1932- ) [416]. Born 3 Mar 1932. Died.

2 John Stanley NELSON1 ( - ) [403]. Born. Marr Margaret STANKLEY. Died.

3 Margaret STANKLEY1 (1899-1891) [402]. Died 6 Apr 1891. Born 13 Sep 1899.

6 Robert Mutter STANKLEY1 (1870-1963) [397]. Born 5 Mar 1870. Died 1963.

12 Edward STANKLEY1 (1839-1928) [394]. Born 19 Aug 1839. Marr Mary Ann BARRON. Died 1928.

13 Mary Ann BARRON1 ( -1908) [396]. Born. Died 25 Sep 1908.

7 Elizabeth Ann EMERSON1 ( - ) [401]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

John NELSON ( - )

1 John Stanley NELSON1 ( - ) [403]. Born. Marr Margaret STANKLEY. Died.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

Noel NELSON (1930- )

1 Noel NELSON1 (1930- ) [413]. Born 16 Dec 1930. Marr Leslie CROZIER-SHAW. Died.

2 John Stanley NELSON1 ( - ) [403]. Born. Marr Margaret STANKLEY. Died.

3 Margaret STANKLEY1 (1899-1891) [402]. Died 6 Apr 1891. Born 13 Sep 1899.

6 Robert Mutter STANKLEY1 (1870-1963) [397]. Born 5 Mar 1870. Died 1963.

12 Edward STANKLEY1 (1839-1928) [394]. Born 19 Aug 1839. Marr Mary Ann BARRON. Died 1928.

13 Mary Ann BARRON1 ( -1908) [396]. Born. Died 25 Sep 1908.

7 Elizabeth Ann EMERSON1 ( - ) [401]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

Rosemary NELSON (1929- )

1 Rosemary Ann NELSON1 (1929- ) [415]. Born 9 Mar 1929. Died.

2 John Stanley NELSON1 ( - ) [403]. Born. Marr Margaret STANKLEY. Died.

3 Margaret STANKLEY1 (1899-1891) [402]. Died 6 Apr 1891. Born 13 Sep 1899.

6 Robert Mutter STANKLEY1 (1870-1963) [397]. Born 5 Mar 1870. Died 1963.

12 Edward STANKLEY1 (1839-1928) [394]. Born 19 Aug 1839. Marr Mary Ann BARRON. Died 1928.

13 Mary Ann BARRON1 ( -1908) [396]. Born. Died 25 Sep 1908.

7 Elizabeth Ann EMERSON1 ( - ) [401]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

George NEVILL ( - )

1 George NEVILL ( - ) [630].

Elizabeth NEWTON (1869- )

1 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Marr John George STANKLEY. Died.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

Pat NOALAN ( - )

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Pat NOALAN, pat_f

1 Pat NOALAN ( - ) [20]. Born. Marr Ian FOSTER. Died.

Barbara O'CONNELL ( - )

1 Barbara O'CONNELL ( - ) [451]. Born. Marr David Ian WITHY. Died.

Catherine O`BRIEN (1908-1974)

1 Catherine Mary O`BRIEN (1908-1974) [743]. Born 24 Oct 1908, Auckland, New Zealand. Marr Rolfe WITHY 23 Jun 1931, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 5 Aug 1974, Auckland, New Zealand.

2 Michael O`BRIEN ( - ) [744].

3 Susan GOUGH ( - ) [745].

Michael O`BRIEN ( - )

1 Michael O`BRIEN ( - ) [744].

Florence O`KEEFE ( - )

1 Florence O`KEEFE ( - ) [761].

Eleanor OF CASTILLE (1241-1290)

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Eleanor OF CASTILLE, Eleonor of Castille

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Father: Saint FERDINAND III, Saint Ferdinand III

1 Eleanor OF CASTILLE1 (1241-1290) [195]. Born 1241, Castile, Spain. Marr Edward I 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Died Nov 1290, Harby, Near Lincoln.

In 1254, English fears of a Castilian invasion of the English province of Gascony induced Edward's father to arrange a politically expedient marriage between his fourteen-year-old son and Eleanor, the half-sister of King Alfonso X of Castile.
Eleanor and Edward were married on 1 November 1254 in the Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. As part of the marriage agreement, the young prince received grants of land worth 15,000 marks a year.
Though the endowments King Henry made were sizeable, they offered Edward little independence. He had already received Gascony as early as 1249, but Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, had been appointed as royal lieutenant the year before and, consequently, drew its income, so in practice Edward derived neither authority nor revenue from this province. The grant he received in 1254 included most of Ireland, and much land in Wales and England, including the earldom of Chester, but the king retained much control over the land in question, particularly in Ireland, so Edward's power was limited there as well, and the king derived most of the income from those lands.

From 1254 to 1257, Edward was under the influence of his mother's relatives, known as the Savoyards, the most notable of whom was Peter of Savoy, the queen's uncle. After 1257, Edward increasingly fell in with the Poitevin or Lusignan faction — the half-brothers of his father Henry III — led by such men as William de Valence. This association was significant, because the two groups of privileged foreigners were resented by the established English aristocracy, and they would be at the centre of the ensuing years' baronial reform movement.
There were tales of unruly and violent conduct by Edward and his Lusignan kinsmen, which raised questions about the royal heir's personal qualities. The next years would be formative on Edward's character.

Eleanor of Castile was the first queen consort of Edward I of England. She was also Countess of Ponthieu in her own right from 1279 until her death in 1290, succeeding her mother and ruling together with her husband.

Edward married Eleanor at Las Huelgas in Spain (October 1254) and then traveled to Bordeaux to organize his scattered appanage.
Upon her death, Edward erected the famous Eleanor Crosses--several of which still stand--at each place where her coffin rested on its way to London. The best known are at Banbury and Charring (London).

2 Saint FERDINAND III (1199-1252) [454]. Born 5 Aug 1199. Marr Joan of DAMMARTIN. Died 30 May 1252.

King of Castile from 1217 and King of Galicia and León from 1230.

4 Alfonso IX of LEÓN (1171-c. 1230) [597]. Born 15 Aug 1171. Died c. 23 Sep 1230.

Was king of León and Galicia from the death of his father Ferdinand II in 1188 until his own death. According to Ibn Khaldun, he is said to have been called the Baboso or Slobberer because he was subject to fits of rage during which he foamed at the mouth.

5 Doña BERENGUELA (1180-1246) [457]. Born 1180. Marr Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ 1197. Died 8 Nov 1246.

10 Alfonso VIII of CASTILE ( - ) [533].

11 Eleanor PLANTAGENET ( - ) [530].

3 Joan of DAMMARTIN (c. 1200-1279) [455]. Born c. 1200. Died 16 Mar 1279, Abbeville.

6 Simon of DAMMARTIN (1180-1239) [595]. Born 1180. Died 21 Sep 1239.

7 Marie of PONTHIEU (1199-1251) [596]. Born 17 Apr 1199. Died 1251.

Sources

1History books

Clementina OGILVY (1854-1932)

1 Clementina Gertrude Helen OGILVY (1854-1932) [968]. Born 19 Jun 1854, London, Middlesex, England. Died 30 Apr 1932, London, Middlesex, England.

2 David Graham Drummond OGILVY ( - ) [966].

3 Henrietta Blanche STANLEY (1830-1921) [964]. Born 3 Jul 1830. Died 5 Jan 1921.

6 Edward John STANLEY (1802-1869) [962]. Born 13 Nov 1802. Marr Henrietta Maria DILLON 6 Oct 1826. Died 16 Jun 1869, Alderley, Cheshire.

12 John Thomas STANLEY (1766-1850) [960]. Born 26 Nov 1766. Marr Maria Josepha HOLROYD 11 Oct 1796. Died 23 Oct 1850, Alderley, Cheshire.

13 Maria Josepha HOLROYD (1771-1863) [961]. Born 3 Jan 1771. Died 1 Nov 1863.

7 Henrietta Maria DILLON (1807- ) [963]. Born 21 Dec 1807, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

David OGILVY 5th Earl of Airlie ( - )

1 David Graham Drummond OGILVY ( - ) [966].

David OGILVY (1856-1900)

1 David William Stanley OGILVY (1856-1900) [967]. Born 20 Jan 1856, Florence, Italy. Died 11 Jun 1900, Diamond Hill, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa.

2 David Graham Drummond OGILVY ( - ) [966].

3 Henrietta Blanche STANLEY (1830-1921) [964]. Born 3 Jul 1830. Died 5 Jan 1921.

6 Edward John STANLEY (1802-1869) [962]. Born 13 Nov 1802. Marr Henrietta Maria DILLON 6 Oct 1826. Died 16 Jun 1869, Alderley, Cheshire.

12 John Thomas STANLEY (1766-1850) [960]. Born 26 Nov 1766. Marr Maria Josepha HOLROYD 11 Oct 1796. Died 23 Oct 1850, Alderley, Cheshire.

13 Maria Josepha HOLROYD (1771-1863) [961]. Born 3 Jan 1771. Died 1 Nov 1863.

7 Henrietta Maria DILLON (1807- ) [963]. Born 21 Dec 1807, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Henrietta OGILVY (1852-1925)

1 Henrietta Blanche OGILVY (1852-1925) [969]. Born 8 Nov 1852. Died 28 Mar 1925.

2 David Graham Drummond OGILVY ( - ) [966].

3 Henrietta Blanche STANLEY (1830-1921) [964]. Born 3 Jul 1830. Died 5 Jan 1921.

6 Edward John STANLEY (1802-1869) [962]. Born 13 Nov 1802. Marr Henrietta Maria DILLON 6 Oct 1826. Died 16 Jun 1869, Alderley, Cheshire.

12 John Thomas STANLEY (1766-1850) [960]. Born 26 Nov 1766. Marr Maria Josepha HOLROYD 11 Oct 1796. Died 23 Oct 1850, Alderley, Cheshire.

13 Maria Josepha HOLROYD (1771-1863) [961]. Born 3 Jan 1771. Died 1 Nov 1863.

7 Henrietta Maria DILLON (1807- ) [963]. Born 21 Dec 1807, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Margaret OLDFIELD (1851-1921)

1 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

Elizabeth OLDHAM (c. 1504- )

1 Elizabeth OLDHAM (c. 1504- ) [803]. Born c. 1504. Christened 1504. Marr Giles DAUBENY c. 1528, Somersetshire, England.

Abigail ORME (c. 1989- )

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Father: Christopher ORME, 300px-Chris Orme-81

1 Abigail Louise ORME (c. 1989- ) [233]. Born c. 1989. Died.

2 Christopher ORME (1960- ) [232]. Born 30 Dec 1960, Westminster London. Marr Sarah Helen COCKAYNE 19 Jan 1996, Sheffield. Died.

4 Andre ORME (1927-1982) [229]. Born 27 Dec 1927, Hayfield, Derbyshire. Marr Monica Lesley WILSON 1959, Ashtead, Surrey. Died 18 Aug 1982.

8 Yestin Jack ORME (1905-1962) [1978]. Born 12 Mar 1905, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Marr Dorothy Cecelia WATSON 1929, Bournemouth. Marr Madeleine HAYNES 14 Apr 1954, Fremanantle, Western Australia. Died 24 Jul 1962, Leighton, Western Australia.

Jack left from the port of London for Melboune, Austrailia aboard the Mongolia on 6 Sep 1929 (aged 24).
Entries exist for Jack in the Australian Electoral Rolls for 1937, 1943, 1949 and 1954, as follows:

1937, Division of Swan, subdivision of Canning: Orme, Lestyn Jack, poultry farmer.
1943, Division of Swan, subdivision of Canning: Orme, Lestyn Jack, poultry farmer.
1949, Division of Canning, subdivision of Murray: Orme, Iestyn Jack, fish merchant.
1954, Division of Fremantle, subdivision of North Fremantle, Iestyn Jack, actor.

Each of the four lists above has "Orme, Madeleine" listed at the same address as Jack.

As the marriage between Madeleine and Jack did not take place until 1954, this is curious!

9 Dorothy Cecelia WATSON ( - ) [1979].

5 Monica Lesley WILSON ( - ) [227]. Born. Died.

10 Leslie WILSON (1897- ) [65]. Born 1897, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Died.

11 Gladys PAGE ( - ) [225]. Born. Died.

3 Sarah Helen COCKAYNE ( - ) [234]. Born. Died.

Andre ORME (1927-1982)

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Andre ORME, 75px-Andre Orme-83-1

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Father: Yestin Jack ORME, 500px-Orme-86

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Mother: Dorothy Cecelia WATSON, 1966, 300px-Dorothy Watson-4758-1

1 Andre ORME (1927-1982) [229]. Born 27 Dec 1927, Hayfield, Derbyshire. Marr Monica Lesley WILSON 1959, Ashtead, Surrey. Died 18 Aug 1982.

2 Yestin Jack ORME (1905-1962) [1978]. Born 12 Mar 1905, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Marr Dorothy Cecelia WATSON 1929, Bournemouth. Marr Madeleine HAYNES 14 Apr 1954, Fremanantle, Western Australia. Died 24 Jul 1962, Leighton, Western Australia.

Jack left from the port of London for Melboune, Austrailia aboard the Mongolia on 6 Sep 1929 (aged 24).
Entries exist for Jack in the Australian Electoral Rolls for 1937, 1943, 1949 and 1954, as follows:

1937, Division of Swan, subdivision of Canning: Orme, Lestyn Jack, poultry farmer.
1943, Division of Swan, subdivision of Canning: Orme, Lestyn Jack, poultry farmer.
1949, Division of Canning, subdivision of Murray: Orme, Iestyn Jack, fish merchant.
1954, Division of Fremantle, subdivision of North Fremantle, Iestyn Jack, actor.

Each of the four lists above has "Orme, Madeleine" listed at the same address as Jack.

As the marriage between Madeleine and Jack did not take place until 1954, this is curious!

3 Dorothy Cecelia WATSON ( - ) [1979].

Christopher ORME (1960- )

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Christopher ORME, 300px-Chris Orme-81

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Father: Andre ORME, 75px-Andre Orme-83-1

1 Christopher ORME (1960- ) [232]. Born 30 Dec 1960, Westminster London. Marr Sarah Helen COCKAYNE 19 Jan 1996, Sheffield. Died.

2 Andre ORME (1927-1982) [229]. Born 27 Dec 1927, Hayfield, Derbyshire. Marr Monica Lesley WILSON 1959, Ashtead, Surrey. Died 18 Aug 1982.

4 Yestin Jack ORME (1905-1962) [1978]. Born 12 Mar 1905, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Marr Dorothy Cecelia WATSON 1929, Bournemouth. Marr Madeleine HAYNES 14 Apr 1954, Fremanantle, Western Australia. Died 24 Jul 1962, Leighton, Western Australia.

Jack left from the port of London for Melboune, Austrailia aboard the Mongolia on 6 Sep 1929 (aged 24).
Entries exist for Jack in the Australian Electoral Rolls for 1937, 1943, 1949 and 1954, as follows:

1937, Division of Swan, subdivision of Canning: Orme, Lestyn Jack, poultry farmer.
1943, Division of Swan, subdivision of Canning: Orme, Lestyn Jack, poultry farmer.
1949, Division of Canning, subdivision of Murray: Orme, Iestyn Jack, fish merchant.
1954, Division of Fremantle, subdivision of North Fremantle, Iestyn Jack, actor.

Each of the four lists above has "Orme, Madeleine" listed at the same address as Jack.

As the marriage between Madeleine and Jack did not take place until 1954, this is curious!

5 Dorothy Cecelia WATSON ( - ) [1979].

3 Monica Lesley WILSON ( - ) [227]. Born. Died.

6 Leslie WILSON (1897- ) [65]. Born 1897, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Died.

12 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

13 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

7 Gladys PAGE ( - ) [225]. Born. Died.

Elizabeth ORME ( - )

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Father: Andre ORME, 75px-Andre Orme-83-1

1 Elizabeth ORME ( - ) [235]. Born. Died.

2 Andre ORME (1927-1982) [229]. Born 27 Dec 1927, Hayfield, Derbyshire. Marr Monica Lesley WILSON 1959, Ashtead, Surrey. Died 18 Aug 1982.

4 Yestin Jack ORME (1905-1962) [1978]. Born 12 Mar 1905, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Marr Dorothy Cecelia WATSON 1929, Bournemouth. Marr Madeleine HAYNES 14 Apr 1954, Fremanantle, Western Australia. Died 24 Jul 1962, Leighton, Western Australia.

Jack left from the port of London for Melboune, Austrailia aboard the Mongolia on 6 Sep 1929 (aged 24).
Entries exist for Jack in the Australian Electoral Rolls for 1937, 1943, 1949 and 1954, as follows:

1937, Division of Swan, subdivision of Canning: Orme, Lestyn Jack, poultry farmer.
1943, Division of Swan, subdivision of Canning: Orme, Lestyn Jack, poultry farmer.
1949, Division of Canning, subdivision of Murray: Orme, Iestyn Jack, fish merchant.
1954, Division of Fremantle, subdivision of North Fremantle, Iestyn Jack, actor.

Each of the four lists above has "Orme, Madeleine" listed at the same address as Jack.

As the marriage between Madeleine and Jack did not take place until 1954, this is curious!

5 Dorothy Cecelia WATSON ( - ) [1979].

3 Monica Lesley WILSON ( - ) [227]. Born. Died.

6 Leslie WILSON (1897- ) [65]. Born 1897, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Died.

12 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

13 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

7 Gladys PAGE ( - ) [225]. Born. Died.

Charles OWEN ( - )

1 Charles OWEN ( - ) [1123].

Margaret OWEN (1742- )

1 Margaret OWEN (1742- ) [959]. Born 17 Aug 1742, Holyhead. Marr John Thomas STANLEY 20 Apr 1763.

Mary OWEN ( -1727)

1 Mary OWEN ( -1727) [1122]. Died 1727.

2 Charles OWEN ( - ) [1123].

Gladys PAGE ( - )

1 Gladys PAGE ( - ) [225]. Born. Died.

Kenneth PALMER (1918-1988)

1 Kenneth Molony PALMER (1918-1988) [1086]. Born 18 May 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 12 Nov 1988, Auckland, New Zealand.

2 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

4 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

5 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

3 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

6 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

12 James TANNER (c. 1791-c. 1826) [1061]. Born c. 1791. Marr Rachel WITHY 17 May 1826, Frenchay, Somerset. Died c. 1826.

Lived in Portishead

Marriage - 1826 5 17 Frenchay Friends records R2 579 597 51 25.

13 Rachel WITHY (1799-1840) [113]. Born 22 Jul 1799, Castle Precincts, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 27 Jan 1840, Portishead, Somerset.

7 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

14 Thomas HINGSTON ( - ) [1067].

15 Mary RING ( - ) [1068].

Elizabeth PANTON ( - )

1 Elizabeth PANTON ( - ) [936]. Marr Henry ARUNDELL Aug 1691.

Sarah PARKES ( - )

1 Sarah PARKES ( - ) [1129]. Marr Sampson LLOYD 29 Sep 1727.

Hugh PARSON ( -1948)

1 Hugh H PARSON ( -1948) [166]. Born. Died 12 Sep 1948.

Jean PATON (1927-2008)

1 Jean Forrester PATON (1927-2008) [1196]. Born 5 Sep 1927. Died 11 Mar 2008.

Karl PATRICK ( - )

1 Karl PATRICK ( - ) [84].

2 Walter Sydney PATRICK ( - ) [81]. Born. Died.

3 Nellie WILSON (1889- ) [61]. Born 1889. Died.

Emigrated to Canada.

6 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

12 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

13 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

7 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

14 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

15 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Lorna PATRICK ( - )

1 Lorna PATRICK ( - ) [82].

2 Walter Sydney PATRICK ( - ) [81]. Born. Died.

3 Nellie WILSON (1889- ) [61]. Born 1889. Died.

Emigrated to Canada.

6 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

12 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

13 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

7 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

14 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

15 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Marie PATRICK ( - )

1 Marie PATRICK ( - ) [83].

2 Walter Sydney PATRICK ( - ) [81]. Born. Died.

3 Nellie WILSON (1889- ) [61]. Born 1889. Died.

Emigrated to Canada.

6 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

12 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

13 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

7 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

14 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

15 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Sidney PATRICK ( - )

1 Sidney PATRICK ( - ) [85].

2 Walter Sydney PATRICK ( - ) [81]. Born. Died.

3 Nellie WILSON (1889- ) [61]. Born 1889. Died.

Emigrated to Canada.

6 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

12 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

13 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

7 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

14 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

15 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Walter PATRICK ( - )

1 Walter Sydney PATRICK ( - ) [81]. Born. Died.

Esther PATTINSON (1856-1891)

1 Esther Eliza PATTINSON (1856-1891) [339]. Born 7 May 1856. Died 1891.

Second wife of Avon Gray (his first wife was Valerie).

Elizabeth PAUNCEFOOTE ( - )

1 Elizabeth PAUNCEFOOTE ( - ) [810]. Marr James DAUBENEY c. 1478, Somersetshire, England.

2 Robert PAUNCEFOTE ( - ) [1233].

Patricia PAXTON ( - )

1 Patricia PAXTON ( - ) [208]. Born. Died.

2 Raymond PAXTON ( - ) [207].

3 Wendy WILSON ( - ) [72].

6 Clifford Augustus (Gus) WILSON (1882- ) [60]. Born 1882. Marr Louise FREEMAN 1909. Died.

12 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

13 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

7 Louise FREEMAN (1881- ) [70]. Born 1881. Died.

Raymond PAXTON ( - )

1 Raymond PAXTON ( - ) [207].

PEASE ( - )

1 PEASE ( - ) [986].

2 Richard Thorn PEASE (1922- ) [985]. Born 20 May 1922, Richmond.

3 Anne HEYWORTH (1924- ) [984]. Born 10 Apr 1924, London.

6 Reginald Francis HEYWORTH (1896- ) [983]. Born 1896. Marr Moyra MARJORIBANKS 12 Jan 1923.

7 Moyra MARJORIBANKS (1902-1941) [982]. Born 1902. Died 1941.

14 Dudley Churchill MARJORIBANKS (1874-1935) [980]. Born 2 Mar 1874. Died 23 Apr 1935.

15 Muriel BRODRICK (1881- ) [981]. Born 23 Nov 1881.

PEASE ( - )

1 PEASE ( - ) [987].

2 Richard Thorn PEASE (1922- ) [985]. Born 20 May 1922, Richmond.

3 Anne HEYWORTH (1924- ) [984]. Born 10 Apr 1924, London.

6 Reginald Francis HEYWORTH (1896- ) [983]. Born 1896. Marr Moyra MARJORIBANKS 12 Jan 1923.

7 Moyra MARJORIBANKS (1902-1941) [982]. Born 1902. Died 1941.

14 Dudley Churchill MARJORIBANKS (1874-1935) [980]. Born 2 Mar 1874. Died 23 Apr 1935.

15 Muriel BRODRICK (1881- ) [981]. Born 23 Nov 1881.

Nichola PEASE (1961-1994)

1 Nichola PEASE (1961-1994) [988]. Born 3 Apr 1961, Bywell Castle. Died 1994.

2 Richard Thorn PEASE (1922- ) [985]. Born 20 May 1922, Richmond.

3 Anne HEYWORTH (1924- ) [984]. Born 10 Apr 1924, London.

6 Reginald Francis HEYWORTH (1896- ) [983]. Born 1896. Marr Moyra MARJORIBANKS 12 Jan 1923.

7 Moyra MARJORIBANKS (1902-1941) [982]. Born 1902. Died 1941.

14 Dudley Churchill MARJORIBANKS (1874-1935) [980]. Born 2 Mar 1874. Died 23 Apr 1935.

15 Muriel BRODRICK (1881- ) [981]. Born 23 Nov 1881.

Sir Richard PEASE Bt. (1922- )

1 Richard Thorn PEASE (1922- ) [985]. Born 20 May 1922, Richmond.

Irene PEEL (1905- )

1 Irene Dorothy PEEL (1905- ) [642]. Born 1905, Wilmslow.

2 Thomas Walker PEEL (1876- ) [639]. Born 1876, Manchester, Lancashire. Marr Edith Mary WITHY frm 1 Apr 1898 to 30 Jun 1898, Stockport, Cheshire.

In 1901 census, lived at: Grove Avenue, Wilmslow County:
Cheshire

In 1911 census, lived at: 4 Burlington Road Buxton, Derbyshire. Occupation was: Merchants And Warehouseman Specializing In Baby Linen And Loco Underclothing

3 Edith Mary WITHY (1874-1933) [638]. Born 1874, Manchester, Lancashire. Died 1933.

Attended Sidcot School between 1884 and 1889.

6 George WITHY (1842-1928) [123]. Born 30 Jul 1842, Gloucestershire. Marr Emily HODGSON 1869. Died 6 Dec 1928.

in 1861 census, was a Grocers Apprentice, living with William and Elizabeth Graham Grocer & Tea Dealer Employing 4 Assistants, at Barker Street, Aston, Warwickshire.

In 1871 census, lived at: Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - George WITHY (AFN: 1NJW-ZRJ) Pedigree Event(s)
Birth: 13 Jul 1842
Bristol, Gloucs, England
In 1881 census, lived at: Oak Bank, Princess Road, Heaton-Norris (Lancashire) County: Cheshire - Occupation shown as: Chocolate Eggs & Cheese Commission Agent

In 1891 census, lived at: 24, Princes Road, Heaton Norris, County: Cheshire - Occupation shown as: Agent For Cocoa & Chocolate

In 1901 census, lived at: 26, Oakdene, Thornfield Road, Heaton Norris (Lancashire) County: Cheshire

in 1911 census, had retired to: Bryn Dedwys Old Colwyn, County:
Carnarvonshire


Parents
Father: Edward WITHY (AFN: 1JWW-N03) Family
Mother: Sarah ATREE (AFN: 1NJW-ZQB)

Attended Sidcot School between 1853 and 1857.

12 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

13 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

7 Emily HODGSON (c. 1849-1924) [563]. Born c. 1849, Manchester, Lancashire. Died 1924.

Attended Sidcot School between 1857 and 1861.

14 John HODGSON ( - ) [671].

15 Jane DODGSON ( - ) [672].

Kathleen PEEL (1904- )

1 Kathleen Mary PEEL (1904- ) [641]. Born 1904, Wilmslow.

2 Thomas Walker PEEL (1876- ) [639]. Born 1876, Manchester, Lancashire. Marr Edith Mary WITHY frm 1 Apr 1898 to 30 Jun 1898, Stockport, Cheshire.

In 1901 census, lived at: Grove Avenue, Wilmslow County:
Cheshire

In 1911 census, lived at: 4 Burlington Road Buxton, Derbyshire. Occupation was: Merchants And Warehouseman Specializing In Baby Linen And Loco Underclothing

3 Edith Mary WITHY (1874-1933) [638]. Born 1874, Manchester, Lancashire. Died 1933.

Attended Sidcot School between 1884 and 1889.

6 George WITHY (1842-1928) [123]. Born 30 Jul 1842, Gloucestershire. Marr Emily HODGSON 1869. Died 6 Dec 1928.

in 1861 census, was a Grocers Apprentice, living with William and Elizabeth Graham Grocer & Tea Dealer Employing 4 Assistants, at Barker Street, Aston, Warwickshire.

In 1871 census, lived at: Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - George WITHY (AFN: 1NJW-ZRJ) Pedigree Event(s)
Birth: 13 Jul 1842
Bristol, Gloucs, England
In 1881 census, lived at: Oak Bank, Princess Road, Heaton-Norris (Lancashire) County: Cheshire - Occupation shown as: Chocolate Eggs & Cheese Commission Agent

In 1891 census, lived at: 24, Princes Road, Heaton Norris, County: Cheshire - Occupation shown as: Agent For Cocoa & Chocolate

In 1901 census, lived at: 26, Oakdene, Thornfield Road, Heaton Norris (Lancashire) County: Cheshire

in 1911 census, had retired to: Bryn Dedwys Old Colwyn, County:
Carnarvonshire


Parents
Father: Edward WITHY (AFN: 1JWW-N03) Family
Mother: Sarah ATREE (AFN: 1NJW-ZQB)

Attended Sidcot School between 1853 and 1857.

12 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

13 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

7 Emily HODGSON (c. 1849-1924) [563]. Born c. 1849, Manchester, Lancashire. Died 1924.

Attended Sidcot School between 1857 and 1861.

14 John HODGSON ( - ) [671].

15 Jane DODGSON ( - ) [672].

Robert PEEL (1899- )

1 Robert Withy PEEL (1899- ) [640]. Born 1899, Didsbury, Lancashire.

2 Thomas Walker PEEL (1876- ) [639]. Born 1876, Manchester, Lancashire. Marr Edith Mary WITHY frm 1 Apr 1898 to 30 Jun 1898, Stockport, Cheshire.

In 1901 census, lived at: Grove Avenue, Wilmslow County:
Cheshire

In 1911 census, lived at: 4 Burlington Road Buxton, Derbyshire. Occupation was: Merchants And Warehouseman Specializing In Baby Linen And Loco Underclothing

3 Edith Mary WITHY (1874-1933) [638]. Born 1874, Manchester, Lancashire. Died 1933.

Attended Sidcot School between 1884 and 1889.

6 George WITHY (1842-1928) [123]. Born 30 Jul 1842, Gloucestershire. Marr Emily HODGSON 1869. Died 6 Dec 1928.

in 1861 census, was a Grocers Apprentice, living with William and Elizabeth Graham Grocer & Tea Dealer Employing 4 Assistants, at Barker Street, Aston, Warwickshire.

In 1871 census, lived at: Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - George WITHY (AFN: 1NJW-ZRJ) Pedigree Event(s)
Birth: 13 Jul 1842
Bristol, Gloucs, England
In 1881 census, lived at: Oak Bank, Princess Road, Heaton-Norris (Lancashire) County: Cheshire - Occupation shown as: Chocolate Eggs & Cheese Commission Agent

In 1891 census, lived at: 24, Princes Road, Heaton Norris, County: Cheshire - Occupation shown as: Agent For Cocoa & Chocolate

In 1901 census, lived at: 26, Oakdene, Thornfield Road, Heaton Norris (Lancashire) County: Cheshire

in 1911 census, had retired to: Bryn Dedwys Old Colwyn, County:
Carnarvonshire


Parents
Father: Edward WITHY (AFN: 1JWW-N03) Family
Mother: Sarah ATREE (AFN: 1NJW-ZQB)

Attended Sidcot School between 1853 and 1857.

12 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

13 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

7 Emily HODGSON (c. 1849-1924) [563]. Born c. 1849, Manchester, Lancashire. Died 1924.

Attended Sidcot School between 1857 and 1861.

14 John HODGSON ( - ) [671].

15 Jane DODGSON ( - ) [672].

Thomas PEEL (1876- )

1 Thomas Walker PEEL (1876- ) [639]. Born 1876, Manchester, Lancashire. Marr Edith Mary WITHY frm 1 Apr 1898 to 30 Jun 1898, Stockport, Cheshire.

In 1901 census, lived at: Grove Avenue, Wilmslow County:
Cheshire

In 1911 census, lived at: 4 Burlington Road Buxton, Derbyshire. Occupation was: Merchants And Warehouseman Specializing In Baby Linen And Loco Underclothing

Anne PELSON ( -1733)

1 Anne PELSON ( -1733) [940]. Died Jun 1733.

Jane PEMBERTON (1761-1813)

1 Jane PEMBERTON (1761-1813) [1046]. Born 1761. Marr John Coulson FOWLER 1789. Died 1813.

2 Thomas PEMBERTON ( - ) [1190].

3 Mary ( - ) [1191].

Thomas PEMBERTON ( - )

1 Thomas PEMBERTON ( - ) [1190].

Alice PENNEY (1536- )

1 Alice PENNEY (1536- ) [800]. Born 1536. Christened 1536, East Coker, Somerset.

John PENSTONE ( -1902)

1 John Jewell PENSTONE ( -1902) [843]. Born Stanford in the Vale, Berks. Marr Elizabeth Messer WRIGHT 12 Jan 1861. Died 12 May 1902.

Ann PERROTT (c. 1555- )

1 Ann PERROTT (c. 1555- ) [176]. Born c. 1555. Died.

2 John PERROTT (SIR) (c. 1508-1583) [177]. Born c. 1508. Died 1583.

Died in the Tower.

4 Thomas PERROTT (SIR) (1505- ) [179]. Born 1505. Died.

5 Mary BERKELEY (c. 1480- ) [180]. Born c. 1480. Died.

10 James BERKELEY (OF THORNBURY) (c. 1466-1515) [181]. Born c. 1466. Died 1515.

11 Susan FITZALAN (WADDELL?) ( - ) [182]. Born. Died.

3 Jane PRUET (Widow of Sir Lewis POLLARD) ( - ) [178]. Born. Died.

John PERROTT (SIR) (c. 1508-1583)

1 John PERROTT (SIR) (c. 1508-1583) [177]. Born c. 1508. Died 1583.

Died in the Tower.

2 Thomas PERROTT (SIR) (1505- ) [179]. Born 1505. Died.

3 Mary BERKELEY (c. 1480- ) [180]. Born c. 1480. Died.

6 James BERKELEY (OF THORNBURY) (c. 1466-1515) [181]. Born c. 1466. Died 1515.

12 Maurice De BERKELEY (SIR) (c. 1436-c. 1506) [183]. Born c. 1436. Died c. 1506.

13 Isobel MEAD ( -1517) [184]. Born. Died 1517.

( daughter of Sir Philip Mead of Bristol).

7 Susan FITZALAN (WADDELL?) ( - ) [182]. Born. Died.

Thomas PERROTT (SIR) (1505- )

1 Thomas PERROTT (SIR) (1505- ) [179]. Born 1505. Died.

Mary PERRY (1856-1909)

1 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Marr Henry WITHY (Sir) 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

Geoffrey PETER (1162-1213)

1 Geoffrey Fitz PETER (1162-1213) [585]. Born 1162. Died 1213.

2 Piers de LUTEGARESHALE ( - ) [586].

Sir John PHILLIPS of Picton Castle ( -1629)

1 John PHILLIPS ( -1629) [175]. Born. Died 27 Mar 1629.

2 Morgan PHILLIPS ( - ) [904].

4 John PHILLIPS (1502- ) [908]. Born 1502.

5 Elizabeth GRIFFITH (1508- ) [909]. Born 1508.

10 William GRIFFITH (1478- ) [910]. Born 1478.

11 Jane STRADLING ( - ) [911].

3 Elizabeth FLETCHER (1551- ) [905]. Born 1551.

6 Richard FLETCHER ( - ) [906].

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [907].

John PHILLIPS (1502- )

1 John PHILLIPS (1502- ) [908]. Born 1502.

Morgan PHILLIPS ( - )

1 Morgan PHILLIPS ( - ) [904].

2 John PHILLIPS (1502- ) [908]. Born 1502.

3 Elizabeth GRIFFITH (1508- ) [909]. Born 1508.

6 William GRIFFITH (1478- ) [910]. Born 1478.

7 Jane STRADLING ( - ) [911].

14 Thomas STRADLING ( - ) [912].

15 Jenet MATHEW ( -1535) [913]. Died 5 Feb 1535.

Olive PHILLIPS (1615-c. 1715)

1 Olive PHILLIPS (1615-c. 1715) [174]. Born 1615. Died c. 1715.

2 John PHILLIPS ( -1629) [175]. Born. Died 27 Mar 1629.

4 Morgan PHILLIPS ( - ) [904].

8 John PHILLIPS (1502- ) [908]. Born 1502.

9 Elizabeth GRIFFITH (1508- ) [909]. Born 1508.

5 Elizabeth FLETCHER (1551- ) [905]. Born 1551.

10 Richard FLETCHER ( - ) [906].

11 [unnamed person] ( - ) [907].

3 Ann PERROTT (c. 1555- ) [176]. Born c. 1555. Died.

6 John PERROTT (SIR) (c. 1508-1583) [177]. Born c. 1508. Died 1583.

Died in the Tower.

12 Thomas PERROTT (SIR) (1505- ) [179]. Born 1505. Died.

13 Mary BERKELEY (c. 1480- ) [180]. Born c. 1480. Died.

7 Jane PRUET (Widow of Sir Lewis POLLARD) ( - ) [178]. Born. Died.

Margaret PIPARD ( - )

1 Margaret PIPARD ( - ) [610].

Edmund PLANTAGENET of Woodstock, 1st Earl of Kent (1301-1330)

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Father: Edward I, edward_1

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Mother: MARGEURITE OF FRANCE, Marguerite_of_france

1 Edmund PLANTAGENET (1301-1330) [1014]. Born 5 Aug 1301. Died 1330.

Married Margaret Wake with issue.

2 Edward I1 (1239-1307) [204]. Born 17 Jun 1239, Westminster, London, England. Marr Eleanor OF CASTILLE 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Marr MARGEURITE OF FRANCE 10 Sep 1299. Died 7 Jul 1307, Burgh-On-Sands, Cumberland, England.

He was buried on 28 Oct 1307 in Westminster, London, England. He was married to Queen of England, Castile ELEANOR in 1254.
Children were:
i. England Plantagenet JOAN was born in 1272 in Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. She died on 23 Apr 1307 in Clare, Suffolk, England.
ii. England MARGARET was born in 1275. She died in 1318.
iii. England Plantagenet ELIZABETH was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. She died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND. She was buried on 23 May 1316 in Walden Abbey, Herts, England.
iv. King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet.

He was also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots; was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

4 HENRY III (1207-1272) [1008]. Born 1 Oct 1207, Winchester. Died 1272.

8 John LACKLAND (c. 1166-c. 1216) [1586]. Born c. Dec 1166. Marr Isabella, Countess of ANGOULÊME 1200. Died c. Oct 1216.

John (24 December 1166 – 18/19 October 1216), also known as John Lackland (French: Jean Sansterre), was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death. During John's reign, England lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France, which resulted in the collapse of most of the Angevin Empire and contributed to the subsequent growth in power of the Capetian dynasty during the 13th century. The baronial revolt at the end of John's reign led to the signing of the Magna Carta, a document often considered to be an early step in the evolution of the constitution of the United Kingdom.

John, the youngest of five sons of King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine, was at first not expected to inherit significant lands. Following the failed rebellion of his elder brothers between 1173 and 1174, however, John became Henry's favourite child. He was appointed the Lord of Ireland in 1177 and given lands in England and on the continent. John's elder brothers William, Henry and Geoffrey died young; by the time Richard I became king in 1189, John was a potential heir to the throne. John unsuccessfully attempted a rebellion against Richard's royal administrators whilst his brother was participating in the Third Crusade. Despite this, after Richard died in 1199, John was proclaimed king of England, and came to an agreement with Philip II of France to recognise John's possession of the continental Angevin lands at the peace treaty of Le Goulet in 1200.

9 Isabella, Countess of GLOUCESTER (c. 1173-1217) [1605]. Born c. 1173. Died 14 Oct 1217.

5 Eleanor of PROVENCE (1222-1291) [1009]. Born 1222. Died Jun 1291.

3 MARGEURITE OF FRANCE (c. 1279-c. 1317) [1012]. Born c. 1279. Died c. 1317.

Sources

1History books

Eleanor PLANTAGENET ( - )

1 Eleanor PLANTAGENET ( - ) [530].

2 Henry II of ENGLAND ( - ) [531].

3 Eleanor of AQUITAINE ( - ) [532].

ELIZABETH PLANTAGENET (1282-1316)

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ELIZABETH PLANTAGENET, Elizabeth_of_Rhuddlan

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Father: Edward I, edward_1

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Mother: Eleanor OF CASTILLE, Eleonor of Castille

1 ELIZABETH PLANTAGENET1 (1282-1316) [312]. Born 7 Aug 1282, Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. Died 5 May 1316, Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND.

2 Edward I1 (1239-1307) [204]. Born 17 Jun 1239, Westminster, London, England. Marr Eleanor OF CASTILLE 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Marr MARGEURITE OF FRANCE 10 Sep 1299. Died 7 Jul 1307, Burgh-On-Sands, Cumberland, England.

He was buried on 28 Oct 1307 in Westminster, London, England. He was married to Queen of England, Castile ELEANOR in 1254.
Children were:
i. England Plantagenet JOAN was born in 1272 in Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. She died on 23 Apr 1307 in Clare, Suffolk, England.
ii. England MARGARET was born in 1275. She died in 1318.
iii. England Plantagenet ELIZABETH was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. She died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND. She was buried on 23 May 1316 in Walden Abbey, Herts, England.
iv. King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet.

He was also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots; was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

4 HENRY III (1207-1272) [1008]. Born 1 Oct 1207, Winchester. Died 1272.

8 John LACKLAND (c. 1166-c. 1216) [1586]. Born c. Dec 1166. Marr Isabella, Countess of ANGOULÊME 1200. Died c. Oct 1216.

John (24 December 1166 – 18/19 October 1216), also known as John Lackland (French: Jean Sansterre), was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death. During John's reign, England lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France, which resulted in the collapse of most of the Angevin Empire and contributed to the subsequent growth in power of the Capetian dynasty during the 13th century. The baronial revolt at the end of John's reign led to the signing of the Magna Carta, a document often considered to be an early step in the evolution of the constitution of the United Kingdom.

John, the youngest of five sons of King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine, was at first not expected to inherit significant lands. Following the failed rebellion of his elder brothers between 1173 and 1174, however, John became Henry's favourite child. He was appointed the Lord of Ireland in 1177 and given lands in England and on the continent. John's elder brothers William, Henry and Geoffrey died young; by the time Richard I became king in 1189, John was a potential heir to the throne. John unsuccessfully attempted a rebellion against Richard's royal administrators whilst his brother was participating in the Third Crusade. Despite this, after Richard died in 1199, John was proclaimed king of England, and came to an agreement with Philip II of France to recognise John's possession of the continental Angevin lands at the peace treaty of Le Goulet in 1200.

9 Isabella, Countess of GLOUCESTER (c. 1173-1217) [1605]. Born c. 1173. Died 14 Oct 1217.

5 Eleanor of PROVENCE (1222-1291) [1009]. Born 1222. Died Jun 1291.

3 Eleanor OF CASTILLE1 (1241-1290) [195]. Born 1241, Castile, Spain. Died Nov 1290, Harby, Near Lincoln.

In 1254, English fears of a Castilian invasion of the English province of Gascony induced Edward's father to arrange a politically expedient marriage between his fourteen-year-old son and Eleanor, the half-sister of King Alfonso X of Castile.
Eleanor and Edward were married on 1 November 1254 in the Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. As part of the marriage agreement, the young prince received grants of land worth 15,000 marks a year.
Though the endowments King Henry made were sizeable, they offered Edward little independence. He had already received Gascony as early as 1249, but Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, had been appointed as royal lieutenant the year before and, consequently, drew its income, so in practice Edward derived neither authority nor revenue from this province. The grant he received in 1254 included most of Ireland, and much land in Wales and England, including the earldom of Chester, but the king retained much control over the land in question, particularly in Ireland, so Edward's power was limited there as well, and the king derived most of the income from those lands.

From 1254 to 1257, Edward was under the influence of his mother's relatives, known as the Savoyards, the most notable of whom was Peter of Savoy, the queen's uncle. After 1257, Edward increasingly fell in with the Poitevin or Lusignan faction — the half-brothers of his father Henry III — led by such men as William de Valence. This association was significant, because the two groups of privileged foreigners were resented by the established English aristocracy, and they would be at the centre of the ensuing years' baronial reform movement.
There were tales of unruly and violent conduct by Edward and his Lusignan kinsmen, which raised questions about the royal heir's personal qualities. The next years would be formative on Edward's character.

Eleanor of Castile was the first queen consort of Edward I of England. She was also Countess of Ponthieu in her own right from 1279 until her death in 1290, succeeding her mother and ruling together with her husband.

Edward married Eleanor at Las Huelgas in Spain (October 1254) and then traveled to Bordeaux to organize his scattered appanage.
Upon her death, Edward erected the famous Eleanor Crosses--several of which still stand--at each place where her coffin rested on its way to London. The best known are at Banbury and Charring (London).

6 Saint FERDINAND III (1199-1252) [454]. Born 5 Aug 1199. Marr Joan of DAMMARTIN. Died 30 May 1252.

King of Castile from 1217 and King of Galicia and León from 1230.

12 Alfonso IX of LEÓN (1171-c. 1230) [597]. Born 15 Aug 1171. Died c. 23 Sep 1230.

Was king of León and Galicia from the death of his father Ferdinand II in 1188 until his own death. According to Ibn Khaldun, he is said to have been called the Baboso or Slobberer because he was subject to fits of rage during which he foamed at the mouth.

13 Doña BERENGUELA (1180-1246) [457]. Born 1180. Marr Alfonso IX FERNANDEZ 1197. Died 8 Nov 1246.

7 Joan of DAMMARTIN (c. 1200-1279) [455]. Born c. 1200. Died 16 Mar 1279, Abbeville.

14 Simon of DAMMARTIN (1180-1239) [595]. Born 1180. Died 21 Sep 1239.

15 Marie of PONTHIEU (1199-1251) [596]. Born 17 Apr 1199. Died 1251.

Sources

1History books

Henry PLANTAGENET 3rd Earl of Lancaster ( - )

1 Henry PLANTAGENET ( - ) [1022].

Joan PLANTAGENET ( - )

1 Joan PLANTAGENET ( - ) [1021].

2 Henry PLANTAGENET ( - ) [1022].

3 Matilda DE CHAWORTH ( - ) [1023].

6 Patrick DE CHAWORTH ( - ) [1024].

7 Isabel BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [1025].

Margaret PLANTAGENET (1321- )

1 Margaret Marshall PLANTAGENET (1321- ) [1016]. Born 1321.

2 Thomas PLANTAGENET (1300-1338) [1013]. Born 1 Jun 1300. Marr Alice HAYLES 1316. Died Aug 1338.

Buried in the abbey of Bury St Edmunds. Married (1) Alice Hales, with issue; (2) Mary Brewes, no issue.

4 Edward I1 (1239-1307) [204]. Born 17 Jun 1239, Westminster, London, England. Marr Eleanor OF CASTILLE 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Marr MARGEURITE OF FRANCE 10 Sep 1299. Died 7 Jul 1307, Burgh-On-Sands, Cumberland, England.

He was buried on 28 Oct 1307 in Westminster, London, England. He was married to Queen of England, Castile ELEANOR in 1254.
Children were:
i. England Plantagenet JOAN was born in 1272 in Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. She died on 23 Apr 1307 in Clare, Suffolk, England.
ii. England MARGARET was born in 1275. She died in 1318.
iii. England Plantagenet ELIZABETH was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. She died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND. She was buried on 23 May 1316 in Walden Abbey, Herts, England.
iv. King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet.

He was also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots; was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

8 HENRY III (1207-1272) [1008]. Born 1 Oct 1207, Winchester. Died 1272.

9 Eleanor of PROVENCE (1222-1291) [1009]. Born 1222. Died Jun 1291.

5 MARGEURITE OF FRANCE (c. 1279-c. 1317) [1012]. Born c. 1279. Died c. 1317.

3 Alice HAYLES ( - ) [1015].

Sources

1History books

Thomas PLANTAGENET of Brotherton, 1st Earl of Norfolk (1300-1338)

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Father: Edward I, edward_1

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Mother: MARGEURITE OF FRANCE, Marguerite_of_france

1 Thomas PLANTAGENET (1300-1338) [1013]. Born 1 Jun 1300. Marr Alice HAYLES 1316. Died Aug 1338.

Buried in the abbey of Bury St Edmunds. Married (1) Alice Hales, with issue; (2) Mary Brewes, no issue.

2 Edward I1 (1239-1307) [204]. Born 17 Jun 1239, Westminster, London, England. Marr Eleanor OF CASTILLE 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Marr MARGEURITE OF FRANCE 10 Sep 1299. Died 7 Jul 1307, Burgh-On-Sands, Cumberland, England.

He was buried on 28 Oct 1307 in Westminster, London, England. He was married to Queen of England, Castile ELEANOR in 1254.
Children were:
i. England Plantagenet JOAN was born in 1272 in Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. She died on 23 Apr 1307 in Clare, Suffolk, England.
ii. England MARGARET was born in 1275. She died in 1318.
iii. England Plantagenet ELIZABETH was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. She died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND. She was buried on 23 May 1316 in Walden Abbey, Herts, England.
iv. King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet.

He was also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots; was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

4 HENRY III (1207-1272) [1008]. Born 1 Oct 1207, Winchester. Died 1272.

8 John LACKLAND (c. 1166-c. 1216) [1586]. Born c. Dec 1166. Marr Isabella, Countess of ANGOULÊME 1200. Died c. Oct 1216.

John (24 December 1166 – 18/19 October 1216), also known as John Lackland (French: Jean Sansterre), was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death. During John's reign, England lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France, which resulted in the collapse of most of the Angevin Empire and contributed to the subsequent growth in power of the Capetian dynasty during the 13th century. The baronial revolt at the end of John's reign led to the signing of the Magna Carta, a document often considered to be an early step in the evolution of the constitution of the United Kingdom.

John, the youngest of five sons of King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine, was at first not expected to inherit significant lands. Following the failed rebellion of his elder brothers between 1173 and 1174, however, John became Henry's favourite child. He was appointed the Lord of Ireland in 1177 and given lands in England and on the continent. John's elder brothers William, Henry and Geoffrey died young; by the time Richard I became king in 1189, John was a potential heir to the throne. John unsuccessfully attempted a rebellion against Richard's royal administrators whilst his brother was participating in the Third Crusade. Despite this, after Richard died in 1199, John was proclaimed king of England, and came to an agreement with Philip II of France to recognise John's possession of the continental Angevin lands at the peace treaty of Le Goulet in 1200.

9 Isabella, Countess of GLOUCESTER (c. 1173-1217) [1605]. Born c. 1173. Died 14 Oct 1217.

5 Eleanor of PROVENCE (1222-1291) [1009]. Born 1222. Died Jun 1291.

3 MARGEURITE OF FRANCE (c. 1279-c. 1317) [1012]. Born c. 1279. Died c. 1317.

Sources

1History books

Frances PLAYER ( - )

1 Frances PLAYER ( - ) [1165].

Elizabeth POLLARD ( - )

1 Elizabeth POLLARD ( - ) [892].

2 Sir Lewis POLLARD (1465- ) [887]. Born 1465.

4 Robert POLLARD ( - ) [888].

3 Agnes EXTE ( - ) [889].

6 Thomas EXTE ( - ) [890].

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [891].

Robert POLLARD ( - )

1 Robert POLLARD ( - ) [888].

Sir POLLARD (1465- )

1 Sir Lewis POLLARD (1465- ) [887]. Born 1465.

2 Robert POLLARD ( - ) [888].

Jane POLLARD) ( - )

1 Jane PRUET (Widow of Sir Lewis POLLARD) ( - ) [178]. Born. Died.

Marie PONTHIEU (1199-1251)

1 Marie of PONTHIEU (1199-1251) [596]. Born 17 Apr 1199. Died 1251.

Colin POSTLEWAIGHT ( - )

1 Colin George POSTLEWAIGHT ( - ) [755]. Marr Bridget Margaret WITHY 8 Sep 1962, Whakatane, New Zealand.

Doreen POUNTNEY ( - )

1 Doreen POUNTNEY ( - ) [36]. Born. Died.

John POWELL ( - )

1 John POWELL ( - ) [1050].

Maud POYNTZ ( - )

1 Maud POYNTZ ( - ) [999].

Eleanor PROVENCE (1222-1291)

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Eleanor of PROVENCE, Eleonor_Provence

1 Eleanor of PROVENCE (1222-1291) [1009]. Born 1222. Died Jun 1291.

Urraca QUEEN OF LEON ( - )

1 Urraca Affonsez QUEEN OF LEON ( - ) [459]. Marr Fernando II Alfonsez KING OF LEON. Died.

Anthony RAWLINSON ( - )

1 Anthony RAWLINSON1 ( - ) [420]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

Benjamin RAWLINSON ( - )

1 Benjamin Patrick RAWLINSON1 ( - ) [423]. Born. Died.

2 Anthony RAWLINSON1 ( - ) [420]. Born. Died.

3 Rachel Ann CROZIER-SHAW1 ( - ) [419]. Born. Died.

6 Leslie CROZIER-SHAW1 ( - ) [414]. Born. Marr Noel NELSON. Died.

7 Noel NELSON1 (1930- ) [413]. Born 16 Dec 1930. Died.

14 John Stanley NELSON1 ( - ) [403]. Born. Marr Margaret STANKLEY. Died.

15 Margaret STANKLEY1 (1899-1891) [402]. Died 6 Apr 1891. Born 13 Sep 1899.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

Emily RAWLINSON ( - )

1 Emily Niamh RAWLINSON1 ( - ) [422]. Born. Died.

2 Anthony RAWLINSON1 ( - ) [420]. Born. Died.

3 Rachel Ann CROZIER-SHAW1 ( - ) [419]. Born. Died.

6 Leslie CROZIER-SHAW1 ( - ) [414]. Born. Marr Noel NELSON. Died.

7 Noel NELSON1 (1930- ) [413]. Born 16 Dec 1930. Died.

14 John Stanley NELSON1 ( - ) [403]. Born. Marr Margaret STANKLEY. Died.

15 Margaret STANKLEY1 (1899-1891) [402]. Died 6 Apr 1891. Born 13 Sep 1899.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

Rebecca RAWLINSON ( - )

1 Rebecca Ann RAWLINSON1 ( - ) [421]. Born. Died.

2 Anthony RAWLINSON1 ( - ) [420]. Born. Died.

3 Rachel Ann CROZIER-SHAW1 ( - ) [419]. Born. Died.

6 Leslie CROZIER-SHAW1 ( - ) [414]. Born. Marr Noel NELSON. Died.

7 Noel NELSON1 (1930- ) [413]. Born 16 Dec 1930. Died.

14 John Stanley NELSON1 ( - ) [403]. Born. Marr Margaret STANKLEY. Died.

15 Margaret STANKLEY1 (1899-1891) [402]. Died 6 Apr 1891. Born 13 Sep 1899.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

Caroline REED (1856-1929)

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Caroline REED, 1929, age 73, Charles and Caroline Mickle

1 Caroline REED1 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Charles MICKLE 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

2 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

5 Charlotte (REED) (1803- ) [646]. Born 1803, Taunton, S.

Shown as a widow in 1851 census, living at Newfoundland Street, St Paul, Bristol (with the Skeet family) - also, Mary Ann REED (b 1834 in Bristol), Servant.

3 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

6 James BURNELL (1791- ) [681]. Born 1791. Marr Elizabeth CLOWTER 19 Jun 1821, Bridgwater.

Parish records indicate a burial for James Hill BURNELL, at Sampford Brett, in Somerset.

7 Elizabeth CLOWTER ( - ) [683].

Sources

1Grave stone

Charlotte (REED) (1803- )

1 Charlotte (REED) (1803- ) [646]. Born 1803, Taunton, S.

Shown as a widow in 1851 census, living at Newfoundland Street, St Paul, Bristol (with the Skeet family) - also, Mary Ann REED (b 1834 in Bristol), Servant.

Charlotte REED (c. 1850- )

1 Charlotte Matilda REED (c. 1850- ) [490]. Born c. 1850, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester.

2 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

5 Charlotte (REED) (1803- ) [646]. Born 1803, Taunton, S.

Shown as a widow in 1851 census, living at Newfoundland Street, St Paul, Bristol (with the Skeet family) - also, Mary Ann REED (b 1834 in Bristol), Servant.

3 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

6 James BURNELL (1791- ) [681]. Born 1791. Marr Elizabeth CLOWTER 19 Jun 1821, Bridgwater.

Parish records indicate a burial for James Hill BURNELL, at Sampford Brett, in Somerset.

7 Elizabeth CLOWTER ( - ) [683].

Elizabeth REED (1857- )

1 Elizabeth Ann REED (1857- ) [644]. Born 1857, Bristol, Gloucester.

2 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

5 Charlotte (REED) (1803- ) [646]. Born 1803, Taunton, S.

Shown as a widow in 1851 census, living at Newfoundland Street, St Paul, Bristol (with the Skeet family) - also, Mary Ann REED (b 1834 in Bristol), Servant.

3 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

6 James BURNELL (1791- ) [681]. Born 1791. Marr Elizabeth CLOWTER 19 Jun 1821, Bridgwater.

Parish records indicate a burial for James Hill BURNELL, at Sampford Brett, in Somerset.

7 Elizabeth CLOWTER ( - ) [683].

Frederick REED (1859- )

1 Frederick John REED (1859- ) [645]. Born 1859, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Lizzie REECE 1888.

In 1881, was a Soldier (Lce. Sergeant Grenadier Guards) - Corps Of Royal Engineers, South Camp, Aldershot.

2 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

5 Charlotte (REED) (1803- ) [646]. Born 1803, Taunton, S.

Shown as a widow in 1851 census, living at Newfoundland Street, St Paul, Bristol (with the Skeet family) - also, Mary Ann REED (b 1834 in Bristol), Servant.

3 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

6 James BURNELL (1791- ) [681]. Born 1791. Marr Elizabeth CLOWTER 19 Jun 1821, Bridgwater.

Parish records indicate a burial for James Hill BURNELL, at Sampford Brett, in Somerset.

7 Elizabeth CLOWTER ( - ) [683].

Henry REED (1852- )

1 Henry Abraham REED (1852- ) [643]. Born 25 Jan 1852, 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester.

2 Henry REED (1827-to1871) [647]. Born 1827, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Ann BURNELL 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died to 1871.

5 Charlotte (REED) (1803- ) [646]. Born 1803, Taunton, S.

Shown as a widow in 1851 census, living at Newfoundland Street, St Paul, Bristol (with the Skeet family) - also, Mary Ann REED (b 1834 in Bristol), Servant.

3 Ann BURNELL (1827- ) [489]. Born 1827, Bridgwater, Somerset.

In 1852, lived at 19, West Street, Clifton, Bristol - Occupation was Booksellers

1861 census, lived at: 13, Bath Street, Temple, Bristol - Occupation is: Stationer - States "born At Sea" but could be where husband was?

1871 census - Lived at 13 Bath Street, Bristol

6 James BURNELL (1791- ) [681]. Born 1791. Marr Elizabeth CLOWTER 19 Jun 1821, Bridgwater.

Parish records indicate a burial for James Hill BURNELL, at Sampford Brett, in Somerset.

7 Elizabeth CLOWTER ( - ) [683].

Arthur RENDALL ( - )

1 Arthur RENDALL ( - ) [760].

Margaret RENDALL (1910-1999)

1 Margaret (Rita) RENDALL (1910-1999) [759]. Born 23 Dec 1910, Cambridge, NZ. Marr Rupert WITHY 14 Aug 1940, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 17 Nov 1999, Whakatane, New Zealand.

2 Arthur RENDALL ( - ) [760].

3 Florence O`KEEFE ( - ) [761].

Emma REYNOLDS (1820- )

1 Emma REYNOLDS (1820- ) [515]. Born 1820, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Marr John GRAY 1843, Birmingham.

Evelyn RICHARDSON (1903-1991)

1 Evelyn Jessie RICHARDSON (1903-1991) [350]. Born 10 Aug 1903. Marr Charles Edward STANKLEY. Died 25 Oct 1991.

Mary RING ( - )

1 Mary RING ( - ) [1068].

Gwyneth ROBERTS ( - )

1 Gwyneth ROBERTS1 ( - ) [448]. Born. Marr Vivian WITHY. Died.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Norman ROBERTS ( -1984)

1 Norman ROBERTS ( -1984) [290]. Born. Died 1984.

Daphne ROGERS (1940- )

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Daphne W ROGERS, Daphne

1 Daphne W ROGERS (1940- ) [203]. Born 1940, Dartford. Marr Eric J HOPKINS 1962, Sidcup, Kent. Died.

Thomas ROS (1406-1430)

1 Thomas de ROS (1406-1430) [631]. Born 26 Sep 1406. Died 18 Aug 1430.

Percy RUMBLE ( - )

1 Percy William RUMBLE ( - ) [161]. Born. Died.

Maud SAINT-HILAIRE ( - )

1 Maud de SAINT-HILAIRE ( - ) [589].

Daisy SALISBURY (1899-1977)

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Daisy SALISBURY, Daisy

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Father: Thomas John WORRALL, T J Worrall

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Mother: Mary Helen SALISBURY, M E Salisbury

1 Daisy SALISBURY (1899-1977) [198]. Born 17 Jun 1899, Manchester (Union Workhouse, Salford). Marr Henry HOPKINS c. 1933, Dartford. Died 1977, Dover, Kent.

In 1911 census, was shown as Salisbury - age 6; Mother Mary Ellen married Thomas Worrall 2 years earlier (in 1909).
in 1901 census, Daisy Salisbury (born in Salford, Lancashire) and Harry Salisbury (born in Chester, Cheshire) are shown as Boarders with Robert and Harriett Turner, at 14, Harriet Street, Broughton, Lancashire.
Not sure if Thomas Worrall was father?

2 Thomas John WORRALL (1881-1952) [43]. Born 6 Sep 1881, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 16 Oct 1881, Plemstall Parish, Chester. Rector - Thomas Lowe. Marr Mary Helen SALISBURY 23 Feb 1909, Chester, Cheshire. Died 1952.

Builder's Labourer (unemployed) in 1911 census, living at 3 Farm Buildings Tarvin Road Chester

In 1901 census, was an Iron Works Labourer

In 1891 Census, living at: 14, Cross Street, Chester (Thos Jno).

4 William WORRALL (c. 1855-to1903) [493]. Born c. 1855, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 19 Sep 1855, Saint Peter, Plemstall (Plemonstall) Chester, Cheshire. Mickle Trafford. Marr Elizabeth WRIGHT 28 Dec 1880, Plemonstall, Cheshire. Died to 1903.

In 1881 Census, lived at: Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1891 census, lived at 14, Cross Street, Boughton, Chester (recorded as Willm & Eliz - occupation is Labourer / Gardener)

In 1901 census, lived at 10, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester.

8 James WORRALL (c. 1821- ) [513]. Born c. 1821, Frodsham, Cheshire. Marr Mary MOTTRAM 29 Dec 1845, Parish of St Mary, Chester.

In 1881 Census, lived at; Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1841 census, James and John Worrall (both aged 20 - note that ages were rounded down and 20-24 were recorded as 20) worked as agricultural Labourers, living at: Holme House, Ince

In 1871 Census, listed as Warral - living at 22 Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford.

9 Mary MOTTRAM (1826- ) [514]. Born 1826, Hoole, Cheshire. Christened 5 Mar 1826, Plemstall Parish, Chester.

5 Elizabeth WRIGHT (c. 1858- ) [509]. Born c. 1858, Spon Green, Flintshire, Wales.

may be Elizabeth Wright - married in 1880 (Oct - Dec)

In 1861 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Daughter age 3 - Born 1858, in Bistre, Flintshire
In 1871 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Servant age 13 Born 1858, in Flintshire

In 1901 cencus, shown as born in Buckley, Lancashire.

10 John WRIGHT (1822-1907) [2030]. Born 1822. Marr Jane (Mary Jane) JONES 4 Nov 1852, Holyhead. Died 14 Jul 1907.

11 Jane (Mary Jane) JONES (1824-1912) [2031]. Born 1824, Holyhead. Died 9 May 1912.

Baptism 24 June 1827, in Bryndu Chapel, Anglesey, Wales

3 Mary Helen SALISBURY (1869- ) [44]. Born 31 Oct 1869, Huntington. Died.

Is it Ellen (1911 census) or Hellen? In 1891 census, was visiting the Ward family.
Mary Ellen Salisbury has 2 records for entry to Manchester Workhouses - Manchester New Bridge Street Workhouse - Date of Admission: 10 Mar 1896 to 7 April 1896; Manchester Withington Workhouse - Date of Admission:16 Nov 1909 to 4 December 1909.

6 John SALISBURY (c. 1849-bef1909) [495]. Born c. 1849, Huntingdon, Cheshire. Died bef Feb 1909.

In 1881 census, Jno (John) Salisbury - Farm labourer, living at: 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton

In 1891 census, Waggoner - living at: 104, Christleton Road, Chester.

7 Mary (1850- ) [496]. Born 1850, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales.

from 1881 census, lived at 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton.

Elizabeth SALISBURY (c. 1872- )

1 Elizabeth J SALISBURY (c. 1872- ) [498]. Born c. 1872, Huntingdon, Cheshire.

2 John SALISBURY (c. 1849-bef1909) [495]. Born c. 1849, Huntingdon, Cheshire. Died bef Feb 1909.

In 1881 census, Jno (John) Salisbury - Farm labourer, living at: 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton

In 1891 census, Waggoner - living at: 104, Christleton Road, Chester.

3 Mary (1850- ) [496]. Born 1850, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales.

from 1881 census, lived at 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton.

Fanny SALISBURY (c. 1875- )

1 Fanny SALISBURY (c. 1875- ) [494]. Born c. 1875, Guilden Sutton.

details from 1901 census - Fanny Salisbury, Servant, living with the DONALD family (Dispensing Chemist) at 2 Bridge Street, Chester

Details from 1911 census - Lived with her Sister, Mary Ellen Worrall (Salisbury) at 3 Farm Buildings Tarvin Road Chester.

2 John SALISBURY (c. 1849-bef1909) [495]. Born c. 1849, Huntingdon, Cheshire. Died bef Feb 1909.

In 1881 census, Jno (John) Salisbury - Farm labourer, living at: 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton

In 1891 census, Waggoner - living at: 104, Christleton Road, Chester.

3 Mary (1850- ) [496]. Born 1850, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales.

from 1881 census, lived at 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton.

John SALISBURY (c. 1849-bef1909)

1 John SALISBURY (c. 1849-bef1909) [495]. Born c. 1849, Huntingdon, Cheshire. Died bef Feb 1909.

In 1881 census, Jno (John) Salisbury - Farm labourer, living at: 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton

In 1891 census, Waggoner - living at: 104, Christleton Road, Chester.

John SALISBURY (c. 1894- )

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Father: Thomas John WORRALL, T J Worrall

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Mother: Mary Helen SALISBURY, M E Salisbury

1 John Henry SALISBURY (c. 1894- ) [491]. Born c. 1894, Chester.

Probably born between 10 March 1896 and 7 April 1896 when Mary E Salisbury was in the Manchester Workhouse (see register). Not sure if Thomas Worrall was father?

2 Thomas John WORRALL (1881-1952) [43]. Born 6 Sep 1881, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 16 Oct 1881, Plemstall Parish, Chester. Rector - Thomas Lowe. Marr Mary Helen SALISBURY 23 Feb 1909, Chester, Cheshire. Died 1952.

Builder's Labourer (unemployed) in 1911 census, living at 3 Farm Buildings Tarvin Road Chester

In 1901 census, was an Iron Works Labourer

In 1891 Census, living at: 14, Cross Street, Chester (Thos Jno).

4 William WORRALL (c. 1855-to1903) [493]. Born c. 1855, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 19 Sep 1855, Saint Peter, Plemstall (Plemonstall) Chester, Cheshire. Mickle Trafford. Marr Elizabeth WRIGHT 28 Dec 1880, Plemonstall, Cheshire. Died to 1903.

In 1881 Census, lived at: Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1891 census, lived at 14, Cross Street, Boughton, Chester (recorded as Willm & Eliz - occupation is Labourer / Gardener)

In 1901 census, lived at 10, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester.

8 James WORRALL (c. 1821- ) [513]. Born c. 1821, Frodsham, Cheshire. Marr Mary MOTTRAM 29 Dec 1845, Parish of St Mary, Chester.

In 1881 Census, lived at; Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1841 census, James and John Worrall (both aged 20 - note that ages were rounded down and 20-24 were recorded as 20) worked as agricultural Labourers, living at: Holme House, Ince

In 1871 Census, listed as Warral - living at 22 Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford.

9 Mary MOTTRAM (1826- ) [514]. Born 1826, Hoole, Cheshire. Christened 5 Mar 1826, Plemstall Parish, Chester.

5 Elizabeth WRIGHT (c. 1858- ) [509]. Born c. 1858, Spon Green, Flintshire, Wales.

may be Elizabeth Wright - married in 1880 (Oct - Dec)

In 1861 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Daughter age 3 - Born 1858, in Bistre, Flintshire
In 1871 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Servant age 13 Born 1858, in Flintshire

In 1901 cencus, shown as born in Buckley, Lancashire.

10 John WRIGHT (1822-1907) [2030]. Born 1822. Marr Jane (Mary Jane) JONES 4 Nov 1852, Holyhead. Died 14 Jul 1907.

11 Jane (Mary Jane) JONES (1824-1912) [2031]. Born 1824, Holyhead. Died 9 May 1912.

Baptism 24 June 1827, in Bryndu Chapel, Anglesey, Wales

3 Mary Helen SALISBURY (1869- ) [44]. Born 31 Oct 1869, Huntington. Died.

Is it Ellen (1911 census) or Hellen? In 1891 census, was visiting the Ward family.
Mary Ellen Salisbury has 2 records for entry to Manchester Workhouses - Manchester New Bridge Street Workhouse - Date of Admission: 10 Mar 1896 to 7 April 1896; Manchester Withington Workhouse - Date of Admission:16 Nov 1909 to 4 December 1909.

6 John SALISBURY (c. 1849-bef1909) [495]. Born c. 1849, Huntingdon, Cheshire. Died bef Feb 1909.

In 1881 census, Jno (John) Salisbury - Farm labourer, living at: 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton

In 1891 census, Waggoner - living at: 104, Christleton Road, Chester.

7 Mary (1850- ) [496]. Born 1850, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales.

from 1881 census, lived at 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton.

John SALISBURY (c. 1879- )

1 John Henry SALISBURY (c. 1879- ) [497]. Born c. 1879, Chester, Cheshire.

In 1901 census, there's a John Salisbury shown as a boarder, working as a Corn Miller's Labourer, living at: 26, North Street, Chester with William and Margaret Bartley
In 1911 census, was a Chemist errand boy - living at: 3 Farm Buildings Tarvin Road Chester

2 John SALISBURY (c. 1849-bef1909) [495]. Born c. 1849, Huntingdon, Cheshire. Died bef Feb 1909.

In 1881 census, Jno (John) Salisbury - Farm labourer, living at: 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton

In 1891 census, Waggoner - living at: 104, Christleton Road, Chester.

3 Mary (1850- ) [496]. Born 1850, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales.

from 1881 census, lived at 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton.

Mary SALISBURY (1869- )

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Mary Helen SALISBURY, M E Salisbury

1 Mary Helen SALISBURY (1869- ) [44]. Born 31 Oct 1869, Huntington. Marr Thomas John WORRALL 23 Feb 1909, Chester, Cheshire. Died.

Is it Ellen (1911 census) or Hellen? In 1891 census, was visiting the Ward family.
Mary Ellen Salisbury has 2 records for entry to Manchester Workhouses - Manchester New Bridge Street Workhouse - Date of Admission: 10 Mar 1896 to 7 April 1896; Manchester Withington Workhouse - Date of Admission:16 Nov 1909 to 4 December 1909.

2 John SALISBURY (c. 1849-bef1909) [495]. Born c. 1849, Huntingdon, Cheshire. Died bef Feb 1909.

In 1881 census, Jno (John) Salisbury - Farm labourer, living at: 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton

In 1891 census, Waggoner - living at: 104, Christleton Road, Chester.

3 Mary (1850- ) [496]. Born 1850, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales.

from 1881 census, lived at 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton.

Richard SALISBURY (1905- )

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Father: Thomas John WORRALL, T J Worrall

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Mother: Mary Helen SALISBURY, M E Salisbury

1 Richard Hilton SALISBURY (1905- ) [197]. Born 1905, Manchester. Died.

In 1911 census, was shown as Salisbury - age 6; Mary Ellen married Thomas Worrall 2 years earlier (in 1909), but was not married in 1905. Not sure if Thomas Worrall was father?

2 Thomas John WORRALL (1881-1952) [43]. Born 6 Sep 1881, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 16 Oct 1881, Plemstall Parish, Chester. Rector - Thomas Lowe. Marr Mary Helen SALISBURY 23 Feb 1909, Chester, Cheshire. Died 1952.

Builder's Labourer (unemployed) in 1911 census, living at 3 Farm Buildings Tarvin Road Chester

In 1901 census, was an Iron Works Labourer

In 1891 Census, living at: 14, Cross Street, Chester (Thos Jno).

4 William WORRALL (c. 1855-to1903) [493]. Born c. 1855, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 19 Sep 1855, Saint Peter, Plemstall (Plemonstall) Chester, Cheshire. Mickle Trafford. Marr Elizabeth WRIGHT 28 Dec 1880, Plemonstall, Cheshire. Died to 1903.

In 1881 Census, lived at: Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1891 census, lived at 14, Cross Street, Boughton, Chester (recorded as Willm & Eliz - occupation is Labourer / Gardener)

In 1901 census, lived at 10, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester.

8 James WORRALL (c. 1821- ) [513]. Born c. 1821, Frodsham, Cheshire. Marr Mary MOTTRAM 29 Dec 1845, Parish of St Mary, Chester.

In 1881 Census, lived at; Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1841 census, James and John Worrall (both aged 20 - note that ages were rounded down and 20-24 were recorded as 20) worked as agricultural Labourers, living at: Holme House, Ince

In 1871 Census, listed as Warral - living at 22 Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford.

9 Mary MOTTRAM (1826- ) [514]. Born 1826, Hoole, Cheshire. Christened 5 Mar 1826, Plemstall Parish, Chester.

5 Elizabeth WRIGHT (c. 1858- ) [509]. Born c. 1858, Spon Green, Flintshire, Wales.

may be Elizabeth Wright - married in 1880 (Oct - Dec)

In 1861 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Daughter age 3 - Born 1858, in Bistre, Flintshire
In 1871 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Servant age 13 Born 1858, in Flintshire

In 1901 cencus, shown as born in Buckley, Lancashire.

10 John WRIGHT (1822-1907) [2030]. Born 1822. Marr Jane (Mary Jane) JONES 4 Nov 1852, Holyhead. Died 14 Jul 1907.

11 Jane (Mary Jane) JONES (1824-1912) [2031]. Born 1824, Holyhead. Died 9 May 1912.

Baptism 24 June 1827, in Bryndu Chapel, Anglesey, Wales

3 Mary Helen SALISBURY (1869- ) [44]. Born 31 Oct 1869, Huntington. Died.

Is it Ellen (1911 census) or Hellen? In 1891 census, was visiting the Ward family.
Mary Ellen Salisbury has 2 records for entry to Manchester Workhouses - Manchester New Bridge Street Workhouse - Date of Admission: 10 Mar 1896 to 7 April 1896; Manchester Withington Workhouse - Date of Admission:16 Nov 1909 to 4 December 1909.

6 John SALISBURY (c. 1849-bef1909) [495]. Born c. 1849, Huntingdon, Cheshire. Died bef Feb 1909.

In 1881 census, Jno (John) Salisbury - Farm labourer, living at: 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton

In 1891 census, Waggoner - living at: 104, Christleton Road, Chester.

7 Mary (1850- ) [496]. Born 1850, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales.

from 1881 census, lived at 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton.

Dulcibella SAXBURY (c. 1722-1787)

1 Dulcibella SAXBURY (c. 1722-1787) [788]. Born c. 1722. Christened 1772. Died 1787.

Elizabeth SEAGRAVE ( - )

1 Elizabeth SEAGRAVE ( - ) [1018]. Marr John MOWBRAY 1353.

2 John SEGRAVE ( - ) [1017].

3 Margaret Marshall PLANTAGENET (1321- ) [1016]. Born 1321.

6 Thomas PLANTAGENET (1300-1338) [1013]. Born 1 Jun 1300. Marr Alice HAYLES 1316. Died Aug 1338.

Buried in the abbey of Bury St Edmunds. Married (1) Alice Hales, with issue; (2) Mary Brewes, no issue.

12 Edward I1 (1239-1307) [204]. Born 17 Jun 1239, Westminster, London, England. Marr Eleanor OF CASTILLE 1 Nov 1254, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Castile. Marr MARGEURITE OF FRANCE 10 Sep 1299. Died 7 Jul 1307, Burgh-On-Sands, Cumberland, England.

He was buried on 28 Oct 1307 in Westminster, London, England. He was married to Queen of England, Castile ELEANOR in 1254.
Children were:
i. England Plantagenet JOAN was born in 1272 in Acre, Palestine, Holy Land. She died on 23 Apr 1307 in Clare, Suffolk, England.
ii. England MARGARET was born in 1275. She died in 1318.
iii. England Plantagenet ELIZABETH was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle, Flint, WALES. She died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon, Essex, ENGLAND. She was buried on 23 May 1316 in Walden Abbey, Herts, England.
iv. King of England EDWARD II Plantagenet.

He was also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots; was King of England from 1272 to 1307.

13 MARGEURITE OF FRANCE (c. 1279-c. 1317) [1012]. Born c. 1279. Died c. 1317.

7 Alice HAYLES ( - ) [1015].

Sources

1History books

John SEGRAVE Lord Segrave ( - )

1 John SEGRAVE ( - ) [1017].

Mary SENDALL ( - )

1 Mary SENDALL ( - ) [786].

Andrew SHARP (1950- )

1 Andrew SHARP (1950- ) [214]. Born 1950. Died.

2 John Duncan SHARP (1922- ) [213]. Born 1922. Died.

3 Joan WILSON (1923- ) [76]. Born 1923. Died.

6 John Wilfred (Uncle Jack) WILSON (1885-1954) [62]. Born 1885, Warwickshire. Died 1954.

12 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

13 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

7 Beatrice May (Trixie) ANDREWS (1888-1967) [73]. Born 1888. Died 1967.

John SHARP (1922- )

1 John Duncan SHARP (1922- ) [213]. Born 1922. Died.

Judy SHARP (1953- )

1 Judy SHARP (1953- ) [215]. Born 1953. Died.

2 John Duncan SHARP (1922- ) [213]. Born 1922. Died.

3 Joan WILSON (1923- ) [76]. Born 1923. Died.

6 John Wilfred (Uncle Jack) WILSON (1885-1954) [62]. Born 1885, Warwickshire. Died 1954.

12 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

13 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

7 Beatrice May (Trixie) ANDREWS (1888-1967) [73]. Born 1888. Died 1967.

Elizabeth SHIELD (1809- )

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Elizabeth SHIELD, G Withy E Shield marriage 1829

1 Elizabeth SHIELD (1809- ) [780]. Born 1809, Alderley, Gloucestershire. Marr George (junior 2) WITHY 12 May 1829, Portishead Quaker Meeting House.

2 Henry SHIELD ( - ) [781]. Marr Mary 12 May 1829, Portishead Quaker.

3 Mary ( - ) [782].

Marriage witnesses: Woolen drapers of George/Lydia. Dau of Henry/Mary - Portishead Friends Meeting House, 11 St Mary’s Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 6QP

Henry SHIELD ( - )

1 Henry SHIELD ( - ) [781]. Marr Mary 12 May 1829, Portishead Quaker.

Lydia SHIELD (1859- )

1 Lydia SHIELD (1859- ) [697]. Born 1859, Bristol, Gloucester.

2 William SHIELD (1817- ) [695]. Born 1817, Amesbury, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Ann ATREE 20 Aug 1843, Laughton street Chapel, Bedminster.

3 Mary Ann ATREE (1816-1870) [694]. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Christened 2 Nov 1791. Born 1816. Died 22 Jan 1870, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.

In 1851 census, lived at: 24, Picton Street, St James And St Paul, Bristol.

6 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

12 William ATTREE (c. 1748- ) [785]. Born c. 1748. Christened 27 Dec 1748.

13 Mary SENDALL ( - ) [786].

7 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

14 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.1 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

15 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

Sources

1"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

Samuel SHIELD (1856- )

1 Samuel SHIELD (1856- ) [698]. Born 1856, Bristol, Gloucester.

2 William SHIELD (1817- ) [695]. Born 1817, Amesbury, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Ann ATREE 20 Aug 1843, Laughton street Chapel, Bedminster.

3 Mary Ann ATREE (1816-1870) [694]. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Christened 2 Nov 1791. Born 1816. Died 22 Jan 1870, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.

In 1851 census, lived at: 24, Picton Street, St James And St Paul, Bristol.

6 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

12 William ATTREE (c. 1748- ) [785]. Born c. 1748. Christened 27 Dec 1748.

13 Mary SENDALL ( - ) [786].

7 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

14 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.1 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

15 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

Sources

1"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

Sarah SHIELD (1853- )

1 Sarah SHIELD (1853- ) [696]. Born 1853, Bristol, Gloucester.

2 William SHIELD (1817- ) [695]. Born 1817, Amesbury, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Ann ATREE 20 Aug 1843, Laughton street Chapel, Bedminster.

3 Mary Ann ATREE (1816-1870) [694]. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Christened 2 Nov 1791. Born 1816. Died 22 Jan 1870, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.

In 1851 census, lived at: 24, Picton Street, St James And St Paul, Bristol.

6 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

12 William ATTREE (c. 1748- ) [785]. Born c. 1748. Christened 27 Dec 1748.

13 Mary SENDALL ( - ) [786].

7 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

14 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.1 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

15 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

Sources

1"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

William SHIELD (1817- )

1 William SHIELD (1817- ) [695]. Born 1817, Amesbury, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Ann ATREE 20 Aug 1843, Laughton street Chapel, Bedminster.

Alan SILVESTER ( - )

1 Alan Christopher SILVESTER ( - ) [765]. Marr Patricia May WITHY 12 Aug 1967, Matata, Whakatane.

Philip SILVESTER ( - )

1 Philip Joseph SILVESTER ( - ) [763]. Marr Dorothy Eunice WITHY 1 Jun 1963, Matata, Whakatane.

Elizabeth SIMEON ( - )

1 Elizabeth SIMEON ( - ) [947].

Edward SIMPSON (1826- )

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Father: William SIMPSON, hester withy w simpson marriage 1825

1 Edward SIMPSON (1826- ) [1109]. Born 3 Apr 1826, Melksham Wilts.

2 William SIMPSON (1795-1866) [1053]. Born 24 Feb 1795, Castle Street, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Marr Hester WITHY 4 May 1825, Friends Meeting House, Frenchay. Died 19 May 1866, Melksham.

4 William Tully SIMPSON (1769-1808) [1112]. Born 1769. Marr Maria GUNDRY 11 Dec 1793, Calne. Died 5 Sep 1808, Melksham. Buried 11 Sep 1808, Melksham.

8 Robert SIMPSON ( - ) [1187].

9 Mary TULLY ( - ) [1188].

5 Maria GUNDRY (1764-1843) [1189]. Born 1764. Died 1843.

10 William GUNDRY ( - ) [1213].

11 Katherine ( - ) [1214].

3 Hester WITHY (1795-1834) [114]. Born 25 Apr 1795, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 30 Mar 1834, Melksham. Buried 6 Apr 1834, Melksham; Quaker cemetery King St, Wiltshire, England.

Unsure about DOB - may be 1804 ? (source Barbara & David Withy)

Hester Simpson, Melksham, Wilts. Aged 39 30 March 1834 Wife of Wm. Simpson, of Melksham. This beloved Friend was the daughter of George and Lydia Withy, of Melksham. Her mind was visited by her Heavenly Father's love in very early life; and there is good ground to believe, that she yielded to the regulating power thereof through life; and in the discharge of the duties devolving upon her as wife and parent, she was very exemplary. She bore a protracted and painful illness with great resignation to the Divine will, and peacefully departed, (as she expressed herself), "in full confidence in her Saviour;" in whom it is consolingly believed she was accepted.

Note from Salisbury and Winchester Journal - Salisbury,
Monday, May 16, 1825.- Married, Mr. Wm. Simpson, of Melksham, to Hester, daughter of Mr. Geo. Withy, of Downend (see: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dutillieul/ZOtherPapers/S&WJMay161825.html)

Marriage - 1825 5 4 Frenchay Friends record R2 579 597 49 23
death - Wiltshire R3 584 54.

6 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

12 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

13 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

7 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

14 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

15 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

George SIMPSON (1829- )

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Father: William SIMPSON, hester withy w simpson marriage 1825

1 George SIMPSON (1829- ) [1110]. Born 25 Mar 1829, Melksham Wilts.

2 William SIMPSON (1795-1866) [1053]. Born 24 Feb 1795, Castle Street, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Marr Hester WITHY 4 May 1825, Friends Meeting House, Frenchay. Died 19 May 1866, Melksham.

4 William Tully SIMPSON (1769-1808) [1112]. Born 1769. Marr Maria GUNDRY 11 Dec 1793, Calne. Died 5 Sep 1808, Melksham. Buried 11 Sep 1808, Melksham.

8 Robert SIMPSON ( - ) [1187].

9 Mary TULLY ( - ) [1188].

5 Maria GUNDRY (1764-1843) [1189]. Born 1764. Died 1843.

10 William GUNDRY ( - ) [1213].

11 Katherine ( - ) [1214].

3 Hester WITHY (1795-1834) [114]. Born 25 Apr 1795, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 30 Mar 1834, Melksham. Buried 6 Apr 1834, Melksham; Quaker cemetery King St, Wiltshire, England.

Unsure about DOB - may be 1804 ? (source Barbara & David Withy)

Hester Simpson, Melksham, Wilts. Aged 39 30 March 1834 Wife of Wm. Simpson, of Melksham. This beloved Friend was the daughter of George and Lydia Withy, of Melksham. Her mind was visited by her Heavenly Father's love in very early life; and there is good ground to believe, that she yielded to the regulating power thereof through life; and in the discharge of the duties devolving upon her as wife and parent, she was very exemplary. She bore a protracted and painful illness with great resignation to the Divine will, and peacefully departed, (as she expressed herself), "in full confidence in her Saviour;" in whom it is consolingly believed she was accepted.

Note from Salisbury and Winchester Journal - Salisbury,
Monday, May 16, 1825.- Married, Mr. Wm. Simpson, of Melksham, to Hester, daughter of Mr. Geo. Withy, of Downend (see: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dutillieul/ZOtherPapers/S&WJMay161825.html)

Marriage - 1825 5 4 Frenchay Friends record R2 579 597 49 23
death - Wiltshire R3 584 54.

6 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

12 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

13 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

7 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

14 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

15 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Kathleen SIMPSON ( - )

1 Kathleen SIMPSON ( - ) [165]. Born. Died.

Mary SIMPSON (1831- )

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Father: William SIMPSON, hester withy w simpson marriage 1825

1 Mary SIMPSON (1831- ) [1111]. Born 8 Nov 1831.

2 William SIMPSON (1795-1866) [1053]. Born 24 Feb 1795, Castle Street, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Marr Hester WITHY 4 May 1825, Friends Meeting House, Frenchay. Died 19 May 1866, Melksham.

4 William Tully SIMPSON (1769-1808) [1112]. Born 1769. Marr Maria GUNDRY 11 Dec 1793, Calne. Died 5 Sep 1808, Melksham. Buried 11 Sep 1808, Melksham.

8 Robert SIMPSON ( - ) [1187].

9 Mary TULLY ( - ) [1188].

5 Maria GUNDRY (1764-1843) [1189]. Born 1764. Died 1843.

10 William GUNDRY ( - ) [1213].

11 Katherine ( - ) [1214].

3 Hester WITHY (1795-1834) [114]. Born 25 Apr 1795, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 30 Mar 1834, Melksham. Buried 6 Apr 1834, Melksham; Quaker cemetery King St, Wiltshire, England.

Unsure about DOB - may be 1804 ? (source Barbara & David Withy)

Hester Simpson, Melksham, Wilts. Aged 39 30 March 1834 Wife of Wm. Simpson, of Melksham. This beloved Friend was the daughter of George and Lydia Withy, of Melksham. Her mind was visited by her Heavenly Father's love in very early life; and there is good ground to believe, that she yielded to the regulating power thereof through life; and in the discharge of the duties devolving upon her as wife and parent, she was very exemplary. She bore a protracted and painful illness with great resignation to the Divine will, and peacefully departed, (as she expressed herself), "in full confidence in her Saviour;" in whom it is consolingly believed she was accepted.

Note from Salisbury and Winchester Journal - Salisbury,
Monday, May 16, 1825.- Married, Mr. Wm. Simpson, of Melksham, to Hester, daughter of Mr. Geo. Withy, of Downend (see: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dutillieul/ZOtherPapers/S&WJMay161825.html)

Marriage - 1825 5 4 Frenchay Friends record R2 579 597 49 23
death - Wiltshire R3 584 54.

6 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

12 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

13 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

7 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

14 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

15 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Robert SIMPSON (1800-1874)

1 Robert SIMPSON (1800-1874) [1180]. Born 2 Mar 1800, Melksham. Died 3 Mar 1874, Melksham.

educated at sidcot School.

2 William Tully SIMPSON (1769-1808) [1112]. Born 1769. Marr Maria GUNDRY 11 Dec 1793, Calne. Died 5 Sep 1808, Melksham. Buried 11 Sep 1808, Melksham.

4 Robert SIMPSON ( - ) [1187].

5 Mary TULLY ( - ) [1188].

3 Maria GUNDRY (1764-1843) [1189]. Born 1764. Died 1843.

6 William GUNDRY ( - ) [1213].

7 Katherine ( - ) [1214].

Robert SIMPSON ( - )

1 Robert SIMPSON ( - ) [1187].

Unknown SIMPSON ( - )

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Father: William SIMPSON, hester withy w simpson marriage 1825

1 Unknown SIMPSON ( - ) [1179].

2 William SIMPSON (1795-1866) [1053]. Born 24 Feb 1795, Castle Street, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Marr Hester WITHY 4 May 1825, Friends Meeting House, Frenchay. Died 19 May 1866, Melksham.

4 William Tully SIMPSON (1769-1808) [1112]. Born 1769. Marr Maria GUNDRY 11 Dec 1793, Calne. Died 5 Sep 1808, Melksham. Buried 11 Sep 1808, Melksham.

8 Robert SIMPSON ( - ) [1187].

9 Mary TULLY ( - ) [1188].

5 Maria GUNDRY (1764-1843) [1189]. Born 1764. Died 1843.

10 William GUNDRY ( - ) [1213].

11 Katherine ( - ) [1214].

3 Mary TYLER (1798- ) [1176]. Born 1798.

6 William TYLER ( - ) [1177].

7 Hannah HAYWARD ( - ) [1178].

William SIMPSON (1830- )

1 William SIMPSON (1830- ) [1183]. Born 1 May 1830, Melksham. Marr Jane Eliza BACKHOUSE 19 Aug 1862, Scarborough.

2 Robert SIMPSON (1800-1874) [1180]. Born 2 Mar 1800, Melksham. Died 3 Mar 1874, Melksham.

educated at sidcot School.

4 William Tully SIMPSON (1769-1808) [1112]. Born 1769. Marr Maria GUNDRY 11 Dec 1793, Calne. Died 5 Sep 1808, Melksham. Buried 11 Sep 1808, Melksham.

8 Robert SIMPSON ( - ) [1187].

9 Mary TULLY ( - ) [1188].

5 Maria GUNDRY (1764-1843) [1189]. Born 1764. Died 1843.

10 William GUNDRY ( - ) [1213].

11 Katherine ( - ) [1214].

3 Emma TYLER (1800-1885) [1182]. Born 1800. Died 1885.

6 William TYLER ( - ) [1177].

7 Hannah HAYWARD ( - ) [1178].

William SIMPSON (1795-1866)

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William SIMPSON, hester withy w simpson marriage 1825

1 William SIMPSON (1795-1866) [1053]. Born 24 Feb 1795, Castle Street, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Marr Hester WITHY 4 May 1825, Friends Meeting House, Frenchay. Died 19 May 1866, Melksham.

2 William Tully SIMPSON (1769-1808) [1112]. Born 1769. Marr Maria GUNDRY 11 Dec 1793, Calne. Died 5 Sep 1808, Melksham. Buried 11 Sep 1808, Melksham.

4 Robert SIMPSON ( - ) [1187].

5 Mary TULLY ( - ) [1188].

3 Maria GUNDRY (1764-1843) [1189]. Born 1764. Died 1843.

6 William GUNDRY ( - ) [1213].

7 Katherine ( - ) [1214].

William SIMPSON (1833-1834)

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Father: William SIMPSON, hester withy w simpson marriage 1825

1 William Henry SIMPSON (1833-1834) [1113]. Born 2 Sep 1833. Died 30 Jan 1834. Buried 1 Feb 1834, Flax Bourton.

2 William SIMPSON (1795-1866) [1053]. Born 24 Feb 1795, Castle Street, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Marr Hester WITHY 4 May 1825, Friends Meeting House, Frenchay. Died 19 May 1866, Melksham.

4 William Tully SIMPSON (1769-1808) [1112]. Born 1769. Marr Maria GUNDRY 11 Dec 1793, Calne. Died 5 Sep 1808, Melksham. Buried 11 Sep 1808, Melksham.

8 Robert SIMPSON ( - ) [1187].

9 Mary TULLY ( - ) [1188].

5 Maria GUNDRY (1764-1843) [1189]. Born 1764. Died 1843.

10 William GUNDRY ( - ) [1213].

11 Katherine ( - ) [1214].

3 Hester WITHY (1795-1834) [114]. Born 25 Apr 1795, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 30 Mar 1834, Melksham. Buried 6 Apr 1834, Melksham; Quaker cemetery King St, Wiltshire, England.

Unsure about DOB - may be 1804 ? (source Barbara & David Withy)

Hester Simpson, Melksham, Wilts. Aged 39 30 March 1834 Wife of Wm. Simpson, of Melksham. This beloved Friend was the daughter of George and Lydia Withy, of Melksham. Her mind was visited by her Heavenly Father's love in very early life; and there is good ground to believe, that she yielded to the regulating power thereof through life; and in the discharge of the duties devolving upon her as wife and parent, she was very exemplary. She bore a protracted and painful illness with great resignation to the Divine will, and peacefully departed, (as she expressed herself), "in full confidence in her Saviour;" in whom it is consolingly believed she was accepted.

Note from Salisbury and Winchester Journal - Salisbury,
Monday, May 16, 1825.- Married, Mr. Wm. Simpson, of Melksham, to Hester, daughter of Mr. Geo. Withy, of Downend (see: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dutillieul/ZOtherPapers/S&WJMay161825.html)

Marriage - 1825 5 4 Frenchay Friends record R2 579 597 49 23
death - Wiltshire R3 584 54.

6 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

12 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

13 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

7 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

14 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

15 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

William SIMPSON (1769-1808)

1 William Tully SIMPSON (1769-1808) [1112]. Born 1769. Marr Maria GUNDRY 11 Dec 1793, Calne. Died 5 Sep 1808, Melksham. Buried 11 Sep 1808, Melksham.

2 Robert SIMPSON ( - ) [1187].

3 Mary TULLY ( - ) [1188].

SLATER ( - )

1 SLATER ( - ) [1108].

2 Thomas SLATER (1898-1972) [1103]. Born 21 Sep 1898, Tean, Staffs, England. Marr Dorothy Helen MOLONY 15 Aug 1928, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 22 Apr 1972, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

4 William SLATER ( - ) [1104].

5 Sarah BROWN ( - ) [1105].

3 Dorothy Helen MOLONY (1906-1995) [1083]. Born 9 Oct 1906, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 13 Jul 1995, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

6 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

12 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

13 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

7 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

14 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

15 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

SLATER ( - )

1 SLATER ( - ) [1107].

2 Thomas SLATER (1898-1972) [1103]. Born 21 Sep 1898, Tean, Staffs, England. Marr Dorothy Helen MOLONY 15 Aug 1928, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 22 Apr 1972, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

4 William SLATER ( - ) [1104].

5 Sarah BROWN ( - ) [1105].

3 Dorothy Helen MOLONY (1906-1995) [1083]. Born 9 Oct 1906, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 13 Jul 1995, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

6 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

12 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

13 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

7 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

14 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

15 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

SLATER ( - )

1 SLATER ( - ) [1106].

2 Thomas SLATER (1898-1972) [1103]. Born 21 Sep 1898, Tean, Staffs, England. Marr Dorothy Helen MOLONY 15 Aug 1928, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 22 Apr 1972, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

4 William SLATER ( - ) [1104].

5 Sarah BROWN ( - ) [1105].

3 Dorothy Helen MOLONY (1906-1995) [1083]. Born 9 Oct 1906, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 13 Jul 1995, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

6 Arthur James MOLONY (1862-1934) [1078]. Born 30 Jul 1862, Falkland Islands, British Colony. Marr Gertrude Amy TANNER 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 16 Oct 1934, Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty, Auckland, New Zealand.

12 John Sharman MOLONY ( - ) [1079].

13 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

7 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

14 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

15 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

Thomas SLATER (1898-1972)

1 Thomas SLATER (1898-1972) [1103]. Born 21 Sep 1898, Tean, Staffs, England. Marr Dorothy Helen MOLONY 15 Aug 1928, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 22 Apr 1972, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

2 William SLATER ( - ) [1104].

3 Sarah BROWN ( - ) [1105].

William SLATER ( - )

1 William SLATER ( - ) [1104].

Alison SMITH ( - )

1 Alison Anne SMITH ( - ) [774].

2 Ivan Maskell WITHY (1899-1986) [716]. Born 15 May 1899, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Olive Hilda SMITH (nee Stephenson) 26 Oct 1968, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 17 Oct 1986, Whakatane, New Zealand.

NZ Reg no. 1899/5002.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Olive Hilda SMITH (nee Stephenson) (1905-1977) [741]. Born 25 Feb 1905. Died 17 Apr 1977, Takapuna, Auckland, NZ.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Barry SMITH ( - )

1 Barry Russell SMITH ( - ) [775].

2 Ivan Maskell WITHY (1899-1986) [716]. Born 15 May 1899, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Olive Hilda SMITH (nee Stephenson) 26 Oct 1968, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 17 Oct 1986, Whakatane, New Zealand.

NZ Reg no. 1899/5002.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Olive Hilda SMITH (nee Stephenson) (1905-1977) [741]. Born 25 Feb 1905. Died 17 Apr 1977, Takapuna, Auckland, NZ.

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1 George Grahame SMITH ( - ) [773].

2 Ivan Maskell WITHY (1899-1986) [716]. Born 15 May 1899, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Olive Hilda SMITH (nee Stephenson) 26 Oct 1968, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 17 Oct 1986, Whakatane, New Zealand.

NZ Reg no. 1899/5002.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Olive Hilda SMITH (nee Stephenson) (1905-1977) [741]. Born 25 Feb 1905. Died 17 Apr 1977, Takapuna, Auckland, NZ.

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Margaret SMITH ( - )

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Olive SMITH (1905-1977)

1 Olive Hilda SMITH (nee Stephenson) (1905-1977) [741]. Born 25 Feb 1905. Marr Ivan Maskell WITHY 26 Oct 1968, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 17 Apr 1977, Takapuna, Auckland, NZ.

Sarah SMITH ( - )

1 Sarah Mary SMITH ( - ) [848]. Marr Charles WRIGHT 8 Apr 1857, London.

2 George SMITH ( - ) [853].

3 [unnamed person] ( - ) [854].

Blanche SOMERSET (1584- )

1 Blanche SOMERSET (1584- ) [930]. Born 1584.

Margaret SPENCER ( - )

1 Margaret SPENCER ( - ) [934].

Fanny SPENCER-CHURCHILL ( -1920)

1 Fanny Octavia Louisa SPENCER-CHURCHILL ( -1920) [978]. Marr Edward MARJORIBANKS 1874. Died 1920.

2 John Winston SPENCER-CHURCHILL (1822-1883) [976]. Born 1822. Died 1883.

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John SPENCER-CHURCHILL 7th Duke of Marlborough (1822-1883)

1 John Winston SPENCER-CHURCHILL (1822-1883) [976]. Born 1822. Died 1883.

Alan STANKLEY ( - )

1 Alan Fenwick STANKLEY1 ( - ) [406]. Born. Marr Ethel Theresa CUMMINS. Died.

2 Robert Mutter STANKLEY1 (1870-1963) [397]. Born 5 Mar 1870. Died 1963.

4 Edward STANKLEY1 (1839-1928) [394]. Born 19 Aug 1839. Marr Mary Ann BARRON. Died 1928.

8 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

9 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

5 Mary Ann BARRON1 ( -1908) [396]. Born. Died 25 Sep 1908.

3 Elizabeth Ann EMERSON1 ( - ) [401]. Born. Died.

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Ann STANKLEY (1829- )

1 Ann STANKLEY1 (1829- ) [393]. Born 17 Nov 1829. Died.

2 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

4 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

8 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

9 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

5 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

3 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

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Annie STANKLEY (1898-1972)

1 Annie STANKLEY (1898-1972) [348]. Born 6 Jun 1898. Died 25 Jan 1972.

2 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

4 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

8 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

9 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

5 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

10 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

3 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Died.

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Barbara STANKLEY ( - )

1 Barbara STANKLEY1 ( - ) [409]. Born. Died.

2 Alan Fenwick STANKLEY1 ( - ) [406]. Born. Marr Ethel Theresa CUMMINS. Died.

4 Robert Mutter STANKLEY1 (1870-1963) [397]. Born 5 Mar 1870. Died 1963.

8 Edward STANKLEY1 (1839-1928) [394]. Born 19 Aug 1839. Marr Mary Ann BARRON. Died 1928.

9 Mary Ann BARRON1 ( -1908) [396]. Born. Died 25 Sep 1908.

5 Elizabeth Ann EMERSON1 ( - ) [401]. Born. Died.

3 Ethel Theresa CUMMINS1 ( - ) [408]. Born. Died.

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Charles STANKLEY (1900-1963)

1 Charles Edward STANKLEY (1900-1963) [349]. Born 4 May 1900. Marr Evelyn Jessie RICHARDSON. Died 9 Oct 1963.

2 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

4 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

8 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

9 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

5 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

10 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

3 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Died.

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Constance STANKLEY (1901- )

1 Constance STANKLEY1 (1901- ) [425]. Born 1901. Died.

2 Robert Blackett STANKLEY1 (1865- ) [333]. Born 1865. Died.

4 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

8 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

9 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

5 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

10 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

3 Mary Elizabeth HODGSON ( - ) [336]. Born. Died.

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Edward STANKLEY (1862-1886)

1 Edward STANKLEY (1862-1886) [329]. Born 1862. Died 13 Jan 1886.

2 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

4 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

8 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

9 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

5 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

3 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

6 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

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Edward STANKLEY (1839-1928)

1 Edward STANKLEY1 (1839-1928) [394]. Born 19 Aug 1839. Marr Mary Ann BARRON. Died 1928.

2 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

4 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

8 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

9 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

5 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

3 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

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Edward STANKLEY ( - )

1 Edward Emerson STANKLEY1 ( - ) [405]. Born. Died.

2 Robert Mutter STANKLEY1 (1870-1963) [397]. Born 5 Mar 1870. Died 1963.

4 Edward STANKLEY1 (1839-1928) [394]. Born 19 Aug 1839. Marr Mary Ann BARRON. Died 1928.

8 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

9 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

5 Mary Ann BARRON1 ( -1908) [396]. Born. Died 25 Sep 1908.

3 Elizabeth Ann EMERSON1 ( - ) [401]. Born. Died.

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Eileen STANKLEY ( - )

1 Eileen Clennel STANKLEY1 ( - ) [404]. Born. Marr Walter Oswald HULL. Died.

2 Robert Mutter STANKLEY1 (1870-1963) [397]. Born 5 Mar 1870. Died 1963.

4 Edward STANKLEY1 (1839-1928) [394]. Born 19 Aug 1839. Marr Mary Ann BARRON. Died 1928.

8 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

9 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

5 Mary Ann BARRON1 ( -1908) [396]. Born. Died 25 Sep 1908.

3 Elizabeth Ann EMERSON1 ( - ) [401]. Born. Died.

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Elizabeth STANKLEY (1861- )

1 Elizabeth STANKLEY1 (1861- ) [328]. Born 1861. Died.

2 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

4 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

8 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

9 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

5 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

3 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

6 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

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Elizabeth STANKLEY (1832-1832)

1 Elizabeth STANKLEY1 (1832-1832) [388]. Born 4 Mar 1832. Died 21 Nov 1832.

2 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

4 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

8 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

9 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

5 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

3 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

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Elizabeth STANKLEY ( - )

1 Elizabeth STANKLEY ( - ) [411]. Born. Died.

2 Alan Fenwick STANKLEY1 ( - ) [406]. Born. Marr Ethel Theresa CUMMINS. Died.

4 Robert Mutter STANKLEY1 (1870-1963) [397]. Born 5 Mar 1870. Died 1963.

8 Edward STANKLEY1 (1839-1928) [394]. Born 19 Aug 1839. Marr Mary Ann BARRON. Died 1928.

9 Mary Ann BARRON1 ( -1908) [396]. Born. Died 25 Sep 1908.

5 Elizabeth Ann EMERSON1 ( - ) [401]. Born. Died.

3 Ethel Theresa CUMMINS1 ( - ) [408]. Born. Died.

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Elizabeth STANKLEY (1890-1934)

picture

Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY, 1956, age 66, GW&MG_MS

picture

Father: James STANKLEY, 55 Elwick Road West Hartlepool

1 Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY1 (1890-1934) [162]. Born 6 Feb 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr George WITHY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Died 28 Jan 1934, Birkenhead General Hospital.

Second wife of George Withy (B 10.01.1886) (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Sarah Alice Stankley, his first wife. Elizabeth Alma died in 1934 (See death certificate).

2 James STANKLEY (1854- ) [274]. Born 5 May 1854, Tow Law Co Durham. Died.

In 1891 census, lived at 3, Hastings Terrace, King Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool and was employed as a Foreman Engine Wright.

In 1901 census, lived at 55, Elwick Road, West Hartlepool.

4 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

8 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

9 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

5 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

10 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

3 Jane Ann (Jennie) SWALWELL (c. 1854- ) [275]. Born c. 1854, Lanchester, Durham. Died.

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Elizabeth STANKLEY (1926-1928)

1 Elizabeth Ann STANKLEY (1926-1928) [354]. Born 4 May 1926. Died 21 Jan 1928.

2 John James STANKLEY (1888-1954) [341]. Born 8 Sep 1888. Died 6 Mar 1954.

4 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

8 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

9 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

5 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Died.

3 Christina Lily GREAVES (1891-1977) [342]. Born 21 Dec 1891. Died 26 May 1977.

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Elizabeth STANKLEY (1929- )

1 Elizabeth Annie STANKLEY (1929- ) [352]. Born 3 Mar 1929. Marr Kenneth Lewis LOWETH. Died.

2 John James STANKLEY (1888-1954) [341]. Born 8 Sep 1888. Died 6 Mar 1954.

4 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

8 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

9 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

5 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Died.

3 Christina Lily GREAVES (1891-1977) [342]. Born 21 Dec 1891. Died 26 May 1977.

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Elizabeth STANKLEY (1895- )

1 Elizabeth Newton STANKLEY (1895- ) [346]. Born 18 Oct 1895. Marr Herbert DAVIS. Died.

2 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

4 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

8 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

9 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

5 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

10 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

3 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Died.

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Eva STANKLEY (1899-c. 1999)

1 Eva STANKLEY1 (1899-c. 1999) [424]. Born 1899. Died c. 1999.

2 Robert Blackett STANKLEY1 (1865- ) [333]. Born 1865. Died.

4 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

8 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

9 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

5 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

10 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

3 Mary Elizabeth HODGSON ( - ) [336]. Born. Died.

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James STANKLEY (1854- )

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James STANKLEY, 55 Elwick Road West Hartlepool

1 James STANKLEY (1854- ) [274]. Born 5 May 1854, Tow Law Co Durham. Died.

In 1891 census, lived at 3, Hastings Terrace, King Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool and was employed as a Foreman Engine Wright.

In 1901 census, lived at 55, Elwick Road, West Hartlepool.

2 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

4 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

8 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

9 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

5 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

3 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

6 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

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James STANKLEY (1825-1889)

1 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

2 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

4 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

8 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

9 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

5 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

3 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

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James STANKLEY (1803-1847)

1 James STANKLEY1 (1803-1847) [384]. Born 7 Sep 1803. Died 15 Aug 1847.

2 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

4 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

8 Nicholas STANKLEY ( -c. 1781) [1838]. Born. Died c. 5 May 1781.

9 Alice ( -c. 1781) [1839]. Died c. 1781.

5 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

3 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

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James STANKLEY (1768-1841)

1 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

2 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

4 Nicholas STANKLEY ( -c. 1781) [1838]. Born. Died c. 5 May 1781.

5 Alice ( -c. 1781) [1839]. Died c. 1781.

3 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

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James STANKLEY (1887- )

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Father: James STANKLEY, 55 Elwick Road West Hartlepool

1 James Edward STANKLEY1 (1887- ) [319]. Born 1887. Died.

In 1911 census, was an Apprentice Marine Engine Fitter.

2 James STANKLEY (1854- ) [274]. Born 5 May 1854, Tow Law Co Durham. Died.

In 1891 census, lived at 3, Hastings Terrace, King Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool and was employed as a Foreman Engine Wright.

In 1901 census, lived at 55, Elwick Road, West Hartlepool.

4 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

8 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

9 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

5 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

10 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

3 Jane Ann (Jennie) SWALWELL (c. 1854- ) [275]. Born c. 1854, Lanchester, Durham. Died.

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Jane STANKLEY (1770- )

1 Jane STANKLEY1 (1770- ) [376]. Born 1770. Died.

2 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

4 Nicholas STANKLEY ( -c. 1781) [1838]. Born. Died c. 5 May 1781.

5 Alice ( -c. 1781) [1839]. Died c. 1781.

3 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

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Jennifer STANKLEY (1931- )

1 Jennifer STANKLEY (1931- ) [351]. Born 25 Aug 1931. Died.

2 Charles Edward STANKLEY (1900-1963) [349]. Born 4 May 1900. Marr Evelyn Jessie RICHARDSON. Died 9 Oct 1963.

4 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

8 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

9 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

5 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Died.

3 Evelyn Jessie RICHARDSON (1903-1991) [350]. Born 10 Aug 1903. Died 25 Oct 1991.

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John STANKLEY (1850-1852)

1 John STANKLEY (1850-1852) [325]. Born 9 Jan 1850. Died 1852.

2 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

4 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

8 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

9 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

5 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

3 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

6 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

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John STANKLEY (1822-1842)

1 John STANKLEY1 (1822-1842) [387]. Born 3 Oct 1822. Died 21 Nov 1842.

2 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

4 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

8 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

9 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

5 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

3 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

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John STANKLEY (1792-1813)

1 John STANKLEY1 (1792-1813) [382]. Born 1792. Died 1813.

2 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

4 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

8 Nicholas STANKLEY ( -c. 1781) [1838]. Born. Died c. 5 May 1781.

9 Alice ( -c. 1781) [1839]. Died c. 1781.

5 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

3 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

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John STANKLEY (1774- )

1 John STANKLEY1 (1774- ) [377]. Born 1774. Died.

2 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

4 Nicholas STANKLEY ( -c. 1781) [1838]. Born. Died c. 5 May 1781.

5 Alice ( -c. 1781) [1839]. Died c. 1781.

3 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

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John STANKLEY (1736- )

1 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [378]. Born 1736. Died.

2 Nicholas STANKLEY ( - ) [380]. Born. Died.

3 Alice ( -1781) [381]. Born. Died 1781.

John STANKLEY (1923-1982)

1 John Edward STANKLEY (1923-1982) [356]. Born 19 Aug 1923. Died 6 Mar 1982.

2 John James STANKLEY (1888-1954) [341]. Born 8 Sep 1888. Died 6 Mar 1954.

4 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

8 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

9 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

5 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Died.

3 Christina Lily GREAVES (1891-1977) [342]. Born 21 Dec 1891. Died 26 May 1977.

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John STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919)

1 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

2 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

4 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

8 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

9 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

5 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

3 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

6 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

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John STANKLEY (1888-1954)

1 John James STANKLEY (1888-1954) [341]. Born 8 Sep 1888. Died 6 Mar 1954.

2 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

4 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

8 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

9 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

5 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

10 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

3 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Died.

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Margaret STANKLEY (1899-1891)

1 Margaret STANKLEY1 (1899-1891) [402]. Died 6 Apr 1891. Born 13 Sep 1899. Marr John Stanley NELSON.

2 Robert Mutter STANKLEY1 (1870-1963) [397]. Born 5 Mar 1870. Died 1963.

4 Edward STANKLEY1 (1839-1928) [394]. Born 19 Aug 1839. Marr Mary Ann BARRON. Died 1928.

8 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

9 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

5 Mary Ann BARRON1 ( -1908) [396]. Born. Died 25 Sep 1908.

3 Elizabeth Ann EMERSON1 ( - ) [401]. Born. Died.

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Margaret STANKLEY (1800-c. 1836)

1 Margaret STANKLEY1 (1800-c. 1836) [383]. Born 26 Dec 1800. Died c. 1836.

2 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

4 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

8 Nicholas STANKLEY ( -c. 1781) [1838]. Born. Died c. 5 May 1781.

9 Alice ( -c. 1781) [1839]. Died c. 1781.

5 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

3 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

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Margaret STANKLEY (1875-1972)

1 Margaret Ann STANKLEY1 (1875-1972) [399]. Born 1875. Died 15 Jan 1972.

2 Edward STANKLEY1 (1839-1928) [394]. Born 19 Aug 1839. Marr Mary Ann BARRON. Died 1928.

4 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

8 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

9 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

5 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

3 Mary Ann BARRON1 ( -1908) [396]. Born. Died 25 Sep 1908.

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Margaret STANKLEY (1867- )

1 Margaret Ann STANKLEY1 (1867- ) [331]. Born 1867. Died.

2 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

4 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

8 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

9 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

5 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

3 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

6 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

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Margaret STANKLEY (1835-1888)

1 Margaret Jane STANKLEY1 (1835-1888) [391]. Born 7 Sep 1835. Died 9 Jun 1888.

2 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

4 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

8 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

9 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

5 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

3 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

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Mary STANKLEY (1848-1852)

1 Mary STANKLEY (1848-1852) [324]. Born 5 Jul 1848. Died 1852.

2 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

4 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

8 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

9 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

5 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

3 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

6 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

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Mary STANKLEY (1841-1842)

1 Mary STANKLEY (1841-1842) [395]. Born 6 May 1841. Died 12 Aug 1842.

2 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

4 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

8 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

9 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

5 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

3 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

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Mary STANKLEY (1832-1832)

1 Mary STANKLEY1 (1832-1832) [389]. Born 4 Mar 1832. Died 15 Nov 1832.

2 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

4 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

8 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

9 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

5 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

3 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

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Mary STANKLEY (1797- )

1 Mary STANKLEY1 (1797- ) [385]. Born 1797. Died.

2 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

4 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

8 Nicholas STANKLEY ( -c. 1781) [1838]. Born. Died c. 5 May 1781.

9 Alice ( -c. 1781) [1839]. Died c. 1781.

5 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

3 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

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Mary STANKLEY (1897- )

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Father: James STANKLEY, 55 Elwick Road West Hartlepool

1 Mary Amy STANKLEY (1897- ) [318]. Born 1897, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died.

2 James STANKLEY (1854- ) [274]. Born 5 May 1854, Tow Law Co Durham. Died.

In 1891 census, lived at 3, Hastings Terrace, King Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool and was employed as a Foreman Engine Wright.

In 1901 census, lived at 55, Elwick Road, West Hartlepool.

4 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

8 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

9 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

5 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

10 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

3 Jane Ann (Jennie) SWALWELL (c. 1854- ) [275]. Born c. 1854, Lanchester, Durham. Died.

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Mary STANKLEY (1877-1959)

1 Mary Florence Dora STANKLEY1 (1877-1959) [400]. Born 1877. Died 13 May 1959.

2 Edward STANKLEY1 (1839-1928) [394]. Born 19 Aug 1839. Marr Mary Ann BARRON. Died 1928.

4 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

8 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

9 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

5 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

3 Mary Ann BARRON1 ( -1908) [396]. Born. Died 25 Sep 1908.

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Mary STANKLEY (1870- )

1 Mary Jane STANKLEY1 (1870- ) [330]. Born 1870. Died.

2 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

4 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

8 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

9 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

5 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

3 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

6 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

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Matthew STANKLEY (1834-1834)

1 Matthew STANKLEY1 (1834-1834) [390]. Born 1834. Died 13 Sep 1834.

2 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

4 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

8 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

9 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

5 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

3 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

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Miles STANKLEY (1873-1935)

1 Miles Abram STANKLEY1 (1873-1935) [398]. Born 1873. Died 1935.

2 Edward STANKLEY1 (1839-1928) [394]. Born 19 Aug 1839. Marr Mary Ann BARRON. Died 1928.

4 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

8 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

9 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

5 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

3 Mary Ann BARRON1 ( -1908) [396]. Born. Died 25 Sep 1908.

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Neville STANKLEY (1962- )

1 Neville John STANKLEY (1962- ) [361]. Born 4 Aug 1962. Died.

2 John Edward STANKLEY (1923-1982) [356]. Born 19 Aug 1923. Died 6 Mar 1982.

4 John James STANKLEY (1888-1954) [341]. Born 8 Sep 1888. Died 6 Mar 1954.

8 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

9 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Died.

5 Christina Lily GREAVES (1891-1977) [342]. Born 21 Dec 1891. Died 26 May 1977.

3 Sheila BRADLEY (1930- ) [355]. Born 2 Mar 1930. Died.

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Nicholas STANKLEY ( - )

1 Nicholas STANKLEY ( - ) [380]. Born. Died.

Patricia STANKLEY (1958- )

1 Patricia Ann STANKLEY (1958- ) [360]. Born 26 May 1958. Died.

2 John Edward STANKLEY (1923-1982) [356]. Born 19 Aug 1923. Died 6 Mar 1982.

4 John James STANKLEY (1888-1954) [341]. Born 8 Sep 1888. Died 6 Mar 1954.

8 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

9 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Died.

5 Christina Lily GREAVES (1891-1977) [342]. Born 21 Dec 1891. Died 26 May 1977.

3 Sheila BRADLEY (1930- ) [355]. Born 2 Mar 1930. Died.

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Peter STANKLEY ( - )

1 Peter STANKLEY ( - ) [410]. Born. Died.

2 Alan Fenwick STANKLEY1 ( - ) [406]. Born. Marr Ethel Theresa CUMMINS. Died.

4 Robert Mutter STANKLEY1 (1870-1963) [397]. Born 5 Mar 1870. Died 1963.

8 Edward STANKLEY1 (1839-1928) [394]. Born 19 Aug 1839. Marr Mary Ann BARRON. Died 1928.

9 Mary Ann BARRON1 ( -1908) [396]. Born. Died 25 Sep 1908.

5 Elizabeth Ann EMERSON1 ( - ) [401]. Born. Died.

3 Ethel Theresa CUMMINS1 ( - ) [408]. Born. Died.

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Ralph STANKLEY (1824- )

1 Ralph STANKLEY1 (1824- ) [386]. Born 9 Mar 1824. Died.

2 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

4 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

8 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

9 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

5 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

3 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

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Robert STANKLEY (1852-1855)

1 Robert STANKLEY (1852-1855) [326]. Born 3 Aug 1852. Died 20 Dec 1855.

2 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

4 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

8 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

9 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

5 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

3 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

6 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

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Robert STANKLEY (1827-1850)

1 Robert STANKLEY1 (1827-1850) [392]. Born 26 Mar 1827. Died 5 Sep 1850.

2 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

4 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

8 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

9 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

5 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

3 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

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Robert STANKLEY (1795-1842)

1 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

2 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

4 John STANKLEY (1736- ) [1837]. Born 13 Apr 1736.

8 Nicholas STANKLEY ( -c. 1781) [1838]. Born. Died c. 5 May 1781.

9 Alice ( -c. 1781) [1839]. Died c. 1781.

5 Mary FORSTER ( -1775) [379]. Born. Died 1775.

3 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

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Robert STANKLEY (1865- )

1 Robert Blackett STANKLEY1 (1865- ) [333]. Born 1865. Died.

2 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

4 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

8 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

9 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

5 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

3 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

6 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

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Robert STANKLEY (1894- )

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Father: James STANKLEY, 55 Elwick Road West Hartlepool

1 Robert Edward STANKLEY1 (1894- ) [317]. Born 1894. Died.

2 James STANKLEY (1854- ) [274]. Born 5 May 1854, Tow Law Co Durham. Died.

In 1891 census, lived at 3, Hastings Terrace, King Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool and was employed as a Foreman Engine Wright.

In 1901 census, lived at 55, Elwick Road, West Hartlepool.

4 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

8 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

9 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

5 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

10 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

3 Jane Ann (Jennie) SWALWELL (c. 1854- ) [275]. Born c. 1854, Lanchester, Durham. Died.

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Robert STANKLEY (1870-1963)

1 Robert Mutter STANKLEY1 (1870-1963) [397]. Born 5 Mar 1870. Died 1963.

2 Edward STANKLEY1 (1839-1928) [394]. Born 19 Aug 1839. Marr Mary Ann BARRON. Died 1928.

4 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

8 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

9 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

5 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

3 Mary Ann BARRON1 ( -1908) [396]. Born. Died 25 Sep 1908.

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Sarah STANKLEY (1856- )

1 Sarah STANKLEY1 (1856- ) [332]. Born 11 Aug 1856. Died.

2 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

4 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

8 James STANKLEY1 (1768-1841) [374]. Born 17 Apr 1768, Tanfield, Co Durham. Died 24 Mar 1841, Cow Heel, Whickham, Co Durham.

9 Ann JACKSON1 ( -1806) [375]. Born. Died 4 May 1806, Lamesly, Whickham, Co Durham.

5 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

3 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

6 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

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Sarah STANKLEY (1886- )

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Father: James STANKLEY, 55 Elwick Road West Hartlepool

1 Sarah Alice STANKLEY (1886- ) [163]. Born frm 1 Apr 1886 to 30 Jun 1886, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr George WITHY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Died.

First wife of George Withy (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Elizabeth Alma Stankley, his second wife.

Possible death details: Name: WITHY, Sarah A
Registration district: [?] Birkenhead
County: Cheshire
Year of registration: 1918
Quarter of registration: Oct-Nov-Dec
Age at death:32
Volume no: 8A

Page no: 1121.

2 James STANKLEY (1854- ) [274]. Born 5 May 1854, Tow Law Co Durham. Died.

In 1891 census, lived at 3, Hastings Terrace, King Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool and was employed as a Foreman Engine Wright.

In 1901 census, lived at 55, Elwick Road, West Hartlepool.

4 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

8 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

9 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

5 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

10 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

3 Jane Ann (Jennie) SWALWELL (c. 1854- ) [275]. Born c. 1854, Lanchester, Durham. Died.

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Sarah STANKLEY (1885- )

1 Sarah Hannah STANKLEY (1885- ) [340]. Born 26 Nov 1885. Died.

2 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

4 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

8 Robert STANKLEY1 (1795-1842) [371]. Born 9 Mar 1795, Whickham, Co Durham. Marr Mary BLACKETT. Died 26 Jan 1842, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

9 Mary BLACKETT (1800-1845) [373]. Born 1800, Whickham, Co Durham. Died 24 Oct 1845, Hillgate Bank, Gateshead, Co Durham.

5 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

10 John Clemitson LOWSON (1793-1885) [1840]. Born 1793. Died 2 Apr 1885.

3 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Died.

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Susan STANKLEY (1955- )

1 Susan Lynn STANKLEY (1955- ) [364]. Born 6 Dec 1955. Died.

2 John Edward STANKLEY (1923-1982) [356]. Born 19 Aug 1923. Died 6 Mar 1982.

4 John James STANKLEY (1888-1954) [341]. Born 8 Sep 1888. Died 6 Mar 1954.

8 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

9 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Died.

5 Christina Lily GREAVES (1891-1977) [342]. Born 21 Dec 1891. Died 26 May 1977.

3 Sheila BRADLEY (1930- ) [355]. Born 2 Mar 1930. Died.

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Edward STANLEY 5th Bt. ( - )

1 Edward STANLEY ( - ) [956].

2 Thomas STANLEY (1652-1721) [954]. Born 25 Mar 1652, Alderley, Cheshire. Died 1721, West Wickham, Kent.

3 Christian LENNARD ( - ) [955].

Edward STANLEY 2nd Lord of Alderley (1802-1869)

1 Edward John STANLEY (1802-1869) [962]. Born 13 Nov 1802. Marr Henrietta Maria DILLON 6 Oct 1826. Died 16 Jun 1869, Alderley, Cheshire.

2 John Thomas STANLEY (1766-1850) [960]. Born 26 Nov 1766. Marr Maria Josepha HOLROYD 11 Oct 1796. Died 23 Oct 1850, Alderley, Cheshire.

4 John Thomas STANLEY (1735-1807) [958]. Born 26 Mar 1735. Marr Margaret OWEN 20 Apr 1763. Died 25 Nov 1807.

8 Edward STANLEY ( - ) [956].

9 Mary WARD ( - ) [957].

5 Margaret OWEN (1742- ) [959]. Born 17 Aug 1742, Holyhead.

3 Maria Josepha HOLROYD (1771-1863) [961]. Born 3 Jan 1771. Died 1 Nov 1863.

Edward STANLEY (1839-1925)

1 Edward Lyulph STANLEY (1839-1925) [965]. Born 16 May 1839. Died 1925.

2 Edward John STANLEY (1802-1869) [962]. Born 13 Nov 1802. Marr Henrietta Maria DILLON 6 Oct 1826. Died 16 Jun 1869, Alderley, Cheshire.

4 John Thomas STANLEY (1766-1850) [960]. Born 26 Nov 1766. Marr Maria Josepha HOLROYD 11 Oct 1796. Died 23 Oct 1850, Alderley, Cheshire.

8 John Thomas STANLEY (1735-1807) [958]. Born 26 Mar 1735. Marr Margaret OWEN 20 Apr 1763. Died 25 Nov 1807.

9 Margaret OWEN (1742- ) [959]. Born 17 Aug 1742, Holyhead.

5 Maria Josepha HOLROYD (1771-1863) [961]. Born 3 Jan 1771. Died 1 Nov 1863.

3 Henrietta Maria DILLON (1807- ) [963]. Born 21 Dec 1807, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Henrietta STANLEY (1830-1921)

1 Henrietta Blanche STANLEY (1830-1921) [964]. Born 3 Jul 1830. Died 5 Jan 1921.

2 Edward John STANLEY (1802-1869) [962]. Born 13 Nov 1802. Marr Henrietta Maria DILLON 6 Oct 1826. Died 16 Jun 1869, Alderley, Cheshire.

4 John Thomas STANLEY (1766-1850) [960]. Born 26 Nov 1766. Marr Maria Josepha HOLROYD 11 Oct 1796. Died 23 Oct 1850, Alderley, Cheshire.

8 John Thomas STANLEY (1735-1807) [958]. Born 26 Mar 1735. Marr Margaret OWEN 20 Apr 1763. Died 25 Nov 1807.

9 Margaret OWEN (1742- ) [959]. Born 17 Aug 1742, Holyhead.

5 Maria Josepha HOLROYD (1771-1863) [961]. Born 3 Jan 1771. Died 1 Nov 1863.

3 Henrietta Maria DILLON (1807- ) [963]. Born 21 Dec 1807, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

James STANLEY 4th Bt. ( -1746)

1 James STANLEY ( -1746) [953]. Died Mar 1746.

2 Thomas STANLEY (1652-1721) [954]. Born 25 Mar 1652, Alderley, Cheshire. Died 1721, West Wickham, Kent.

3 Christian LENNARD ( - ) [955].

John STANLEY 1st Lord of Alderley (1766-1850)

1 John Thomas STANLEY (1766-1850) [960]. Born 26 Nov 1766. Marr Maria Josepha HOLROYD 11 Oct 1796. Died 23 Oct 1850, Alderley, Cheshire.

2 John Thomas STANLEY (1735-1807) [958]. Born 26 Mar 1735. Marr Margaret OWEN 20 Apr 1763. Died 25 Nov 1807.

4 Edward STANLEY ( - ) [956].

8 Thomas STANLEY (1652-1721) [954]. Born 25 Mar 1652, Alderley, Cheshire. Died 1721, West Wickham, Kent.

9 Christian LENNARD ( - ) [955].

5 Mary WARD ( - ) [957].

3 Margaret OWEN (1742- ) [959]. Born 17 Aug 1742, Holyhead.

John STANLEY 6th Bt (1735-1807)

1 John Thomas STANLEY (1735-1807) [958]. Born 26 Mar 1735. Marr Margaret OWEN 20 Apr 1763. Died 25 Nov 1807.

2 Edward STANLEY ( - ) [956].

4 Thomas STANLEY (1652-1721) [954]. Born 25 Mar 1652, Alderley, Cheshire. Died 1721, West Wickham, Kent.

5 Christian LENNARD ( - ) [955].

3 Mary WARD ( - ) [957].

Thomas STANLEY 3rd Bt (1652-1721)

1 Thomas STANLEY (1652-1721) [954]. Born 25 Mar 1652, Alderley, Cheshire. Died 1721, West Wickham, Kent.

Alice STOURTON ( - )

1 Alice STOURTON ( - ) [812]. Born Preston Plucknet, Somersetshire, England. Marr William DAUBENY c. 1448, Somersetshire, England.

2 John STOURTON ( - ) [1234].

3 Catherine PAYNE ( - ) [1235].

Edward STRADLING ( - )

1 Edward STRADLING ( - ) [916].

2 Thomas STRADLING ( - ) [912].

3 Jenet MATHEW ( -1535) [913]. Died 5 Feb 1535.

6 Thomas MATHEW ( - ) [914].

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [915].

Jane STRADLING ( - )

1 Jane STRADLING ( - ) [911].

2 Thomas STRADLING ( - ) [912].

3 Jenet MATHEW ( -1535) [913]. Died 5 Feb 1535.

6 Thomas MATHEW ( - ) [914].

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [915].

Thomas STRADLING ( - )

1 Thomas STRADLING ( - ) [912].

Alma STRAHAN (1908-1992)

1 Alma STRAHAN (1908-1992) [1097]. Born 18 Nov 1908, Auckland, New Zealand. Marr John MOLONY 16 Mar 1930, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 10 Oct 1992, Auckland, New Zealand.

2 William STRAHAN ( - ) [1098].

3 Ellen THORPE ( - ) [1099].

William STRAHAN ( - )

1 William STRAHAN ( - ) [1098].

Ankaret STRANGE ( - )

1 Ankaret le STRANGE ( - ) [627].

Caleb STURGE (1682- )

1 Caleb STURGE (1682- ) [1154]. Born 1682.

2 Joseph II STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710) [1057]. Born c. 1648, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Barbara WILLIAMS 1674. Died c. 1710.

The second Joseph, who died in 1710, lived first at Gaunts Earthcott and later at Littleton near Aust. He and his wife Barbara Williams had four children. In his Will, signed with “X his mark,” he left the Manor House to his younger son Caleb (who lived in fact in a house nearby,) “other grounds” to his son Joseph, five shillings to his daughter Mary (who had four successive husbands) and £5 and his best bed - reminding us of Shakespeare - to his daughter Elizabeth. In “Besse’s Collection of the Sufferings of the Quakers” Elizabeth Sturge is described as having been sent to a prison reformatory with twenty-two others in 1682 for “refusing to deposit a security” because of her faith.

Caleb was an eccentric, “a man who loved to take life easy. Among other occupations which did not meet his taste was chopping wood, and he therefore opened a hole in the back of the kitchen fireplace and passed the end of a log of wood through it, so that by pushing it gradually through he might have a fire without the labour of cutting it up.” He seems to have let his house fall into ruin, and was disowned by Friends for disorderly and unacceptable behaviour.

http://www.sturgefamily.com/Discover/THE%20STURGES%20OF%20BIRMINGHAM.htm

The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery. Joseph Sturge, whose name is recorded in the Olveston Quaker burials for 1669 would appear to be the father of William, Nehemia, Joseph, Abigail, Thomas and Nathan, but who was this Joseph? Where did he come from? Who was his wife?The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery.

"Where there's a will there's a way" goes the old saying. An old Sturge Will may go some way to solving the problem! Joseph's son married a girl named Barbara Williams and when they "took hands" at a Frenchay Quaker Meeting in 1674 Joseph and Barbara stated that they came from the village of Filton. No Sturge entries appear in the parish registers for St. Peter's, Filton, for this period, but the Will of a John Sturges of nearby Stoke Gifford mentions a son called Joseph. "Josufe" was baptised in 1601, so might be the Gaunts Earthcott ancestor shown on the family tree drawn up in 1851 by Walter Sturge. This early will shows that John Sturges worked on the land and had some rather odd sounding implements of husbandry,

4 Joseph I STURGE (c. 1616-c. 1669) [1059]. Born c. 1616, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Died c. 1669.

8 Thomas STURGE (c. 1575- ) [1070]. Born c. 1575, Frampton Cotteral, South Gloucestershire. Marr c. 1600.

Thomas of Gaunts Earthcott

If you travel south from Gloucester and follow the signpost to Gaunts Earthcott, near the Severn Bridge, you will come upon an attractive old manor house, at present at restaurant. Carved on this house you will read “T.S.” and the date 1605. This was the home of Thomas, the first Sturge of whom there is evidence. It is said that his father was John Sturge, or Sturridge in the local dialect, lord of the manor of Frampton Cotterell in the mid-sixteenth century, but Thomas is our first certain ancestor.

The Sturges were yeoman farmers and graziers in the Vale of Gloucester, farming their own land, which was some of the richest in the country, or holding it on renewable leases from the Corporation of Bristol.

The Gaunts Earthcott manor was part of a monastic estate granted to the city by Henry VIII after the dissolution of the monasteries.

9 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1072].

5 [unnamed person] (c. 1610- ) [1060]. Born c. 1610.

3 Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710) [1058]. Born c. 1652, Olverston, Gloucester. Died c. 1710.

Celia STURGE ( - )

1 Celia STURGE ( - ) [1173].

2 Joseph STURGE (1722-1779) [1164]. Born 1722, Olveston, Gloucestershire. Died 1779, Olveston, Gloucestershire.

4 Joseph III STURGE (1680-1761) [1153]. Born 1680. Died 1761.

8 Joseph II STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710) [1057]. Born c. 1648, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Barbara WILLIAMS 1674. Died c. 1710.

The second Joseph, who died in 1710, lived first at Gaunts Earthcott and later at Littleton near Aust. He and his wife Barbara Williams had four children. In his Will, signed with “X his mark,” he left the Manor House to his younger son Caleb (who lived in fact in a house nearby,) “other grounds” to his son Joseph, five shillings to his daughter Mary (who had four successive husbands) and £5 and his best bed - reminding us of Shakespeare - to his daughter Elizabeth. In “Besse’s Collection of the Sufferings of the Quakers” Elizabeth Sturge is described as having been sent to a prison reformatory with twenty-two others in 1682 for “refusing to deposit a security” because of her faith.

Caleb was an eccentric, “a man who loved to take life easy. Among other occupations which did not meet his taste was chopping wood, and he therefore opened a hole in the back of the kitchen fireplace and passed the end of a log of wood through it, so that by pushing it gradually through he might have a fire without the labour of cutting it up.” He seems to have let his house fall into ruin, and was disowned by Friends for disorderly and unacceptable behaviour.

http://www.sturgefamily.com/Discover/THE%20STURGES%20OF%20BIRMINGHAM.htm

The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery. Joseph Sturge, whose name is recorded in the Olveston Quaker burials for 1669 would appear to be the father of William, Nehemia, Joseph, Abigail, Thomas and Nathan, but who was this Joseph? Where did he come from? Who was his wife?The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery.

"Where there's a will there's a way" goes the old saying. An old Sturge Will may go some way to solving the problem! Joseph's son married a girl named Barbara Williams and when they "took hands" at a Frenchay Quaker Meeting in 1674 Joseph and Barbara stated that they came from the village of Filton. No Sturge entries appear in the parish registers for St. Peter's, Filton, for this period, but the Will of a John Sturges of nearby Stoke Gifford mentions a son called Joseph. "Josufe" was baptised in 1601, so might be the Gaunts Earthcott ancestor shown on the family tree drawn up in 1851 by Walter Sturge. This early will shows that John Sturges worked on the land and had some rather odd sounding implements of husbandry,

9 Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710) [1058]. Born c. 1652, Olverston, Gloucester. Died c. 1710.

5 Mary YOUNG (1680- ) [1156]. Born 1680.

3 Frances PLAYER ( - ) [1165].

Frances STURGE ( - )

1 Frances STURGE ( - ) [1171].

2 Joseph STURGE (1722-1779) [1164]. Born 1722, Olveston, Gloucestershire. Died 1779, Olveston, Gloucestershire.

4 Joseph III STURGE (1680-1761) [1153]. Born 1680. Died 1761.

8 Joseph II STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710) [1057]. Born c. 1648, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Barbara WILLIAMS 1674. Died c. 1710.

The second Joseph, who died in 1710, lived first at Gaunts Earthcott and later at Littleton near Aust. He and his wife Barbara Williams had four children. In his Will, signed with “X his mark,” he left the Manor House to his younger son Caleb (who lived in fact in a house nearby,) “other grounds” to his son Joseph, five shillings to his daughter Mary (who had four successive husbands) and £5 and his best bed - reminding us of Shakespeare - to his daughter Elizabeth. In “Besse’s Collection of the Sufferings of the Quakers” Elizabeth Sturge is described as having been sent to a prison reformatory with twenty-two others in 1682 for “refusing to deposit a security” because of her faith.

Caleb was an eccentric, “a man who loved to take life easy. Among other occupations which did not meet his taste was chopping wood, and he therefore opened a hole in the back of the kitchen fireplace and passed the end of a log of wood through it, so that by pushing it gradually through he might have a fire without the labour of cutting it up.” He seems to have let his house fall into ruin, and was disowned by Friends for disorderly and unacceptable behaviour.

http://www.sturgefamily.com/Discover/THE%20STURGES%20OF%20BIRMINGHAM.htm

The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery. Joseph Sturge, whose name is recorded in the Olveston Quaker burials for 1669 would appear to be the father of William, Nehemia, Joseph, Abigail, Thomas and Nathan, but who was this Joseph? Where did he come from? Who was his wife?The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery.

"Where there's a will there's a way" goes the old saying. An old Sturge Will may go some way to solving the problem! Joseph's son married a girl named Barbara Williams and when they "took hands" at a Frenchay Quaker Meeting in 1674 Joseph and Barbara stated that they came from the village of Filton. No Sturge entries appear in the parish registers for St. Peter's, Filton, for this period, but the Will of a John Sturges of nearby Stoke Gifford mentions a son called Joseph. "Josufe" was baptised in 1601, so might be the Gaunts Earthcott ancestor shown on the family tree drawn up in 1851 by Walter Sturge. This early will shows that John Sturges worked on the land and had some rather odd sounding implements of husbandry,

9 Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710) [1058]. Born c. 1652, Olverston, Gloucester. Died c. 1710.

5 Mary YOUNG (1680- ) [1156]. Born 1680.

3 Frances PLAYER ( - ) [1165].

Jacob STURGE ( - )

1 Jacob STURGE ( - ) [1170].

2 Joseph STURGE (1722-1779) [1164]. Born 1722, Olveston, Gloucestershire. Died 1779, Olveston, Gloucestershire.

4 Joseph III STURGE (1680-1761) [1153]. Born 1680. Died 1761.

8 Joseph II STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710) [1057]. Born c. 1648, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Barbara WILLIAMS 1674. Died c. 1710.

The second Joseph, who died in 1710, lived first at Gaunts Earthcott and later at Littleton near Aust. He and his wife Barbara Williams had four children. In his Will, signed with “X his mark,” he left the Manor House to his younger son Caleb (who lived in fact in a house nearby,) “other grounds” to his son Joseph, five shillings to his daughter Mary (who had four successive husbands) and £5 and his best bed - reminding us of Shakespeare - to his daughter Elizabeth. In “Besse’s Collection of the Sufferings of the Quakers” Elizabeth Sturge is described as having been sent to a prison reformatory with twenty-two others in 1682 for “refusing to deposit a security” because of her faith.

Caleb was an eccentric, “a man who loved to take life easy. Among other occupations which did not meet his taste was chopping wood, and he therefore opened a hole in the back of the kitchen fireplace and passed the end of a log of wood through it, so that by pushing it gradually through he might have a fire without the labour of cutting it up.” He seems to have let his house fall into ruin, and was disowned by Friends for disorderly and unacceptable behaviour.

http://www.sturgefamily.com/Discover/THE%20STURGES%20OF%20BIRMINGHAM.htm

The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery. Joseph Sturge, whose name is recorded in the Olveston Quaker burials for 1669 would appear to be the father of William, Nehemia, Joseph, Abigail, Thomas and Nathan, but who was this Joseph? Where did he come from? Who was his wife?The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery.

"Where there's a will there's a way" goes the old saying. An old Sturge Will may go some way to solving the problem! Joseph's son married a girl named Barbara Williams and when they "took hands" at a Frenchay Quaker Meeting in 1674 Joseph and Barbara stated that they came from the village of Filton. No Sturge entries appear in the parish registers for St. Peter's, Filton, for this period, but the Will of a John Sturges of nearby Stoke Gifford mentions a son called Joseph. "Josufe" was baptised in 1601, so might be the Gaunts Earthcott ancestor shown on the family tree drawn up in 1851 by Walter Sturge. This early will shows that John Sturges worked on the land and had some rather odd sounding implements of husbandry,

9 Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710) [1058]. Born c. 1652, Olverston, Gloucester. Died c. 1710.

5 Mary YOUNG (1680- ) [1156]. Born 1680.

3 Frances PLAYER ( - ) [1165].

James STURGE (c. 1650- )

1 James STURGE (c. 1650- ) [1075]. Born c. 1650, Earthcott, Gloucester, England.

2 Joseph I STURGE (c. 1616-c. 1669) [1059]. Born c. 1616, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Died c. 1669.

4 Thomas STURGE (c. 1575- ) [1070]. Born c. 1575, Frampton Cotteral, South Gloucestershire. Marr c. 1600.

Thomas of Gaunts Earthcott

If you travel south from Gloucester and follow the signpost to Gaunts Earthcott, near the Severn Bridge, you will come upon an attractive old manor house, at present at restaurant. Carved on this house you will read “T.S.” and the date 1605. This was the home of Thomas, the first Sturge of whom there is evidence. It is said that his father was John Sturge, or Sturridge in the local dialect, lord of the manor of Frampton Cotterell in the mid-sixteenth century, but Thomas is our first certain ancestor.

The Sturges were yeoman farmers and graziers in the Vale of Gloucester, farming their own land, which was some of the richest in the country, or holding it on renewable leases from the Corporation of Bristol.

The Gaunts Earthcott manor was part of a monastic estate granted to the city by Henry VIII after the dissolution of the monasteries.

8 John STURGE (c. 1550- ) [1071]. Born c. 1550.

Member of Society of friends (Quakers)

Attendance at Meeting formed an important part of family life.

The Minutes of a Quarterly Meeting 1697, showed that Thomas Sturge of Gaunts, Earthcott, had helped to raise money for the Frenchay Meeting House.

Younger members did not always see eye to eye with the Elders, as 118 years later in 1815, another Thomas Sturge (Josephs VII father) anxiously prepared himself to ask the Olveston Meeting for permission to marry.

As members of the Society of Friends, it was necessary for them to state their intetions and obtain the approval of their respective Meetings.

5 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1072].

3 [unnamed person] (c. 1610- ) [1060]. Born c. 1610.

John STURGE (c. 1550- )

1 John STURGE (c. 1550- ) [1071]. Born c. 1550.

Member of Society of friends (Quakers)

Attendance at Meeting formed an important part of family life.

The Minutes of a Quarterly Meeting 1697, showed that Thomas Sturge of Gaunts, Earthcott, had helped to raise money for the Frenchay Meeting House.

Younger members did not always see eye to eye with the Elders, as 118 years later in 1815, another Thomas Sturge (Josephs VII father) anxiously prepared himself to ask the Olveston Meeting for permission to marry.

As members of the Society of Friends, it was necessary for them to state their intetions and obtain the approval of their respective Meetings.

John STURGE ( - )

1 John STURGE ( - ) [1174].

2 Joseph STURGE (1722-1779) [1164]. Born 1722, Olveston, Gloucestershire. Died 1779, Olveston, Gloucestershire.

4 Joseph III STURGE (1680-1761) [1153]. Born 1680. Died 1761.

8 Joseph II STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710) [1057]. Born c. 1648, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Barbara WILLIAMS 1674. Died c. 1710.

The second Joseph, who died in 1710, lived first at Gaunts Earthcott and later at Littleton near Aust. He and his wife Barbara Williams had four children. In his Will, signed with “X his mark,” he left the Manor House to his younger son Caleb (who lived in fact in a house nearby,) “other grounds” to his son Joseph, five shillings to his daughter Mary (who had four successive husbands) and £5 and his best bed - reminding us of Shakespeare - to his daughter Elizabeth. In “Besse’s Collection of the Sufferings of the Quakers” Elizabeth Sturge is described as having been sent to a prison reformatory with twenty-two others in 1682 for “refusing to deposit a security” because of her faith.

Caleb was an eccentric, “a man who loved to take life easy. Among other occupations which did not meet his taste was chopping wood, and he therefore opened a hole in the back of the kitchen fireplace and passed the end of a log of wood through it, so that by pushing it gradually through he might have a fire without the labour of cutting it up.” He seems to have let his house fall into ruin, and was disowned by Friends for disorderly and unacceptable behaviour.

http://www.sturgefamily.com/Discover/THE%20STURGES%20OF%20BIRMINGHAM.htm

The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery. Joseph Sturge, whose name is recorded in the Olveston Quaker burials for 1669 would appear to be the father of William, Nehemia, Joseph, Abigail, Thomas and Nathan, but who was this Joseph? Where did he come from? Who was his wife?The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery.

"Where there's a will there's a way" goes the old saying. An old Sturge Will may go some way to solving the problem! Joseph's son married a girl named Barbara Williams and when they "took hands" at a Frenchay Quaker Meeting in 1674 Joseph and Barbara stated that they came from the village of Filton. No Sturge entries appear in the parish registers for St. Peter's, Filton, for this period, but the Will of a John Sturges of nearby Stoke Gifford mentions a son called Joseph. "Josufe" was baptised in 1601, so might be the Gaunts Earthcott ancestor shown on the family tree drawn up in 1851 by Walter Sturge. This early will shows that John Sturges worked on the land and had some rather odd sounding implements of husbandry,

9 Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710) [1058]. Born c. 1652, Olverston, Gloucester. Died c. 1710.

5 Mary YOUNG (1680- ) [1156]. Born 1680.

3 Frances PLAYER ( - ) [1165].

Joseph STURGE (1752-1817)

1 Joseph STURGE (1752-1817) [1166]. Born 1752. Died 1817.

2 Joseph STURGE (1722-1779) [1164]. Born 1722, Olveston, Gloucestershire. Died 1779, Olveston, Gloucestershire.

4 Joseph III STURGE (1680-1761) [1153]. Born 1680. Died 1761.

8 Joseph II STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710) [1057]. Born c. 1648, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Barbara WILLIAMS 1674. Died c. 1710.

The second Joseph, who died in 1710, lived first at Gaunts Earthcott and later at Littleton near Aust. He and his wife Barbara Williams had four children. In his Will, signed with “X his mark,” he left the Manor House to his younger son Caleb (who lived in fact in a house nearby,) “other grounds” to his son Joseph, five shillings to his daughter Mary (who had four successive husbands) and £5 and his best bed - reminding us of Shakespeare - to his daughter Elizabeth. In “Besse’s Collection of the Sufferings of the Quakers” Elizabeth Sturge is described as having been sent to a prison reformatory with twenty-two others in 1682 for “refusing to deposit a security” because of her faith.

Caleb was an eccentric, “a man who loved to take life easy. Among other occupations which did not meet his taste was chopping wood, and he therefore opened a hole in the back of the kitchen fireplace and passed the end of a log of wood through it, so that by pushing it gradually through he might have a fire without the labour of cutting it up.” He seems to have let his house fall into ruin, and was disowned by Friends for disorderly and unacceptable behaviour.

http://www.sturgefamily.com/Discover/THE%20STURGES%20OF%20BIRMINGHAM.htm

The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery. Joseph Sturge, whose name is recorded in the Olveston Quaker burials for 1669 would appear to be the father of William, Nehemia, Joseph, Abigail, Thomas and Nathan, but who was this Joseph? Where did he come from? Who was his wife?The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery.

"Where there's a will there's a way" goes the old saying. An old Sturge Will may go some way to solving the problem! Joseph's son married a girl named Barbara Williams and when they "took hands" at a Frenchay Quaker Meeting in 1674 Joseph and Barbara stated that they came from the village of Filton. No Sturge entries appear in the parish registers for St. Peter's, Filton, for this period, but the Will of a John Sturges of nearby Stoke Gifford mentions a son called Joseph. "Josufe" was baptised in 1601, so might be the Gaunts Earthcott ancestor shown on the family tree drawn up in 1851 by Walter Sturge. This early will shows that John Sturges worked on the land and had some rather odd sounding implements of husbandry,

9 Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710) [1058]. Born c. 1652, Olverston, Gloucester. Died c. 1710.

5 Mary YOUNG (1680- ) [1156]. Born 1680.

3 Frances PLAYER ( - ) [1165].

Joseph STURGE (1722-1779)

1 Joseph STURGE (1722-1779) [1164]. Born 1722, Olveston, Gloucestershire. Died 1779, Olveston, Gloucestershire.

2 Joseph III STURGE (1680-1761) [1153]. Born 1680. Died 1761.

4 Joseph II STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710) [1057]. Born c. 1648, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Barbara WILLIAMS 1674. Died c. 1710.

The second Joseph, who died in 1710, lived first at Gaunts Earthcott and later at Littleton near Aust. He and his wife Barbara Williams had four children. In his Will, signed with “X his mark,” he left the Manor House to his younger son Caleb (who lived in fact in a house nearby,) “other grounds” to his son Joseph, five shillings to his daughter Mary (who had four successive husbands) and £5 and his best bed - reminding us of Shakespeare - to his daughter Elizabeth. In “Besse’s Collection of the Sufferings of the Quakers” Elizabeth Sturge is described as having been sent to a prison reformatory with twenty-two others in 1682 for “refusing to deposit a security” because of her faith.

Caleb was an eccentric, “a man who loved to take life easy. Among other occupations which did not meet his taste was chopping wood, and he therefore opened a hole in the back of the kitchen fireplace and passed the end of a log of wood through it, so that by pushing it gradually through he might have a fire without the labour of cutting it up.” He seems to have let his house fall into ruin, and was disowned by Friends for disorderly and unacceptable behaviour.

http://www.sturgefamily.com/Discover/THE%20STURGES%20OF%20BIRMINGHAM.htm

The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery. Joseph Sturge, whose name is recorded in the Olveston Quaker burials for 1669 would appear to be the father of William, Nehemia, Joseph, Abigail, Thomas and Nathan, but who was this Joseph? Where did he come from? Who was his wife?The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery.

"Where there's a will there's a way" goes the old saying. An old Sturge Will may go some way to solving the problem! Joseph's son married a girl named Barbara Williams and when they "took hands" at a Frenchay Quaker Meeting in 1674 Joseph and Barbara stated that they came from the village of Filton. No Sturge entries appear in the parish registers for St. Peter's, Filton, for this period, but the Will of a John Sturges of nearby Stoke Gifford mentions a son called Joseph. "Josufe" was baptised in 1601, so might be the Gaunts Earthcott ancestor shown on the family tree drawn up in 1851 by Walter Sturge. This early will shows that John Sturges worked on the land and had some rather odd sounding implements of husbandry,

8 Joseph I STURGE (c. 1616-c. 1669) [1059]. Born c. 1616, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Died c. 1669.

9 [unnamed person] (c. 1610- ) [1060]. Born c. 1610.

5 Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710) [1058]. Born c. 1652, Olverston, Gloucester. Died c. 1710.

3 Mary YOUNG (1680- ) [1156]. Born 1680.

Joseph STURGE (1668- )

1 Joseph STURGE (1668- ) [1157]. Born 1668, Olverston, Gloucester, England. Marr Mary FRANCUM 1697.

Ridge Wood - as its name implies – is a tree-covered wedge of high ground that marks the boundary between Yate and Chipping Sodbury. Part of this woodland is believed to be ancient, but in past times, much of this landscape is likely to have been far more open.

Ridge House

This was a mansion house which remained in existence until the mid 20th century. It was surrounded by pleasure gardens. The year in which it first appeared is as yet unknown.

Ridge Families

Kelly’s Directory and the census returns yield valuable information regarding the inhabitants of Ridge House throughout the years.

In 1856, the house was occupied by William Sturge, who was a farmer. Incidentally, a Toby W Sturge lived at Lawn (close to St Mary’s Church in Yate) and it is possible that he may have been a relation. The Sturge family in Bristol had strong Quaker connections and became very influential members of society. Joseph Sturge IV (born 1724) was a farmer and land surveyor who formed the Bristol firm of J P Sturge & Sons. Another Joseph Sturge was renowned as a philanthropist who campaigned against slavery.

During the 17th Century, a William Sturge married Mary Walker and formed the Yate branch of this family - their home was described as a”fine old house in Yate”. It is likely that the William Sturge of 1856 was a descendant of this first William.

In 1859, we find documents relating to an alteration of a right of way across the fields immediately to the west of The Ridge which eventually cross the latter. The alteration seems to have been made in order to benefit Messrs J H and W W Marsh as it gave them easier access to their land. It does not appear that the Marsh family were resident at The Ridge as in 1861, William Sturge is still given as the occupant. It is possible that Sturge was a tenant of the Marsh family. He is described as being in possession of 68 acres and 2 servants, so it would seem that the estate has somewhat increased in size since 1837.

2 William STURGE (c. 1642- ) [1073]. Born c. 1642, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Mary WALKER 1665.

4 Joseph I STURGE (c. 1616-c. 1669) [1059]. Born c. 1616, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Died c. 1669.

8 Thomas STURGE (c. 1575- ) [1070]. Born c. 1575, Frampton Cotteral, South Gloucestershire. Marr c. 1600.

Thomas of Gaunts Earthcott

If you travel south from Gloucester and follow the signpost to Gaunts Earthcott, near the Severn Bridge, you will come upon an attractive old manor house, at present at restaurant. Carved on this house you will read “T.S.” and the date 1605. This was the home of Thomas, the first Sturge of whom there is evidence. It is said that his father was John Sturge, or Sturridge in the local dialect, lord of the manor of Frampton Cotterell in the mid-sixteenth century, but Thomas is our first certain ancestor.

The Sturges were yeoman farmers and graziers in the Vale of Gloucester, farming their own land, which was some of the richest in the country, or holding it on renewable leases from the Corporation of Bristol.

The Gaunts Earthcott manor was part of a monastic estate granted to the city by Henry VIII after the dissolution of the monasteries.

9 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1072].

5 [unnamed person] (c. 1610- ) [1060]. Born c. 1610.

3 Mary WALKER ( - ) [1155].

Joseph STURGE (c. 1616-c. 1669)

1 Joseph I STURGE (c. 1616-c. 1669) [1059]. Born c. 1616, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Died c. 1669.

2 Thomas STURGE (c. 1575- ) [1070]. Born c. 1575, Frampton Cotteral, South Gloucestershire. Marr c. 1600.

Thomas of Gaunts Earthcott

If you travel south from Gloucester and follow the signpost to Gaunts Earthcott, near the Severn Bridge, you will come upon an attractive old manor house, at present at restaurant. Carved on this house you will read “T.S.” and the date 1605. This was the home of Thomas, the first Sturge of whom there is evidence. It is said that his father was John Sturge, or Sturridge in the local dialect, lord of the manor of Frampton Cotterell in the mid-sixteenth century, but Thomas is our first certain ancestor.

The Sturges were yeoman farmers and graziers in the Vale of Gloucester, farming their own land, which was some of the richest in the country, or holding it on renewable leases from the Corporation of Bristol.

The Gaunts Earthcott manor was part of a monastic estate granted to the city by Henry VIII after the dissolution of the monasteries.

4 John STURGE (c. 1550- ) [1071]. Born c. 1550.

Member of Society of friends (Quakers)

Attendance at Meeting formed an important part of family life.

The Minutes of a Quarterly Meeting 1697, showed that Thomas Sturge of Gaunts, Earthcott, had helped to raise money for the Frenchay Meeting House.

Younger members did not always see eye to eye with the Elders, as 118 years later in 1815, another Thomas Sturge (Josephs VII father) anxiously prepared himself to ask the Olveston Meeting for permission to marry.

As members of the Society of Friends, it was necessary for them to state their intetions and obtain the approval of their respective Meetings.

3 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1072].

Joseph STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710)

1 Joseph II STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710) [1057]. Born c. 1648, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Barbara WILLIAMS 1674. Died c. 1710.

The second Joseph, who died in 1710, lived first at Gaunts Earthcott and later at Littleton near Aust. He and his wife Barbara Williams had four children. In his Will, signed with “X his mark,” he left the Manor House to his younger son Caleb (who lived in fact in a house nearby,) “other grounds” to his son Joseph, five shillings to his daughter Mary (who had four successive husbands) and £5 and his best bed - reminding us of Shakespeare - to his daughter Elizabeth. In “Besse’s Collection of the Sufferings of the Quakers” Elizabeth Sturge is described as having been sent to a prison reformatory with twenty-two others in 1682 for “refusing to deposit a security” because of her faith.

Caleb was an eccentric, “a man who loved to take life easy. Among other occupations which did not meet his taste was chopping wood, and he therefore opened a hole in the back of the kitchen fireplace and passed the end of a log of wood through it, so that by pushing it gradually through he might have a fire without the labour of cutting it up.” He seems to have let his house fall into ruin, and was disowned by Friends for disorderly and unacceptable behaviour.

http://www.sturgefamily.com/Discover/THE%20STURGES%20OF%20BIRMINGHAM.htm

The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery. Joseph Sturge, whose name is recorded in the Olveston Quaker burials for 1669 would appear to be the father of William, Nehemia, Joseph, Abigail, Thomas and Nathan, but who was this Joseph? Where did he come from? Who was his wife?The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery.

"Where there's a will there's a way" goes the old saying. An old Sturge Will may go some way to solving the problem! Joseph's son married a girl named Barbara Williams and when they "took hands" at a Frenchay Quaker Meeting in 1674 Joseph and Barbara stated that they came from the village of Filton. No Sturge entries appear in the parish registers for St. Peter's, Filton, for this period, but the Will of a John Sturges of nearby Stoke Gifford mentions a son called Joseph. "Josufe" was baptised in 1601, so might be the Gaunts Earthcott ancestor shown on the family tree drawn up in 1851 by Walter Sturge. This early will shows that John Sturges worked on the land and had some rather odd sounding implements of husbandry,

2 Joseph I STURGE (c. 1616-c. 1669) [1059]. Born c. 1616, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Died c. 1669.

4 Thomas STURGE (c. 1575- ) [1070]. Born c. 1575, Frampton Cotteral, South Gloucestershire. Marr c. 1600.

Thomas of Gaunts Earthcott

If you travel south from Gloucester and follow the signpost to Gaunts Earthcott, near the Severn Bridge, you will come upon an attractive old manor house, at present at restaurant. Carved on this house you will read “T.S.” and the date 1605. This was the home of Thomas, the first Sturge of whom there is evidence. It is said that his father was John Sturge, or Sturridge in the local dialect, lord of the manor of Frampton Cotterell in the mid-sixteenth century, but Thomas is our first certain ancestor.

The Sturges were yeoman farmers and graziers in the Vale of Gloucester, farming their own land, which was some of the richest in the country, or holding it on renewable leases from the Corporation of Bristol.

The Gaunts Earthcott manor was part of a monastic estate granted to the city by Henry VIII after the dissolution of the monasteries.

8 John STURGE (c. 1550- ) [1071]. Born c. 1550.

Member of Society of friends (Quakers)

Attendance at Meeting formed an important part of family life.

The Minutes of a Quarterly Meeting 1697, showed that Thomas Sturge of Gaunts, Earthcott, had helped to raise money for the Frenchay Meeting House.

Younger members did not always see eye to eye with the Elders, as 118 years later in 1815, another Thomas Sturge (Josephs VII father) anxiously prepared himself to ask the Olveston Meeting for permission to marry.

As members of the Society of Friends, it was necessary for them to state their intetions and obtain the approval of their respective Meetings.

5 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1072].

3 [unnamed person] (c. 1610- ) [1060]. Born c. 1610.

Joseph STURGE (1680-1761)

1 Joseph III STURGE (1680-1761) [1153]. Born 1680. Died 1761.

2 Joseph II STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710) [1057]. Born c. 1648, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Barbara WILLIAMS 1674. Died c. 1710.

The second Joseph, who died in 1710, lived first at Gaunts Earthcott and later at Littleton near Aust. He and his wife Barbara Williams had four children. In his Will, signed with “X his mark,” he left the Manor House to his younger son Caleb (who lived in fact in a house nearby,) “other grounds” to his son Joseph, five shillings to his daughter Mary (who had four successive husbands) and £5 and his best bed - reminding us of Shakespeare - to his daughter Elizabeth. In “Besse’s Collection of the Sufferings of the Quakers” Elizabeth Sturge is described as having been sent to a prison reformatory with twenty-two others in 1682 for “refusing to deposit a security” because of her faith.

Caleb was an eccentric, “a man who loved to take life easy. Among other occupations which did not meet his taste was chopping wood, and he therefore opened a hole in the back of the kitchen fireplace and passed the end of a log of wood through it, so that by pushing it gradually through he might have a fire without the labour of cutting it up.” He seems to have let his house fall into ruin, and was disowned by Friends for disorderly and unacceptable behaviour.

http://www.sturgefamily.com/Discover/THE%20STURGES%20OF%20BIRMINGHAM.htm

The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery. Joseph Sturge, whose name is recorded in the Olveston Quaker burials for 1669 would appear to be the father of William, Nehemia, Joseph, Abigail, Thomas and Nathan, but who was this Joseph? Where did he come from? Who was his wife?The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery.

"Where there's a will there's a way" goes the old saying. An old Sturge Will may go some way to solving the problem! Joseph's son married a girl named Barbara Williams and when they "took hands" at a Frenchay Quaker Meeting in 1674 Joseph and Barbara stated that they came from the village of Filton. No Sturge entries appear in the parish registers for St. Peter's, Filton, for this period, but the Will of a John Sturges of nearby Stoke Gifford mentions a son called Joseph. "Josufe" was baptised in 1601, so might be the Gaunts Earthcott ancestor shown on the family tree drawn up in 1851 by Walter Sturge. This early will shows that John Sturges worked on the land and had some rather odd sounding implements of husbandry,

4 Joseph I STURGE (c. 1616-c. 1669) [1059]. Born c. 1616, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Died c. 1669.

8 Thomas STURGE (c. 1575- ) [1070]. Born c. 1575, Frampton Cotteral, South Gloucestershire. Marr c. 1600.

Thomas of Gaunts Earthcott

If you travel south from Gloucester and follow the signpost to Gaunts Earthcott, near the Severn Bridge, you will come upon an attractive old manor house, at present at restaurant. Carved on this house you will read “T.S.” and the date 1605. This was the home of Thomas, the first Sturge of whom there is evidence. It is said that his father was John Sturge, or Sturridge in the local dialect, lord of the manor of Frampton Cotterell in the mid-sixteenth century, but Thomas is our first certain ancestor.

The Sturges were yeoman farmers and graziers in the Vale of Gloucester, farming their own land, which was some of the richest in the country, or holding it on renewable leases from the Corporation of Bristol.

The Gaunts Earthcott manor was part of a monastic estate granted to the city by Henry VIII after the dissolution of the monasteries.

9 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1072].

5 [unnamed person] (c. 1610- ) [1060]. Born c. 1610.

3 Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710) [1058]. Born c. 1652, Olverston, Gloucester. Died c. 1710.

Mary STURGE (c. 1685- )

1 Mary STURGE (c. 1685- ) [1056]. Born c. 1685. Marr William TANNER 1707.

2 Joseph II STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710) [1057]. Born c. 1648, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Barbara WILLIAMS 1674. Died c. 1710.

The second Joseph, who died in 1710, lived first at Gaunts Earthcott and later at Littleton near Aust. He and his wife Barbara Williams had four children. In his Will, signed with “X his mark,” he left the Manor House to his younger son Caleb (who lived in fact in a house nearby,) “other grounds” to his son Joseph, five shillings to his daughter Mary (who had four successive husbands) and £5 and his best bed - reminding us of Shakespeare - to his daughter Elizabeth. In “Besse’s Collection of the Sufferings of the Quakers” Elizabeth Sturge is described as having been sent to a prison reformatory with twenty-two others in 1682 for “refusing to deposit a security” because of her faith.

Caleb was an eccentric, “a man who loved to take life easy. Among other occupations which did not meet his taste was chopping wood, and he therefore opened a hole in the back of the kitchen fireplace and passed the end of a log of wood through it, so that by pushing it gradually through he might have a fire without the labour of cutting it up.” He seems to have let his house fall into ruin, and was disowned by Friends for disorderly and unacceptable behaviour.

http://www.sturgefamily.com/Discover/THE%20STURGES%20OF%20BIRMINGHAM.htm

The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery. Joseph Sturge, whose name is recorded in the Olveston Quaker burials for 1669 would appear to be the father of William, Nehemia, Joseph, Abigail, Thomas and Nathan, but who was this Joseph? Where did he come from? Who was his wife?The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery.

"Where there's a will there's a way" goes the old saying. An old Sturge Will may go some way to solving the problem! Joseph's son married a girl named Barbara Williams and when they "took hands" at a Frenchay Quaker Meeting in 1674 Joseph and Barbara stated that they came from the village of Filton. No Sturge entries appear in the parish registers for St. Peter's, Filton, for this period, but the Will of a John Sturges of nearby Stoke Gifford mentions a son called Joseph. "Josufe" was baptised in 1601, so might be the Gaunts Earthcott ancestor shown on the family tree drawn up in 1851 by Walter Sturge. This early will shows that John Sturges worked on the land and had some rather odd sounding implements of husbandry,

4 Joseph I STURGE (c. 1616-c. 1669) [1059]. Born c. 1616, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Died c. 1669.

8 Thomas STURGE (c. 1575- ) [1070]. Born c. 1575, Frampton Cotteral, South Gloucestershire. Marr c. 1600.

Thomas of Gaunts Earthcott

If you travel south from Gloucester and follow the signpost to Gaunts Earthcott, near the Severn Bridge, you will come upon an attractive old manor house, at present at restaurant. Carved on this house you will read “T.S.” and the date 1605. This was the home of Thomas, the first Sturge of whom there is evidence. It is said that his father was John Sturge, or Sturridge in the local dialect, lord of the manor of Frampton Cotterell in the mid-sixteenth century, but Thomas is our first certain ancestor.

The Sturges were yeoman farmers and graziers in the Vale of Gloucester, farming their own land, which was some of the richest in the country, or holding it on renewable leases from the Corporation of Bristol.

The Gaunts Earthcott manor was part of a monastic estate granted to the city by Henry VIII after the dissolution of the monasteries.

9 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1072].

5 [unnamed person] (c. 1610- ) [1060]. Born c. 1610.

3 Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710) [1058]. Born c. 1652, Olverston, Gloucester. Died c. 1710.

Nathan STURGE (1715-1802)

1 Nathan STURGE (1715-1802) [1159]. Born 1715, Olverston, Gloucester, England. Died 1802.

2 Joseph STURGE (1668- ) [1157]. Born 1668, Olverston, Gloucester, England. Marr Mary FRANCUM 1697.

Ridge Wood - as its name implies – is a tree-covered wedge of high ground that marks the boundary between Yate and Chipping Sodbury. Part of this woodland is believed to be ancient, but in past times, much of this landscape is likely to have been far more open.

Ridge House

This was a mansion house which remained in existence until the mid 20th century. It was surrounded by pleasure gardens. The year in which it first appeared is as yet unknown.

Ridge Families

Kelly’s Directory and the census returns yield valuable information regarding the inhabitants of Ridge House throughout the years.

In 1856, the house was occupied by William Sturge, who was a farmer. Incidentally, a Toby W Sturge lived at Lawn (close to St Mary’s Church in Yate) and it is possible that he may have been a relation. The Sturge family in Bristol had strong Quaker connections and became very influential members of society. Joseph Sturge IV (born 1724) was a farmer and land surveyor who formed the Bristol firm of J P Sturge & Sons. Another Joseph Sturge was renowned as a philanthropist who campaigned against slavery.

During the 17th Century, a William Sturge married Mary Walker and formed the Yate branch of this family - their home was described as a”fine old house in Yate”. It is likely that the William Sturge of 1856 was a descendant of this first William.

In 1859, we find documents relating to an alteration of a right of way across the fields immediately to the west of The Ridge which eventually cross the latter. The alteration seems to have been made in order to benefit Messrs J H and W W Marsh as it gave them easier access to their land. It does not appear that the Marsh family were resident at The Ridge as in 1861, William Sturge is still given as the occupant. It is possible that Sturge was a tenant of the Marsh family. He is described as being in possession of 68 acres and 2 servants, so it would seem that the estate has somewhat increased in size since 1837.

4 William STURGE (c. 1642- ) [1073]. Born c. 1642, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Mary WALKER 1665.

8 Joseph I STURGE (c. 1616-c. 1669) [1059]. Born c. 1616, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Died c. 1669.

9 [unnamed person] (c. 1610- ) [1060]. Born c. 1610.

5 Mary WALKER ( - ) [1155].

3 Mary FRANCUM (1676- ) [1158]. Born 1676, Olverston, Gloucester, England.

Nathan STURGE (c. 1644- )

1 Nathan STURGE (c. 1644- ) [1076]. Born c. 1644, Earthcott, Gloucester, England.

2 Joseph I STURGE (c. 1616-c. 1669) [1059]. Born c. 1616, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Died c. 1669.

4 Thomas STURGE (c. 1575- ) [1070]. Born c. 1575, Frampton Cotteral, South Gloucestershire. Marr c. 1600.

Thomas of Gaunts Earthcott

If you travel south from Gloucester and follow the signpost to Gaunts Earthcott, near the Severn Bridge, you will come upon an attractive old manor house, at present at restaurant. Carved on this house you will read “T.S.” and the date 1605. This was the home of Thomas, the first Sturge of whom there is evidence. It is said that his father was John Sturge, or Sturridge in the local dialect, lord of the manor of Frampton Cotterell in the mid-sixteenth century, but Thomas is our first certain ancestor.

The Sturges were yeoman farmers and graziers in the Vale of Gloucester, farming their own land, which was some of the richest in the country, or holding it on renewable leases from the Corporation of Bristol.

The Gaunts Earthcott manor was part of a monastic estate granted to the city by Henry VIII after the dissolution of the monasteries.

8 John STURGE (c. 1550- ) [1071]. Born c. 1550.

Member of Society of friends (Quakers)

Attendance at Meeting formed an important part of family life.

The Minutes of a Quarterly Meeting 1697, showed that Thomas Sturge of Gaunts, Earthcott, had helped to raise money for the Frenchay Meeting House.

Younger members did not always see eye to eye with the Elders, as 118 years later in 1815, another Thomas Sturge (Josephs VII father) anxiously prepared himself to ask the Olveston Meeting for permission to marry.

As members of the Society of Friends, it was necessary for them to state their intetions and obtain the approval of their respective Meetings.

5 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1072].

3 [unnamed person] (c. 1610- ) [1060]. Born c. 1610.

Nathan STURGE ( - )

1 Nathan STURGE ( - ) [1175].

2 Joseph STURGE (1722-1779) [1164]. Born 1722, Olveston, Gloucestershire. Died 1779, Olveston, Gloucestershire.

4 Joseph III STURGE (1680-1761) [1153]. Born 1680. Died 1761.

8 Joseph II STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710) [1057]. Born c. 1648, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Barbara WILLIAMS 1674. Died c. 1710.

The second Joseph, who died in 1710, lived first at Gaunts Earthcott and later at Littleton near Aust. He and his wife Barbara Williams had four children. In his Will, signed with “X his mark,” he left the Manor House to his younger son Caleb (who lived in fact in a house nearby,) “other grounds” to his son Joseph, five shillings to his daughter Mary (who had four successive husbands) and £5 and his best bed - reminding us of Shakespeare - to his daughter Elizabeth. In “Besse’s Collection of the Sufferings of the Quakers” Elizabeth Sturge is described as having been sent to a prison reformatory with twenty-two others in 1682 for “refusing to deposit a security” because of her faith.

Caleb was an eccentric, “a man who loved to take life easy. Among other occupations which did not meet his taste was chopping wood, and he therefore opened a hole in the back of the kitchen fireplace and passed the end of a log of wood through it, so that by pushing it gradually through he might have a fire without the labour of cutting it up.” He seems to have let his house fall into ruin, and was disowned by Friends for disorderly and unacceptable behaviour.

http://www.sturgefamily.com/Discover/THE%20STURGES%20OF%20BIRMINGHAM.htm

The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery. Joseph Sturge, whose name is recorded in the Olveston Quaker burials for 1669 would appear to be the father of William, Nehemia, Joseph, Abigail, Thomas and Nathan, but who was this Joseph? Where did he come from? Who was his wife?The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery.

"Where there's a will there's a way" goes the old saying. An old Sturge Will may go some way to solving the problem! Joseph's son married a girl named Barbara Williams and when they "took hands" at a Frenchay Quaker Meeting in 1674 Joseph and Barbara stated that they came from the village of Filton. No Sturge entries appear in the parish registers for St. Peter's, Filton, for this period, but the Will of a John Sturges of nearby Stoke Gifford mentions a son called Joseph. "Josufe" was baptised in 1601, so might be the Gaunts Earthcott ancestor shown on the family tree drawn up in 1851 by Walter Sturge. This early will shows that John Sturges worked on the land and had some rather odd sounding implements of husbandry,

9 Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710) [1058]. Born c. 1652, Olverston, Gloucester. Died c. 1710.

5 Mary YOUNG (1680- ) [1156]. Born 1680.

3 Frances PLAYER ( - ) [1165].

Thomas STURGE (c. 1646- )

1 Thomas STURGE (c. 1646- ) [1074]. Born c. 1646, Earthcott, Gloucester, England.

Member of Society of friends (Quakers) - The Minutes of a Quarterly Meeting 1697, showed that Thomas Sturge of Gaunts, Earthcott, had helped to raise money for the Frenchay Meeting House.

2 Joseph I STURGE (c. 1616-c. 1669) [1059]. Born c. 1616, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Died c. 1669.

4 Thomas STURGE (c. 1575- ) [1070]. Born c. 1575, Frampton Cotteral, South Gloucestershire. Marr c. 1600.

Thomas of Gaunts Earthcott

If you travel south from Gloucester and follow the signpost to Gaunts Earthcott, near the Severn Bridge, you will come upon an attractive old manor house, at present at restaurant. Carved on this house you will read “T.S.” and the date 1605. This was the home of Thomas, the first Sturge of whom there is evidence. It is said that his father was John Sturge, or Sturridge in the local dialect, lord of the manor of Frampton Cotterell in the mid-sixteenth century, but Thomas is our first certain ancestor.

The Sturges were yeoman farmers and graziers in the Vale of Gloucester, farming their own land, which was some of the richest in the country, or holding it on renewable leases from the Corporation of Bristol.

The Gaunts Earthcott manor was part of a monastic estate granted to the city by Henry VIII after the dissolution of the monasteries.

8 John STURGE (c. 1550- ) [1071]. Born c. 1550.

Member of Society of friends (Quakers)

Attendance at Meeting formed an important part of family life.

The Minutes of a Quarterly Meeting 1697, showed that Thomas Sturge of Gaunts, Earthcott, had helped to raise money for the Frenchay Meeting House.

Younger members did not always see eye to eye with the Elders, as 118 years later in 1815, another Thomas Sturge (Josephs VII father) anxiously prepared himself to ask the Olveston Meeting for permission to marry.

As members of the Society of Friends, it was necessary for them to state their intetions and obtain the approval of their respective Meetings.

5 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1072].

3 [unnamed person] (c. 1610- ) [1060]. Born c. 1610.

Thomas STURGE (c. 1575- )

1 Thomas STURGE (c. 1575- ) [1070]. Born c. 1575, Frampton Cotteral, South Gloucestershire. Marr c. 1600.

Thomas of Gaunts Earthcott

If you travel south from Gloucester and follow the signpost to Gaunts Earthcott, near the Severn Bridge, you will come upon an attractive old manor house, at present at restaurant. Carved on this house you will read “T.S.” and the date 1605. This was the home of Thomas, the first Sturge of whom there is evidence. It is said that his father was John Sturge, or Sturridge in the local dialect, lord of the manor of Frampton Cotterell in the mid-sixteenth century, but Thomas is our first certain ancestor.

The Sturges were yeoman farmers and graziers in the Vale of Gloucester, farming their own land, which was some of the richest in the country, or holding it on renewable leases from the Corporation of Bristol.

The Gaunts Earthcott manor was part of a monastic estate granted to the city by Henry VIII after the dissolution of the monasteries.

2 John STURGE (c. 1550- ) [1071]. Born c. 1550.

Member of Society of friends (Quakers)

Attendance at Meeting formed an important part of family life.

The Minutes of a Quarterly Meeting 1697, showed that Thomas Sturge of Gaunts, Earthcott, had helped to raise money for the Frenchay Meeting House.

Younger members did not always see eye to eye with the Elders, as 118 years later in 1815, another Thomas Sturge (Josephs VII father) anxiously prepared himself to ask the Olveston Meeting for permission to marry.

As members of the Society of Friends, it was necessary for them to state their intetions and obtain the approval of their respective Meetings.

Thomas STURGE ( - )

1 Thomas STURGE ( - ) [1172].

2 Joseph STURGE (1722-1779) [1164]. Born 1722, Olveston, Gloucestershire. Died 1779, Olveston, Gloucestershire.

4 Joseph III STURGE (1680-1761) [1153]. Born 1680. Died 1761.

8 Joseph II STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710) [1057]. Born c. 1648, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Barbara WILLIAMS 1674. Died c. 1710.

The second Joseph, who died in 1710, lived first at Gaunts Earthcott and later at Littleton near Aust. He and his wife Barbara Williams had four children. In his Will, signed with “X his mark,” he left the Manor House to his younger son Caleb (who lived in fact in a house nearby,) “other grounds” to his son Joseph, five shillings to his daughter Mary (who had four successive husbands) and £5 and his best bed - reminding us of Shakespeare - to his daughter Elizabeth. In “Besse’s Collection of the Sufferings of the Quakers” Elizabeth Sturge is described as having been sent to a prison reformatory with twenty-two others in 1682 for “refusing to deposit a security” because of her faith.

Caleb was an eccentric, “a man who loved to take life easy. Among other occupations which did not meet his taste was chopping wood, and he therefore opened a hole in the back of the kitchen fireplace and passed the end of a log of wood through it, so that by pushing it gradually through he might have a fire without the labour of cutting it up.” He seems to have let his house fall into ruin, and was disowned by Friends for disorderly and unacceptable behaviour.

http://www.sturgefamily.com/Discover/THE%20STURGES%20OF%20BIRMINGHAM.htm

The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery. Joseph Sturge, whose name is recorded in the Olveston Quaker burials for 1669 would appear to be the father of William, Nehemia, Joseph, Abigail, Thomas and Nathan, but who was this Joseph? Where did he come from? Who was his wife?The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery.

"Where there's a will there's a way" goes the old saying. An old Sturge Will may go some way to solving the problem! Joseph's son married a girl named Barbara Williams and when they "took hands" at a Frenchay Quaker Meeting in 1674 Joseph and Barbara stated that they came from the village of Filton. No Sturge entries appear in the parish registers for St. Peter's, Filton, for this period, but the Will of a John Sturges of nearby Stoke Gifford mentions a son called Joseph. "Josufe" was baptised in 1601, so might be the Gaunts Earthcott ancestor shown on the family tree drawn up in 1851 by Walter Sturge. This early will shows that John Sturges worked on the land and had some rather odd sounding implements of husbandry,

9 Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710) [1058]. Born c. 1652, Olverston, Gloucester. Died c. 1710.

5 Mary YOUNG (1680- ) [1156]. Born 1680.

3 Frances PLAYER ( - ) [1165].

William STURGE (c. 1642- )

1 William STURGE (c. 1642- ) [1073]. Born c. 1642, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Mary WALKER 1665.

2 Joseph I STURGE (c. 1616-c. 1669) [1059]. Born c. 1616, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Died c. 1669.

4 Thomas STURGE (c. 1575- ) [1070]. Born c. 1575, Frampton Cotteral, South Gloucestershire. Marr c. 1600.

Thomas of Gaunts Earthcott

If you travel south from Gloucester and follow the signpost to Gaunts Earthcott, near the Severn Bridge, you will come upon an attractive old manor house, at present at restaurant. Carved on this house you will read “T.S.” and the date 1605. This was the home of Thomas, the first Sturge of whom there is evidence. It is said that his father was John Sturge, or Sturridge in the local dialect, lord of the manor of Frampton Cotterell in the mid-sixteenth century, but Thomas is our first certain ancestor.

The Sturges were yeoman farmers and graziers in the Vale of Gloucester, farming their own land, which was some of the richest in the country, or holding it on renewable leases from the Corporation of Bristol.

The Gaunts Earthcott manor was part of a monastic estate granted to the city by Henry VIII after the dissolution of the monasteries.

8 John STURGE (c. 1550- ) [1071]. Born c. 1550.

Member of Society of friends (Quakers)

Attendance at Meeting formed an important part of family life.

The Minutes of a Quarterly Meeting 1697, showed that Thomas Sturge of Gaunts, Earthcott, had helped to raise money for the Frenchay Meeting House.

Younger members did not always see eye to eye with the Elders, as 118 years later in 1815, another Thomas Sturge (Josephs VII father) anxiously prepared himself to ask the Olveston Meeting for permission to marry.

As members of the Society of Friends, it was necessary for them to state their intetions and obtain the approval of their respective Meetings.

5 [unnamed person] ( - ) [1072].

3 [unnamed person] (c. 1610- ) [1060]. Born c. 1610.

Young STURGE ( - )

1 Young STURGE ( - ) [1115].

Jane SWALWELL (c. 1854- )

1 Jane Ann (Jennie) SWALWELL (c. 1854- ) [275]. Born c. 1854, Lanchester, Durham. Died.

Lesley SWINBURNE (1919- )

1 Lesley SWINBURNE (1919- ) [210]. Born 1919. Died.

Edith SYMONDS (c. 1592-1650)

1 Edith SYMONDS (c. 1592-1650) [796]. Born c. 1592. Christened 1592, Gorwell, Dorset. Died 24 Jan 1650, Little Symmonds.

Eleanor TALBOT ( -1468)

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Father: John TALBOT, 1453, age 67, Battle_of_Castillon

1 Eleanor TALBOT ( -1468) [622]. Died 1468.

Lady and mistress to King Edward IV.

2 John TALBOT (c. 1386-1453) [617]. Born c. 1386. Marr Margaret BEAUCHAMP 6 Sep 1425. Died 17 Jul 1453, Battle of Castillon near Bordeaux.

John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, 1st Earl of Waterford, 10th Baron Strange of Blackmere, 7th Baron Talbot and 6th Baron Furnivall "jure uxoris" (by right of his wife), known as "Old Talbot" was an important English military commander during the Hundred Years' War, as well as the only Lancastrian Constable of France.

He was appointed in 1445 by Henry VI (as king of France) as Constable of France. Taken hostage at Rouen in 1449 he promised never to wear armour against the French King again, and he was true to his word. He was defeated and killed in 1453 at the Battle of Castillon near Bordeaux, which effectively ended English rule in the duchy of Gascony, a principal cause of the Hundred Years' War. His heart was buried in the doorway of St Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch, Shropshire.

4 Richard TALBOT ( - ) [626].

5 Ankaret le STRANGE ( - ) [627].

3 Margaret BEAUCHAMP (1404-1468) [616]. Born 1404. Died 14 Jun 1468.

During the troubled years of the Wars of the Roses, the dispute frequently passed from litigation to actual violence. Lord Berkeley sacked Margaret's manor at Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire, in return for which her son, the Viscount Lisle, stormed Berkeley Castle (1452) and took him prisoner. Margaret also succeeded in having Lord Berkeley's wife, Isabel Mowbray, committed to prison, where she died that year.


Her great-grandson John Dudley was created Earl of Warwick and subsequently Duke of Northumberland.

She is buried in St Faith under St Paul's at London.

6 Richard de BEAUCHAMP (1382-1439) [612]. Born 23 Jan 1382, Salwarpe in Worcestershire. Died 30 Apr 1439.

Was an English medieval nobleman and military commander.

He was made a Knight of the Garter in around 1405 and acquired quite a reputation for chivalry, and when in 1408 he went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, he was challenged many times to fight in the sporting combat which was then popular. On the return trip he went through Russia and Eastern Europe, not returning to England until 1410.

12 Thomas de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [613].

13 Margaret FERRERS ( - ) [614].

7 Elizabeth de BERKELEY (c. 1386-1422) [611]. Born c. 1386. Died 28 Dec 1422.

14 Thomas de BERKELEY (c. 1352-1417) [607]. Born c. 1352, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Died 13 Jul 1417.

15 Margaret de LISLE (1360-1392) [608]. Born 1360. Died 1392.

Elizabeth TALBOT ( -c. 1453)

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Father: John TALBOT, 1453, age 67, Battle_of_Castillon

1 Elizabeth TALBOT ( -c. 1453) [621]. Died c. 1453.

Lady.

2 John TALBOT (c. 1386-1453) [617]. Born c. 1386. Marr Margaret BEAUCHAMP 6 Sep 1425. Died 17 Jul 1453, Battle of Castillon near Bordeaux.

John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, 1st Earl of Waterford, 10th Baron Strange of Blackmere, 7th Baron Talbot and 6th Baron Furnivall "jure uxoris" (by right of his wife), known as "Old Talbot" was an important English military commander during the Hundred Years' War, as well as the only Lancastrian Constable of France.

He was appointed in 1445 by Henry VI (as king of France) as Constable of France. Taken hostage at Rouen in 1449 he promised never to wear armour against the French King again, and he was true to his word. He was defeated and killed in 1453 at the Battle of Castillon near Bordeaux, which effectively ended English rule in the duchy of Gascony, a principal cause of the Hundred Years' War. His heart was buried in the doorway of St Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch, Shropshire.

4 Richard TALBOT ( - ) [626].

5 Ankaret le STRANGE ( - ) [627].

3 Margaret BEAUCHAMP (1404-1468) [616]. Born 1404. Died 14 Jun 1468.

During the troubled years of the Wars of the Roses, the dispute frequently passed from litigation to actual violence. Lord Berkeley sacked Margaret's manor at Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire, in return for which her son, the Viscount Lisle, stormed Berkeley Castle (1452) and took him prisoner. Margaret also succeeded in having Lord Berkeley's wife, Isabel Mowbray, committed to prison, where she died that year.


Her great-grandson John Dudley was created Earl of Warwick and subsequently Duke of Northumberland.

She is buried in St Faith under St Paul's at London.

6 Richard de BEAUCHAMP (1382-1439) [612]. Born 23 Jan 1382, Salwarpe in Worcestershire. Died 30 Apr 1439.

Was an English medieval nobleman and military commander.

He was made a Knight of the Garter in around 1405 and acquired quite a reputation for chivalry, and when in 1408 he went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, he was challenged many times to fight in the sporting combat which was then popular. On the return trip he went through Russia and Eastern Europe, not returning to England until 1410.

12 Thomas de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [613].

13 Margaret FERRERS ( - ) [614].

7 Elizabeth de BERKELEY (c. 1386-1422) [611]. Born c. 1386. Died 28 Dec 1422.

14 Thomas de BERKELEY (c. 1352-1417) [607]. Born c. 1352, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Died 13 Jul 1417.

15 Margaret de LISLE (1360-1392) [608]. Born 1360. Died 1392.

Humphrey TALBOT ( -c. 1492)

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Father: John TALBOT, 1453, age 67, Battle_of_Castillon

1 Humphrey TALBOT ( -c. 1492) [620]. Died c. 1492.

Sir.

2 John TALBOT (c. 1386-1453) [617]. Born c. 1386. Marr Margaret BEAUCHAMP 6 Sep 1425. Died 17 Jul 1453, Battle of Castillon near Bordeaux.

John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, 1st Earl of Waterford, 10th Baron Strange of Blackmere, 7th Baron Talbot and 6th Baron Furnivall "jure uxoris" (by right of his wife), known as "Old Talbot" was an important English military commander during the Hundred Years' War, as well as the only Lancastrian Constable of France.

He was appointed in 1445 by Henry VI (as king of France) as Constable of France. Taken hostage at Rouen in 1449 he promised never to wear armour against the French King again, and he was true to his word. He was defeated and killed in 1453 at the Battle of Castillon near Bordeaux, which effectively ended English rule in the duchy of Gascony, a principal cause of the Hundred Years' War. His heart was buried in the doorway of St Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch, Shropshire.

4 Richard TALBOT ( - ) [626].

5 Ankaret le STRANGE ( - ) [627].

3 Margaret BEAUCHAMP (1404-1468) [616]. Born 1404. Died 14 Jun 1468.

During the troubled years of the Wars of the Roses, the dispute frequently passed from litigation to actual violence. Lord Berkeley sacked Margaret's manor at Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire, in return for which her son, the Viscount Lisle, stormed Berkeley Castle (1452) and took him prisoner. Margaret also succeeded in having Lord Berkeley's wife, Isabel Mowbray, committed to prison, where she died that year.


Her great-grandson John Dudley was created Earl of Warwick and subsequently Duke of Northumberland.

She is buried in St Faith under St Paul's at London.

6 Richard de BEAUCHAMP (1382-1439) [612]. Born 23 Jan 1382, Salwarpe in Worcestershire. Died 30 Apr 1439.

Was an English medieval nobleman and military commander.

He was made a Knight of the Garter in around 1405 and acquired quite a reputation for chivalry, and when in 1408 he went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, he was challenged many times to fight in the sporting combat which was then popular. On the return trip he went through Russia and Eastern Europe, not returning to England until 1410.

12 Thomas de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [613].

13 Margaret FERRERS ( - ) [614].

7 Elizabeth de BERKELEY (c. 1386-1422) [611]. Born c. 1386. Died 28 Dec 1422.

14 Thomas de BERKELEY (c. 1352-1417) [607]. Born c. 1352, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Died 13 Jul 1417.

15 Margaret de LISLE (1360-1392) [608]. Born 1360. Died 1392.

Joan TALBOT ( - )

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Father: John TALBOT, 1453, age 67, Battle_of_Castillon

1 Joan TALBOT ( - ) [624].

2 John TALBOT (c. 1386-1453) [617]. Born c. 1386. Marr Margaret BEAUCHAMP 6 Sep 1425. Died 17 Jul 1453, Battle of Castillon near Bordeaux.

John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, 1st Earl of Waterford, 10th Baron Strange of Blackmere, 7th Baron Talbot and 6th Baron Furnivall "jure uxoris" (by right of his wife), known as "Old Talbot" was an important English military commander during the Hundred Years' War, as well as the only Lancastrian Constable of France.

He was appointed in 1445 by Henry VI (as king of France) as Constable of France. Taken hostage at Rouen in 1449 he promised never to wear armour against the French King again, and he was true to his word. He was defeated and killed in 1453 at the Battle of Castillon near Bordeaux, which effectively ended English rule in the duchy of Gascony, a principal cause of the Hundred Years' War. His heart was buried in the doorway of St Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch, Shropshire.

4 Richard TALBOT ( - ) [626].

5 Ankaret le STRANGE ( - ) [627].

3 Margaret BEAUCHAMP (1404-1468) [616]. Born 1404. Died 14 Jun 1468.

During the troubled years of the Wars of the Roses, the dispute frequently passed from litigation to actual violence. Lord Berkeley sacked Margaret's manor at Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire, in return for which her son, the Viscount Lisle, stormed Berkeley Castle (1452) and took him prisoner. Margaret also succeeded in having Lord Berkeley's wife, Isabel Mowbray, committed to prison, where she died that year.


Her great-grandson John Dudley was created Earl of Warwick and subsequently Duke of Northumberland.

She is buried in St Faith under St Paul's at London.

6 Richard de BEAUCHAMP (1382-1439) [612]. Born 23 Jan 1382, Salwarpe in Worcestershire. Died 30 Apr 1439.

Was an English medieval nobleman and military commander.

He was made a Knight of the Garter in around 1405 and acquired quite a reputation for chivalry, and when in 1408 he went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, he was challenged many times to fight in the sporting combat which was then popular. On the return trip he went through Russia and Eastern Europe, not returning to England until 1410.

12 Thomas de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [613].

13 Margaret FERRERS ( - ) [614].

7 Elizabeth de BERKELEY (c. 1386-1422) [611]. Born c. 1386. Died 28 Dec 1422.

14 Thomas de BERKELEY (c. 1352-1417) [607]. Born c. 1352, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Died 13 Jul 1417.

15 Margaret de LISLE (1360-1392) [608]. Born 1360. Died 1392.

John TALBOT ( -1453)

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Father: John TALBOT, 1453, age 67, Battle_of_Castillon

1 John TALBOT ( -1453) [619]. Died 1453.

2 John TALBOT (c. 1386-1453) [617]. Born c. 1386. Marr Margaret BEAUCHAMP 6 Sep 1425. Died 17 Jul 1453, Battle of Castillon near Bordeaux.

John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, 1st Earl of Waterford, 10th Baron Strange of Blackmere, 7th Baron Talbot and 6th Baron Furnivall "jure uxoris" (by right of his wife), known as "Old Talbot" was an important English military commander during the Hundred Years' War, as well as the only Lancastrian Constable of France.

He was appointed in 1445 by Henry VI (as king of France) as Constable of France. Taken hostage at Rouen in 1449 he promised never to wear armour against the French King again, and he was true to his word. He was defeated and killed in 1453 at the Battle of Castillon near Bordeaux, which effectively ended English rule in the duchy of Gascony, a principal cause of the Hundred Years' War. His heart was buried in the doorway of St Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch, Shropshire.

4 Richard TALBOT ( - ) [626].

5 Ankaret le STRANGE ( - ) [627].

3 Margaret BEAUCHAMP (1404-1468) [616]. Born 1404. Died 14 Jun 1468.

During the troubled years of the Wars of the Roses, the dispute frequently passed from litigation to actual violence. Lord Berkeley sacked Margaret's manor at Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire, in return for which her son, the Viscount Lisle, stormed Berkeley Castle (1452) and took him prisoner. Margaret also succeeded in having Lord Berkeley's wife, Isabel Mowbray, committed to prison, where she died that year.


Her great-grandson John Dudley was created Earl of Warwick and subsequently Duke of Northumberland.

She is buried in St Faith under St Paul's at London.

6 Richard de BEAUCHAMP (1382-1439) [612]. Born 23 Jan 1382, Salwarpe in Worcestershire. Died 30 Apr 1439.

Was an English medieval nobleman and military commander.

He was made a Knight of the Garter in around 1405 and acquired quite a reputation for chivalry, and when in 1408 he went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, he was challenged many times to fight in the sporting combat which was then popular. On the return trip he went through Russia and Eastern Europe, not returning to England until 1410.

12 Thomas de BEAUCHAMP ( - ) [613].

13 Margaret FERRERS ( - ) [614].

7 Elizabeth de BERKELEY (c. 1386-1422) [611]. Born c. 1386. Died 28 Dec 1422.

14 Thomas de BERKELEY (c. 1352-1417) [607]. Born c. 1352, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. Died 13 Jul 1417.

15 Margaret de LISLE (1360-1392) [608]. Born 1360. Died 1392.

John TALBOT (c. 1386-1453)

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John TALBOT, 1453, age 67, Battle_of_Castillon

1 John TALBOT (c. 1386-1453) [617]. Born c. 1386. Marr Margaret BEAUCHAMP 6 Sep 1425. Died 17 Jul 1453, Battle of Castillon near Bordeaux.

John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, 1st Earl of Waterford, 10th Baron Strange of Blackmere, 7th Baron Talbot and 6th Baron Furnivall "jure uxoris" (by right of his wife), known as "Old Talbot" was an important English military commander during the Hundred Years' War, as well as the only Lancastrian Constable of France.

He was appointed in 1445 by Henry VI (as king of France) as Constable of France. Taken hostage at Rouen in 1449 he promised never to wear armour against the French King again, and he was true to his word. He was defeated and killed in 1453 at the Battle of Castillon near Bordeaux, which effectively ended English rule in the duchy of Gascony, a principal cause of the Hundred Years' War. His heart was buried in the doorway of St Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch, Shropshire.

2 Richard TALBOT ( - ) [626].

3 Ankaret le STRANGE ( - ) [627].

Mary TALBOT ( -1710)

1 Mary TALBOT ( -1710) [942]. Died Mar 1710.

Richard TALBOT ( - )

1 Richard TALBOT ( - ) [626].

George TANNER (1828- )

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Mother: Rachel WITHY, Rachel Tanner death 1840

1 George TANNER (1828- ) [1065]. Born 29 Jun 1828, Portishead, Somerset.

2 James TANNER (c. 1791-c. 1826) [1061]. Born c. 1791. Marr Rachel WITHY 17 May 1826, Frenchay, Somerset. Died c. 1826.

Lived in Portishead

Marriage - 1826 5 17 Frenchay Friends records R2 579 597 51 25.

4 John TANNER ( - ) [1210].

5 Hannah ( - ) [1211].

3 Rachel WITHY (1799-1840) [113]. Born 22 Jul 1799, Castle Precincts, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 27 Jan 1840, Portishead, Somerset.

6 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

12 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

13 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

7 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

14 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

15 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Gertrude TANNER (1871-1918)

1 Gertrude Amy TANNER (1871-1918) [1077]. Born 21 Jul 1871, Bristol, England. Marr Arthur James MOLONY 19 Oct 1898, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand. Died 12 Jun 1918, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

2 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

4 James TANNER (c. 1791-c. 1826) [1061]. Born c. 1791. Marr Rachel WITHY 17 May 1826, Frenchay, Somerset. Died c. 1826.

Lived in Portishead

Marriage - 1826 5 17 Frenchay Friends records R2 579 597 51 25.

8 John TANNER ( - ) [1210].

9 Hannah ( - ) [1211].

5 Rachel WITHY (1799-1840) [113]. Born 22 Jul 1799, Castle Precincts, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 27 Jan 1840, Portishead, Somerset.

10 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

11 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

3 Gertrude Mary HINGSTON (1840-1933) [1066]. Born 25 Aug 1840, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died 1 Dec 1933, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

6 Thomas HINGSTON ( - ) [1067].

7 Mary RING ( - ) [1068].

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

James TANNER (1836-1897)

picture

Mother: Rachel WITHY, Rachel Tanner death 1840

1 James TANNER (1836-1897) [1062]. Born 8 Mar 1836, Portishead, Somerset. Marr Gertrude Mary HINGSTON 22 Nov 1865, Friend's Meeting House, Portishead, England. Died 13 Dec 1897, Tepuke, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand.

2 James TANNER (c. 1791-c. 1826) [1061]. Born c. 1791. Marr Rachel WITHY 17 May 1826, Frenchay, Somerset. Died c. 1826.

Lived in Portishead

Marriage - 1826 5 17 Frenchay Friends records R2 579 597 51 25.

4 John TANNER ( - ) [1210].

5 Hannah ( - ) [1211].

3 Rachel WITHY (1799-1840) [113]. Born 22 Jul 1799, Castle Precincts, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 27 Jan 1840, Portishead, Somerset.

6 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

12 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

13 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

7 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

14 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

15 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

James TANNER (c. 1791-c. 1826)

1 James TANNER (c. 1791-c. 1826) [1061]. Born c. 1791. Marr Rachel WITHY 17 May 1826, Frenchay, Somerset. Died c. 1826.

Lived in Portishead

Marriage - 1826 5 17 Frenchay Friends records R2 579 597 51 25.

2 John TANNER ( - ) [1210].

3 Hannah ( - ) [1211].

John TANNER (1833-1906)

picture

Mother: Rachel WITHY, Rachel Tanner death 1840

1 John TANNER (1833-1906) [1064]. Born 22 Jun 1833, Portishead, Somerset. Died Oct 1906.

2 James TANNER (c. 1791-c. 1826) [1061]. Born c. 1791. Marr Rachel WITHY 17 May 1826, Frenchay, Somerset. Died c. 1826.

Lived in Portishead

Marriage - 1826 5 17 Frenchay Friends records R2 579 597 51 25.

4 John TANNER ( - ) [1210].

5 Hannah ( - ) [1211].

3 Rachel WITHY (1799-1840) [113]. Born 22 Jul 1799, Castle Precincts, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 27 Jan 1840, Portishead, Somerset.

6 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

12 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

13 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

7 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

14 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

15 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803)

1 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Marr Edward HARWOOD 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

2 William TANNER (c. 1708- ) [566]. Born c. 1708. Marr Rachel THOMAS c. 1733.

Hathern JUELL is shown as a "relation of & lived with William Tanner
- died 9 August 1754 buried in Thornbury (Frenchay Friends ref: R3 592 77).

4 William TANNER (c. 1682- ) [1055]. Born c. 1682. Marr Mary STURGE 1707.

5 Mary STURGE (c. 1685- ) [1056]. Born c. 1685.

10 Joseph II STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710) [1057]. Born c. 1648, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Barbara WILLIAMS 1674. Died c. 1710.

The second Joseph, who died in 1710, lived first at Gaunts Earthcott and later at Littleton near Aust. He and his wife Barbara Williams had four children. In his Will, signed with “X his mark,” he left the Manor House to his younger son Caleb (who lived in fact in a house nearby,) “other grounds” to his son Joseph, five shillings to his daughter Mary (who had four successive husbands) and £5 and his best bed - reminding us of Shakespeare - to his daughter Elizabeth. In “Besse’s Collection of the Sufferings of the Quakers” Elizabeth Sturge is described as having been sent to a prison reformatory with twenty-two others in 1682 for “refusing to deposit a security” because of her faith.

Caleb was an eccentric, “a man who loved to take life easy. Among other occupations which did not meet his taste was chopping wood, and he therefore opened a hole in the back of the kitchen fireplace and passed the end of a log of wood through it, so that by pushing it gradually through he might have a fire without the labour of cutting it up.” He seems to have let his house fall into ruin, and was disowned by Friends for disorderly and unacceptable behaviour.

http://www.sturgefamily.com/Discover/THE%20STURGES%20OF%20BIRMINGHAM.htm

The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery. Joseph Sturge, whose name is recorded in the Olveston Quaker burials for 1669 would appear to be the father of William, Nehemia, Joseph, Abigail, Thomas and Nathan, but who was this Joseph? Where did he come from? Who was his wife?The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery.

"Where there's a will there's a way" goes the old saying. An old Sturge Will may go some way to solving the problem! Joseph's son married a girl named Barbara Williams and when they "took hands" at a Frenchay Quaker Meeting in 1674 Joseph and Barbara stated that they came from the village of Filton. No Sturge entries appear in the parish registers for St. Peter's, Filton, for this period, but the Will of a John Sturges of nearby Stoke Gifford mentions a son called Joseph. "Josufe" was baptised in 1601, so might be the Gaunts Earthcott ancestor shown on the family tree drawn up in 1851 by Walter Sturge. This early will shows that John Sturges worked on the land and had some rather odd sounding implements of husbandry,

11 Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710) [1058]. Born c. 1652, Olverston, Gloucester. Died c. 1710.

3 Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769) [567]. Born c. 1711. Died c. 1769.

Mary TANNER (1830-1919)

picture

Mother: Rachel WITHY, Rachel Tanner death 1840

1 Mary Ann TANNER (1830-1919) [1063]. Born 31 May 1830, Portishead, Somerset. Died 10 Apr 1919.

2 James TANNER (c. 1791-c. 1826) [1061]. Born c. 1791. Marr Rachel WITHY 17 May 1826, Frenchay, Somerset. Died c. 1826.

Lived in Portishead

Marriage - 1826 5 17 Frenchay Friends records R2 579 597 51 25.

4 John TANNER ( - ) [1210].

5 Hannah ( - ) [1211].

3 Rachel WITHY (1799-1840) [113]. Born 22 Jul 1799, Castle Precincts, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 27 Jan 1840, Portishead, Somerset.

6 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

12 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

13 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

7 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

14 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

15 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Thomas TANNER (1747- )

1 Thomas TANNER (1747- ) [838]. Born 10 Nov 1747.

2 William TANNER (c. 1708- ) [566]. Born c. 1708. Marr Rachel THOMAS c. 1733.

Hathern JUELL is shown as a "relation of & lived with William Tanner
- died 9 August 1754 buried in Thornbury (Frenchay Friends ref: R3 592 77).

4 William TANNER (c. 1682- ) [1055]. Born c. 1682. Marr Mary STURGE 1707.

5 Mary STURGE (c. 1685- ) [1056]. Born c. 1685.

10 Joseph II STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710) [1057]. Born c. 1648, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Barbara WILLIAMS 1674. Died c. 1710.

The second Joseph, who died in 1710, lived first at Gaunts Earthcott and later at Littleton near Aust. He and his wife Barbara Williams had four children. In his Will, signed with “X his mark,” he left the Manor House to his younger son Caleb (who lived in fact in a house nearby,) “other grounds” to his son Joseph, five shillings to his daughter Mary (who had four successive husbands) and £5 and his best bed - reminding us of Shakespeare - to his daughter Elizabeth. In “Besse’s Collection of the Sufferings of the Quakers” Elizabeth Sturge is described as having been sent to a prison reformatory with twenty-two others in 1682 for “refusing to deposit a security” because of her faith.

Caleb was an eccentric, “a man who loved to take life easy. Among other occupations which did not meet his taste was chopping wood, and he therefore opened a hole in the back of the kitchen fireplace and passed the end of a log of wood through it, so that by pushing it gradually through he might have a fire without the labour of cutting it up.” He seems to have let his house fall into ruin, and was disowned by Friends for disorderly and unacceptable behaviour.

http://www.sturgefamily.com/Discover/THE%20STURGES%20OF%20BIRMINGHAM.htm

The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery. Joseph Sturge, whose name is recorded in the Olveston Quaker burials for 1669 would appear to be the father of William, Nehemia, Joseph, Abigail, Thomas and Nathan, but who was this Joseph? Where did he come from? Who was his wife?The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery.

"Where there's a will there's a way" goes the old saying. An old Sturge Will may go some way to solving the problem! Joseph's son married a girl named Barbara Williams and when they "took hands" at a Frenchay Quaker Meeting in 1674 Joseph and Barbara stated that they came from the village of Filton. No Sturge entries appear in the parish registers for St. Peter's, Filton, for this period, but the Will of a John Sturges of nearby Stoke Gifford mentions a son called Joseph. "Josufe" was baptised in 1601, so might be the Gaunts Earthcott ancestor shown on the family tree drawn up in 1851 by Walter Sturge. This early will shows that John Sturges worked on the land and had some rather odd sounding implements of husbandry,

11 Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710) [1058]. Born c. 1652, Olverston, Gloucester. Died c. 1710.

3 Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769) [567]. Born c. 1711. Died c. 1769.

William TANNER (c. 1708- )

1 William TANNER (c. 1708- ) [566]. Born c. 1708. Marr Rachel THOMAS c. 1733.

Hathern JUELL is shown as a "relation of & lived with William Tanner
- died 9 August 1754 buried in Thornbury (Frenchay Friends ref: R3 592 77).

2 William TANNER (c. 1682- ) [1055]. Born c. 1682. Marr Mary STURGE 1707.

3 Mary STURGE (c. 1685- ) [1056]. Born c. 1685.

6 Joseph II STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710) [1057]. Born c. 1648, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Barbara WILLIAMS 1674. Died c. 1710.

The second Joseph, who died in 1710, lived first at Gaunts Earthcott and later at Littleton near Aust. He and his wife Barbara Williams had four children. In his Will, signed with “X his mark,” he left the Manor House to his younger son Caleb (who lived in fact in a house nearby,) “other grounds” to his son Joseph, five shillings to his daughter Mary (who had four successive husbands) and £5 and his best bed - reminding us of Shakespeare - to his daughter Elizabeth. In “Besse’s Collection of the Sufferings of the Quakers” Elizabeth Sturge is described as having been sent to a prison reformatory with twenty-two others in 1682 for “refusing to deposit a security” because of her faith.

Caleb was an eccentric, “a man who loved to take life easy. Among other occupations which did not meet his taste was chopping wood, and he therefore opened a hole in the back of the kitchen fireplace and passed the end of a log of wood through it, so that by pushing it gradually through he might have a fire without the labour of cutting it up.” He seems to have let his house fall into ruin, and was disowned by Friends for disorderly and unacceptable behaviour.

http://www.sturgefamily.com/Discover/THE%20STURGES%20OF%20BIRMINGHAM.htm

The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery. Joseph Sturge, whose name is recorded in the Olveston Quaker burials for 1669 would appear to be the father of William, Nehemia, Joseph, Abigail, Thomas and Nathan, but who was this Joseph? Where did he come from? Who was his wife?The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery.

"Where there's a will there's a way" goes the old saying. An old Sturge Will may go some way to solving the problem! Joseph's son married a girl named Barbara Williams and when they "took hands" at a Frenchay Quaker Meeting in 1674 Joseph and Barbara stated that they came from the village of Filton. No Sturge entries appear in the parish registers for St. Peter's, Filton, for this period, but the Will of a John Sturges of nearby Stoke Gifford mentions a son called Joseph. "Josufe" was baptised in 1601, so might be the Gaunts Earthcott ancestor shown on the family tree drawn up in 1851 by Walter Sturge. This early will shows that John Sturges worked on the land and had some rather odd sounding implements of husbandry,

12 Joseph I STURGE (c. 1616-c. 1669) [1059]. Born c. 1616, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Died c. 1669.

13 [unnamed person] (c. 1610- ) [1060]. Born c. 1610.

7 Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710) [1058]. Born c. 1652, Olverston, Gloucester. Died c. 1710.

William TANNER (c. 1682- )

1 William TANNER (c. 1682- ) [1055]. Born c. 1682. Marr Mary STURGE 1707.

William TANNER (1742- )

1 William TANNER (1742- ) [836]. Born 28 Mar 1742. Marr Hannah CURTIS 29 Mar 1771, Sidcot.

Possible brother of Mary?? - parish of Shiplett Bleadon.

2 William TANNER (c. 1708- ) [566]. Born c. 1708. Marr Rachel THOMAS c. 1733.

Hathern JUELL is shown as a "relation of & lived with William Tanner
- died 9 August 1754 buried in Thornbury (Frenchay Friends ref: R3 592 77).

4 William TANNER (c. 1682- ) [1055]. Born c. 1682. Marr Mary STURGE 1707.

5 Mary STURGE (c. 1685- ) [1056]. Born c. 1685.

10 Joseph II STURGE (c. 1648-c. 1710) [1057]. Born c. 1648, Earthcott, Gloucester, England. Marr Barbara WILLIAMS 1674. Died c. 1710.

The second Joseph, who died in 1710, lived first at Gaunts Earthcott and later at Littleton near Aust. He and his wife Barbara Williams had four children. In his Will, signed with “X his mark,” he left the Manor House to his younger son Caleb (who lived in fact in a house nearby,) “other grounds” to his son Joseph, five shillings to his daughter Mary (who had four successive husbands) and £5 and his best bed - reminding us of Shakespeare - to his daughter Elizabeth. In “Besse’s Collection of the Sufferings of the Quakers” Elizabeth Sturge is described as having been sent to a prison reformatory with twenty-two others in 1682 for “refusing to deposit a security” because of her faith.

Caleb was an eccentric, “a man who loved to take life easy. Among other occupations which did not meet his taste was chopping wood, and he therefore opened a hole in the back of the kitchen fireplace and passed the end of a log of wood through it, so that by pushing it gradually through he might have a fire without the labour of cutting it up.” He seems to have let his house fall into ruin, and was disowned by Friends for disorderly and unacceptable behaviour.

http://www.sturgefamily.com/Discover/THE%20STURGES%20OF%20BIRMINGHAM.htm

The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery. Joseph Sturge, whose name is recorded in the Olveston Quaker burials for 1669 would appear to be the father of William, Nehemia, Joseph, Abigail, Thomas and Nathan, but who was this Joseph? Where did he come from? Who was his wife?The story of the Quaker Sturges has already been well recorded but the origins of the family who lived in the region of Gaunts Earthcott remains something of a mystery.

"Where there's a will there's a way" goes the old saying. An old Sturge Will may go some way to solving the problem! Joseph's son married a girl named Barbara Williams and when they "took hands" at a Frenchay Quaker Meeting in 1674 Joseph and Barbara stated that they came from the village of Filton. No Sturge entries appear in the parish registers for St. Peter's, Filton, for this period, but the Will of a John Sturges of nearby Stoke Gifford mentions a son called Joseph. "Josufe" was baptised in 1601, so might be the Gaunts Earthcott ancestor shown on the family tree drawn up in 1851 by Walter Sturge. This early will shows that John Sturges worked on the land and had some rather odd sounding implements of husbandry,

11 Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710) [1058]. Born c. 1652, Olverston, Gloucester. Died c. 1710.

3 Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769) [567]. Born c. 1711. Died c. 1769.

Beatrice TAYLOR ( - )

1 Beatrice TAYLOR ( - ) [287]. Born. Died.

2 George E TAYLOR ( -1984) [286]. Born. Marr Beatrice Ada FOSTER frm 1 Jan 1916 to 31 Mar 1916. Died 1984.

Possibly George Taylor, born in 1893 in Childer Thornton, Cheshire - General Labourer (lived at New Road Childer Thornton in 1911 Census).
Parents were; TAYLOR, Samuel (b 1865 - Gardener Domestic in Childer Thornton, Cheshire) and TAYLOR, Kate (b 1870 in Liverpool, Lancashire).
Also: TAYLOR, Sydney (brother b 1895 - Domestic Groom - in Childer Thornton, Cheshire) and TAYLOR, Annie (sister b 1897 in Childer Thornton).

3 Beatrice Ada FOSTER (1892-1970) [284]. Born 1892, Houghton Le Spring, Durham. Died 1970.

6 Thomas FOSTER1 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

12 John FOSTER (c. 1811-c. 1878) [543]. Born c. 1811, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Ann HINDLEY 3 Dec 1839, Stainton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Ann PEPPERDINE frm 1 Jul 1857 to 31 Oct 1857. Died c. Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England. Buried 3 Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England.

John was a Coal Agent, living in Reepham in 1861.

In 1871 Census, lived at "Private House, Barlings".

In 1881, Johns widow was a "Coal Merchant", living in Barlings with her younger children.

13 Ann PEPPERDINE (c. 1834- ) [544]. Born c. 1834, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire.

Ann PEPPERDINE, married John Foster in jul - Sep 1857.

In 1841 Census, lived at: "The Hall, Fiskerton".

In 1891 Census, she is shown as being a widow, living at 20, Lincoln Road, Barlings, Longworth.

7 Ada BROWN2 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

14 Mark BROWN (c. 1828- ) [506]. Born c. 1828, Lincolnshire. Marr Jane MARSHALL 1 May 1859, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Labourer at Ironworks in 1871.

15 Jane MARSHALL (c. 1840- ) [507]. Born c. 1840, Lincolnshire.

Sources

1Gordon ??
2FHF & EM Marriage Certificate

George TAYLOR ( -1984)

1 George E TAYLOR ( -1984) [286]. Born. Marr Beatrice Ada FOSTER frm 1 Jan 1916 to 31 Mar 1916. Died 1984.

Possibly George Taylor, born in 1893 in Childer Thornton, Cheshire - General Labourer (lived at New Road Childer Thornton in 1911 Census).
Parents were; TAYLOR, Samuel (b 1865 - Gardener Domestic in Childer Thornton, Cheshire) and TAYLOR, Kate (b 1870 in Liverpool, Lancashire).
Also: TAYLOR, Sydney (brother b 1895 - Domestic Groom - in Childer Thornton, Cheshire) and TAYLOR, Annie (sister b 1897 in Childer Thornton).

Peter TAYLOR ( - )

1 Peter TAYLOR ( - ) [288]. Born. Died.

2 George E TAYLOR ( -1984) [286]. Born. Marr Beatrice Ada FOSTER frm 1 Jan 1916 to 31 Mar 1916. Died 1984.

Possibly George Taylor, born in 1893 in Childer Thornton, Cheshire - General Labourer (lived at New Road Childer Thornton in 1911 Census).
Parents were; TAYLOR, Samuel (b 1865 - Gardener Domestic in Childer Thornton, Cheshire) and TAYLOR, Kate (b 1870 in Liverpool, Lancashire).
Also: TAYLOR, Sydney (brother b 1895 - Domestic Groom - in Childer Thornton, Cheshire) and TAYLOR, Annie (sister b 1897 in Childer Thornton).

3 Beatrice Ada FOSTER (1892-1970) [284]. Born 1892, Houghton Le Spring, Durham. Died 1970.

6 Thomas FOSTER1 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

12 John FOSTER (c. 1811-c. 1878) [543]. Born c. 1811, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Ann HINDLEY 3 Dec 1839, Stainton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Ann PEPPERDINE frm 1 Jul 1857 to 31 Oct 1857. Died c. Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England. Buried 3 Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England.

John was a Coal Agent, living in Reepham in 1861.

In 1871 Census, lived at "Private House, Barlings".

In 1881, Johns widow was a "Coal Merchant", living in Barlings with her younger children.

13 Ann PEPPERDINE (c. 1834- ) [544]. Born c. 1834, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire.

Ann PEPPERDINE, married John Foster in jul - Sep 1857.

In 1841 Census, lived at: "The Hall, Fiskerton".

In 1891 Census, she is shown as being a widow, living at 20, Lincoln Road, Barlings, Longworth.

7 Ada BROWN2 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

14 Mark BROWN (c. 1828- ) [506]. Born c. 1828, Lincolnshire. Marr Jane MARSHALL 1 May 1859, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Labourer at Ironworks in 1871.

15 Jane MARSHALL (c. 1840- ) [507]. Born c. 1840, Lincolnshire.

Sources

1Gordon ??
2FHF & EM Marriage Certificate

Tim TAYLOR ( - )

1 Tim TAYLOR ( - ) [289]. Born. Died.

2 George E TAYLOR ( -1984) [286]. Born. Marr Beatrice Ada FOSTER frm 1 Jan 1916 to 31 Mar 1916. Died 1984.

Possibly George Taylor, born in 1893 in Childer Thornton, Cheshire - General Labourer (lived at New Road Childer Thornton in 1911 Census).
Parents were; TAYLOR, Samuel (b 1865 - Gardener Domestic in Childer Thornton, Cheshire) and TAYLOR, Kate (b 1870 in Liverpool, Lancashire).
Also: TAYLOR, Sydney (brother b 1895 - Domestic Groom - in Childer Thornton, Cheshire) and TAYLOR, Annie (sister b 1897 in Childer Thornton).

3 Beatrice Ada FOSTER (1892-1970) [284]. Born 1892, Houghton Le Spring, Durham. Died 1970.

6 Thomas FOSTER1 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

12 John FOSTER (c. 1811-c. 1878) [543]. Born c. 1811, Reepham, Lincolnshire. Marr Ann HINDLEY 3 Dec 1839, Stainton, Lincolnshire, England. Marr Ann PEPPERDINE frm 1 Jul 1857 to 31 Oct 1857. Died c. Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England. Buried 3 Nov 1878, Barlings, Lincolnshire, England.

John was a Coal Agent, living in Reepham in 1861.

In 1871 Census, lived at "Private House, Barlings".

In 1881, Johns widow was a "Coal Merchant", living in Barlings with her younger children.

13 Ann PEPPERDINE (c. 1834- ) [544]. Born c. 1834, Fiskerton, Lincolnshire.

Ann PEPPERDINE, married John Foster in jul - Sep 1857.

In 1841 Census, lived at: "The Hall, Fiskerton".

In 1891 Census, she is shown as being a widow, living at 20, Lincoln Road, Barlings, Longworth.

7 Ada BROWN2 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

14 Mark BROWN (c. 1828- ) [506]. Born c. 1828, Lincolnshire. Marr Jane MARSHALL 1 May 1859, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Labourer at Ironworks in 1871.

15 Jane MARSHALL (c. 1840- ) [507]. Born c. 1840, Lincolnshire.

Sources

1Gordon ??
2FHF & EM Marriage Certificate

Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769)

1 Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769) [567]. Born c. 1711. Marr William TANNER c. 1733. Died c. 1769.

Ellen THORPE ( - )

1 Ellen THORPE ( - ) [1099].

Peter TIDMARSH ( - )

1 Peter TIDMARSH ( - ) [721].

Dorothy TOUCHET ( - )

1 Dorothy TOUCHET ( - ) [945].

2 Mervyn TOUCHET (1593- ) [943]. Born 1593.

3 Elizabeth BARNHAM ( - ) [944].

James TOUCHET 6th Earl Castlehaven ( -1740)

1 James TOUCHET ( -1740) [938]. Died 12 Oct 1740.

2 James TOUCHET ( -1700) [939]. Died 9 Aug 1700.

4 Mervyn TOUCHET ( -1686) [941]. Died 2 Nov 1686.

8 Mervyn TOUCHET (1593- ) [943]. Born 1593.

9 Elizabeth BARNHAM ( - ) [944].

5 Mary TALBOT ( -1710) [942]. Died Mar 1710.

3 Anne PELSON ( -1733) [940]. Died Jun 1733.

James TOUCHET 5th Earl Castlehaven ( -1700)

1 James TOUCHET ( -1700) [939]. Died 9 Aug 1700.

2 Mervyn TOUCHET ( -1686) [941]. Died 2 Nov 1686.

4 Mervyn TOUCHET (1593- ) [943]. Born 1593.

5 Elizabeth BARNHAM ( - ) [944].

3 Mary TALBOT ( -1710) [942]. Died Mar 1710.

Mervyn TOUCHET 4th Earl Castlehaven ( -1686)

1 Mervyn TOUCHET ( -1686) [941]. Died 2 Nov 1686.

2 Mervyn TOUCHET (1593- ) [943]. Born 1593.

3 Elizabeth BARNHAM ( - ) [944].

Mervyn TOUCHET 2nd Earl of Castlehaven (1593- )

1 Mervyn TOUCHET (1593- ) [943]. Born 1593.

Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925)

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Anne TREADGOLD, Annie_Treadgold_family

1 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Marr Edward WITHY 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 21 Apr 1925.

2 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

3 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

6 BROWER ( - ) [710].

7 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

James TREADGOLD (1847- )

1 James Porsell TREADGOLD (1847- ) [707]. Born 1847, Stockton, Durham.

2 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

3 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

6 BROWER ( - ) [710].

7 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Jane TREADGOLD (1849- )

1 Jane TREADGOLD (1849- ) [708]. Born 1849.

2 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

3 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

6 BROWER ( - ) [710].

7 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Mary TREADGOLD (1855- )

1 Mary C TREADGOLD (1855- ) [711]. Born 1855, Stockton, Durham.

2 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

3 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

6 BROWER ( - ) [710].

7 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Sarah TREADGOLD (1844- )

1 Sarah TREADGOLD (1844- ) [706]. Born 1844, Stockton, Durham.

2 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

3 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

6 BROWER ( - ) [710].

7 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- )

1 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

Arthur TRUMPER (1884- )

1 Arthur TRUMPER (1884- ) [737]. Born 1884, Woods Eaves, Herefordshire.

2 Robert TRUMPER (1866- ) [727]. Born 1866, Eardisley Hereford. Marr Matilda WATKINS frm 1 Jul 1883 to 30 Sep 1883, Kington, Herefordshire.

In 1911 Census, lived at: The Green Eardisley Hereford.

3 Matilda WATKINS (1865- ) [728]. Born 1865, Bryngun Radnorshire V.

Bertram TRUMPER (1896- )

1 Bertram TRUMPER (1896- ) [731]. Born 1896.

2 Robert TRUMPER (1866- ) [727]. Born 1866, Eardisley Hereford. Marr Matilda WATKINS frm 1 Jul 1883 to 30 Sep 1883, Kington, Herefordshire.

In 1911 Census, lived at: The Green Eardisley Hereford.

3 Matilda WATKINS (1865- ) [728]. Born 1865, Bryngun Radnorshire V.

Diana TRUMPER (1910- )

1 Diana TRUMPER (1910- ) [736]. Born 1910, Eardisley, Hereford.

2 Robert TRUMPER (1866- ) [727]. Born 1866, Eardisley Hereford. Marr Matilda WATKINS frm 1 Jul 1883 to 30 Sep 1883, Kington, Herefordshire.

In 1911 Census, lived at: The Green Eardisley Hereford.

3 Matilda WATKINS (1865- ) [728]. Born 1865, Bryngun Radnorshire V.

Doris TRUMPER (1908- )

1 Doris TRUMPER (1908- ) [735]. Born 1908, Eardisley, Hereford.

2 Robert TRUMPER (1866- ) [727]. Born 1866, Eardisley Hereford. Marr Matilda WATKINS frm 1 Jul 1883 to 30 Sep 1883, Kington, Herefordshire.

In 1911 Census, lived at: The Green Eardisley Hereford.

3 Matilda WATKINS (1865- ) [728]. Born 1865, Bryngun Radnorshire V.

Ellen TRUMPER (1898- )

1 Ellen Gwendoline TRUMPER (1898- ) [725]. Born 1898, Kington, Herefordshire. Marr Stephen DAVIES 1921.

2 Robert TRUMPER (1866- ) [727]. Born 1866, Eardisley Hereford. Marr Matilda WATKINS frm 1 Jul 1883 to 30 Sep 1883, Kington, Herefordshire.

In 1911 Census, lived at: The Green Eardisley Hereford.

3 Matilda WATKINS (1865- ) [728]. Born 1865, Bryngun Radnorshire V.

Evelyn TRUMPER (1901- )

1 Evelyn TRUMPER (1901- ) [732]. Born 1901, Eardisley, Hereford.

2 Robert TRUMPER (1866- ) [727]. Born 1866, Eardisley Hereford. Marr Matilda WATKINS frm 1 Jul 1883 to 30 Sep 1883, Kington, Herefordshire.

In 1911 Census, lived at: The Green Eardisley Hereford.

3 Matilda WATKINS (1865- ) [728]. Born 1865, Bryngun Radnorshire V.

Gertrude TRUMPER (1892- )

1 Gertrude TRUMPER (1892- ) [729]. Born 1892, Eardisley, Hereford.

2 Robert TRUMPER (1866- ) [727]. Born 1866, Eardisley Hereford. Marr Matilda WATKINS frm 1 Jul 1883 to 30 Sep 1883, Kington, Herefordshire.

In 1911 Census, lived at: The Green Eardisley Hereford.

3 Matilda WATKINS (1865- ) [728]. Born 1865, Bryngun Radnorshire V.

Ivy TRUMPER (1905- )

1 Ivy TRUMPER (1905- ) [734]. Born 1905, Eardisley, Hereford.

2 Robert TRUMPER (1866- ) [727]. Born 1866, Eardisley Hereford. Marr Matilda WATKINS frm 1 Jul 1883 to 30 Sep 1883, Kington, Herefordshire.

In 1911 Census, lived at: The Green Eardisley Hereford.

3 Matilda WATKINS (1865- ) [728]. Born 1865, Bryngun Radnorshire V.

Marguerite TRUMPER (1903- )

1 Marguerite TRUMPER (1903- ) [733]. Born 1903, Eardisley, Hereford.

2 Robert TRUMPER (1866- ) [727]. Born 1866, Eardisley Hereford. Marr Matilda WATKINS frm 1 Jul 1883 to 30 Sep 1883, Kington, Herefordshire.

In 1911 Census, lived at: The Green Eardisley Hereford.

3 Matilda WATKINS (1865- ) [728]. Born 1865, Bryngun Radnorshire V.

Robert TRUMPER (1866- )

1 Robert TRUMPER (1866- ) [727]. Born 1866, Eardisley Hereford. Marr Matilda WATKINS frm 1 Jul 1883 to 30 Sep 1883, Kington, Herefordshire.

In 1911 Census, lived at: The Green Eardisley Hereford.

William TRUMPER (1894- )

1 William TRUMPER (1894- ) [730]. Born 1894, Eardisley, Hereford. Died.

2 Robert TRUMPER (1866- ) [727]. Born 1866, Eardisley Hereford. Marr Matilda WATKINS frm 1 Jul 1883 to 30 Sep 1883, Kington, Herefordshire.

In 1911 Census, lived at: The Green Eardisley Hereford.

3 Matilda WATKINS (1865- ) [728]. Born 1865, Bryngun Radnorshire V.

Mary TULLY ( - )

1 Mary TULLY ( - ) [1188].

Emma TYLER (1800-1885)

1 Emma TYLER (1800-1885) [1182]. Born 1800. Died 1885.

2 William TYLER ( - ) [1177].

3 Hannah HAYWARD ( - ) [1178].

Emma TYLER ( - )

1 Emma TYLER ( - ) [1181].

Mary TYLER (1798- )

1 Mary TYLER (1798- ) [1176]. Born 1798.

2 William TYLER ( - ) [1177].

3 Hannah HAYWARD ( - ) [1178].

William TYLER ( - )

1 William TYLER ( - ) [1177].

Jane MARSHALL (c. 1840- )

1 Jane MARSHALL (c. 1840- ) [507]. Born c. 1840, Lincolnshire. Marr Mark BROWN 1 May 1859, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Lady Frances VANE ( - )

1 Frances Anne Emily VANE ( - ) [977].

Esther VEYSEY ( -1804)

1 Esther VEYSEY ( -1804) [784]. Died 25 May 1804, Henbury.

Lily WALFORD ( - )

1 Lily WALFORD ( - ) [259]. Born. Marr Charles Wilson GRAY 19 Aug 1914. Died.

2 Matthew WALFORD ( - ) [1968].

Mary WALKER ( - )

1 Mary WALKER ( - ) [1155]. Marr William STURGE 1665.

Mary WARD ( - )

1 Mary WARD ( - ) [957].

Jane WATERMAN (1976- )

1 Jane WATERMAN (1976- ) [359]. Born 28 Sep 1976. Died.

Douglas WATKIN (1920-1970)

1 Douglas Stankley WATKIN (1920-1970) [345]. Born 30 Sep 1920. Died 2 Oct 1970.

2 Joseph WATKIN1 ( -1944) [343]. Born. Died 1944.

3 Sarah Hannah STANKLEY (1885- ) [340]. Born 26 Nov 1885. Died.

6 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

12 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

13 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

7 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Died.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

John WATKIN (1914-1996)

1 John Robert WATKIN (1914-1996) [344]. Born 29 Sep 1914. Died 6 Mar 1996.

2 Joseph WATKIN1 ( -1944) [343]. Born. Died 1944.

3 Sarah Hannah STANKLEY (1885- ) [340]. Born 26 Nov 1885. Died.

6 John George STANKLEY (1858-c. 1919) [327]. Born 25 Jul 1858. Marr Elizabeth NEWTON. Died c. 1 Nov 1919.

12 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

13 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

7 Elizabeth NEWTON1 (1869- ) [338]. Born 23 Jul 1869. Died.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

Joseph WATKIN ( -1944)

1 Joseph WATKIN1 ( -1944) [343]. Born. Died 1944.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

Sidney WATTERS ( - )

1 Sidney WATTERS ( - ) [747]. Marr Mary Theresa WITHY 9 Jan 1954, Whakatane, New Zealand.

Alice WEBSTER (1993- )

1 Alice May WEBSTER (1993- ) [370]. Born 16 Mar 1993. Died.

2 John WEBSTER (1960- ) [365]. Born 21 Jul 1960. Died.

3 Patricia Ann STANKLEY (1958- ) [360]. Born 26 May 1958. Died.

6 John Edward STANKLEY (1923-1982) [356]. Born 19 Aug 1923. Died 6 Mar 1982.

12 John James STANKLEY (1888-1954) [341]. Born 8 Sep 1888. Died 6 Mar 1954.

13 Christina Lily GREAVES (1891-1977) [342]. Born 21 Dec 1891. Died 26 May 1977.

7 Sheila BRADLEY (1930- ) [355]. Born 2 Mar 1930. Died.

John WEBSTER (1960- )

1 John WEBSTER (1960- ) [365]. Born 21 Jul 1960. Died.

Mary WEBSTER (1991- )

1 Mary Rose WEBSTER (1991- ) [369]. Born 16 Sep 1991. Died.

2 John WEBSTER (1960- ) [365]. Born 21 Jul 1960. Died.

3 Patricia Ann STANKLEY (1958- ) [360]. Born 26 May 1958. Died.

6 John Edward STANKLEY (1923-1982) [356]. Born 19 Aug 1923. Died 6 Mar 1982.

12 John James STANKLEY (1888-1954) [341]. Born 8 Sep 1888. Died 6 Mar 1954.

13 Christina Lily GREAVES (1891-1977) [342]. Born 21 Dec 1891. Died 26 May 1977.

7 Sheila BRADLEY (1930- ) [355]. Born 2 Mar 1930. Died.

Geoffrey WICKS ( - )

1 Geoffrey Roland WICKS ( - ) [769]. Marr Frances WITHY 16 Dec 1978, Matata, Whakatane.

Kathleen WILEY ( - )

1 Kathleen WILEY ( - ) [302]. Born. Marr Samuel Slack FOSTER. Died.

John WILKINSON (1865- )

1 John Thomas WILKINSON (1865- ) [337]. Born 1865. Died.

Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710)

1 Barbara WILLIAMS (c. 1652-c. 1710) [1058]. Born c. 1652, Olverston, Gloucester. Marr Joseph II STURGE 1674. Died c. 1710.

Andrew WILLIS ( - )

1 Andrew WILLIS ( - ) [243]. Born. Died.

2 Jeremy WILLIS ( - ) [242]. Born. Died.

3 Alison WILSON (1956- ) [239]. Born 1956. Died.

6 William, Barry WILSON (1926-2011) [237]. Born 1926. Died 2011, Seale.

12 William WILSON (1900- ) [67]. Born 1900, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Died.

13 Jessie BUCKLEY (1900-1984) [236]. Born 1900. Died 1984.

7 Margaret LLOYD (1931-2006) [238]. Born 1931. Died 2006, Seale.

Elizabeth WILLIS ( - )

1 Elizabeth WILLIS ( - ) [244]. Born. Died.

2 Jeremy WILLIS ( - ) [242]. Born. Died.

3 Alison WILSON (1956- ) [239]. Born 1956. Died.

6 William, Barry WILSON (1926-2011) [237]. Born 1926. Died 2011, Seale.

12 William WILSON (1900- ) [67]. Born 1900, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Died.

13 Jessie BUCKLEY (1900-1984) [236]. Born 1900. Died 1984.

7 Margaret LLOYD (1931-2006) [238]. Born 1931. Died 2006, Seale.

Jeremy WILLIS ( - )

1 Jeremy WILLIS ( - ) [242]. Born. Died.

Margaret WILLOUGHBY ( - )

1 Margaret WILLOUGHBY ( - ) [926].

Clare WILSON ( - )

picture

Father: Peter WILSON, 500px-Wilson-11126

1 Clare WILSON ( - ) [223]. Born. Died.

2 Peter WILSON ( - ) [220]. Born. Died.

4 Walter Leonard WILSON (1891- ) [63]. Born 1891, Kings Heath, Worcestershire.

8 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

9 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

5 Mabel MILLS ( -1992) [106]. Born. Died 1992.

3 Jean (1926-1966) [221]. Born 1926. Died 1966, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom.

Robert WILSON ( - )

picture

Father: Peter WILSON, 500px-Wilson-11126

1 Robert WILSON ( - ) [224]. Born. Died.

2 Peter WILSON ( - ) [220]. Born. Died.

4 Walter Leonard WILSON (1891- ) [63]. Born 1891, Kings Heath, Worcestershire.

8 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

9 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

5 Mabel MILLS ( -1992) [106]. Born. Died 1992.

3 Jean (1926-1966) [221]. Born 1926. Died 1966, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom.

Alison WILSON (1956- )

1 Alison WILSON (1956- ) [239]. Born 1956. Died.

2 William, Barry WILSON (1926-2011) [237]. Born 1926. Died 2011, Seale.

4 William WILSON (1900- ) [67]. Born 1900, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Died.

8 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

9 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

5 Jessie BUCKLEY (1900-1984) [236]. Born 1900. Died 1984.

3 Margaret LLOYD (1931-2006) [238]. Born 1931. Died 2006, Seale.

Andrew WILSON ( - )

1 Andrew WILSON ( - ) [230]. Born. Died.

2 David WILSON ( - ) [226]. Born. Died.

4 Leslie WILSON (1897- ) [65]. Born 1897, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Died.

8 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

9 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

5 Gladys PAGE ( - ) [225]. Born. Died.

3 Enid ( - ) [228]. Born. Died.

Anne WILSON ( -c. 2007)

1 Anne WILSON ( -c. 2007) [69]. Born. Died c. 2007.

3 Marie WILSON (1905- ) [68]. Born 1905, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Died.

6 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

12 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

13 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

7 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

14 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

15 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Anthony WILSON (1673-1755)

1 Anthony WILSON (1673-1755) [819]. Born 18 May 1673, Grasmere. Died 21 Apr 1755, Colthouse.

2 John WILSON (1641-1675) [820]. Born 2 Feb 1641. Died 19 Jun 1675, Grasmere.

3 Elizabeth ( - ) [822].

Brian WILSON (1952- )

1 Brian WILSON (1952- ) [240]. Born 1952. Died.

2 William, Barry WILSON (1926-2011) [237]. Born 1926. Died 2011, Seale.

4 William WILSON (1900- ) [67]. Born 1900, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Died.

8 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

9 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

5 Jessie BUCKLEY (1900-1984) [236]. Born 1900. Died 1984.

3 Margaret LLOYD (1931-2006) [238]. Born 1931. Died 2006, Seale.

Christine WILSON ( - )

1 Christine WILSON ( - ) [206]. Born. Died.

2 Clifford WILSON ( - ) [71]. Born. Died.

4 Clifford Augustus (Gus) WILSON (1882- ) [60]. Born 1882. Marr Louise FREEMAN 1909. Died.

8 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

9 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

5 Louise FREEMAN (1881- ) [70]. Born 1881. Died.

3 Peggy ( - ) [205].

Claude WILSON ( - )

1 Claude WILSON ( - ) [253].

2 Ian WILSON (1943- ) [211]. Born 1943. Died.

4 Paul WILSON (1917- ) [75]. Born 1917. Died.

8 John Wilfred (Uncle Jack) WILSON (1885-1954) [62]. Born 1885, Warwickshire. Died 1954.

9 Beatrice May (Trixie) ANDREWS (1888-1967) [73]. Born 1888. Died 1967.

5 Lesley SWINBURNE (1919- ) [210]. Born 1919. Died.

3 Marie Rose D'ESTANG ( - ) [249]. Born. Died.

Clifford WILSON ( - )

1 Clifford WILSON ( - ) [71]. Born. Died.

2 Clifford Augustus (Gus) WILSON (1882- ) [60]. Born 1882. Marr Louise FREEMAN 1909. Died.

4 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

8 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

9 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

5 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

10 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

11 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

3 Louise FREEMAN (1881- ) [70]. Born 1881. Died.

David WILSON ( - )

1 David WILSON ( - ) [226]. Born. Died.

2 Leslie WILSON (1897- ) [65]. Born 1897, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Died.

4 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

8 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

9 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

5 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

10 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

11 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

3 Gladys PAGE ( - ) [225]. Born. Died.

Dorothy WILSON (1902-1981)

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Father: William Clifford WILSON, 300px-Page-2698

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Mother: Alice Clara BULL, Great Grandma Bull

1 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON1 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

2 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

4 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

5 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

3 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

6 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Daughter - D B Gray

Edith WILSON (c. 1880- )

1 Edith Emily WILSON (c. 1880- ) [460]. Born c. 1880. Marr Henry Daubeny WITHY frm Oct 1909 to Dec 1909. Died.

Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821)

1 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

2 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

4 Anthony WILSON (1673-1755) [819]. Born 18 May 1673, Grasmere. Died 21 Apr 1755, Colthouse.

8 John WILSON (1641-1675) [820]. Born 2 Feb 1641. Died 19 Jun 1675, Grasmere.

9 Elizabeth ( - ) [822].

5 [unnamed person] ( - ) [821].

3 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

6 John WILSON (1692-1752) [1482]. Born 26 Apr 1692. Died 5 Jan 1752.

7 Deborah WILSON (1687-1754) [1483]. Born 17 Jan 1687. Died 1 May 1754.

14 Thomas WILSON (1664-1719) [1484]. Born 29 Feb 1664, Kendal. Died 15 Sep 1719, Water Crook.

15 Rachel ( -1704) [1485]. Died 14 Nov 1704.

Geoffrey WILSON (1961- )

1 Geoffrey Alain WILSON (1961- ) [217]. Born 1961. Died.

3 Nicole GRASSER (1929- ) [216]. Born 1929. Died.

First wife. Second wife is Anne Fishburn (b 1943).

Clifford WILSON (1882- )

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Father: William Clifford WILSON, 300px-Page-2698

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Mother: Alice Clara BULL, Great Grandma Bull

1 Clifford Augustus (Gus) WILSON (1882- ) [60]. Born 1882. Marr Louise FREEMAN 1909. Died.

2 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

4 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

5 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

3 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

6 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Helen WILSON (1884- )

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Father: William Clifford WILSON, 300px-Page-2698

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Mother: Alice Clara BULL, Great Grandma Bull

1 Helen WILSON (1884- ) [739]. Born 1884, Warwickshire.

2 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

4 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

5 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

3 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

6 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Ian WILSON (1943- )

1 Ian WILSON (1943- ) [211]. Born 1943. Died.

2 Paul WILSON (1917- ) [75]. Born 1917. Died.

4 John Wilfred (Uncle Jack) WILSON (1885-1954) [62]. Born 1885, Warwickshire. Died 1954.

8 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

9 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

5 Beatrice May (Trixie) ANDREWS (1888-1967) [73]. Born 1888. Died 1967.

3 Lesley SWINBURNE (1919- ) [210]. Born 1919. Died.

Isaac WILSON (1715-1785)

1 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

2 Anthony WILSON (1673-1755) [819]. Born 18 May 1673, Grasmere. Died 21 Apr 1755, Colthouse.

4 John WILSON (1641-1675) [820]. Born 2 Feb 1641. Died 19 Jun 1675, Grasmere.

5 Elizabeth ( - ) [822].

3 [unnamed person] ( - ) [821].

Jessie WILSON (1895- )

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Father: William Clifford WILSON, 300px-Page-2698

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Mother: Alice Clara BULL, Great Grandma Bull

1 Jessie WILSON (1895- ) [64]. Born 1895, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Died.

Emigrated to Canada.

2 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

4 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

5 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

3 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

6 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Joan WILSON (1923- )

1 Joan WILSON (1923- ) [76]. Born 1923. Died.

2 John Wilfred (Uncle Jack) WILSON (1885-1954) [62]. Born 1885, Warwickshire. Died 1954.

4 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

8 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

9 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

5 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

10 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

11 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

3 Beatrice May (Trixie) ANDREWS (1888-1967) [73]. Born 1888. Died 1967.

John WILSON (1641-1675)

1 John WILSON (1641-1675) [820]. Born 2 Feb 1641. Died 19 Jun 1675, Grasmere.

John WILSON (1885-1954)

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Father: William Clifford WILSON, 300px-Page-2698

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Mother: Alice Clara BULL, Great Grandma Bull

1 John Wilfred (Uncle Jack) WILSON (1885-1954) [62]. Born 1885, Warwickshire. Died 1954.

2 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

4 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

5 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

3 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

6 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Julie WILSON ( - )

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Father: Peter WILSON, 500px-Wilson-11126

1 Julie WILSON ( - ) [222]. Born. Died.

2 Peter WILSON ( - ) [220]. Born. Died.

4 Walter Leonard WILSON (1891- ) [63]. Born 1891, Kings Heath, Worcestershire.

8 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

9 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

5 Mabel MILLS ( -1992) [106]. Born. Died 1992.

3 Jean (1926-1966) [221]. Born 1926. Died 1966, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom.

Karen WILSON (1947- )

1 Karen WILSON (1947- ) [212]. Born 1947. Died.

2 Paul WILSON (1917- ) [75]. Born 1917. Died.

4 John Wilfred (Uncle Jack) WILSON (1885-1954) [62]. Born 1885, Warwickshire. Died 1954.

8 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

9 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

5 Beatrice May (Trixie) ANDREWS (1888-1967) [73]. Born 1888. Died 1967.

3 Lesley SWINBURNE (1919- ) [210]. Born 1919. Died.

Leslie WILSON (1897- )

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Father: William Clifford WILSON, 300px-Page-2698

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Mother: Alice Clara BULL, Great Grandma Bull

1 Leslie WILSON (1897- ) [65]. Born 1897, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Died.

2 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

4 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

5 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

3 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

6 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Mabel WILSON (1888-1962)

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Father: William Clifford WILSON, 300px-Page-2698

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Mother: Alice Clara BULL, Great Grandma Bull

1 Mabel WILSON (1888-1962) [66]. Born 1888, Warwickshire. Marr Avon James (Laddie) GRAY 1912, Kings Norton, Worcestershire. Died 1962.

Edward Gray was adopted by Avon James Gray & Mabel Wilson

Note that there is a GRAY, Sylvia V, born in Kings Norton, Worcestershire in 1916 (Jul-Aug-Sep) - mother maiden name of Wilson (Vol 6D, Page 83).

2 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

4 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

5 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

3 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

6 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Marc WILSON ( - )

1 Marc WILSON ( - ) [252].

2 Ian WILSON (1943- ) [211]. Born 1943. Died.

4 Paul WILSON (1917- ) [75]. Born 1917. Died.

8 John Wilfred (Uncle Jack) WILSON (1885-1954) [62]. Born 1885, Warwickshire. Died 1954.

9 Beatrice May (Trixie) ANDREWS (1888-1967) [73]. Born 1888. Died 1967.

5 Lesley SWINBURNE (1919- ) [210]. Born 1919. Died.

3 Marie Rose D'ESTANG ( - ) [249]. Born. Died.

Marie WILSON (1905- )

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Father: William Clifford WILSON, 300px-Page-2698

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Mother: Alice Clara BULL, Great Grandma Bull

1 Marie WILSON (1905- ) [68]. Born 1905, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Died.

2 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

4 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

5 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

3 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

6 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Maurice WILSON (1913-1983)

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Maurice Wendell WILSON, hilda and maurice glensor 1947 (2)

1 Maurice Wendell WILSON (1913-1983) [74]. Born 1913. Died 1983.

2 John Wilfred (Uncle Jack) WILSON (1885-1954) [62]. Born 1885, Warwickshire. Died 1954.

4 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

8 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

9 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

5 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

10 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

11 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

3 Beatrice May (Trixie) ANDREWS (1888-1967) [73]. Born 1888. Died 1967.

Monica WILSON ( - )

1 Monica Lesley WILSON ( - ) [227]. Born. Marr Andre ORME 1959, Ashtead, Surrey. Died.

2 Leslie WILSON (1897- ) [65]. Born 1897, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Died.

4 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

8 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

9 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

5 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

10 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

11 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

3 Gladys PAGE ( - ) [225]. Born. Died.

Nellie WILSON (1889- )

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Father: William Clifford WILSON, 300px-Page-2698

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Mother: Alice Clara BULL, Great Grandma Bull

1 Nellie WILSON (1889- ) [61]. Born 1889. Died.

Emigrated to Canada.

2 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

4 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

5 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

3 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

6 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Pascal WILSON ( - )

1 Pascal WILSON ( - ) [254].

2 Ian WILSON (1943- ) [211]. Born 1943. Died.

4 Paul WILSON (1917- ) [75]. Born 1917. Died.

8 John Wilfred (Uncle Jack) WILSON (1885-1954) [62]. Born 1885, Warwickshire. Died 1954.

9 Beatrice May (Trixie) ANDREWS (1888-1967) [73]. Born 1888. Died 1967.

5 Lesley SWINBURNE (1919- ) [210]. Born 1919. Died.

3 Marie Rose D'ESTANG ( - ) [249]. Born. Died.

Paul WILSON (1917- )

1 Paul WILSON (1917- ) [75]. Born 1917. Died.

2 John Wilfred (Uncle Jack) WILSON (1885-1954) [62]. Born 1885, Warwickshire. Died 1954.

4 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

8 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

9 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

5 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

10 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

11 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

3 Beatrice May (Trixie) ANDREWS (1888-1967) [73]. Born 1888. Died 1967.

Peter WILSON (1964- )

1 Peter WILSON (1964- ) [218]. Born 1964. Died.

3 Nicole GRASSER (1929- ) [216]. Born 1929. Died.

First wife. Second wife is Anne Fishburn (b 1943).

Peter WILSON ( - )

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Peter WILSON, 500px-Wilson-11126

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Father: Walter Leonard WILSON, 300px-Wilson-11125

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Mother: Mabel MILLS, 300px-Mills-3078

1 Peter WILSON ( - ) [220]. Born. Died.

2 Walter Leonard WILSON (1891- ) [63]. Born 1891, Kings Heath, Worcestershire.

4 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

8 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

9 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

5 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

10 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

11 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

3 Mabel MILLS ( -1992) [106]. Born. Died 1992.

Rachel WILSON (1720-1775)

1 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

2 John WILSON (1692-1752) [1482]. Born 26 Apr 1692. Died 5 Jan 1752.

3 Deborah WILSON (1687-1754) [1483]. Born 17 Jan 1687. Died 1 May 1754.

6 Thomas WILSON (1664-1719) [1484]. Born 29 Feb 1664, Kendal. Died 15 Sep 1719, Water Crook.

12 William WILSON (1611- ) [1491]. Born 1611.

13 Anne STOUTE ( - ) [1492].

7 Rachel ( -1704) [1485]. Died 14 Nov 1704.

Raymond WILSON (1928- )

1 Raymond Neil WILSON (1928- ) [77]. Born 1928. Died.

2 John Wilfred (Uncle Jack) WILSON (1885-1954) [62]. Born 1885, Warwickshire. Died 1954.

4 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

8 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

9 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

5 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

10 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

11 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

3 Beatrice May (Trixie) ANDREWS (1888-1967) [73]. Born 1888. Died 1967.

Richard WILSON (1836- )

1 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

Selena WILSON ( - )

1 Selena WILSON ( - ) [257]. Born. Died.

2 Peter WILSON (1964- ) [218]. Born 1964. Died.

5 Nicole GRASSER (1929- ) [216]. Born 1929. Died.

First wife. Second wife is Anne Fishburn (b 1943).

3 Imray ( - ) [256]. Born. Died.

Walter WILSON (1863- )

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Mother: Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?), great grandma wilson

1 Walter WILSON (1863- ) [740]. Born 1863, Staffordshire.

2 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

3 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

Walter WILSON (1891- )

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Walter Leonard WILSON, 300px-Wilson-11125

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Father: William Clifford WILSON, 300px-Page-2698

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Mother: Alice Clara BULL, Great Grandma Bull

1 Walter Leonard WILSON (1891- ) [63]. Born 1891, Kings Heath, Worcestershire.

2 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

4 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

5 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

3 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

6 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

Wendy WILSON ( - )

1 Wendy WILSON ( - ) [72].

2 Clifford Augustus (Gus) WILSON (1882- ) [60]. Born 1882. Marr Louise FREEMAN 1909. Died.

4 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

8 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

9 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

5 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

10 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

11 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

3 Louise FREEMAN (1881- ) [70]. Born 1881. Died.

William WILSON (1900- )

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Father: William Clifford WILSON, 300px-Page-2698

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Mother: Alice Clara BULL, Great Grandma Bull

1 William WILSON (1900- ) [67]. Born 1900, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Died.

2 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

4 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

5 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

3 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

6 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

William WILSON (1861- )

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William Clifford WILSON, 300px-Page-2698

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Mother: Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?), great grandma wilson

1 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

2 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

3 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

William, WILSON (1926-2011)

1 William, Barry WILSON (1926-2011) [237]. Born 1926. Died 2011, Seale.

2 William WILSON (1900- ) [67]. Born 1900, Kings Heath, Worcestershire. Died.

4 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

8 Richard WILSON (1836- ) [315]. Born 1836, Yorkshire. Marr Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?). Died.

In 1871 Census lived at 63 Essington street, Birmingham.

9 Ellen (Helen) (could be FREEMAN or STEEL or GARDNER?) (1832- ) [316]. Born 1832, Northamptonshire Dallington. Died.

1911 census - at 8 Maurice Road King's Heath Birmingham with William & Alice.

5 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

10 BULL ( - ) [313]. Born. Died.

11 [unnamed person] ( - ) [314]. Born. Died.

3 Jessie BUCKLEY (1900-1984) [236]. Born 1900. Died 1984.

Ruth WILSON) (1901-1963)

1 Ruth Caverhill (nee WILSON) (1901-1963) [772]. Born 14 Jul 1901. Died 12 Nov 1963, Whakatane, New Zealand.

Frederick WINK ( - )

1 Frederick WINK ( - ) [670].

William WINK (1892-1983)

1 William Martin WINK (1892-1983) [669]. Born 19 Jun 1892, Norfolk. Died 14 Oct 1983.

2 Frederick WINK ( - ) [670].

WITHY ( - )

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Father: Henry Daubeny WITHY, henry daubney withy estate

1 WITHY ( - ) [1205].

2 Henry Daubeny WITHY (1882-1914) [444]. Born 16 Mar 1882, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Edith Emily WILSON frm Oct 1909 to Dec 1909. Died 10 Feb 1914, Hartlepool.

In 1901 census, is an Apprentice Marine Engineer

Died from from diabetes, reg district Hartlepool vol 10a

4 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

3 Edith Emily WILSON (c. 1880- ) [460]. Born c. 1880. Died.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy

Alexander WITHY (1936-2007)

1 Alexander John WITHY (1936-2007) [750]. Born 22 Jul 1936, Whakatane, New Zealand. Marr Judith Ann HENRY 21 Dec 1957, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 5 Nov 2007, Whakatane, New Zealand.

2 Rolfe WITHY (1901-1973) [742]. Born 4 Jan 1901, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Catherine Mary O`BRIEN 23 Jun 1931, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 13 May 1973, Whakatane, New Zealand.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Catherine Mary O`BRIEN (1908-1974) [743]. Born 24 Oct 1908, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 5 Aug 1974, Auckland, New Zealand.

6 Michael O`BRIEN ( - ) [744].

7 Susan GOUGH ( - ) [745].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Alfred WITHY (1849-1911)

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Alfred WITHY, 151 Stocton Road West Hartlepool

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Father: Edward WITHY, Annie_Treadgold_family

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Mother: Sarah ATREE, Sarah atree

1 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

2 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

4 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

8 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

9 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

5 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

10 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

11 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

3 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

6 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

12 William ATTREE (c. 1748- ) [785]. Born c. 1748. Christened 27 Dec 1748.

13 Mary SENDALL ( - ) [786].

7 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

14 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.3 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

15 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

3"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

Alfred WITHY (1925- )

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Father: Edward Albert WITHY, e a withy

1 Alfred James WITHY (1925- ) [144]. Born 19 Nov 1925. Died.

2 Edward Albert WITHY (1873-1961) [136]. Born 8 Sep 1873, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 11 May 1961.

Whilst George Withy (DOB 1924) was out walking with 'Uncle Ted' (Edward), he remarked that he seemed to be limping. He replied "I was born with one leg longer than the other!".
To this day, it is not known whether he meant this or if it was one of a series of unlikely answers to a question that he found to be boring or impertinent. As George came to know Ted better, he realised that he did not trade in anything but the truth, particularly in dealing with youngsters, and he has now happily settled for the first answer. He was the alto member of the Stranton chorister quartet for 70 years.

4 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

3 Emily BLACKWOOD (1891-1970) [143]. Born 24 Oct 1891. Died 6 Aug 1970.

Alfred WITHY (1869- )

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Alfred James WITHY, Ashville_College

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Father: Edward WITHY, edward withy husband of annie treadgold

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Mother: Anne TREADGOLD, Annie_Treadgold_family

1 Alfred James WITHY (1869- ) [426]. Born 4 Dec 1869, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died.

Born in England in 1869.
Was educated at Ashville College, Pannal, Yorkshire (West riding) (It was founded as a Methodist boarding school for boys in 1877) in 1881 Census (with brother Arthur).
Alfred Withy arrived in New Zealand in 1884 with his father, Edward and mother Anne.

2 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

6 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

7 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

14 BROWER ( - ) [710].

15 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Alice WITHY (1889- )

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Father: Edward WITHY, edward withy husband of annie treadgold

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Mother: Anne TREADGOLD, Annie_Treadgold_family

1 Alice WITHY (1889- ) [436]. Born 1889, New Zealand. Marr Francis George GUTHRIE 1906. Died.

2 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

6 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

7 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

14 BROWER ( - ) [710].

15 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Amelia WITHY ( - )

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Father: Arthur WITHY, Arthur Withy (possibly) (2)

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Mother: Kate HOULD (or ruth gould?), arthur and bertha withy weddings 13 feb 1897

1 Amelia Agnes WITHY ( - ) [562].

2 Arthur WITHY (1870-1943) [427]. Born 9 Feb 1870, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Kate HOULD (or ruth gould?) 13 Feb 1897. Died 24 Sep 1943, Eastbourne, New Zealand.

Born in England in 1870,
Was educated at Ashville College, Pannal, Yorkshire (West riding) (It was founded as a Methodist boarding school for boys in 1877) in 1881 Census (with brother Alfred).
Arthur Withy arrived in New Zealand in 1884 with his father, Edward and mother Anne.
An Arthur Edward Withy (BA) was a successful candidate in the Incorporated Law Society examinations on 15 & 16 January 1889 (The Times, February 2, 1889) and on 17 & 18 June 1890 (The Times, July 5, 1890).

He returned to England in April 1892, to acquire training as a journalist.

He was a journalist and prominent single-taxer (i.e. land tax) and follower of Henry George. He was Secretary of the New Zealand Land Values League.

Arthur Withy was a Liberal Party (UK) candidate for South Herefordshire in the United Kingdom in 1895. He returned to New Zealand and stood as a candidate for the New Zealand Liberal Party for the Parnell electorate in 1896.
Following his marriage to Katie Hould (13 february 1897), the couple returned to England, (departing on the Anglian, to join the Kaikoura) where he intended to resume his profession as a Journalist.
In 1901 Census, was living at 22 Station Road, Chingford Village, Essex (next to a Barclays Bank). his occupation was Private Secretary To M P.

He was a member of the United Labour Party National Executive 1912-13 and an Independent Labour candidate for Auckland East in 1911.
In 1913, he lived at Goldie's Bray and Wellington in 1914 and he was still in Wellington in 1942.
Arthur Withy died in 1943. Withy's father Edward Withy had been a shipbuilder in England until he emigrated to New Zealand in 1884. He represented Newton in the New Zealand Parliament from 1887 to 1890.

4 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

10 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

11 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

3 Kate HOULD (or ruth gould?) ( - ) [561].

6 Richard A HOULD (c. 1833-c. 1920) [1054]. Born c. 1833. Died c. 1920.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Amy WITHY (1887- )

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Amy WITHY, amy withy birth

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Father: Edward WITHY, edward withy husband of annie treadgold

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Mother: Anne TREADGOLD, Annie_Treadgold_family

1 Amy WITHY (1887- ) [435]. Born 21 Sep 1887, Avon Villa, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand. Died.

2 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

6 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

7 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

14 BROWER ( - ) [710].

15 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Annie WITHY (1898-1898)

1 Annie WITHY (1898-1898) [715]. Born 8 Feb 1898, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 8 Feb 1898, Whakatane, New Zealand.

NR - reg no. 1898/1958.

2 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

4 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

10 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

11 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

3 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Annie WITHY (1853- )

1 Annie (or Anna) Maria WITHY (1853- ) [473]. Born 13 Apr 1853, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died.

2 John WITHY1 (1809-1882) [467]. Born 2 Oct 1809, Mangotsfield, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary WRIGHT 14 Jul 1840, London. Died 29 Dec 1882.

In 1837, John Withy, a wollen draper from Bristol, bought 5 shares (£250) in the Bristol and Gloucestershire Extension Railway (see House of Commons papers, Volume 48 - 28 iii)

Lived at 13, Charlotte Street, Bristol

In Hunt & Co.'s Directory for Gloucester, Bristol & Welsh towns, 1849, a John Withy lived at 12, Frederick Place, Clifton.

In Webster & Co.'s Directory of Bristol & Glamorganshire, 1865 a Jno Withy lived at Portland ho, Kingsdown

4 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

8 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

9 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

5 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

10 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

11 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

3 Mary WRIGHT (1815-1886) [468]. Born 26 Sep 1815, Bristol, Gloucester (Park street). Died 27 Apr 1886, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester.4

6 James Ireland WRIGHT (1785-1842) [814]. Born 6 Mar 1785, Bristol. Marr Rachel MESSER 15 Jan 1813, London. Died 26 Feb 1842, Clifton, Bristol.

12 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

13 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

7 Rachel MESSER (1789-1837) [815]. Born 10 May 1789, London. Died 29 Jan 1837, Bristol.

14 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

15 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy 1999
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

4Ibid. ID: I17913
Name: John WITHY
Reference Number: P4760
Sex: M
Birth: 2 OCT 1809 in Downend, Gloucestershire
Death: 26 DEC 1895 in Clifton, Bristol

Arthur WITHY (1870-1943)

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Arthur WITHY, Arthur Withy (possibly) (2)

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Father: Edward WITHY, edward withy husband of annie treadgold

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Mother: Anne TREADGOLD, Annie_Treadgold_family

1 Arthur WITHY (1870-1943) [427]. Born 9 Feb 1870, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Kate HOULD (or ruth gould?) 13 Feb 1897. Died 24 Sep 1943, Eastbourne, New Zealand.

Born in England in 1870,
Was educated at Ashville College, Pannal, Yorkshire (West riding) (It was founded as a Methodist boarding school for boys in 1877) in 1881 Census (with brother Alfred).
Arthur Withy arrived in New Zealand in 1884 with his father, Edward and mother Anne.
An Arthur Edward Withy (BA) was a successful candidate in the Incorporated Law Society examinations on 15 & 16 January 1889 (The Times, February 2, 1889) and on 17 & 18 June 1890 (The Times, July 5, 1890).

He returned to England in April 1892, to acquire training as a journalist.

He was a journalist and prominent single-taxer (i.e. land tax) and follower of Henry George. He was Secretary of the New Zealand Land Values League.

Arthur Withy was a Liberal Party (UK) candidate for South Herefordshire in the United Kingdom in 1895. He returned to New Zealand and stood as a candidate for the New Zealand Liberal Party for the Parnell electorate in 1896.
Following his marriage to Katie Hould (13 february 1897), the couple returned to England, (departing on the Anglian, to join the Kaikoura) where he intended to resume his profession as a Journalist.
In 1901 Census, was living at 22 Station Road, Chingford Village, Essex (next to a Barclays Bank). his occupation was Private Secretary To M P.

He was a member of the United Labour Party National Executive 1912-13 and an Independent Labour candidate for Auckland East in 1911.
In 1913, he lived at Goldie's Bray and Wellington in 1914 and he was still in Wellington in 1942.
Arthur Withy died in 1943. Withy's father Edward Withy had been a shipbuilder in England until he emigrated to New Zealand in 1884. He represented Newton in the New Zealand Parliament from 1887 to 1890.

2 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

6 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

7 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

14 BROWER ( - ) [710].

15 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Basil WITHY (1886-1916)

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Basil WITHY, cruise1 (2)

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Father: Henry WITHY (Sir), HW_JP_HARTLEPOOL

1 Basil WITHY1 (1886-1916) [442]. Born 31 Jan 1886, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 2 Jul 1916.

Basil, Vivian and Ernest went on a cruise on 20th March 1902, sailing from Liverpool to Madeira, Tenerife, Grand Canary and West Coast of Africa, aboard RMS Benguela

Died at The Somme (2 Jul 1916) aged 30.

2 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Bertha WITHY (1877-1959)

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Bertha WITHY, 1895, age 18, Bertha Withy ship launch 1895

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Father: Edward WITHY, edward withy husband of annie treadgold

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Mother: Anne TREADGOLD, Annie_Treadgold_family

1 Bertha WITHY (1877-1959) [430]. Born 1877, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Frederick Maskell KING 9 Feb 1897. Died 1959.

2 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

6 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

7 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

14 BROWER ( - ) [710].

15 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Bertram WITHY (1883- )

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Father: Henry WITHY (Sir), HW_JP_HARTLEPOOL

1 Bertram WITHY1 (1883- ) [440]. Born 1883, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died.

2 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Bridget WITHY ( - )

1 Bridget Margaret WITHY ( - ) [754]. Marr Colin George POSTLEWAIGHT 8 Sep 1962, Whakatane, New Zealand.

2 Rolfe WITHY (1901-1973) [742]. Born 4 Jan 1901, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Catherine Mary O`BRIEN 23 Jun 1931, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 13 May 1973, Whakatane, New Zealand.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Catherine Mary O`BRIEN (1908-1974) [743]. Born 24 Oct 1908, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 5 Aug 1974, Auckland, New Zealand.

6 Michael O`BRIEN ( - ) [744].

7 Susan GOUGH ( - ) [745].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Carol WITHY (1951- )

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Carol Elizabeth WITHY, 2006, age 55, carol1

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Father: George WITHY, George Withy

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Mother: Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY, 2009, age 84, betty2

1 Carol Elizabeth WITHY1 (1951- ) [7]. Born 26 Sep 1951, Birmingham. Marr Andrew John WORRALL 30 Mar 1974, Thurstaston Church.

2 George WITHY2 (1924-1998) [8]. Born 15 May 1924. Marr Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY 15 Apr 1950, St Lawrence Church, Northfield, Birmingham. Died 17 Nov 1998, 3 Woodside Road, Irby, Wirral.

George Withy attended Bikenhead Park High School and served with the Royal Artillery during World War II. He began his career in journalism in the 1940's as a trainee with the old Birkenhead News and then spent several years working for newspapers in the Midlands, before returning to Merseyside in 1960 to the Daily Post as a sub-editor. Later, he became chief sub-editor. George then joined the Liverpool Echo, where he was night news editor for many years before becoming assistant editor and retring in 1989.
George Withy was synonymous on merseyside with the Institute of Journalists (IOJ), (now the Chartered IOJ) and was for many years the Liverpool District Chairman as well as the Chairman of the national Salaries and Conditions Board. He was a form
er President of the Institute, and also served for a number of years on the Press Council. He was awarded a life Fellowship of the CIOJ on 1 March 1998 He suffered from Altzheimer's Disease during the latter years of his life, but remained at home in Irby throughout his illness, cared for by his wife, Betty, and their two daughters Carol and Kay. He died peacefully at home, with his family at his side. The funeral took place at St Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston. (See Obituary Notices & Journalism Training Centre Dedication).

4 George WITHY (1886-1967) [500]. Born 10 Jan 1886, Durham, West Hartlepool. Marr Sarah Alice STANKLEY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Marr Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON. Died 1967, Heswall nursing home.

Born in 1886, in West Hartlepool. Apprenticed as a Ships' draughtsman, he first moved to Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness).

In 1901 census, was living at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, with his parents (Reference: RG13 piece 4642 folio 209 page 49
In 1911 census, was living as a "lodger" at 34 West View Road Barrow in Furness (Reference: RG14PN25677 RG78PN1473 RD482 SD1 ED27 SN187)

He moved to Birkenhead in 1915 (living at 11, Ashburton Road) to take charge of the building of the first submarine contract obtained for the Shipyard. For 35 years, he was the senior Naval architect on Admiralty construction at Cammell Laird & Co. (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd., Birkenhead. He supervised all their Naval construction, including the battleships Rodney and Prince of Wales. The first Ark Royal, and many smaller vessels.

He was married 3 times. First to Sarah Alice Stankley (1916). She died in the 1918 flue epidemic. He then married her sister, Elizabeth Alma Stankley. Following her death in 1934 from 'a stomach problem', he married Margaret Ellen Gibson on 26/09/1936. (details from Jennifer Stankley)

8 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

9 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

5 Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY3 (1890-1934) [162]. Born 6 Feb 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 28 Jan 1934, Birkenhead General Hospital.

Second wife of George Withy (B 10.01.1886) (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Sarah Alice Stankley, his first wife. Elizabeth Alma died in 1934 (See death certificate).

10 James STANKLEY (1854- ) [274]. Born 5 May 1854, Tow Law Co Durham. Died.

In 1891 census, lived at 3, Hastings Terrace, King Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool and was employed as a Foreman Engine Wright.

In 1901 census, lived at 55, Elwick Road, West Hartlepool.

11 Jane Ann (Jennie) SWALWELL (c. 1854- ) [275]. Born c. 1854, Lanchester, Durham. Died.

3 Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY1 (1925-2014) [9]. Born 14 Sep 1925, Northfield, Birmingham(at home). Died 21 Feb 2014, Elderhome, Clatterbridge.

6 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

12 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

13 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

7 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON4 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

14 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

15 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

Sources

1In person
2In person, Wife (D B Gray) & obituaries
3Jennifer Stankley
4Daughter - D B Gray

Charles WITHY (1883- )

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Father: Edward WITHY, edward withy husband of annie treadgold

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Mother: Anne TREADGOLD, Annie_Treadgold_family

1 Charles WITHY (1883- ) [433]. Born 1883, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died.

2 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

6 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

7 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

14 BROWER ( - ) [710].

15 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Daisy WITHY (1891-1945)

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Daisy WITHY, Daisy Parson

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Father: Alfred WITHY, 151 Stocton Road West Hartlepool

1 Daisy WITHY (1891-1945) [142]. Born 22 Apr 1891, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 31 Mar 1945.

2 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

David WITHY (1939-2004)

1 David Ian WITHY1 (1939-2004) [450]. Born 8 Apr 1939, Birmingham. Marr Barbara O'CONNELL. Died 2004.

2 Vivian WITHY2 (1917- ) [447]. Born 30 Mar 1917, Newcastle. Marr Gwyneth ROBERTS. Died.

4 Vivian WITHY1 (1880-1922) [443]. Born 20 Sep 1880, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Edith Barbera CAMERON. Died 20 Jan 1922.

8 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

9 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

5 Edith Barbera CAMERON1 ( - ) [449]. Born. Died.

3 Gwyneth ROBERTS1 ( - ) [448]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy
2Barbara & David Withy 1999

Diane WITHY (1961- )

1 Diane Margaret WITHY (1961- ) [151]. Born 29 Mar 1961. Died.

2 Alfred James WITHY (1925- ) [144]. Born 19 Nov 1925. Died.

4 Edward Albert WITHY (1873-1961) [136]. Born 8 Sep 1873, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 11 May 1961.

Whilst George Withy (DOB 1924) was out walking with 'Uncle Ted' (Edward), he remarked that he seemed to be limping. He replied "I was born with one leg longer than the other!".
To this day, it is not known whether he meant this or if it was one of a series of unlikely answers to a question that he found to be boring or impertinent. As George came to know Ted better, he realised that he did not trade in anything but the truth, particularly in dealing with youngsters, and he has now happily settled for the first answer. He was the alto member of the Stranton chorister quartet for 70 years.

8 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

9 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

5 Emily BLACKWOOD (1891-1970) [143]. Born 24 Oct 1891. Died 6 Aug 1970.

3 Elizabeth Jane DOWSON ( - ) [147]. Born. Died.

Dorothy WITHY ( - )

1 Dorothy Eunice WITHY ( - ) [762]. Marr Philip Joseph SILVESTER 1 Jun 1963, Matata, Whakatane.

2 Rupert WITHY (1902-1985) [758]. Born 21 Feb 1902, Opouriao, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Margaret (Rita) RENDALL 14 Aug 1940, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 3 Apr 1985, Whakatane, New Zealand.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Margaret (Rita) RENDALL (1910-1999) [759]. Born 23 Dec 1910, Cambridge, NZ. Died 17 Nov 1999, Whakatane, New Zealand.

6 Arthur RENDALL ( - ) [760].

7 Florence O`KEEFE ( - ) [761].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Edith WITHY (1874-1933)

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Father: George WITHY, G and e withy business dissolved_1822

1 Edith Mary WITHY (1874-1933) [638]. Born 1874, Manchester, Lancashire. Marr Thomas Walker PEEL frm 1 Apr 1898 to 30 Jun 1898, Stockport, Cheshire. Died 1933.

Attended Sidcot School between 1884 and 1889.

2 George WITHY (1842-1928) [123]. Born 30 Jul 1842, Gloucestershire. Marr Emily HODGSON 1869. Died 6 Dec 1928.

in 1861 census, was a Grocers Apprentice, living with William and Elizabeth Graham Grocer & Tea Dealer Employing 4 Assistants, at Barker Street, Aston, Warwickshire.

In 1871 census, lived at: Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - George WITHY (AFN: 1NJW-ZRJ) Pedigree Event(s)
Birth: 13 Jul 1842
Bristol, Gloucs, England
In 1881 census, lived at: Oak Bank, Princess Road, Heaton-Norris (Lancashire) County: Cheshire - Occupation shown as: Chocolate Eggs & Cheese Commission Agent

In 1891 census, lived at: 24, Princes Road, Heaton Norris, County: Cheshire - Occupation shown as: Agent For Cocoa & Chocolate

In 1901 census, lived at: 26, Oakdene, Thornfield Road, Heaton Norris (Lancashire) County: Cheshire

in 1911 census, had retired to: Bryn Dedwys Old Colwyn, County:
Carnarvonshire


Parents
Father: Edward WITHY (AFN: 1JWW-N03) Family
Mother: Sarah ATREE (AFN: 1NJW-ZQB)

Attended Sidcot School between 1853 and 1857.

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Emily HODGSON (c. 1849-1924) [563]. Born c. 1849, Manchester, Lancashire. Died 1924.

Attended Sidcot School between 1857 and 1861.

6 John HODGSON ( - ) [671].

7 Jane DODGSON ( - ) [672].

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Edward WITHY (1914- )

1 Edward WITHY (1914- ) [164]. Born 26 Apr 1914. Died.

2 Frank WITHY (1892-1964) [140]. Born 9 Sep 1892, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 26 Jun 1964.

4 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

3 Gertrude COATES (1884- ) [160]. Born 8 Feb 1884. Died.

Edward WITHY (1844-1927)

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Mother: Sarah ATREE, Sarah atree

1 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

2 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

4 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

8 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

9 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

5 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

10 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

11 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

3 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

6 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

12 William ATTREE (c. 1748- ) [785]. Born c. 1748. Christened 27 Dec 1748.

13 Mary SENDALL ( - ) [786].

7 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

14 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.4 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

15 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

4"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

Edward WITHY (1812-1860)

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Father: George (junior) WITHY, Quakersfriars Bristol

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Mother: Lydia HARWOOD, 1860, age 88, Edward and Lydia Withy deaths_1860

1 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

2 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

4 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

5 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

10 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

11 Elizabeth GULSON3 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

3 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

6 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

12 Edward HARWOOD ( -c. 1769) [834]. Marr Hester BOYE 13 Feb 1726, Sidcot. Died c. 1769.

Lived in Frampton
Cotterell
Gloucestershire.

13 Hester BOYE ( -1777) [835]. Died 2 Jan 1777, Frenchay. Buried 7 Jan 1777, Frenchay.

Hester Boye (widow - Frenchay meeting) married Edward Harwood (Frampton Cotterel meeting).

7 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

14 William TANNER (c. 1708- ) [566]. Born c. 1708. Marr Rachel THOMAS c. 1733.

Hathern JUELL is shown as a "relation of & lived with William Tanner
- died 9 August 1754 buried in Thornbury (Frenchay Friends ref: R3 592 77).

15 Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769) [567]. Born c. 1711. Died c. 1769.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

3Barbara & David Withy

Edward WITHY (1797-1799)

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Father: George (junior) WITHY, Quakersfriars Bristol

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Mother: Lydia HARWOOD, 1860, age 88, Edward and Lydia Withy deaths_1860

1 Edward WITHY (1797-1799) [112]. Born 26 Jul 1797. Died 1799.

2 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

4 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

5 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

10 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

11 Elizabeth GULSON3 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

3 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

6 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

12 Edward HARWOOD ( -c. 1769) [834]. Marr Hester BOYE 13 Feb 1726, Sidcot. Died c. 1769.

Lived in Frampton
Cotterell
Gloucestershire.

13 Hester BOYE ( -1777) [835]. Died 2 Jan 1777, Frenchay. Buried 7 Jan 1777, Frenchay.

Hester Boye (widow - Frenchay meeting) married Edward Harwood (Frampton Cotterel meeting).

7 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

14 William TANNER (c. 1708- ) [566]. Born c. 1708. Marr Rachel THOMAS c. 1733.

Hathern JUELL is shown as a "relation of & lived with William Tanner
- died 9 August 1754 buried in Thornbury (Frenchay Friends ref: R3 592 77).

15 Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769) [567]. Born c. 1711. Died c. 1769.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

3Barbara & David Withy

Edward WITHY (1873-1961)

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Edward Albert WITHY, e a withy

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Father: Alfred WITHY, 151 Stocton Road West Hartlepool

1 Edward Albert WITHY (1873-1961) [136]. Born 8 Sep 1873, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 11 May 1961.

Whilst George Withy (DOB 1924) was out walking with 'Uncle Ted' (Edward), he remarked that he seemed to be limping. He replied "I was born with one leg longer than the other!".
To this day, it is not known whether he meant this or if it was one of a series of unlikely answers to a question that he found to be boring or impertinent. As George came to know Ted better, he realised that he did not trade in anything but the truth, particularly in dealing with youngsters, and he has now happily settled for the first answer. He was the alto member of the Stranton chorister quartet for 70 years.

2 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Eleanor WITHY (1887- )

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Father: Edward WITHY, edward withy husband of annie treadgold

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Mother: Anne TREADGOLD, Annie_Treadgold_family

1 Eleanor WITHY (1887- ) [438]. Born 1887, New Zealand. Died.

NZ Register - 1887/8610

In 1900, at prince Albert College Lower School, gained 1st in Writing and Arithmetic (Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 302, 20 December 1900, Page 2).

2 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

6 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

7 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

14 BROWER ( - ) [710].

15 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Eleanor WITHY (1879-1962)

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Father: Alfred WITHY, 151 Stocton Road West Hartlepool

1 Eleanor WITHY (1879-1962) [139]. Born 27 Dec 1879, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 28 Jan 1962.

When Eleanor Withy brought her husbant-to-be, Percy Rumble, home, Ted Withy snorted "That's a damned silly name. Haven't you got another?". When Percy confessed that he was also William, Ted said "That'll do! I'll call you Bill", and did so to th
e end of his long life.

2 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Eleanor WITHY (1851- )

1 Eleanor Rachel WITHY (1851- ) [472]. Born 8 Dec 1851, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died.

2 John WITHY1 (1809-1882) [467]. Born 2 Oct 1809, Mangotsfield, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary WRIGHT 14 Jul 1840, London. Died 29 Dec 1882.

In 1837, John Withy, a wollen draper from Bristol, bought 5 shares (£250) in the Bristol and Gloucestershire Extension Railway (see House of Commons papers, Volume 48 - 28 iii)

Lived at 13, Charlotte Street, Bristol

In Hunt & Co.'s Directory for Gloucester, Bristol & Welsh towns, 1849, a John Withy lived at 12, Frederick Place, Clifton.

In Webster & Co.'s Directory of Bristol & Glamorganshire, 1865 a Jno Withy lived at Portland ho, Kingsdown

4 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

8 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

9 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

5 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

10 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

11 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

3 Mary WRIGHT (1815-1886) [468]. Born 26 Sep 1815, Bristol, Gloucester (Park street). Died 27 Apr 1886, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester.4

6 James Ireland WRIGHT (1785-1842) [814]. Born 6 Mar 1785, Bristol. Marr Rachel MESSER 15 Jan 1813, London. Died 26 Feb 1842, Clifton, Bristol.

12 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

13 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

7 Rachel MESSER (1789-1837) [815]. Born 10 May 1789, London. Died 29 Jan 1837, Bristol.

14 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

15 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy 1999
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

4Ibid. ID: I17913
Name: John WITHY
Reference Number: P4760
Sex: M
Birth: 2 OCT 1809 in Downend, Gloucestershire
Death: 26 DEC 1895 in Clifton, Bristol

Elizabeth WITHY ( - )

1 Elizabeth WITHY ( - ) [634]. Marr Samuel HARWOOD 5 Dec 1817, Barton Hill, Bristol, Gloucs, England.1

2 John Canvin WITHY2 (1766- ) [464]. Born 1766, Bristol, Gloucester. Died.

4 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

5 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

10 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

11 Elizabeth GULSON3 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

3 Mary (c. 1760- ) [570]. Born c. 1760, Gloucs, England.

16 April 1781 John Withy married Mary Pouncer?

Sources

1"friends records".
2Barbara & David Withy 1999
3Barbara & David Withy

Elizabeth WITHY ( - )

1 Elizabeth Catherine WITHY ( - ) [756]. Marr Vincent John CAREY 13 Jan 1962, Whakatane, New Zealand.

2 Rolfe WITHY (1901-1973) [742]. Born 4 Jan 1901, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Catherine Mary O`BRIEN 23 Jun 1931, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 13 May 1973, Whakatane, New Zealand.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Catherine Mary O`BRIEN (1908-1974) [743]. Born 24 Oct 1908, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 5 Aug 1974, Auckland, New Zealand.

6 Michael O`BRIEN ( - ) [744].

7 Susan GOUGH ( - ) [745].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Emily WITHY (1877-1971)

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Father: Alfred WITHY, 151 Stocton Road West Hartlepool

1 Emily WITHY (1877-1971) [138]. Born 21 Apr 1877, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 2 Aug 1971.

2 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Emily WITHY (1854-1937)

1 Emily Harwood WITHY (1854-1937) [474]. Born 23 Oct 1854, (Christened?) Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1937.

2 John WITHY1 (1809-1882) [467]. Born 2 Oct 1809, Mangotsfield, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary WRIGHT 14 Jul 1840, London. Died 29 Dec 1882.

In 1837, John Withy, a wollen draper from Bristol, bought 5 shares (£250) in the Bristol and Gloucestershire Extension Railway (see House of Commons papers, Volume 48 - 28 iii)

Lived at 13, Charlotte Street, Bristol

In Hunt & Co.'s Directory for Gloucester, Bristol & Welsh towns, 1849, a John Withy lived at 12, Frederick Place, Clifton.

In Webster & Co.'s Directory of Bristol & Glamorganshire, 1865 a Jno Withy lived at Portland ho, Kingsdown

4 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

8 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

9 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

5 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

10 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

11 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

3 Mary WRIGHT (1815-1886) [468]. Born 26 Sep 1815, Bristol, Gloucester (Park street). Died 27 Apr 1886, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester.4

6 James Ireland WRIGHT (1785-1842) [814]. Born 6 Mar 1785, Bristol. Marr Rachel MESSER 15 Jan 1813, London. Died 26 Feb 1842, Clifton, Bristol.

12 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

13 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

7 Rachel MESSER (1789-1837) [815]. Born 10 May 1789, London. Died 29 Jan 1837, Bristol.

14 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

15 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy 1999
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

4Ibid. ID: I17913
Name: John WITHY
Reference Number: P4760
Sex: M
Birth: 2 OCT 1809 in Downend, Gloucestershire
Death: 26 DEC 1895 in Clifton, Bristol

Ernest WITHY (1884-1921)

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Father: Henry WITHY (Sir), HW_JP_HARTLEPOOL

1 Ernest WITHY1 (1884-1921) [441]. Born 26 May 1884, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Eileen DURLACHER 21 May 1912. Died 1921.

2 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Ethel WITHY (1888-1974)

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Father: Henry WITHY (Sir), HW_JP_HARTLEPOOL

1 Ethel Mary WITHY (1888-1974) [445]. Born 28 Aug 1888, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Hugh Douglas PYMAN 1911. Died 5 Dec 1974.

2 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Florence WITHY (1881- )

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Florence WITHY, florence withy school 30 dec 1891

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Father: Edward WITHY, edward withy husband of annie treadgold

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Mother: Anne TREADGOLD, Annie_Treadgold_family

1 Florence WITHY (1881- ) [432]. Born 1881, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died.

Florence Withy was elected as most popular girl at Ewmuera Public School (Auckland Star 30 December 1891).

2 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

6 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

7 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

14 BROWER ( - ) [710].

15 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Frances WITHY ( - )

1 Frances WITHY ( - ) [768]. Marr Geoffrey Roland WICKS 16 Dec 1978, Matata, Whakatane.

2 Rupert WITHY (1902-1985) [758]. Born 21 Feb 1902, Opouriao, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Margaret (Rita) RENDALL 14 Aug 1940, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 3 Apr 1985, Whakatane, New Zealand.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Margaret (Rita) RENDALL (1910-1999) [759]. Born 23 Dec 1910, Cambridge, NZ. Died 17 Nov 1999, Whakatane, New Zealand.

6 Arthur RENDALL ( - ) [760].

7 Florence O`KEEFE ( - ) [761].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Frances WITHY (1848-1928)

1 Frances Louisa WITHY (1848-1928) [470]. Born 20 Jun 1848, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1928.

2 John WITHY1 (1809-1882) [467]. Born 2 Oct 1809, Mangotsfield, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary WRIGHT 14 Jul 1840, London. Died 29 Dec 1882.

In 1837, John Withy, a wollen draper from Bristol, bought 5 shares (£250) in the Bristol and Gloucestershire Extension Railway (see House of Commons papers, Volume 48 - 28 iii)

Lived at 13, Charlotte Street, Bristol

In Hunt & Co.'s Directory for Gloucester, Bristol & Welsh towns, 1849, a John Withy lived at 12, Frederick Place, Clifton.

In Webster & Co.'s Directory of Bristol & Glamorganshire, 1865 a Jno Withy lived at Portland ho, Kingsdown

4 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

8 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

9 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

5 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

10 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

11 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

3 Mary WRIGHT (1815-1886) [468]. Born 26 Sep 1815, Bristol, Gloucester (Park street). Died 27 Apr 1886, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester.4

6 James Ireland WRIGHT (1785-1842) [814]. Born 6 Mar 1785, Bristol. Marr Rachel MESSER 15 Jan 1813, London. Died 26 Feb 1842, Clifton, Bristol.

12 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

13 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

7 Rachel MESSER (1789-1837) [815]. Born 10 May 1789, London. Died 29 Jan 1837, Bristol.

14 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

15 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy 1999
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

4Ibid. ID: I17913
Name: John WITHY
Reference Number: P4760
Sex: M
Birth: 2 OCT 1809 in Downend, Gloucestershire
Death: 26 DEC 1895 in Clifton, Bristol

Frank WITHY (1892-1964)

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Father: Alfred WITHY, 151 Stocton Road West Hartlepool

1 Frank WITHY (1892-1964) [140]. Born 9 Sep 1892, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 26 Jun 1964.

2 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Frederick WITHY (1869-1928)

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Father: George WITHY, G and e withy business dissolved_1822

1 Frederick WITHY (1869-1928) [673]. Born 1869. Died 1928.

Attended Sidcot School between 1881 and 1885.

2 George WITHY (1842-1928) [123]. Born 30 Jul 1842, Gloucestershire. Marr Emily HODGSON 1869. Died 6 Dec 1928.

in 1861 census, was a Grocers Apprentice, living with William and Elizabeth Graham Grocer & Tea Dealer Employing 4 Assistants, at Barker Street, Aston, Warwickshire.

In 1871 census, lived at: Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - George WITHY (AFN: 1NJW-ZRJ) Pedigree Event(s)
Birth: 13 Jul 1842
Bristol, Gloucs, England
In 1881 census, lived at: Oak Bank, Princess Road, Heaton-Norris (Lancashire) County: Cheshire - Occupation shown as: Chocolate Eggs & Cheese Commission Agent

In 1891 census, lived at: 24, Princes Road, Heaton Norris, County: Cheshire - Occupation shown as: Agent For Cocoa & Chocolate

In 1901 census, lived at: 26, Oakdene, Thornfield Road, Heaton Norris (Lancashire) County: Cheshire

in 1911 census, had retired to: Bryn Dedwys Old Colwyn, County:
Carnarvonshire


Parents
Father: Edward WITHY (AFN: 1JWW-N03) Family
Mother: Sarah ATREE (AFN: 1NJW-ZQB)

Attended Sidcot School between 1853 and 1857.

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Emily HODGSON (c. 1849-1924) [563]. Born c. 1849, Manchester, Lancashire. Died 1924.

Attended Sidcot School between 1857 and 1861.

6 John HODGSON ( - ) [671].

7 Jane DODGSON ( - ) [672].

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

George WITHY (1924-1998)

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George WITHY, George Withy

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Father: George WITHY, gw1_bs (3)

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Mother: Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY, 1956, age 66, GW&MG_MS

1 George WITHY1 (1924-1998) [8]. Born 15 May 1924. Marr Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY 15 Apr 1950, St Lawrence Church, Northfield, Birmingham. Died 17 Nov 1998, 3 Woodside Road, Irby, Wirral.

George Withy attended Bikenhead Park High School and served with the Royal Artillery during World War II. He began his career in journalism in the 1940's as a trainee with the old Birkenhead News and then spent several years working for newspapers in the Midlands, before returning to Merseyside in 1960 to the Daily Post as a sub-editor. Later, he became chief sub-editor. George then joined the Liverpool Echo, where he was night news editor for many years before becoming assistant editor and retring in 1989.
George Withy was synonymous on merseyside with the Institute of Journalists (IOJ), (now the Chartered IOJ) and was for many years the Liverpool District Chairman as well as the Chairman of the national Salaries and Conditions Board. He was a form
er President of the Institute, and also served for a number of years on the Press Council. He was awarded a life Fellowship of the CIOJ on 1 March 1998 He suffered from Altzheimer's Disease during the latter years of his life, but remained at home in Irby throughout his illness, cared for by his wife, Betty, and their two daughters Carol and Kay. He died peacefully at home, with his family at his side. The funeral took place at St Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston. (See Obituary Notices & Journalism Training Centre Dedication).

2 George WITHY (1886-1967) [500]. Born 10 Jan 1886, Durham, West Hartlepool. Marr Sarah Alice STANKLEY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Marr Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON. Died 1967, Heswall nursing home.

Born in 1886, in West Hartlepool. Apprenticed as a Ships' draughtsman, he first moved to Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness).

In 1901 census, was living at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, with his parents (Reference: RG13 piece 4642 folio 209 page 49
In 1911 census, was living as a "lodger" at 34 West View Road Barrow in Furness (Reference: RG14PN25677 RG78PN1473 RD482 SD1 ED27 SN187)

He moved to Birkenhead in 1915 (living at 11, Ashburton Road) to take charge of the building of the first submarine contract obtained for the Shipyard. For 35 years, he was the senior Naval architect on Admiralty construction at Cammell Laird & Co. (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd., Birkenhead. He supervised all their Naval construction, including the battleships Rodney and Prince of Wales. The first Ark Royal, and many smaller vessels.

He was married 3 times. First to Sarah Alice Stankley (1916). She died in the 1918 flue epidemic. He then married her sister, Elizabeth Alma Stankley. Following her death in 1934 from 'a stomach problem', he married Margaret Ellen Gibson on 26/09/1936. (details from Jennifer Stankley)

4 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

3 Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY2 (1890-1934) [162]. Born 6 Feb 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 28 Jan 1934, Birkenhead General Hospital.

Second wife of George Withy (B 10.01.1886) (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Sarah Alice Stankley, his first wife. Elizabeth Alma died in 1934 (See death certificate).

6 James STANKLEY (1854- ) [274]. Born 5 May 1854, Tow Law Co Durham. Died.

In 1891 census, lived at 3, Hastings Terrace, King Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool and was employed as a Foreman Engine Wright.

In 1901 census, lived at 55, Elwick Road, West Hartlepool.

12 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

13 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

7 Jane Ann (Jennie) SWALWELL (c. 1854- ) [275]. Born c. 1854, Lanchester, Durham. Died.

Sources

1In person, Wife (D B Gray) & obituaries
2Jennifer Stankley

George WITHY (1886-1967)

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George WITHY, gw1_bs (3)

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Father: Alfred WITHY, 151 Stocton Road West Hartlepool

1 George WITHY (1886-1967) [500]. Born 10 Jan 1886, Durham, West Hartlepool. Marr Sarah Alice STANKLEY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Marr Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON. Died 1967, Heswall nursing home.

Born in 1886, in West Hartlepool. Apprenticed as a Ships' draughtsman, he first moved to Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness).

In 1901 census, was living at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, with his parents (Reference: RG13 piece 4642 folio 209 page 49
In 1911 census, was living as a "lodger" at 34 West View Road Barrow in Furness (Reference: RG14PN25677 RG78PN1473 RD482 SD1 ED27 SN187)

He moved to Birkenhead in 1915 (living at 11, Ashburton Road) to take charge of the building of the first submarine contract obtained for the Shipyard. For 35 years, he was the senior Naval architect on Admiralty construction at Cammell Laird & Co. (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd., Birkenhead. He supervised all their Naval construction, including the battleships Rodney and Prince of Wales. The first Ark Royal, and many smaller vessels.

He was married 3 times. First to Sarah Alice Stankley (1916). She died in the 1918 flue epidemic. He then married her sister, Elizabeth Alma Stankley. Following her death in 1934 from 'a stomach problem', he married Margaret Ellen Gibson on 26/09/1936. (details from Jennifer Stankley)

2 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

George WITHY (1842-1928)

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George WITHY, G and e withy business dissolved_1822

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Father: Edward WITHY, Annie_Treadgold_family

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Mother: Sarah ATREE, Sarah atree

1 George WITHY (1842-1928) [123]. Born 30 Jul 1842, Gloucestershire. Marr Emily HODGSON 1869. Died 6 Dec 1928.

in 1861 census, was a Grocers Apprentice, living with William and Elizabeth Graham Grocer & Tea Dealer Employing 4 Assistants, at Barker Street, Aston, Warwickshire.

In 1871 census, lived at: Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - George WITHY (AFN: 1NJW-ZRJ) Pedigree Event(s)
Birth: 13 Jul 1842
Bristol, Gloucs, England
In 1881 census, lived at: Oak Bank, Princess Road, Heaton-Norris (Lancashire) County: Cheshire - Occupation shown as: Chocolate Eggs & Cheese Commission Agent

In 1891 census, lived at: 24, Princes Road, Heaton Norris, County: Cheshire - Occupation shown as: Agent For Cocoa & Chocolate

In 1901 census, lived at: 26, Oakdene, Thornfield Road, Heaton Norris (Lancashire) County: Cheshire

in 1911 census, had retired to: Bryn Dedwys Old Colwyn, County:
Carnarvonshire


Parents
Father: Edward WITHY (AFN: 1JWW-N03) Family
Mother: Sarah ATREE (AFN: 1NJW-ZQB)

Attended Sidcot School between 1853 and 1857.

2 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

4 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

8 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

9 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

5 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

10 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

11 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

3 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

6 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

12 William ATTREE (c. 1748- ) [785]. Born c. 1748. Christened 27 Dec 1748.

13 Mary SENDALL ( - ) [786].

7 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

14 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.3 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

15 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

3"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

George WITHY (1725- )

1 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

George WITHY (1802- )

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George (junior 2) WITHY, 9 Pierrepont St bath

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Father: George (junior) WITHY, Quakersfriars Bristol

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Mother: Lydia HARWOOD, 1860, age 88, Edward and Lydia Withy deaths_1860

1 George (junior 2) WITHY (1802- ) [115]. Born 8 Jul 1802, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Elizabeth SHIELD 12 May 1829, Portishead Quaker Meeting House. Died.

Unsure about DOB - may be 1806 ? (source Barbara & David Withy)

Witnesses: Woolen drapers of George/Lydia. Dau of Henry/Mary

Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY - Woollen Draper of 11, Bridge Street, Bristol.

Pigot & Co.'s Directory of Berks, Bucks ... , 1844. [Part 1: Berks to Glos] shows "Withy & Woods Woollen and Manchester Warehousemen, 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

Gazette Issue 18765 published on the 7 January 1831. Page 12 of 24
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/18765/pages/36
No. 11, Bridge-Street, Bristol, January 1, 1831. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Copartnership subsisting between us the undersigned, George Withy the Younger, John Little, and John Withy, of the City of Bristol, Woollen-Drapers and Mercers, carrying on business under the form of Withy, Little, and Withy, is by mutual consent this day dissolved, so far as respects George Withy the younger.
George Withy, jun.
John Little
John Withy


In 1851 Census living at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath with Lydia (mother).

2 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

4 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

5 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

10 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

11 Elizabeth GULSON3 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

3 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

6 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

12 Edward HARWOOD ( -c. 1769) [834]. Marr Hester BOYE 13 Feb 1726, Sidcot. Died c. 1769.

Lived in Frampton
Cotterell
Gloucestershire.

13 Hester BOYE ( -1777) [835]. Died 2 Jan 1777, Frenchay. Buried 7 Jan 1777, Frenchay.

Hester Boye (widow - Frenchay meeting) married Edward Harwood (Frampton Cotterel meeting).

7 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

14 William TANNER (c. 1708- ) [566]. Born c. 1708. Marr Rachel THOMAS c. 1733.

Hathern JUELL is shown as a "relation of & lived with William Tanner
- died 9 August 1754 buried in Thornbury (Frenchay Friends ref: R3 592 77).

15 Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769) [567]. Born c. 1711. Died c. 1769.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

3Barbara & David Withy

George WITHY (1763-1837)

picture

George (junior) WITHY, Quakersfriars Bristol

picture

Mother: Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER), 1822, age 93, Mary Withy death 1822

1 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

2 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

3 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

6 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

7 Elizabeth GULSON3 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

14 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

15 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

3Barbara & David Withy

Gillian WITHY (1956- )

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Father: Robert (Bob) WITHY, bob_w

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Mother: Beryl JONES, beryl_w

1 Gillian WITHY1 (1956- ) [57]. Born 31 Mar 1956, Birkenhead. Died.

2 Robert (Bob) WITHY (1928- ) [52]. Born 16 Aug 1928. Died.

4 George WITHY (1886-1967) [500]. Born 10 Jan 1886, Durham, West Hartlepool. Marr Sarah Alice STANKLEY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Marr Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON. Died 1967, Heswall nursing home.

Born in 1886, in West Hartlepool. Apprenticed as a Ships' draughtsman, he first moved to Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness).

In 1901 census, was living at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, with his parents (Reference: RG13 piece 4642 folio 209 page 49
In 1911 census, was living as a "lodger" at 34 West View Road Barrow in Furness (Reference: RG14PN25677 RG78PN1473 RD482 SD1 ED27 SN187)

He moved to Birkenhead in 1915 (living at 11, Ashburton Road) to take charge of the building of the first submarine contract obtained for the Shipyard. For 35 years, he was the senior Naval architect on Admiralty construction at Cammell Laird & Co. (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd., Birkenhead. He supervised all their Naval construction, including the battleships Rodney and Prince of Wales. The first Ark Royal, and many smaller vessels.

He was married 3 times. First to Sarah Alice Stankley (1916). She died in the 1918 flue epidemic. He then married her sister, Elizabeth Alma Stankley. Following her death in 1934 from 'a stomach problem', he married Margaret Ellen Gibson on 26/09/1936. (details from Jennifer Stankley)

8 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

9 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

5 Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY2 (1890-1934) [162]. Born 6 Feb 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 28 Jan 1934, Birkenhead General Hospital.

Second wife of George Withy (B 10.01.1886) (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Sarah Alice Stankley, his first wife. Elizabeth Alma died in 1934 (See death certificate).

10 James STANKLEY (1854- ) [274]. Born 5 May 1854, Tow Law Co Durham. Died.

In 1891 census, lived at 3, Hastings Terrace, King Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool and was employed as a Foreman Engine Wright.

In 1901 census, lived at 55, Elwick Road, West Hartlepool.

11 Jane Ann (Jennie) SWALWELL (c. 1854- ) [275]. Born c. 1854, Lanchester, Durham. Died.

3 Beryl JONES1 (1921- ) [53]. Born 31 Aug 1921, Wallasey. Died.

Sources

1In person
2Jennifer Stankley

Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946)

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Father: Edward WITHY, edward withy husband of annie treadgold

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Mother: Anne TREADGOLD, Annie_Treadgold_family

1 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

2 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

6 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

7 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

14 BROWER ( - ) [710].

15 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Sir Henry WITHY (1852-1922)

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Henry WITHY (Sir), HW_JP_HARTLEPOOL

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Father: Edward WITHY, Annie_Treadgold_family

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Mother: Sarah ATREE, Sarah atree

1 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

2 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

4 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

8 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

9 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

5 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

10 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

11 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

3 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

6 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

12 William ATTREE (c. 1748- ) [785]. Born c. 1748. Christened 27 Dec 1748.

13 Mary SENDALL ( - ) [786].

7 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

14 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.4 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

15 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

4"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

Henry WITHY (1882-1914)

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Henry Daubeny WITHY, henry daubney withy estate

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Father: Henry WITHY (Sir), HW_JP_HARTLEPOOL

1 Henry Daubeny WITHY (1882-1914) [444]. Born 16 Mar 1882, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Edith Emily WILSON frm Oct 1909 to Dec 1909. Died 10 Feb 1914, Hartlepool.

In 1901 census, is an Apprentice Marine Engineer

Died from from diabetes, reg district Hartlepool vol 10a

2 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Henry WITHY (1890- )

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Father: Henry Daubeny WITHY, henry daubney withy estate

1 Henry Forster WITHY1 (1890- ) [461]. Born 10 Oct 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died.

2 Henry Daubeny WITHY (1882-1914) [444]. Born 16 Mar 1882, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Edith Emily WILSON frm Oct 1909 to Dec 1909. Died 10 Feb 1914, Hartlepool.

In 1901 census, is an Apprentice Marine Engineer

Died from from diabetes, reg district Hartlepool vol 10a

4 Henry WITHY (Sir)2 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

3 Edith Emily WILSON (c. 1880- ) [460]. Born c. 1880. Died.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy 1999
2Barbara & David Withy

Herbert WITHY (1875- )

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Father: Edward WITHY, edward withy husband of annie treadgold

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Mother: Anne TREADGOLD, Annie_Treadgold_family

1 Herbert WITHY (1875- ) [429]. Born 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died.

2 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

6 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

7 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

14 BROWER ( - ) [710].

15 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Hester WITHY (1795-1834)

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Father: George (junior) WITHY, Quakersfriars Bristol

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Mother: Lydia HARWOOD, 1860, age 88, Edward and Lydia Withy deaths_1860

1 Hester WITHY (1795-1834) [114]. Born 25 Apr 1795, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr William SIMPSON 4 May 1825, Friends Meeting House, Frenchay. Died 30 Mar 1834, Melksham. Buried 6 Apr 1834, Melksham; Quaker cemetery King St, Wiltshire, England.

Unsure about DOB - may be 1804 ? (source Barbara & David Withy)

Hester Simpson, Melksham, Wilts. Aged 39 30 March 1834 Wife of Wm. Simpson, of Melksham. This beloved Friend was the daughter of George and Lydia Withy, of Melksham. Her mind was visited by her Heavenly Father's love in very early life; and there is good ground to believe, that she yielded to the regulating power thereof through life; and in the discharge of the duties devolving upon her as wife and parent, she was very exemplary. She bore a protracted and painful illness with great resignation to the Divine will, and peacefully departed, (as she expressed herself), "in full confidence in her Saviour;" in whom it is consolingly believed she was accepted.

Note from Salisbury and Winchester Journal - Salisbury,
Monday, May 16, 1825.- Married, Mr. Wm. Simpson, of Melksham, to Hester, daughter of Mr. Geo. Withy, of Downend (see: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dutillieul/ZOtherPapers/S&WJMay161825.html)

Marriage - 1825 5 4 Frenchay Friends record R2 579 597 49 23
death - Wiltshire R3 584 54.

2 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

4 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

5 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

10 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

11 Elizabeth GULSON3 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

3 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

6 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

12 Edward HARWOOD ( -c. 1769) [834]. Marr Hester BOYE 13 Feb 1726, Sidcot. Died c. 1769.

Lived in Frampton
Cotterell
Gloucestershire.

13 Hester BOYE ( -1777) [835]. Died 2 Jan 1777, Frenchay. Buried 7 Jan 1777, Frenchay.

Hester Boye (widow - Frenchay meeting) married Edward Harwood (Frampton Cotterel meeting).

7 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

14 William TANNER (c. 1708- ) [566]. Born c. 1708. Marr Rachel THOMAS c. 1733.

Hathern JUELL is shown as a "relation of & lived with William Tanner
- died 9 August 1754 buried in Thornbury (Frenchay Friends ref: R3 592 77).

15 Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769) [567]. Born c. 1711. Died c. 1769.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

3Barbara & David Withy

Ian WITHY (1965- )

1 Ian David WITHY1 (1965- ) [452]. Born 30 Mar 1965, Malacca, Maylasia. Marr Samantha DENNIS. Died.

2 David Ian WITHY1 (1939-2004) [450]. Born 8 Apr 1939, Birmingham. Marr Barbara O'CONNELL. Died 2004.

4 Vivian WITHY2 (1917- ) [447]. Born 30 Mar 1917, Newcastle. Marr Gwyneth ROBERTS. Died.

8 Vivian WITHY1 (1880-1922) [443]. Born 20 Sep 1880, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Edith Barbera CAMERON. Died 20 Jan 1922.

9 Edith Barbera CAMERON1 ( - ) [449]. Born. Died.

5 Gwyneth ROBERTS1 ( - ) [448]. Born. Died.

3 Barbara O'CONNELL ( - ) [451]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy
2Barbara & David Withy 1999

Ivan WITHY (1899-1986)

1 Ivan Maskell WITHY (1899-1986) [716]. Born 15 May 1899, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Olive Hilda SMITH (nee Stephenson) 26 Oct 1968, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 17 Oct 1986, Whakatane, New Zealand.

NZ Reg no. 1899/5002.

2 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

4 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

10 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

11 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

3 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Jack WITHY (1987- )

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Father: Michael WITHY, mike_w

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Mother: Sue BURNAND, sue_w

1 Jack WITHY1 (1987- ) [88]. Born 18 Nov 1987. Died.

2 Michael WITHY2 (1954- ) [54]. Born 3 Jun 1954, Birkenhead. Died.

4 Robert (Bob) WITHY (1928- ) [52]. Born 16 Aug 1928. Died.

8 George WITHY (1886-1967) [500]. Born 10 Jan 1886, Durham, West Hartlepool. Marr Sarah Alice STANKLEY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Marr Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON. Died 1967, Heswall nursing home.

Born in 1886, in West Hartlepool. Apprenticed as a Ships' draughtsman, he first moved to Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness).

In 1901 census, was living at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, with his parents (Reference: RG13 piece 4642 folio 209 page 49
In 1911 census, was living as a "lodger" at 34 West View Road Barrow in Furness (Reference: RG14PN25677 RG78PN1473 RD482 SD1 ED27 SN187)

He moved to Birkenhead in 1915 (living at 11, Ashburton Road) to take charge of the building of the first submarine contract obtained for the Shipyard. For 35 years, he was the senior Naval architect on Admiralty construction at Cammell Laird & Co. (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd., Birkenhead. He supervised all their Naval construction, including the battleships Rodney and Prince of Wales. The first Ark Royal, and many smaller vessels.

He was married 3 times. First to Sarah Alice Stankley (1916). She died in the 1918 flue epidemic. He then married her sister, Elizabeth Alma Stankley. Following her death in 1934 from 'a stomach problem', he married Margaret Ellen Gibson on 26/09/1936. (details from Jennifer Stankley)

9 Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY3 (1890-1934) [162]. Born 6 Feb 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 28 Jan 1934, Birkenhead General Hospital.

Second wife of George Withy (B 10.01.1886) (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Sarah Alice Stankley, his first wife. Elizabeth Alma died in 1934 (See death certificate).

5 Beryl JONES4 (1921- ) [53]. Born 31 Aug 1921, Wallasey. Died.

3 Sue BURNAND1 (1956- ) [55]. Born 1 Jun 1956. Died.

Sources

1Gillian Withy (nee Lamb)
2Sister & Mother
3Jennifer Stankley
4In person

John WITHY (1809-1882)

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Father: George (junior) WITHY, Quakersfriars Bristol

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Mother: Lydia HARWOOD, 1860, age 88, Edward and Lydia Withy deaths_1860

1 John WITHY1 (1809-1882) [467]. Born 2 Oct 1809, Mangotsfield, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary WRIGHT 14 Jul 1840, London. Died 29 Dec 1882.

In 1837, John Withy, a wollen draper from Bristol, bought 5 shares (£250) in the Bristol and Gloucestershire Extension Railway (see House of Commons papers, Volume 48 - 28 iii)

Lived at 13, Charlotte Street, Bristol

In Hunt & Co.'s Directory for Gloucester, Bristol & Welsh towns, 1849, a John Withy lived at 12, Frederick Place, Clifton.

In Webster & Co.'s Directory of Bristol & Glamorganshire, 1865 a Jno Withy lived at Portland ho, Kingsdown

2 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

4 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

5 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

10 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

11 Elizabeth GULSON4 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

3 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

6 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

12 Edward HARWOOD ( -c. 1769) [834]. Marr Hester BOYE 13 Feb 1726, Sidcot. Died c. 1769.

Lived in Frampton
Cotterell
Gloucestershire.

13 Hester BOYE ( -1777) [835]. Died 2 Jan 1777, Frenchay. Buried 7 Jan 1777, Frenchay.

Hester Boye (widow - Frenchay meeting) married Edward Harwood (Frampton Cotterel meeting).

7 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

14 William TANNER (c. 1708- ) [566]. Born c. 1708. Marr Rachel THOMAS c. 1733.

Hathern JUELL is shown as a "relation of & lived with William Tanner
- died 9 August 1754 buried in Thornbury (Frenchay Friends ref: R3 592 77).

15 Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769) [567]. Born c. 1711. Died c. 1769.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy 1999
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

4Barbara & David Withy

John WITHY ( - )

1 John WITHY ( - ) [1163].

2 Henry Forster WITHY1 (1890- ) [461]. Born 10 Oct 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died.

4 Henry Daubeny WITHY (1882-1914) [444]. Born 16 Mar 1882, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Edith Emily WILSON frm Oct 1909 to Dec 1909. Died 10 Feb 1914, Hartlepool.

In 1901 census, is an Apprentice Marine Engineer

Died from from diabetes, reg district Hartlepool vol 10a

8 Henry WITHY (Sir)2 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

9 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

5 Edith Emily WILSON (c. 1880- ) [460]. Born c. 1880. Died.

3 Joan WOMERSLEY ( - ) [1162].

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy 1999
2Barbara & David Withy

John WITHY (1766- )

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Mother: Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER), 1822, age 93, Mary Withy death 1822

1 John Canvin WITHY1 (1766- ) [464]. Born 1766, Bristol, Gloucester. Died.

2 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

3 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

6 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

7 Elizabeth GULSON2 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

14 John GULSON (1685-1728) [168]. Born 29 Dec 1685, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Sarah LLOYD 1713. Died 4 Mar 1728.

15 Sarah LLOYD (1689-1732) [167]. Born 12 Jan 1689, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Died 1732.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy 1999
2Barbara & David Withy

John WITHY (1875-1899)

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Father: Alfred WITHY, 151 Stocton Road West Hartlepool

1 John Henry WITHY (1875-1899) [137]. Born 6 Mar 1875, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 24 Nov 1899.

2 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Joyce WITHY (1900-1991)

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Father: Alfred James WITHY, Ashville_College

1 Joyce WITHY (1900-1991) [719]. Born 12 Mar 1900. Died 30 Jun 1991, Auckland, New Zealand.

2 Alfred James WITHY (1869- ) [426]. Born 4 Dec 1869, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died.

Born in England in 1869.
Was educated at Ashville College, Pannal, Yorkshire (West riding) (It was founded as a Methodist boarding school for boys in 1877) in 1881 Census (with brother Arthur).
Alfred Withy arrived in New Zealand in 1884 with his father, Edward and mother Anne.

4 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

10 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

11 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

3 Orinthea ( - ) [717].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Kate WITHY (1985- )

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Father: Michael WITHY, mike_w

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Mother: Sue BURNAND, sue_w

1 Kate WITHY1 (1985- ) [87]. Born 7 Mar 1985. Died.

2 Michael WITHY2 (1954- ) [54]. Born 3 Jun 1954, Birkenhead. Died.

4 Robert (Bob) WITHY (1928- ) [52]. Born 16 Aug 1928. Died.

8 George WITHY (1886-1967) [500]. Born 10 Jan 1886, Durham, West Hartlepool. Marr Sarah Alice STANKLEY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Marr Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON. Died 1967, Heswall nursing home.

Born in 1886, in West Hartlepool. Apprenticed as a Ships' draughtsman, he first moved to Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness).

In 1901 census, was living at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, with his parents (Reference: RG13 piece 4642 folio 209 page 49
In 1911 census, was living as a "lodger" at 34 West View Road Barrow in Furness (Reference: RG14PN25677 RG78PN1473 RD482 SD1 ED27 SN187)

He moved to Birkenhead in 1915 (living at 11, Ashburton Road) to take charge of the building of the first submarine contract obtained for the Shipyard. For 35 years, he was the senior Naval architect on Admiralty construction at Cammell Laird & Co. (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd., Birkenhead. He supervised all their Naval construction, including the battleships Rodney and Prince of Wales. The first Ark Royal, and many smaller vessels.

He was married 3 times. First to Sarah Alice Stankley (1916). She died in the 1918 flue epidemic. He then married her sister, Elizabeth Alma Stankley. Following her death in 1934 from 'a stomach problem', he married Margaret Ellen Gibson on 26/09/1936. (details from Jennifer Stankley)

9 Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY3 (1890-1934) [162]. Born 6 Feb 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 28 Jan 1934, Birkenhead General Hospital.

Second wife of George Withy (B 10.01.1886) (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Sarah Alice Stankley, his first wife. Elizabeth Alma died in 1934 (See death certificate).

5 Beryl JONES4 (1921- ) [53]. Born 31 Aug 1921, Wallasey. Died.

3 Sue BURNAND1 (1956- ) [55]. Born 1 Jun 1956. Died.

Sources

1Gillian Withy (nee Lamb)
2Sister & Mother
3Jennifer Stankley
4In person

Kathleen WITHY ( - )

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Father: Arthur WITHY, Arthur Withy (possibly) (2)

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Mother: Kate HOULD (or ruth gould?), arthur and bertha withy weddings 13 feb 1897

1 Kathleen Mary WITHY ( - ) [572]. Marr James Lockie STEWART 20 Dec 1926.

Marriage announced in Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 149, 21 December 1926, Page 13 (Joan Withy was a bridesmaid).

2 Arthur WITHY (1870-1943) [427]. Born 9 Feb 1870, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Kate HOULD (or ruth gould?) 13 Feb 1897. Died 24 Sep 1943, Eastbourne, New Zealand.

Born in England in 1870,
Was educated at Ashville College, Pannal, Yorkshire (West riding) (It was founded as a Methodist boarding school for boys in 1877) in 1881 Census (with brother Alfred).
Arthur Withy arrived in New Zealand in 1884 with his father, Edward and mother Anne.
An Arthur Edward Withy (BA) was a successful candidate in the Incorporated Law Society examinations on 15 & 16 January 1889 (The Times, February 2, 1889) and on 17 & 18 June 1890 (The Times, July 5, 1890).

He returned to England in April 1892, to acquire training as a journalist.

He was a journalist and prominent single-taxer (i.e. land tax) and follower of Henry George. He was Secretary of the New Zealand Land Values League.

Arthur Withy was a Liberal Party (UK) candidate for South Herefordshire in the United Kingdom in 1895. He returned to New Zealand and stood as a candidate for the New Zealand Liberal Party for the Parnell electorate in 1896.
Following his marriage to Katie Hould (13 february 1897), the couple returned to England, (departing on the Anglian, to join the Kaikoura) where he intended to resume his profession as a Journalist.
In 1901 Census, was living at 22 Station Road, Chingford Village, Essex (next to a Barclays Bank). his occupation was Private Secretary To M P.

He was a member of the United Labour Party National Executive 1912-13 and an Independent Labour candidate for Auckland East in 1911.
In 1913, he lived at Goldie's Bray and Wellington in 1914 and he was still in Wellington in 1942.
Arthur Withy died in 1943. Withy's father Edward Withy had been a shipbuilder in England until he emigrated to New Zealand in 1884. He represented Newton in the New Zealand Parliament from 1887 to 1890.

4 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

10 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

11 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

3 Kate HOULD (or ruth gould?) ( - ) [561].

6 Richard A HOULD (c. 1833-c. 1920) [1054]. Born c. 1833. Died c. 1920.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Locksley WITHY (1907- )

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Father: Alfred James WITHY, Ashville_College

1 Locksley WITHY (1907- ) [720]. Born 1907.

NZ Records - 1907/15071.

2 Alfred James WITHY (1869- ) [426]. Born 4 Dec 1869, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died.

Born in England in 1869.
Was educated at Ashville College, Pannal, Yorkshire (West riding) (It was founded as a Methodist boarding school for boys in 1877) in 1881 Census (with brother Arthur).
Alfred Withy arrived in New Zealand in 1884 with his father, Edward and mother Anne.

4 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

10 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

11 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

3 Orinthea ( - ) [717].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Lydia WITHY (1814-c. 1851)

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Lydia WITHY, 1851, age 37, Lydia and samuel withy deaths 1851

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Father: George (junior) WITHY, Quakersfriars Bristol

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Mother: Lydia HARWOOD, 1860, age 88, Edward and Lydia Withy deaths_1860

1 Lydia WITHY (1814-c. 1851) [121]. Born 18 Mar 1814. Died c. 9 Jun 1851, Bourton, Claverham.

Unsure about DOB - may be 1814 ? (source Barbara & David Withy).

2 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

4 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

5 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

10 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

11 Elizabeth GULSON3 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

3 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

6 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

12 Edward HARWOOD ( -c. 1769) [834]. Marr Hester BOYE 13 Feb 1726, Sidcot. Died c. 1769.

Lived in Frampton
Cotterell
Gloucestershire.

13 Hester BOYE ( -1777) [835]. Died 2 Jan 1777, Frenchay. Buried 7 Jan 1777, Frenchay.

Hester Boye (widow - Frenchay meeting) married Edward Harwood (Frampton Cotterel meeting).

7 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

14 William TANNER (c. 1708- ) [566]. Born c. 1708. Marr Rachel THOMAS c. 1733.

Hathern JUELL is shown as a "relation of & lived with William Tanner
- died 9 August 1754 buried in Thornbury (Frenchay Friends ref: R3 592 77).

15 Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769) [567]. Born c. 1711. Died c. 1769.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

3Barbara & David Withy

Lydia WITHY (1856-1936)

1 Lydia Caroline WITHY1 (1856-1936) [475]. Born 18 Mar 1856, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1936.

2 John WITHY2 (1809-1882) [467]. Born 2 Oct 1809, Mangotsfield, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary WRIGHT 14 Jul 1840, London. Died 29 Dec 1882.

In 1837, John Withy, a wollen draper from Bristol, bought 5 shares (£250) in the Bristol and Gloucestershire Extension Railway (see House of Commons papers, Volume 48 - 28 iii)

Lived at 13, Charlotte Street, Bristol

In Hunt & Co.'s Directory for Gloucester, Bristol & Welsh towns, 1849, a John Withy lived at 12, Frederick Place, Clifton.

In Webster & Co.'s Directory of Bristol & Glamorganshire, 1865 a Jno Withy lived at Portland ho, Kingsdown

4 George (junior) WITHY3,4 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

8 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

9 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

5 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

10 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

11 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

3 Mary WRIGHT (1815-1886) [468]. Born 26 Sep 1815, Bristol, Gloucester (Park street). Died 27 Apr 1886, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester.5

6 James Ireland WRIGHT (1785-1842) [814]. Born 6 Mar 1785, Bristol. Marr Rachel MESSER 15 Jan 1813, London. Died 26 Feb 1842, Clifton, Bristol.

12 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

13 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

7 Rachel MESSER (1789-1837) [815]. Born 10 May 1789, London. Died 29 Jan 1837, Bristol.

14 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

15 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy
2Barbara & David Withy 1999
3"Quaker Connections".
4Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

5Ibid. ID: I17913
Name: John WITHY
Reference Number: P4760
Sex: M
Birth: 2 OCT 1809 in Downend, Gloucestershire
Death: 26 DEC 1895 in Clifton, Bristol

Lydia WITHY (1849-1849)

1 Lydia Harwood WITHY (1849-1849) [471]. Born 28 Nov 1849, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 24 Dec 1849, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester.

2 John WITHY1 (1809-1882) [467]. Born 2 Oct 1809, Mangotsfield, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary WRIGHT 14 Jul 1840, London. Died 29 Dec 1882.

In 1837, John Withy, a wollen draper from Bristol, bought 5 shares (£250) in the Bristol and Gloucestershire Extension Railway (see House of Commons papers, Volume 48 - 28 iii)

Lived at 13, Charlotte Street, Bristol

In Hunt & Co.'s Directory for Gloucester, Bristol & Welsh towns, 1849, a John Withy lived at 12, Frederick Place, Clifton.

In Webster & Co.'s Directory of Bristol & Glamorganshire, 1865 a Jno Withy lived at Portland ho, Kingsdown

4 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

8 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

9 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

5 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

10 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

11 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

3 Mary WRIGHT (1815-1886) [468]. Born 26 Sep 1815, Bristol, Gloucester (Park street). Died 27 Apr 1886, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester.4

6 James Ireland WRIGHT (1785-1842) [814]. Born 6 Mar 1785, Bristol. Marr Rachel MESSER 15 Jan 1813, London. Died 26 Feb 1842, Clifton, Bristol.

12 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

13 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

7 Rachel MESSER (1789-1837) [815]. Born 10 May 1789, London. Died 29 Jan 1837, Bristol.

14 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

15 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy 1999
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

4Ibid. ID: I17913
Name: John WITHY
Reference Number: P4760
Sex: M
Birth: 2 OCT 1809 in Downend, Gloucestershire
Death: 26 DEC 1895 in Clifton, Bristol

Margaret WITHY (1933- )

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Father: Edward Albert WITHY, e a withy

1 Margaret WITHY (1933- ) [146]. Born 13 Jul 1933. Died.

2 Edward Albert WITHY (1873-1961) [136]. Born 8 Sep 1873, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 11 May 1961.

Whilst George Withy (DOB 1924) was out walking with 'Uncle Ted' (Edward), he remarked that he seemed to be limping. He replied "I was born with one leg longer than the other!".
To this day, it is not known whether he meant this or if it was one of a series of unlikely answers to a question that he found to be boring or impertinent. As George came to know Ted better, he realised that he did not trade in anything but the truth, particularly in dealing with youngsters, and he has now happily settled for the first answer. He was the alto member of the Stranton chorister quartet for 70 years.

4 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

3 Emily BLACKWOOD (1891-1970) [143]. Born 24 Oct 1891. Died 6 Aug 1970.

Margaret WITHY ( - )

1 Margaret Joan WITHY ( - ) [766]. Marr John Grimmer (Rob) CHAMBERLAIN 20 Sep 1974, Darwin, NT.

2 Rupert WITHY (1902-1985) [758]. Born 21 Feb 1902, Opouriao, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Margaret (Rita) RENDALL 14 Aug 1940, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 3 Apr 1985, Whakatane, New Zealand.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Margaret (Rita) RENDALL (1910-1999) [759]. Born 23 Dec 1910, Cambridge, NZ. Died 17 Nov 1999, Whakatane, New Zealand.

6 Arthur RENDALL ( - ) [760].

7 Florence O`KEEFE ( - ) [761].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Marion WITHY (1871-1954)

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Father: Edward WITHY, edward withy husband of annie treadgold

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Mother: Anne TREADGOLD, Annie_Treadgold_family

1 Marion WITHY (1871-1954) [428]. Born 16 Feb 1871, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Theodore WEST 1894. Died 15 May 1954, Mt Eden, Auckland.

Attended Newton East Public School in 1886 (Auckland Star, Volume XVII, Issue 808, 24 December 1886, Page 2). In 1887, came second in a Public School Drawing Competition (Auckland Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 80, 5 April 1887, Page 4).

2 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

6 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

7 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

14 BROWER ( - ) [710].

15 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Mary WITHY (1802-1865)

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Father: George (junior) WITHY, Quakersfriars Bristol

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Mother: Lydia HARWOOD, 1860, age 88, Edward and Lydia Withy deaths_1860

1 Mary WITHY (1802-1865) [117]. Born 9 Feb 1802, Bristol, Gloucester.1 Marr Edward (or edmund?) NAISH 9 May 1832, Portishead. Died 1865.

Believe christened 21.08.1802 (Source - Barbara & David Withy 1999).

2 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

4 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

5 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

10 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

11 Elizabeth GULSON4 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

3 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

6 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

12 Edward HARWOOD ( -c. 1769) [834]. Marr Hester BOYE 13 Feb 1726, Sidcot. Died c. 1769.

Lived in Frampton
Cotterell
Gloucestershire.

13 Hester BOYE ( -1777) [835]. Died 2 Jan 1777, Frenchay. Buried 7 Jan 1777, Frenchay.

Hester Boye (widow - Frenchay meeting) married Edward Harwood (Frampton Cotterel meeting).

7 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

14 William TANNER (c. 1708- ) [566]. Born c. 1708. Marr Rachel THOMAS c. 1733.

Hathern JUELL is shown as a "relation of & lived with William Tanner
- died 9 August 1754 buried in Thornbury (Frenchay Friends ref: R3 592 77).

15 Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769) [567]. Born c. 1711. Died c. 1769.

Sources

1"Birth records".
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

4Barbara & David Withy

Mary WITHY (c. 1784- )

1 Mary WITHY (c. 1784- ) [466]. Born c. 1784, Bristol, Gloucester. Died.

Two of the sons of the above William Stratford, William and Henry, became Partners in a Silversmith business, being credited for the invention of Silver Plating, and were established on Church Street, and Bramall Lane, in Sheffield, but afterwards towards the end of his life, William resided at Mosborough, and died on the 18th of April 1859, aged 72 years, being interred at Eckington.

William Stratford, besides being married to the daughter of William Grey, married secondly Mary Withy, Aunt to Frederick Withy Horsefield, who married William Stratford's daughter by his first wife. ( another marriage and Family confusion).

Mary Withys father, a Quaker, became estranged from the Society, and was of the same Family as George Withy, a distinguished Minister of the Society of Friends of Melksham, County Wiltshire. She claimed descent through her mother from Sir Richard Grevis of Mosley Hall, County Worcester, and her relatives claimed the Estate. She died on the 19th of August 1874.

There are still Branches of the Family living in the Sheffield area who are descended from the afar said Thomas Stratford. (from: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/Colin/Misc/Stratfords/Stratfords08.html).

2 John Canvin WITHY1 (1766- ) [464]. Born 1766, Bristol, Gloucester. Died.

4 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

5 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

10 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

11 Elizabeth GULSON2 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

3 Mary (c. 1760- ) [570]. Born c. 1760, Gloucs, England.

16 April 1781 John Withy married Mary Pouncer?

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy 1999
2Barbara & David Withy

Mary WITHY (1846-1888)

1 Mary Elizabeth WITHY (1846-1888) [469]. Born 11 Jul 1846, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 2 Oct 1888, Bristol, Gloucester.

2 John WITHY1 (1809-1882) [467]. Born 2 Oct 1809, Mangotsfield, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary WRIGHT 14 Jul 1840, London. Died 29 Dec 1882.

In 1837, John Withy, a wollen draper from Bristol, bought 5 shares (£250) in the Bristol and Gloucestershire Extension Railway (see House of Commons papers, Volume 48 - 28 iii)

Lived at 13, Charlotte Street, Bristol

In Hunt & Co.'s Directory for Gloucester, Bristol & Welsh towns, 1849, a John Withy lived at 12, Frederick Place, Clifton.

In Webster & Co.'s Directory of Bristol & Glamorganshire, 1865 a Jno Withy lived at Portland ho, Kingsdown

4 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

8 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

9 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

5 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

10 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

11 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

3 Mary WRIGHT (1815-1886) [468]. Born 26 Sep 1815, Bristol, Gloucester (Park street). Died 27 Apr 1886, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester.4

6 James Ireland WRIGHT (1785-1842) [814]. Born 6 Mar 1785, Bristol. Marr Rachel MESSER 15 Jan 1813, London. Died 26 Feb 1842, Clifton, Bristol.

12 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

13 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

7 Rachel MESSER (1789-1837) [815]. Born 10 May 1789, London. Died 29 Jan 1837, Bristol.

14 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

15 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy 1999
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

4Ibid. ID: I17913
Name: John WITHY
Reference Number: P4760
Sex: M
Birth: 2 OCT 1809 in Downend, Gloucestershire
Death: 26 DEC 1895 in Clifton, Bristol

Mary WITHY ( - )

1 Mary Theresa WITHY ( - ) [746]. Marr Sidney WATTERS 9 Jan 1954, Whakatane, New Zealand.

2 Rolfe WITHY (1901-1973) [742]. Born 4 Jan 1901, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Catherine Mary O`BRIEN 23 Jun 1931, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 13 May 1973, Whakatane, New Zealand.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Catherine Mary O`BRIEN (1908-1974) [743]. Born 24 Oct 1908, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 5 Aug 1974, Auckland, New Zealand.

6 Michael O`BRIEN ( - ) [744].

7 Susan GOUGH ( - ) [745].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Michael WITHY (1954- )

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Michael WITHY, mike_w

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Father: Robert (Bob) WITHY, bob_w

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Mother: Beryl JONES, beryl_w

1 Michael WITHY1 (1954- ) [54]. Born 3 Jun 1954, Birkenhead. Died.

2 Robert (Bob) WITHY (1928- ) [52]. Born 16 Aug 1928. Died.

4 George WITHY (1886-1967) [500]. Born 10 Jan 1886, Durham, West Hartlepool. Marr Sarah Alice STANKLEY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Marr Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON. Died 1967, Heswall nursing home.

Born in 1886, in West Hartlepool. Apprenticed as a Ships' draughtsman, he first moved to Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness).

In 1901 census, was living at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, with his parents (Reference: RG13 piece 4642 folio 209 page 49
In 1911 census, was living as a "lodger" at 34 West View Road Barrow in Furness (Reference: RG14PN25677 RG78PN1473 RD482 SD1 ED27 SN187)

He moved to Birkenhead in 1915 (living at 11, Ashburton Road) to take charge of the building of the first submarine contract obtained for the Shipyard. For 35 years, he was the senior Naval architect on Admiralty construction at Cammell Laird & Co. (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd., Birkenhead. He supervised all their Naval construction, including the battleships Rodney and Prince of Wales. The first Ark Royal, and many smaller vessels.

He was married 3 times. First to Sarah Alice Stankley (1916). She died in the 1918 flue epidemic. He then married her sister, Elizabeth Alma Stankley. Following her death in 1934 from 'a stomach problem', he married Margaret Ellen Gibson on 26/09/1936. (details from Jennifer Stankley)

8 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

9 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

5 Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY2 (1890-1934) [162]. Born 6 Feb 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 28 Jan 1934, Birkenhead General Hospital.

Second wife of George Withy (B 10.01.1886) (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Sarah Alice Stankley, his first wife. Elizabeth Alma died in 1934 (See death certificate).

10 James STANKLEY (1854- ) [274]. Born 5 May 1854, Tow Law Co Durham. Died.

In 1891 census, lived at 3, Hastings Terrace, King Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool and was employed as a Foreman Engine Wright.

In 1901 census, lived at 55, Elwick Road, West Hartlepool.

11 Jane Ann (Jennie) SWALWELL (c. 1854- ) [275]. Born c. 1854, Lanchester, Durham. Died.

3 Beryl JONES3 (1921- ) [53]. Born 31 Aug 1921, Wallasey. Died.

Sources

1Sister & Mother
2Jennifer Stankley
3In person

Michael WITHY (1912- )

1 Michael WITHY1 (1912- ) [463]. Born 13 Mar 1912, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died.

2 Ernest WITHY2 (1884-1921) [441]. Born 26 May 1884, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Eileen DURLACHER 21 May 1912. Died 1921.

4 Henry WITHY (Sir)2 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

3 Eileen DURLACHER ( - ) [462]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy 1999
2Barbara & David Withy

Pamela WITHY (1954- )

picture

Pamela Kay WITHY, 2009, age 55, kay1

picture

Father: George WITHY, George Withy

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Mother: Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY, 2009, age 84, betty2

1 Pamela Kay WITHY1 (1954- ) [25]. Born 16 May 1954. Marr Andrew FELTON 26 Jul 1982. Died.

2 George WITHY2 (1924-1998) [8]. Born 15 May 1924. Marr Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY 15 Apr 1950, St Lawrence Church, Northfield, Birmingham. Died 17 Nov 1998, 3 Woodside Road, Irby, Wirral.

George Withy attended Bikenhead Park High School and served with the Royal Artillery during World War II. He began his career in journalism in the 1940's as a trainee with the old Birkenhead News and then spent several years working for newspapers in the Midlands, before returning to Merseyside in 1960 to the Daily Post as a sub-editor. Later, he became chief sub-editor. George then joined the Liverpool Echo, where he was night news editor for many years before becoming assistant editor and retring in 1989.
George Withy was synonymous on merseyside with the Institute of Journalists (IOJ), (now the Chartered IOJ) and was for many years the Liverpool District Chairman as well as the Chairman of the national Salaries and Conditions Board. He was a form
er President of the Institute, and also served for a number of years on the Press Council. He was awarded a life Fellowship of the CIOJ on 1 March 1998 He suffered from Altzheimer's Disease during the latter years of his life, but remained at home in Irby throughout his illness, cared for by his wife, Betty, and their two daughters Carol and Kay. He died peacefully at home, with his family at his side. The funeral took place at St Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston. (See Obituary Notices & Journalism Training Centre Dedication).

4 George WITHY (1886-1967) [500]. Born 10 Jan 1886, Durham, West Hartlepool. Marr Sarah Alice STANKLEY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Marr Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON. Died 1967, Heswall nursing home.

Born in 1886, in West Hartlepool. Apprenticed as a Ships' draughtsman, he first moved to Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness).

In 1901 census, was living at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, with his parents (Reference: RG13 piece 4642 folio 209 page 49
In 1911 census, was living as a "lodger" at 34 West View Road Barrow in Furness (Reference: RG14PN25677 RG78PN1473 RD482 SD1 ED27 SN187)

He moved to Birkenhead in 1915 (living at 11, Ashburton Road) to take charge of the building of the first submarine contract obtained for the Shipyard. For 35 years, he was the senior Naval architect on Admiralty construction at Cammell Laird & Co. (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd., Birkenhead. He supervised all their Naval construction, including the battleships Rodney and Prince of Wales. The first Ark Royal, and many smaller vessels.

He was married 3 times. First to Sarah Alice Stankley (1916). She died in the 1918 flue epidemic. He then married her sister, Elizabeth Alma Stankley. Following her death in 1934 from 'a stomach problem', he married Margaret Ellen Gibson on 26/09/1936. (details from Jennifer Stankley)

8 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

9 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

5 Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY3 (1890-1934) [162]. Born 6 Feb 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 28 Jan 1934, Birkenhead General Hospital.

Second wife of George Withy (B 10.01.1886) (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Sarah Alice Stankley, his first wife. Elizabeth Alma died in 1934 (See death certificate).

10 James STANKLEY (1854- ) [274]. Born 5 May 1854, Tow Law Co Durham. Died.

In 1891 census, lived at 3, Hastings Terrace, King Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool and was employed as a Foreman Engine Wright.

In 1901 census, lived at 55, Elwick Road, West Hartlepool.

11 Jane Ann (Jennie) SWALWELL (c. 1854- ) [275]. Born c. 1854, Lanchester, Durham. Died.

3 Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY1 (1925-2014) [9]. Born 14 Sep 1925, Northfield, Birmingham(at home). Died 21 Feb 2014, Elderhome, Clatterbridge.

6 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

12 Avon GRAY (1859-c. 1923) [260]. Born 10 Sep 1859, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire. Marr Emily Louisa ALLEN 5 Feb 1885. Died c. 1923.

In 1911 Census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath
In 1901 Census, lived at: Featherstone Road, Kings Norton
In 1891 census, Profession was: Commission Agent and lived at: 8, Featherstone Road, Kings Norton, Kings Heath
In 1881 Census, Profession was: Manufactr Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys; lived at: Laburnam Cottage, Taylor Rd, Kings Norton (with mother - shown as Widow)
In 1871 Census, lived at: Moseley Road, Aston, Birmingham, County:
Warwickshire

13 Emily Louisa ALLEN (1857- ) [261]. Born 1857, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Died.

7 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON4 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

14 William Clifford WILSON (1861- ) [58]. Born 1861, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Marr Alice Clara BULL 1881, Kings Norton, Worcestershire.

15 Alice Clara BULL (1862-1927) [59]. Born 1862, Sussex Brighton. Died 20 May 1927.

Sources

1In person
2In person, Wife (D B Gray) & obituaries
3Jennifer Stankley
4Daughter - D B Gray

Patricia WITHY ( - )

1 Patricia May WITHY ( - ) [764]. Marr Alan Christopher SILVESTER 12 Aug 1967, Matata, Whakatane.

2 Rupert WITHY (1902-1985) [758]. Born 21 Feb 1902, Opouriao, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Margaret (Rita) RENDALL 14 Aug 1940, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 3 Apr 1985, Whakatane, New Zealand.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Margaret (Rita) RENDALL (1910-1999) [759]. Born 23 Dec 1910, Cambridge, NZ. Died 17 Nov 1999, Whakatane, New Zealand.

6 Arthur RENDALL ( - ) [760].

7 Florence O`KEEFE ( - ) [761].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Peter WITHY (1934-2010)

1 Peter Michael WITHY (1934-2010) [748]. Born 7 May 1934, Whakatane, New Zealand. Marr Joan Ann KELLY 15 Jun 1963, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 13 Mar 2010, Whakatane Hospital, Whakatane, NZ.

2 Rolfe WITHY (1901-1973) [742]. Born 4 Jan 1901, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Catherine Mary O`BRIEN 23 Jun 1931, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 13 May 1973, Whakatane, New Zealand.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Catherine Mary O`BRIEN (1908-1974) [743]. Born 24 Oct 1908, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 5 Aug 1974, Auckland, New Zealand.

6 Michael O`BRIEN ( - ) [744].

7 Susan GOUGH ( - ) [745].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Philip WITHY ( - )

1 Philip John WITHY ( - ) [770]. Marr Susan Jenny BURGESS 26 Oct 1974, New Plymouth.

2 Rupert WITHY (1902-1985) [758]. Born 21 Feb 1902, Opouriao, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Margaret (Rita) RENDALL 14 Aug 1940, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 3 Apr 1985, Whakatane, New Zealand.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Margaret (Rita) RENDALL (1910-1999) [759]. Born 23 Dec 1910, Cambridge, NZ. Died 17 Nov 1999, Whakatane, New Zealand.

6 Arthur RENDALL ( - ) [760].

7 Florence O`KEEFE ( - ) [761].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Rachel WITHY (1840-1928)

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Father: Edward WITHY, Annie_Treadgold_family

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Mother: Sarah ATREE, Sarah atree

1 Rachel WITHY (1840-1928) [127]. Born 27 Dec 1840, Portland Square, Bristol. Died 10 Feb 1928.

in 1861 census, WITHY, Rachel - Boarder at the Lion Hotel, Bridge Row, Builth, County of Brecknockshire - Unmarried age 20 Born in Bristol

Attended Silcot School between 1850 and 1857.

2 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

4 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

8 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

9 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

5 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

10 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

11 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

3 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

6 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

12 William ATTREE (c. 1748- ) [785]. Born c. 1748. Christened 27 Dec 1748.

13 Mary SENDALL ( - ) [786].

7 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

14 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.3 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

15 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

3"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

Rachel WITHY (1799-1840)

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Rachel WITHY, Rachel Tanner death 1840

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Father: George (junior) WITHY, Quakersfriars Bristol

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Mother: Lydia HARWOOD, 1860, age 88, Edward and Lydia Withy deaths_1860

1 Rachel WITHY (1799-1840) [113]. Born 22 Jul 1799, Castle Precincts, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr James TANNER 17 May 1826, Frenchay, Somerset. Died 27 Jan 1840, Portishead, Somerset.

2 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

4 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

5 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

10 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

11 Elizabeth GULSON3 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

3 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

6 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

12 Edward HARWOOD ( -c. 1769) [834]. Marr Hester BOYE 13 Feb 1726, Sidcot. Died c. 1769.

Lived in Frampton
Cotterell
Gloucestershire.

13 Hester BOYE ( -1777) [835]. Died 2 Jan 1777, Frenchay. Buried 7 Jan 1777, Frenchay.

Hester Boye (widow - Frenchay meeting) married Edward Harwood (Frampton Cotterel meeting).

7 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

14 William TANNER (c. 1708- ) [566]. Born c. 1708. Marr Rachel THOMAS c. 1733.

Hathern JUELL is shown as a "relation of & lived with William Tanner
- died 9 August 1754 buried in Thornbury (Frenchay Friends ref: R3 592 77).

15 Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769) [567]. Born c. 1711. Died c. 1769.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

3Barbara & David Withy

Rachel WITHY (1927- )

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Father: Edward Albert WITHY, e a withy

1 Rachel ('Rae') WITHY (1927- ) [145]. Born 6 Jun 1927. Marr John Septimus YUILL 1950, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died.

On an occasion when Rae was away at Durham University, Uncle Ted organised a bus trip of her contemporaries and friends to go and see her. He counted most of the group several times (but avoided paying any fares twice), announced that the whole f
amily was visiting, and turned the event into an impromptu 'pantomime', much to the amusement of all the other passengers.

2 Edward Albert WITHY (1873-1961) [136]. Born 8 Sep 1873, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 11 May 1961.

Whilst George Withy (DOB 1924) was out walking with 'Uncle Ted' (Edward), he remarked that he seemed to be limping. He replied "I was born with one leg longer than the other!".
To this day, it is not known whether he meant this or if it was one of a series of unlikely answers to a question that he found to be boring or impertinent. As George came to know Ted better, he realised that he did not trade in anything but the truth, particularly in dealing with youngsters, and he has now happily settled for the first answer. He was the alto member of the Stranton chorister quartet for 70 years.

4 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

3 Emily BLACKWOOD (1891-1970) [143]. Born 24 Oct 1891. Died 6 Aug 1970.

Rachel WITHY (1891-1979)

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Father: Henry WITHY (Sir), HW_JP_HARTLEPOOL

1 Rachel Madeline WITHY (1891-1979) [446]. Born 31 Dec 1891, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Kenneth MACLELLAN 2 Apr 1913, Stranton Parish Church, W Hartelpool. Died 16 Apr 1979.

Rachel was bridesmaid to Dora nannette Pyman in 1912.

2 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Robert WITHY (1928- )

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Robert (Bob) WITHY, bob_w

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Father: George WITHY, gw1_bs (3)

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Mother: Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY, 1956, age 66, GW&MG_MS

1 Robert (Bob) WITHY (1928- ) [52]. Born 16 Aug 1928. Died.

2 George WITHY (1886-1967) [500]. Born 10 Jan 1886, Durham, West Hartlepool. Marr Sarah Alice STANKLEY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Marr Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON. Died 1967, Heswall nursing home.

Born in 1886, in West Hartlepool. Apprenticed as a Ships' draughtsman, he first moved to Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness).

In 1901 census, was living at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, with his parents (Reference: RG13 piece 4642 folio 209 page 49
In 1911 census, was living as a "lodger" at 34 West View Road Barrow in Furness (Reference: RG14PN25677 RG78PN1473 RD482 SD1 ED27 SN187)

He moved to Birkenhead in 1915 (living at 11, Ashburton Road) to take charge of the building of the first submarine contract obtained for the Shipyard. For 35 years, he was the senior Naval architect on Admiralty construction at Cammell Laird & Co. (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd., Birkenhead. He supervised all their Naval construction, including the battleships Rodney and Prince of Wales. The first Ark Royal, and many smaller vessels.

He was married 3 times. First to Sarah Alice Stankley (1916). She died in the 1918 flue epidemic. He then married her sister, Elizabeth Alma Stankley. Following her death in 1934 from 'a stomach problem', he married Margaret Ellen Gibson on 26/09/1936. (details from Jennifer Stankley)

4 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

3 Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY1 (1890-1934) [162]. Born 6 Feb 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 28 Jan 1934, Birkenhead General Hospital.

Second wife of George Withy (B 10.01.1886) (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Sarah Alice Stankley, his first wife. Elizabeth Alma died in 1934 (See death certificate).

6 James STANKLEY (1854- ) [274]. Born 5 May 1854, Tow Law Co Durham. Died.

In 1891 census, lived at 3, Hastings Terrace, King Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool and was employed as a Foreman Engine Wright.

In 1901 census, lived at 55, Elwick Road, West Hartlepool.

12 James STANKLEY (1825-1889) [322]. Born 4 Feb 1825. Died 1 Aug 1889.

13 Sarah LOWSON (1827-1884) [323]. Born 1827. Died 31 Aug 1884.

7 Jane Ann (Jennie) SWALWELL (c. 1854- ) [275]. Born c. 1854, Lanchester, Durham. Died.

Sources

1Jennifer Stankley

Rolfe WITHY (1901-1973)

1 Rolfe WITHY (1901-1973) [742]. Born 4 Jan 1901, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Catherine Mary O`BRIEN 23 Jun 1931, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 13 May 1973, Whakatane, New Zealand.

2 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

4 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

10 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

11 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

3 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Ross WITHY (1997- )

1 Ross Charles Dennis WITHY1 (1997- ) [3]. Born 27 Oct 1997, Romford, Essex. Died.

2 Ian David WITHY1 (1965- ) [452]. Born 30 Mar 1965, Malacca, Maylasia. Marr Samantha DENNIS. Died.

4 David Ian WITHY1 (1939-2004) [450]. Born 8 Apr 1939, Birmingham. Marr Barbara O'CONNELL. Died 2004.

8 Vivian WITHY2 (1917- ) [447]. Born 30 Mar 1917, Newcastle. Marr Gwyneth ROBERTS. Died.

9 Gwyneth ROBERTS1 ( - ) [448]. Born. Died.

5 Barbara O'CONNELL ( - ) [451]. Born. Died.

3 Samantha DENNIS ( - ) [453]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy
2Barbara & David Withy 1999

Rupert WITHY (1902-1985)

1 Rupert WITHY (1902-1985) [758]. Born 21 Feb 1902, Opouriao, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Margaret (Rita) RENDALL 14 Aug 1940, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 3 Apr 1985, Whakatane, New Zealand.

2 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

4 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

10 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

11 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

3 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Samuel WITHY (1886- )

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Father: Edward WITHY, edward withy husband of annie treadgold

picture

Mother: Anne TREADGOLD, Annie_Treadgold_family

1 Samuel WITHY (1886- ) [437]. Born 1886, New Zealand. Died.

NZ Register - 1886/1039.

2 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

6 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

7 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

14 BROWER ( - ) [710].

15 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Samuel WITHY (1846-1851)

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Samuel WITHY, 1846, age 0, Samuel Withy birth 1846

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Father: Edward WITHY, Annie_Treadgold_family

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Mother: Sarah ATREE, Sarah atree

1 Samuel WITHY (1846-1851) [126]. Born 15 Oct 1846, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 6 Jul 1851.

2 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

4 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

8 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

9 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

5 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

10 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

11 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

3 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

6 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

12 William ATTREE (c. 1748- ) [785]. Born c. 1748. Christened 27 Dec 1748.

13 Mary SENDALL ( - ) [786].

7 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

14 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.3 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

15 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

3"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

Samuel WITHY (c. 1804-1827)

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Father: George (junior) WITHY, Quakersfriars Bristol

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Mother: Lydia HARWOOD, 1860, age 88, Edward and Lydia Withy deaths_1860

1 Samuel WITHY (c. 1804-1827) [116]. Born c. Apr 1804, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 7 Jul 1827, Frenchay. Buried 11 Jul 1827. Frenchay R3 584 11.

Unsure about DOB.

2 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

4 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

5 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

10 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

11 Elizabeth GULSON3 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

3 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

6 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

12 Edward HARWOOD ( -c. 1769) [834]. Marr Hester BOYE 13 Feb 1726, Sidcot. Died c. 1769.

Lived in Frampton
Cotterell
Gloucestershire.

13 Hester BOYE ( -1777) [835]. Died 2 Jan 1777, Frenchay. Buried 7 Jan 1777, Frenchay.

Hester Boye (widow - Frenchay meeting) married Edward Harwood (Frampton Cotterel meeting).

7 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

14 William TANNER (c. 1708- ) [566]. Born c. 1708. Marr Rachel THOMAS c. 1733.

Hathern JUELL is shown as a "relation of & lived with William Tanner
- died 9 August 1754 buried in Thornbury (Frenchay Friends ref: R3 592 77).

15 Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769) [567]. Born c. 1711. Died c. 1769.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

3Barbara & David Withy

Sarah WITHY (1844-1844)

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Father: Edward WITHY, Annie_Treadgold_family

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Mother: Sarah ATREE, Sarah atree

1 Sarah WITHY (1844-1844) [124]. Born 12 Jan 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 24 Jan 1844.

2 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

4 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

8 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

9 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

5 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

10 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

11 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

3 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

6 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

12 William ATTREE (c. 1748- ) [785]. Born c. 1748. Christened 27 Dec 1748.

13 Mary SENDALL ( - ) [786].

7 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

14 Lloyd DAUBENY (c. 1748-1816) [689]. Born c. 1748. Bap 27 Dec 1748, St James, Bristol. Marr Mary COVENTRY 24 Jan 1770, Trinity Church, NYC. Marr Hannah LEE 1789, Henbury.3 Died 6 May 1816.

Lloyd Daubeny (Jnr) was baptised on 27 Dec 1748 St James, Bristol Parents Lloyd Daubeny & Dulcibella Saxbury werew cousins.
At age 15, he was apprenticed to Uncle Andrew Daubeny as a Skinner which is a dealer in hides.
Lloyd Daubeny emigrated in 1768 (aged 20) - and took £2,500 (value around £160,000 at 2010 prices) to New York.
Lloyd Daubeny - Mar. Lic 23 Dec 1769, Marries Mary Calder nee Coventry on 24 Jan 1770 at Trinity Church, New York City - this church burnt down in a fire of 1776. Mary Daubeny died in 1814.

Grandparents George Daubeny (married Jane Lloyd) - he was a grocer.
Maternal grandparents Dulcibella Lloyd (Jane’s sister) and a Mr Saxbury. Their father John Lloyd owned the St James’ Back properties.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1772, in New York City was selling cloths, persian carpets etc.; European goods and intends to go to England in the summer (1772) - was it just to trade?
Lloyd Daubeny & Mary in 1776, in Brunswick - 1 child baptised here. He had had to leave all his property in NYC due to troubles. He then had to leave Brunswick, Jersey due to evacuation.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1777, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was selling groceries such as madeira, oils, sugar, candles, lemons, limes & hardware from a shop in Front Street Philadelphia (5 doors from coffee house).
June 18 1778 - British evacuate Philadelphia - maybe why he went back to NYC.
Lloyd Daubeny on 4 Feb 1781 in NYC, at a Brick House at 30 Broad Street & corner of Princess St NYC, registered as being sold prior to leaving US.
Lloyd Daubeny on 23 Jan 1782 NYC - holds a closing down sale, with remainder of groceries.
Lloyd Daubeny on 22 April 1782 in NYC, asks for those with accounts with him to have them settled at 30 Broad Street NYC as he is going on next convoy.
Lloyd Daubeny on 28 Oct 1782 in Bristol, met Sir Jarret Smyth ‘going into town & asked him about settlement of ‘their parents real & personal estate, particularly the Freehold estate on St James’ Back consisting of houses (in a hand written letter).
Lloyd Daubeny between 1785 & 1787, is living at Lower Green, St Augustine (shown in Bristol Rate Books).
Dulcibella (his mother) dies in 1787 and in her will, gave him £500 p.a.
Lloyd Daubeny in 1789, Married Hannah Lee at Henbury (Gent of St Augustine in church register) - says he is a widow, which of course, he is not!
Lloyd Daubeny 1797 - lived at 17 Cathay, St Augustine, Bristol (ref: Matthew’s New Bristol Directory).
Lloyd Daubeny 1791-1801 - Father’s children, Wm, Sarah, Mary, Hannah & James detailed in Westbury-on-Trym baptisms.
Lloyd Daubeny 1809 'London Gazette' Debtor - at this time only people in trade could be taken to court, so Lloyd must have been trading in some form or manner before this time.

and owner of large landed estates in St. Lawrence and Otsego Counties, Schuyler’s and other patents, New York, and m. January 24, 1770, Mary Coventry, b. New York City, July 15, 1743, and d. New York City, October 6, 1813 (widow of James Calder, of New York City), daughter of Hon. William Coventry (and Elizabeth Hart, b. January 29, 1722 (O.S.), m. at St. Kitts, West Indies, August 28, 1739, d. New York City, August 22, 1803), b. in England, APril 10, 1715 (O.S.), and removed to the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, and thence to New York City, before 1756, where, as a resident and property-holder in Dock Street, he was for many years one of the magistrates of the city, and d. St. Kitts, West Indies, April 25, 1774; son of Thomas Coventry, third son (brother of Walter Coventry, eldest son, who d. 1717, and William Coventry, Esquire, second son, who, in 1719, as eldest male descendant of Walter, brother of Thomas Coventry, first Baron and lord keeper of the Great Seal, and in accordance with the limitations of the patent, upon failure of issue of Gilbert, fourth Earl of Coventry, the last direct male descendant of Thomas Coventry, the lord keeper aforesaid, succeeded as fifth Earl of Coventry and Viscount Deerhurst, and was in turn succeeded, March 18, 1750, by his eldest son, George William, sixth Earl of Coventry and VIscount Deerhurst, who m. the very celebrated beauty Maria Gunning, daughter of John Gunning, Esq., of Roscommon) of Walter Coventry, brother of Thomas, first Baron Coventry, of Aylesborough, attorney-general to the crown and lord keeper of the Great Seal in 1625, sons of Thomas Conventry, chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1606, a lineal male descendant of John Coventry, who filled the offices of sheriff and lord mayor of the city of London in 1416 and 1425.

Lloyd Daubeney and Mary Coventry, aforesaid, had:

24. Eliza Martin Daubney, third child, but eventual heiress (others d. s. p.), b. October 25, 1779, New York City, bapt. November 10, 1779, by Rev. Mr. Inglis, rector Holy Trinity Church, New York, d. New York City and buried Waddell vault; m. November 8, 1800 (by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore), Captain Henry Waddell, of New York City, b. New York City, March 31, 1767, will dated May 9, 1815, d. New York City, July 13, 1819, buried Waddell vault, eldest and only surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, of New York City, and his wife, Geesie Filkin, m. at her father’s residence, Pearl Street, New York, April 5, 1761.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Waddell, aforesaid, was b. New York City, July 26, 1737 (O.S.), and was one of the alderman and magistrates of the same prior to the Revolution, during which he served as lieutenant-colonel of a loyalist regiment in New York City, commission dated October 23, 1776, and thereafter removing to London, d. there July 27, 1813, and there buried. He was eldest son of Captain John Waddell, b. Dover, Kent, England, October 3, 1714, and removed to New York City about 1735, d. there May 29, 1762, in his home on Dock Street (purchased from William Coventry, aforesaid), and buried Waddell vault, Holy Trinity Church, New York City, will dated October 9, 1760 (and his wife Anne, daughter of William Kirten, of New York City), eldest son of Lieutenant William Waddell, of the British navy, who lost his right arm in the service in burning the Spanish fleet at Vigo, Spain, b. Edinburgh, North Britain, and d. Dover, England, son of Captain John Waddell, “of Stebenheath in ye County of Middlesex, Esq., now Captn. of ye Rainbowe, a principall Ship of his ma’ties Navie Royall,” who had arms granted to “him and his posteritie, with their due differences, forever,” May 3, 1627 (copy of original grant on file Herald’s College, London), for great naval victories in the Persian Gulf and Straits of Ormus, temp. 1622. It is notable that this same vessel was one of the fleet (and third in point of size) which repelled the Spanish Armada, temp. 1588, and that in the engagement, in which Captain Waddell commanded against Kishm and Ormus, the great navigator Baffin was one of the Englishmen to lose their lives.

15 Hannah LEE (c. 1767- ) [690]. Born c. 1767. Christened 15 Mar 1767, Henbury.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

3"Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840".

Sophie WITHY (1898- )

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Father: Arthur WITHY, Arthur Withy (possibly) (2)

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Mother: Kate HOULD (or ruth gould?), arthur and bertha withy weddings 13 feb 1897

1 Sophie WITHY (1898- ) [713]. Born 1898.

2 Arthur WITHY (1870-1943) [427]. Born 9 Feb 1870, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Kate HOULD (or ruth gould?) 13 Feb 1897. Died 24 Sep 1943, Eastbourne, New Zealand.

Born in England in 1870,
Was educated at Ashville College, Pannal, Yorkshire (West riding) (It was founded as a Methodist boarding school for boys in 1877) in 1881 Census (with brother Alfred).
Arthur Withy arrived in New Zealand in 1884 with his father, Edward and mother Anne.
An Arthur Edward Withy (BA) was a successful candidate in the Incorporated Law Society examinations on 15 & 16 January 1889 (The Times, February 2, 1889) and on 17 & 18 June 1890 (The Times, July 5, 1890).

He returned to England in April 1892, to acquire training as a journalist.

He was a journalist and prominent single-taxer (i.e. land tax) and follower of Henry George. He was Secretary of the New Zealand Land Values League.

Arthur Withy was a Liberal Party (UK) candidate for South Herefordshire in the United Kingdom in 1895. He returned to New Zealand and stood as a candidate for the New Zealand Liberal Party for the Parnell electorate in 1896.
Following his marriage to Katie Hould (13 february 1897), the couple returned to England, (departing on the Anglian, to join the Kaikoura) where he intended to resume his profession as a Journalist.
In 1901 Census, was living at 22 Station Road, Chingford Village, Essex (next to a Barclays Bank). his occupation was Private Secretary To M P.

He was a member of the United Labour Party National Executive 1912-13 and an Independent Labour candidate for Auckland East in 1911.
In 1913, he lived at Goldie's Bray and Wellington in 1914 and he was still in Wellington in 1942.
Arthur Withy died in 1943. Withy's father Edward Withy had been a shipbuilder in England until he emigrated to New Zealand in 1884. He represented Newton in the New Zealand Parliament from 1887 to 1890.

4 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

10 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

11 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

3 Kate HOULD (or ruth gould?) ( - ) [561].

6 Richard A HOULD (c. 1833-c. 1920) [1054]. Born c. 1833. Died c. 1920.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Stella WITHY (1901- )

picture

Father: Alfred James WITHY, Ashville_College

1 Stella WITHY (1901- ) [718]. Born 1901. Marr William Stuart BOYES 1924.

NZ Records - 1901/13917.

2 Alfred James WITHY (1869- ) [426]. Born 4 Dec 1869, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died.

Born in England in 1869.
Was educated at Ashville College, Pannal, Yorkshire (West riding) (It was founded as a Methodist boarding school for boys in 1877) in 1881 Census (with brother Arthur).
Alfred Withy arrived in New Zealand in 1884 with his father, Edward and mother Anne.

4 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

10 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

11 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

3 Orinthea ( - ) [717].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Stephen WITHY (1958- )

1 Stephen Edward WITHY (1958- ) [150]. Born 8 Aug 1958. Died.

2 Alfred James WITHY (1925- ) [144]. Born 19 Nov 1925. Died.

4 Edward Albert WITHY (1873-1961) [136]. Born 8 Sep 1873, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 11 May 1961.

Whilst George Withy (DOB 1924) was out walking with 'Uncle Ted' (Edward), he remarked that he seemed to be limping. He replied "I was born with one leg longer than the other!".
To this day, it is not known whether he meant this or if it was one of a series of unlikely answers to a question that he found to be boring or impertinent. As George came to know Ted better, he realised that he did not trade in anything but the truth, particularly in dealing with youngsters, and he has now happily settled for the first answer. He was the alto member of the Stranton chorister quartet for 70 years.

8 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

9 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

5 Emily BLACKWOOD (1891-1970) [143]. Born 24 Oct 1891. Died 6 Aug 1970.

3 Elizabeth Jane DOWSON ( - ) [147]. Born. Died.

Susan WITHY (1938-2002)

1 Susan Anne WITHY (1938-2002) [752]. Born 23 Mar 1938, Whakatane, New Zealand. Marr William Alfred John LETT 20 Jul 1957, Whakatane, New Zealand. Died 20 Mar 2002, Auckland, New Zealand.

2 Rolfe WITHY (1901-1973) [742]. Born 4 Jan 1901, Taneatua, BOP, New Zealand. Marr Catherine Mary O`BRIEN 23 Jun 1931, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 13 May 1973, Whakatane, New Zealand.

4 Harold WITHY (c. 1875-1946) [431]. Born c. 9 Apr 1875, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 17 Jan 1946, Whakatane, New Zealand.

8 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

9 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

5 Eunice LEWIS ( - ) [714].

3 Catherine Mary O`BRIEN (1908-1974) [743]. Born 24 Oct 1908, Auckland, New Zealand. Died 5 Aug 1974, Auckland, New Zealand.

6 Michael O`BRIEN ( - ) [744].

7 Susan GOUGH ( - ) [745].

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".

Vivian WITHY (1917- )

picture

Father: Vivian WITHY, vivian withy death

1 Vivian WITHY1 (1917- ) [447]. Born 30 Mar 1917, Newcastle. Marr Gwyneth ROBERTS. Died.

2 Vivian WITHY2 (1880-1922) [443]. Born 20 Sep 1880, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Edith Barbera CAMERON. Died 20 Jan 1922.

4 Henry WITHY (Sir)2 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

8 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

9 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

5 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

3 Edith Barbera CAMERON2 ( - ) [449]. Born. Died.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy 1999
2Barbara & David Withy

Vivian WITHY (1880-1922)

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Vivian WITHY, vivian withy death

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Father: Henry WITHY (Sir), HW_JP_HARTLEPOOL

1 Vivian WITHY1 (1880-1922) [443]. Born 20 Sep 1880, West Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Edith Barbera CAMERON. Died 20 Jan 1922.

2 Henry WITHY (Sir)1 (1852-1922) [129]. Born 11 Nov 1852, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Mary Forest PERRY 1879, Stockton, Durham. Died 31 May 1922. Buried 1922, Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at Brean Villa School, Camden Terrace, Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire.
Attended Sidcot School between 1862 and 1867.

in the 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool. occupation shown as apprentice Shipbuilder.

After Edward Withy emigrated in 1884, selling his shares to shipowner Christopher Furness, Henry was employed as Managing Director of the EDWARD WITHY & Company Shipyard. After 1891 the yard operated as Furness, Withy.

In the 1881 census, lived at 11, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham

In the 1891 census, lived at Grange House, Grange Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool

In the 1901 and 1911 census, lived at: Brantford House Blakelock Road West Hartlepool

in 1902 / 3, Henry Withy was a member of the committee of the North-east coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders

Henry Withy, of Brentford House, was a Borough Magistrate in 1914

In 1916, he made a donation of £500 to the local hospital to provide a cot, in memory of Basil Withy.

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Mary Forest PERRY (1856-1909) [439]. Born 1856. Died 11 Sep 1909, Brentford House, west Hartlepool.

Death published in The Times Sept 13th 1909.

Sources

1Barbara & David Withy
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

Walter WITHY (1885-1938)

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Father: Edward WITHY, edward withy husband of annie treadgold

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Mother: Anne TREADGOLD, Annie_Treadgold_family

1 Walter WITHY (1885-1938) [434]. Born 1885, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 1938.

2 Edward WITHY (1844-1927) [125]. Born 22 Dec 1844, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Anne TREADGOLD 8 Feb 1868, St Marylebone, London. Died 26 Mar 1927, St. Luke's, Jersey, Channel lslands.

Edward Withy, was born in Bristol, of Quaker stock, in 1844, and was educated at the Friends' School, Sidcot (see: http://www.sidcot.org.uk/) which he attended between 1854 and 1859.

After leaving Sidcot School, Edward Withy became a "Ship Draftsman Apprentice", to Messrs. Richardson and Duck, Shipbuilders, Stockton-on-Tees. Whilst away from his family in Bristol, he was boarding with William Marwood, at: York Street in Thornaby, Durham.
On completing his apprenticeship, he entered the iron industry being employed by the Stockton shipbuilder Richardson, Duck in which he was very successful. He soon rose to be manager of the yard and for some time he acted as inspector to the P. & O. Steamship Company, travelling extensively in Eastern waters.
Returning home in 1867, he married Miss Annie Treadgold, of Stockton-on-Tees. About this time, he also took a trip to Australia for the benefit of his health with his wife and eldest son, and there conceived a liking for the Colonies.
In 1869, Edward Withy formed a shipbuilding partnership in Hartlepool, with Edward Alexander, who had been head cashier at Denton, Gray (WITHY, ALEXANDER & Company - HARTLEPOOL - 1869 – 1874). They took over Denton Gray’s former Middleton shipyard and their first ship was the Maria Ysabel, launched in May 1869.

In 1871 Census, was staying with James & Gertrude Tanner (Cousin) in Cheddar - listed as "master from Shipbuilder of west Hartlepool".

On November 2, 1872, a patent (No. 3252) for Improvements in mixing, charging, and smelting iron ores was taken out by Edward Withy and William Gibson, of West Hartlepool, Durham. The object of this invention was to save fuel as much as possible. In effecting this, in the first place, the ores are crushed and ground, and the smaller they are ground the less fuel they take to smelt them. Second. The pulverised ores are mixed with the required quantity of lime and water to a stiff paste, which paste is forced into moulds or through dies, in a similar manner to drain tiles, the dies being made to give such shape or form to charging sections as will afford the greatest amount of heating surface, according to the weight and strength of the materials. With these sections are charged blast furnaces, puddling-furnaces, cupolas, and vibratory-furnaces, in manner described in Letters Patent No. 2672, A.D. 1872, and more especially they are used in the improved puddling-furnaces described in said Letters Patent.
The Company prospered well in the good times that followed the Franco-German War and in 1873, they enlarged the shipyard, allowing the firm to undertake the construction of up to five vessels at one time and at the end of this year, Edward Alexander retired. Following Alexander’s retirement, Edward Withy carried on with the business alone and he founded Edward Withy and Company shipbuilders in 1874, being joined by his brother Henry. In 1880, the yard launched the Cyanus which was the first steel ship to be built in Hartlepool. Before this, all ships were made of wood or iron.
One of the firm’s customers was local businessmen Thomas and Christopher Furness who had commenced ship owning in 1878 and in 1881. In 1883, with an established and profitable shipping line behind him, Christopher Furness was able to buy a controlling interest in shipbuilders Edward Withy and Company, of West Hartlepool.
When Edward Withy decided to move to New Zealand in 1884, Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard. He made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry, managing director.
In 1885, Christopher Furness collaborated with Thomas Wilson to form the Wilson-Furness Line to operate services between Newcastle and New York and by 1891 the fleet contained 18 ships. The company continued under its own name until 1891, when Edward Withy and Company was merged with some of Christopher Furness’ other businesses and became part of Furness, Withy and Co. with Christopher Furness as chairman, R. B. Stoker as ship director, Henry Withy and R. W. Vick as shipyard representatives, plus Thomas King and G. L. Wooley. From 1891 to 1908, the yard operated as Furness, Withy & Company Ltd.
Furness Withy was incorporated as a company in 1891 upon the amalgamation of Christopher Furness' business in West Hartlepool and London with Edward Withy's shipbuilding yard in Hartlepool. By 1914 the company had acquired interests all over the world in liner and tramp shipping and in shipbuilding, but from 1920 they concentrated on liner services. In addition to the North Atlantic service, they developed other American routes based principally on New York and including Bermuda and the West Indies. The Furness family sold its interests in the Company to a consortium led by Frederick Lewis, a Director in the business, in 1919.
On retiring from ship-building and emigrating to New Zealand, while still in his prime, Edward Withy took up residence in Auckland. He now decided to become a Parliamentarian and contested the Newton East seat against the Hon. J. A. Tole who at that time was Minister of Justice. Mr. Withy's committees were admirably organised and, as a result, to the astonishment of many people, the newcomer won the seat. He had previously been a member of the British House of Commons, and his long association with politics stood him in good stead.
For years Mr. Withy had been a Land Nationalist, a follower of Professor Alfred Russell Wallace, but on reading "Progress and Poverty" in the early eighties he became a disciple of the Prophet of San Francisco. However he quickly tired of the Parliamentary life, as he retained his seat for only three years, between 1887 and 1890.
He then went to live in the Taranaki district, and in 1893, he again ran for Parliament, but mainly with the object of doing a stroke of propaganda work for the Single Tax, and, owing to the prominence that he gave to this plank of his platform, he failed to reach the top of the poll. For years he was Acting President of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, Sir George Grey being Honorary President. He was also for some time President of the National Single Tax League, and a Vice-President and member of the Executive of the New Zealand Land Values League, and a generous subscriber to its funds.
Edward Withy reproduced several of his lectures on the Single Tax in pamphlet form, and wrote numerous letters to the Press. He also wrote an article, "Daylight on the Land Question," in the Westminster Review and has written more ambitious pamphlets on the question, the best known of which is "Ground Rent, The True Source of Public Revenue: How to Secure It for this Purpose by Means of the Single Tax."
Many years later, he returned to the ‘Old Land’ and went to live in Jersey, where Mrs Withy died on 21st April 1925. Edward Withy died on 26th March 1927 in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Mr. Arthur Withy, of Wellington, a member of the "Hansard" staff, is the eldest son of the deceased.1

4 Edward WITHY (1812-1860) [120]. Born 6 Mar 1812, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Sarah ATREE 14 Jan 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Died 31 May 1860.

In Pigot's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1830, WITHY, LITTLE & WITHY are listed as "Woollen Draper" at 11 Bridge Street, Bristol.

In Mathews' Bristol & Clifton Directory, 1851, edward Withy Woolen Draper and Tailor, 12 Bridge Street.

In 1841 census, lived at; Bishop St, St Paul, Bristol

In1851 census, was visiting James Tanner with his son Edward Withy Jr.

Gazette Issue 20951 published on the 2 March 1849. Page 18 of 36 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20951/pages/724):
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, Edward Withy and Thomas Peter Collins, of the city of Bristol, Woollen Drapers and Tailors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. - Dated this 28th day of February 1849.
Edward Withy,
Thos. Peter Collins.
Was a Brush Manufacturer in 1857 in Bridge Street, Bristol

Marriage GRO Ref: Bristol 11 199 at the Society of Friends Quaker.

8 George (junior) WITHY2,3 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

9 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

5 Sarah ATREE (1810-1897) [122]. Born 23 Feb 1810. Died 13 Feb 1897.

In 1851 census, lived at 12, Bridge Street, Saint Mary Le Port, Bristol (1851 Census HO107 piece 1948 folio 145 page 10 - County: Gloucestershire; recorded as "Withey")
Note that there is also a "visitor" - Mary Simpson, from deptford, Kent.

In 1861 (recorded as "Withey") - Widow, Proprietor Of Gas Shares, Bristol Address: 8, Upper Berkeley Place, St Augustine, Bristol

In 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Annuitant (i.e. receiving a sum of money from an estate or insurance).
In 1881 census, lived at 29, Thornton St, Stranton, Durham (Income From Dividends). Also in house were Rachael (Daughter - Single) and Harold Withhy (Grand Son, age 5 - Scholar born West Hartlepool, Durham).

10 John ATREE (c. 1783-1822) [687]. Born c. 1783. Christened 21 Sep 1783, Horsham, Sussex. Died 2 Feb 1822, St Paul's, Bristol.

11 Sarah Vaughan DAUBENY (c. 1791-1855) [686]. Born c. 1791, Westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Christened 2 Nov 1791, westbury on Trym, Gloucester. Marr William HAYWARD 13 Aug 1822, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 1 Apr 1855, 7 All Saint Street, Bristol.

Died of "Fever bronchitis".

3 Anne TREADGOLD (1845-1925) [130]. Born 1845. Died 21 Apr 1925.

6 Thomas TREADGOLD (1805- ) [704]. Born 1805, Great Broughton, Northamptonshire. Marr Jane BROWER c. 1842, stockton, durham, england, united kingdom.

In 1861 Census, lived at: 3, Hardwick Terrace, Stockton On Tees, Stockton.

7 Jane BROWER (1817- ) [705]. Born 1817, Stockton, Durham.

Could be "Powel.

14 BROWER ( - ) [710].

15 Jane (1783- ) [709]. Born 1783, Kildale, North Yorkshire.

Sources

1"Labour's Path to Political Independence".
2"Quaker Connections".
3Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

William WITHY (1808-1808)

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Father: George (junior) WITHY, Quakersfriars Bristol

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Mother: Lydia HARWOOD, 1860, age 88, Edward and Lydia Withy deaths_1860

1 William WITHY (1808-1808) [118]. Born 29 Aug 1808. Died 1808. Buried 3 Sep 1808, Frenchay. Son of George & Lydia of Downend Glos - 1808 3 Sept age - 6 hrs Frenchay 1808 8 29 R3 583 75.

2 George (junior) WITHY1,2 (1763-1837) [110]. Born 7 Jul 1763, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Marr Lydia HARWOOD 17 Jun 1794, Bristol Quaker. Died 30 Sep 1837, Melksham.

Marriage witnesses: Woollen drapers of George. Bride d Edward/Mary at Quakers Friars Bristol

At the time of Rachel's marriage (1826), is shown as living at Downend,
Gloucestershire.

GEORGE WITHY (1763 – 1837)
A Testimony of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting concerning our deceased friend, George Withy, who died at Melksham, the 30th day of the ninth month, 1837, and was interred in the Friends' burial ground at the Friars, Bristol, the 6th of tenth month, aged seventy-four years; a minister forty-nine years. (Note that in the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed to Greenbank cemetery)
We desire to bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, in having removed from the church militant this our beloved and honoured friend; and while we seek not to exalt the man, we would magnify the sufficiency of that grace which enabled him, during a long series of years, to maintain an unshaken testimony to the truth, and by his Christian example, and deep experience in spiritual things, to edify those amongst whom his lot was cast.
George Withy was born in Bristol, the 7th of seventh month, 1763, of parents not of our religious Society. When about eleven years of age, he was taken from school, and worked at his father's business; by which he was introduced into company that weakened those religious impressions, with which his mind at this early season was visited, and he entered deeply into many of the vanities and vices of youth. In reference to this period of his life he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within, that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit, thus striving with me." About the same time he also remarks: "I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children; but as my evil heart became renewed, by the operation of the one saving baptism, of which John's was a figure, even the baptism ol Him, whose fan is in his hand, and who alone can thoroughly purge the floor of the sinner's heart, and purify it from the defilements of our fallen nature."
He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations; but felt that however painful to his natural inclination, he must endure the cross and endeavour to despise the shame, and openly avow to the world his belief in the principles professed by the people called Quakers.
In his twenty-second year, he was admitted a member of our religious Society, and first appeared as a minister, when about twenty-five years of age. In the year 1794, he married and settled in his native city, where he continued till 1805, when he removed his family into the compass of Frenchay meeting. In 1828, he became a member of this meeting, and resided at Melksham the remainder of his life.
In the relation of husband and parent he was affectionate and exemplary, diligent in his attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and carefully encouraged, both by example and precept, the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures. He often visited those to whom he thought he could suitably administer either reproof or encouragement, and was a useful and efficient member of civil society. In his intercourse with persona not in profession with us, though he faithfully supported our peculiar principles, his zeal was so tempered with charity that he was beloved and respected by those who did not unite in his religious views.
For some time after his first appearance in the ministry, his offerings were not frequent; but he was favoured to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and thus became eminently qualified to advocate the cause of righteousness on the earth. He was clear and sound in doctrine, very careful not to exceed the openings of the Spirit of Truth; and while he rebuked, with a just severity, the lukewarm and indifferent, and earnestly incited all to greater diligence, he was often the means of conveying much comfort and refreshment to the humble and drooping mind.
Our dear friend's time was much devoted to the service of his great Master, in proclaiming the glad tidings of the gospel, both at home and abroad, on which account he visited most, if not all, the meetings of Friends in England and Wales; was four times in Ireland; once in Scotland; in 1821 and 1822 paid an extensive visit in North America. He was at times engaged in the arduous service of visiting families: nor were his labours of love confined to our own Society, but his mind was often drawn towards professors of other denominations, and he was frequently engaged in holding meetings with them.
The low state of religion amongst us in many places often greatly discouraged him; yet on his return from one of his journeys, he remarks, that "although 'death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces;' although the spirit of the world hath desolated many heretofore pleasant spots, yet I do fully believe in the unmerited mercy of the God of our fathers, and that, as a people, we shall yet eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God that hath dealt wondrously with us."
His fervent gospel labours were continued as long as bodily strength permitted him to exercise his gift, and the retrospect thereof was often a source of peaceful satisfaction to his mind, yet accompanied with humbling views of himself, as an instrument, which is thus feelingly alluded to in the following short extract taken from his memorandums. "In the review of my labours in the gospel, I only feel as an unprofitable servant, and have nothing to trust to or lean upon but the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The expressions of the apostle I cordially unite with: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.'"
He continued unshaken in his attachment to the principles he had adopted in early life, as appears by the following remark, made to a friend a short time before his decease: "Should any persons wish to know what my principles are, thou mayest tell them they are in unison with those held by our first Friends; and that from the time of my convincement to the present day, I have never felt the least disposition to waver from them; and the longer 1 live, the more I am convinced that I have not taken up a false rest, nor settled on an unsound foundation." And in a letter of recent date, addressed to a friend, he expresses himself in the following manner: "I remain unmoved in all points of Christian doctrine, as held by our early Friends, and by faithful brethren since their time." And in another: "Should I never again have an opportunity to tell thee, I now do it with great sincerity, that it is my belief that the inward revelation of the will of God to man, by the operation of his Holy Spirit, is the only ground of hope of having our understandings opened availingly to see into the mystery of the redeeming love of God, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is only by a submission to this inwardly revealed will, that we can perceive and feel the advantage and efficacy of the sacrifice of our dear Redeemer, on Calvary's mount, where I believe he tasted death for every man; and when he bowed his holy head and said, ' It is finished,' every human soul was placed in a salvable condition."
From about the 70th year of his age the health of our valuable friend began perceptibly to decline, and as his infirmities increased he was subjected to great bodily suffering; but being able continually to believe in the love of God to his soul, he could adopt the language of filial submission, " Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." The progress of infirmity had been very gradual until the 20th of seventh month, 1837, when an attack of diarrhoea greatly reduced his remaining strength. His conduct under affliction was very instructive; and when unable to leave his house, he was still a preacher of righteousness, by his patient endurance of pain and sickness, his great humility, and his many lively expressions of piety and resignation. At one time he remarked, " I have not language to express the consolations I feel: death has lost his sting; thanks be to God which giveth me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Again, he said, "My prospects are all cheerful; I have not a cloud in my path."
After alluding to the pleasure of the society of his family connections, he said, "It is hard to part from them, but to be present with the Lord is far better. 1 have great joy and peace in believing that I shall be saved, through the adorable mercy of God in Christ Jesus my Saviour." Afterwards, being in great pain, he acknowledged that in his sufferings he had abundant consolation; and this expression often dwelt on his lips, and filled his heart with holy triumph," The eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Such was the peaceful tranquillity, the unclouded assurance, the holy joy, with which this our dear friend awaited the final close. On sixth day, the 29th of ninth month, on taking leave of a relation, he said," Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me, his rod and his staff they comfort me." This was the last expression indicative of his state of mind. At a quarter before 12 o'clock, on the following day, he quietly departed; and is, we fully believe, through Divine mercy, united to those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Signed, in and on behalf of Wiltshire Monthly Meeting, held at Melksham, the 21st day of second month, 1838.. [Here follow the signatures of men and women Friends.]
Read and approved in the Quarterly Meeting for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, held at Melksham, the 27th of the third month, 1838, and signed on its behalf.
Our late honest plain-spoken friend, George Withy, related the following anecdote whilst in this country: On a certain time as he was travelling alone in Wales, where he was paying a religious visit, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right in him to turn round and go directly home. It was about mid-day, or shortly after, for he had attended a meeting in the morning, and was on his way to another to be held in the afternoon. On receiving this apparent direction to forsake the work to which he had previously felt bound, he paused, and endeavoured to weigh the matter in his own mind, looking for the pointings of Truth. The result of his secret breathing for right guidance was a strong impression of duty, to " (Jo home, and that quickly." He obeyed, and by travelling all night reached his residence in the morning. He found that at the time the call to return home was felt by him, a niece of his was drowned, and his wife had a family of children to care for, his presence and assistance on the occasion seemed indispensable.
These rebukes were not so severely pungent as that delivered by our quick-witted friend, George Withy, when in this land. The anecdote is told on the authority of a Friend, a member of the meeting where it took place, and present at the time the incident occurred. It was in the afternoon, and some assembled were remarkably heavy and drowsy. After sitting sometime, George arose, and whilst his countenance was clothed with much seriousness, said, "It came into my mind to say, that if Friends would bring their pillows with them when they come to meeting, they could sleep more comfortably! “

From: A series of tracts on religious and moral subjects, Volume 3 (1885) by the Tract Association of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) - The Duty and Efficacy of True Prayer - GEORGE WITHY
GEORGE WITHY was the son of an ale-house keeper in Bristol, England, who was a dissipated man, but his wife was a religious woman and much concerned for the welfare of her children. Thomas Carrington, a minister of the Society of Friends, from Pennsylvania, while on a religious visit to England, felt a concern to visit the ale-house keepers of Bristol.
Among others was the father of George Withy; the latter being 13 years of age, was engaged in carrying round the ale to his father's customers, and having a remarkably sweet voice, he was often asked to sing. The exposure to which he was subjected was cause of great concern to his pious mother, which she had expressed to Thomas Carrington. Before the interview closed, George Withy came in. T. C. looked attentively at him for a while, then placing his hand on his head, remarked to his mother - thou need feel no concern for the lad, for he will be met in a narrow place, he will become convinced of the principles of the Society of which I am a member, and will have to visit my native land in the love of the Gospel. George mentally resolved he would never become a Quaker, never become a minister, and he would certainly never visit America. "
In reference to this period of his life, he writes: "I often felt the secret convictions of something within that I was convinced would, if fully obeyed, have led me into the paths of virtue; yet I did violence thereto, and often eluded the gentle intimations of God's Holy Spirit thus striving with me. I found that I had a corrupt heart, from which no good fruit could be produced, and that I never could be brought to the enjoyment of the peace of God's children, but as my evil heart became renewed by the operation of the one saving baptism of which John's was a figure." He frequented for some time the meetings of various religious denominations. At length he had an alarming attack of sickness, during which he was waited upon by his anxious mother, whose exercises on his account were very great. He was indeed met in a narrow place, and became convinced of the principles of Friends. While relating this circumstance to Thomas Evans, he said: " When I left my sick room, I appeared in the garb thou now see'st me in."
He was received into membership about the 22nd year of his age, and first appeared as a minister in his 25th year. After his marriage he and his wife settled several miles from Bristol, and were in the practice of regularly attending the meeting twice in the week, and having no conveyance were obliged to walk, which they continued to do, until they had six children old enough to walk with them; never omitting a meeting except in case of sickness, and always taking the children along with them.
He removed in the year 1805, to reside within the compass of Frenchay Meeting. Some years after this, feeling a religious concern to visit America, which he long resisted, reasoning that he could not leave his dependent family and aged mother, who was then about 87 years old, he was brought to a state of submission by a remarkable circumstance. As he was lying on his bed one afternoon with closed eyes, under a feeling of deep distress on account of this prospect, it appeared to him that two men entered the room, each carrying a stool, such as are used at funerals, and set them at the foot of his bed, they then left the room. Soon afterward they returned bringing in a coffin, which they placed on the stools. Observing a plate on the lid, he read the inscription: GEORGE WITHY, DIED 9TH MO. 30TH, 1822, AGED 59 YEARS. This increased his distress, when he heard in his mental ear the language: "If thou wilt be faithful and yield to my requiring, thy family shall be cared for in thy absence, and I will add fifteen years to thy life, and thou shalt return to close thy mother's eyes in death."
At one time when travelling alone, paying a religious visit in Wales, having been at a meeting in the morning and was going to another to be held in the afternoon; as he was riding along, he felt a sudden impression that it would be right to turn around and go directly home. So unexpected and sudden an impression caused some hesitation, and he stopped and weighed the thing in the best manner he could. The result was that he must go home, and as quickly as he could. He did so, and travelled all night, reaching home in the morning. Here he found that his niece had been drowned about the time that the impression was made on his mind. His wife had the care of their children, and his presence and assistance were almost indispensable.
The visit to America was performed in 1821-2, and while in this country, George Withy frequently had Thomas Evans for his travelling companion. One day G. W. seemed thoughtful, and was evidently passing through religious exercise. He informed T. Evans that this was the day that he had seen on the plate on the coffin should be the date of his death. He feared that he had not been sufficiently faithful, and that his death therefore, would really occur. This, however, did not prove to be the case. Thomas Evans privately made a note of this date at the time, and on hearing of George Withy's death, which occurred in England, he found on referring to the note, that it was exactly fifteen years afterward, to a day.
G. W. and T. E. visited Washington during the sessions of Congress, and G. W. wishing to hold a public meeting, T. E. consulted some persons of prominence, who encouraged it and proposed to have it announced by hand bills, which were accordingly posted in different parts of the city.
On their way to attend the meeting, the Friends observed a large number of vehicles collected in the neighbourhood of the Capitol, the sight of which almost overwhelmed George Withy, who remarked to his companion that he feared he had made a mistake; the latter encouraged him to believe that this was not so. On arriving at the door of the House of Representatives, so large a crowd had assembled, that way had to be made through it for them to reach the seats it was intended they should occupy.
On a stand before them were a bible and a glass of water, which, at their request, were removed. For, while he highly prized the Holy Scriptures, he felt that his dependence in the ministry of the gospel must be immediately upon the Lord alone.
After sitting some time in silence, George Withy arose with the text: "For ye see your calling, brethren: how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are; That no flesh should glory in His presence." Upon this he enlarged in a remarkable manner, the audience being much impressed and affected. Old men with white hair, and women dressed as dowagers, were equally broken under his baptizing ministry, the tears streaming down their faces, so that, to use the language of Thomas Evans : "The floor was literally strewed with tears, and it was one of the most remarkable meetings I had ever attended."
After the meeting, the people crowded up to speak to G, W., expressing their satisfaction and approval of the sentiments delivered. As he was descending the steps of the Capitol, a Presbyterian minister embraced him, saying: "My dear brother, you have preached the Gospel this day."
Upon returning to his native land, he found the promise verified: his family had been eared for, and his mother was dill living. She deceased soon after, being about 90 years of age.
For some years previous to his decease he was much afflicted with painful disease, and toward the last his sufferings were often excruciating. Yet through the power of divine grace, he was preserved in patient resignation to the will of the Lord, and though deprived of nearly all power of voluntary motion, yet such was the peaceful tranquillity and holy joy which covered his spirits, that he could say, it was the happiest period of his life, and that he would not willingly exchange situations with those in perfect health. At one time he remarked: “I have not language to express the consolations I feel. Death has lost his sting. 'Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'" Again he said: "My prospect is all cheerful; I have not a cloud on my path." On the 30th of Ninth month, 1837, he quietly departed, aged 74 years; a minister of the Gospel 49 years.

Quakersa Friars - History: The oldest buildings in the group are survivals of the Dominican Friary founded in 1227 and give the “Friars” part of the name. In 1570 the Guild of Cutlers, or Smiths, took over the Friars Dormitory, and Bakers’ Hall, originally the friars guest hall, became the guildhall of the Bakers. In 1696 the Society of Friends or “Quakers” bought the friars’ cemetery and in 1746 built the Meeting House (largely rebuilt in 1869) adjoining the two guildhalls. These three buildings now form the historic group along with the early 19th Century cottage and Mid-Georgian Meeting House. In 1956 the City bought the buildings and those that surrounded them were demolished. The former Meeting House was converted to house the Central Registry Office (1960) and
Bakers and New Halls were restored and used for a permanent public planning exhibition (1963). Cutlers Hall was restored in 1968.

When the first Friends, or Quakers as they became known, arrived in Bristol in 1654/6, they held their meetings in the “great orchard at the Friars”.

The buildings were acquired by Quaker Dennis Hollister, who was an MP for Somerset under Cromwell and his Parliamentarians.

In 1670, the dissenters built a Meeting House at the Friars, but in 1681 it was wrecked by “Quaker basher” Sheriff Knight and his cohorts and they were prevented

from using it.



Many of the congregation were even thrown into prison.

But in 1686, the keys for the “greate meeting house at the Fryers” were returned, and 10 years later, William Penn – the founder of Pennsylvania – married Hannah Callowhill, Hollister’s granddaughter, there.

“A nearby burial ground – in all probability the friars’ original one, where the old toilets and nearby car park used to be – was used by the Quakers from 1700 onwards,”

explains Bob.

“In the 1950s, when the Quakers moved out, the bodies were removed

to Greenbank cemetery.

“A second Meeting House, the one that’s recently been renovated, was built in the 1740s.”

In 1845, the Cutlers’ and Bakers’ halls were purchased by the Quakers for use as a Sunday school, and later in the century a new hall was added for a week-day school.

In 1936, both buildings, still housing schools, were “listed” as being of great historical value.

During World War II, Quakers Friars was used by War Relief Services, the Bristol Council For Refugees and the Bureau for Advice to Conscientious Objectors.

It also became a meeting place for Bristol Pacifists’ Co-ordination Committee, the local Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Depot for Bristol Central Fire Guards, an air raid wardens’ post and an air raid reception hostel, storing equipment and clothing.

At the end of the war in 1945, Quakers Friars, by some miracle, was still standing.

But after plans for the redevelopment of Broadmead had been revealed, the Quakers decided to move out.

In 1956, the Corporation acquired the whole group of buildings and four years later the historic Meeting House became home to the city’s register office.

In 1962, a new Meeting House was built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground in River Street, St Jude’s, which is where the Friends meet today.

4 George WITHY (1725- ) [132]. Born 1725, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) 7 Oct 1762. Died.

5 Mary CANWIN (OR IS IT CANVIN?)NEE FOWLER) (1729-1822) [133]. Born 1729, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Died 20 Oct 1822.

10 John FOWLER (1727-1777) [134]. Born 1727, Coventry, Warwickshire. Marr Elizabeth GULSON 8 May 1760. Died 14 May 1777, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Date of birth clashes with parents dob ??

11 Elizabeth GULSON3 (1726- ) [135]. Born 16 Apr 1726, Coventry, Warwickshire. Died.

3 Lydia HARWOOD (1772-1860) [111]. Born 4 Feb 1772, Barton Regis. Died 3 Jun 1860, Portishead, Somerset.

In 1841 census, WITHY, Lydia age 65, Born 1776, living at: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Somerset

In 1851 Census living with Son at 9, Pierrepont St, Saint James, Bath as "Widow Annuitant".

6 Edward HARWOOD (1739-1806) [564]. Born 16 Nov 1739, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Marr Mary TANNER 21 Nov 1770, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 2 Apr 1806, Bristol, Gloucs, England. Buried 9 Apr 1806, Frenchay.

In 1784, is listed in deeds for Marigold Court, Mangotsfield with Sir Jno (John) H Smyth, W Hole (ref: "Our Parish Mangotsfield and Downend" by S Jones.
A Mr Harwood of Almondsbury is shown as owner of Bury Hill part of the Baugh Farm Estate around 1779, occupied by Mr W Matthews, who resides in Wickwick Manor House close by, bought by Mr E Harwood (1755).

12 Edward HARWOOD ( -c. 1769) [834]. Marr Hester BOYE 13 Feb 1726, Sidcot. Died c. 1769.

Lived in Frampton
Cotterell
Gloucestershire.

13 Hester BOYE ( -1777) [835]. Died 2 Jan 1777, Frenchay. Buried 7 Jan 1777, Frenchay.

Hester Boye (widow - Frenchay meeting) married Edward Harwood (Frampton Cotterel meeting).

7 Mary TANNER (c. 1744-1803) [565]. Born c. 22 Jan 1744, Bleadon, Somerset, England. Died 15 Mar 1803, Bristol, Gloucs, England.

Somerset Marriages (post-1754): Wedding Date:21 Nov 1770 - Groom Forenames:Edward - Groom Surname:Harwood - Groom's parish:Sts. Philip & Jacob - Groom's county:GLS
Bride's Forenames:Mary - Bride's Surname:Tanner - Bride's parish:Bladon - Bride's condition:Quaker
Place:Sidcot
Witnesses:Son/o Edw.(decd)/Hester of Frampton C, dau/o Wm / Rachel(decd)
At time of death is shown as living at: Barton Hill, St Phillip,
St Jacob Bristol.

14 William TANNER (c. 1708- ) [566]. Born c. 1708. Marr Rachel THOMAS c. 1733.

Hathern JUELL is shown as a "relation of & lived with William Tanner
- died 9 August 1754 buried in Thornbury (Frenchay Friends ref: R3 592 77).

15 Rachel THOMAS (c. 1711-c. 1769) [567]. Born c. 1711. Died c. 1769.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections".
2Ibid. Source: [S5] Quaker Connections

3Barbara & David Withy

Joan WOMERSLEY ( - )

1 Joan WOMERSLEY ( - ) [1162].

Rosa WOOD ( - )

1 Rosa WOOD ( - ) [1080].

Henry WOODHEAD ( -1927)

1 Henry WOODHEAD ( -1927) [675]. Died 1927.

Alice WORRALL (1865-1948)

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Alice WORRALL, Alice worrall bapt 1865

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Father: James WORRALL, 1845, age 24, james worral and mary motteram marriage 1845

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Mother: Mary MOTTRAM, 1826, age 0, mary mottram baptism 1826

1 Alice WORRALL (1865-1948) [701]. Born 1865, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 30 Aug 1865, plemstall Parish, Chester. Diocese of Chester Bishop's Transcripts of Baptisms. Marr William COFAX 26 Aug 1885, Plemstall Parish Church, Chester. Died frm 1 Jan 1948 to 31 Mar 1948.

2 James WORRALL (c. 1821- ) [513]. Born c. 1821, Frodsham, Cheshire. Marr Mary MOTTRAM 29 Dec 1845, Parish of St Mary, Chester.

In 1881 Census, lived at; Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1841 census, James and John Worrall (both aged 20 - note that ages were rounded down and 20-24 were recorded as 20) worked as agricultural Labourers, living at: Holme House, Ince

In 1871 Census, listed as Warral - living at 22 Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford.

4 John WORRALL ( - ) [1927].

3 Mary MOTTRAM (1826- ) [514]. Born 1826, Hoole, Cheshire. Christened 5 Mar 1826, Plemstall Parish, Chester.

6 Samuel MOTTRAM (1791- ) [805]. Born 1791, Cheshire. Marr Elizabeth Hughes 15 Oct 1810.

In 1841 Census, living at Brook Lodge, Hoole, Plemonstall, Hoole.

7 Elizabeth Hughes (1791- ) [806]. Born 1791, Cheshire.

Andrew WORRALL (1951- )

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Andrew John WORRALL, 2006, age 55, me1

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Father: William John WORRALL, William Worrall

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Mother: Kathleen Ada FOSTER, Kathleen Worrall

1 Andrew John WORRALL1 (1951- ) [1]. Born 25 Jun 1951, Chester. Marr Carol Elizabeth WITHY 30 Mar 1974, Thurstaston Church.

Married to Carol on 30 March 1974.

2 William John WORRALL2 (1914-1994) [5]. Born 8 Apr 1914, 3, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester. 3, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester, 6, Ethelbert Road, Meols following marriage. Marr Kathleen Ada FOSTER 1 Sep 1945. Died 24 Feb 1994, Arrowe Park Hospital, Birkenhead. Cause: Aortic anurism.

Baptised May 29th 1914, Chester Cathedral, by Rev Aubrey Baxter, Godmother - Minnie Batchelor (lived at 4 Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester in 1911 Census with Frederick Thomas (6 yo), Charles James (4 yo) and William (4mths) Baxter).

Occupation: LAC, RAF (War) then Ship Repairer, Camel Lairds, Birkenhead

Died from a Ruptured Abdominal aortic aneurysm, due to Ischaemic Heart Disease, at Arrowe Park Hospital. Reference: Birth & Death Certificates - Buried in Grange Cemetary, Wetkirby.

4 Thomas John WORRALL (1881-1952) [43]. Born 6 Sep 1881, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 16 Oct 1881, Plemstall Parish, Chester. Rector - Thomas Lowe. Marr Mary Helen SALISBURY 23 Feb 1909, Chester, Cheshire. Died 1952.

Builder's Labourer (unemployed) in 1911 census, living at 3 Farm Buildings Tarvin Road Chester

In 1901 census, was an Iron Works Labourer

In 1891 Census, living at: 14, Cross Street, Chester (Thos Jno).

8 William WORRALL (c. 1855-to1903) [493]. Born c. 1855, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 19 Sep 1855, Saint Peter, Plemstall (Plemonstall) Chester, Cheshire. Mickle Trafford. Marr Elizabeth WRIGHT 28 Dec 1880, Plemonstall, Cheshire. Died to 1903.

In 1881 Census, lived at: Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1891 census, lived at 14, Cross Street, Boughton, Chester (recorded as Willm & Eliz - occupation is Labourer / Gardener)

In 1901 census, lived at 10, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester.

9 Elizabeth WRIGHT (c. 1858- ) [509]. Born c. 1858, Spon Green, Flintshire, Wales.

may be Elizabeth Wright - married in 1880 (Oct - Dec)

In 1861 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Daughter age 3 - Born 1858, in Bistre, Flintshire
In 1871 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Servant age 13 Born 1858, in Flintshire

In 1901 cencus, shown as born in Buckley, Lancashire.

5 Mary Helen SALISBURY (1869- ) [44]. Born 31 Oct 1869, Huntington. Died.

Is it Ellen (1911 census) or Hellen? In 1891 census, was visiting the Ward family.
Mary Ellen Salisbury has 2 records for entry to Manchester Workhouses - Manchester New Bridge Street Workhouse - Date of Admission: 10 Mar 1896 to 7 April 1896; Manchester Withington Workhouse - Date of Admission:16 Nov 1909 to 4 December 1909.

10 John SALISBURY (c. 1849-bef1909) [495]. Born c. 1849, Huntingdon, Cheshire. Died bef Feb 1909.

In 1881 census, Jno (John) Salisbury - Farm labourer, living at: 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton

In 1891 census, Waggoner - living at: 104, Christleton Road, Chester.

11 Mary (1850- ) [496]. Born 1850, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales.

from 1881 census, lived at 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton.

3 Kathleen Ada FOSTER3 (1915-1967) [6]. Born 5 Feb 1915, 365 Lipton St, Winnipeg, Canada. Bap 14 Mar 1915, ASt Michael and All Angels' Church, Winnipeg. Died 7 Mar 1967, At home - 6, Ethelbert Rd, Meols Hoylake, Wirral.

Born in Winnipeg (365 Lipton Street), Canada on 5th Feb 1915, at 1:05 am.
Spent the first few years of her life living at 365, Lipton St, Winnipeg, Canada (see Ethel Mickle). - Lipton Street was named for British tea merchant Thomas Lipton (1850-1931) in 1903.
Baptised at St Michael and All Angels Church on 14 March 1915
Attended Minto House School, Meols
Confirmed on 13 December 1932.
Worked at Levers, Port Sunlight, before marrying on 04 July 1945.
Member of the Cheshire 90 (ladies) Red Cross. Awarded certificate for "Devoted service to the cause of humanity during 2nd World War 1939-1945", Signed by King George & Elizabeth R.
Died at home from cancer (Peritoneal carcinoma and carcinoma of small intestine); Buried in Grange Cemetry, Wirral.

6 Frances Harold FOSTER4 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

12 Thomas FOSTER5 (c. 1860-1924) [279]. Born c. 1860, Reepham Lincolnshire. Marr Ada BROWN 27 Dec 1886, St. Swithin'S, Lincoln, England. Died 1924.

In 1881 census, lived at 22, Winn Street, Lincoln St Swithin with Sarah Fothergill (widow) - as her Nephew.

In 1891 Census, lived at: 121 William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham (occupation shown as: Town Surveyor & Sanitary Inspector).

In 1901 Census, lived at: 2, Cable Road, Hoylake Cum West Kirby.

Lived at Drummond Road, Hoylake, Wirral.

13 Ada BROWN6 (1867-1948) [280]. Born 1867, Parishes of St Nicholas, lincolnshire. Died 1948.


In 1871v Census, living at: Church Lane, St Nicholas, Lincoln, with BROWN, Mark - Head - M - 43 - 1828 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Jane Wife - F - 30 - 1841 - Lincolnshire; BROWN, Emily J - Sister - F - 2 - 1869 - Lincolnshire.

In 1881 Census, living at: 30, Canwick Rd, Lincoln St Mary-Le-Wigford (Stepdaughter to GRAHAM, John William and Jane).

7 Ethel MICKLE7 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

14 Charles MICKLE8 (1855-1927) [277]. Born 1855, Liverpool. Marr Caroline REED 13 Sep 1880, Saint Andrew's Church, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died 14 Jul 1927, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1861 census, is shown as a Stepson, living with John and Mary GELLATLY, at: 131, Price Street, Birkenhead, with Mary Jane (Stepdaughter - born in 1842 in Liverpool, Lancashire) and Marg (Stepdaughter - born in 1844 in Liverpool, Lancashire - occupation is: Milliner)
In 1871 census, lived at 80 Price Street, Birkenhead, with James Lambert (Univ Glasgow U R C Land & Life London) - occupation, Scholar,
in 1881 census, lived at 44 Rodney Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk (both aged 26, no children listed)
In 1891 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker's Clerk.
In 1901 census, lived at 13 Glover Street, Birkenhead - occupation, Cotton Broker.
In 1911 census, Lived at 5 Cable Road, Hoylake, Wirral (with a servant - Ida Dodd).

15 Caroline REED8 (1856-1929) [278]. Born 18 Sep 1856, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 18 Sep 1929, Buried in Grange Cemetery, Westkirby.

lived at 13 bath Street, Bristol.

Sources

1In person
2Birth & Death Certificates (Buried in Grange Cemetary, Wetkirby)
3Son + Grave stone (Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby)
4Grave stone & Marriage certificate
5Gordon ??
6FHF & EM Marriage Certificate
7Grave stone & Grand-son
8Grave stone

Catherine WORRALL (1888- )

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Catherine WORRALL, catherine worrall_richard butterworth marriage_1903

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Father: William WORRALL, william worrall bapt 1855

1 Catherine WORRALL (1888- ) [511]. Born 1888, Guilden Sutton, Cheshire. Marr Richard BUTTERWORTH 12 Sep 1903, Blackford, Cheshire.

In 1891 census, is recorded as "Cath".

2 William WORRALL (c. 1855-to1903) [493]. Born c. 1855, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 19 Sep 1855, Saint Peter, Plemstall (Plemonstall) Chester, Cheshire. Mickle Trafford. Marr Elizabeth WRIGHT 28 Dec 1880, Plemonstall, Cheshire. Died to 1903.

In 1881 Census, lived at: Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1891 census, lived at 14, Cross Street, Boughton, Chester (recorded as Willm & Eliz - occupation is Labourer / Gardener)

In 1901 census, lived at 10, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester.

4 James WORRALL (c. 1821- ) [513]. Born c. 1821, Frodsham, Cheshire. Marr Mary MOTTRAM 29 Dec 1845, Parish of St Mary, Chester.

In 1881 Census, lived at; Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1841 census, James and John Worrall (both aged 20 - note that ages were rounded down and 20-24 were recorded as 20) worked as agricultural Labourers, living at: Holme House, Ince

In 1871 Census, listed as Warral - living at 22 Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford.

8 John WORRALL ( - ) [1927].

5 Mary MOTTRAM (1826- ) [514]. Born 1826, Hoole, Cheshire. Christened 5 Mar 1826, Plemstall Parish, Chester.

10 Samuel MOTTRAM (1791- ) [805]. Born 1791, Cheshire. Marr Elizabeth Hughes 15 Oct 1810.

In 1841 Census, living at Brook Lodge, Hoole, Plemonstall, Hoole.

11 Elizabeth Hughes (1791- ) [806]. Born 1791, Cheshire.

3 Elizabeth WRIGHT (c. 1858- ) [509]. Born c. 1858, Spon Green, Flintshire, Wales.

may be Elizabeth Wright - married in 1880 (Oct - Dec)

In 1861 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Daughter age 3 - Born 1858, in Bistre, Flintshire
In 1871 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Servant age 13 Born 1858, in Flintshire

In 1901 cencus, shown as born in Buckley, Lancashire.

6 John WRIGHT (1822-1907) [2030]. Born 1822. Marr Jane (Mary Jane) JONES 4 Nov 1852, Holyhead. Died 14 Jul 1907.

7 Jane (Mary Jane) JONES (1824-1912) [2031]. Born 1824, Holyhead. Died 9 May 1912.

Baptism 24 June 1827, in Bryndu Chapel, Anglesey, Wales

14 William JONES (1801-1881) [2042]. Born 1801. Died 1881.

Elizabeth WORRALL (1861- )

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Father: James WORRALL, 1845, age 24, james worral and mary motteram marriage 1845

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Mother: Mary MOTTRAM, 1826, age 0, mary mottram baptism 1826

1 Elizabeth WORRALL (1861- ) [700]. Born 1861, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire.

Baptised - June 30th 1861 (baptised at Christ Church St. Oswald
, Chester; James & Mary Parents - living at Henry Street).

2 James WORRALL (c. 1821- ) [513]. Born c. 1821, Frodsham, Cheshire. Marr Mary MOTTRAM 29 Dec 1845, Parish of St Mary, Chester.

In 1881 Census, lived at; Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1841 census, James and John Worrall (both aged 20 - note that ages were rounded down and 20-24 were recorded as 20) worked as agricultural Labourers, living at: Holme House, Ince

In 1871 Census, listed as Warral - living at 22 Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford.

4 John WORRALL ( - ) [1927].

3 Mary MOTTRAM (1826- ) [514]. Born 1826, Hoole, Cheshire. Christened 5 Mar 1826, Plemstall Parish, Chester.

6 Samuel MOTTRAM (1791- ) [805]. Born 1791, Cheshire. Marr Elizabeth Hughes 15 Oct 1810.

In 1841 Census, living at Brook Lodge, Hoole, Plemonstall, Hoole.

7 Elizabeth Hughes (1791- ) [806]. Born 1791, Cheshire.

Elizabeth WORRALL (1859-1861?)

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Elizabeth WORRALL, elizabeth worrall christening 1859

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Father: James WORRALL, 1845, age 24, james worral and mary motteram marriage 1845

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Mother: Mary MOTTRAM, 1826, age 0, mary mottram baptism 1826

1 Elizabeth WORRALL (1859-1861?) [702]. Born 15 Dec 1859, Traford Street. Died 1861 (est).

Believed to link - Possible death registered:
Name: WORRALL, Elizabeth
Registration District: Great Boughton
County: Cheshire
Year of Registration: 1861
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
Volume No: 8A
Page No: 243

Also - may not link;
Forenames: Elizabeth
Surname: Worrall
Burial Date: 25 Oct 1859
Burial Year: 1859
Age: 2y
Sex: Female
Burial Place: Nether Knutsford
Residence: St. John the Baptist, Knutsford
Spouse's Forenames:
Spouse's Surname:
Parish: St. John the Baptist
City or Town: Knutsford
County: Cheshire.

2 James WORRALL (c. 1821- ) [513]. Born c. 1821, Frodsham, Cheshire. Marr Mary MOTTRAM 29 Dec 1845, Parish of St Mary, Chester.

In 1881 Census, lived at; Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1841 census, James and John Worrall (both aged 20 - note that ages were rounded down and 20-24 were recorded as 20) worked as agricultural Labourers, living at: Holme House, Ince

In 1871 Census, listed as Warral - living at 22 Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford.

4 John WORRALL ( - ) [1927].

3 Mary MOTTRAM (1826- ) [514]. Born 1826, Hoole, Cheshire. Christened 5 Mar 1826, Plemstall Parish, Chester.

6 Samuel MOTTRAM (1791- ) [805]. Born 1791, Cheshire. Marr Elizabeth Hughes 15 Oct 1810.

In 1841 Census, living at Brook Lodge, Hoole, Plemonstall, Hoole.

7 Elizabeth Hughes (1791- ) [806]. Born 1791, Cheshire.

Graeme WORRALL (1978- )

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Graeme Richard WORRALL, 2009, age 31, graeme1

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Father: Andrew John WORRALL, 2006, age 55, me1

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Mother: Carol Elizabeth WITHY, 2006, age 55, carol1

1 Graeme Richard WORRALL1 (1978- ) [10]. Born 14 Nov 1978, Clatterbridge Hospital, Bebbington. Marr Hannah CHAMBERS 5 Sep 2009, Binden House, Langford Budville, Summerset.

2 Andrew John WORRALL2 (1951- ) [1]. Born 25 Jun 1951, Chester. Marr Carol Elizabeth WITHY 30 Mar 1974, Thurstaston Church.

Married to Carol on 30 March 1974.

4 William John WORRALL3 (1914-1994) [5]. Born 8 Apr 1914, 3, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester. 3, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester, 6, Ethelbert Road, Meols following marriage. Marr Kathleen Ada FOSTER 1 Sep 1945. Died 24 Feb 1994, Arrowe Park Hospital, Birkenhead. Cause: Aortic anurism.

Baptised May 29th 1914, Chester Cathedral, by Rev Aubrey Baxter, Godmother - Minnie Batchelor (lived at 4 Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester in 1911 Census with Frederick Thomas (6 yo), Charles James (4 yo) and William (4mths) Baxter).

Occupation: LAC, RAF (War) then Ship Repairer, Camel Lairds, Birkenhead

Died from a Ruptured Abdominal aortic aneurysm, due to Ischaemic Heart Disease, at Arrowe Park Hospital. Reference: Birth & Death Certificates - Buried in Grange Cemetary, Wetkirby.

8 Thomas John WORRALL (1881-1952) [43]. Born 6 Sep 1881, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 16 Oct 1881, Plemstall Parish, Chester. Rector - Thomas Lowe. Marr Mary Helen SALISBURY 23 Feb 1909, Chester, Cheshire. Died 1952.

Builder's Labourer (unemployed) in 1911 census, living at 3 Farm Buildings Tarvin Road Chester

In 1901 census, was an Iron Works Labourer

In 1891 Census, living at: 14, Cross Street, Chester (Thos Jno).

9 Mary Helen SALISBURY (1869- ) [44]. Born 31 Oct 1869, Huntington. Died.

Is it Ellen (1911 census) or Hellen? In 1891 census, was visiting the Ward family.
Mary Ellen Salisbury has 2 records for entry to Manchester Workhouses - Manchester New Bridge Street Workhouse - Date of Admission: 10 Mar 1896 to 7 April 1896; Manchester Withington Workhouse - Date of Admission:16 Nov 1909 to 4 December 1909.

5 Kathleen Ada FOSTER4 (1915-1967) [6]. Born 5 Feb 1915, 365 Lipton St, Winnipeg, Canada. Bap 14 Mar 1915, ASt Michael and All Angels' Church, Winnipeg. Died 7 Mar 1967, At home - 6, Ethelbert Rd, Meols Hoylake, Wirral.

Born in Winnipeg (365 Lipton Street), Canada on 5th Feb 1915, at 1:05 am.
Spent the first few years of her life living at 365, Lipton St, Winnipeg, Canada (see Ethel Mickle). - Lipton Street was named for British tea merchant Thomas Lipton (1850-1931) in 1903.
Baptised at St Michael and All Angels Church on 14 March 1915
Attended Minto House School, Meols
Confirmed on 13 December 1932.
Worked at Levers, Port Sunlight, before marrying on 04 July 1945.
Member of the Cheshire 90 (ladies) Red Cross. Awarded certificate for "Devoted service to the cause of humanity during 2nd World War 1939-1945", Signed by King George & Elizabeth R.
Died at home from cancer (Peritoneal carcinoma and carcinoma of small intestine); Buried in Grange Cemetry, Wirral.

10 Frances Harold FOSTER5 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

11 Ethel MICKLE6 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

3 Carol Elizabeth WITHY2 (1951- ) [7]. Born 26 Sep 1951, Birmingham.

6 George WITHY7 (1924-1998) [8]. Born 15 May 1924. Marr Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY 15 Apr 1950, St Lawrence Church, Northfield, Birmingham. Died 17 Nov 1998, 3 Woodside Road, Irby, Wirral.

George Withy attended Bikenhead Park High School and served with the Royal Artillery during World War II. He began his career in journalism in the 1940's as a trainee with the old Birkenhead News and then spent several years working for newspapers in the Midlands, before returning to Merseyside in 1960 to the Daily Post as a sub-editor. Later, he became chief sub-editor. George then joined the Liverpool Echo, where he was night news editor for many years before becoming assistant editor and retring in 1989.
George Withy was synonymous on merseyside with the Institute of Journalists (IOJ), (now the Chartered IOJ) and was for many years the Liverpool District Chairman as well as the Chairman of the national Salaries and Conditions Board. He was a form
er President of the Institute, and also served for a number of years on the Press Council. He was awarded a life Fellowship of the CIOJ on 1 March 1998 He suffered from Altzheimer's Disease during the latter years of his life, but remained at home in Irby throughout his illness, cared for by his wife, Betty, and their two daughters Carol and Kay. He died peacefully at home, with his family at his side. The funeral took place at St Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston. (See Obituary Notices & Journalism Training Centre Dedication).

12 George WITHY (1886-1967) [500]. Born 10 Jan 1886, Durham, West Hartlepool. Marr Sarah Alice STANKLEY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Marr Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON. Died 1967, Heswall nursing home.

Born in 1886, in West Hartlepool. Apprenticed as a Ships' draughtsman, he first moved to Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness).

In 1901 census, was living at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, with his parents (Reference: RG13 piece 4642 folio 209 page 49
In 1911 census, was living as a "lodger" at 34 West View Road Barrow in Furness (Reference: RG14PN25677 RG78PN1473 RD482 SD1 ED27 SN187)

He moved to Birkenhead in 1915 (living at 11, Ashburton Road) to take charge of the building of the first submarine contract obtained for the Shipyard. For 35 years, he was the senior Naval architect on Admiralty construction at Cammell Laird & Co. (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd., Birkenhead. He supervised all their Naval construction, including the battleships Rodney and Prince of Wales. The first Ark Royal, and many smaller vessels.

He was married 3 times. First to Sarah Alice Stankley (1916). She died in the 1918 flue epidemic. He then married her sister, Elizabeth Alma Stankley. Following her death in 1934 from 'a stomach problem', he married Margaret Ellen Gibson on 26/09/1936. (details from Jennifer Stankley)

13 Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY8 (1890-1934) [162]. Born 6 Feb 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 28 Jan 1934, Birkenhead General Hospital.

Second wife of George Withy (B 10.01.1886) (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Sarah Alice Stankley, his first wife. Elizabeth Alma died in 1934 (See death certificate).

7 Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY2 (1925-2014) [9]. Born 14 Sep 1925, Northfield, Birmingham(at home). Died 21 Feb 2014, Elderhome, Clatterbridge.

14 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

15 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON9 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

Sources

1Andrew Worrall (father) & In person
2In person
3Birth & Death Certificates (Buried in Grange Cemetary, Wetkirby)
4Son + Grave stone (Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby)
5Grave stone & Marriage certificate
6Grave stone & Grand-son
7In person, Wife (D B Gray) & obituaries
8Jennifer Stankley
9Daughter - D B Gray

James WORRALL (c. 1821- )

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James WORRALL, 1845, age 24, james worral and mary motteram marriage 1845

1 James WORRALL (c. 1821- ) [513]. Born c. 1821, Frodsham, Cheshire. Marr Mary MOTTRAM 29 Dec 1845, Parish of St Mary, Chester.

In 1881 Census, lived at; Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1841 census, James and John Worrall (both aged 20 - note that ages were rounded down and 20-24 were recorded as 20) worked as agricultural Labourers, living at: Holme House, Ince

In 1871 Census, listed as Warral - living at 22 Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford.

2 John WORRALL ( - ) [1927].

John WORRALL (1821- )

1 John WORRALL (1821- ) [703]. Born 1821, Cheshire.

Possible brother (note that ages 20-24 were rounded down and recorded as 20) - in 1841 census, at Holme House, Ince with John Worrall

In 1861 census, is shown as:
WORRALL, Mary Wife Married F; 38; Born 1823; Agricultural Labourer Wife; born in Norley, Cheshire
WORRALL, Thomas - Son, 10; born 1851 in Helsby, Cheshire WORRALL, Mary - Daughter, 8 born 1853 in Helsby, Cheshire
WORRALL, Martha - Daughter, 6 bporn 1855 in Helsby, Cheshire
WORRALL, Emma - Daughter, 1 born 1860 in Helsby, Cheshire BLAIN, Elizabeth - Niece, 4 born 1857 occupation; Scholar Nurse Children, born in Sutton, Cheshire
WORRALL, James - Son, 3 born 1858 in Helsby, Cheshire.

2 John WORRALL ( - ) [1927].

Joseph WORRALL (1909- )

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Father: Thomas John WORRALL, T J Worrall

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Mother: Mary Helen SALISBURY, M E Salisbury

1 Joseph Thomas WORRALL (1909- ) [492]. Born 1909, Chester.

Joseph Thomas in 1911 census (aged 2).

2 Thomas John WORRALL (1881-1952) [43]. Born 6 Sep 1881, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 16 Oct 1881, Plemstall Parish, Chester. Rector - Thomas Lowe. Marr Mary Helen SALISBURY 23 Feb 1909, Chester, Cheshire. Died 1952.

Builder's Labourer (unemployed) in 1911 census, living at 3 Farm Buildings Tarvin Road Chester

In 1901 census, was an Iron Works Labourer

In 1891 Census, living at: 14, Cross Street, Chester (Thos Jno).

4 William WORRALL (c. 1855-to1903) [493]. Born c. 1855, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 19 Sep 1855, Saint Peter, Plemstall (Plemonstall) Chester, Cheshire. Mickle Trafford. Marr Elizabeth WRIGHT 28 Dec 1880, Plemonstall, Cheshire. Died to 1903.

In 1881 Census, lived at: Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1891 census, lived at 14, Cross Street, Boughton, Chester (recorded as Willm & Eliz - occupation is Labourer / Gardener)

In 1901 census, lived at 10, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester.

8 James WORRALL (c. 1821- ) [513]. Born c. 1821, Frodsham, Cheshire. Marr Mary MOTTRAM 29 Dec 1845, Parish of St Mary, Chester.

In 1881 Census, lived at; Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1841 census, James and John Worrall (both aged 20 - note that ages were rounded down and 20-24 were recorded as 20) worked as agricultural Labourers, living at: Holme House, Ince

In 1871 Census, listed as Warral - living at 22 Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford.

9 Mary MOTTRAM (1826- ) [514]. Born 1826, Hoole, Cheshire. Christened 5 Mar 1826, Plemstall Parish, Chester.

5 Elizabeth WRIGHT (c. 1858- ) [509]. Born c. 1858, Spon Green, Flintshire, Wales.

may be Elizabeth Wright - married in 1880 (Oct - Dec)

In 1861 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Daughter age 3 - Born 1858, in Bistre, Flintshire
In 1871 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Servant age 13 Born 1858, in Flintshire

In 1901 cencus, shown as born in Buckley, Lancashire.

10 John WRIGHT (1822-1907) [2030]. Born 1822. Marr Jane (Mary Jane) JONES 4 Nov 1852, Holyhead. Died 14 Jul 1907.

11 Jane (Mary Jane) JONES (1824-1912) [2031]. Born 1824, Holyhead. Died 9 May 1912.

Baptism 24 June 1827, in Bryndu Chapel, Anglesey, Wales

3 Mary Helen SALISBURY (1869- ) [44]. Born 31 Oct 1869, Huntington. Died.

Is it Ellen (1911 census) or Hellen? In 1891 census, was visiting the Ward family.
Mary Ellen Salisbury has 2 records for entry to Manchester Workhouses - Manchester New Bridge Street Workhouse - Date of Admission: 10 Mar 1896 to 7 April 1896; Manchester Withington Workhouse - Date of Admission:16 Nov 1909 to 4 December 1909.

6 John SALISBURY (c. 1849-bef1909) [495]. Born c. 1849, Huntingdon, Cheshire. Died bef Feb 1909.

In 1881 census, Jno (John) Salisbury - Farm labourer, living at: 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton

In 1891 census, Waggoner - living at: 104, Christleton Road, Chester.

7 Mary (1850- ) [496]. Born 1850, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales.

from 1881 census, lived at 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton.

Layla WORRALL (2011- )

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Layla Betty WORRALL, photo

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Father: Graeme Richard WORRALL, 2009, age 31, graeme1

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Mother: Hannah CHAMBERS, 2009, age 30, hannah1

1 Layla Betty WORRALL (2011- ) [699]. Born 13 Jun 2011, Guildford.

2 Graeme Richard WORRALL1 (1978- ) [10]. Born 14 Nov 1978, Clatterbridge Hospital, Bebbington. Marr Hannah CHAMBERS 5 Sep 2009, Binden House, Langford Budville, Summerset.

4 Andrew John WORRALL2 (1951- ) [1]. Born 25 Jun 1951, Chester. Marr Carol Elizabeth WITHY 30 Mar 1974, Thurstaston Church.

Married to Carol on 30 March 1974.

8 William John WORRALL3 (1914-1994) [5]. Born 8 Apr 1914, 3, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester. 3, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester, 6, Ethelbert Road, Meols following marriage. Marr Kathleen Ada FOSTER 1 Sep 1945. Died 24 Feb 1994, Arrowe Park Hospital, Birkenhead. Cause: Aortic anurism.

Baptised May 29th 1914, Chester Cathedral, by Rev Aubrey Baxter, Godmother - Minnie Batchelor (lived at 4 Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester in 1911 Census with Frederick Thomas (6 yo), Charles James (4 yo) and William (4mths) Baxter).

Occupation: LAC, RAF (War) then Ship Repairer, Camel Lairds, Birkenhead

Died from a Ruptured Abdominal aortic aneurysm, due to Ischaemic Heart Disease, at Arrowe Park Hospital. Reference: Birth & Death Certificates - Buried in Grange Cemetary, Wetkirby.

9 Kathleen Ada FOSTER4 (1915-1967) [6]. Born 5 Feb 1915, 365 Lipton St, Winnipeg, Canada. Bap 14 Mar 1915, ASt Michael and All Angels' Church, Winnipeg. Died 7 Mar 1967, At home - 6, Ethelbert Rd, Meols Hoylake, Wirral.

Born in Winnipeg (365 Lipton Street), Canada on 5th Feb 1915, at 1:05 am.
Spent the first few years of her life living at 365, Lipton St, Winnipeg, Canada (see Ethel Mickle). - Lipton Street was named for British tea merchant Thomas Lipton (1850-1931) in 1903.
Baptised at St Michael and All Angels Church on 14 March 1915
Attended Minto House School, Meols
Confirmed on 13 December 1932.
Worked at Levers, Port Sunlight, before marrying on 04 July 1945.
Member of the Cheshire 90 (ladies) Red Cross. Awarded certificate for "Devoted service to the cause of humanity during 2nd World War 1939-1945", Signed by King George & Elizabeth R.
Died at home from cancer (Peritoneal carcinoma and carcinoma of small intestine); Buried in Grange Cemetry, Wirral.

5 Carol Elizabeth WITHY2 (1951- ) [7]. Born 26 Sep 1951, Birmingham.

10 George WITHY5 (1924-1998) [8]. Born 15 May 1924. Marr Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY 15 Apr 1950, St Lawrence Church, Northfield, Birmingham. Died 17 Nov 1998, 3 Woodside Road, Irby, Wirral.

George Withy attended Bikenhead Park High School and served with the Royal Artillery during World War II. He began his career in journalism in the 1940's as a trainee with the old Birkenhead News and then spent several years working for newspapers in the Midlands, before returning to Merseyside in 1960 to the Daily Post as a sub-editor. Later, he became chief sub-editor. George then joined the Liverpool Echo, where he was night news editor for many years before becoming assistant editor and retring in 1989.
George Withy was synonymous on merseyside with the Institute of Journalists (IOJ), (now the Chartered IOJ) and was for many years the Liverpool District Chairman as well as the Chairman of the national Salaries and Conditions Board. He was a form
er President of the Institute, and also served for a number of years on the Press Council. He was awarded a life Fellowship of the CIOJ on 1 March 1998 He suffered from Altzheimer's Disease during the latter years of his life, but remained at home in Irby throughout his illness, cared for by his wife, Betty, and their two daughters Carol and Kay. He died peacefully at home, with his family at his side. The funeral took place at St Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston. (See Obituary Notices & Journalism Training Centre Dedication).

11 Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY2 (1925-2014) [9]. Born 14 Sep 1925, Northfield, Birmingham(at home). Died 21 Feb 2014, Elderhome, Clatterbridge.

3 Hannah CHAMBERS (1979- ) [482]. Born 13 Mar 1979.

6 Peter TIDMARSH ( - ) [721].

7 Alison Joan CHAMBERS (1953- ) [722]. Born 11 Aug 1953, Weston Super Mare, Somerset.

14 Ralph CHAMBERS ( - ) [724]. Marr Pamela DAVIES frm 1 Apr 1948 to 30 Jun 1948, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset.

15 Pamela DAVIES ( - ) [723].

Sources

1Andrew Worrall (father) & In person
2In person
3Birth & Death Certificates (Buried in Grange Cemetary, Wetkirby)
4Son + Grave stone (Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby)
5In person, Wife (D B Gray) & obituaries

Mary WORRALL (1891- )

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Father: William WORRALL, william worrall bapt 1855

1 Mary A WORRALL (1891- ) [512]. Born 5 Jan 1891, Chester. Bap 15 Feb 1891, Parish of st Paul. Home address shown as 14 Cross Street - Parish of st Paul - Baptised by Langdale H Postgate.

2 William WORRALL (c. 1855-to1903) [493]. Born c. 1855, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 19 Sep 1855, Saint Peter, Plemstall (Plemonstall) Chester, Cheshire. Mickle Trafford. Marr Elizabeth WRIGHT 28 Dec 1880, Plemonstall, Cheshire. Died to 1903.

In 1881 Census, lived at: Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1891 census, lived at 14, Cross Street, Boughton, Chester (recorded as Willm & Eliz - occupation is Labourer / Gardener)

In 1901 census, lived at 10, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester.

4 James WORRALL (c. 1821- ) [513]. Born c. 1821, Frodsham, Cheshire. Marr Mary MOTTRAM 29 Dec 1845, Parish of St Mary, Chester.

In 1881 Census, lived at; Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1841 census, James and John Worrall (both aged 20 - note that ages were rounded down and 20-24 were recorded as 20) worked as agricultural Labourers, living at: Holme House, Ince

In 1871 Census, listed as Warral - living at 22 Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford.

8 John WORRALL ( - ) [1927].

5 Mary MOTTRAM (1826- ) [514]. Born 1826, Hoole, Cheshire. Christened 5 Mar 1826, Plemstall Parish, Chester.

10 Samuel MOTTRAM (1791- ) [805]. Born 1791, Cheshire. Marr Elizabeth Hughes 15 Oct 1810.

In 1841 Census, living at Brook Lodge, Hoole, Plemonstall, Hoole.

11 Elizabeth Hughes (1791- ) [806]. Born 1791, Cheshire.

3 Elizabeth WRIGHT (c. 1858- ) [509]. Born c. 1858, Spon Green, Flintshire, Wales.

may be Elizabeth Wright - married in 1880 (Oct - Dec)

In 1861 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Daughter age 3 - Born 1858, in Bistre, Flintshire
In 1871 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Servant age 13 Born 1858, in Flintshire

In 1901 cencus, shown as born in Buckley, Lancashire.

6 John WRIGHT (1822-1907) [2030]. Born 1822. Marr Jane (Mary Jane) JONES 4 Nov 1852, Holyhead. Died 14 Jul 1907.

7 Jane (Mary Jane) JONES (1824-1912) [2031]. Born 1824, Holyhead. Died 9 May 1912.

Baptism 24 June 1827, in Bryndu Chapel, Anglesey, Wales

14 William JONES (1801-1881) [2042]. Born 1801. Died 1881.

Minnie WORRALL (1883- )

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Minnie WORRALL, minnie_worrall_baptism

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Father: William WORRALL, william worrall bapt 1855

1 Minnie WORRALL (1883- ) [510]. Born 10 Sep 1883, Bridge Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 7 Oct 1883, Plemstall Parish, Chester. baptiosed by Thomas Lowe, Rector. Marr Frederick Thomas BATCHELOR 28 Nov 1904, Parish of St. Paul, Chester, Cheshire.

In 1911 census, Minnie is shown as "head & wife", living at: 4 Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester (with 2 rooms) - next door to Thomas Worrall at 3 Farm Buildings.

2 William WORRALL (c. 1855-to1903) [493]. Born c. 1855, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 19 Sep 1855, Saint Peter, Plemstall (Plemonstall) Chester, Cheshire. Mickle Trafford. Marr Elizabeth WRIGHT 28 Dec 1880, Plemonstall, Cheshire. Died to 1903.

In 1881 Census, lived at: Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1891 census, lived at 14, Cross Street, Boughton, Chester (recorded as Willm & Eliz - occupation is Labourer / Gardener)

In 1901 census, lived at 10, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester.

4 James WORRALL (c. 1821- ) [513]. Born c. 1821, Frodsham, Cheshire. Marr Mary MOTTRAM 29 Dec 1845, Parish of St Mary, Chester.

In 1881 Census, lived at; Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1841 census, James and John Worrall (both aged 20 - note that ages were rounded down and 20-24 were recorded as 20) worked as agricultural Labourers, living at: Holme House, Ince

In 1871 Census, listed as Warral - living at 22 Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford.

8 John WORRALL ( - ) [1927].

5 Mary MOTTRAM (1826- ) [514]. Born 1826, Hoole, Cheshire. Christened 5 Mar 1826, Plemstall Parish, Chester.

10 Samuel MOTTRAM (1791- ) [805]. Born 1791, Cheshire. Marr Elizabeth Hughes 15 Oct 1810.

In 1841 Census, living at Brook Lodge, Hoole, Plemonstall, Hoole.

11 Elizabeth Hughes (1791- ) [806]. Born 1791, Cheshire.

3 Elizabeth WRIGHT (c. 1858- ) [509]. Born c. 1858, Spon Green, Flintshire, Wales.

may be Elizabeth Wright - married in 1880 (Oct - Dec)

In 1861 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Daughter age 3 - Born 1858, in Bistre, Flintshire
In 1871 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Servant age 13 Born 1858, in Flintshire

In 1901 cencus, shown as born in Buckley, Lancashire.

6 John WRIGHT (1822-1907) [2030]. Born 1822. Marr Jane (Mary Jane) JONES 4 Nov 1852, Holyhead. Died 14 Jul 1907.

7 Jane (Mary Jane) JONES (1824-1912) [2031]. Born 1824, Holyhead. Died 9 May 1912.

Baptism 24 June 1827, in Bryndu Chapel, Anglesey, Wales

14 William JONES (1801-1881) [2042]. Born 1801. Died 1881.

Thomas WORRALL (1881-1952)

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Thomas John WORRALL, T J Worrall

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Father: William WORRALL, william worrall bapt 1855

1 Thomas John WORRALL (1881-1952) [43]. Born 6 Sep 1881, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 16 Oct 1881, Plemstall Parish, Chester. Rector - Thomas Lowe. Marr Mary Helen SALISBURY 23 Feb 1909, Chester, Cheshire. Died 1952.

Builder's Labourer (unemployed) in 1911 census, living at 3 Farm Buildings Tarvin Road Chester

In 1901 census, was an Iron Works Labourer

In 1891 Census, living at: 14, Cross Street, Chester (Thos Jno).

2 William WORRALL (c. 1855-to1903) [493]. Born c. 1855, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 19 Sep 1855, Saint Peter, Plemstall (Plemonstall) Chester, Cheshire. Mickle Trafford. Marr Elizabeth WRIGHT 28 Dec 1880, Plemonstall, Cheshire. Died to 1903.

In 1881 Census, lived at: Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1891 census, lived at 14, Cross Street, Boughton, Chester (recorded as Willm & Eliz - occupation is Labourer / Gardener)

In 1901 census, lived at 10, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester.

4 James WORRALL (c. 1821- ) [513]. Born c. 1821, Frodsham, Cheshire. Marr Mary MOTTRAM 29 Dec 1845, Parish of St Mary, Chester.

In 1881 Census, lived at; Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1841 census, James and John Worrall (both aged 20 - note that ages were rounded down and 20-24 were recorded as 20) worked as agricultural Labourers, living at: Holme House, Ince

In 1871 Census, listed as Warral - living at 22 Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford.

8 John WORRALL ( - ) [1927].

5 Mary MOTTRAM (1826- ) [514]. Born 1826, Hoole, Cheshire. Christened 5 Mar 1826, Plemstall Parish, Chester.

10 Samuel MOTTRAM (1791- ) [805]. Born 1791, Cheshire. Marr Elizabeth Hughes 15 Oct 1810.

In 1841 Census, living at Brook Lodge, Hoole, Plemonstall, Hoole.

11 Elizabeth Hughes (1791- ) [806]. Born 1791, Cheshire.

3 Elizabeth WRIGHT (c. 1858- ) [509]. Born c. 1858, Spon Green, Flintshire, Wales.

may be Elizabeth Wright - married in 1880 (Oct - Dec)

In 1861 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Daughter age 3 - Born 1858, in Bistre, Flintshire
In 1871 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Servant age 13 Born 1858, in Flintshire

In 1901 cencus, shown as born in Buckley, Lancashire.

6 John WRIGHT (1822-1907) [2030]. Born 1822. Marr Jane (Mary Jane) JONES 4 Nov 1852, Holyhead. Died 14 Jul 1907.

7 Jane (Mary Jane) JONES (1824-1912) [2031]. Born 1824, Holyhead. Died 9 May 1912.

Baptism 24 June 1827, in Bryndu Chapel, Anglesey, Wales

14 William JONES (1801-1881) [2042]. Born 1801. Died 1881.

Toni WORRALL (1976- )

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Toni Elizabeth WORRALL, TONI_2006_1

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Father: Andrew John WORRALL, 2006, age 55, me1

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Mother: Carol Elizabeth WITHY, 2006, age 55, carol1

1 Toni Elizabeth WORRALL1 (1976- ) [4]. Born 31 Oct 1976, Clatterbridge Hospital, Bebbington. Bap 13 Mar 1977, St Thomas's Church. Ellesmere Port, Wirral. Marr Leon LONDON 30 Jul 2005, Charlton, London.

2 Andrew John WORRALL2 (1951- ) [1]. Born 25 Jun 1951, Chester. Marr Carol Elizabeth WITHY 30 Mar 1974, Thurstaston Church.

Married to Carol on 30 March 1974.

4 William John WORRALL3 (1914-1994) [5]. Born 8 Apr 1914, 3, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester. 3, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester, 6, Ethelbert Road, Meols following marriage. Marr Kathleen Ada FOSTER 1 Sep 1945. Died 24 Feb 1994, Arrowe Park Hospital, Birkenhead. Cause: Aortic anurism.

Baptised May 29th 1914, Chester Cathedral, by Rev Aubrey Baxter, Godmother - Minnie Batchelor (lived at 4 Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester in 1911 Census with Frederick Thomas (6 yo), Charles James (4 yo) and William (4mths) Baxter).

Occupation: LAC, RAF (War) then Ship Repairer, Camel Lairds, Birkenhead

Died from a Ruptured Abdominal aortic aneurysm, due to Ischaemic Heart Disease, at Arrowe Park Hospital. Reference: Birth & Death Certificates - Buried in Grange Cemetary, Wetkirby.

8 Thomas John WORRALL (1881-1952) [43]. Born 6 Sep 1881, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 16 Oct 1881, Plemstall Parish, Chester. Rector - Thomas Lowe. Marr Mary Helen SALISBURY 23 Feb 1909, Chester, Cheshire. Died 1952.

Builder's Labourer (unemployed) in 1911 census, living at 3 Farm Buildings Tarvin Road Chester

In 1901 census, was an Iron Works Labourer

In 1891 Census, living at: 14, Cross Street, Chester (Thos Jno).

9 Mary Helen SALISBURY (1869- ) [44]. Born 31 Oct 1869, Huntington. Died.

Is it Ellen (1911 census) or Hellen? In 1891 census, was visiting the Ward family.
Mary Ellen Salisbury has 2 records for entry to Manchester Workhouses - Manchester New Bridge Street Workhouse - Date of Admission: 10 Mar 1896 to 7 April 1896; Manchester Withington Workhouse - Date of Admission:16 Nov 1909 to 4 December 1909.

5 Kathleen Ada FOSTER4 (1915-1967) [6]. Born 5 Feb 1915, 365 Lipton St, Winnipeg, Canada. Bap 14 Mar 1915, ASt Michael and All Angels' Church, Winnipeg. Died 7 Mar 1967, At home - 6, Ethelbert Rd, Meols Hoylake, Wirral.

Born in Winnipeg (365 Lipton Street), Canada on 5th Feb 1915, at 1:05 am.
Spent the first few years of her life living at 365, Lipton St, Winnipeg, Canada (see Ethel Mickle). - Lipton Street was named for British tea merchant Thomas Lipton (1850-1931) in 1903.
Baptised at St Michael and All Angels Church on 14 March 1915
Attended Minto House School, Meols
Confirmed on 13 December 1932.
Worked at Levers, Port Sunlight, before marrying on 04 July 1945.
Member of the Cheshire 90 (ladies) Red Cross. Awarded certificate for "Devoted service to the cause of humanity during 2nd World War 1939-1945", Signed by King George & Elizabeth R.
Died at home from cancer (Peritoneal carcinoma and carcinoma of small intestine); Buried in Grange Cemetry, Wirral.

10 Frances Harold FOSTER5 (1887-1954) [16]. Born 14 Sep 1887, South Shields, Co Durham. Marr Ethel MICKLE 15 Jun 1912, St Matthews Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Died 24 May 1954, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

In 1891 census, lived at: William Street, Houghton Le Spring, Warden Law, Durham with parents.

In the 1901 census, was a boarding student at Calday Grange Gramar School (rev William Hollowell was Headmaster).

in the 1911 census for Winnipeg, Manitoba, was a Boarder at 331 Pritchard, with Geo and Elizabeth Wade (age shown as 24).
When married, lived at 365 Lipton Street - Roll Number: 13022125000
Neighbourhood Area: St Matthews; Market Region 4, Inner City. House had a Total Living Area of 988 sq. ft. The building was a 1&1/2 Storey with a basement, built in 1909 with 5 rooms.

On december 30th 1915 joined the 107th Canadian Pioneer Battalion (107th (Winnipeg) Bn. Formed at Winnipeg on 04 Nov 1915 - became the 107th Canadian Pioneer Bn on 21 Jan 1917 and joined the 1st Division). They sailed for France on February 25, 1917 and served in France and Flanders as Pioneers until the re-organization of the Canadian Corps Engineers in March of 1917. At that time the Pioneer battalions were re-organized over the next few months and absorbed into the Canadian Engineers. The 107th was disbanded and absorbed into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Canadian Engineer battalions on May 28, 1918. Held rank of Company Sergeant-Major (CSM).

11 Ethel MICKLE6 (1887-1976) [15]. Born 7 Dec 1887, Birkenhead. Died 5 Apr 1976, Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby.

From the 'Herald & Visitor', Saturday June 1st 1912. "We heartily wish bon voyage to Miss Ethel Mickle, elder daughter of Mr Charles Mickle, of Cable Road, Hoylake, who sails tomorrow (Saturday) in the Tetonic for Winnipeg via Montreal. The young lady, who became engaged some four years ago, is going out to fulfill her promise to Mr Harold Foster, son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Foster, of Drummond Road. Her fiance served his articles in the Surveyors Department of the Hoylake and West Kirby District Council (of which his father was for many years the head), and about three years since he went to Canada, where he has been most successful in his profession. The young lady is to be accompanied by her father, who will 'give her away,' and who hopes to return in a few weeks time, having seen the nuptial knot tied, and leaving the young couple to make thay success in life which is wished for them by a large circle of friends, amongst whom we are pleased to count ourselves. We have pleasure in knowing that the voyagers will carry with them a large number of handsome and valuable presents, which will assist in reminding the young people of their friends in old England, as well as add to the comfort and beauty of their home in the far west."

From the Ships Passenger list:

date of departure 1 June 1912
ship: Teutonic
steamship line: White Star Dominion
from: Liverpool to: Montreal, Canada
Miss E MICKLE Occupation: Domestic
Mr C MICKLE Occupation: Cotton Broker.

3 Carol Elizabeth WITHY2 (1951- ) [7]. Born 26 Sep 1951, Birmingham.

6 George WITHY7 (1924-1998) [8]. Born 15 May 1924. Marr Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY 15 Apr 1950, St Lawrence Church, Northfield, Birmingham. Died 17 Nov 1998, 3 Woodside Road, Irby, Wirral.

George Withy attended Bikenhead Park High School and served with the Royal Artillery during World War II. He began his career in journalism in the 1940's as a trainee with the old Birkenhead News and then spent several years working for newspapers in the Midlands, before returning to Merseyside in 1960 to the Daily Post as a sub-editor. Later, he became chief sub-editor. George then joined the Liverpool Echo, where he was night news editor for many years before becoming assistant editor and retring in 1989.
George Withy was synonymous on merseyside with the Institute of Journalists (IOJ), (now the Chartered IOJ) and was for many years the Liverpool District Chairman as well as the Chairman of the national Salaries and Conditions Board. He was a form
er President of the Institute, and also served for a number of years on the Press Council. He was awarded a life Fellowship of the CIOJ on 1 March 1998 He suffered from Altzheimer's Disease during the latter years of his life, but remained at home in Irby throughout his illness, cared for by his wife, Betty, and their two daughters Carol and Kay. He died peacefully at home, with his family at his side. The funeral took place at St Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston. (See Obituary Notices & Journalism Training Centre Dedication).

12 George WITHY (1886-1967) [500]. Born 10 Jan 1886, Durham, West Hartlepool. Marr Sarah Alice STANKLEY frm 1 Apr 1918 to 30 Jun 1918. Marr Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY frm 1 Oct 1922 to 31 Dec 1922, Hartlepool, Durham. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON 26 Sep 1936, Stockport, Cheshire. Marr Margaret Ellen GIBSON. Died 1967, Heswall nursing home.

Born in 1886, in West Hartlepool. Apprenticed as a Ships' draughtsman, he first moved to Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness).

In 1901 census, was living at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, with his parents (Reference: RG13 piece 4642 folio 209 page 49
In 1911 census, was living as a "lodger" at 34 West View Road Barrow in Furness (Reference: RG14PN25677 RG78PN1473 RD482 SD1 ED27 SN187)

He moved to Birkenhead in 1915 (living at 11, Ashburton Road) to take charge of the building of the first submarine contract obtained for the Shipyard. For 35 years, he was the senior Naval architect on Admiralty construction at Cammell Laird & Co. (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd., Birkenhead. He supervised all their Naval construction, including the battleships Rodney and Prince of Wales. The first Ark Royal, and many smaller vessels.

He was married 3 times. First to Sarah Alice Stankley (1916). She died in the 1918 flue epidemic. He then married her sister, Elizabeth Alma Stankley. Following her death in 1934 from 'a stomach problem', he married Margaret Ellen Gibson on 26/09/1936. (details from Jennifer Stankley)

13 Elizabeth Alma STANKLEY8 (1890-1934) [162]. Born 6 Feb 1890, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died 28 Jan 1934, Birkenhead General Hospital.

Second wife of George Withy (B 10.01.1886) (see Marriage Certificate). The sister of Sarah Alice Stankley, his first wife. Elizabeth Alma died in 1934 (See death certificate).

7 Dorothy Elizabeth GRAY2 (1925-2014) [9]. Born 14 Sep 1925, Northfield, Birmingham(at home). Died 21 Feb 2014, Elderhome, Clatterbridge.

14 Bertram Allen GRAY (c. 1892-1981) [34]. Born c. 1892, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Died 1981.

Bertram's first wife was Milly, mother of Edward (Ted) Gray, who was adopted by Avon James Gray and Mabel Wilson
Kings Norton

In 1911 census, lived at: 205 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Worcestershire - Apprentice.

15 Dorothy (Dolly) WILSON9 (1902-1981) [35]. Born 19 Apr 1902, Kingsheath Birmingham. Died 12 Aug 1981, Birmingham.

Second wife of Bertram Allen Gray (first wife was Milly).

Sources

1Andrew Worrall (father) & In person
2In person
3Birth & Death Certificates (Buried in Grange Cemetary, Wetkirby)
4Son + Grave stone (Buried in Grange Cemetary, Westkirby)
5Grave stone & Marriage certificate
6Grave stone & Grand-son
7In person, Wife (D B Gray) & obituaries
8Jennifer Stankley
9Daughter - D B Gray

Wilfred WORRALL (1897-1958)

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Father: William WORRALL, william worrall bapt 1855

1 Wilfred Charles WORRALL (1897-1958) [635]. Born 1897, Chester. Died Dec 1958.

Chester, Cheshire, England
Residence in 1916 was: The Arcade, Brook St, Chester.

2 William WORRALL (c. 1855-to1903) [493]. Born c. 1855, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 19 Sep 1855, Saint Peter, Plemstall (Plemonstall) Chester, Cheshire. Mickle Trafford. Marr Elizabeth WRIGHT 28 Dec 1880, Plemonstall, Cheshire. Died to 1903.

In 1881 Census, lived at: Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1891 census, lived at 14, Cross Street, Boughton, Chester (recorded as Willm & Eliz - occupation is Labourer / Gardener)

In 1901 census, lived at 10, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester.

4 James WORRALL (c. 1821- ) [513]. Born c. 1821, Frodsham, Cheshire. Marr Mary MOTTRAM 29 Dec 1845, Parish of St Mary, Chester.

In 1881 Census, lived at; Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1841 census, James and John Worrall (both aged 20 - note that ages were rounded down and 20-24 were recorded as 20) worked as agricultural Labourers, living at: Holme House, Ince

In 1871 Census, listed as Warral - living at 22 Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford.

8 John WORRALL ( - ) [1927].

5 Mary MOTTRAM (1826- ) [514]. Born 1826, Hoole, Cheshire. Christened 5 Mar 1826, Plemstall Parish, Chester.

10 Samuel MOTTRAM (1791- ) [805]. Born 1791, Cheshire. Marr Elizabeth Hughes 15 Oct 1810.

In 1841 Census, living at Brook Lodge, Hoole, Plemonstall, Hoole.

11 Elizabeth Hughes (1791- ) [806]. Born 1791, Cheshire.

3 Elizabeth WRIGHT (c. 1858- ) [509]. Born c. 1858, Spon Green, Flintshire, Wales.

may be Elizabeth Wright - married in 1880 (Oct - Dec)

In 1861 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Daughter age 3 - Born 1858, in Bistre, Flintshire
In 1871 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Servant age 13 Born 1858, in Flintshire

In 1901 cencus, shown as born in Buckley, Lancashire.

6 John WRIGHT (1822-1907) [2030]. Born 1822. Marr Jane (Mary Jane) JONES 4 Nov 1852, Holyhead. Died 14 Jul 1907.

7 Jane (Mary Jane) JONES (1824-1912) [2031]. Born 1824, Holyhead. Died 9 May 1912.

Baptism 24 June 1827, in Bryndu Chapel, Anglesey, Wales

14 William JONES (1801-1881) [2042]. Born 1801. Died 1881.

William WORRALL (c. 1855-to1903)

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William WORRALL, william worrall bapt 1855

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Father: James WORRALL, 1845, age 24, james worral and mary motteram marriage 1845

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Mother: Mary MOTTRAM, 1826, age 0, mary mottram baptism 1826

1 William WORRALL (c. 1855-to1903) [493]. Born c. 1855, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 19 Sep 1855, Saint Peter, Plemstall (Plemonstall) Chester, Cheshire. Mickle Trafford. Marr Elizabeth WRIGHT 28 Dec 1880, Plemonstall, Cheshire. Died to 1903.

In 1881 Census, lived at: Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1891 census, lived at 14, Cross Street, Boughton, Chester (recorded as Willm & Eliz - occupation is Labourer / Gardener)

In 1901 census, lived at 10, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester.

2 James WORRALL (c. 1821- ) [513]. Born c. 1821, Frodsham, Cheshire. Marr Mary MOTTRAM 29 Dec 1845, Parish of St Mary, Chester.

In 1881 Census, lived at; Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1841 census, James and John Worrall (both aged 20 - note that ages were rounded down and 20-24 were recorded as 20) worked as agricultural Labourers, living at: Holme House, Ince

In 1871 Census, listed as Warral - living at 22 Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford.

4 John WORRALL ( - ) [1927].

3 Mary MOTTRAM (1826- ) [514]. Born 1826, Hoole, Cheshire. Christened 5 Mar 1826, Plemstall Parish, Chester.

6 Samuel MOTTRAM (1791- ) [805]. Born 1791, Cheshire. Marr Elizabeth Hughes 15 Oct 1810.

In 1841 Census, living at Brook Lodge, Hoole, Plemonstall, Hoole.

7 Elizabeth Hughes (1791- ) [806]. Born 1791, Cheshire.

William WORRALL (1914-1994)

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William John WORRALL, William Worrall

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Father: Thomas John WORRALL, T J Worrall

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Mother: Mary Helen SALISBURY, M E Salisbury

1 William John WORRALL1 (1914-1994) [5]. Born 8 Apr 1914, 3, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester. 3, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester, 6, Ethelbert Road, Meols following marriage. Marr Kathleen Ada FOSTER 1 Sep 1945. Died 24 Feb 1994, Arrowe Park Hospital, Birkenhead. Cause: Aortic anurism.

Baptised May 29th 1914, Chester Cathedral, by Rev Aubrey Baxter, Godmother - Minnie Batchelor (lived at 4 Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester in 1911 Census with Frederick Thomas (6 yo), Charles James (4 yo) and William (4mths) Baxter).

Occupation: LAC, RAF (War) then Ship Repairer, Camel Lairds, Birkenhead

Died from a Ruptured Abdominal aortic aneurysm, due to Ischaemic Heart Disease, at Arrowe Park Hospital. Reference: Birth & Death Certificates - Buried in Grange Cemetary, Wetkirby.

2 Thomas John WORRALL (1881-1952) [43]. Born 6 Sep 1881, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 16 Oct 1881, Plemstall Parish, Chester. Rector - Thomas Lowe. Marr Mary Helen SALISBURY 23 Feb 1909, Chester, Cheshire. Died 1952.

Builder's Labourer (unemployed) in 1911 census, living at 3 Farm Buildings Tarvin Road Chester

In 1901 census, was an Iron Works Labourer

In 1891 Census, living at: 14, Cross Street, Chester (Thos Jno).

4 William WORRALL (c. 1855-to1903) [493]. Born c. 1855, Mickle Trafford, Cheshire. Bap 19 Sep 1855, Saint Peter, Plemstall (Plemonstall) Chester, Cheshire. Mickle Trafford. Marr Elizabeth WRIGHT 28 Dec 1880, Plemonstall, Cheshire. Died to 1903.

In 1881 Census, lived at: Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1891 census, lived at 14, Cross Street, Boughton, Chester (recorded as Willm & Eliz - occupation is Labourer / Gardener)

In 1901 census, lived at 10, Farm Buildings, Tarvin Road, Chester.

8 James WORRALL (c. 1821- ) [513]. Born c. 1821, Frodsham, Cheshire. Marr Mary MOTTRAM 29 Dec 1845, Parish of St Mary, Chester.

In 1881 Census, lived at; Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford

In 1841 census, James and John Worrall (both aged 20 - note that ages were rounded down and 20-24 were recorded as 20) worked as agricultural Labourers, living at: Holme House, Ince

In 1871 Census, listed as Warral - living at 22 Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford.

9 Mary MOTTRAM (1826- ) [514]. Born 1826, Hoole, Cheshire. Christened 5 Mar 1826, Plemstall Parish, Chester.

5 Elizabeth WRIGHT (c. 1858- ) [509]. Born c. 1858, Spon Green, Flintshire, Wales.

may be Elizabeth Wright - married in 1880 (Oct - Dec)

In 1861 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Daughter age 3 - Born 1858, in Bistre, Flintshire
In 1871 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Servant age 13 Born 1858, in Flintshire

In 1901 cencus, shown as born in Buckley, Lancashire.

10 John WRIGHT (1822-1907) [2030]. Born 1822. Marr Jane (Mary Jane) JONES 4 Nov 1852, Holyhead. Died 14 Jul 1907.

11 Jane (Mary Jane) JONES (1824-1912) [2031]. Born 1824, Holyhead. Died 9 May 1912.

Baptism 24 June 1827, in Bryndu Chapel, Anglesey, Wales

3 Mary Helen SALISBURY (1869- ) [44]. Born 31 Oct 1869, Huntington. Died.

Is it Ellen (1911 census) or Hellen? In 1891 census, was visiting the Ward family.
Mary Ellen Salisbury has 2 records for entry to Manchester Workhouses - Manchester New Bridge Street Workhouse - Date of Admission: 10 Mar 1896 to 7 April 1896; Manchester Withington Workhouse - Date of Admission:16 Nov 1909 to 4 December 1909.

6 John SALISBURY (c. 1849-bef1909) [495]. Born c. 1849, Huntingdon, Cheshire. Died bef Feb 1909.

In 1881 census, Jno (John) Salisbury - Farm labourer, living at: 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton

In 1891 census, Waggoner - living at: 104, Christleton Road, Chester.

7 Mary (1850- ) [496]. Born 1850, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales.

from 1881 census, lived at 2, Challinon Ter, Great Boughton.

Sources

1Birth & Death Certificates (Buried in Grange Cemetary, Wetkirby)

Caroline WRIGHT (1860-1932)

1 Caroline Mary WRIGHT (1860-1932) [851]. Born 4 Jun 1860, London. Died 18 Dec 1932, Croydon, Victoria, Australia.

2 Charles WRIGHT (1820-1902) [847]. Born 9 Oct 1820, London. Marr Sarah Mary SMITH 8 Apr 1857, London. Died 24 Oct 1902, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia.

4 Mathew WRIGHT (1786-1863) [856]. Born 5 Sep 1786, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 13 Apr 1863, Stoke Newington, London.

8 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

9 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

5 Elizabeth MESSER (1792-1851) [833]. Born 28 Nov 1792, London. Died 31 Jul 1851, Stoke Newington, London.

10 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

11 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

3 Sarah Mary SMITH ( - ) [848].

6 George SMITH ( - ) [853].

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [854].

Charles WRIGHT (1820-1902)

1 Charles WRIGHT (1820-1902) [847]. Born 9 Oct 1820, London. Marr Sarah Mary SMITH 8 Apr 1857, London. Died 24 Oct 1902, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia.

2 Mathew WRIGHT (1786-1863) [856]. Born 5 Sep 1786, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 13 Apr 1863, Stoke Newington, London.

4 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

5 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

3 Elizabeth MESSER (1792-1851) [833]. Born 28 Nov 1792, London. Died 31 Jul 1851, Stoke Newington, London.

6 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

12 Josiah MESSER ( - ) [1480].

13 Hannah ( - ) [1481].

7 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

14 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

15 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

Charles WRIGHT (1865-1944)

1 Charles Ernest WRIGHT (1865-1944) [852]. Born 28 Sep 1865, London. Died 2 Sep 1944, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia.

2 Charles WRIGHT (1820-1902) [847]. Born 9 Oct 1820, London. Marr Sarah Mary SMITH 8 Apr 1857, London. Died 24 Oct 1902, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia.

4 Mathew WRIGHT (1786-1863) [856]. Born 5 Sep 1786, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 13 Apr 1863, Stoke Newington, London.

8 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

9 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

5 Elizabeth MESSER (1792-1851) [833]. Born 28 Nov 1792, London. Died 31 Jul 1851, Stoke Newington, London.

10 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

11 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

3 Sarah Mary SMITH ( - ) [848].

6 George SMITH ( - ) [853].

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [854].

Elizabeth WRIGHT (c. 1858- )

1 Elizabeth WRIGHT (c. 1858- ) [509]. Born c. 1858, Spon Green, Flintshire, Wales. Marr William WORRALL 28 Dec 1880, Plemonstall, Cheshire.

may be Elizabeth Wright - married in 1880 (Oct - Dec)

In 1861 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Daughter age 3 - Born 1858, in Bistre, Flintshire
In 1871 Census, WRIGHT, Elizabeth - Servant age 13 Born 1858, in Flintshire

In 1901 cencus, shown as born in Buckley, Lancashire.

2 John WRIGHT (1822-1907) [2030]. Born 1822. Marr Jane (Mary Jane) JONES 4 Nov 1852, Holyhead. Died 14 Jul 1907.

3 Jane (Mary Jane) JONES (1824-1912) [2031]. Born 1824, Holyhead. Died 9 May 1912.

Baptism 24 June 1827, in Bryndu Chapel, Anglesey, Wales

6 William JONES (1801-1881) [2042]. Born 1801. Died 1881.

Elizabeth WRIGHT (1822-1829)

1 Elizabeth WRIGHT (1822-1829) [825]. Born 7 Jun 1822, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 29 Apr 1829, Bristol, Gloucester.

2 James Ireland WRIGHT (1785-1842) [814]. Born 6 Mar 1785, Bristol. Marr Rachel MESSER 15 Jan 1813, London. Died 26 Feb 1842, Clifton, Bristol.

4 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

5 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

3 Rachel MESSER (1789-1837) [815]. Born 10 May 1789, London. Died 29 Jan 1837, Bristol.

6 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

12 Josiah MESSER ( - ) [1480].

13 Hannah ( - ) [1481].

7 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

14 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

15 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

Elizabeth WRIGHT (1815-1892)

1 Elizabeth Messer WRIGHT (1815-1892) [842]. Born 26 Nov 1815, London. Marr John Jewell PENSTONE 12 Jan 1861. Died 7 May 1892, London.

2 Mathew WRIGHT (1786-1863) [856]. Born 5 Sep 1786, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 13 Apr 1863, Stoke Newington, London.

4 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

5 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

3 Elizabeth MESSER (1792-1851) [833]. Born 28 Nov 1792, London. Died 31 Jul 1851, Stoke Newington, London.

6 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

12 Josiah MESSER ( - ) [1480].

13 Hannah ( - ) [1481].

7 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

14 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

15 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

Frederick WRIGHT (1832-1842)

1 Frederick WRIGHT (1832-1842) [862]. Born 14 Mar 1832, Clifton, Bristol. Died 1842.

2 Mathew WRIGHT (1786-1863) [856]. Born 5 Sep 1786, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 13 Apr 1863, Stoke Newington, London.

4 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

5 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

3 Elizabeth MESSER (1792-1851) [833]. Born 28 Nov 1792, London. Died 31 Jul 1851, Stoke Newington, London.

6 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

12 Josiah MESSER ( - ) [1480].

13 Hannah ( - ) [1481].

7 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

14 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

15 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

George WRIGHT (1829-1831)

1 George WRIGHT (1829-1831) [861]. Born 20 Sep 1829, London. Died 2 Mar 1831.

2 Mathew WRIGHT (1786-1863) [856]. Born 5 Sep 1786, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 13 Apr 1863, Stoke Newington, London.

4 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

5 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

3 Elizabeth MESSER (1792-1851) [833]. Born 28 Nov 1792, London. Died 31 Jul 1851, Stoke Newington, London.

6 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

12 Josiah MESSER ( - ) [1480].

13 Hannah ( - ) [1481].

7 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

14 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

15 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

Hannah WRIGHT (1819-1882)

1 Hannah WRIGHT (1819-1882) [845]. Born 5 Jan 1819, London. Marr Thomas CAR 5 Apr 1865, London. Died 23 May 1882, Staincliffe, Dewsbury.

2 Mathew WRIGHT (1786-1863) [856]. Born 5 Sep 1786, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 13 Apr 1863, Stoke Newington, London.

4 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

5 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

3 Elizabeth MESSER (1792-1851) [833]. Born 28 Nov 1792, London. Died 31 Jul 1851, Stoke Newington, London.

6 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

12 Josiah MESSER ( - ) [1480].

13 Hannah ( - ) [1481].

7 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

14 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

15 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

James WRIGHT (1826-1905)

1 James WRIGHT (1826-1905) [826]. Born 16 Mar 1826, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 29 Jan 1905, Bristol, Gloucester.

2 James Ireland WRIGHT (1785-1842) [814]. Born 6 Mar 1785, Bristol. Marr Rachel MESSER 15 Jan 1813, London. Died 26 Feb 1842, Clifton, Bristol.

4 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

5 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

3 Rachel MESSER (1789-1837) [815]. Born 10 May 1789, London. Died 29 Jan 1837, Bristol.

6 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

12 Josiah MESSER ( - ) [1480].

13 Hannah ( - ) [1481].

7 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

14 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

15 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

James WRIGHT (1785-1842)

1 James Ireland WRIGHT (1785-1842) [814]. Born 6 Mar 1785, Bristol. Marr Rachel MESSER 15 Jan 1813, London. Died 26 Feb 1842, Clifton, Bristol.

2 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

3 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

Josiah WRIGHT (1816-1868)

1 Josiah Messer WRIGHT (1816-1868) [844]. Born 13 Oct 1816, London. Died 16 Sep 1868, Stoke Newington, London.

2 Mathew WRIGHT (1786-1863) [856]. Born 5 Sep 1786, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 13 Apr 1863, Stoke Newington, London.

4 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

5 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

3 Elizabeth MESSER (1792-1851) [833]. Born 28 Nov 1792, London. Died 31 Jul 1851, Stoke Newington, London.

6 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

12 Josiah MESSER ( - ) [1480].

13 Hannah ( - ) [1481].

7 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

14 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

15 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

Kathleen WRIGHT (1858-1920)

1 Kathleen Emily WRIGHT (1858-1920) [849]. Born 20 Feb 1858, London. Died 1 Sep 1920, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia.

2 Charles WRIGHT (1820-1902) [847]. Born 9 Oct 1820, London. Marr Sarah Mary SMITH 8 Apr 1857, London. Died 24 Oct 1902, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia.

4 Mathew WRIGHT (1786-1863) [856]. Born 5 Sep 1786, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 13 Apr 1863, Stoke Newington, London.

8 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

9 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

5 Elizabeth MESSER (1792-1851) [833]. Born 28 Nov 1792, London. Died 31 Jul 1851, Stoke Newington, London.

10 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

11 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

3 Sarah Mary SMITH ( - ) [848].

6 George SMITH ( - ) [853].

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [854].

Mary WRIGHT (1815-1886)

1 Mary WRIGHT (1815-1886) [468]. Born 26 Sep 1815, Bristol, Gloucester (Park street). Marr John WITHY 14 Jul 1840, London. Died 27 Apr 1886, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucester.1

2 James Ireland WRIGHT (1785-1842) [814]. Born 6 Mar 1785, Bristol. Marr Rachel MESSER 15 Jan 1813, London. Died 26 Feb 1842, Clifton, Bristol.

4 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

5 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

3 Rachel MESSER (1789-1837) [815]. Born 10 May 1789, London. Died 29 Jan 1837, Bristol.

6 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

12 Josiah MESSER ( - ) [1480].

13 Hannah ( - ) [1481].

7 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

14 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

15 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

Sources

1"Quaker Connections". ID: I17913
Name: John WITHY
Reference Number: P4760
Sex: M
Birth: 2 OCT 1809 in Downend, Gloucestershire
Death: 26 DEC 1895 in Clifton, Bristol

Mathew WRIGHT (1823-1905)

1 Mathew WRIGHT (1823-1905) [858]. Born 27 Jan 1823, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Isabella GLADSTONES 2 Apr 1851, Stoke Newington, London. Died 19 Jul 1905, Kew, Victoria, Australia.

2 Mathew WRIGHT (1786-1863) [856]. Born 5 Sep 1786, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 13 Apr 1863, Stoke Newington, London.

4 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

5 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

3 Elizabeth MESSER (1792-1851) [833]. Born 28 Nov 1792, London. Died 31 Jul 1851, Stoke Newington, London.

6 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

12 Josiah MESSER ( - ) [1480].

13 Hannah ( - ) [1481].

7 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

14 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

15 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

Mathew WRIGHT (1786-1863)

1 Mathew WRIGHT (1786-1863) [856]. Born 5 Sep 1786, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 13 Apr 1863, Stoke Newington, London.

2 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

3 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

Mathew WRIGHT ( - )

1 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

Nellie WRIGHT (1859-1891)

1 Nellie WRIGHT (1859-1891) [850]. Born 29 Mar 1859, London. Died 28 Dec 1891, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia.

2 Charles WRIGHT (1820-1902) [847]. Born 9 Oct 1820, London. Marr Sarah Mary SMITH 8 Apr 1857, London. Died 24 Oct 1902, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia.

4 Mathew WRIGHT (1786-1863) [856]. Born 5 Sep 1786, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 13 Apr 1863, Stoke Newington, London.

8 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

9 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

5 Elizabeth MESSER (1792-1851) [833]. Born 28 Nov 1792, London. Died 31 Jul 1851, Stoke Newington, London.

10 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

11 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

3 Sarah Mary SMITH ( - ) [848].

6 George SMITH ( - ) [853].

7 [unnamed person] ( - ) [854].

Rachel WRIGHT (1818-1818)

1 Rachel Messer WRIGHT (1818-1818) [824]. Born 25 Dec 1818, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 26 Dec 1818, Bristol, Gloucester.

2 James Ireland WRIGHT (1785-1842) [814]. Born 6 Mar 1785, Bristol. Marr Rachel MESSER 15 Jan 1813, London. Died 26 Feb 1842, Clifton, Bristol.

4 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

5 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

3 Rachel MESSER (1789-1837) [815]. Born 10 May 1789, London. Died 29 Jan 1837, Bristol.

6 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

12 Josiah MESSER ( - ) [1480].

13 Hannah ( - ) [1481].

7 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

14 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

15 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

Rose-Hannah WRIGHT (1851- )

1 Rose-Hannah WRIGHT (1851- ) [665]. Born 1851, Bristol, Gloucester. Marr Peter Frederick BERNSTEIN 28 Oct 1873, Walton-0n-the-hill, Bootle, Liverpool.

Sarah WRIGHT (1828-1886)

1 Sarah Hannah WRIGHT (1828-1886) [827]. Born 24 Jun 1828, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 7 Nov 1886, Bristol, Gloucester.

2 James Ireland WRIGHT (1785-1842) [814]. Born 6 Mar 1785, Bristol. Marr Rachel MESSER 15 Jan 1813, London. Died 26 Feb 1842, Clifton, Bristol.

4 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

5 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

3 Rachel MESSER (1789-1837) [815]. Born 10 May 1789, London. Died 29 Jan 1837, Bristol.

6 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

12 Josiah MESSER ( - ) [1480].

13 Hannah ( - ) [1481].

7 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

14 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

15 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

Wilson WRIGHT (1814-1835)

1 Wilson WRIGHT (1814-1835) [823]. Born 25 Jan 1814, Bristol, Gloucester. Died 16 Jan 1835, Bristol, Gloucester.

2 James Ireland WRIGHT (1785-1842) [814]. Born 6 Mar 1785, Bristol. Marr Rachel MESSER 15 Jan 1813, London. Died 26 Feb 1842, Clifton, Bristol.

4 Mathew WRIGHT ( - ) [828]. Born.

5 Mary FRY ( - ) [829].

3 Rachel MESSER (1789-1837) [815]. Born 10 May 1789, London. Died 29 Jan 1837, Bristol.

6 Josiah MESSER (1753-1830) [816]. Born 19 Oct 1753, Alton, Hants. Died 19 Nov 1830, London.

12 Josiah MESSER ( - ) [1480].

13 Hannah ( - ) [1481].

7 Elizabeth WILSON (1753-1821) [817]. Born 8 Apr 1753. Died 10 Nov 1821.

14 Isaac WILSON (1715-1785) [818]. Born 16 Jan 1715, High Wray. Died 18 Aug 1785, Kendal.

15 Rachel WILSON (1720-1775) [831]. Born 8 Feb 1720, Kendal. Died 13 Mar 1775.

Maria WRIOTHESLEY ( - )

1 Maria WRIOTHESLEY ( - ) [928]. Marr Thomas ARUNDELL 1583.

Mary YOUNG (1680- )

1 Mary YOUNG (1680- ) [1156]. Born 1680.

Cedric YUILL ( - )

1 Cedric Andrew YUILL ( - ) [149]. Born. Died.

Christine YUILL (1957- )

1 Christine Eleanor YUILL (1957- ) [152]. Born 27 Dec 1957. Died.

2 John Septimus YUILL ( - ) [148]. Born. Marr Rachel ('Rae') WITHY 1950, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died.

3 Rachel ('Rae') WITHY (1927- ) [145]. Born 6 Jun 1927. Died.

On an occasion when Rae was away at Durham University, Uncle Ted organised a bus trip of her contemporaries and friends to go and see her. He counted most of the group several times (but avoided paying any fares twice), announced that the whole f
amily was visiting, and turned the event into an impromptu 'pantomime', much to the amusement of all the other passengers.

6 Edward Albert WITHY (1873-1961) [136]. Born 8 Sep 1873, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 11 May 1961.

Whilst George Withy (DOB 1924) was out walking with 'Uncle Ted' (Edward), he remarked that he seemed to be limping. He replied "I was born with one leg longer than the other!".
To this day, it is not known whether he meant this or if it was one of a series of unlikely answers to a question that he found to be boring or impertinent. As George came to know Ted better, he realised that he did not trade in anything but the truth, particularly in dealing with youngsters, and he has now happily settled for the first answer. He was the alto member of the Stranton chorister quartet for 70 years.

12 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

13 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

7 Emily BLACKWOOD (1891-1970) [143]. Born 24 Oct 1891. Died 6 Aug 1970.

David YUILL (1967- )

1 David Edward YUILL (1967- ) [155]. Born 24 May 1967. Died.

2 Cedric Andrew YUILL ( - ) [149]. Born. Died.

3 Margaret WITHY (1933- ) [146]. Born 13 Jul 1933. Died.

6 Edward Albert WITHY (1873-1961) [136]. Born 8 Sep 1873, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 11 May 1961.

Whilst George Withy (DOB 1924) was out walking with 'Uncle Ted' (Edward), he remarked that he seemed to be limping. He replied "I was born with one leg longer than the other!".
To this day, it is not known whether he meant this or if it was one of a series of unlikely answers to a question that he found to be boring or impertinent. As George came to know Ted better, he realised that he did not trade in anything but the truth, particularly in dealing with youngsters, and he has now happily settled for the first answer. He was the alto member of the Stranton chorister quartet for 70 years.

12 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

13 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

7 Emily BLACKWOOD (1891-1970) [143]. Born 24 Oct 1891. Died 6 Aug 1970.

John YUILL ( - )

1 John Septimus YUILL ( - ) [148]. Born. Marr Rachel ('Rae') WITHY 1950, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died.

Judith YUILL (1958- )

1 Judith Anna YUILL (1958- ) [153]. Born 26 Mar 1958. Died.

2 John Septimus YUILL ( - ) [148]. Born. Marr Rachel ('Rae') WITHY 1950, West Hartlepool, Durham. Died.

3 Rachel ('Rae') WITHY (1927- ) [145]. Born 6 Jun 1927. Died.

On an occasion when Rae was away at Durham University, Uncle Ted organised a bus trip of her contemporaries and friends to go and see her. He counted most of the group several times (but avoided paying any fares twice), announced that the whole f
amily was visiting, and turned the event into an impromptu 'pantomime', much to the amusement of all the other passengers.

6 Edward Albert WITHY (1873-1961) [136]. Born 8 Sep 1873, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 11 May 1961.

Whilst George Withy (DOB 1924) was out walking with 'Uncle Ted' (Edward), he remarked that he seemed to be limping. He replied "I was born with one leg longer than the other!".
To this day, it is not known whether he meant this or if it was one of a series of unlikely answers to a question that he found to be boring or impertinent. As George came to know Ted better, he realised that he did not trade in anything but the truth, particularly in dealing with youngsters, and he has now happily settled for the first answer. He was the alto member of the Stranton chorister quartet for 70 years.

12 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

13 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

7 Emily BLACKWOOD (1891-1970) [143]. Born 24 Oct 1891. Died 6 Aug 1970.

Sally YUILL (1963- )

1 Sally Anne YUILL (1963- ) [154]. Born 28 Feb 1963. Died.

2 Cedric Andrew YUILL ( - ) [149]. Born. Died.

3 Margaret WITHY (1933- ) [146]. Born 13 Jul 1933. Died.

6 Edward Albert WITHY (1873-1961) [136]. Born 8 Sep 1873, Durham, West Hartlepool. Died 11 May 1961.

Whilst George Withy (DOB 1924) was out walking with 'Uncle Ted' (Edward), he remarked that he seemed to be limping. He replied "I was born with one leg longer than the other!".
To this day, it is not known whether he meant this or if it was one of a series of unlikely answers to a question that he found to be boring or impertinent. As George came to know Ted better, he realised that he did not trade in anything but the truth, particularly in dealing with youngsters, and he has now happily settled for the first answer. He was the alto member of the Stranton chorister quartet for 70 years.

12 Alfred WITHY (1849-1911) [128]. Born 17 Nov 1849. Died 20 Mar 1911.

In 1861 census, was a pupil at the Quakers School House, Winscombe,
Somersetshire - Attended Sidcot School between 1859 and 1864

in 1871 census, lived at Raglan Place, Stranton, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Grocers Clerk

In 1901 census, lived at 151, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool - occupation shown as Commercial Traveller.

13 Margaret Ann OLDFIELD (1851-1921) [131]. Born 1 Jun 1851. Died 6 Dec 1921.

7 Emily BLACKWOOD (1891-1970) [143]. Born 24 Oct 1891. Died 6 Aug 1970.

Eve ZOUCHE ( - )

1 Eve LA ZOUCHE ( - ) [865].