Thomas Scott
ID# 1681, b. March 1818, d. October 1819
- Charts
- William Scott (c.1760-)
Birth:
Thomas Scott was born in March 1818 at Steeple Morden, Cambridgeshire, England,
Birth date is an estimate.
Thomas Scott was the son of John Scott and Ann Smith.
Thomas Scott was baptised on 2 May 1818 at Steeple Morden, Cambridgeshire, England,
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Death:
Thomas Scott died in October 1819 at Cambridgeshire, England, at age 1 year and 7 months
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Thomas Scott was buried on 29 October 1819 at Steeple Morden, Cambridgeshire, England,
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Ann Scott
ID# 1682, b. March 1827
- Charts
- William Scott (c.1760-)
Ann Scott is shown as age 23 in the 1851 census so I am currently assuming that her baptism was delayed. - MED.
Birth:
Ann Scott was born in March 1827 at Steeple Morden, Cambridgeshire, England,
Birth date is an estimate.
Ann Scott was the daughter of John Scott and Ann Smith.
Ann Scott was baptised on 27 May 1832 at Steeple Morden, Cambridgeshire, England,
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in December 1846 Ann Scott lived at Union Workhouse, Bassingbourn, Royston & Buntingford R.D., Cambridgeshire, England,
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Marriage:
Ann Scott married Charles Bird, son of William Bird and Sarah Sharp, on 19 February 1853 at Parish Church, Litlington, Cambridgeshire, England,
Charles Bird of full age Widower, Labourer res: Litlington fa: William Bird, Labourer
Ann Scott of full age Spinster, --- res: Litlington fa: John Scott, Labourer
Charles signed & Ann made her mark
Witnesses: William Scott (his mark) & Sophia Webb (her mark.)
Child of Ann Scott
- Elizabeth Ann Scott+ b. 16 Dec 1846, d. abt Nov 1925
Children of Ann Scott and Charles Bird
- George Bird b. 1853
- Emma Bird b. 1855
- Amos Bird b. 1859
- Martha Bird b. 1862
- Wlliam Bird b. 1865
- Charles Bird b. 1867
William Scott
ID# 1683, b. about 1760, d. between December 1840 and March 1841
- Charts
- William Scott (c.1760-)
This family has been placed together based on the assumption that there was only one pair named William & Mary Scott in the Steeple Morden area.
Birth:
William Scott was born about 1760 at England
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in 1783 William Scott lived at Steeple Morden, Cambridgeshire, England,
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Marriage:
William Scott married Mary West, daughter of Abraham West and Mary (?), on 14 September 1783 at Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England,
When William Scott married, by license, Mary West in Melbourn on the 14 September 1783, the parish records state that he "was of the parish of Steeple Morden" whereas Mary West "was of the parish of Melbourn". The witnesses at the marriage were Wm. Everett and Jonathon Ellis.
It would appear from the christenings of their children that William and Mary remained in Melbourn until sometime between 1790 and 1794 then they moved to Steeple Morden.
-MM.
Death:
William Scott died between December 1840 and March 1841 at Steeple Morden, Cambridgeshire, England,
Date assumed from wife Mary living with son John in 1841. However, no burial record has yet been found in the Steeple Morden or Melbourn parish records. -MM
An on line record listed his death as 1841. There is a death registration for a William Scott Jan-Mar 1841 in Cambridge. -MED
There is also a William Scott of Steeple Morden in the Debtors prison in Cambridge in 1842.
The London Gazette
Date: 30 September 1842 Issue number: 20146 Page number: 2667/2668
p.2667
The Court For Relief Of Insolvent Debtors
Wednesday the 28th day of September 1842.
Ordes have been made, vesting in the Provisional Assigne the Estates and Effects of the following Persons:
p. 2668
William Scott, of Steeple Morden, Cambridshire, Labourer. -- In the Gaol of Cambridge.
see The London Gazette.
An on line record listed his death as 1841. There is a death registration for a William Scott Jan-Mar 1841 in Cambridge. -MED
There is also a William Scott of Steeple Morden in the Debtors prison in Cambridge in 1842.
The London Gazette
Date: 30 September 1842 Issue number: 20146 Page number: 2667/2668
p.2667
The Court For Relief Of Insolvent Debtors
Wednesday the 28th day of September 1842.
Ordes have been made, vesting in the Provisional Assigne the Estates and Effects of the following Persons:
p. 2668
William Scott, of Steeple Morden, Cambridshire, Labourer. -- In the Gaol of Cambridge.
see The London Gazette.
Children of William Scott and Mary West
- John Scott+ b. Mar 1786, d. 22 Apr 1861
- Sarah (?) Scott b. Feb 1788
- Mary Scott b. Apr 1790
- Ann Scott b. Feb 1794, d. 2 Jun 1795
- William Scott b. Feb 1794, d. abt Nov 1869
- Ann Scott b. Sep 1797
- Joseph Scott b. Apr 1800
- Edith Scott b. 1802
Mary West
ID# 1684, b. September 1758, d. 10 September 1844
- Charts
- William Scott (c.1760-)
Given that Mary West was married in Melbourn she probably is to identified with the one baptized there 25 May 1760 daughter of Abraham and Mary West.
Birth:
Mary West was born in September 1758 at Cambridgeshire, England,
Birth date is an estimate.
Mary West was the daughter of Abraham West and Mary (?)
Mary West was baptised on 25 May 1760 at Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England,
recorded as aged 21 months.
in 1783 Mary West lived at Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England,
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Marriage:
Mary West married William Scott on 14 September 1783 at Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England,
When William Scott married, by license, Mary West in Melbourn on the 14 September 1783, the parish records state that he "was of the parish of Steeple Morden" whereas Mary West "was of the parish of Melbourn". The witnesses at the marriage were Wm. Everett and Jonathon Ellis.
It would appear from the christenings of their children that William and Mary remained in Melbourn until sometime between 1790 and 1794 then they moved to Steeple Morden.
-MM.
Death:
Mary West died on 10 September 1844 at Steeple Morden, Royston R.D., Cambridgeshire, England, at age 86 years
Recorded as aged 88 years, the widow of William Scott, Labourer.
Cause of death: Decay of Nature
Informant: The mark of Sarah Parish [daughter], Present at the death.
Cause of death: Decay of Nature
Informant: The mark of Sarah Parish [daughter], Present at the death.
Children of Mary West and William Scott
- John Scott+ b. Mar 1786, d. 22 Apr 1861
- Sarah (?) Scott b. Feb 1788
- Mary Scott b. Apr 1790
- Ann Scott b. Feb 1794, d. 2 Jun 1795
- William Scott b. Feb 1794, d. abt Nov 1869
- Ann Scott b. Sep 1797
- Joseph Scott b. Apr 1800
- Edith Scott b. 1802
Sarah (?) Scott
ID# 1685, b. February 1788
- Charts
- William Scott (c.1760-)
Birth:
Sarah (?) Scott was born in February 1788 at Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England,
Birth date is an estimate.
Sarah (?) Scott was the daughter of William Scott and Mary West.
Sarah (?) Scott was baptised on 16 March 1788 at Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England,
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Marriage:
Sarah (?) Scott married William Parish on 14 May 1810 at Steeple Morden, Royston R.D., Cambridgeshire, England,
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Mary Scott
ID# 1686, b. April 1790
- Charts
- William Scott (c.1760-)
Birth:
Mary Scott was born in April 1790 at Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England,
Birth date is an estimate.
Mary Scott was the daughter of William Scott and Mary West.
Mary Scott was baptised on 30 May 1790 at Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England,
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Abraham West
ID# 1687, b. about 1735, d. after April 1770
Abraham may have been the son or grandson of the Abraham West who was born 20 May 1711 in Meldreth. Meldreth is two miles from Melbourn.
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There are some other Melbourne records that may be relevant.
1. Abraham West married Mary Thomlinson; 5 Oct 1737
2. Abraham son of Abraham & Mary West; abode Melbourn; Bapt. 4 Jan 1740
3. James son of Abraham & Mary West; Bapt. 27 Jul 1746
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There are some other Melbourne records that may be relevant.
1. Abraham West married Mary Thomlinson; 5 Oct 1737
2. Abraham son of Abraham & Mary West; abode Melbourn; Bapt. 4 Jan 1740
3. James son of Abraham & Mary West; Bapt. 27 Jul 1746
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Birth:
Abraham West was born about 1735 at Cambridgeshire, England,
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Marriage:
Abraham West married Mary (?) about 1753
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Death:
Abraham West died after April 1770 at Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England,
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Mary (?)
ID# 1688, b. about 1732, d. after April 1770
There was an Abraham West who married a Mary Thomlinson in Melbourn on the 5 October 1737, and both were shown in the parish records as being from Melbourn. There was also shown in the Melbourn parish records the burial of a Mary West, wife of Abraham with the burial on the 17 August 1766, and later an Abraham West, widower, being buried in Melbourn on the 28 January 1773. -MM.
Birth:
Mary (?) was born about 1732 at Cambridgeshire, England,
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Marriage:
Mary (?) married Abraham West about 1753
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Death:
Mary (?) died after April 1770 at Cambridgeshire, England,
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Child of Mary (?) and Abraham West
- Mary West+ b. Sep 1758, d. 10 Sep 1844
William Bullard
ID# 1689, b. August 1819, d. about February 1872
Birth:
William Bullard was born in August 1819 at Therfield, Hertfordshire, England,
Birth date is an estimate.
William Bullard was the son of James Bullard and Sarah Layton.
William Bullard was baptised on 26 September 1819 at Therfield, Hertfordshire, England,
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Marriage:
William Bullard married Eliza Edwards, daughter of John Edwards and Mary Knights, on 10 October 1846 at Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
William Bullard 26 fa: James Bullard
Eliza Edwards 22
from transcription only.
Death:
William Bullard died about February 1872 at Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
Indexed as William Bullard aged 53.
Children of William Bullard and Eliza Edwards
- John Bullard b. 1848
- Alice Bullard b. Sep 1850
- Emma Jane Bullard+ b. 1852
Eliza Bullard
ID# 1690, b. May 1825
Birth:
Eliza Bullard was born in May 1825 at Therfield, Hertfordshire, England,
Birth date is an estimate.
Eliza Bullard was the daughter of James Bullard and Sarah Layton.
Eliza Bullard was baptised on 12 June 1825 at Therfield, Hertfordshire, England,
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