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Hello all, I am new to the board and you might have seen my post for help in other discussion threads.
I am researching my Father's biological line - Francis
I am stuck at:
FRANCIS, John born cir 1744 in Aldington, Kent, England
married to a Sarah Thurston. I have their son as James Francis born in 1783 christened 23 Nov 1783 Ruckinge, , Kent, England. He went on to marry Amy Wills - on 29 May 1815 Hernhill Kent. (It is my understanding that it was either her father or her brother - haven't quite figured it out yet - who was involved in the Canterbury Riots, 31st May 1838.)
Information on either family would be appreciated.
Thank you
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Thanks Mike,
I will see if I can order the films - unfortunately I do not live in England - I am in Ontario, Canada. Unless you have any other suggestions how to track them down - preferably online.
I believe there is a LDS in the next town about 45 kms from where I live.
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Wow, this is fascinating - I really appreciate all the effort you have put in trying to help me - an "imperfect" stranger.
It looks like there maybe several tie ins to my family. I will let you know how the puzzle pieces fit together.
You have the praise and thanks of my family - it is unfortunate that my Dad did not live to find out his biological heritage - he was raised by his maternal uncle with the last name of Hazelden. (which is what the family goes by these days).
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Hi Donna Ref Francis,try this site Mike |
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Donna i have found a list of Births These are children of James Francis And Amy.Does this tie in with what you found Mike Elizabeth Ladson Francis - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 14 JUL 1816 Faversham, Kent, England
Esther Victoria Adelaide Francis - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 20 JAN 1841 Faversham, Kent, England
Agnes Harriet Wills Francis - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 24 JUL 1835 Faversham, Kent, England
Julia Caroline King Francis - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 10 OCT 1827 Faversham, Kent, England
Amy Mary Barling Francis - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 20 NOV 1833 Faversham, Kent, England
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Donna Boughton is Just outside Faversham Mike |
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Donna in the consistory wills of canterbury it has the following Francis Ann Canterbury Holy Cross 1760 1762 64/434
Francis Arthur Maidstone 1665 1666 53/425a
Francis Edward HMS Tyger, Canterbury 1738 1740 61/1191
Francis Hopkins Canterbury Christ Ch. 1845 1846 71/158b
Francis Isabell Rainham 1630 1630 48/223b
Francis Mary Boughton under Blean 1779 1782 66/277
Francis Nicholas Godmersham 1635 1638 52/97
Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Index
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Hi again Donna,I found two Marriages of some of Children Of James and Amy
julia caroline king fracis Marriage District Cranbrook Kent
Marriages Jun 1847 (>99%)
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Francis Julia Caroline King Cranbrook 5 11_ No Spouse found
Marriages Dec 1860 (>99%)
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Brightiff Charles Cranbrook 2a 855
Francis Esther Victoria Adelaide Cranbrook 2a 855
Im not 100% But i think Charles Brightiff was born in Portsea.There is one record in 1837 of a Charles Brightiff there
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With ref to Julia She is listed but they cant find Spouse as Document is hard to read
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Hi Donna I was searching some Parish records And found the Following.I cant be Sure If linked
Mike
1804 13 Feb HOBBS William Wid Aldington FRANCIS Catherine Aldington Silke Susanna & Sam,
Francis James, Kenner Fanny
1817 15 Oct QUESTED Samuel (X) Aldington FRANCIS Mary (X) Aldington B Quested Thomas, Quested Charlotte
1834 24 Mar FRANCIS George Ba Ashford SCOTT Rebecca Judith Sp Aldington L Scott Robert, Francis Elizabeth |
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Donna Ref to Francis Family and the Riots
he survivors of the riots (known as 'the Canterbury Rioters') were taken prisoner and committed for trial.[1]
Thomas Mears alias Tyler (the cousin of the murdered constable),
Alexander Foad
William Nutting
William Price.
James Goodwin
William Wills
William Spratt
John Spratt
John Silk
Edward Curling
Samnuel Edwards
Sarah Culver
Thomas Myers alias Edward Wraight
Charles Hills
Thomas Ovenden
William Coachworth (During the battle, Coachworth was hit in the neck by a ricocheting bullet, which ended up in his mouth. Coachworth and three others were charged with complicity to one of the murder of an Army officer by the name of Lt. Henry Boswell Bennett. Out of the fifteen accused, Coachman was one of seven discharged.)[2]
Thomas Griggs
William Foad
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If you Notice there is a William Wills.Could he be the Brother of Amy
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Donna this is from the second trial of the Caterbury Rioters Cases
On the next day, William Wills, Thomas Myers alias Edward Wraight, Alex. Foad, Edward Curling, Thomas Griggs, Richard Foreman, Charles Hills and Williamn Foad were indicted for the murder of Lieutenant Bennett, but upon their being arraigned they pleaded guilty, on the same understanding as that which existed in the former case, namely, that their lives should be spared. The prosecutions in the cases of the other prisoners were not proceeded with, and they were discharged from custody.
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Thanks Mike - yes that is Amy's brother. All of the information you have provided does link in with my family.
I do appreciate everyone's help with this. Sorry I haven't answered sooner but I've been sick and we've had some major snow storms and some power outages.
Again my thanks for the excellent help this group provides.
Donna
PS I will update both the Penrose and Francis lines so that you also have the information in case anyone else comes looking |
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Hi Donna please Do Add when you have time
Mike |
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