Ancestors of Mandy Willard

William HAMPSHIRE (1781-1875)

and Ann GRANT (1787-1863)

William Hamsheer and Ann Grant married on 5 December 1803 in Fittleworth, Sussex.  (They were not my direct ancestors.)

William Hampshire was baptised on 11 March 1781 in Fittleworth, Sussex.  He was the son of James Hampshier (1750-?) and Phoebe Simmons (1748-?).  William died aged 94 years and was buried on 25 February 1875 in Pulborough, Sussex.  The burial register recorded his name as William Hampshire.

Ann Grant was baptised on 11 February 1787 in Oving, Sussex.  She was the daughter of James Grant (c1749-1791) and Elizabeth.  Ann died aged 78½ years and was buried on 16 June 1863 in Pulborough.  The burial register recorded her name as Ann Hamphire.

On 22 April 1809, a removal order was issued to return William Hampshire, his wife Ann and 3 children to Pulborough from Wisborough Green (or vice versa).

When the 1841 census was recorded, William was said to be a 60 year old agricultural labourer and he was living at Cold Harbour in Pulborough along with Ann aged 56, their 2 youngest daughters and 2 year old granddaughter Mary A. Hampshire.

In 1851 the couple together with 2 of their daughters (Jane and Ann) and 2 grandchildren (James Hampshire 15 and Mary Ann Hampshire 12) were living in Coldharbour Cottage in Pulborough.  William was then a 69 year old agricultural labourer and gave his place of birth as Fittleworth.  Ann was a 65 year old nurse and said she was born in Oving.

The 1861 census records that William was an 80 year old agricultural labourer and Ann was 77.  They were living together at Cold Harbor in Pulborough.

In 1871, William was 90 year old and living at Cold Harbour Cottage.  The census had recorded that he was in receipt of parish pay but this had been crossed out and over the top his occupation was given as super??? farm labourer.  His daughter Ann was also living with him as his nurse.

William Hampshire and Ann Grant had 10 known children:

1. William Hamsar was baptised on 18 November 1804 in Fittleworth.  He was said to be 4 years old when his parents were issued a removal order in 1809.

   As William Hampshire he married Eliza Hopkins by banns on 12 September 1825 in Stopham, Sussex.  He was then a bachelor of Petworth and she a spinster of Stopham.  The witnesses to their marriage were John Hopkins and Mary Pullen.

   Eliza was baptised on 30 December 1804 in Stopham and was the daughter of John Hopkins and Martha Goble.  (Eliza's elder sister, Ann Hopkins, married William Willard in 1817.)

   When the 1851 census was recorded the couple and 6 children were living in the south end of Whitefoot Lane in Lewisham, Kent.  William was then a farmer's labourer and Eliza was a housewife, and they were both said to be 47 years old.  He gave his place of birth as Fittleworth and she as Stopham.

   William and Eliza had the following children:

   1. Charles Hampshire was baptised on 16 October 1825 in Pulborough.  The baptism register noted that his father was a labourer.  In 1851 he was an unmarried 25 year old farmer's labourer and he was living at home with his parents.

   2. John Hampshire was baptised on 1 August 1830 in Pulborough.

   3. Ann Hampshire was baptised on 4 November 1832 in Pulborough.

   4. Caroline Hampshire was baptised on 22 March 1835 in Pulborough.

   5. Mary Hampshire was born on 18 June 1837 in Sydenham, Kent (as per the IGI) or Lewisham (as per the 1851 census).  She was 13 years old in 1851 and living at home.

   6. George Hampshire was born about 1841 in Lewisham.  He was a 10 year old scholar in 1851.

   7. Jane Hampshire was born on 15 August 1841 in Sydenham (as per the IGI) or Lewisham (as per the 1851 census).  She was an 8 year old scholar in 1851.

   8. William Hampshire was born about 1845 in Lewisham.  He was a 6 year old scholar in 1851.

   9. Henry Hampshire was born on 9 July 1847 and baptised on 1 August 1847 at St. Mary's in Lewisham.  He was 3 years old in 1851.

2. Thomas Hamsher was baptised on 21 September 1806 in Fittleworth.  He was 2 years old in 1809.

   As Thomas Hamshire he married Harriet Doick by banns on 20 February 1830 in Pulborough.  He was a bachelor and she a spinster and they were both of Pulborough.  The witnesses to their marriage were John Greenfield and Harriet Greenfield.

   Harriet was baptised on 4 July 1813 in Pulborough and was the daughter of James Doick (1783-1853) and Jane Worner (1790-1873).  The baptism register noted that her father was a bargeman.

   When the 1841 census was recorded the couple and their daughter Eliza were living in Lower Street, Pulborough.  He was said to be a 34 year old agricultural labourer and Harriett was 28.

   Thomas and Harriet had the following children:

   1. Eliza Hampshire was baptised on 5 September and again on 9 October 1831 in Pulborough.  The baptism register for the later date noted that her parents were from Hardham and her father was a labourer.  She was 10 years old in 1841.

   2. Mary Hampshire was born on 4 October 1839 in Pulborough and buried there as an infant on 11 October 1839.

3. Charlotte Hamsher was baptised on 22 August 1808 in Fittleworth.  On 22 April 1809, she was said to be 9 months old.

4. James Hamsher was baptised on 18 November 1810 in Fittleworth.

5. Eliza Hampshire was born on 16 April 1813 and baptised on 30 May 1813 in Wisborough Green.

   Eliza had the following child:

   1. John Hampshire was baptised on 17 December 1833 in Pulborough.

   As Eliza Hamsher she married John Drewett by banns on 11 February 1834 in Pulborough.  He was then from Steyning and she was of Pulborough.  The witnesses to their marriage were Thomas Hampshire and James Overington.

6. Jane Hampshire was born on 18 March 1816 and baptised on 28 April 1816 in Wisborough Green.  In 1851 she was an unmarried 32 year old agricultural labourer.

   Jane had the following children:

   1. William Hampshire was baptised on 24 November 1833 in Pulborough and buried there on 29 December 1833.

   2. Mary Ann Hampshire was baptised on 10 March 1839 in Pulborough.  In 1841 she was 2 years old and living with her maternal grandparents.  She was a 12 year old scholar in 1851 and living with her mother in her grandparents home.  When the 1861 census was recorded she was an unmarried 22 year old servant in the home of William J. Sumer at Mill House in Fittleworth.  She died aged 55 years and her death was registered as Mary Ann Turner in the second quarter of 1893 in the Petworth registration district.

      As Mary Ann Hamshier she married Richard Cowper Turner on 16 November 1861 in Fittleworth.

      Richard Cooper Turner was baptised on 15 June 1834 in Coates, Sussex and was the son of George Turner and Lucy Laker.  He died aged 78 years and his death was registered in the fourth quarter of 1909 in the Petworth registration district.

      When the 1871 census was recorded the couple and their 4 children were living in a Cottage in Lower Street, Fittleworth.  Richard was a 37 year old agricultural labourer and Mary Ann was 32.  He gave his place of birth as Coates, whilst Mary Ann said she was born in Pulborough.  In 1881, the couple and 5 children were living at Lea Hill in Fittleworth.  Richard was a 48 year old general labourer and Mary was 41.  He again said he was born in Coates and she in Pulborough.  By 1891 the couple and 4 of their children were living in Barlavington.  Richard was a 59 year old agricultural labourer and Mary Ann was said to be 58 years old.

      Richard and Mary Ann had the following children:

      1. Ann Turner was baptised on 30 June 1862 in Fittleworth.

      2. Walter Turner was baptised on 22 February 1863 in Fittleworth and buried there on 14 April 1866.

      3. George Turner was baptised on 26 June 1864 in Fittleworth.  He was a 6 year old scholar in 1871.  In 1891 he was an unmarried 26 year old game keepter living in the home of John Peachey at Ebernoe House in Kirdford, Sussex.

      4. Henry Cowper Turner was baptised on 28 January 1866 in Fittleworth.  He was a 5 year old scholar in 1871.  In 1881 he was a 16 year old porter and he was boarding in the home of Ann Hawkins in Fittleworth.

      5. Lucy Anne Turner was baptised on 26 January 1868 in Fittleworth.  In 1871 she was 3 years old.

      6. Albert Turner was baptised on 26 June 1870 in Fittleworth.  At the time of the 1871 census he was 11 months old.  In 1881 he was a 10 year old scholar and the eldest of his siblings living at home.  In 1891, he was a 20 year old agricultural labourer and again the eldest of his siblings living at home.

      7. Annie Turner was born about 1873 in Fittleworth.  She was 8 years old in 1881.

      8. Mary Turner was born about 1877 in Fittleworth.  She was 4 years old in 1881.

      9. Alice Turner was born about 1877 in Fittleworth.  She was 4 years old in 1881.  In 1891 she was 14 years old.

      10. Herbert Turner was born about 1879 in Fittleworth.  At the time of the 1881 census he was 2 years old.  In 1891 he was a 13 year old agricultural labourer.

      11. Edith Turner was born about 1882 in Fittleworth.  She was 9 years old in 1891.

7. Harriett Hampshire was born on 4 July 1818 and baptised on 13 September 1818 in Wisborough Green.

   Harriet had the following child:

   1. James Hampshire was baptised on 14 May 1837 in Pulborough.

8. George Hampshire was baptised on 7 January 1821 in Pulborough.  He married Mary Puttick in 1851.  (They have their own page.)

9. Maria Hampshire was baptised on 20 April 1823 in Pulborough.  She died in Clapham aged 53 years, as per the burial register, and was buried on 29 March 1874 in Patching.  In 1841 she was 18 years old and living with her parents.

   As Maria Hamshire she married George Hollands by banns on 16 March 1850 in Patching, Sussex.  He was a bachelor and labourer and she a spinster and servant.  Their fathers were named as John Hollands and William Hamshire who were both labourers.  The witnesses to their marriage were Stephen Bishop and Elizabeth Hollands.

   George was baptised on 26 June 1809 in Angmering and was the son of John Hollands (c1775-1851) and Frances Wood (c1775-1851).  He died aged 72 years and was buried on 9 April 1880 in Patching.

   In 1851, the couple and their young son were living in Patching.  He was then a 41 year old agricultural labourer and she was 28.  He said he was born in Angmering and she in Pulborough.  The 1861 census records the couple and their 2 children were living on Clapham Common in Clapham, Sussex.  George was then a 52 year old labourer and Maria was 41.  When the 1871 census was recorded the couple were living together in a cottage in Clapham.  George was then a 67 year old labourer and Maria was said to be 47.

   George and Maria had the following children:

   1. George Hollands was baptised on 9 June 1850 in Patching, at which time his father was described as a labourer.  He was a month old when the 1851 census was recorded on the night of 30 March.  In 1861 he was an 11 year old labourer.

   2. Anne Hollands was baptised on 9 October 1853 in Patching.  The baptism register noted that her father was a labourer.  She died aged 17 years in Clapham, Sussex and was buried on 11 July 1870 in Patching.  When the 1861 census was recorded she was a 7 year old scholar.

10. Ann Hampshire was baptised on 13 May 1827 in Pulborough.  She was 14 years old in 1841 and living at home.  In 1851 she was an unmarried 22 year old agricultural labourer.  When the 1861 census was recorded she was an unmarried 34 year old servant living in the home of 48 year old widower George Hazelmere in Clapham Street, Clapham.  The 1871 census records that she was an unmarried 43 year old nurse to her father.

A Charlotte Hampshire married William Edwards by banns on 29 March 1833 in Rudgwick, Sussex.  He was a bachelor and she a spinster and they were both of Rudgwick.  The witnesses to their marriage were William Henley and Sarah Woodhatch. 

When the 1841 census was recorded the couple were both said to be 25 years old and they were living in a part of a house in Limwick Lane in Rudgwick, along with 4 children.  In 1851 the couple and 6 children were living in Limwick Street Lane.  William was then a 45 year old agricultural labourer and Charlotte was 42.  They both said they were born in Rudgwick.  At the time of the 1861 census, 56 year old William and 52 year old Charlotte were living at Hatches in Rudgwick along with 5 of their children and 5 year old granddaughter Harriett Woolgar.  William was then an agricultural labourer and the couple again both said they were born in Rudgwick.

In addition to the Charlotte Hamsher baptised in 1808 above, another Charlotte Hampshire was baptised on 30 September 1810 in Pulborough, the daughter of William Hampshire and Mary.  She may have been returned to Rudgwick from Pulborough with her parents William and Amelia, on 23 May 1812.  Given that William and Charlotte named a daughter Amelia and Charlotte consistently said she was born in Rudgwick, I am inclined to think it was 1810 Charlotte rather than 1808 who married William.)

William and Charlotte had the following children:

1. Emily Edwards was baptised on 6 October 1833 in Rudgwick.  The baptism register noted that her father was a labourer.  She died aged 1 year at Warhams and was buried on 5 June 1835 in Rudgwick.

2. Harriet Edwards was baptised on 1 March 1835 in Rudgwick, at which time her parents were from Warhams and her father was a labourer.  She was 6 years old in 1841.  In 1851 she was a 16 year old scholar and she was living with her parents.

   Harriet married George Woolger by banns on 20 September 1855 in Rudgwick.  He was then a 23 year old bachelor and labourer from Lynwick Street and she was a 21 year old spinster and domestic servant, also from Lynwick Street.  Their fathers were named as Thomas Woolgar and William Edwards.  The witnesses to their marriage were James Hoad and ? Edwards.  (Another George Woolger son of Thomas married Ann Raggett on 30 July 1855 in Haslemere, Surrey.)

   When the 1871 census was recorded the couple and 5 children were living at Daws in Warnham, Sussex.  George was then said to be a 50 year old agricultural labourer and Harriott's age was recorded as 30 years.  His place of birth was recorded as Cranleigh, Surrey and hers as Rudgwick.

   George and Harriet had the following children:

   1. Harriett Woolgar was baptised on 4 November 1855 in Rudgwick, at which time her parents were form Lynwick Lane and her father was a labourer.  She was 5 years old in 1861 and living with her maternal grandparents.  In 1871 she was 15 years old and living with her parents.

   2. Thomas Woolgar was  born about 1859 in Rudgwick.  In 1871 he was a 12 year old agricultural labourer.

   3. George Woolgar was born about 1861 in Surrey.  He was a 10 year old scholar in 1871.

   4. John Woolgar was baptised on 17 April 1864 in Oakwood, Surrey.  He was 6 years old in 1871.

   5. Ellen Woolgar was baptised on 8 December 1867 in Rudgwick.  In 1871 she was 3 years old.

   6. Emma Woolgar was born in 1870 in Warnham.  At the time of the 1871 census she was 8 months old.

3. Milli Edwards was baptised on 5 March 1837 in Rudgwick, at which time her parents were from Smithers and her father was a labourer.  The 1841 census records that Milly Edwards was 4 years old.  The 1851 census records that she was 13 year old Amelia Edwards and she was a scholar.  In 1861, Ameila was an unmarried 24 year old general servant and she was living with her parents.

4. William Edwards was baptised on 16 June 1839 in Rudgwick, at which time his parents were from Smithers and his father was a labourer.  He was 2 years old in 1841.  The 1851 census records that he was a 12 year old agricultural labourer.  In 1861 he was an unmarried 21 year old agricultural labourer, living at home.

5. Eliza Edwards was baptised on 13 June 1841 in Rudgwick, at which time her parents were form Lynwick Street and her father was a labourer.  The 1841 census records that an unnamed female infant was part of this family.  She was a 10 year old scholar in 1851.  In 1861 she was a 19 year old general servant, living at home,

6. Fanny Edwards was baptised on 11 October 1843 in Rudgwick, at which time her parents were form Lynwick Street and her father was a labourer.  She was a 7 year old scholar in 1851.  In 1861 she was a 17 year old general servant, living at home.

7. Clement Edwards was baptised on 22 July 1846 in Rudgwick, at which time his parents were from Lynwick Lane and his father was a labourer.  He was said to be 4 years old when the 1851 census was recorded.  In 1861 he was 15 years old.

HAMPSHIRE          GRANT