|
|
|
Information contained in these pages is intended for genealogical research only,
and I ask that you respect the privacy of those mentioned.
Please
acknowledge the source of any information used from these pages.
William Answorth and Margaret Bennett © It is believed William was the eldest child of Stephen and Ann (nee Browning) and that he was baptized on the 1 April 1772, Ringwood, Hampshire, England1, but this is still to be proven. William married Margaret Bennett on the 14 September, 1800 in the Parish Church Milford2. It is thought Margaret was baptized on the 25 December, 1773 in the Milford Parish Church1 and may be the daughter of John and Mary (nee Cooke). Again this is still to be proven. Milford is located in the southern most reaches of Hampshire, England. Up until the early 17th century the traditional occupation of the villagers was agriculture and salt manufacture. Life was generally harsh and living condition often little more than basic shanties. Many villagers and their families were tied to the local land-owner, and worked long hours for little gain. There is no evidence to suggest that William and Margaret were employed by a local landowner, but it is certain they were little more than general labourers, who had to work hard for their existence. A search of the Parish Records indicate William and Margaret had 6 children. Henry 1801, Ann 1803, Charlotte 1806, William 1809, John 1811, and Sarah 1814. William and Margaret, both aged 65, are listed on the 18414 census in the Parish of Milford, Lymore Common, with Ann aged 35, presumably their daughter, and Mary aged 15 presumably a granddaughter. Information on the census indicate both William and Mary were born in Hampshire. William died at Lymore on 17 November 18473, cause of death is recorded as 'Not Known, Not Certified' the informant is Ann Answorth, possibly his daughter, who was present at his death. William's occupation is given as Labourer, aged 75 years. He was buried on the 21 November 1847 in the Milford Parish Churchyard2. Margaret died, also at Lymore, just two short months later, on the 19 January 18483, aged 74 years. Cause of death is recorded as Old Age, the informant was a Susan Freeman, present at her death. On the 29th January 18482, Mary was also buried in the Milford Parish Churchyard. It is not known if there are, or were, markers or headstones on either William or Mary's graves. References: |
