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Benjamin Fletcher

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  1. 1.  Benjamin Fletcher was born in 1825 in Wellington, Shropshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Parentage: Son Benjamin and Elizabeth Fletcher
    • Baptism: 27 Mar 1825, Saint Michael's, Madeley, Shropshire, England

    Notes:

    1861 Census Eyton Parish, Wrockwardine, SAL
    Trench Village
    Benjamin Fletcher Head 32 b. Hinkley Patch Ag Lab
    Ann " Wife 34 b.Wrockwardine
    Mary Ann " Dau 14 b. Eyton Scholar
    James " Son 12 b. Eyton Miner Iron Stone
    Thomas " Son 10 b. " Ag Lab
    Clement " Son 8 b. "
    Benjamin " Son 5 b. "
    Agnes " Dau 2 b. "
    *********************************************************
    1871 Census
    RG10 - 2812 Page 10
    ?????ey End Lilleshall
    All Fletchers
    Benjamin Widr 45 Ag Lab b. Wellington
    Mary Ann Dau UnMar 21 House Keeper b. Wellington
    John 16 Son Coal Miner b. Wellington
    Benjamin Son 14 Iron Miner b. Wellington
    Agnes Dau 12 b. Eyton
    Samuel Son 3 b. Eyton
    Annie 1 Gdau b. Lilleshall
    ****************************************************

    Benjamin married Ann Newns on 25 Jan 1847 in All Saints, Welligton, Shropshire, England. Ann (daughter of Thomas Newns and Mary Hollis) was born in 1827 in Wrockwardine Wood, Shropshire, England; died about 1867. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary Ann Fletcher  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1847 in Wellington, Shropshire, England.
    2. 3. James Fletcher  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1849 in Eyton, Shropshire, England.
    3. 4. Thomas Fletcher  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1851 in Eyton, Shropshire, England.
    4. 5. Clement Fletcher  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1853 in Eyton, Shropshire, England.
    5. 6. Benjamin Fletcher  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1855 in Wellington, Shropshire, England; died on 25 Apr 1855 in Wellington, Shropshire, England.
    6. 7. Benjamin Fletcher  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1856 in Wellington, Shropshire, England.
    7. 8. John Fletcher  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1857 in Wellington, Shropshire, England.
    8. 9. Agnes Fletcher  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1859 in Trench, Shropshire, England; died in 1913 in Wolverhampton, : Registration District, England.
    9. 10. Samuel Fletcher  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1867 in Eyton, Shropshire, England.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary Ann Fletcher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born in 1847 in Wellington, Shropshire, England.

  2. 3.  James Fletcher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born in 1849 in Eyton, Shropshire, England.

  3. 4.  Thomas Fletcher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born in 1851 in Eyton, Shropshire, England.

  4. 5.  Clement Fletcher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born in 1853 in Eyton, Shropshire, England.

  5. 6.  Benjamin Fletcher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born in 1855 in Wellington, Shropshire, England; died on 25 Apr 1855 in Wellington, Shropshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 11 Apr 1855, Wellington, Shropshire, England


  6. 7.  Benjamin Fletcher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born in 1856 in Wellington, Shropshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 16 Apr 1856, Wellington, Shropshire, England


  7. 8.  John Fletcher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born in 1857 in Wellington, Shropshire, England.

  8. 9.  Agnes Fletcher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born in 1859 in Trench, Shropshire, England; died in 1913 in Wolverhampton, : Registration District, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • GRO Death Index: Dec 1913; Wolverhampton 6b - 718 Age 58

    Agnes married William James Rhoden in 1876 in Wellington, : Registration District, England. William (son of James Rhoden and Hannah Williams) was born on 30 Nov 1858 in Church Aston, Shropshire, England; died in 1945 in Cannock, : Registration District, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Lydia Rhoden  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1878 in Lilleshall, Shropshire, England.
    2. 12. William James Rhoden  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1880 in Church Aston, Shropshire, England.
    3. 13. Thomas Rhoden  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1884 in Church Aston, Shropshire, England.
    4. 14. John Henry Rhoden  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1887 in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; died on 5 Nov 1920 in Workhouse Infirmary, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
    5. 15. Sarah Ann Rhoden  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1894 in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.

  9. 10.  Samuel Fletcher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born in 1867 in Eyton, Shropshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1861; Iron Stone Miner



Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Lydia Rhoden Descendancy chart to this point (9.Agnes2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in 1878 in Lilleshall, Shropshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Liliy Rhoden
    • Name: Lily Rhoden


  2. 12.  William James Rhoden Descendancy chart to this point (9.Agnes2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in Mar 1880 in Church Aston, Shropshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: James Rhoden
    • Occupation: 1901; Coal Miner Hewer
    • Residence: 1911, Thorneycroft Lane, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; No 78
    • Occupation: 1911; Coal Miner - Hewer
    • Residence: 1921, Latherford Cottages, Saredon, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; (Cheslyn Hay Area)
    • Occupation: 1921, Old Coppice Colliery, Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire, England

    Notes:

    1911 Uk census
    78 Thorneycroft Lane, Heath Town Wolverhampton.
    3 Rooms
    James Rhoden Head ( Widower) 31 b. Church Aston nr Newport Coal Miner Hewer (widower was inserted afterwards by the Ajudicator)
    Emily Rhoden 4 Dau b. Thorneycroft Lane Heath Town
    ******************************************************************************************************
    1921 Census
    Latherford Cottages, Saredon, Wolverhampton
    William James Rhoden 49 9/12 b. Shropshire Oakengates Coal Loader Old Coppice Colliery Cheslyn Hay
    Florence Rhoden 35 9/12 b. Dudley Worcs Household Duties

    Evelyn Rhoden Niece 9 (9) School both parents dead
    John Rhoden Nephew 6 (6) ------"------------------------

    William married Florence Onions in 1905 in Wolverhampton, : Registration District, England. Florence was born in Sep 1886 in Dudley, Worcestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Emily Rhoden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Apr 1906 in Wolverhampton, : Registration District, England.

  3. 13.  Thomas Rhoden Descendancy chart to this point (9.Agnes2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in 1884 in Church Aston, Shropshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1901; Coal Miner Loader


  4. 14.  John Henry Rhoden Descendancy chart to this point (9.Agnes2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in 1887 in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; died on 5 Nov 1920 in Workhouse Infirmary, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence at marriage: Wyrley Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
    • Age at Marriage: 23 (Bach)
    • Occupation: Coal Miner (Horse Driver)
    • Baptism: 11 Jan 1888, Holy Trinity, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
    • Residence: 1911, New Street, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; No. 14 (Nr Tudor Road)
    • Residence: 1913, Bushbury Road, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; No 82
    • Residence: 1920, Prestwood Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; No. 73
    • Death: 5 Nov 1920, 376, Wolverhampton Road, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England

    Notes:

    1911 Census
    14 New Street Heath Town (4 roomed House)

    Lodging with the Potts Family
    All listed as born Wolverhampton
    Thomas Henry Potts 32 Miner
    Annie Potts Wife 26
    Married 10 years 8 children of whom 6 are living

    Margaret Potts 7
    Thomas Henry Potts 4
    William Charles Potts 3
    Elizabeth Potts 2

    John Roden 23 Boarder Miner
    ******************************************************************************

    Death:
    Address of Workhouse

    John married Harriet Hill in Jul 1911 in Saint James, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Harriet (daughter of John Hill and Esther Jenks) was born on 29 Sep 1888 in Alma Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; died on 18 Feb 1916 in Workhouse Infirmary, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Caroline Hill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jan 1910 in 15, Wyrley Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; died on 1 Apr 1992 in West Park Hospital, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; was buried on 13 Apr 1992 in Saint Mark's Churchyard, Tipton, Staffordshire, England.
    2. 18. Evelyn Rhoden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1912 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; died in 1969 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
    3. 19. Harriet Rhoden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jun 1913 in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; died in Jun 1996 in Wolverhampton, : Registration District, England.
    4. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 15.  Sarah Ann Rhoden Descendancy chart to this point (9.Agnes2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in 1894 in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.


Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Emily Rhoden Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 9.Agnes2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 10 Apr 1906 in Wolverhampton, : Registration District, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 9 May 1906, Wednesfield, Staffordshire, England
    • GRO Birth Index: Jun 1906; Wolverhampton 6b - 681 (Onions)

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    IGI index no church could be St Thomas or Holy Trinity

    Emily married Charles H Whitehouse in 1926 in Cannock, : Registration District, England. Charles was born on 20 Mar 1903. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 22. Emily Whitehouse  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1927 in Featherstone, Staffordshire, England; died in 2016.
    3. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 17.  Caroline HillCaroline Hill Descendancy chart to this point (14.John3, 9.Agnes2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 12 Jan 1910 in 15, Wyrley Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; died on 1 Apr 1992 in West Park Hospital, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; was buried on 13 Apr 1992 in Saint Mark's Churchyard, Tipton, Staffordshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Carrie Hill
    • Residence at marriage: Windmill Lane, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; Bradgate (No 72)
    • Age at Marriage: 26 (Spinster)
    • Cremated: Gornal Wood Crematorium, Dudley, Worcestershire, England
    • Education: Between 1921 and 1925, Cottage Homes, Wednesfield, Staffordshire, England
    • Residence: Between 1921 and 1926, Cottage Homes, Amos Lane, Wednesfield, Staffordshire, England
    • Residence: 1921, Wyrley Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; No 15
    • Education: Between 1925 and 1927, Carter's Commercial College, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
    • Residence: Between 1928 and 1935, Rayleigh Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
    • Occupation: Abt 1928, Sunbeam Motors, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; Confidential Clerk to Major Seagrave
    • Occupation: Between 1936 and 1970; Secretary
    • Residence: Between 1938 and 1991, Rosemary Crescent, Woodsetton, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England; No 78

    Notes:

    Caroline Hill was the illegitimate daughter of Harriet Hill. When she was 15 months old her mother married John Rhoden a miner at Bushbury Colliery. Subsequent DNA evidence shows that John Henry Rhoden or a very close relative of him was indeed her likely father.

    Her mother died in 1916 and her father in 1920, the two other important people in her life Grandfather John Hill died in 1918 and Grandmother Esther (Jenks) in 1920 one month before her father.
    Carrie ad her 3 other siblings were split between other family members,.

    Carrie and Harriet moved back to the old family home at Gt Wyrley Street with her 2 Uncles John and Samuel and Aunt Doris.
    1921 Census 15, Wyrley Street
    John Hill Head Male 1898 23 Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England - F H Lewis Worsley Feelds, Iron Founders
    Samuel Hill Brother Male 1900 21 Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England - Cran Iron Foundry
    Doris Hill Sister Female 1903 18 Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England - Housework
    Carrie Hill Niece Female 1910 11 Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England - -
    Harriet Rhoden Niece Female 1913 8 Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England - -

    Evelyn and Jack (Isacc) with Uncle William Rhoden at Cheslyn Hay

    1921 Census
    Latherford Cottages, Saredon, Wolverhampton
    William James Rhoden 49 9/12 b. Shropshire Oakengates Coal Loader Old Coppice Colliery Cheslyn Hay
    Florence Rhoden 35 9/12 b. Dudley Worcs Household Duties

    Evelyn Rhoden Niece 9 (9) School both parents dead
    John Rhoden Nephew 6 (6) ------"------------------------

    She was then placed in the Cottage Homes Wednesfield and, when she was 15, the Guardians paid for her Education at Carter's Commercial College Wolverhampton. Major Seagrave of Sunbeam Motors was one of the Guardians and in 1927 at the age of 17 she was his confidential clerk, at the time he broke the land speed record at Daytona.

    Caroline married George Harold Parsons on 1 Aug 1936 in Saint Mary's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. George (son of George James Parsons and Margaret Parsons) was born on 17 Sep 1912 in 29, Stafford Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; died in Sep 1994 in Wordesley Hospital, Stourbridge, Worcestershire, England; was cremated in Sep 1994 in Gornal Wood Crematorium, Dudley, Worcestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 18.  Evelyn Rhoden Descendancy chart to this point (14.John3, 9.Agnes2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 2 Mar 1912 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; died in 1969 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • GRO Birth Index: Jun 1912; Wolverhampton 6b - 1170
    • Residence: 1939, Leicester Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; 155
    • GRO Death Index: Mar 1969; Wolverhampton 9b - 1082

    Notes:

    In the 1921 Census she was with her Uncle william James Rhoden
    1921 Census
    William James Rhoden 49 9/12 b. Shropshire Oakengates Coal Loader Old Coppice Colliery Cheslyn Hay
    Florence Rhoden 35 9/12 b. Dudley Worcs Household Duties

    Evelyn Rhoden Niece 9 (9) School both parents dead
    John Rhoden Nephew 6 (6) ------"------------------------

    Evelyn married Albert George Hood in 1934 in Wolverhampton, : Registration District, England. Albert (son of George Hood and Annie Margaret Abercrombie Marris) was born on 4 Jul 1900 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; died on 5 Feb 1951 in Royal Hospital, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 19.  Harriet Rhoden Descendancy chart to this point (14.John3, 9.Agnes2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 20 Jun 1913 in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; died in Jun 1996 in Wolverhampton, : Registration District, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • GRO Birth Index: Sep 1913; Wolverhampton 6b - 1257
    • Residence: Between 1920 and 1927, Cottage Homes, Amos Lane, Wednesfield, Staffordshire, England
    • Residence: 1939, Carlyle Grove, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
    • GRO Death Index: Jun 1996; Wolverhampton C51A - 105

    Harriet married Charles Lloyd in 1934 in Wolverhampton, : Registration District, England. Charles was born on 9 Dec 1911; died in 1983 in Wolverhampton, : Registration District, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 33. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 20.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.John3, 9.Agnes2, 1.Benjamin1)


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