FLOWER people in Frome
This file is a compilation of FLOWER names in and around Frome made during 2005, many of which have been donated by other kind Listers. Others have been extracted from files already on this ‘FromeResearch’ website, so there will be some redundancy. Some individuals are shown more than once depending on the number of sources found for them.
They are ordered by birth date (or probable birth date where extracted e.g. from a marriage record, in which case an estimated age of around 20+ years has been made). Common abbreviations have been used wherever possible, including;
Y = ‘Yes, born in Somerset’ for 1841 Census information
N = ‘No, born outside Somerset’ “ “ “
btp = born this parish
> = probable date up to . . .
(X) = signed register with an ‘X’ rather than writing name
This is very much ‘work in progress’. I will aim to develop families as time and opportunity permit; references to e.g. (F x) will be to family compilations (x = ‘number’ of family) which I will list at the end of this file. It will be clear that FLOWER people inter-married with various Frome families so some developments through history will be under other surnames.
The FLOWER name could be derived from the gardening ‘flower’, according to other researchers elsewhere, but the explanation I like best is that it comes from Norman French as the name of those who prepared the flights on arrows which allow the arrow to ‘flow’ through the air. This is relevant to my probable ancestor Catherine, who came from Ireland before 1841. Irish FLOWERs are said to be among the English and Scottish Planter families who went to Ireland after Cromwell’s activities, to cultivate the land on behalf of the English Crown.
‘Brick walls’ - At the end of this file, I have described some questions regarding my immediate ancestors which are presenting current research difficulties.
Contributions to this collection are always welcome. I can be contacted on any aspect of this file including corrections of my errors, questions, and discussion on; flodon@fireflyuk.net
My thanks are due to David SMART for putting the file up on this ‘FromeResearch’ website. This site is a companion to the ‘Frome’ mailing list which can be found on: Frome@yahoogroups.com - try it, you will like it.
EstBIRTHdate First NAME Occasion DATE OCCASION .
>1608 Thomas Parent to Ann below
>1628 Anne >1648- Marr. to Christopher BENNETT
>1707 Elizabeth FLOWER 1727 3 March (wid) [btp] (m) Maniall HALL (m) Westbury, Wiltshire:
>1718 Joan 6 Nov 1738 Marr. to Matthew HELLIER in Nunney
>1720 William 28 June 1742. Marr. Martha CLEMENT both of Mells: email from lynda362000
1722/3 12 Mar. James Baptisms; Mells reported by Peggy Goodger
1724/5 2 Jan Ann Baptisms; Mells reported by Peggy Goodger
1726 9 Dec. John Baptisms; Mells reported by Peggy Goodger
25 Jul 1728 Bur; Mr Edward FLOWER
1727 3 Mar. Elizabeth FLOWER (wid) [btp] (m) Maniall HALL
1728 13 Oct. Hester Son of Edward FLOWER at Nunney reported by Peggy Goodger
1731 28 Mar. William Son of Edward FLOWER at Nunney reported by Peggy Goodger
1733 13 Dec. Mary Dau. of Edward FLOWER at Nunney reported by Peggy Goodger
23 May 1757 Marr. of Joseph HORWOOD and Mary FLOWER
Edward (1/8/1725) Will; gent of Nunney (Mary, wife 1734)
1735 ??? Betty FLOWER ??? between 1760 and 1775 Marr. Nathaniel GREENLAND; FLOWER surname is a guess
c.1741 Joanna FLOWER 13 Jun 1762 Marr. Anthony GREENLAND at St. John the Baptist; from Peggy Goodger
c.1742 Christian FLOWER 5 May 1763 Marr. Leonard DENMEAD at St. John the Baptist; from Peggy Goodger
>1755 Mary FLOWER 1776 Marr: Daniel ROSSITER circa 1776 Gt. Cheverell
> 1756 Ann FLOWER 24/12/1776 Marr. to William GREEN [btp] by Banns. Wit: Walter NORTON
>1760 Joseph 29 Jul 1780 Marr. To Betty POBJOY at Frome St John (Betty Bur. NSPh. 20 Jan 1794)
>1762 Samuel 1785 Sarah POBJOY married Samuel FLOWER at Bath Abbey in 1785.
1764 17 Feb Richard 1764 Bapt; Henry/Betty FLOWER Maiden Bradley
1766 Elizabeth FLOWER C.1841 75 Charwoman Yes; Living with Elizabith DALLIMORE 65 Charwoman
1766 16 March Sarah 1766 Bapt. Henry/Betty FLOWER Maiden Bradley
1768 Elizabeth C.1851 83 Pauper, Lodger with HOLLEY Ann 70 Laundress Nunney, Som.
1767 2? Feb Emma? 1767 Bapt. Henry/Betty FLOWER Maiden Bradley
1767 Honor C.1851 84 Fromefield, Widower 84 Former Woolpicker Shepton Mallet, Som.
1769 14 April Hinrey 1769 {Father: Hinrey} Bapt. Henry/Betty FLOWER: Maiden Bradley
1769 Honor 13 Nov.1859 bur. 90 yrs from Fromefield.
1770 Sarah C.1851 81 Quilter Pauper Frome, Mar. to James Butts Road; Weaver now Pauper
1771 Betsy C.1851 80 Mother of Sarah YERBURY; Widow/er Pauper Mells
1771 1 Sept. Sarah 1771 Henry/Betty FLOWER Maiden Bradley
> 1773 James 1793 Chandler; Frome; Universal British Directory, 1793
1773 Nathaniel FLOWER C.1841 68 Head; Beer house keeper Y; wife Hannah 50 Y; Dau. Ann 14 Y
>1774 John 26 Dec 1814 Wit. Marr. of Sophia to Joseph HILLIER in Nunney
1775 12 March Betty 1775 Henry/Betty FLOWER: Maiden Bradley
1777 George C.1841 64 George FLOWER Hd. Woollen Weaver Yes Goulds Ground
1779 31 Oct. Sarah 1779 Henry/Betty FLOWER Maiden Bradley
1780 James C.1851 71 Butts Road; Weaver now Pauper Pensford; ?Marr. Sarah 81 Quilter - Pauper
1780 James 30 Mar 1822 42 Ilchester prison
>1783 Peter Bap.19/10/1811 Marr to Hannah – childr. Peter 3, Katherine 5 & Mary 7
1783 Martha FLOWER of Mells 3 Jan 1803. of Mells, a minor, marr John TAPP of Ashwick, by Licence
1785 John C.1851 66 Kettle Alley; Weaver Frome, Som. Wife Mary 61 Hampstead
1786 John C.1841 55 Head;
150;
do John FLOWER 55 Weaver Yes
1786 John death 59 In
BT List
1786 Sarah C.1851 65 Widow Morgans Lane Frome, Som.
1787 Hannah C.1851 64 listed as Beer retailer, unmarried, 64, Royal Oak Inn; Frome
1788 Bridget FLOWER death in 1840 52 In BT List – from ? Waterloo Place or Buildings
1788 John 1828 WO 97/48/113 Discharged 2nd Dragoon Guards
1788 Charles 22 Nov 1788 James & Ane Flower baptised Charles at Frome.
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1790 Mary, (Widow) 1810:21 Mar ?? dau. of John PADFIELD &
Relict Sarah ,of Leigh/M Est: <£300
1791 Hannah C.1841 50 Y; M. Nathaniel FLOWER 68 Beer house keeper Y; Ann 14 Y
?1791 John 22 Aug 1815 Marr: to Mary WILLIAMS (FAM.2) (email 4/9/2005 from Lynda)
1791 John C.1841 50 Head; 36/3 Waterloo Place John FLOWER Lab Y (FAM. 1)
>1794 Sophia 26 Dec 1814 Marr. To Joseph HILLIER in Nunney
>1797 Charles FLOWER 22 Sep 1817 marr. Lovey CREABER at Frome. Wit: Harriet Creeber (sic) H. Cruse: xPG.>1798 William FLOWER 16 May 1818 marr Ann NUTH at Frome. Witnesses Wm. Chubb, E. Soane. xPG1798 James C.1851 53 In Gloucester Felt Maker; bn. Froome off Gordon BEAVINGTON’s website
>1801 Harriet 14 Aug 1821 Marr. To Isaac SILK in Frome St.John
1803 19 June Elizabeth FLOWER Burial 60; Maiden Bradley Pt.2. (from Lynda 362000 3/9/2005)
1803 Mary (HAINES) C.1871 63/8 Sister; Housekeeper & wife of Butler Som, Frome (Marr. William Sept1849)
>1804 Saml 31 Jan 1824 Wit. Marr. of Mark RICH & Harriet SILK Frome St John
1804 Mary (? HAINES?) Bap.19/10/1811 7 Peter 3, and Katherine 5 children of Peter & Hannah FLOWER.
1804 Sarah C.1851 47 Shoe Binder Frome, Som.; ?Dau. of Sarah 81 Quilter - Pauper Frome, Som.
1804 Sarah Flower C1861 57 Unmar servant with Anne Butler, wid, 71, indep. fundholder. Keyford Frome
1804 Sarah Flower Death Dec 1888 84 FreeBMD Death Dec 1888 Frome 5c 285
1805 Harriet 16 Mar 1805 Robert & Ann Flower bapt,+ Charles 1809, Ann 1810, and James 1811 xPG
1805 Robert 28 Sep 1811 John White & Elizabeth Flower bapt. (aged 6 yrs) Frome (Selwood) xPG
1805 Sarah YERBURY C.1851 46 Widow Frome, Som.
1806 John FLOWER C.1841 35 Head;
Ag lab Y 20/1 Sharpshaw Farm Md. To Eliza 30 Yes
abt 1806 Sarah C.1881
bn. Nunney Head (family 4?) living at Lyncombe & Widcombe
1806 Katherine Bap.19 /10/1811 5 Peter 3, Mary 7 all children of Peter & Hannah FLOWER
c.1806 Samuel C.1841 35 Shoemaker Yes 33/5 Vallis Way; wife Mary 40 Yes
> 1807 Samuel Town Tithing 1827 Prop CLEMENTS, Shad. Union St. 37
> 1807 Charles Town Tithing 1827 Prop CLEMENTS, Shad. Union St. 39
> 1807 Mrs FLOWER Town Tithing 1827 Prop Mrs FLOWER, Behind the Hill 578
> 1807 FLOWER Miss Town Tithing 1827 Prop. PITT, William Catherine Hill 600
> 1807 Thomas Town Tithing 1827 Prop. ROSSITER, William Keyford Street 39
> 1807 George Town Tithing 1827 Prop. Mrs JONES Goulds Ground Addit. rates
> 1807 James Town Tithing 1827 Prop. KING, J. Gentle Street 618
1807 Catherine FLOWER 11 Aug 1839 32 (X) wid of Marston Marr. John TAYLER 28 wdr Her Fa-James CLEMENTS
1807 Mary HONNY C.1851 44 married Seamstress Frome, Som. Daughter of Honor FLOWER,
1808 Samuel C.1851 43 Long Row, Bootmaker Frome, Wife, Mary 48 Boot Binder Frome,
1808 Samuel C.1881 73 Head, Superannuated, Wife – Mary (78)
1808 Peter Bap.19/10/1811 3 Mary 7, and Katherine 5 children of Peter & Hannah FLOWER
1809 Sarah C.1881 77 Errand Woman; Lodger with Mary ROUSE
1809 26 April Charles Baptism to Robert and Ann FLOWER: mail from Lynda on 6/3/2005 8.39am
1810 Catherine C.1851 41 Wool Sorter Frome, Som.; Daughter of Honor FLOWER
1810 Ann 14 Mar 1810 Robert & Ann Flower baptised, at Frome (Selwood). xPeggy Goodger
1811 Elizabeth 15 Jun 1811 Thomas & Mary Flower bapt. at Frome (Selwood).+ Robert bn.1805 xPG
1811 Sarah 28 Sep 1811 John White & Elizabeth Flower bapt. 28 Sep 1811. Frome (Selwood) xPG
1811 Kitty C.1841 30 Wool sorter; Dau. of Honor FLOWER
1811 Catherine FLOWER C.1871 60 Head Unmar 60 Bedridden Som, Frome
1811 Mary C.1841 30 Mary FLOWER F S Yes L. with Francis NEATE 30 Bankers Clerk No
1811 James 13 Nov 1811 Robert & Ann Flower baptised, at Frome (Selwood) x Peggy Goodger
1813/4 Samuel FLOWER C.1871 58 Gate Porter County Prison Lower Ward, Swansea; Frome, Somersetshire
1814/5 Samuel FLOWER C.1871 57 Head Marr. (Jane 56) 1 Charles St West Wars, Newport, Carpenter; Frome, Som
1814 W. FLOWER Holden Directory 1814; Hat Manufacturer
1814 Samuel C.1851 37 Weaver Frome, Som. Mar Sophia 38 Frome, Som.
1814 Saml. FLOWER C.1841 27 Head; Broad Weaver Y
>1815 Sarah email 16/2/05 James YERBURY and Sarah (née FLOWER)
1815 John FLOWER C.1871 56 4, Drury Lane St. Giles, Finsbury, Lodger; Unm; Tailor; Somerset, Frome
1816 Thomas FLOWER C.1841 25 Head; Ag lab Yes; Marr. to Elizabeth 25 Yes
1816 James 24 Oct 1829 13 Ilchester prison
1817 James 5 Apr 1835 18 Ilchester prison
>1817 Charles 22 Dec 1861 marr. of son James to Mary Ann WOOLFE [Crape?worker), 21yrs
1818 James 4 Jan 1834 16 Ilchester prison
1818 John 27 Mar 1840 22 Ilchester prison
> 1820 Eliza 1840 Straw Bonnet Maker, Catherine Street; 1840 Directory for Frome
1820 Cathe. [fem.] Ind: Ireland C.1841 21 Waterloo Place//John FLOWER 50 Lab Y, John 19 MS No, Wm 17 Ag Lab No
1820 Catherine C.1851 31 Ireland; Waterloo Place; Servant @ HAZARD Hannah 57 Laundress Frome
1821 Catherine Flower C.1861 40 unmarr. Laundress bn Ireland boarding with Ed. & Ann Millet, Long Row.
Schedule 179 RG9/1653 + Frederick Flower son 8 born Frome
c.1822 Emma FLOWER 1842 Straw Hat Maker; Phoenix Tce ; Pigotts Directory 1842
DYER, James Potter Music Teacher Phoenix Tce
GOULD, Sarah School Phoenix Tce
MOODY, Ann Straw Hat Maker Phoenix Tce
MOODY, Jeffery Rev.Nobility, Gentry and Clergy Phoenix Tce
c.1821 Elizabeth C.1841 20 born Frome Living with Richd .STRONG 55 Ind. 27 Bridge
c.1821 Elizabeth C.1841 20 Shoe binder Y Vallis Way 86; L. with Sarah SHORT 30 Woollen Carder
1821 25 Dec Edmund baptism Son of William/Harriet FLOWER. Broad St. Weaver.
1822 12 Jan George baptism son of James/Mary FLOWER Fromefield. Weaver.
1822 John C.1841 19 (MS) son of 36/3 Waterloo Place John FLOWER 50 Lab Y (FAM. 1)
1823 25 Dec Maria baptism son of William/Harriet FLOWER Cross? St. Weaver.
1824 William C.1841 17 (Ag.Lab.) son of 36/3 Waterloo Place John FLOWER 50 Lab Y (FAM.1)
>1825 Charles 23 Sep? 1845 Wit. at James PAYNE/MOODY marriage
1825 /........y [male] FLOWER C1841 16 Bridge St, Woollen Trade Y//James COMMONS 30; Ann 30; James Junr. 6; Jos.2
1825 15 July Rebecca born dau. of John & Ann FLOWER; Carpenter; BTList (Frome Selwood)
1826 Emma C.1841 15 ?Dau. of Honor FLOWER
1826 Emma death 1844 18 In BT List
1826 John death Bur. 15/6/1845 in Waterloo Buildings
1826 Mary
FLOWER C.1841 15 F
S Yes; do Red
Tor James AUSTIN 35 Yeoman Y
1826 GOULD Sarah Flower Mar
1902 76 Deaths Shepton M 5c 35
1826 Arabella C.1851 25 Servant Nunney, Som Pauper - Inmates of the Workhouse
1827 Ann BISS C.1841/51 24 Royal Oak Inn; Dressmaker Frome Som. Dau. FLOWER Hannah Unmarr 64
1827 Thomas C.1841 14 Cutter (Factory) Yes Son of 150; do John & Mary FLOWER 55 Weaver Yes
1827 Charles FLOWER C.1871 44 Head; Mar; Blacksmith 5, Friendly Close, St. Lukes, Finsbury; Wilts, Frome
1827 25 Dec Charles baptism bapt. Charles/ L...y FLOWER Abode: Star[ve]..? Acre. Occup: Weaver.
c.1828 Rebecca C.1841 aged 13; born Frome Living with 33 Orchard Street Ann 25 Weaver Yes
c.1828 Marianne C.1841 aged 13; born Frome Living with James VINING 35 Weaver
c.1828 Elizabeth C.1841 aged 13; born Frome.Welsh Mill Living with William BABER 50 Ag Lab
1828 8 March Thomas born son of John & Ann FLOWER; Carpenter; BTList (Frome Selwood)
1829 Thomas C.1851 22 Lodger Goulds Ground; weaver Frome, Som
1829 Sarah C.1841 12 In Asylum & Hospital - Parish of Frome; Yes
1829 Elizabeth C.1851 22 Silk Weaver Frome, .dau. of Samuel 43 Long Row, Bootmaker & Mary 48
1829 Arabella C.1841 12 Yes; dau. John, Ag lab Y 20/1 Sharpshaw Farm Md. To Eliza 30 Yes
1830 Alfred C.1851 21 Cloth Worker Frome, Som; son of Sarah Morgans Lane
1830 24 Feb. Alfred born son of John & Ann FLOWER; Carpenter; BTList (Frome Selwood)
C.1829 Charles C.1841 12 Cutter (Factory) Yes; Son of John & Mary (FAM.2)
1830 Charles C.1851 21 Lodger Ag. Lab Frome, Som. with Wm. WILCOX; Kettle Alley
1830 25 Dec Charles baptism. bapt. John/Mary FLOWER Abode: Union St. Occupation: Weaver (FAM.2) 1831 Mary C.1841 10 bn. To Samuel & Mary FLOWER Yes
1832 Alfred C.1871/81 39/49 Hd Mar; 123 (Fromefield) Woollen Weaver; Printer/compositor (Som; Frome)
1832 23 April John born son of John & Ann FLOWER; Carpenter; BTList (Frome Selwood)
1833 Jesse C.1851 18 Painter Frome, Som; son of Sarah Morgans Lane
1833 Jesse C.1881 48 Head; House Painter Marr. Ann (Silk Weaver) bn. Frome1833 Mary C.1841 8 Dau. of 150; do John & Mary FLOWER 55 Weaver Yes (FAM.2)
1834 Martha C.1841 7 bn. To Samuel & Mary FLOWER No
1835 Eli Farm Lab 16 C1851 Nunney, Som.
“ Eli C.1881 Nunney Head (F x) living at Nunney
1835 Sarah A. C.1881 46 Housekeeper; Wife of Jesse FLOWER
1835 Mary C.1851 16 Silk Worker Frome, son of John 66 Weaver Frome, Mary 61 Hampstead
1836 Eli FLOWER C1861 76 Low Road, Hunslet Yorks; bn Nunney, Soms Lodger RG9/3366 Folio 125 p.33
1836 Betsy C.1851 15 Silk Factory Frome, son of John 66 Weaver Frome, Mary 61 Hampstead
1836 Elizabeth C.1841 5 Dau. of 150; do John & Mary FLOWER 55 Weaver Yes (FAM. 2)
1836 Sarah C.1841 5 dau. of Saml. & Sophia FLOWER 27 Broad Weaver Y
1836 Sarah 15 Woollen Knitter Frome, Som. dau. of Saml. & Sophia FLOWER 37 Weaver
abt 1837 Jonas C.1881 bn. Nunney Head (family 3) living at Bedminster
1837 Dec Mary Death Frome 10 284
1837 James 22 Dec 1861 24 [Brewer] (m) Mary Ann WOOLFE [Crape?worker] 21yr Fa: Charles [gardiner]
1838 Jas. C.1881 43 Head, Boots Bn. Knoyle, Wilts
abt 1838 Maria C.1881 bn. Nunney Wife (family 3) living at Bedminster
Thomas >Mar.1851 death registration
1838 Sarah C.1841 3 bn. To Samuel & Mary FLOWER No
1838 >2 George C.1841 3 son Saml. & Sophia FLOWER 27 Broad Weaver Y ; bn. June 1838 10 ; 373
1838 George C.1851 13 son of Samuel. & Sophia FLOWER 37 Weaver
1838 George C1861 23 pattern iron maker bn Frome Ann wife 22 silk weaver bn Beckington
1839 John C.1841 2 Yes; son of Thomas Ag lab Md. to Elizabeth 25 Yes
1839 James C1861 22 unmarried; ostler -Flower lodger with Samuel Battle at Blue Boar Yard
1840 Elizabeth 30 Mar 1926 Nunney Bur. w/o Aaron aged 81
1840-Bap.12/2 Samuel C.1841 7mo son of Saml. & Sophia FLOWER 27 Broad Weaver Y
1840 Bridget death 52 of Waterloo Place; buried 27/9 by Rev. Dusantoy (p.78 #624)
1841 Thomas Dth.1851 10 Mar. 1851 Frome 10: 304 12/2/03 from Hornchurch LDS
1841 James
C.1841 1Mo Thomas
FLOWER Head; Ag lab; Md. to Elizabeth 25 Yes
1841-Bap.8/10 William baptism son of Saml. & Sophia FLOWER; Broad
Weaver; BT List (Frome Selwood)
1841 Samuel C.1851 10 Scholar Frome, Som. son of Samuel. & Sophia FLOWER 37 Weaver
1842 Bap. 8/10 William bapt. son of Saml & Sophie FLOWER weaver Frome Rev. Dusantoy (p209#1669)
1842 William C.1851 9 Scholar Frome, Som. son of Samuel. & Sophia FLOWER 37 Weaver
1844 16 Feb. Harriet baptism dau. of Catherine; BT List bap. Privately by Rev. A. Daniel at Trinity
1844 Bur.25/2 Harriet death 6 mo. of Waterloo Place by Rev. Dusantoy BT List (Frome Selwood) (p157 #1250)
1844 Bur.5/4 Emma death 18 of Fromefield by ~Rev. Dusantoy (p160 #1273)
1844 .John C.1851 7 Scholar Frome, Som. son of Samuel. & Sophia FLOWER 37 Weaver
1845 Bur.15/6 John death 59 of Waterloo Buildings, by Rev. Dusantoy (P.184 #1469)
1845 Aaron 30 Oct 1923 Nunney Bur. aged 78 Head (F 4)
abt 1846 Elizabeth C.1881 Nunney Wife (F 5) living at Nunney
abt 1846 Aaron J. C.1881 Nunney Head (F 4) living at Nunney
1847 Edwin C.1851 4 Frome? son of Arabella Servant, Pauper - Inmates of the Workhouse
1847 Mary C.1851 4 Scholar Frome, Som son of Samuel. & Sophia FLOWER 37 Weaver
> 1847 Jesse (F. of Emily Jane) 28 Aug 1888 Witt. Marr. Charles Ivor YOUNG, 21, Pawnbroker's Asst,
abt 1849 Edwin C.1881 Nunney Lodger (F x) living at Nunney
1850 >3 Mary BMD
1850 >3 Sarah BMD
1851 >Mar. Thomas BMD bn. Frome 10; 304 (Hornchurch LDS - 12/2/03)
1852 Sarah Ann C.1891 1891 census? wife of Frederick J (39) Whitchurch Buck
1853 Frederick 21/2/1853 Birth Cert. X mark of Catherine FLOWER, Workhouse, Frome
1853 Frederick Flower C.1861 8 son 8 born Frome to Catherine unmarr. Laundress bn Ireland
1853 Frederick C.1871 bn. Frome; Footman at 20 Lansdown Crescent BATH
1853 > Mar Frederick BMD birth entry from Govt. fiche records at LDS Hornchurch
1854 Stephen > Sept. Birth Register (LDS Hornchurch 2/4/05) bn. Frome
1854 26 Aug Frederick baptised to Catharine FLOWER, single woman at Union St.
1855 Frederick J. C1881 26 Head; Printer/Compos. In Aylesbury, Bucks
1856 Frederick J Flower C1891 35 C.1891; born Frome
1857 Elizabeth Catherine aft 1872 Marr. to Richard HODDINOTT (Dth:22/6/1926)
1858 Edwin C.1871 13 Son of Alfred FLOWER Scholar; bn. Som. Frome
(1860) Sarah bur 15/1/1860 Sarah FLOWER Berkley bur 15 Jan. 1860 in Berkley PR:
1860 Walter C1861 4 mo born Frome; Fa.George, pattern iron maker & Ann 2 silk weaver
1861 Alfred M. C.1881 20 Painter & Plumber; Son of Jesse FLOWER
1861 Ellen C.1871/81 10 Scholar; Book Sewer; Daur of Alfred FLOWER; bn. Som. Frome
1862 Agnes C.1871/81 9 Scholar; Dressmaker; Daur of Alfred FLOWER; bn. Som. Frome
1864 Frank C.1881 17 Stoker at Gas? Portishead; Lodger with John NOLTE; Bn. Frome
1867 Sarah Flower GOULD 1902 Mar 76 Death Mar; 1902 Shepton M 5c; 35
1867 Emily Jane 28 Aug 1888 Marr. Charles Ivor YOUNG, 21, Pawnbroker's Asst.
>1847/67? Sarah Ann 28 Aug 1888 Witt. Marr. Charles Ivor YOUNG, 21, Pawnbroker's Asst,
>1847/67? Alfred Marshall 28 Aug 1888 Witt. Marr. Charles Ivor YOUNG, 21, Pawnbroker's Asst,
>1864 Alfred Marshall 1884 Priscilla Wiltshire Bn. Frome Marr. Alfred Marshall Flower
1867 Emily C.1881 14 Dressmaker; Dau. of Jesse FLOWER
1867 Herbert C.1871 4 Son of Alfred FLOWER Scholar; bn. Som. Frome
1868/5/4 Ernest Frank Bapt(Chantry) Fa:=Aaron Mo=Elizabeth Res=Little Elm Fa. Job=Shoe Maker
1868/23/Apr Ernest Feance Bur(Chantry) 9 Wks
abt 1870 Anne C.1881 Nunney Dau. (family 4) living at Nunney
1871 Agnes C.1881 10 Scholar; Dau. of Jas. FLOWER
abt 1871 Minnie L. C.1881 bn. Nunney Dau. (F x) living at Bedminster
1872 Alec 28 Aug 1894 Bur. In Nunney Parish Church aged 22
abt 1873 Alexander C.1881 Nunney Son (F x) living at Nunney
1875 Louisa C.1881 6 Scholar, Dau. of Alfred FLOWER
abt 1878 Willier V. C.1881 Nunney Son (F x) living at Nunney
1879 Mabel C.1881 2 Dau. of Alfred FLOWER
1882 Emily M C.1891 census 1891 (9)? child of Frederick J. born Aylesbury,
1883 Frederick H C.1891 census 1891 (8)? child of Frederick J. born Aylesbury,
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‘Brick walls’ in my own research;
‘FAMILY 1’ below is my likely line of descent via Frederic. Two areas of difficulty have been difficult to overcome;
Catherine – she has no clear origin, being described only as born in ‘Ireland‘on the 1841 and later census records. She is likely to originate from one of the Planter families installed in Ireland by Charles II to cultivate the land after the ravages of Oliver CROMWELL. She may be the daughter of John. He was born in Somerset but his two sons, John and William, were not. Could he have spent time in Ireland when they were born, alongside FLOWER relatives there? John appears to be the one who was in 2nd Dragoon Guards between 1806 and 1828. This would help to explain why his two sons were born away from Frome. Ireland is a large area in which to find three births. County Longford is one area where FLOWER families were known to live and farm but I have found no firm evidence of Catherine, John or William there so far. Catherine’s arrival in John’s household it undated; could it have been after the death of Bridget FLOWER in 1840? Did she arrive to keep house for her father? There is no firm evidence so far of John’s marriage to Bridget. This is an area for further research.
Frederic – Catherine’s son seems to have worked in service in middle class households all his adult life. He was in Bath as a footman just after the time of his mother’s death in 1871. I have found no record for him in the 1881 Census; was he in family service abroad? – or was he simply missed from the record? In his marriage record in 1894 and on the birth certificates of his three children he is described as ‘Frederick Charles FLOWER’. On his marriage certificate his father is described as ‘Charles FLOWER (deceased) – Cab Proprietor’. This is quite specific. Yet his birth certificate to the unmarried Catherine makes no mention of a father and no Bastardy record has been traced so far, although he was born in the Workhouse, suggesting that Catherine had no other support at this time. If Charles was real he remains to be identified.
Any information or advice is welcome; - flodon@fireflyuk.net
FAMILY 1
(36/3 Waterloo Place in C1841 50 Lab Y)
John FLOWER bn. c.1791
Died; 1845 10/6 aged
57
(Bridget FLOWER Died 1840 21/9 aged 52 wife of John FLOWER; Ostler at Waterloo Buildings)
( - marriage of John and Bridget not yet located – was she married to this ‘John’ ?)
(was Catherine the daughter of John and Bridget ???)
Children
Cathe. [fem] 21 Ind. Ireland Dth: 21/3/1867 aged 45 yrs. ‘Valvular disorder of heart’ at Naishes Street
Children:
- Harriette Louisa bn 1843 27/8
bapt. 1844 16/2 BT List bap. Privately by Rev. A. Daniel at Trinity
dth 1844 Bur.25/2 6 mo. of Waterloo Place by Rev. Dusantoy BTList (Frome Selwood) (p157 #1250)
- Frederic bn. 1853 21/2 to Catherine FLOWER Father unlisted; in Frome Workhouse
bapt 1854 26/8 Frederick to Catharine FLOWER, single woman at Union St.
Mar. 1894 21/8 X Eliza WOODCOCK
Child: 1897 2/2 Irene Sybil, in Kempston, Bedfordshire
1898 15/8 Lilian Daisy, in Kempston, Bedfordshire
1902 5/8 Frederick William, , in Kempston, Bedfordshire
Died 1902 14/8 of phthisis (tuberculosis) in Groavenor House, Sandwich, a sanatorium.
John (C.1841 = 19 MS No) - no further evidence of birth place or of later marriage
Wm (C.1841 = 17 Ag Lab No) - no further evidence of birth place or of later marriage
Other FLOWER families compiled from the name list ;
FAMILY 2
(C.1841; Union Street)
John FLOWER X Mary (nee ????)
55; Weaver; Y 45; - ;N
Children:
Thomas (14; Cutter; Y)
Charles (12; do; Y) bapt. 1830 25 Dec
Mary ( 8; - ; Y)
Elizabeth ( 5; - ; Y)
>1825 Charles 23 Sep? 1845 Wit. at James PAYNE/MOODY marriage
FAMILY 3
abt 1837 Jonas C.1881 bn. Nunney Head (family 3) living at Bedminster
FAMILY 4
1845 Aaron
Aaron J. bn. abt 1846 C.1881 Nunney Head living at Nunney
Bur. 30 Oct 1923 Nunney. aged 78
abt 1849 Edwin C.1881 Nunney Lodger living at Nunney
abt 1870 Anne C.1881 Nunney Dau. living at Nunney
1840 Elizabeth 30 Mar 1926 Nunney Bur. w/o Aaron aged 81
FAMILY 5
abt 1846 Elizabeth C.1881 Nunney Wife (family 5) living at Nunney
FAMILY 6
(C.1841 (Star[ve]..? Acre. Occup: Weaver)
Charles X L...y FLOWER
Child:
Charles bapt 1827 25 Dec
Other families being compiled
F.x
1764 17 Feb Richard 1764 Bapt; Henry/Betty FLOWER Maiden Bradley
1766 16 March Sarah 1766 Bapt. Henry/Betty FLOWER Maiden Bradley
1767 2? Feb Emma? 1767 Bapt. Henry/Betty FLOWER Maiden Bradley
1769 14 April Hinrey 1769 {Father: Hinrey} Bapt.Henry/Betty FLOWER: Maiden Bradley
1771 1 Sept. Sarah 1771 Henry/Betty FLOWER Maiden Bradley
1775 12 March Betty 1775 Henry/Betty FLOWER: Maiden Bradley
1779 31 Oct. Sarah 1779 Henry/Betty FLOWER Maiden Bradley
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1805 Harriet 16 Mar 1805 Robert & Ann Flower bapt,+ Charles 1809, Ann 1810, and James 1811 xPG
1809 26 April Charles Baptism to Robert and Ann FLOWER: mail from Lynda on 6/3/2005 8.39am
1810 Ann 14 Mar 1810 Robert & Ann Flower baptised, at Frome (Selwood).xPeggy Goodger
1811 James 13 Nov 1811 Robert & Ann Flower baptised, at Frome (Selwood) x Peggy Goodger
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>1783 Peter Bap.19/10/1811 Marr to Hannah – childr. Peter 3, Katherine 5 & Mary 7
1804 Mary (? HAINES?) Bap.19/10/1811 7 Peter 3, and Katherine 5 children of Peter & Hannah FLOWER.
1806 Katherine Bap.19 /10/1811 5 Peter 3, Mary 7 all children of Peter & Hannah FLOWER
1808 Peter Bap.19/10/1811 3 Mary 7, and Katherine 5 children of Peter & Hannah FLOWER
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1833 Jesse C.1881 48 Head; House Painter Marr. Ann (Silk Weaver) bn. Frome1835 Sarah A. C.1881 46 Housekeeper; Wife of Jesse FLOWER
> 1847 Jesse (F. of Emily Jane) 28 Aug 1888 Witt. Marr. Charles Ivor YOUNG, 21, Pawnbroker's Asst,
1861 Alfred M. C.1881 20 Painter & Plumber; Son of Jesse FLOWER
1867 Emily C.1881 14 Dressmaker; Dau. of Jesse FLOWER
1867 Emily Jane 28 Aug 1888 Marr. Charles Ivor YOUNG, 21, Pawnbroker's Asst.
>1847/67? Sarah Ann 28 Aug 1888 Witt. Marr. Charles Ivor YOUNG, 21, Pawnbroker's Asst,
>1847/67? Alfred Marshall 28 Aug 1888 Witt. Marr. Charles Ivor YOUNG, 21, Pawnbroker's Asst,
>1864 Alfred Marshall 1884 Priscilla Wiltshire Bn. Frome Marr. Alfred Marshall Flower
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c.1806 Samuel C.1841 35 Shoemaker Yes 33/5 Vallis Way; wife Mary 40 Yes
> 1807 Samuel Town Tithing 1827 Prop CLEMENTS, Shad. Union St. 37
1814 Saml. FLOWER C.1841 27 Head; Broad Weaver Y
1831 Mary C.1841 10 bn. To Samuel & Mary FLOWER Yes
1834 Martha C.1841 7 bn. To Samuel & Mary FLOWER No
1838 Sarah C.1841 3 bn. To Samuel & Mary FLOWER No
1829 Elizabeth C.1851 22 Silk Weaver Frome, .dau. of Samuel 43 Long Row, Bootmaker & Mary 48
1808 Samuel C.1851 43 Long Row, Bootmaker Frome, Wife, Mary 48 Boot Binder Frome,
1808 Samuel C.1881 73 Head, Superannuated, Wife – Mary (78)
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1836 Sarah C.1841 5 dau. of Saml. & Sophia FLOWER 27 Broad Weaver Y
1836 Sarah 15 Woollen Knitter Frome, Som. dau. of Saml. & Sophia FLOWER 37 Weaver
1838 Sarah C.1841 3 bn. To Samuel & Mary FLOWER No
1838 >2 George C.1841 3 son Saml. & Sophia FLOWER 27 Broad Weaver Y ; bn. June 1838 10 ; 373
1838 George C.1851 13 son of Samuel. & Sophia FLOWER 37 Weaver
-Bap.12/2 Samuel C.1841 7mo son of Saml. & Sophia FLOWER 27 Broad Weaver Y
1841-Bap.8/10 William baptism son of Saml. & Sophia FLOWER; Broad Weaver; BT List (Frome Selwood)
1841 Samuel C.1851 10 Scholar Frome, Som. son of Samuel. & Sophia FLOWER 37 Weaver
1842 Bap. 8/10 William bapt. son of Saml & Sophie FLOWER weaver Frome Rev. Dusantoy (p209#1669)
1842 William C.1851 9 Scholar Frome, Som. son of Samuel. & Sophia FLOWER 37 Weaver
1844 .John C.1851 7 Scholar Frome, Som. son of Samuel. & Sophia FLOWER 37 Weaver
1847 Mary C.1851 4 Scholar Frome, Som son of Samuel. & Sophia FLOWER 37 Weaver
----- 1835 Eli Farm Lab 16 C1851 Nunney, Som.
“ Eli C.1881 Nunney Head (F x) living at Nunney
1836 Eli FLOWER C1861 76 Low Road, Hunslet Yorks; bn Nunney, Soms Lodger RG9/3366 Folio 125 p.33
abt 1871 Minnie L. C.1881 bn. Nunney Dau. (F x) living at Bedminster
1872 Alec 28 Aug 1894 Bur. In Nunney Parish Church aged 22
abt 1873 Alexander C.1881 Nunney Son (F x) living at Nunney
abt 1878 Willier V. C.1881 Nunney Son (F x) living at Nunney
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1867 Herbert C.1871 4 Son of Alfred FLOWER Scholar; bn. Som. Frome
1875 Louisa C.1881 6 Scholar, Dau. of Alfred FLOWER
1879 Mabel C.1881 2 Dau. of Alfred FLOWER