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Family Tree of Richard JOUSIFF
Occupation: Hotel Keeper
Birth: 7 Feb 1792 St James, Dorset, England
Death: 16 May 1827 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Marriage: Susan JOHNSON on 15 November 1823 in Bath, Somerset
Issue: Yes, Charles Richard, born 1825
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More About Richard
When Richard JOUSIFF (as per birth record) was born on 7 January 1792, his father, Francis, was 40 and his mother, Harriot, was 27. He married Susan JOHNSON on 15 November 1823 in Bath, Somerset. Father Francis, and sister Agnes signed as witnesses to the marriage. Both signed their names as "Joseph". They had only one child during their marriage. He died on 16 May 1827 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, at the age of 35, and was buried there. His only son by Susan, Charles Richard was only two years old when Richard died. The marriage record of Richard and Susan shows Richard as a widower, but we have no details of his first marriage. The picture, above is if the Imperial Hotel in Cheltham where Richard passed away, and where is likely to have worked as a Hotel-Keeper. He must have known that he was about to die, because he signed his will about a month before his death, leaving all his possessions to his wife. He signs his will in his own hand as "Richard Joseph".
More About Charles Richard
When Charles Richard JOSEPH was born in 1825 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, his father, Richard, was 33 and his mother, Susan, was 30. He married Emma CHAPMAN in 1847 in New South Wales. and they had ten children together. The 1871 Census shows Charles farming in Swynnerton with his brood and servants, viz.
Charles R Joseph (46); Emma Joseph (46); Margaret Chalmers (33); Edward C Joseph (22); Emma S Joseph (19); Agnes P Scarratt (19);
James Cliff (190: Alfred H Joseph (13) : William R Joseph (10);
Agnes I Joseph (8); Herbert P Joseph (6).
He died on 17 March 1881 in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, at the age of 56. The farm house in the picture (opposite), Tre-Evans was left to Emma when Richard passed.
Occupation: Farmer
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Edward Charles JOSEPH
Occupation: Banker's Clerk
Birth: 22 February 1849 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Died: 5 November 1901 at the age of 52
Marriage: None
Issue: No Issue
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Francis George JOSEPH
Occupation: Shipping Agent's Clerk
Birth: 1850 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Died: January 1893 at the age of 43
Marriage: None
Issue: No Issue
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Emma Susan JOSEPH
Occupation: Unknown
Birth: 1852 in Swynnerton, Staffordshire
Died: 1930 in Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire, at the age of 78
Marriage: William H BUTT in 1876
Issue: Yes
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Arthur Charles Dangor JOSEPH
Occupation: Unknown
Birth: 1853 in Staffordshire
Died: 13 February 1859 in Swynnerton, Staffordshire
Marriage: None
Issue: None
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Fanny Maria JOUSIFFE
Occupation: Unknown
Birth: 23 August 1854 in Stone, Staffordshire
Died: 30 September 1913 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, at the age of 59
Marriage: Thomas HILL in 1876 in Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire
Issue: Yes
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Mary Agnes JOSEPH
Occupation: Unknown
Birth: 28 July 1856 in Swynnerton, Staffordshire
Died: 1856 in Staffordshire within a year of her birth
Marriage: None
Issue: None
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Alfred Henry JOSEPH
Occupation: Farmer
Birth: 1858 in Swynnerton, Staffordshire
Died: 1942 in Kandos, New South Wales, at the age of 84
Marriage: Vera RG MATHEWS in 1923 • Redfern, New South Wales
Issue: Unknown
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William Richard JOSEPH
Occupation: Farmer
Birth: 23 September 1860 in Stone, Staffordshire
Died: 28 December 1937 in Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire, at the age of 77
Marriage: Helen BUTT in Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire
Issue: Yes
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Agnes Isabel JOSEPH
Occupation: Unknown
Birth: 1863 • Swynnerton, Staffordshire, England
Died: 15 OCT 1954 • Australia
Marriage: She married John JEBB on 7 January 1884 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. She then married Isaac THEYER
Issue: Yes
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Herbert Percy JOSEPH
Occupation: Timber Merchant
Birth: 1865 in Swynnerton, Staffordshire
Died: He died in December 1935 in Pontypool, Monmouthshire, at the age of 70
Marriage: Emily WYNN on 6 January 1890 in Newport, Monmouthshire
Issue: Yes
More About Emma Susan
When Emma Susan JOSEPH was born in 1852 in Swynnerton, Staffordshire, her father, Charles, was 27, and her mother, Emma, was 28. She married William H BUTT on 20 November 1871 in Bemerton, Wiltshire. They had one child during their marriage. The 1891 England Census shows her living with her husband and mother Emma at Grove Cottage (opposite) in Weston Under Penyard, Herefordshire. She died in 1930 in Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire, at the age of 78. Her estate was valued at the considerable value for the time of GBP 13,676.
Occupation of William: Brewer's Clerk
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William BUTT
When William BUTT was born in 1877 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, his father, William, was 26 and his mother, Emma, was 25. He died in December 1952 at the age of 75.
More Fanny Maria
When Fanny Maria JOSEPH was born on 23 August 1854 in Stone, Staffordshire, her father, Charles, was 29, and her mother, Emma, was 30. She married Thomas HILL in 1876 in Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire. They had seven children in 15 years. The 1891 England Census reflects them living at St Margaret, Leicestershire, England. On 22 September 1898, she departed for Canada. She died on 30 September 1913 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, at the age of 59.
Occupation of Thomas: Packing Case Maker
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Fanny Emma HILL
When Fanny Emma HILL was born in 1877, her father, Thomas, was 22, and her mother, Fanny, was 23. She had two brothers and four sisters. She died on 5 December 1902 in Manitoba, Canada, at the age of 25.
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Martha HILL
When Martha Hill was born on 18 March 1879, her father, Thomas, was 24, and her mother, Fanny, was 24. She had children with George John Burnett and three other children. She died in 1972 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, at the age of 93.
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William Ernest HILL
When William Ernest Hill was born on 21 April 1881 in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, his father, Thomas, was 26 and his mother, Fanny, was 26. He married Eunice Margaret BELL in July 1906 in Merthyr Tudful, Glamorgan. They had one child during their marriage. He died in July 1974 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, at the age of 93.
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Agnes Mary HILL
When Agnes Mary Hill was born on 15 December 1883 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, her father, Thomas, was 28, and her mother, Fanny, was 29. She married James Leslie Huish Powell and they had seven children together. She also had one daughter from another relationship. She died on 4 April 1954 in Ontario, Canada, at the age of 70.
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Agnes Mary HILL
When Agnes Mary Hill was born on 15 December 1883 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, her father, Thomas, was 28, and her mother, Fanny, was 29. She married James Leslie Huish Powell and they had seven children together. She also had one daughter from another relationship. She died on 4 April 1954 in Ontario, Canada, at the age of 70.
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Ida Gladys HILL
When Ida Gladys Hill was born in April 1889 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, her father, Thomas, was 34, and her mother, Fanny, was 34. She had two daughters with Harry POWELL between 1916 and 1917. She had two brothers and four sisters.
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Amy Irene HILL
When Amy Irine Hill was born on 15 October 1892 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, her father, Thomas, was 37, and her mother, Fanny, was 38. She married Percy R Lloyd on 9 September 1912 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They had three children during their marriage. She died in 1951 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, at the age of 59.
More About Agnes Isabel
When Agnes Isabel JOSEPH was born in January 1863 in Swynnerton, Staffordshire, her father, Charles, was 38, and her mother, Emma, was 38. She married John JEBB on 7 January 1884 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. She then married Isaac THEYER and they had three children together. On 20 Dec 1912 the leave England to emmigrate to Australia aboard the ship, Orvieto (opposite), and arrived on 30 Jan 1913 in Sydney, New South Wales. She died on 15 October 1954 in Australia at the age of 91, and was buried in Ilford, New South Wales.
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Isaac Charles THEYER
When Isaac Charles Theyer was born on 22 February 1890 in South Melbourne, Victoria, his father, Isaac, was 36 and his mother, Agnes, was 27. He married Iris Rosa CLEARY in 1917 in Tamworth, New South Wales. He then married Edna Florence Buttsworth in 1942 in Burwood, New South Wales. He died on 16 February 1971 in Ilford, New South Wales, at the age of 80.
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John Alfred THEYER
When John (Jack) Alfred THEYER was born on 22 December 1891 in Melbourne, Victoria, his father, Isaac, was 37 and his mother, Agnes, was 28. He married Florence Eunice Wynn Joseph on 31 January 1921. He died on 6 December 1964 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, at the age of 72.
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Harry Shurdington THEYER
When Harry Shurdington Theyer was born on 22 July 1893 in Victoria, his father, Isaac, was 39 and his mother, Agnes, was 30. He had two brothers. He died on 4 November 1949 in New South Wales at the age of 56.
More About William Richard
When William Richard JOSEPH was born on 23 September 1860 in Stone, Staffordshire, his father, Charles, was 35 and his mother, Emma, was 36. He married Helen BUTT in Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire. They had one child during their marriage. The England 1911 Census records William aged 50 living with his wife and 3 year-old son Charles at Ruddle Court (opposite), Newnham, Glos. He died on 28 December 1937 in Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire, at the age of 77, and was buried in Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire. His effects of GBP 4225 are shared between Helen, his wife, and son Charles.
Occupation: Farmer
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Charles Henry JOSEPH
Occupation: Unknown
Birth: 28 July 1907 in Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire
Died: April 1997 at the age of 89.
Marriage: Eleanor Christine GUNN
Issue: Yes
More About Herbert Percy
When Herbert Percy JOSEPH was born in 1865 in Swynnerton, Staffordshire, his father, Charles, was 40 and his mother, Emma, was 41. He married Emily WYNN on 6 January 1890 in Newport, Monmouthshire. They had one child during their marriage. He died in December 1935 in Pontypool, Monmouthshire, at the age of 70.
Occupation: Butcher (see photo opposite)
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Florence Eunice Wynn JOSEPH
Occupation of John: Nautical Surveyor Board Trade Master Mariner
Birth: 1891 in Bath, Somerset
Died: January 1969 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, at the age of 78.
Marriage: John Alfred THEYER in January 1921
Issue: Unknown
More About Charles Henry
When Charles Henry JOSEPH was born on 28 July 1907 in Westbury on Severn (opposite), Gloucestershire, his father, William, was 46 and his mother, Helen, was 45. He married Eleanor Christine GUNN in his hometown. The marriage banns are signed by each in theor own hand, and witnessed by both fathers. They had one child during their marriage. He died in April 1997 at the age of 89.
Occupation: Butcher (Shopkeeper)
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Christine A JOSEPH
Occupation: Unknown
Birth: April 1939
Died: Unknown.
Marriage: Arthur S T Ashley-Towell in July 1961
Issue: Yes
Thomas Ashley-towell
1962–1962
Rhoda H Ashley-Towell
1963–
Joanne M Ashley-Towell
1964–
Frank A C Ashley-Towell
1965–
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This is the product of research work that began in 2010. Every attempt has been made to ensure that the information recorded is correct, verified against birth records, census data, marriage records, and other family trees that are both publically and privately held. My sincere gratitude to all the family members, immediate and distant who have contributed to this collection. A special acknowledgement for my distant cousins who have a similar site at http://www.jousiffe.co.uk