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John James Beresford (1822 - 1897)

Rev John James Beresford
Born in Holborn, Middlesex, England, United Kingdommap
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Husband of — married 18 May 1865 (to 1897) in Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdommap
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Died at about age 75 in Peterborough, England, United Kingdommap
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John was born in 1822 in Holborn, Middlesex where his father was Rector of St Andrew. He was the son of Rev Gilbert Beresford and Ann Browne. He was baptised on 5 February 1822 in St Andrew Holborn Above the Bars with St George the Martyr, Holborn, London, England.[1]

In the 1841 census John (age 15) was at the Aylestone Rectory in Aylestone, Leicestershire, England with his parents and siblings.[2]

In the 1851 census John (age 29), Precentor Of Peterborough Cathedral, was the unmarried head of household in Extra Parochial (outside the parish), Northamptonshire, England. His sister and widowed mother lived with him.[3]

In 1857 he saved the life of a boy, John Broom who had got into trouble swimming in the River Nene.[4]

John James Beresford MA, Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge, Rector of Castor, Northamptonshire, son of Rev Gilbert Beresford, married Adelaide Elizabeth Morgan, youngest daughter of Thomas Morgan of Bristol Lodge, Brighton, on 18 May 1865 at St Nicholas' Church, Brighton, Sussex, England.[5] The marriage was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1865 in the Brighton district.[6][7]

They had 2 children:

  • Richard Augustus Agincourt Beresford 1869–1941 m. Lilian Mary Packer, son Richard Marcus
  • John Davys Beresford 1873–1947 author, m. (1) Florence Linda Brown, 2 children (Wombles author Elisabeth Beresford and TV scriptwriter Marc Brandel); (2) Eveline "Trissy" Beatrice Auford Roskams

John's son Richard Augustus Agincourt Beresford was baptised on 5 September 1869 in Castor, Northamptonshire, England.[8]<

In the 1871 census John (age 49), Rector, was the married head of household in Milton, Northamptonshire, England.[9]

John's son John Davys Beresford was baptised on 6 April 1873 in Castor, Northamptonshire, England.[10]

In the 1881 census John (age 59), Rector Of Castor B D, was the married head of household in Castor, Northamptonshire, England.[11]

Name Relation Status Sex Age Occupation Birth Place
John J Beresford Head Married M 59 Rector Of Castor B D London, Middlesex, England
Adelaide Beresford Wife Married F 44 London, Middlesex, England
John Davis Beresford Son Unmarried M 8 Castor, Northamptonshire, England
Annie Seymour Visitor Widowed F 49 Independant Sevenoaks, Kent, England
Ellen Newman Servant Unmarried F 30 Cook Dom Serv Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
Mary A Wells Servant Unmarried F 19 Housemaid Peterboro, Northamptonshire, England

John died on 5 August 1897 in Peterborough. His death (age 75) was registered in the Jul-Aug-Sep quarter of 1897 in the Peterborough district.[12]

John was in an obituary on 13 August 1897 in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. John died (age 75) on 5 August 1897.[13]

His estate passed probate on 20 August 1897 in Peterborough, Peterborough, England.[14]

Sources

  1. ↑ Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007568166; FHL microfilm: 374358
    FamilySearch Record: JMWZ-ZB5 (accessed 30 July 2023)
    John James Beresford baptism on 5 Feb 1822, son of Gilbert Beresford & Anne, in St Andrew Holborn Above the Bars with St George the Martyr, Holborn, London, England, United Kingdom.
  2. ↑ 1841 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1841"
    citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
    FamilySearch Record: MQYK-K5J (accessed 30 July 2023)
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    John Berisford (15) in Aylestone, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom.
  3. ↑ 1851 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1851"
    citing Extra Parochial, Northamptonshire, England, p. 6; citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
    FamilySearch Record: SGTY-L8F (accessed 30 July 2023)
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    John James Beresford (29), unmarried, Precentor Of Peterborough Cathedral, head of household in Extra Parochial in Peterborough registration district in Northamptonshire, England. Born in London, Middlesex.
  4. ↑ Rev. J. J. Beresford. On the 13th of July 1857, a boy named John Broom went beyond his depth while bathing in the river Nene, Peterborough, and being unable to swim sunk to the bottom, and must inevitably have been drowned, had not the Rev. John James Beresford, B.D., and Precentor of Peterborough Cathedral, who was rowing up the river in his skiff, without a moment's delay jumped ashore, thrown off his clothes, and dived into the water. The spot where the body lay was so overgrown with weeds that at the first dive he got entangled in them, and had considerable difficulty in extricating himself. Regardless of the danger, he twice more attempted to get hold of the body by diving, but without success, and at last as a final effort went down feet foremost and succeeded in getting the body between his legs, and after much struggling managed to strike to the surface, when he was able to catch hold of the boy by the hair, and swam with the head above water to the shore. Fortunately Dr. Paley was met with, who arrived ten minutes after the rescue, and, in about five minutes after, breathing was restored. The greatest credit is due to the Rev. Mr. Beresford, for his courageous promptitude and judgment exhibited under such trying circumstances, when one half-minute's more delay must have been fatal, and when nothing but what appeared almost superhuman efforts in so delicate a man could have saved the boy's life. - from Acts of Gallantry by Lambton Young C.E., 1872
  5. ↑ Marriage: "England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004426914; FHL microfilm: 001067129
    FamilySearch Record: KFGZ-WT5 (accessed 30 July 2023)
    John James Beresford marriage to Adelaide Elizabeth Morgan on 18 May 1865 at St Nicholas' Church, Brighton, Sussex, England.
  6. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
    citing 1865, quarter 2, vol. 2B, p. 321, Brighton, Sussex, England, General Register Office, Southport, England
    FamilySearch Record: 2D7G-NYH (accessed 30 July 2023)
    John James Beresford marriage registered Apr-May-Jun 1865 in Brighton.
  7. ↑ The Gentleman's Magazine, 1865 Vol. I
  8. ↑ Baptism of son Richard Augustus Agincourt Beresford: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004020030; FHL microfilm: 1999063; Record number: 30; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: NTR3-519 (accessed 30 July 2023)
    John James Beresford's son Richard Augustus Agincourt Beresford baptism on 5 Sep 1869 in Castor, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom.
  9. ↑ 1871 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1871"
    citing The National Archives of the UK
    FamilySearch Record: VFF9-TNG (accessed 30 July 2023)
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    John J Beresford (49), married, Rector, head of household in Milton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom. Born in London, Middlesex.
  10. ↑ Baptism of son John Davys Beresford: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004020030; FHL microfilm: 1999063; Record number: 11; Packet letter: E
    FamilySearch Record: NTR3-5YR (accessed 30 July 2023)
    John James Beresford's son John Davys Beresford baptism on 6 Apr 1873 in Castor, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom.
  11. ↑ 1881 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1881"
    citing p. 10, Piece/Folio 1592/8, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,483
    FamilySearch Record: Q27C-HY4W (accessed 30 July 2023)
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    John J Beresford (59), married, Rector Of Castor B D, head of household in Castor in Peterborough registration district in Northamptonshire, England. Born in London, Middlesex, England.
  12. ↑ Death Registration: "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"
    citing Death, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England
    FamilySearch Record: 2JYH-V2Z (accessed 30 July 2023)
    John James Beresford death registered Jul-Aug-Sep 1897 in Peterborough (age 75).
  13. ↑ Obituary: "British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices"
    citing Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, 13 Aug 1897, The British Newspaper Archive, Ireland; FHL microfilm
    FamilySearch Record: QPZW-1J9J (accessed 30 July 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSW5-S9VW-V Image number 00602
    Name: John James Beresford; Obituary Date: 13 Aug 1897; Obituary Place: Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom; Death Date: 5 Aug 1897; Birth Date: 1822; Age: 75; Source Newspaper: Lincoln Rutland and Stamford Mercury; Source Pub Date: 13 Aug 1897.
  14. ↑ Probate: "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957"
    citing Probate, Peterborough, Peterborough, England, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm
    FamilySearch Record: 7XNB-C6MM (accessed 30 July 2023)
    John James Beresford probate on 20 Aug 1897 in Peterborough, Peterborough, England, United Kingdom. Died 5 Aug 1897.




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