William Cave (abt. 1805 - 1854)

Born about 1805 in Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Ann (Brooke) Cave — married 24 Jul 1827 in Westbury on Trym, Gloucestershire, England

Husband of Louisa Frances Butterworth — married 1850 in Isle of Wight, England

Descendants

Died 4 Apr 1854 at about age 49 in Clifton, Gloucestershire, England

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Biography

William Cave was born about 1805 ^[1] the son of John Cave (1765-1842) and Penelope (Oliver) Cave (1768-1815)

Marriage

William married Mary Ann (Brooke) Cave (abt.1802-1848) in Holy Trinity Church, Westbury on Trym, Gloucestershire on 24 July 1827. ^[2]

William secondly married Louisa Frances Butterworth (1825-1900) on 8 October 1850 in Wippingham, Hampshire. ^[3]

Children

William's children with Mary Anne:

1. Isabella Anne Cave (1828-1857)
2. Mary Elizabeth Cave (1830-1871)
3. John Brooke Cave (1832-1843)
4. Olivia Caroline Cave (1834-1870)
5. William Edward Cave (1836-)
6. Edward Astley Cave (1838-)
7. Thomas Strachan Cave (1841-)
8. Catherine Lucy Cave (1843-1873)
9. Emmeline Frances Cave (1845-1929)

William's children with Louisa Frances:

1. Ada Louisa Cave (1852-1936)
2. Frederick Loftie Cave (1852-1887)
3. Blanche Ellen (Cave) England (1853-1895)

Life Story

With his two brothers, in 1845 he was a provisional committee member for the Bristol and English channels Connection Railway. From Stolford, in Bridgewater Bay to Bridport and Lyme Regis. It was reported in a range of provincial newspapers: The Rev. Oliver Cave, Clifton, Bristol, a member of the Chard Canal Committee John Moore Cave, esq. William Cave, esq., Kenbury, Gloucestershire, member of the Bridgewater and Taunton Canal and Chard Canal Committees. ^[4][5]

Death

William died in Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire on 4 April 1854. ^[6]

Research Notes

Daughter Olivia's marriage notice in the Gloucestershire Gazette describes her as daughter of 'the late' William Cave Esq. The wedding was held on 20 June 1854.

Sources

1. ↑ 1841 England Census
2. ↑ Bristol, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1935. Mary Anne Brooke 24 Jul 1827. Westbury on Trym, Holy Trinity, Gloucestershire, England
3. ↑ England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988. William Cave 8 Oct 1850. Wippingham, Hampshire, England Father: John Cave Spouse: Louisa Frances Butterworth.
4. ↑ Hull Advertiser - Friday 7 November 1845 pg 2
5. ↑ Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser Wednesday 22 October 1845 pg 6
6. ↑ England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995. William Cave Death Date 4 Apr 1854 Death Place Gloucestershire, England Probate Date 21 Oct 1904 Probate Registry London, England

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