Henry Cheriton (1834 - 1920)

Born 1834 in Zeal Monachorum, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Leach) Cheriton — married 1869 (to 1893) in Crediton district, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Fanny Jane (Leach) Cheriton — married 1896 in Chittlehampton, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Died 12 Jun 1920 at about age 86 in Bradworthy, Chittlehampton, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Biography

This profile is part of the Chittlehampton, Devon One Place Study.

Henry Cheriton (1834-1920)

Henry Cheriton was born in Devon, England.

Birth
Henry Cheriton was born in 1834 and christened on 06 July 1834 at Zeal Monachorum, Devon, England. He was the son of Samuel Cheriton and Elizabeth Hooper. ^[1]

Marriage 1
Henry Cheriton married Mary Leach on 05 April 1869 at the Independent Chapel, Lapford, Devon, England. ^[2]

Marriage Notice

9 April 1869 - Western Times - Exeter, Devon, England

Cheriton—Leach. —April 5, at the Independent Chapel, Lapford, by the Rev. George Pilgrim, Mr. Henry Cheriton, yeoman, of Bradbury Barton, Chittlehampton, to Mary, the fourth daughter of Mr. Thomas Leach, yeoman, of Pennycott.

England Census 1891
The England Census of 1891 records: Henry Cheriton age 55, occupation: Farmer, and his wife, Mary Cheriton age 49, and his father-in-law Thomas Leach age 83, all born at Devon, are living at Great Bradberry, Chittlehampton, Devon, England. Ths household employs 2 female and 3 male servants. ^[3]

Death of 1st Wife
Mary (Leach) Cheriton age 51 passed away 03 December 1893 at Chittlehampton, Devon, England. ^[4]

Marriage 2
Henry Cheriton, widower married Fanny Jane Leach 19 September 1896 at Chittlehampton, Devon, England. ^[5]

England Census 1901
The England Census of 1901 records: Henry Cheriton age 65, born Zeal Monachorum, Devon, occupation: Farmer, and his wife, Fanny J Cheriton age 38, born Morchard Bishop, Devon, and their son, Samuel Cheriton age 4, born Chittlehampton, Devon are living at Chittlehampton, Devon, England. The household employs 1 female and 3 males servants. ^[6]

Death
Henry Cheriton age 86 passed away on 12 June 1920 at Bradworthy, Chittlehampton, Devon, England. ^[7]

Obituary

18 June 1920 - Western Times - Exeter, Devon, England

Death of Well-Known Devon Agriculturalist

A highly-respected member of the agricultural community in the Southmolton district passed away Saturday the person of Mr Henry Cheriton, of "Bradbury," Chittlehampton, the fine old 85. He represented the parish on Southmolton Board Guardians for many years. . . . .

Probate of Will
Henry Cheriton left effects valued at £2382 6s 8d. ^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch
2. ↑ Marriage: Free BMD England & Wales BMD Registration Index 1837-2007 CHERITON Henry married LEACH Mary June q. 1869 Crediton district, Devon, England (Vol. 5b Page 681)
3. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch
4. ↑ Death: Free BMD England & Wales BMD Registration Index 1837-2007 CHERITON Mary age 51 died December q. 1893 South Molton district, Devon, England (Vol. 5b page 329)
5. ↑ Marriage: Free BMD England & Wales BMD Registration Index 1837-2007 CHERITON Henry married LEACH Fanny Jane September q. 1896 South Molton district, Devon, England (Vol. 5b page 816)
6. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch
7. ↑ Death: Free BMD England & Wales BMD Registration Index 1837-2007 CHERITON Henry age 86 died June q. 1920 South Molton district, Devon, England (Vol. 5b Page 495)
8. ↑ Probate of Will: Probate Search UK – Find a Will CHERITON Henry of Bradworthy Chittlehampton Devonshire died 12 June 1920 Probate London 10 August to Fanny Jane Cheriton widow and Samule Cheriton farmer. Effects £2382 6s 8d.

See also:

• Find A Grave: Memorial #124859509

• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JWNH-1QB : 21 March 2020), Henry Cheriton, 1834. Henry Cheriton | Male| Christening| Date: 06 July 1834| Place: Zeal Monachorum, Devon, England | Father's Name: Samuel Cheriton| Mother's Name: Elizabeth

• "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQTR-3BK : 24 May 2019), Henry Cheriton in household of Samuel Cheriton, Zeal Monachorum, Devon, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

• "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGJC-W71 : 9 November 2019), Henry Cheriton in household of Samuel Cheriton, Zeal Monachorum, Devon, England; citing Zeal Monachorum, Devon, England, p. 6, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

• "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7BY-JFD : 24 October 2019), Henry Cheriton in household of Samuel Cheriton, Zeal Monachorum, Devon, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

• "British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPCK-QSB2 : 18 April 2019), Mr Henry Cheriton, Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom; records extracted FamilySearch and images digitized by FindMyPast; citing Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom, 9 Apr 1869, The British Newspaper Archive, Ireland; FHL microfilm .

• "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V5Y5-B5B : 28 September 2019), Henry Cherriton, 1871.

• "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27X-ZF1Q : 13 December 2017), Henry Cherriton, Chittlehampton, Devon, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 2, Piece/Folio 2242/84, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,787.

• "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WHNN-4N2 : 4 May 2019), Henry Cheriton, Chittlehampton, Devon, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Devon county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

• "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2D12-SV4 : 13 December 2014), Henry Cheriton, 1896; from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1896, quarter 3, vol. 5B, p. 816, South Molton, Devon, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

• "England and Wales Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XSWX-MR7 : 21 May 2019), Henry Cheriton, Chittlehampton, Devon, England, United Kingdom; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing Chulmleigh subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

• "England and Wales Census, 1911," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XW9G-VJC : 3 July 2019), Henry Cheriton, Chittlehampton, Devon, England, United Kingdom; from "1911 England and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

• "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2J47-NNM : 31 December 2014), Henry Cheriton, 1920; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, South Molton, Devon, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

• "British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPZQ-QH2S : 17 April 2019), Henry Cheriton, Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom; records extracted FamilySearch and images digitized by FindMyPast; citing Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom, 15 Jun 1920, The British Newspaper Archive, Ireland; FHL microfilm .

• "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPLZ-318Z : 17 September 2018), Henry Cheriton, 10 Aug 1920; citing Probate, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm .