Ann Davies (abt. 1807)

Born about 1807 in South Petherton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Ann Davies was born about 1807 in South Petherton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, daughter of Joseph Davies (<1782–<1855) and Mary Stone (<1791–~1864).

In 1841, Ann (34) was living in Summershard with her parents, Joseph (65y) and Mary (50y); her siblings, Susan (12y), Henry (10y), and William (8y); and Ann Davies (35y), Fanny Davies (28y), Martha Davies (25y), Rebecca Davies (20y), George Davies (15y), Emma Davies (1y), and Charles Masters (15y). ^[1]

In 1861, Ann (54)'s occupation was 'straw bonnet maker'. She was living in household of Fanny Davies (46) in Cornhill, SOUTH PETHERTON in South Petherton registration district in Somerset with her daughter, Edith (18); and Emma Godden (22, boarder). ^[2]

Research Notes

• I believe Ann was blind from birth. In the 1861 Census she is noted as being blind and receiving Parish Relief.
• In the 1861 Census, Fanny is listed as Ann’s sister in law, I believe she was her sister (see 1841 Census).

Sources

1. ↑ 1841 Census: "1841 Census of England, Scotland and Wales"
   The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey, England; Reference: HO 107; Piece: 954; Folio: 15; Page: 21
   FreeCen Transcription (accessed 5 December 2023)
   Ann Davies (35y) in Summershard in South Petherton registration district in Somerset, England. Born in Somerset, England.
2. ↑ 1861 Census: "1861 Census of England, Scotland and Wales"
   The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey, England; Reference: RG 9; Piece: 1641; Folio: 50; Page: 10; Schedule: 49
   FreeCen Transcription (accessed 5 December 2023)
   Ann Davies (54), unmarried sister-in-law, Receiving Parish Relief, in household of Fanny Davies (46) in Cornhill, SOUTH PETHERTON in South Petherton registration district in Somerset, England. Born in South Petherton, Somerset, England.