Joseph Argall (1839 - 1880)

Born 21 Jan 1839 in St Agnes, Cornwall, England

Ancestors

Husband of Emma Jane (Stephens) Argall — married 25 Jul 1866 in Devonport, Devon, England

Died 31 Oct 1880 at age 41 in Devonport, Devon, England

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Biography

OCCUPATION: Boot and Shoe Maker (Master).

CENSUS INFORMATION: In the 1841 UK Census, he is listed as Joseph Argall, aged 2 and born in county. He is living with his parents and siblings next door to the Tredinnicks in St Agnes. (HO107/149/1, Folio 44, page 15). St Agnes 3 - 43 - 74. The 1851 UK Census reveals he was listed as Joseph Argall, a Scholar aged 11, living at home with his parents, a brother and two sisters in 7 George Street Back, Stoke Damerel (near Plymouth), Devon. (HO107/1881, folio 366, page 12). In the 1861 UK Census of Devon, he is listed as Joseph Argall, a Bootmaker, aged 23 born St Agnes, Cornwall, living at 78 Pembroke Street, Stoke Damerel, Devonport, with his parents, and five brothers and sisters. (RG9/1450, Folio 15, Page 23). In the 1871 UK Census of Stoke Damerel, he is listed as Joseph Argall, a Bootmaker born in Cornwall St Agnes and aged 36, living in Clowance, Devonport with his son and his mother. (RG10/2132, Folio 42, Page 76).

GENERAL NOTES: BIRTH: Birth is registered in GRO indexes in the Truro Registration District under reference ix 310 for March quarter of 1839.

BAPTISM: Baptism is recorded at Peterville Independent Chapel, St Agnes - 1807 to 1865. Baptism record gives a different birth date to that on his birth certificate, by one day.

At the front of this book is written: "Copy of the Church Book of the late Independent Chapel at Peterville Saint Agnes, which Book was sent to the Registrar General, London in May 1837, by my father, Samuel Rowse. Isaac Rowse May 31 1905. The Chapel was built in 1779 by the Clergyman of the Church, Revd Thomas Wills on his leaving St Agnes".

Inside the book is written: "Joseph, son of Joseph Argall of the Parish of St Agnes, and of Mary his wife, was born 20th January 1839 and Baptized 14 April 1839 by me Timo Wildbore."

MARRIAGE: Marriage is recorded in the GRO indexes for the Stoke Damerel Registration District in the September quarter of 1866 under reference 5b 611.

DEATH: He died intestate at his home at 31 George Street, Devonport. Death registered in GRO indexes for the Stoke Damerel Registration District under reference 5b 209 for December quarter of 1880.

BURIAL: Burial Register Data provider: Plymouth & West Devon Record Office Collection: Forenames: Joseph Surname: Argall Age: 41 Burial Year: 1880, Burial Month: Nov, Burial Day: 03 Parish: Stoke Damerel Place: Plymouth County: Devon Page: 185 Archive Ref: 166/97/a

England, Plymouth and West Devon, Parish Registers, 1538-1912: Name: Joseph Argall Event: Burial Event date: 1880 Event place: Devon Age: 41 Estimated birth year: 1839 Archival reference: 166/97/a Digital folder number: 004634253.

PROBATE: Administration granted to Frederick Argall (#636), who was the Uncle and Guardian of his son Joseph Stephens Argall, a minor, his son and only next of kin. Estate valued at under £500.

England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 about Joseph Argall: Name: Joseph Argall Probate Date: 7 Dec 1880 Death Date: 31 Oct 1880 Death Place: Devon, England Registry: Exeter.

ARGALL Joseph (Personal Estate under £500). 7 December. Administration of the Personal Estate of Joseph Argall late of George-street Devonport in the County of Devon Boot and Shoe Maker a Widower who died 31 October 1880 at George-street was granted at Exeter under thge usual Limitations to Frederick Argall of High Cross Truro in the County of Cornwall Photographer the Uncle and Guardian of Joseph Stephens Argall a Minor the Son and only Next of Kin.

Sources

Argall One-name Study.