Matilda Jane (Ashton) Fuller (1850 - 1908)

Born 21 Aug 1850 in Thornbury, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 26 Feb 1908 at age 57 in Milford, Seward, Nebraska, United States

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Biography

Matilda, daughter of John & Mary Ann, was baptised on 15 September 1850 in Thornbury, Devon, England. Her birth was registered in the Jul-Aug-Sep quarter of 1850 in the Holsworthy district. ^{[1] [2]}

In the 1851 census Matilda, a baby, was the daughter of John Ashton on Forda Lane, Thornbury, Holsworthy, Devon, England.^[3]

Mrs. Fuller came to America at age four, initially living in Chicago before marrying and moving to Seward county, Nebraska. She had eleven children and was a genial and loved member of the community. She suffered a stroke on August 1, 1905, which eventually resulted in her death. Her funeral, held March 3, 1906, was well-attended despite poor weather. Her obituary was published in the Blue Valley Blade on March 7, 1906.

Research Notes

• Mother's maiden name was Mary Vogwill

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "Devon Baptisms"
   Archive: South West Heritage Trust; Reference: 575A/PR/1/4
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 3 October 2022)
   Matilda Jane Ashton baptism on 15 Sep 1850, daughter of John & Mary Ann, in Thornbury, Devon, England.
2. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 3 October 2022)
   Ashton, Matilda Jane (Mother's maiden name: Vogwill).
   GRO Reference: 1850 Jul-Aug-Sep in Holsworthy Volume 09 Page 341.
3. ↑ 1851 Census: "1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: HO107; Piece number: 1896; Folio: 15; Page: 4; Schedule: 13
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 3 October 2022)
   Matilda J Ashton (0) daughter in household of John Ashton (27) on Forda Lane, Thornbury in Holsworthy registration district in Devon, England. Born in England.