Martha Batt (abt. 1793 - 1876)

Born about 1793 in Barrow Gurney, Somerset, England

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Died 4 Jun 1876 at about age 83 in Olveston, Gloucestershire, England

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Biography

Martha was born about 1793 the daughter of Richard Batt and Mary (Williams) Batt, and she was christened on the 20th October 1793 at St Mary and St Edward, Barrow Gurney, Somerset along with (presumably twin) brother Richard, ^[1]

Martha never married Richard Teast and they were not together when he died as he was living with Charlotte Sayers who inherited his furniture and effects and a sizeable sum of money plus an annuity of £150pa.

On 29 August 1813, Martha, a single woman baptised 2 children, Alenor, female b. 2 July 1811 in Bedminster and Richard, male b.10 August 1813 in Bedminster. Martha lived in Wapping. They were noted to be 'base born' ie illegitimate. ^[2]

Martha and her son Richard and daughter Eleanor were left an Annuity of £50 each in the Will of Richard Buckle Teast. in 1836 ^[3]

Martha is found in all census records with daughter Eleanor and claims to be a widow. In 1861 they are living at 11 Prospect Cottages in Clifton and Martha is a Land Owner. Eleanor is a House Proprietor. ^[4]

Martha died in 1876 at Olveston. Her daughter Eleanor Batt was the executor of her Will. Her Estate was valued initially at under £200 but was resworn with effects under £6000 in July 1879. ^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ Martha Batt's christening, FreeReg Ancestry Sharing Image
2. ↑ Ancestry Sharing Image Baptism Register
3. ↑ Will of Richard Buckle Teast

   Name: Richard Buckle Teast Esq

   Residence: St George Hanover Square, Middlesex, England

   Probate Date: 23 Nov 1836

   Death Year: Abt 1836

   The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 1869

   Source Information

   Ancestry.com. England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858

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4. ↑ 1861 Census

   Name: Martha Batt

   Age: 68

   Estimated Birth Year: 1793

   Relation: Head

   Gender: Female

   Where born: Barrow Gurney, Somerset, England

   Civil parish: Clifton

   Ecclesiastical parish: St John the Evangelist

   County/Island: Gloucestershire

   Country: England

   Registration district: Clifton

   Sub-registration district: Clifton

   ED, institution, or vessel: 16

   Household schedule number: 58

   Piece: 1728

   Folio: 97

   Page number: 9

   Household Members Age Relationship

   Martha Batt 68 Head

   Eleanor Batt 49 Daughter

   Class: RG 9; Piece: 1728; Folio: 97; Page: 9; GSU roll: 542858

   Source Information

   Ancestry.com. 1861 England Census

   Ancestry uk Record 8767 #19387572

5. ↑ Probate record

   Name: Martha Batt

   Death Date: 4 Jun 1876

   Death Place: Gloucestershire, England

   Probate Date: 4 Nov 1876

   Probate Registry: Gloucester

   Ancestry.com. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

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England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

Name: Martha Batt

Estimated Birth Year: abt 1791

Registration Year: 1876

Registration Quarter: Apr-May-Jun

Age at Death: 85

Registration district: Thornbury

Parishes for this Registration District:

Inferred County: Gloucestershire

Volume: 6a

Page: 134