John Cross (bef. 1734 - 1788)

Born before 13 Nov 1734 in Axmouth, Devon, England

Ancestors

Husband of Thomazin (Sampson) Cross — married 9 Feb 1762 in Axmouth, Devon, England

Descendants

Died 6 Nov 1788 after age 53 in Axmouth, Devon, England

Biography

John Cross was born in Devon, England.

John Cross was baptized 13 NOV 1734. Axmouth, Devon, England. ^[1]Axmouth, Devon, England is a village one mile from the sea. The St. Michael's Church is probably where John Cross was baptized, married and had his children baptized. The church is an attraction when visitor's come to Axmouth. It has a Medieval Wall painting, a 15th century tower, and a carved Norman doorway. In 1746 a mural monument was created to Richard Hallett of Stedcombe. ^[2]

His parents: John Cross, the elder and Elizabeth Jefferd ^[3] John Cross, the elder, was listed as a Tallow Chandler, and rope boiler. ^[4]Tallow chandlers were perceived as a very low class trade. Tallow was a cheap animal fat, usually the waste material from meat. Since, the Cross family lived in a village, it is likely John Cross had a shop where he made his candles and sold them to homeowners. They were not used in the churches or wealthy homes, who used candles made from beeswax. John, the younger, is listed as a baker, he somehow managed to elevate his position, somewhat, because on his death record the Bishop of the Axmouth church, wrote that he was a pauper.^[5]

John Cross, the younger, and Thomazin Sampson both of the parish were married by Banns, on the 9th of February 1762, Axmouth, Devon, England. Thomazin Sampson was the daughter of Charles Sampson, husbandman/labourer. ^[6]

John Cross died November 6, 1788, Axmouth, Devon, England, and was buried 11 NOV 1788, Axmouth, Devon, England. John Cross Baker who married Thomazin the daughter of Charles Sampson labourer died Nov the 6th and was buried the 11th day of the same month. Pauper. ^[7][8]

Children

1. John Cross, baptized 9 Sept 1764 ^[9]
2. Elizabeth Cross, burial February 27, 1766^[10]
3. Tammi Cross, baptized May 11, 1766 ^[11]
4. Sarah Cross, born March 14, 1768 and baptized March 27, 1768^[12]
5. Mary Cross, born March 12, 1771, baptized March 31, 1771^[13]
6. Ann Cross, born January 11, 1773 and baptized January 24, 1773^[14]
7. Jane Cross, burial 1 March 1778^[15]
8. Martha Cross, born June 9, 1780, baptized July 23, 1780^[16]

Note: person who originally entered information had son Joseph Jeffrey Cross as a child of their's but Family Search does not have a record of a Joseph Jeffrey Cross being their child. There is an entry for a Joseph Jeffrey Cross, born 1774, died July 2, 1799, without any parents listed.^[17]

Sources

1. ↑ England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N5Q7-M9T : 11 February 2018, John Cros, 13 Nov 1734); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 916,808.
2. ↑ https://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=2793
3. ↑ Descendants of William Cross, www.wheatonjk.co.us/cross.htm
4. ↑ England, Devon Bishop's Transcripts, 1558-1887," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLXV-8RHM : 16 May 2018), John Cross, Axmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom; citing Burial, The Devon Record Office, Exeter.
5. ↑ the-history-girls.blogspot.com/2018/01/trade-in-17th-century-tallow-chandler.html
6. ↑ England, Devon Bishop's Transcripts, 1558-1887," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG48-Q1MN : 16 May 2018), John Cross and Thomazin Sampson, Axmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom; citing Marriage, The Devon Record Office, Exeter.
7. ↑ England, Devon Bishop's Transcripts, 1558-1887," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLG5-R4ZB : 16 May 2018), John Cross, Axmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom; citing Burial, The Devon Record Office, Exeter.
8. ↑ England, Devon Bishop's Transcripts, 1558-1887," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLG5-R4ZB : 16 May 2018), John Cross, Axmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom; citing Burial, The Devon Record Office, Exeter. John Cross, baker, bishop wrote he was a pauper.
9. ↑ "England, Devon Bishop's Transcripts, 1558-1887," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLG2-2YT7 : 16 May 2018), John Cross, Axmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom; citing Baptism, The Devon Record Office, Exeter.
10. ↑ England, Devon Bishop's Transcripts, 1558-1887," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL1R-CJMM : 16 May 2018), John Cross in household of Elizabeth Cross, Axmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom; citing Burial, The Devon Record Office, Exeter.
11. ↑ "England, Devon Bishop's Transcripts, 1558-1887," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL1R-CN1L : 16 May 2018), John Cross in household of Tammi Cross, Axmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom; citing Baptism, The Devon Record Office, Exeter.
12. ↑ England, Devon Bishop's Transcripts, 1558-1887," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGKR-K7VM : 16 May 2018), John Cross in household of Sarah Cross, Axmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom; citing Baptism, The Devon Record Office, Exeter.
13. ↑ England, Devon Bishop's Transcripts, 1558-1887," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLY1-KCGQ : 16 May 2018), John Cross in household of Mary Cross, Axmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom; citing Baptism, The Devon Record Office, Exeter.
14. ↑ "England, Devon Bishop's Transcripts, 1558-1887," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG5Z-SXZS : 16 May 2018), John Cross in household of Ann Cross, Axmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom; citing Baptism, The Devon Record Office, Exeter.
15. ↑ England, Devon Bishop's Transcripts, 1558-1887," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGK9-8BYF : 16 May 2018), John Cross in household of Jane Cross, Axmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom; citing Burial, The Devon Record Office, Exeter.
16. ↑ England, Devon Bishop's Transcripts, 1558-1887," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGPR-FRWM : 16 May 2018), John Cross in household of Martha Cross, Axmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom; citing Baptism, The Devon Record Office, Exeter.
17. ↑ England, Devon Bishop's Transcripts, 1558-1887," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGNC-R4FM : 11 March 2018), Joseph Cross, Axminster, Devon, England, United Kingdom; citing Burial, The Devon Record Office, Exeter.

• Source: S500023 England Marriages, 1538–1973 Publication: MyHeritage Media: 30043 Collection https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-30043-4832495/thomazin-sampson-and-john-cross-in-england-marriages https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-30043-4832495/thomazin-sampson-and-john-cross-in-england-marriages Thomazin Sampson & John Cross
  Marriage: Feb 9 1762 - Axmouth, Devon, England
  Wife: John Cross
  Husband: Thomazin Sampson
  Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M05013-1
  System Origin: England-ODM
  GS Film number: 916808 Certainty: 4
• Source: S500026 FamilySearch Family Tree Publication: MyHeritage The FamilySearch Family Tree is published by MyHeritage under license from FamilySearch International, the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church). Media: 40001 Collection https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-40001-742572981/john-cross-in-familysearch-family-tree https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-40001-742572981/john-cross-in-familysearch-family-tree John Cross
  Birth name: John Cross
  Gender: Male
  Birth: Nov 13 1734 - Axmouth, Devon, England
  Christening: Nov 13 1734 - Axmouth,Devon,England
  Marriage: Spouse: Thomazen Sampson - Feb 9 1762 - Axmouth,Devon,England
  Death: Nov 11 1788 - Axmouth, Devon, England
  Burial: Nov 16 1788 - Axmouth, Devon, England
  Parents: <a>John Cross</a>, <a>Elizabeth Cross (born Jefford)</a>
  Spouses: <a>Thomazen Cross (born Sampson)</a>, <a>Mrs. John Cross</a>
  Children: <a>Sarah Sylvester (born Cross)</a>, <a>Mary Cross</a>, <a>Ann Cross</a>, <a>Elizabeth Cross</a>, <a>Jane Cross</a>, <a>Martha Cross</a>
  Siblings: <a>Joseph Cross</a>, <a>Roger Cross</a>, <a>Sarah White (born Cross)</a>, <a>James Cross</a>, <a>Richard Cross</a> Certainty: 4
• Source: S500042 Stephen Hutchings Hutchings Web Site

  MyHeritage family tree

  Family site: Hutchings Web Site

  Family tree: 190923521-1 Media: 190923521-1 Smart Matching https://www.myheritage.com/person-1500535_251337051_251337051/john-cros https://www.myheritage.com/person-1500535_251337051_251337051/john-cros Individual added by confirming a Smart Match Certainty: 3

Acknowledgements

• This profile has been improved by a member of the England Project's Orphan Trail