David Francis (abt. 1818 - 1881)

Born about 1818 in Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret (John) Francis — married 5 Jan 1844 in Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 3 Mar 1881 at about age 63 in Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom

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David Francis was born in Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Biography

David was born in 1818, his exact birth date is not known and has been calculated from his age given on various documents throughout his life. David's parents were David Francis and Justina Arnold.

At the age of 9, David was baptised at St Elli parish church Llanelly on the 22nd of January 1828, his brothers Thomas and Isaac and his sister Mary were baptised at the same time with Isaac being the youngest aged 2.

On the 5th January 1844, David married Margaret John at St Elli parish church. In the marriage record he is described as a bachelor and an Engineer living in the Wern area of Llanelly. Both david and his wife Margaret signed the marriage register indicating they could both read and write.

In 1851, the census records David, his wife and two children living at Marble Hall in Llanelly. His occupation is given as an engine tender.

By 1861, David and his family are still recorded as living in Marble Hall but now the address also shows that they are at the "South Star" an Inn although David's occupation is given as an "Engine Worker at Colliery", he or his wife Margaret must also now be a "Publican" or "Licensed Victualler" but it has not been recorded. There are five children recorded as living at the same address on the census record.

The 1871 census still shows the family as living at the "South Star" and David is described as a "Weigher" . There is still no reference to him or his wife being publicans or licensed victuallers. There are four of their children recorded as living at the same address.

David passed away on the 3rd March 1881 and is buried at the Box Cemetery in Llanelly, he was buried with his daughter Elizabeth who had died aged 19 five years earlier. David's wife Margaret was also buried in the same grave when she passed away in 1900.

David's will was proved at Carmarthen on the 21st January 1882 his wife Margaret was the sole executor. His estate was valued at £87 and in the probate summary, his occupation was given as a "Licensed Victualler" at the "South Star" Llanelly.

Sources

• "Wales Births and Baptisms, 1541-1907," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FM9G-5D9 : 11 February 2018), David Francis, 22 Jan 1828; citing LLANELLY,CARMARTHEN,WALES, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 105,163, 105,164.

• "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7QG-Y49 : 13 December 2017), David Franes in household of David Franes, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

• "Wales, Carmarthenshire, Parish Registers, 1538-1912," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KCLP-Y8F : 11 February 2018), David Francis and Margaret John, 05 Jan 1844, Marriage; from "Parish Records Collection 1538-2005," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Dafen, Carmarthenshire, Wales, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

• "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGZQ-ZZT : 20 October 2017), David Francis, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales; citing Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales, p. 46, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

• "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7HV-1TP : 13 December 2017), Justina Francis in household of David Francis, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

• "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V55S-Z78 : 12 December 2017), David Francis, 1871.

• "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2JZY-KQR : 31 December 2014), David Francis, 1881; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales, General Register Office, Southport, England.

• "UK Government Probate Search Service David Francis will proved 21 January 1882 Carmarthen" viewed 29 September 2018 at https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/