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Fanny Gilby (1859 - 1948)

Fanny Gilby
Born in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdommap
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Died at about age 89 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdommap
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Biography

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Fanny Gilby was born in Cambridgeshire, England.

Early Life

Fanny Gilby was born in 1859 in Cambridgeshire, England.[1] and baptised on 13 February 1959 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.[2]
Her parents were William Gilby and Sarah Hobbs.


Marriage

In 1879, Fanny married George Wells, an agricultural labourer, in Newmarket, England.[3]

In 1881, Fanny (22) and George (23) were living in Soham, Cambridgeshire, with their new baby George (1). They were living next door to Fanny's family on one side (John and Sarah) and George's family (John and Mary) on the other. [4]

In 1891, the family had grown and there were now five children: George (11), Lizzie (9), Walter (5), Julia (2), and Auther (0). They were still living next door to Fanny's parents. [5]

In 1901, Fanny and George were at a new address, living with seven of their children. [6]

In 1911, Fanny (52) and George (53) were still living with five of their children. [7]


Death

Fanny Wells died in 1948 in Newmarket at the age of 89. [8]


Research Notes

  • Look for confirmation that the death record is for the right Fanny Wells.

Sources

  1. Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 1 October 2022)
    Gilby, Fanny (Mother's maiden name: Hobbs).
    GRO Reference: 1858 Oct-Nov-Dec in Newmarket Volume 03B Page 507.
  2. Baptism: "Cambridgeshire Baptisms"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 1 October 2022)
    Fanny Gilby baptism on 13 Feb 1859 (born 1859), daughter of William & Sarah, in Cambridgeshire, England.
  3. Marriage Registration: "England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005"
    Volume: 3B; Page: 1172
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 1 October 2022)
    Fanny Gilby marriage registered Oct-Nov-Dec 1879 in Newmarket.
  4. 1881 Census: "1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
    Reference: RG11; Piece number: 1680; Folio: 95; Page: 5; Schedule: 873
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 1 October 2022)
    Fanny Wells (22), wife, in household of George Wells (23) in Mere Side, Soham in Newmarket registration district in Cambridgeshire, England. Born in England.
  5. 1891 Census: "1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
    Reference: RG12; Piece number: 1295; Folio: 80; Page: 4; Schedule: 24
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 1 October 2022)
    Fanny Wells (32), wife, in household of George Wells (33) in Mere Side, Soham in Newmarket registration district in Cambridgeshire, England. Born in England.
  6. 1901 Census: "1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
    Reference: RG13; Piece number: 1542; Folio: 9; Page: 9; Schedule: 61
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 1 October 2022)
    Fanny Wells (42), wife, in household of George Wells (43) in St Johns Square, Village, Soham in Newmarket registration district in Cambridgeshire, England. Born in England.
  7. 1911 Census: "1911 Census For England & Wales"
    Series: RG14; Piece number: 9201; Schedule: 152
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 1 October 2022)
    Fanny Wells (52), wife, In the house at home, in household of George Wells (53) in St Johns Square Soham Cambridgeshire, Soham in Newmarket registration district in Cambridgeshire, England. Born in Cambridgeshire Soham.
  8. Death Registration: "England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007"
    Volume: 4B; Page: 944
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 1 October 2022)
    Fanny Wells death registered Jan-Feb-Mar 1948 in Newmarket (age 89).

Acknowledgments

Thank you to Jo Farmer for creating WikiTree profile Gilby-91 through the import of Farmer (4).ged on Feb 4, 2013.





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