Bridget was born in 1809 and baptised 12 Feb 1810 Aldington, Kent, England, the daughter of Thomas Papillon and Anne Pelham. [1]
1851 Census. 5 Undercliffe Cheriton. Notes that she was born in Acrise, Kent. She lived with 4 of her adult sisters and servants. [2]
Name | Age | Occupation/Position |
---|---|---|
Maria Papillon | 56 | Head |
Caroline E Papillon | 54 | Sister |
Frances Papillon | 52 | Sister |
Lucy Jane Papillon | 44 | Sister |
Bridget Octavia Papillon | 38 | Sister |
Alice Barrett | 43 | House Servant |
Alice Wellard | 49 | House Servant |
Selina Wellthire | 26 | House Servant |
Ann Thrift | 33 | House Servant |
Edward Bear | 27 | Butler |
1858, In Sandgate, Kent the Papillon Soldier's Institute was opened in 1858 by sisters Octavia & Lucy Papillion in Chapel Street. The building grew to house a mission hall, library, refreshment room, bar and amusement room. A further institute was established at Lydd before Miss Lucy's death in 1885.[3]
1861 Census. 5 Undercliffe Cheriton.[4]
Name | Age | Occupation/Position |
---|---|---|
Maria Papillon | 66 | Head |
Caroline E Papillon | 64 | Sister |
Lucy Jane Papillon | 53 | Sister |
Bridget O Papillon | 52 | Sister |
Richard Hardinge | 70 | Brother-in-law. Maj Gen RA |
Edward Hardinge | 30 | Nephew. Commander RN |
Philip O Papillon | 34 | Brother-in-law. MP Magistrate |
Percy D N Oxenden | 22 | Visitor |
Allin Barrett | 52 | Servant |
Mary Amos | 53 | Servant |
Ann Thrift | 44 | Servant |
Mary Ann Collins | 26 | Neadle woman |
Edward Bear | 35 | Butler |
George Samsett | 34 | Groom and Gardener |
She died 5 Nov 1869 St Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex. Brother Thomas Papillon executor.[5]
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