Samuel Saunders (bef. 1811 - 1891)

Born before 3 Dec 1811 in Herstmonceux, Sussex, England

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Pankhurst) Saunders — married 23 Dec 1837 in Parish Church, Hellingly, Sussex, England

Descendants

Died 1891 after age 79 in Hailsham

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Biography

Birth and Baptism

Samuel Saunders was baptised in Hersmonceaux, Sussex 3 December 1811. His parents were Thomas and Elizabeth Saunders^[1]

Marriage and Children

Samuel married Elizabeth Pankhurst in Hellingly Sussex on 23 December 1837. Samuel's father was Thomas Saunders, Elizabeth's father was John Clement^[2]

In 1841 Samuel, aged 30 and Elizabeth Saunders, aged 25 were living in Cowbeach, Herstmonceux, Sussex with their children William (5), Naomi (3) and Margrett (1). Also in the household were Jesse and Louisa Catt both aged 20^[3]

In 1851 Samuel (39) and Ellizabeth (35) were living in Warbleton with their children Naomi (12), Margaret (11), Thomas (9), John (6), Azura (3), James (1)^[4]

In 1871 Samuel, a widower aged 59, was lodging in Herstmonceux with Edwin and Orpha Saunders and their son John William aged 7^[5]

In 1881 Samuel, a widower aged 70, was lodging in Wartling, Hailsham with Edwin Saunders, aged 52. In the household are Edwin's wife Orpha, son John W and mother Elizabeth aged 91.^[6]

Death registered Hailsham Vol 2B pg 72 age 79 Union Workhouse

• Fact: Christening (03 Dec 1811) Herstmonceux, Sussex, England
• Fact: Residence (1851) Warbleton, Sussex, England
• Fact: Residence Herstmonceaux, Sussex, England
• Fact: http://familysearch.org/v1/LifeSketch Died in workhouse

• Fact: Christening (03 Dec 1811) Herstmonceux, Sussex, England
• Fact: Residence (1851) Warbleton, Sussex, England
• Fact: Residence Herstmonceaux, Sussex, England
• Fact: http://familysearch.org/v1/LifeSketch Died in workhouse

• Fact: Christening (3 Dec 1811) Herstmonceux, Sussex, England

Sources

1. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NRJV-RZF : 10 February 2018, Samuel Saunders, ); citing item 5, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,067,210.
2. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NK4X-TD5 : 10 February 2018), Samuel Saunders and Elizabeth Pankhurst, 23 Dec 1837; citing Hellingly,Sussex,England, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,067,204.
3. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7SN-RRT : 13 December 2017), Samuel Saunders, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England; 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.
4. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SG8W-RG7 : 21 October 2017), Samuel Saunders, Warbleton, Sussex, England; citing Warbleton, Sussex, England, p. 18, 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.
5. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFD9-ZWL : 11 December 2017), Samuel Saunders in entry for Edwin Saunders, 1871.
6. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27W-BS8F : 11 December 2017), Samuel Saunders in household of Edwin Saunders, Wartling, Sussex, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 11, Piece/Folio 1042/60, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,461.

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 13 May 2016, 12:33), entry for Samuel Saunders(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:MN6R-4NJ); contributed by various users.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 28 June 2019, 16:34), entry for Samuel Saunders(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:L4L7-W3X); contributed by various users.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 11 September 2019, 15:27), entry for Samuel Saunders(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:MN65-GXW); contributed by various users.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 12 August 2019, 16:09), entry for Samuel Saunders(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:MN65-GXW); contributed by various users.

Acknowledgments

Thank you to Steve Jenner for creating WikiTree profile Saunders-2700 through the import of steve anc.ged on Nov 22, 2013. Click to the Changes page for the details of edits by Steve and others.

Samuel was born in Hurstmonceux, Sussex in 1811, Parents Thomas and Elizabeth.

Baptised 3rd or 8th December 1811

Marriage to Elizabeth Pankhurst 23 December 1837 in Hellingly at the age of 26.

1841 Census aged 30 living at Hurstmonceux

1851 Census aged 39, living in Warbleton with 6 Children.

1861 Census not found. Elizabeth died between 1851 and 1861 unsure where.

Samuel married Eliza ( Bones )( Coleman ) in Hellingly 22 November 1862 , Eliza died in the first quater of 1871 so Samuel was a Widower for the second time.

1871 Census aged 59 a Widower and Boarder with Edwin Saunders and Orpah.

1881 Census aged 70 a Widower and still Lodging with Edwin and Orpah also Parents Thomas 83 and Elizabeth aged 80.

1891 Census aged 79 Inmate at Hellingly Union Workhouse ( although states married ).

1891 in the second quater Samuel died. Registered in Hailsham. Vol. 2b Page 72.

Samuel was aged 79 years.