Richard Surch (1841)

Born 1841 in Little Compton, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Ann (Stayt) Surch — married 12 Oct 1862 in Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Richard Surch was born in 1841 at Little Compton, then in Gloucestershire but from 1844 in Warwickshire. He was the son of Joseph Surch and his wife Jane, born Jane Leatherlong. ^{[1] [2]}

In 1851, Richard Surch was living at Little Compton with his parents, Joseph and Jane, and their other children. His age was given as 9, implying a birth date in 1841 or 1842. His birthplace was given as Little Compton, Gloucestershire. He was at school. ^[2]

Richard Surch, bachelor, aged 21, a labourer, of Charlbury, son of Joseph Surch (deceased), labourer; and Ann Stayte, spinster, aged 18, a gloveress, of Charlbury, daughter of Arthur Stayte, labourer; were married at the parish church of Charlbury in Oxfordshire on 12 October 1862. ^[3]

In 1881 Richard Surch was living at Waterbush Cottage at Chipping Norton with his wife Ann, and their children. His age was given as 39, implying a birth date in 1841 or 1842. His birthplace was given as Little Compton, Gloucestershire. He was a shepherd. ^[4]

In 1901 Richard was living at 3 Belmont Cottages in West End in Chipping Norton with his wife Ann. His age was given as 59, implying a birth date in 1841 or 1842. His birthplace was given as Little Compton, Warwickshire. He was employed as a shepherd on a farm. ^[5]

In 1911 Richard Surch, a widower, was still living at 3 Belmont Cottages. His age was given as 69, implying a birth date in 1841 or 1842. His birthplace was given as Little Compton, Warwickshire. He was employed as a shepherd. It appears to be stated, although the information was not requested, that Richard had been married for 48 years and had had 9 children, of whom 2 had died. ^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ General Register Office, birth registration index online (https://www.gro.gov.uk/); accessed 18 July 2022: SURCH, RICHARD; GRO Reference: 1841 Oct-Dec Quarter in CHIPPING NORTON registration district; Volume 16 Page 52; mother's maiden name: LEATHERLONG
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} England and Wales 1851 census (Little Compton, Warwickshire): The National Archives of the UK: reference HO 107/1732 folio 324: Ancestry Record uki1851 #4194515
3. ↑ Charlbury parish register of marriages: Oxfordshire History Centre: reference BOD58_b_14: Ancestry Record OxfordshireParishMarriages #42232
4. ↑ England and Wales 1881 census (Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire): The National Archives of the UK: reference RG 11/1520 folio 17v: Ancestry Record uki1881 #17998527
5. ↑ England and Wales 1901 census (Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire): The National Archives of the UK: reference RG 13/1399 folio 64: Ancestry Record uki1901 #8077515
6. ↑ England and Wales 1911 census (Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire): The National Archives of the UK: reference RG 14/8253 schedule 206: Ancestry Record 1911England #51864611