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Annie Hicks, Daniel Hicks, and Hannah Wenlock Hicks map locations

joefree — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 22:35:26 -0700

Looking at the possible census entries for Ann, Daniel and Hannah, I wanted to see where they were physically located. Here is a screen from google earth of the locations. Each of their birthplaces we believe to be Barking, Essex, England. The other two highlighted areas are Romford and Tower Hamlets where Ann may have been a servant in 1851.

A possible death date for Daniel Hicks

joefree — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 22:28:36 -0700

Here is a death reference that fits with previous information we have on Daniel Hicks. This show that he died in the first quarter of 1873 at an age of 62 and living in Romford which is where he had been in the 1851 census. This is from the FreeBMD Death Index.

1851 Census, probably Daniel Hicks

joefree — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 22:24:02 -0700

This appears to be Daniel Hicks in 1851. He is living in the Romford Union Workhouse (apparently the same place his wife will be later in 1881). It has him listed as a 40(?) year old married "Pauper" that was previously a "Seaman". This fits with Annie's description of him being and invalid and a sailor.

I found a link giving information about the Romford Union Workhouse including pictures and a link to see who was there in 1881.

1881 Census for Hannah Wenlock Hicks?

joefree — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 22:18:40 -0700

This appears to be Hannah Wenlock Hicks in 1881. She is living in the Romford Union Workhouse (apparently the same place her husband was in back in 1851 as an invalid seaman). It has her listed as a 72 year old widow "Charwoman".

I found a link giving information about the Romford Union Workhouse including pictures and a link to see who was there in 1881.

1851 Census, possible entry for Annie Hicks

joefree — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 22:10:54 -0700

This is from the 1851 British Census. It lists Annie as "Ann Hicks", 15, shows her correct birthplace. She is a servant at the household of 59a Lucas St, St. Georges East Parish, Tower Hamlets borough of London. It is interesting that in her history she talks about having to take care of herself at a young age. Then when talking about joining the church how her family heard about it and sent her a book all marked up. This location is not too far from her birthplace.

History of OSCAR HAMBLIN

joefree — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 19:25:49 -0600

by Geraldine Hamblin Bangerter 1983

Oscar grew up in the shadow of one of the most picturesque pioneers who early helped settle the West and colonized and labored among the Indians in the desert, color-country of southern Utah as well as Nevada and Arizona, JACOB VERNON HAMBLIN. Oscar was 14 years younger. Jacob was unique in several ways: first, he kept a record (diary) of his life; second, he was a spiritual man who lived by simple faith and the whisperings of the Lord which came to him which they did often; third, Jacob's calling as an Apostle and president to the Indian Mission; fourth, Jacob knew well the prophet Joseph Smith; fifth, his callings after arriving in Utah kept him close to Brigham Young and there seemed to be a mutual trust and confidence and loyalty to one another which never faltered in those growing, troublesome and periolous years.

Oscar was born in Bainbridge, Geagua County, Ohio, April 4, 1833. The country then was just a wilderness. He was the 9th child of 12 children born to Isaiah Hamblin and Daphne Haynes. His father and older brothers worked hard in clearing the land which is said by Jacob, Oscar's older brother, to have taken 20 faithful days to work to clear an acre and render it fit for the harrow and a crop of wheat. When Oscar was 5 years old his family moved to Franklin, Woolworth county, Wisconsin.

AUSTIN or AUGUSTINE BEARSE

joefree — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 19:03:15 -0600

AUSTIN or AUGUSTINE BEARSE came over in the ship Confidence, of London, from Southampton, Apr. 24, 1638, aged 20; and came to Barnstable 1639. It is said that his wife was named Mary. Among the passengers of the Confidence on the voyage when he came was Mary, dau. of Martha Wilder, and it has been conjectured that she may have become his wife. [hkb -- obviously, someone has connected him to Mary Hyanno, an indian, thereby casting doubt on the Wilder connection.] His houselot of twelve acres of very rocky land was in the west part of the east parish; bounded west by John Crocker's land, north by the meadow, east by Goodman Isaac Robinson's land, and southerly into ye woods; he owned six acres of meadow adjoining his upland on the north, and two thatch islands, known as Bearse's Islands; he had about six acres in the Calve's Pasture, esteemed to be the best land in town; eight acres of planting land on the north side of Shoal pond; and bounded by Goodman Cooper's, called Huckins' Neck; and thirty acres at the Indian pond lot; bounded east by Herring river. His house stood on the north side of the road; the cellar and some remains of his orchard existed a hundred years ago (written in 1899). A road from his house to Hyannis is known as Bearse's Way; freeman June 3 1752 [1652?], and May 3, 1653; Grand Juror 1653, 1662; surveyor of highways 1674; adm. to Mr. Lothrop's church, Apr. 29 1643. Goodman Bearse did what he honestly believed to be his duty; and was one of the very few against whom no complaint was ever made, which speaks well for his character; a farmer, lived on the products of his land; and brought up his large family to like himself, useful members of society. The record of his marriage, death or settlement of his estate has not been discovered.

James Hamblin (the immigrant) biography and will

joefree — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 18:58:58 -0600

James HAMBLIN I [the Immigrant] was born about 1608 in London, London, England. He died on 22 Oct 1690 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Biography 1608 - 1690.6

History of James Hamlin, the Immigrant

From: A Genealogy of JAMES HAMLIN of Barnstable Massachusetts
Eldest son of James Hamlin, the immigrant, who came from London, England, and settled in Barnstable, 1639. 1639--1902

by the Hon. H. Franklin Andrews,
Publ. By H. Franklin Andrews, Exira, Iowa, 1902

1. JAMES HAMLIN: So far as is known was the first of the name in America. Little has been learned of his early life. The records show that he came from London, England, and settled in Barnstable, Mass., in the spring of 1639. Records exist from which traces of him have been discovered. The late David Hamblen, Esq., of Boston, the first to investigate the family history, about 1849, caused research to be made in England for his ancestry, and discovered records which may relate to him and his ancestors...

History of James Hamlin, Son of James Hamlin the Immigrant

joefree — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 18:51:49 -0600

From: A Genealogy of JAMES HAMLIN of Barnstable Massachusetts
Eldest son of James Hamlin, the immigrant, who came from London, England, and settled in Barnstable, 1639. 1639--1902

by the Hon. H. Franklin Andrews,
Publ. By H. Franklin Andrews, Exira, Iowa, 1902

It is supposed that he was born in England; and was baptized in St. Lawrence parish, Reading, Berkshire, April 10, 1636; and that he came to America with his mother and sisters prior to 1642; Married in Barnstable, Massachusetts, Nov. 20, 1662, to Mary, daughter of John and Abigail Dunham, born 1642. Farmer; resided first at his father's Coggin's Pond lot; but in 1702 had removed to Hamblin Plains, West Barnstable; and his son Ebenezer occupied the Coggin's Pond homestead; afterwards sold to Col. John Gorham, who died 1716, and gave this place to his son; which was occupied by three generations of Gorhams; and in 1899 was occupied by Mr. A. T. Jones. Mr. Otis says that he probably lived in Barnstable all his life; but a writer on the Hatch family asserts that he settled in Falmouth, Massachusetts, about 1660; which must be an error. He was a proprietor of that town at the time mentioned; but if he ever resided there, it was temporarily, only. The erroneous idea of his settlement in Falmouth probably arose from the following circumstances. A controversy arose in Plymouth colony over the persecution of the Quakers. Gov. Thomas Prence and his party were relentless in their opposition; another party were inclined to more tolerant measures toward these persecuted people; which brought down the vengeance of Gov. Prence upon the leaders of the opposition; in consequence a company of the dissatisfied people left Barnstable in 1660. It is supposed they contemplated settlement at Martha's Vineyard, a favored retreat of the Quakers; and one of their number took a letter of dismission to the church there. The names of this company were Jonathan Hatch, Isaac Robinson, John Chapman, John Jenkins, JAMES HAMLIN, Mr. Thomas, Samuel Fuller, Thomas Lothrop, Anthony Annable, Peter Blossom, William Nelson, James Cobb, Samuel Hinckley and Thomas Ewer. They coasted around Cape Cod and landed at Succonesset, now Falmouth, Massachusetts, where lands were assigned to them as proprietors, Nov. 29, 1661. Hatch and Robinson settled there; but most, if not all the others, returned to Barnstable.

Will of Elkanah Hamblin

joefree — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 18:44:21 -0600

Elkanah (Hamlin) HAMBLIN was born on 16 Mar 1684 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He was christened on 16 Mar 1685 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He signed a will on 26 Mar 1754 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts.5
WILL OF ELKANAH HAMBLEN

In the name of God, Amen. I, Elkanah Hamblen of Barnstable in ye County of Barnstable, Yeo, being advanced in years tho by God's goodness of sound and disposing mind and memory, do this 26th day of March, 1754, make & ordain this myh last Will and Testament, Knowing that it is appointed for man once to die, and first I commit my soul to God in Jesus Christ & my body I comit to the earth, and touching the worldly estate wherein God hath blessed me I give demise & dispose of the same in the following manner and form, & first my will is that my just debts and funeral charges shall be paid out of my personal estate by my executers.

Imprimis, I beve and bequeath to my loving wife Margaret in liew of her dower the use and improvement of a fire, room, cellar and chamber in my dwelling house, the profit of a cow, six sheep and of a swine pastured, four loads of wood at the door per annum, a sixth of the produce of lands tilled, a sixth part of the fruit of the orchard, a privilege of being carried to meeting oad of having her grain carried to mill & the meal brought home. These articles to be done & performed by my son Rueben Hamblen for his mother during her widowhood yearly & every year in consideration of what is hereafter given, & it is to be understood said Rueben is to find and keep said cow & sheep for his mother's profit, and of all the land hereafter given him to render a sixth for the produce to his mother of what is planted or sown, also I give my said wife one half of my personal estate not hereafter particularly disposed off.