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Male Bef 1812 - 1902


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Robert EDWARDS was born before 20 Sep 1812 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK (son of Benedict EDWARDS and Mary KEAM); died between Jan and Mar 1902 in Bodmin District, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 20 Sep 1812, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 1851, Croft House, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 1861, Croft, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 49, Farmer, born Luxulyan - residence appears to read "Croth" (one transcriber gave it as "Crain"), and John Thomas is shown as the resident of Croft Farm House (freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kayhin/61533.html) -- not sure what this reads
    • Residence: 1871, Croft, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 58, Farmer (of 27 acres employing 1-2 Boys 1 man), born Luxulyan
    • Residence: 1881, Croft, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 68, Farmer (of 40 acres), born Luxulyan
    • Residence: 1891, Croft, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 78, Farmer and Employer, born Luxulyan - the location was originally written as "Carhart" which was crossed out and replaced with "Croft"
    • Residence: 1901, Croft Farm, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 88, Retired farmer living on own means, born Luxulyan - son-in-law Thomas Rundle now operating the farm

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    twin sons Robert and Henry == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11664-9609-22

    Died:
    age 89

    Robert married Cassandra MARK on 20 Jun 1836 in Colan, Cornwall, UK. Cassandra (daughter of William MARK and Frances - Fanny - MOYSESS) was born before 23 Apr 1815 in Colan, Cornwall, UK; died before 4 Nov 1844 in Carhart, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 4 Nov 1844 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11061-2194-2

    Children:
    1. Fanny EDWARDS was born between Apr and Jun 1839 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    2. Robert EDWARDS was born between Oct and Dec 1844 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    3. Mary EDWARDS was born before 19 Mar 1837 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    4. William EDWARDS was born about 1843 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.

    Robert married Christiana MARK on 3 Mar 1847 in Register Office, Bodmin, Cornwall, UK. Christiana (daughter of William MARK and Frances - Fanny - MOYSESS) was born before 1 Sep 1816 in Colan, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    civil marriage - he 33, widower, waterman in a mine, res Croft in Luxillion, son of farmer Benedict, his mark - she 29, spinster, servant, res Croft in Luxillion, day of school master William, signed her name

    Children:
    1. Annie Maria EDWARDS was born between Apr and Jun 1862 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    2. John EDWARDS was born about 1848 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    3. Cassandra EDWARDS was born about 1850 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    4. Henry EDWARDS was born about 1850 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    5. Benedict EDWARDS was born about 1853 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    6. Samuel EDWARDS was born about 1856 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Benedict EDWARDS was born before 9 May 1779 in Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK (son of Henry EDWARDS and Jennifer WEBBER); died before 3 Feb 1856 in Trebantwater, Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 3 Feb 1856 in Lanreath, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 9 May 1779, Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 21 Sep 1799, Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK; residence at time of marriage
    • Residence: 1841, St Blazey Village, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 1851, Pigscoombe, Lanreath, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    ==https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11062-200061-68

    Buried:
    Lanreath Burials (1813-1890) - Page 55 - No. 435 - Name: Benedict Edwards - Abode: Trebantwater - When buried: 1856 3 Feby - Age: 77 - By whom the Ceremony was performed: Richard ?Buller? Rector

    Benedict married Mary KEAM on 21 Sep 1799 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK. Mary (daughter of Robert KEAM and Mary PHILLIPS) was born on 28 Dec 1777 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary KEAM was born on 28 Dec 1777 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK (daughter of Robert KEAM and Mary PHILLIPS).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 28 Dec 1777, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 1841, St Blazey Village, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 1851, Pigscoombe, Lanreath, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 1861, Newport, St Veep, Cornwall, UK; living with son John and his wife Betsy

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    Luxulyan Baptisms & Burials (1711-1799) - Page 12 of Baptisms - Mary Daughter of Robert Keam by Mary his Wife Baptiz'd December the 28th 1777

    Children:
    1. Richard EDWARDS was born before 29 Dec 1799 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    2. Jenefer EDWARDS was born before 12 May 1801 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    3. John EDWARDS was born before 30 Jun 1802 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    4. Ann EDWARDS was born before 26 Dec 1803 in Twyardreath, Cornwall, UK.
    5. Mary EDWARDS was born before 7 Jul 1805 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    6. Catharine EDWARDS was born before 7 Feb 1808 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    7. Benedict - Benedick - EDWARDS was born before 30 Jul 1809 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    8. William EDWARDS was born before 9 Apr 1811 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died on 3 Oct 1908 in Brighton, South Australia, Australia.
    9. Henry EDWARDS was born before 20 Sep 1812 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    10. 1. Robert EDWARDS was born before 20 Sep 1812 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died between Jan and Mar 1902 in Bodmin District, Cornwall, UK.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Henry EDWARDSHenry EDWARDS was born before 21 Jul 1735 in Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK (son of Richard EDWARDS and Mary - married John Edwards -).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 21 Jul 1735, Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11062-200237-18

    Henry married Jennifer WEBBER on 17 Jun 1759 in Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK. Jennifer was born about 1739. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Jennifer WEBBER was born about 1739.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    best candidate baptism in CFHS DB: Junepher to Richard & Elizabeth Webber, St Columb Minor 22 Oct 1727 - but seems too early

    Notes:

    Married:
    he a Husbandman, signed own name - she a Spinster, made her mark - witnesses: Nicholas Courts, Thomas Webbow (both signed own name) == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11062-199690-86

    Children:
    1. 2. Benedict EDWARDS was born before 9 May 1779 in Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK; died before 3 Feb 1856 in Trebantwater, Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 3 Feb 1856 in Lanreath, Cornwall, UK.

  3. 6.  Robert KEAM was born on 5 Nov 1740 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK (son of Robert KEAM CEAM and Frances TOM); died before 8 Jan 1837 in Church Town, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 8 Jan 1837 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1799, Treskilling, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; 1799 Assessment of Tenement of Treskilling of Estate of late Geo Huntley Esq in Register #89985 - NOT SURE SAME ROBERT SINCE ONLY LISTED BY NAME - Assessed 14 shillings
    • Will: 6 May 1836, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; == https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-XSM3-4Z2?i=1006&cat=329778 AND https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-XSM3-8SM?i=1007&cat=329778
    • Probate: 12 Apr 1837, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; See PDF of images & transciption == https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/12001386/person/-321289738/media/7c54bc75-f070-4161-9322-68cc7968667f

    Notes:



    Birth:
    death age 85 gives birth 1752 - see research note

    Buried:
    Note that his age at death is given as 85, which would place his birth about 1752.

    Died:
    Buried 8 Jan 1837

    Robert married Mary PHILLIPS on 25 Jul 1775 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK. Mary (daughter of William PHILLIPS and Grace HORE) was born on 7 Aug 1750 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 25 Apr 1814 in Porth, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 25 Apr 1814 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Mary PHILLIPS was born on 7 Aug 1750 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK (daughter of William PHILLIPS and Grace HORE); died before 25 Apr 1814 in Porth, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 25 Apr 1814 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 7 Aug 1750, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11664-17292-85

    Buried:
    St. Blazey Burials (1813-1839) - Page 1 - Burials in the Parish of St Blazey - in the County of Cornwall in the Year 1813 [1814 is in the margin to the left of her entry] - No. 4 - Name: Mary Keam - Abode: Porth - When buried: 1814 April 25th - Age: 61

    Died:
    burial 25 Apr 1814

    Notes:

    Married:
    NOT SURE THE 1740 ROBERT WAS THE ONE WHO MARRIED MARY PHILLIPS. IT MAY HAVE BEEN THE 1737 ROBERT.

    Children:
    1. Humphrey KEAM was born before 4 Feb 1776 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 11 Jul 1860 in Bodelva, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 11 Jul 1860 in Par, Cornwall, UK.
    2. 3. Mary KEAM was born on 28 Dec 1777 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    3. John KEAM was born before 23 Jul 1780 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died on 4 Apr 1862 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.
    4. Robert KEAM was born before 11 Feb 1784 in St Austell, Cornwall, UK; died after 1851 in St Blazey, Cornwall, , England.
    5. William KEAM was born before 29 Jan 1786 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 4 Mar 1866 in Church Town, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 4 Mar 1866 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.
    6. Matthew KEAM was born on 27 Jul 1788 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died on 5 Jul 1843 in St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK.
    7. Nicholas KEAM was born before 25 Sep 1790 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died in 1843 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    8. Jane Joan Jenny KEAM was born before 22 Jul 1792 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died on 28 Apr 1874 in Whitby, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Arthur KEAM was born before 16 Nov 1794 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    10. Charity KEAM was born before 6 Nov 1796 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 24 Jan 1829 in Church Town, St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 24 Jan 1829 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Richard EDWARDSRichard EDWARDS was born about 1700.

    Richard married Mary - married John Edwards -. Mary was born about 1700. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Mary - married John Edwards -Mary - married John Edwards - was born about 1700.
    Children:
    1. 4. Henry EDWARDS was born before 21 Jul 1735 in Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK.

  3. 12.  Robert KEAM CEAM was born before 6 Jun 1708 in Lanivet, Cornwall, UK (son of Humphrey KEAM and Agnes STANTON); died before 15 Nov 1742 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 6 Jun 1708, Lanivet, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    The only Robert KEAM in the CFHS bap DB before 1738 is 6 Jun 1708 Lanivet to Humphrey & Agnes. In the absence of any other, I am carrying this as the husband of Frances TOM, until other evidence refutes or verifies this.

    Baptism:
    OPC has him as Robart - no image online == source: CFHS DB

    Robert married Frances TOM on 21 Nov 1737 in Boconnoc, Cornwall, UK. Frances (daughter of Daniel TOMM and Joan - Joane - married Daniel Tomm -) was born before 30 Apr 1705 in Lanlivery, Cornwall, UK; died before 4 Mar 1792 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  Frances TOM was born before 30 Apr 1705 in Lanlivery, Cornwall, UK (daughter of Daniel TOMM and Joan - Joane - married Daniel Tomm -); died before 4 Mar 1792 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 30 Apr 1705, Lanlivery, Cornwall, UK
    • Death: Bef 4 Mar 1792, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    see research note for discussion of which Frances TOM married Robert KEAM

    Baptism:
    == familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6WJW-FZQ?cc=1769414&wc=3CBZ-PTB

    Death:
    Not verified that this Frances Watts was the same as Frances Tom

    Died:
    Not verified that this Frances Watts was the same as Frances Tom == familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DB56-2P?cc=1769414&wc=3CBC-Y4M

    Notes:

    Married:
    == familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-65MJ-WY?cc=1769414&wc=3CBH-ZJ4

    Children:
    1. Frances KEAM was born before 9 Dec 1738 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 21 Jan 1740 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    2. 6. Robert KEAM was born on 5 Nov 1740 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 8 Jan 1837 in Church Town, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 8 Jan 1837 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.

  5. 14.  William PHILLIPS was born before 3 Sep 1723 in Lanlivery, Cornwall, UK (son of William PHILLIPS and Jane GROSE).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 3 Sep 1723, Lanlivery, Cornwall, UK

    William married Grace HORE on 22 Apr 1744 in Lanlivery, Cornwall, UK. Grace (daughter of Benjamin HORE and Ann ROGERS) was born before 25 Jul 1719 in St. Austell, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Grace HORE was born before 25 Jul 1719 in St. Austell, Cornwall, UK (daughter of Benjamin HORE and Ann ROGERS).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 25 Jul 1719, St. Austell, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-22654-14604-57

    Children:
    1. Ann PHILIPS was born before 12 Dec 1745 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    2. William PHILIPS was born before 10 Feb 1748 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    3. 7. Mary PHILLIPS was born on 7 Aug 1750 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 25 Apr 1814 in Porth, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 25 Apr 1814 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.
    4. Benjamin PHILIPS was born before 4 Feb 1753 in St. Austell, Cornwall, UK.
    5. Oliver PHILIPS was born before 10 Jun 1754 in St. Austell, Cornwall, UK.
    6. Elizabeth PHILIPS was born before 2 Feb 1759 in St. Austell, Cornwall, UK.