Thomas James Varker - Thomas Varker - KEAM

Thomas James Varker - Thomas Varker - KEAM

Male 1842 - 1904  (62 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Thomas James Varker - Thomas Varker - KEAMThomas James Varker - Thomas Varker - KEAM was born on 6 Aug 1842 in Kenwyn Street, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK (son of Thomas Varker KEAM KEAMS and Grace STEPHENS); died on 30 Nov 1904 in Truro, Cornwall, UK; was buried after 30 Nov 1904 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1851, West Bridge, Truro, Cornwall, UK; age 8, scholar, born Truro - Grace with children Elizabeth, Thomas J V, William H R
    • _MILT: 22 Jan 1862, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA; volunteers in Company C (later merged with Co B), 1st Regiment of Cavalry, California Volunteers on the Union side in the Civil War -- see Rgt History at http://www.militarymuseum.org/1stCavCV.html
    • Residence: 1880, Keams Canyon, Apache, Arizona, USA; as KEAMS - age 35, single, Dealer in genl mdse, born England to England parents - in same household: Geo M Williams (post trader) , E C Webber (clerk in store), Thos V Keams (Dealer in genl mdse)
    • Residence: 8 Jan 1890, Keams Canon, Apache, Arizona, USA; appointed postmaster 8 Jan 1890 - next postmaster appointed 5 Mar 1891
    • Probate: 12 Apr 1905, London, Middlesex, England, UK; first of two probate proceedings
    • Probate: 20 Oct 1905, London, Middlesex, England, UK; second of two probate proceedings

    Notes:

    Birth:
    born 7AM at Kenwyn Street in Kenwyn - registered in Truro Registration District

    Buried:
    == http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=88175021

    Died:
    age 57 [thus born c 1847] in Quarterly death entries but grave stone says birth 1842

    Thomas married Asdzan Libai or Es-ston-pah-e (Light Complected Lady) - Bah or Bah Odd - Bi Asdzan Keams -, A011552-Clan A she e about 1867 in Arizona, USA. Asdzan was born about 1854 in Arizona, USA; died about 1934 in Cedar Springs, Navajo, Arizona, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    married in Navajo ceremony - no records exist

    Children:
    1. Tom K KEAMS, 14654 A049101 Clan A she e was born about 1871 in Fort Defiance, Apache, Arizona, USA; died in Apr 1947 in Indian Wells, Navajo, Arizona, USA; was buried in Apr 1947 in Cedar Springs, Navajo, Arizona, USA.
    2. Billy KEAMS, C14703 A011534 Clan A she e was born about 1872 in Navajo Reservation, Arizona, USA; died on 11 Oct 1955 in Keams Canyon, Navajo, Arizona, USA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Varker KEAM KEAMSThomas Varker KEAM KEAMS was born on 30 Nov 1812 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK (son of Thomas KEAM KEMES and Elizabeth PEARCE); died on 10 Jan 1868 in Edward Street, St Mary, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 15 Jan 1868 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 31 Dec 1812, Falmouth, Cornwall, UK
    • Civil: 28 Sep 1855, Truro, Cornwall, UK; as Thomas Verker Keams, signed Thos V. Keams - Master's certificate of 31 years of service in the British Merchant Service
    • Probate: 20 May 1868, Bodmin, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    birth date 30 Nov 1812 from 31 Dec 1812 baptismal record

    Baptism:
    transcribed as KEMES, Thomas Varker, s. of Thomas & Elizabeth KEMES born 30 Nov [bap] 31 Dec == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11084-60226-68

    Buried:
    == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11775-53063-81

    Thomas married Grace STEPHENS on 9 Apr 1839 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK. Grace (daughter of Nicholas STEPHENS and Ann SANDOE) was born about 20 May 1808 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; died on 21 Jun 1883 in Edward Street, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 25 Jun 1883 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Grace STEPHENS was born about 20 May 1808 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK (daughter of Nicholas STEPHENS and Ann SANDOE); died on 21 Jun 1883 in Edward Street, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 25 Jun 1883 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 22 May 1808, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 1841, Calenick Street, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; age 30 (rounded to nearest 5 years) - occupation: FL [Farm Laborer?] - born Cornwall - Ann (55), Mary (15), Grace Keam (30), Elizabeth Keam (1) ... I believe Ann is the mother of Grace (Stephens) Keam.
    • Residence: 1851, West Bridge, Truro, Cornwall, UK; age 41, married, Sailor's wife, born Kenwyn - Grace with children Elizabeth, Thomas J V, William H R
    • Residence: 1861, Frances Street, Truro, Cornwall, UK; age 50, Master Mariner's Wife, born Truro
    • Residence: 1871, Walsing Lane Place, Truro, Cornwall, UK; age 63, widow, Sea Captain's Widow, born Kenwyn - head of household with boarders Naomi Russell, Elizabeth Barrett, Lucy A. Strongman
    • Residence: 1881, Edward Street, St Mary, Truro, Cornwall, UK; age 69, widow, annuitant, born at Kenwyn

    Notes:

    Birth:
    age at baptism appears to be "2 ds" but could be "2 w"

    Baptism:
    == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11775-45911-65

    Buried:
    == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11775-57714-59

    Died:
    location from burial record - date from grave stone - son William Henry Rogers Keam on same stone which also references her husband T V Keam and also has Ann Stephens == http://members.cornwallfhs.com/research/process.research_mon_inscriptions.more_details

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Ellen KEAM KEAMS was born about 1840 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; died on 13 Nov 1865 in Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom; was buried on 19 Nov 1865 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    2. 1. Thomas James Varker - Thomas Varker - KEAM was born on 6 Aug 1842 in Kenwyn Street, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; died on 30 Nov 1904 in Truro, Cornwall, UK; was buried after 30 Nov 1904 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    3. William Henry Rogers KEAM KEAMS was born on 18 Aug 1846 in Truro, Cornwall, UK; died on 24 Oct 1880; was buried after 24 Oct 1880 in Fort Wingate, McKinley, New Mexico, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Thomas KEAM KEMES was born before 1 Jun 1788 in St Mewan, Cornwall, UK (son of Michael KEAM and Elizabeth LARK).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 1 Jun 1788, St Mewan, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    NOT SURE the St. Mewan Thomas is him, but his children 2-4 have the parents' given names of the St Mewan Thomas

    Baptism:
    == source: CFHS DB == Family Search does not have images

    Thomas married Elizabeth PEARCE on 12 Jun 1811 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK. Elizabeth (daughter of Michael PEARCE and Grace Johns) was born before 9 Apr 1787 in Mylor, Cornwall, UK; died before 9 Oct 1826 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 9 Oct 1826 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth PEARCE was born before 9 Apr 1787 in Mylor, Cornwall, UK (daughter of Michael PEARCE and Grace Johns); died before 9 Oct 1826 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 9 Oct 1826 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 9 Apr 1787, Mylor, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-22651-31148-65

    Buried:
    aged 40, transcribed as HEAMES == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-20276-38328-69

    Died:
    transcribed as HEAMES - husband remarries 28 Aug 1832 at Falmouth == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-20276-38328-69

    Notes:

    Married:
    Transcribed as KEMES == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11084-60660-34

    Children:
    1. 2. Thomas Varker KEAM KEAMS was born on 30 Nov 1812 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK; died on 10 Jan 1868 in Edward Street, St Mary, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 15 Jan 1868 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    2. Michael Pearce KEAM KEMES was born on 12 Nov 1814 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK.
    3. George KEAM KEMES was born on 11 Jul 1817 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK; died before 23 Nov 1819 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 23 Nov 1819 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK.
    4. Elizabeth KEAM KEMES was born on 6 Jul 1819 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK; died before 3 Jul 1821 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 3 Jul 1821 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK.
    5. Elizabeth Jane KEAM KEMES was born on 23 Jan 1822 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK.
    6. Peter KEAM KEMES was born on 14 May 1824 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK.

  3. 6.  Nicholas STEPHENS was born before 9 Apr 1757 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK (son of Nicholas STEPHENS and Ann BOLITHO); died before 3 Apr 1818 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 3 Apr 1818 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 9 Apr 1757, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK
    • Occupation: 28 Feb 1813, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; labourer - at baptism of son Christopher (on 6 Dec 1818 baptism of daughter Harriet Ann, he is listed as a Miner, but this appears to be a posthumous reference)

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-12433-48218-28

    Buried:
    == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11775-49183-59

    Nicholas married Ann SANDOE on 20 Nov 1803 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK. Ann (daughter of Anthony SANDOE and Alice ROBERTS) was born before 2 Sep 1780 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; died before 4 Aug 1852 in Kenwyn Street, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 4 Aug 1852 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Ann SANDOE was born before 2 Sep 1780 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK (daughter of Anthony SANDOE and Alice ROBERTS); died before 4 Aug 1852 in Kenwyn Street, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 4 Aug 1852 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 2 Sep 1780, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 1841, Calenick Street, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; age 50 (rounded to nearest 5 years) - Laborer - born Cornwall - Ann (55), Mary (15), Grace Keam (30), Elizabeth Keam (1) ... Ann is the mother of Grace - Ann's daughter Harriet Ann had died 1833 at Calenick Street, so that the family appears to have stayed
    • Residence: 1851, Kenwyn Street, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; age 70, widow, born Kenwyn - James & Mary Hickens with his mother Francis Phillips and her mother Ann Stephens and their niece Mary Ann Stephens and visitor John Hender

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    Ann Daughter of Anthony and Alice Sandoe == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-22650-30810-61

    Buried:
    == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-22656-59475-26

    Died:
    location on Kenwyn Street from burial record

    Notes:

    Married:
    == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11775-47660-63

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth STEPHENS was born before 26 Feb 1804 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    2. Nicholas STEPHENS was born before 23 Dec 1805 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; died before 4 Sep 1849 in Calenick Street, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 4 Sep 1849 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    3. 3. Grace STEPHENS was born about 20 May 1808 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; died on 21 Jun 1883 in Edward Street, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 25 Jun 1883 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    4. Mary STEPHENS was born before 23 Feb 1811 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    5. Christopher STEPHENS was born before 28 Feb 1813 in Newmills, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; died before 24 Nov 1887 in Idless, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 24 Nov 1887 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    6. Harriet Ann STEPHENS was born before 6 Dec 1818 in Treworder, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; died before 11 Oct 1833 in Calenick Street, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 11 Oct 1833 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Michael KEAM was born before 16 Apr 1758 in St Mewan, Cornwall, UK (son of Thomas KEAM and Grace COLMER).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 16 Apr 1758, St Mewan, Cornwall, UK
    • Heir: 29 Oct 1804, St Mewan, Cornwall, UK; inherited 20 pounds from father Thomas Keam at 29 Oct 1804 probate of his will

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Is this the same Michael Keam who married Mary Cock at St Mewan 30 Apr 1791 and the widower who married the widow Elizabeth Varcoe at St Mewan 21 Apr 1810???

    Baptism:
    == source: CFHS DB == Family Search does not have images

    Michael married Elizabeth LARK on 10 Jan 1784 in St Mewan, Cornwall, UK. Elizabeth (daughter of David LARK and Grace HOCKING) was born before 5 Jun 1759 in Linkinhorne, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth LARK was born before 5 Jun 1759 in Linkinhorne, Cornwall, UK (daughter of David LARK and Grace HOCKING).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 16 Sep 1759, Linkinhorne, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11854-17648-80 AND https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22655-41546-73

    Notes:

    Married:
    == source: CFHS DB == Family Search does not have images

    Children:
    1. Joanna KEAM was born before 25 Jun 1786 in St Mewan, Cornwall, UK.
    2. 4. Thomas KEAM KEMES was born before 1 Jun 1788 in St Mewan, Cornwall, UK.

  3. 10.  Michael PEARCE was born before 23 Nov 1761 in St Columb Major, Cornwall, UK (son of James PEARCE and Ann JANE).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 23 Nov 1761, St Columb Major, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    Michael son of James & Ann Pearce == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11061-1094-15

    Michael married Grace Johns on 28 Nov 1784 in Mylor, Cornwall, UK. Grace (daughter of Stephen JOHNS and Mary HALSE) was born before 25 Feb 1759 in Truro, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Grace Johns was born before 25 Feb 1759 in Truro, Cornwall, UK (daughter of Stephen JOHNS and Mary HALSE).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 25 Feb 1759, Truro, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    St Mary's: Grace Daughter of Stephen and Mary Johns == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11607-66951-81

    Notes:

    Married:
    both of Mylor - by banns - both signed with mark - witnesses Nich. Tallack, Richard Pearce== https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11031-136896-9

    Children:
    1. Richard PEARCE was born before 17 Jul 1785 in Mylor, Cornwall, UK.
    2. Susannah PEARCE was born before 17 Jul 1785 in Mylor, Cornwall, UK.
    3. 5. Elizabeth PEARCE was born before 9 Apr 1787 in Mylor, Cornwall, UK; died before 9 Oct 1826 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 9 Oct 1826 in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK.
    4. James PEARCE was born before 15 May 1791 in Mylor, Cornwall, UK.
    5. James PEARCE was born before 21 Oct 1792 in Mylor, Cornwall, UK.

  5. 12.  Nicholas STEPHENS was born before 10 Feb 1730 in Mylor, Cornwall, UK (son of Hugh STEPHENS).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 10 Feb 1730, Mylor, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    1730 new style / 1729 old style

    Baptism:
    1730 new style - 1729 old style - Nicholas Son of Hugh Stephens == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11031-135769-55

    Nicholas married Ann BOLITHO on 16 May 1750 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK. Ann was born about 1728. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Ann BOLITHOAnn BOLITHO was born about 1728.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Best candidate: 16 Nov 1729 at Mawgan in Meneage to Walter and Anne, but this is not close to Kenwyn ---- also Ann BOLYTHO base dau of Ann at Kenwyn 8 Dec 1722

    Notes:

    Married:
    "both of the parish" == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-12433-56557-25?

    Children:
    1. Nicholas STEPHENS was born before 16 Feb 1750 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    2. Christopher STEPHENS was born before 1 May 1754 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    3. 6. Nicholas STEPHENS was born before 9 Apr 1757 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; died before 3 Apr 1818 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 3 Apr 1818 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    4. Alice STEPHENS was born before 20 Mar 1761 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    5. Mary STEPHENS was born before 7 Oct 1764 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.

  7. 14.  Anthony SANDOE was born before 1 Mar 1752 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK (son of Anthony SANDOE).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 1 Mar 1752, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    THERE WERE TWO FATHERS NAMED ANTHONY HAVING CHILDREN AT THE SAME TIME ... SO NOT REALLY SURE WHICH ANTHONY (1748 or 1742) MARRIED ALICE ROBERTS

    Baptism:
    Anthony Son of Anthony Sandoe == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22650-32381-68

    Anthony married Alice ROBERTS on 31 Mar 1774 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK. Alice (daughter of Edward ROBERTS and Ann TREGONING) was born before 20 Jul 1751 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Alice ROBERTS was born before 20 Jul 1751 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK (daughter of Edward ROBERTS and Ann TREGONING).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 20 Jul 1751, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    Alice Daughter of Edward Roberts == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-22650-31775-89

    Notes:

    Married:
    == source: CFHS DB

    Children:
    1. John SANDOE was born before 14 Feb 1775 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    2. Anthony SANDOE was born before 4 Oct 1777 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    3. 7. Ann SANDOE was born before 2 Sep 1780 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; died before 4 Aug 1852 in Kenwyn Street, Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 4 Aug 1852 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    4. Alice SANDOE was born before 13 Oct 1782 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    5. Joanna SANDOE was born before 8 Jan 1786 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    6. Mary SANDOE was born before 13 Jul 1788 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    7. William SANDOE was born before 8 Oct 1791 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.
    8. Michael SANDOE was born before 7 Feb 1795 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, UK.