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1. Isaac Webbelee was born in 1756, died in 1821, at age 65, and was buried on 10 Jun 1821 in Winterbourne.

Burial Notes: Gloucs Burial Index

General Notes: There is no mention in Bigland (published 1786) for the family. Neither is there a mention in History of Mangotsfield (Rev Arthur Emlyn Jones) even though that book mentions Yeomen of that class that Isaac would have been. There is a passing mention of Burchill and of a Henry Jones as being tennants.

PCC Will obtained from Public Record Office Documents online, also a copy of the Death Duty Registers via The National Archivist.

He left property and land at Bromley Heath, Frampton Cotterell, Hambrook and Downend to his wife and stipluated to which of his offspring they should go after her death. It states that one daughter, Elizabeth, who married a George Burchell, had already died and names her seven children including an Isaac Webbelee Burchell.

Sadly the Death Duty Register does not provide much more detail. His estate was estimated to be worth around £200.

"2 Years Rent of certain pemises in the Occupation of Wiltshire and William Whitchurch " to his eldest son John Webbelee " after the decease of Testors Wife and previous to Testors Grandchildren: Isaac, Robert, Elizabeth, Ann , George, John and Joseph having the possession thereof."

"Farming Stock, Household Goods, Household Chattells, Implements of Household, Monies, Wearing Apparel, Farming and Livestock" to this wife Elizabeth Webbelee "but in case she should marry then equally among" his children: Jacob, Samuel, John and Maria.

There are later notes which are largely indecipherable: one relates to farming stock and others date from 1849 and 1871.

Isaac married Elizabeth . Elizabeth was born about 1760, died on 05 Oct 1842 in Downend, about age 82, and was buried on 11 Oct 1842 in Downend. The cause of her death was gradual Decay.

Noted events in her life were:

• 1841 Census: Independant (age 80 born Gloucestershire), 1841, Downend. with a Samuel age 35-40
and a Mary Burchill (a F.S.) age 15-20 living a different part of the same house


Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 F    i. Elizabeth Webbelee was born in 1786 in Mangotsfield, was christened on 20 Apr 1786 in St James, Mangotsfield, died on 29 Jun 1820 in Mangotsfield, at age 34, and was buried in Mangotsfield.
+ 3 M    ii. John Webbelee was born in 1789 in Mangotsfield and was christened on 26 Jul 1789 in St James, Mangotsfield.
+ 4 M    iii. Isaac Webbelee was born in 1791 in Mangotsfield, was christened on 02 Oct 1791 in St James, Mangotsfield, and was buried on 12 Feb 1802 in St James, Mangotsfield.
+ 5 F    iv. Maria Webbelee was born in 1794 in Mangotsfield, was christened on 04 Jul 1794 in St James, Mangotsfield, and died on 29 May 1872 in Hambrook, Winterbourne, at age 78.
+ 6 M    v. Jacob Webbelee was born in 1797 in Mangotsfield, was christened on 16 Oct 1797 in St James, Mangotsfield, and died on 19 Nov 1861 in Pennywell Road, Bristol, at age 64.
+ 7 M    vi. Samuel Skuse Webbelee was born in 1801 in Mangotsfield and was christened on 06 Sep 1801 in St James, Mangotsfield.

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2. Elizabeth Webbelee was born in 1786 in Mangotsfield, was christened on 20 Apr 1786 in St James, Mangotsfield, died on 29 Jun 1820 in Mangotsfield, at age 34, and was buried in Mangotsfield.

Death Notes: Prob Glouc Burial Index

Elizabeth married George Burchill . George was born about 1780 in Gloucester, St Georges or Bitton.
The offsping of this marriage (and George's re-marriage) may be documented later here or elsewhere there are 200 documented descendants and connected persons originating from George that are known about

Noted events in his life were:

• 1841 Census: Farmer (aged 60), 1841, Mangotsfield.

• 1851 Census: Farmer and Beer Seller (age 60 born Gloucester St Georges), Nailsea.

• 1861 Census: Beerhouse Keeper (age 75 born Bitton), 1861, Nailsea. and a grandson Joseph ? age 15 born Hanham Assist in House


Children from this marriage were:

+ 8 M    i. Isaac Webbelee Burchill was born about 1804, was christened on 27 Jan 1805 in Mangotsfield, died on 23 Oct 1881 in Mangotsfield, about age 77, and was buried in Downend.
+ 9 M    ii. Robert Burchill was born about 1806 in Gloucestershire.
+ 10 F    iii. Elizabeth Burchill was born about 1809 and died about 1810, about age 1.
+ 11 F    iv. Elizabeth Burchill was born about 1810.
+ 12 M    v. Ann Burchill was born about 1812 in Mangotsfield and was christened on 14 Jun 1812 in Winterbourne.
+ 13 M    vi. George Burchill was born in 1815 and was christened on 25 Jun 1815 in Mangotsfield.
+ 14 M    vii. John Burchill was born in 1817 and was christened on 04 May 1817 in Mangotsfield.
+ 15 M    viii. Joseph Burchill was born in Mar 1820 and was christened on 29 Aug 1824 in Mangotsfield.
3. John Webbelee was born in 1789 in Mangotsfield and was christened on 26 Jul 1789 in St James, Mangotsfield.

General Notes:
Also on found 1841, 1851 Censuses

1841@ Bitton
John Webley 50 Farmer
Elizabeth 40 -
Elizabeth 20 -
Ann 15 -
Mary 3 -

1851 @ Hanham
WEBLEY John 61 Farmer 10 Acres Mangotsfield
Elizabeth 51 Bitton
Elizabeth Visitor 13 Domestic Duties Oldland
John Grandson 1 Butchers Son Oldland

1871 Census

Elizabeth Webley 70 Gloucestershire, England Lodger Bitton Gloucestershire
John Webley 81 Gloucestershire, England Lodger Bitton Gloucestershire

Deaths Sep 1878
Webley John 90 Keynsham

4. Isaac Webbelee was born in 1791 in Mangotsfield, was christened on 02 Oct 1791 in St James, Mangotsfield, and was buried on 12 Feb 1802 in St James, Mangotsfield.

Christening Notes:

Poss ISAAC WIBBLEY Chr About 1791 Of, Bristol St Philip And St Jacob

5. Maria Webbelee was born in 1794 in Mangotsfield, was christened on 04 Jul 1794 in St James, Mangotsfield, and died on 29 May 1872 in Hambrook, Winterbourne, at age 78. The cause of her death was asthma Dropsy.

Noted events in her life were:

• 1841 Census: (age 45-50 born Mangotsfield), 1841, Hambrook, Winterbourne.

• 1851 Census: (age 56 born Mangotsfield), Hambrook, Winterbourne.

• 1861 Census: (age 66 born Mangotsfield), 1861, Hambrook, Winterbourne.

• 1871 Census: (age 76 born Mangotsfield), 1871, Hambrook, Winterbourne. Near to Hambrook Mill run by Joseph Coombs

Maria married Edward Bissex , son of Richard Bissex and Living , on 02 Nov 1833 in St Pauls, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Edward was born about 1809 in Mangotsfield and was christened on 26 Feb 1809 in Mangotsfield.

Marriage Notes: Bristol Marriage Index

General Notes: In Kelly's Directory of 1870 he is listed as a Beer Retailer
Edward is making contributions of 2/6 between 1876 and 1878 to the National School Frenchay

Noted events in his life were:

• 1841 Census: Farmer (age 30-35 born Mangotsfield), 1841, Downend.

• 1851 Census: Beer Retailer (age 42 born Mangotsfield), Downend.

• 1861 Census: Beer Retailer (age 52 born Mangotsfield), 1861, Downend.

• 1871 Census: Beer Retailer (age 62 born Mangotsfield), 1871, Downend.

6. Jacob Webbelee was born in 1797 in Mangotsfield, was christened on 16 Oct 1797 in St James, Mangotsfield, and died on 19 Nov 1861 in Pennywell Road, Bristol, at age 64. The cause of his death was bronchitis.

Noted events in his life were:

• 1841 Census: Carpenter (aged 40), 1841, Canning St. Pennywell Rd, Bristol.

• 1851 Census: Carpenter, Mangotsfield.

• 1861 Census: A Carpenter (age 64 born Mangotsfield), 1861, Stoke Gifford. visiting a George and Ann Luton ( Carpenter and Wheelwright)

• He signed a will on 07 Apr 1859 in Bristol.

From the Death Duty Register

The Executors were his wife Ann and Thomas Phillips ( her brother ? ) and the estate estimated to be worth £100 (actually around £156 )

To Wife Ann for life or Widow and on her decease or ???????
Two freehold messuages and a field at Bromley;s Heath to sons Joseph and Philip (note both predeceased)
with ?????? over should they die before the wife.
Freehold Messuage 1 Canning St to Daughter Mary with ?????? over should she predecease.

£50 in testors name in the Savings Bank To wife for life or Widow and on her decease or ??????? payable on death of wife to Silas Webbelee.

The amount of one years ????? of testors freehold ????? payable on death of wife to Silas Webbelee ?.

Notes confirm that Ann died 25 Aug 1877 and that Philip and Joseph pre-deceased her as did Silas

Jacob married Ann Phillips , daughter of Silas Phillips and Hannah Stephens , on 09 May 1825 in Stoke Gifford. Ann was born on 14 Feb 1800 in Stoke Gifford, christened on 16 Mar 1800 in Stoke Gifford, and died on 25 Aug 1877 in Bromley Heath, Mangotsfield, at age 77. The cause of her death was senile Decay.

General Notes:

Noted events in her life were:

• 1841 Census: (aged 40), 1841, Canning St. Pennywell Rd, Bristol.

• 1851 Census: Mangotsfield.

• 1861 Census: 1861, St Philip & Jacob, Bristol. Somewhere (illegible) to the north of Pennywell Rd with sons Joseph and Phillip RG9/1733 141 p 33

• 1871 Census: Annuitant (age 71 born Stoke Gifford), 1871, Mangotsfield. as Webley at Moorend, near Bromley Heath


Children from this marriage were:

+ 16 M    i. Isaac Webbelee was christened on 04 Jun 1826 in St Michael on the Mount, Bristol and died on 12 Nov 1846 in Pennywell Road, Bristol, at age 20.
+ 17 F    ii. Elizabeth Ann Webbelee was born about 1827 in Stoke Gifford, was christened on 04 Nov 1827 in Stoke Gifford, died about 1833, about age 6, and was buried on 17 Nov 1833 in Stoke Gifford.
+ 18 F    iii. Mary Webbelee was born about 1830 and died on 26 May 1831 in Stoke Gifford, about age 1.
+ 19 F    iv. Mary Webbelee was born in Jul 1832 in Stoke Gifford, was christened on 08 Jul 1832 in Stoke Gifford, died in Mar 1917 in Keynsham, Somerset, at age 84, and was buried in Winterbourne Down.
+ 20 M    v. John Webbelee was born on 20 Apr 1834 in Bristol and died on 14 Feb 1847 in Pennywell Road, Bristol, at age 12.
+ 21 M    vi. James Webbelee was born on 24 Jun 1836 in Bristol, died on 21 Oct 1837 in Stoke Gifford, at age 1, and was buried on 29 Oct 1837 in Stoke Gifford.
+ 22 M    vii. Joseph Webbelee was born in 1839 in Mangotsfield and died on 10 Feb 1864 in Pennywell Road, Bristol, at age 25.
+ 23 M    viii. Silas Webbelee was born on 06 Jul 1841 in Pennywell Road, Bristol and died betw 1859 and 1877.
+ 24 M    ix. Phillip Webbelee was born in 1844 in Mangotsfield, died on 22 Jun 1866 in Bromley Heath, Mangotsfield, at age 22, and was buried on 27 Jun 1866 in Stoke Gifford.
7. Samuel Skuse Webbelee was born in 1801 in Mangotsfield and was christened on 06 Sep 1801 in St James, Mangotsfield.

Noted events in his life were:

• 1841 Census: (age 35 born Gloucestershire), 1841, Downend. With mother


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8. Isaac Webbelee Burchill was born about 1804, was christened on 27 Jan 1805 in Mangotsfield, died on 23 Oct 1881 in Mangotsfield, about age 77, and was buried in Downend.

Death Notes: Deaths Dec 1881

Burchill Isaac Webley 77 Keynsham

Noted events in his life were:

• 1841 Census: Butcher (age 36 born Gls), 1841, Downend.

• 1851 Census: Butcher (age 46 born Mangotsfield), Mangotsfield.

• 1861 Census: Butcher (age 56 born Gls), 1861, Downend.

• 1881 Census: Butcher (age 76 born Mangotsfield), Mangotsfield. Imbecile

Isaac married Elizabeth Jeffries on 29 Dec 1825 in St James, Bristol. Elizabeth was born about 1802 in Mangotsfield, christened on 20 Feb 1803 in Mangotsfield, died on 15 Feb 1883 in Downend, about age 81, and was buried in Downend.

Noted events in her life were:

• 1841 Census: (age 38 born Gls), 1841, Mangotsfield. Also a Jane Jefferies age 83 Independant born Gls

• 1851 Census: (age 48 born Mangotsfield), Mangotsfield.

• 1861 Census: (age 58 born Mangotsfield), 1861, Downend.

• 1881 Census: (age 78 born Mangotsfield), Mangotsfield.

9. Robert Burchill was born about 1806 in Gloucestershire.

Noted events in his life were:

• 1841 Census: (aged 30 - 35), 1841, Mangotsfield.

Robert married Sarah . Sarah was born about 1809.

10. Elizabeth Burchill was born about 1809 and died about 1810, about age 1.
11. Elizabeth Burchill was born about 1810.

Birth Notes: Poss 1841C aged 25 Mangotsfield

Noted events in her life were:

• 1841 Census: aged 25-30 , 1841, Mangotsfield. with George Burchill but could be wife of his offspring

12. Ann Burchill was born about 1812 in Mangotsfield and was christened on 14 Jun 1812 in Winterbourne.

Christening Notes:Frenchay Museum Archives Website

Ann married (name unknown).

13. George Burchill was born in 1815 and was christened on 25 Jun 1815 in Mangotsfield.

Christening Notes:Bristol Baptisms

Death Notes: Deaths Dec 1885 Burchill George 70 Keynsham

14. John Burchill was born in 1817 and was christened on 04 May 1817 in Mangotsfield.

Christening Notes:Bristol Baptisms

Noted events in his life were:

• 1841 Census: (aged 25 - 30), 1841, Mangotsfield.

15. Joseph Burchill was born in Mar 1820 and was christened on 29 Aug 1824 in Mangotsfield.

Birth Notes: Bristol Baptisms

Christening Notes:Bristol Baptisms

Death Notes: Deaths Dec 1895

Burchill Joseph 74 Barton R

16. Isaac Webbelee was christened on 04 Jun 1826 in St Michael on the Mount, Bristol and died on 12 Nov 1846 in Pennywell Road, Bristol, at age 20. The cause of his death was unknown (not certified no medical attendant).

Christening Notes:Bristol Baptisms Index 1813-1837 Vol MI2a/96/766

Noted events in his life were:

• 1841 Census: Carpenter Apr (aged 15), 1841, Canning St. Pennywell Rd, Bristol.

• He worked as a Carpenter in 1846 in Pennywell Road, Bristol.

17. Elizabeth Ann Webbelee was born about 1827 in Stoke Gifford, was christened on 04 Nov 1827 in Stoke Gifford, died about 1833, about age 6, and was buried on 17 Nov 1833 in Stoke Gifford.

Christening Notes:Bristol Baptisms Index 1813-1837 Vol 2 SG2a/21/162

Burial Notes: Gloucester Burials Index
Elizabeth Ann Resident of St Philip & St Jacobs on 17 Nov 1833 aged 6 at Stoke Gifford

18. Mary Webbelee was born about 1830 and died on 26 May 1831 in Stoke Gifford, about age 1.
19. Mary Webbelee was born in Jul 1832 in Stoke Gifford, was christened on 08 Jul 1832 in Stoke Gifford, died in Mar 1917 in Keynsham, Somerset, at age 84, and was buried in Winterbourne Down.

Christening Notes:Bristol Baptisms Index 1813-1837 Vol 2 SG2a/29/227

General Notes: Buried at Winterbourne Down with James beneath trees and beneath 3
sisters (incl Bertha & Kate) RWJC

Noted events in her life were:

• 1841 Census: (aged 9), 1841, Canning St. Pennywell Rd, Bristol.

• 1851 Census: Mangotsfield.

• 1861 Census: NOT found in S Gloucs or illegible but not with parents, 1861.

• 1871 Census: (aged 38 born Bristol), 1871, Winterbourne.

• 1881 Census: A General Shop Keeper (age 48 born Bristol), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1891 Census: (aged 58 born Bristol), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1901 Census: (age 66 born Bristol),Winterbourne.

Mary married James Coombs , son of James Coombs and Sarah Hicks , on 12 Jul 1863 in St Pauls, Bristol, Gloucestershire. James was born in Mar 1830 in Bitton, Gloucestershire, christened on 28 Mar 1830 in Bitton, Gloucestershire, died on 05 Jan 1914 in Kingswood, at age 83, and was buried in Winterbourne Down. The cause of his death was shock after an accidental fall downstairs breaking three ribs.

Marriage Notes: Marriage Certificate1th July 1863 at the Parish Church, St Paul, Bristol after Banns Witnesses are William and Mary White
James Coombs of full age an Engineer of Portland Mew? Father James Coombs is a Miller.
Mary Webbelee of full age of Newfoundland Gardens. Father Jacob is a Carpenter.

Have confirmed a Newfoundland Gardens did exist in St. Pauls, Bristol 1851.

General Notes: Engineer in the Mines Coalpit Heath
Buried at Winterbourne Down with Mary beneath trees and beneath 3
sisters (incl Bertha & Kate) RWJC

In Kelly's Directory of 1879,1885 he is listed as a Shop Keeper

Noted events in his life were:

• 1841 Census: (aged 10), 1841, Winterbourne Down.

• 1851 Census: An Engineer, Kendalshire, Winterbourne, Gloucestershire.

• 1861 Census: An Engineer (aged 29 Born Bitton), 1861, Winterbourne Down.

• 1871 Census: Engine Fitter at Coal Works (Aged 41 born Bitton), 1871, Winterbourne.

• 1881 Census: An Engine Fitter (age 51 born Bitton), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1891 Census: Engine Fitter (aged 61 born Wick), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1901 Census: Retired Engine Fitter (age 70 born Wick),Winterbourne, Gloucestershire.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 25 F    i. Mary Anna Coombs was born on 07 Dec 1864 in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire.
+ 26 F    ii. Bertha Emily Coombs was born on 17 Feb 1867 in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire, died in Feb 1939 in Downend, at age 72, and was buried on 14 Feb 1939 in Winterbourne Down.

She never married.

+ 27 M    iii. Frederick James Coombes was born on 23 Jun 1869 in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire, died on 01 Mar 1946, at age 76, and was buried in Mar 1946 in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead.
+ 28 F    iv. Kate Maria Coombs was born on 02 May 1871 in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire, died in Apr 1957 in Cleeve Hill, at age 85, and was buried on 06 Apr 1957 in Winterbourne Down.

She never married.

+ 29 M    v. Philip John Coombs was born in 1873 in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire and died in 1952, at age 79.
20. John Webbelee was born on 20 Apr 1834 in Bristol and died on 14 Feb 1847 in Pennywell Road, Bristol, at age 12. The cause of his death was abcess in Hip (not certified no medical attendant).

Birth Notes: Gideon And Bethesda Chapels Newfoundland & Great Bristol-Non Conform, Bristol, Gloucester

Noted events in his life were:

• 1841 Census: (aged 7), 1841, Canning St. Pennywell Rd, Bristol.

21. James Webbelee was born on 24 Jun 1836 in Bristol, died on 21 Oct 1837 in Stoke Gifford, at age 1, and was buried on 29 Oct 1837 in Stoke Gifford.

Birth Notes: Gideon & Bethesda Chapels Newfoundland and Greater Bristol Non-Conformist

Death Notes: Possible GRO for Dec 1837 but largely illegible

22. Joseph Webbelee was born in 1839 in Mangotsfield and died on 10 Feb 1864 in Pennywell Road, Bristol, at age 25. The cause of his death was renal Disease.

Noted events in his life were:

• 1841 Census: (aged 2), 1841, Canning St. Pennywell Rd, Bristol.

• 1851 Census: Mangotsfield.

• 1861 Census: Carpenter, 1861, St Philip & Jacob, Bristol. Somewhere (illegible) to the north of Pennywell Rd with mother Ann and brother Phillip RG9/1733 141 p 33

• He worked as a Master Carpenter.

23. Silas Webbelee was born on 06 Jul 1841 in Pennywell Road, Bristol and died betw 1859 and 1877.

Birth Notes: Birth Certificate 6th July 1841 at Pennywell Rd, St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol to Jacob and Ann (formally Philips) Jacob is a Carpenter and he notifies on 4-Aug-1841.

Death Notes: Death Duty Register for Father Jacob states that Silas Pre deceased mother Ann

General Notes: Known to be alive when his father Jacob's will was written in 1859 even though I haven't found him on the 1861 census for Gloucestershire. The death duty registers state that he pre-deceased he mother but I have found no registered death between 1859 and 1877 either home or abroad.

Noted events in his life were:

• 1851 Census: Mangotsfield.

24. Phillip Webbelee was born in 1844 in Mangotsfield, died on 22 Jun 1866 in Bromley Heath, Mangotsfield, at age 22, and was buried on 27 Jun 1866 in Stoke Gifford. The cause of his death was abcesses on different parts of the body. No Medical Attendant.

Birth Notes: GRO Q Sep 1844 Clifton

Death Notes: Certificate states on 22nd June 1866 at Bromley Heath, Mangotsfield aged 22 a Carpenter of Abcesses on different parts of the body No Medical Attendant.
Informant was Mary Coombs (of Winterbourne) Present at the death

Burial Notes: a Philip was buried 27-Jun-1866 aged 22 at Stoke Gifford previous abode Downend - South Gloucs Burials Index

Noted events in his life were:

• 1851 Census: Mangotsfield.

• 1861 Census: Carpenter, 1861, St Philip & Jacob, Bristol. Somewhere (illegible) to the north of Pennywell Rd with mother Ann and brother Joseph RG9/1733 141 p 33

• He worked as a Carpenter.


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25. Mary Anna Coombs was born on 07 Dec 1864 in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire.

General Notes: RWJC only identified as 'Girl to Australia'

Noted events in her life were:

• 1871 Census: (aged 6 born Winterbourne), 1871, Winterbourne.

• 1881 Census: (age 16 born Winterbourne), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

26. Bertha Emily Coombs was born on 17 Feb 1867 in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire, died in Feb 1939 in Downend, at age 72, and was buried on 14 Feb 1939 in Winterbourne Down.

Death Notes: GRO Mar 1939 Kingswood aged 71

Living at 74 Cleeve Hill, Downend

General Notes: RWJC identified as a self-employed dressmaker in Mangotsfield, Died unmarried
Buried at Winterbourne Down with 2 Sisters (incl Kate) beneath trees and
above parents RWJC/AM
Grave not found 2003 ADC/GMK

Noted events in her life were:

• 1871 Census: (aged 4 born Winterbourne), 1871, Winterbourne.

• 1881 Census: (age 14 born Winterbourne), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1891 Census: Dressmaker (aged 24 born Winterbourne), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1901 Census: A Dressmaker (age 30 born Winterbourne)Working From Home,Winterbourne Down. Working on own account From Home

She never married.

27. Frederick James Coombes was born on 23 Jun 1869 in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire, died on 01 Mar 1946, at age 76, and was buried in Mar 1946 in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead.

Death Notes: GRO Q Mar 1946 Wallasey

Noted events in his life were:

• 1871 Census: (aged 1 born Winterbourne), 1871, Winterbourne.

• 1881 Census: (age 11 born Winterbourne), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1891 Census: Steam Engine Maker-Fitter (Age 25 born Winterbourne), 163 Granton Rd, Everton, Liverpool.

• 1901 Census: A fitter foreman (age 35 born Winterbourne),163 Granton Rd, Everton, Liverpool.

• He was buried at the Grave 12C in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead in 1946.

Frederick married Kate Noyce , daughter of Alfred Noyce and Sarah Fripp , on 24 Dec 1889 in Kingscote, Gloucestershire. Kate was born on 13 Dec 1863 in Broughton, Hampshire, christened on 07 Feb 1864 in Broughton, Hampshire, died on 22 Apr 1948, at age 84, and was buried in Apr 1948 in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead.

Marriage Notes: Marriage Certificate 24th Dec 1889 at the Parish Church, Kingscote, Gloucestershire after Banns by A W Cornwall. Witnesses are Alfred Noyce and Charles A Daniels
Frederick James Coombs aged 22 an Engineer of Everton, Father James Coombs is an Engineer
Kate Noyce aged 25 of Kingscote, Father Alfred is a Schoolmaster

Of the witnesses Alfred Noyce is Kate's father, he is a now a resident of Kingscote.

Noted events in her life were:

• 1871 Census: (aged 7 Born Broughton), 1871, Broughton Gifford, Wiltshire.

• 1881 Census: A School Teacher (age 17 born Broughton), The Schoolhouse, Bradford On Avon.

• 1891 Census: (age 25 born Stockbridge), 163 Granton Rd, Everton, Liverpool.

• 1901 Census: (age 35 born Stockbridge, Hants),163 Granton Rd, Everton, Liverpool.

• She was buried at the Grave 12c in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead in 1948. look at grave 14c as well


Children from this marriage were:

+ 30 F    i. Kathleen Edith Mary Coombes was born in Jun 1892 in Liverpool, was christened on 23 Sep 1892 in Winterbourne Down, died on 11 Jun 1911 in Poulton cum Seacombe, at age 19, and was buried in 1911 in Grave 12C Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead.

She never married.

+ 31 F    ii. Evelyn Margaret Coombes was born on 24 Mar 1894 in Liverpool, was christened on 07 Aug 1894 in Winterbourne Down, died on 13 Jun 1980 in Wallasey, at age 86, and was buried in 1980 in Grave 12C (Look At 14C As Well) Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead.

She never married.

+ 32 M    iii. Frederick James Coombes was born in 1896 in Liverpool and died about 1932, about age 36.
+ 33 M    iv. Reginald Walter James Coombes was born on 23 Feb 1907 in Poulton, The Wirral, died on 06 Jul 1987 in Bath, at age 80, and was buried in 1987 in Bath.
28. Kate Maria Coombs was born on 02 May 1871 in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire, died in Apr 1957 in Cleeve Hill, at age 85, and was buried on 06 Apr 1957 in Winterbourne Down.

Birth Notes: Birth Certificate on 2nd May 1871 at Winterbourne to James and Mary (formally Webbelee) James is an Engine Fitter, Mary notifies on 9-Jun-1871

Death Notes:

General Notes: RWJC identified as a Schoolteacher (infants) in Mangotsfield, died unmarried
Buried at Winterbourne Down with 2 Sisters (incl Bertha) beneath trees
and above parents. RWJC/AM
Grave not found in 2003 ADC/GMK

Noted events in her life were:

• 1881 Census: (age born Winterbourne), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1891 Census: (aged 19 born Winterbourne), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1901 Census: A School Teacher (age 28 born Winterbourne),Winterbourne Down.

She never married.

29. Philip John Coombs was born in 1873 in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire and died in 1952, at age 79.

Death Notes:
GRO poss Q Dec 1952 Kingswood Philip J age 79

General Notes: RWJC Identified as an Engineer in charge CoalPit Heath

Noted events in his life were:

• 1881 Census: (age 7 born Winterbourne), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1891 Census: Engine Fitter (aged 17 born Winterbourne), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1901 Census: An Engine Fitter (age 27 born Winterbourne),Winterbourne Down.

Philip married Isabel Bird .

Marriage Notes: Marriages Dec 1910

Bird Isabella Bristol


Children from this marriage were:

+ 34 M    i. Stewart Coombs .

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30. Kathleen Edith Mary Coombes was born in Jun 1892 in Liverpool, was christened on 23 Sep 1892 in Winterbourne Down, died on 11 Jun 1911 in Poulton cum Seacombe, at age 19, and was buried in 1911 in Grave 12C Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead. The cause of her death was pulmonary Tuberculosis.

Death Notes: Death Certificate on 11th Jun 1911 at 22 The Grove, Poolton cum Seacombe, aged 19, of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Certified by Henry Buxton MD, Daughter of Frederick James Coombes a Mechanical Engineer he is present at her death and notifies on 12-Jun-1911

Noted events in her life were:

• 1901 Census: (age 8 born Liverpool),163 Granton Rd, Everton, Liverpool.

• She was buried at the Grave 12C in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead in 1911. (Look At 14C As Well)

She never married.

31. Evelyn Margaret Coombes was born on 24 Mar 1894 in Liverpool, was christened on 07 Aug 1894 in Winterbourne Down, died on 13 Jun 1980 in Wallasey, at age 86, and was buried in 1980 in Grave 12C (Look At 14C As Well) Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead.

Christening Notes:August 7th, Eveline Margaret Coombes Parish Magazine

General Notes: A Schoolteacher of Art at Somerville School, Poulton Road.
Not Present on 1901 Census

Noted events in her life were:

• 1901 Census: NOT ON CENSUS, .

• She was buried in Grave 12C Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead in 1980. (Look At 14C As Well)

She never married.

32. Frederick James Coombes was born in 1896 in Liverpool and died about 1932, about age 36.

General Notes: A chartered accountant (Director)

Noted events in his life were:

• 1901 Census: (age 4 born Liverpool),163 Granton Rd, Everton, Liverpool.

Frederick married Renee Lawson in 1926 in Birkenhead.

Marriage Notes: GRO Dec 1926 Birkenhead


Children from this marriage were:

+ 35 M    i. Living
33. Reginald Walter James Coombes was born on 23 Feb 1907 in Poulton, The Wirral, died on 06 Jul 1987 in Bath, at age 80, and was buried in 1987 in Bath.

General Notes: In a conversation with GMC he thought that his Great Great Great Grandfather came from Radstock, but moved to Winterbourne. His grandfather was an engineer in charge of the mine at Coalpit Heath (nearby), his father may have fallen out and moved to Liverpool ( Bootle/Sandhills ) before his firm was move to Birkenhead. He remembers Deveraux Drive, Seacombe (was there on 14th June 1907 aged 4 months) and The Grove, Poulton. One of his earlier memories was of his sister, Kathleen, threatening to 'pull the chain' whilst he was on the toilet! He could have been no more than 4 years old at the time. He became Chief Electrical Engineer at Stothert and Pitt and invented improvements to Electro-magnitic brakes used in cranes, patent GB 541310
DRC has a copy of his retirement announcement.

Noted events in his life were:

• On 14 Jun 1907 at Deveraux Drive, Seacombe

Reginald married Violet Iris Jenkins , daughter of William David Jenkins and Florence Margaret Dunham Weir Bonar , on 15 Sep 1932 in Egremont. Violet was born on 19 Jun 1908 in Wallasey and died on 03 Dec 1976 in Bath, at age 68.

Marriage Notes: GRO Sep 1932 Birkenhead


Children from this marriage were:

+ 36 F    i. Living
+ 37 M    ii. Living
+ 38 F    iii. Living
34. Stewart Coombs .

General Notes: RWJC idenified as Lloyds Insurance inspector in Gibraltar, married with Children.

Noted events in his life were:

• Misc Note: To Gibraltar.


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