John Francis Senior
| Born: | Died: | Married: 15th June 1811 | Mother: Martha Diggins | Father: William Francis | Descendant: William Francis |
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John Francis was the father of William Francis.
He was probably born in 1784, and baptised in Nuffield on the 19th September 1784. His parents being William Francis and Martha Francis (nee Diggins).
He was listed in the census and baptism records of his children as a blacksmith.
Marriage
John married Jane Ashby in the parish of Nuffield, Oxfordshire, on the 15th June 1811. The witnesses were James Ashby and Elizebeth Turner.
Children
- Harriet Francis (born circa 1811, buried 21st December 1814)
- William Francis (baptised 25th December 1814)
- Henry Francis (baptised 13th September 1818)