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)
On the night of the 6th June 1841 John Francis (54), a blacksmith, is living with his wife Jane (56) at Gangsdown Hill, Nuffield, Oxfordshire. Two doors away lives a William Francis (possibly their son) with his wife Sarah, along with their sons Henry (3), John (2) and William (5 months).
Death
John Francis was buried in Nuffield on the 15th November 1841 at the age of 57.
His wife Jane is listed as a widow in the 1851 census.