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Tarrant ~ Sixth Generation

    Issue of Mary Tarrant and William Gillett  
1.   Hannah GILLETT
Birth of Hannah Gillett 11 Nov 1808, bap 2 Apr 1809 at Great Coxwell, Berkshire, dau of William Gillett & Mary (ref Ancestry Select Baptisms).

Marr reg Dec qtr 1837 at Headington dist, Oxfordshire of Hannah Gillett to Richard CAVE (ref FreeBMD). The marriage was 30 Oct 1837 at the parish of St Giles with St Mary, Oxford; Richard was full age, Widower, Baker, residence Pheasant Inn, St Giles, son of Robert Cave, Sawyer; Hannah was full age, spinster, residence Great Coxwell, Berkshire, dau of William Gillett, Blacksmith; witnesses William Belcher, Ann Cotton (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire CofE Marriages). Legally speaking, this marriage was prohibited under the 1835 Marriage Act, marriage to deceased wife's sister, though it would have been legal if taken abroad. The law was not changed until 1907. This would account for the comment in her Probate record naming her as Cave otherwise Gillett, spinster.

Bap of Richard Cave 1 May 1814 at Lambourne, Berkshire, son of Robert Cave & Elizabeth (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings). He had previously been married to Hannah's sister Susan, who died in 1836.

Ref 1841 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Great Coxwell. Registration district of Faringdon. Address: Great Coxwell.
Together with her parents William & Mary Gillett, Richard's son (with Susan) William (4), and their children Mary (2), Robert (2 mths):
Richard Cave. Age 25. Baker. Born in Berkshire.
Hannah Cave. Age 30. Born in Berkshire.

Ref 1851 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Great Coxwell. Registration District of Faringdon. Address: House.
Together with children Mary (12), Robert (10), Susan (8), Sarah (7), Elizabeth (5):
Richard Cave. Head. Mar. Age 37. Baker. Born Berks Lambourn.
Hannah Cave. Wife. Mar. Age 42. Born Berks Great Coxwell.

Ref 1861 census. Berkshire, England. Parish of Great Coxwell. Registration District of Faringdon. Address: Baker.
Together with children Robert (20), Susan (18), Sarah (17), Elizabeth (16):
Richard Cave. Head. Mar. Age 47. Baker. Born Lambourn Berkshire.
Hannah Cave. Wife. Mar. Age 52. Born Great Coxwell Berks.

In 1867 Richard Cave, Great Coxwell, baker was made bankrupt (ref British Newspapers, Berkshire Chronicle Sat 23 Mar 1867).

Ref 1871 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Great Coxwell. Registration District of Faringdon. Address: Great Coxwell.
Richard Cave. Head. Mar. Age 57. Baker. Born Berks Lamborne.
Hannah Cave. Wife. Mar. Age 62. Born Berks Great Coxwell.

Ref 1881 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Coleshill. Registration District of Faringdon. Address: Village.
Together with dau Elizabeth Teagle (35) and family:
Richard Cave. Head. Mar. Age 67. Baker & Market Garden 7 acres. Born Berks Lambourne.
Hannah Cave. Wife. Mar. Age 72. Born Berks Gt Coxwell.

Ref 1891 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Great Coxwell. Registration district of Faringdon. Address: Great Coxwell.
Richard Cave. Head. Mar. Age 77. Baker. Born Lambourne Berks.
Hannah Cave. Wife. Mar. Age 82. Born Great Coxwell Berks.

Death reg of Richard Cave Dec qtr 1895 at Faringdon dist age 80 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found.

Hannah died 11 Mar 1897. Death reg of Hannah Cave Mar qtr 1897 at Faringdon dist age 88 (ref FreeBMD).
"CAVE otherwise GILLETT Hannah of Great Coxwell near Faringdon Berkshire spinster died 11 March 1897 Probate Oxford 9 July to James George farmer Effects £12 10s." (ref Ancestry National Probate).












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    Children:  
  1. Mary CAVE born 1838 at Great Coxwell, Berkshire  
  2. Robert CAVE born 1841 at Great Coxwell, Berkshire  
  3. Susan CAVE born 1842 at Great Coxwell, Berkshire  
  4. Sarah CAVE born 1843 at Great Coxwell, Berkshire  
  5. Elizabeth CAVE born 1845 at Great Coxwell, Berkshire  
  6. Martha CAVE born 1847 at Great Coxwell, Berkshire  
  7. Richard CAVE born 1849 at Great Coxwell, Berkshire
 
2.   Susan GILLETT
Birth of Susan Gillett 12 Dec 1811, bap 29 Dec 1811 at Great Coxwell, Berkshire, dau of William Gillett & Mary (ref Ancestry Select Baptisms).

Marriage 1 Feb 1834 at Great Coxwell, Berkshire of Susan Gillett to Richard CAVE (ref Ancestry England Select Marriages). Bap of Richard Cave 1 May 1814 at Lambourne, Berkshire, son of Robert Cave & Elizabeth (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).

Burial of Susan Cave 20 Oct 1836 at St Giles, Great Coxwell, age 24, residence Charney, Berkshire (ref fmp Berkshire Burial Index).
Richard married Susan's elder sister Hannah GILLETT on 30 Oct 1837. See above.
 
    Children:  
  1. Richard CAVE born 1835 at Charney, Berkshire  
  2. William CAVE born 1836 at Coxwell, Berkshire
 
    Issue of Isaac Tarrant or Tarry and Hannah Roberts  
1.   William TARRANT
Birth of William Tarrant 7 Aug 1805, bap 16 Jan 1806 at Great Coxwell, Berkshire, son of Isaac Tarrant & Hannah (ref Ancestry English Births)

Ref 1841 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Great Coxwell. Registration district of Faringdon. Address: Great Coxwell.
Together with his mother, and unknown Emma Tarrant:
William Tarrant. Age 31. Ag Lab. Born in Berkshire.
Emma Tarrant. Age 6. Born in Berkshire.

Death reg of William Tarrant Mar qtr 1851 at Faringdon dist, age 45 (ref GRO Index).
Burial of William Tarrant 12 Mar 1851 at St Giles, Great Coxwell, age 45, residence Little Coxwell (ref fmp Berkshire Burial Index).



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2.   Isaac TARRANT
Birth of Isaac Tarrant 25 Oct 1806, bap 23 Nov 1806 at Great Coxwell, Berkshire, son of Isaac Tarrant & Hannah (ref Ancestry English Births).

Marriage 2 May 1833 at Worfield, Shropshire of Isaac Tarrant to Elizabeth YATES (ref Ancestry England Select Marriages). Bap of Elizabeth Yates 5 May 1805 at Claverley, Shropshire, dau of Thomas & Elizabeth (ref fmp Shropshire Baptisms).

Ref 1841 census. Shropshire, England. Civil Parish of Worfield. Registration district of Bridgnorth. Address: Hollond.
Together with children Wm (6), Mary Ann (5), Charles (4), Isaac (1), Elizabeth (3 mths):
Isaac Tarrant. Age 34. Carpenter. Not born in Shropshire.
Elizabeth Tarrant. Age 35. Born in Shropshire.

Ref 1851 census. Shropshire, England. Civil Parish of Worfield. Registration district of Bridgnorth. Address: Worfield.
Together with children William (16), Mary Ann (14), Charles (13), Isaac (11), Elizabeth (10), Hellen (8):
Isaac Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 44. Carpenter. Born Berkshire Coxwell.
Elizabeth Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 44. Born Salop Claverley.

Death reg of Elizabeth Tarrant Sep qtr 1858 at Bridgnorth, Shropshire, age 52 (ref GRO Index).
Note that she and her daughter Elizabeth died in the same month.
Death of Elizth Tarrant 16 Aug 1858, burial 18 Aug 1858 at Worfield, Shropshire, age 52 (ref fmp Shropshire Burials).

Ref 1861 census. Shropshire, England. Civil Parish of Worfield. Registration district of Bridgnorth. Address: Hallon.
Together with children Isaac (21), Helen (18):
Isaac Tarrant. head. Wid. Age 53. Carpenter & Joiner Master empl son. Born Berks Great Coxwell.

Ref 1871 census. Shropshire, England. Civil Parish of Worfield. Registration district of Bridgnorth. Address: Hallon.
Together with dau Helen (27):
Isaac Tarrant. Head. Wid. Age 63. Carpenter Master employing 1 man. Born Berks Great Coxwell.

Ref 1881 census. Shropshire, England. Civil Parish of Worfield. Registration district of Bridgnorth. Address: Worfield.
Together with dau Helen (36) and granddau Elizabeth (12), dau of Isaac Rex:
Isaac Tarrant. Head. Wid. Age 74. Builder. Born Berks Coxwell.

Death reg of Isaac Tarrant Mar qtr 1886 at Bridgnorth dist age 79 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found.
Burial of Isaac Tarrant 11 Jan 1886 at Worfield, age 79 (ref fmp Shropshire Burials).






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    Children:  
  1. William TARRANT bap 1835 at Worfield, Shropshire  
  2. Mary Ann TARRANT bap 1836 at Worfield, Shropshire  
  3. Charles TARRANT born 1837, bap 1837 at Worfield, Shropshire  
  4. Isaac Rex TARRANT born 1839, bap 1839 at Worfield, Shropshire  
  5. Elizabeth TARRANT born 1841, bap 1841 at Worfield, Shropshire  
  6. Helen TARRANT born 1842, bap 1843 at Worfield, Shropshire
 
3.   Alexander TARRANT
Birth of Alexander Tarrant 20 Sep 1808, bap 17 Sep 1809 at Great Coxwell, Berkshire, son of Isaac Tarrant & Hannah (ref Ancestry English Births)
No further information found.
 
4.   Charles TARRANT
Birth of Charles Tarrent [sic] 11 Nov 1811, bap 8 Dec 1811 at Great Coxwell, Berkshire, son of Isaac Tarrant & Hannah (ref Ancestry English Births).

Marr reg Dec qtr 1839 at Oxford dist, Oxfordshire of Charles Tarrant to Mary PACEY (ref FreeBMD). The marriage was 31 Oct 1839 at the parish of Saint Thomas; Charles was of the parish of Great Coxwell in the County of Berks, and Mary was of this parish; married by Licence; witnesses Martha Pacey, James Ford (ref Ancestry Oxford Marriages). Mary was born c1821, dau of James and Jane Pacey (as in 1841 census) but bap not found.

Ref 1841 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of St Thomas. Registration district of Oxford. Address: Park End Street.
At the home of James Pacey and family, and with Mary A Tarrant (10), presumably her daughter Mary Ann aged about 10 months:
Mary Tarrant. Age 20. Born in Oxfordshire.
Charles not found in census.

Ref 1851 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Standlake. Registration district of Witney. Address: Standlake.
Together with children Maryann (10), James P (8), Charles (2) and Charles' mother Hannah Tarrant (72):
Charles Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 38. General Dealer. Born Berks Coxwell.
Mary Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 30. Born Oxford.

Ref 1861 census. Oxfordshire, England. Parish of Oxford St Ebbe. Registration dist of Oxford. Address: 10 Gas Street.
Together with son James Pacey Tarrent (18):
Charles Tarrent [sic]. Head. Mar. Age 49. Formerly Horse Dealer. Born Berks Coxwell.
Mary Tarrent. Wife. Mar. Age 40. Seamstress. Born Oxford.

Death reg of Charles Tarrant Dec qtr 1862 at Oxford dist age 50 (ref GRO Index). No probate found.
Burial of Charles Tarrant 27 Dec 1862 at Oxford Holy Trinity, Oxfordshire, age 51, abode Gas Street (ref Ancestry, Oxford Burials).

No further information found about Mary Tarrant.







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    Children:  
  1. Mary Ann TARRANT born 1840 at Oxford, Oxfordshire  
  2. James Pacey TARRANT born 1842 at Oxford, Oxfordshire  
  3. Jane TARRANT born 1846 at Oxford, Oxfordshire  
  4. Charles TARRANT born 1849 at Standlake, Oxfordshire
 
    Issue of Richard Tarrant and Frances Milsum  
1.   Aaron TARRANT
Bap of Aaron Tarrantt [sic]13 Apr 1798 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, son of Richard & Frances (ref Ancestry Select Births & Christenings).

Marriage 10 Oct 1827 at Wantage, Berkshire of Aaron Tarrant to Ann BINT; Aaron was of Stanford in the Vale; by Licence (ref Pallot's Marriage Index in Ancestry). Bap of Ann Bint 4 Dec 1803 at Lambourn, Berkshire, dau of John Bint & Ann (ref fmp England Births & Baptisms).

Ref 1841 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Stanford. Registration district of Faringdon. Address: Stanford.
Together with children Jane (10), Richard (10), Aaron (8), Ann (7), Mary (5):
Aaron Tarrant. Age 45. Publican. Born in Berkshire.
Ann Tarrant. Age 40. Born in Berkshire.

Death reg of Aaron Tarrant Mar qtr 1849 at Faringdon dist, Berkshire age 50 (ref GRO Index).
Burial of Aaron Tarrant 5 Jan 1849 at St Denys, Stanford in the Vale, age 50, residence Stanford, Berkshire (ref fmp Berkshire Burial Index).

Ref 1851 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Stanford in the Vale. Registration District of Faringdon. Address: Horse & Jockey Inn.
Together with children Aaron (19), Ann (17), Mary (16):
Ann Tarrant. Head. Wid. Age 50. Maltster and Victualler. Born Berks Lambourne.

Death reg of Ann Tarrant Dec qtr 1854 at Faringdon dist, Berkshire age 56 (ref GRO Index).
Burial of Ann Tarrant 11 Dec 1854 at St Denys, Stanford in the Vale, age 58, residence Stanford (ref fmp Berkshire Burial Index).
Note slight discrepancy in her age.






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    Children:  
  1. Jane TARRANT bap 1828 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire  
  2. Richard TARRANT bap 1830 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire  
  3. Aaron TARRANT bap 1832 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire  
  4. Ann TARRANT bap 1834 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire  
  5. Mary TARRANT bap 1835 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire  
2.   Mary Ann TARRANT
Bap of Mary Ann Tarrantt [sic] 29 Nov 1799 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, dau of Richard & Frances (ref Ancestry & FS).
No further information found.
 
3.   Richard TARRANT
Bap of Richard Tarrantt [sic] 22 Mar 1801 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, son of Richard & Frances (ref Ancestry & FS).
No further information found.
 
    Issue of Michael Tarrant and Ann Whipp  
1.   Hannah TARRANT
Bap of Hannah Tarrant 17 Nov 1799 at Faringdon, Berkshire, dau of Michael Tarrant & Ann (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).

Her father was a Tailor, and the family had moved to Essex by 1811.

Marriage 2 Jan 1825 at Wanstead, Essex of Hannah Tarrant to Richard HASSULL; his residence was Wanstead, Essex (ref fmp England Marriages).
Birth of Richard HASSELL 12 May 1796, bap 7 Apr 1796 at Saint Leonards, Shoreditch, London, son of Francis Carlos Tennant Hassell & Sarah (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).

Richard was listed as a Grocer at least up to 1833.

Ref 1841 census. Middlesex, England. Civil Parish of Stepney. Registration district of Stepney. Address: Commercial Road.
Together with children Finetta (13), Henry (4), Mary (2 1/12), Louisa (1):
Richard Hassell. Age 40. Clothier. Born in Middlesex.
Hannah Hassell. Age 40. Not born in Middlesex.

In March 1851 the Partnership between Richard Hassell and his brother in law Richard Tarrant was dissolved:
"Partnerships Dissolved. Richard Hassell and Richard Tarrant, Bedford-place, Commercial-road, wholesale and retail clothiers and slopsellers" (ref British Newspapers, Globe, Wed 26 Mar 1851).

Ref 1851 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Stepney. Registration district of Stepney. Address: Stepney.
Together with children Finetta (23), Harry (14), Mary Ann (12), Alfred (7):
Richard Hassell. Head. Mar. Age 55. Tailor. Born Kingsland, Mid.
Hannah Hassell. Wife. Age 51. Born Berks.

Not found in 1861 census.
Hannah died 8 Dec 1870. Death reg of Hannah Hassell Dec qtr 1870 at Mile End Old Town, Middlesex, age 71 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found.
"DEATHS. On the 8th inst., Hannah, the beloved wife of Richard Hassell, 3, St. Helen's terrace, Mile-end-road, aged 71." (ref British Newspapers, Daily Telegraph & Courier, Tue 13 Dec 1870).

Richard died 21 Feb 1871. Death reg of Richard Hassell Mar qtr 1871 at Mile End Old Town, Middlesex, age 75 (ref FreeBMD).
"DEATHS. On the 21st ult., at 3, St. Helen's-terrace, Mile-end-road, Mr. Richard Hassell, late of Commercial-road East." (ref British Newspapers, Morning Advertiser, Mon 6 Mar 1871).

"HASSELL Richard. Effects under £5,000. 16 March. The Will with a Codicil of Richard Hassell late of 3 St. Helen's-terrace Mile-End-road in the County of Middlesex Gentleman who died 21 February 1871 at 3 St. Helen's-terrace was proved at the Principal Registry by Henry John Field of 8 Friday-street in the City of London Warehouseman and Meredith Owen of 3 St. Helen's-terrace Law Stationer two of the Executors." (ref Ancestry National Probate)











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    Children:  
  1. Finetta HASSELL bap 1829 at St Dunstan, Stepney, Middlesex  
  2. Ann HASSELL bap 1829 at St Dunstan, Stepney, Middlesex  
  3. Ellen Louisa HASSELL bap 1831 at St Dunstan, Stepney, Middlesex  
  4. Richard Govey HASSELL bap 1833 at St Dunstan, Stepney, Middlesex  
  5. Henry HASSELL bap 1837 at St Dunstan, Stepney, Middlesex  
  6. Mary Ann HASSELL born 1839 at Stepney, Middlesex  
  7. Louisa HASSELL born 1840 at Stepney, Middlesex  
  8. Alfred Moseley HASSELL born 1844 at Stepney, Middlesex
 
2.   Isaac TARRANT
Born c1808 at Letcombe, Berkshire (ref census). Assumed to fit here because of move to Plaistow, Essex. Letcomb is about 12 miles from the centre of Faringdon.

Marriage 25 May 1827 at St Leonards, Shoreditch of Isaac Tarrant to Ann STRONG; bachelor and spinster, both were of the parish; witnesses Thos J France, Jemima France (ref Ancestry London Marriages). Ann was born c1802 at Stanford, Berkshire (ref census).

Ref 1841 census. Essex, England. Civil Parish of West Ham. Registration district of West Ham. Address: City Mill Lane.
Isaac Tarrant. Age 35. Not born in Essex.
Ann Tarrant. Age 35. Not born in Essex.

Ref 1851 census. Essex, England. Civil Parish of West Ham. Registration district of West Ham. Address: Laboratory Yard.
Isaac Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 43. Manufacturing Chemist. Born Berks Letcomb.
Ann Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 49. Born Berks Stanford.

Ref 1861 census. Essex, England. Parish of West Ham All Saints. Registration district of West Ham. Address: High St.
Isaac Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 53. Manufacturing Chemist. Born Berkshire Letcomb.
Ann Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 59. Born Berkshire Stanford.
Ellen Hireson. Niece. Age 13. Born Essex Stratford. [Her mother's name was Strong.]

Ref 1871 census. Essex, England. Civil Parish of West Ham. Registration district of West Ham. Address: No 7 Ashburton Terrace.
Isaac Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 65. Working Chemist. Born Berks Letcom.
Ana Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 70. Born Berks Stanford.

Death reg of Ann Tarrant Jun qtr 1877 at West Ham dist age 75 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found.

Ref 1881 census. Essex, England. Civil Parish of West Ham. Registration district of West Ham. Address: 2 North St.
At the home of Ann Lamb (40), Niece, Wid [formerly Strong]:
lsaac Tarrant. Head. Wid. Age 73. Retired chemist. Born Berks Letcomb.

Isaac died 22 May 1885. Death reg of Isaac Tarrant Jun qtr 1885 at West Ham dist age 77 (ref FreeBMD).
"TARRANT Isaac. Personal Estate £993 8s. 25 July. The Will of Isaac Tarrant late of 2 North-street Plaistow in the County of Essex who died 22 May 1885 at 2 North-street was proved at the Principal Registry by John Hireson of City-Mill-yard Stratford in the said County Foreman Chemist one of the Executors." (ref Ancestry National Probate)






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3.   Louisa TARRANT
Born c1811 at Plaistow, Essex, baptism not found.

Ref 1841 census. Essex, England. Civil Parish of West Ham. Registration district of West Ham. Address: High Street.
Together with her mother and brother:
Louisa Tarrant. Age 25. Born in Essex.

Ref 1851 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Stepney. Registration district of Stepney. Address: 41 King Street.
Together with her brother and a servant:
Louisa Tarrant. Sister. Unm. Age 40. Born Essex Plaistow.

Ref 1861 census. Essex, England. Parish of West Ham All Saints. Registration district of West Ham. Address: High St.
Louisa Tarrant. Head. Unm. Age 50. Mistress. Born Essex Plaistow.
Together with 2 servants.

Ref 1871 census. Middlesex, England. Civil Parish of Tottenham. Registration District of Edmonton. Address: High Road, The Limes.
At the home of Joseph Wilkinson (34), Timber Merchant, and family: [niece Miriam Volckman on generation 7]
Louise Tarrant. Visitor. Unm. Age 60. Income from Dividend. Born Essex Plaistow.

Ref 1881 census. Essex, England. Civil Parish of West Ham. Registration district of West Ham. Address: Salesbury House, Carnarvon Road.
At the home of Walter J Nunn (41), Artist, and family:
Louisa Tarrant. Boarder. Unm. Age 69. Born Essex Plaistow.

Louisa died 12 Jul 1884. Death reg of Louisa Tarrant Sep qtr 1884 at Romford dist, Essex, age 73 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found.
"DEATHS. TARRANT - On the 12th inst., at Ilford, Louisa Tarrant, in her 74th year." (ref British Newspapers, Globe, Tues 15 Jul 1884)



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4.   Richard TARRANT
Born c1813 at Plaistow, Essex, baptism not found.

Ref 1841 census. Essex, England. Civil Parish of West Ham. Registration district of West Ham. Address: High Street.
Together with his mother and sister:
Richard Tarrant. Age 25. Tailor. Born in Essex.

In March 1851 the Partnership between Richard Hassell and his brother in law Richard Tarrant was dissolved:
"Partnerships Dissolved. Richard Hassell and Richard Tarrant, Bedford-place, Commercial-road, wholesale and retail clothiers and slopsellers" (ref British Newspapers, Globe, Wed 26 Mar 1851).

Ref 1851 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Stepney. Address: 41 King Street.
Together with his sister Louisa and a servant:
Richard Tarrant. Head. Unm. Age 38. Master Tailor. Born Essex Plaistow.

Death reg of Richard Tarrant Dec qtr 1859 at Stepney dist age 46 (ref GRO Index). No probate found.



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5.   Rachael Elizabeth TARRANT
Birth of Rachael Elizabeth Tarrant 30 May 1815 at Stratford, Essex, bap 4 Aug 1816 at Bromley St Leonard St Mary, London, dau of Michael & Ann Tarrant; residence Stratford, Taylor (ref Ancestry London Births and Baps).

Marriage 26 Sep 1835 at St Leonard St Mary, Bromley of Rachel Elizabeth Tarrant to Charles Henry WESTON; Charles was of this parish, bachelor; Rachel was of this parish, spinster, a Minor, "with the consent of Michael Tarrant the natural and lawful father of the said minor"; witnesses were Charles Weston, Louisa Tarrant, Mary Anne Hussey [see also the middle name of Rachael's sister]. Rachael's signature is unclear on the form. Charles was born c1815 at Marylebone, Middlesex (ref 1861 census).

Ref 1841 census. Middlesex, England. Civil Parish of Stepney. Registration district of Stepney. Address: Hayfield Place.
Together with children John (5) Chas (3), Elizbth (2):
Charles Weston. Age 26. Clerk. Born in Middlesex.
Rachael Weston. Age 26. Not born in Middlesex.

Ref 1851 census. Buckinghamshire, England. Civil Parish of Linslade. Registration district of Leighton Buzzard. Address: New Road.
Together with children John (14), Elizabeth (11), William Harry (9), Louisa Garner (6), Benjamin Dent (5), Edward (1):
Charles Henry Weston. Head. Mar. Age 35. Clerk to a Merchant. Born London Middlesex.
Rachael Elizabeth Weston. Wife. Mar. Age 35. Clerk's Wife. Born Plaistow Essex.
[Linslade district was in Bucks from 1837, but Leighton Buzzard was in Beds from 1837, so there are conflicting County names where they overlap.]

Ref 1861 census. Middlesex, England. Civil Parish of Bow. Registration district of Poplar. Address: [obscure] Rd.
Together with children William H (19), Benjamin (15), Thomas (8), Martin (5):
Charles Henry Weston. Head. Mar. Age 45. Accountant. Born Middlesex Marylebone.
Rachael E Weston. Wife. Mar. Age 45. Born Essex Plaistow.

Ref 1871 census. Surrey, England. Civil Parish of Camberwell. Registration District of Camberwell. Address: 101 Asylum Rd.
Together with children Edward (21), Allan (19), Thomas (18), Martin (15):
Charles H Weston. Head. Mar. Age 55. General Commercial Clerk. Born Middlesex London.
Rachel E Weston. Wife. Mar. Age 55. Born Essex Plaistow.

Death reg of Charles Henry Weston Dec qtr 1879 at Strand district age 64 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found.

Ref 1881 census. Surrey, England. Civil Parish of Camberwell. Registration District of Camberwell. Address: 99 Avondale Sq.
Together with dau Elizabeth Bennett (41) and her family:
Rachel E Weston. Mother. Wid. Age 65. Annuitant. Born Essex Plaistow.

Ref 1891 census. London, England. Civil Parish of Liberty of Saffron Hill. Registration district of Holborn. Address: 97 Victoria Dwellings.
Together with son Allan (39) and his family:
Rachel E Weston. Mother. Single [sic]. Age 75. Born Essex Plaistow.

Death reg of Rachel Elizabeth Weston Mar qtr 1896 at Holborn dist age 80 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found.








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    Children:  
  1. John WESTON born c1837 at Stratford, Essex  
  2. Charles Newman WESTON born c1838 at Stratford, Essex  
  3. Elizabeth WESTON born 1839 at Stepney, Middlesex  
  4. William Harry WESTON born 1841 at Stepney, Middlesex  
  5. Louisa Garner WESTON born 1844 at Stepney, Middlesex  
  6. Benjamin Dent WESTON born 1846 at Mile End, Middlesex  
  7. Ann WESTON born 1848 at Stepney, Middlesex  
  8. Edward WESTON born 1849 at Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire  
  9. Allan WESTON born 1851 at Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire  
  10. Thomas WESTON born 1853 at Stepney, Middlesex  
  11. Martin WESTON born 1855 at Stepney, Middlesex
 
6.   Elizabeth Hussey TARRANT
Birth of Elizabeth Hussey Tarrant 22 Aug 1817 at Stratford, Essex, bap 19 Apr 1818 at Bromley St Leonard St Mary, London, dau of Michael & Ann Tarrant; residence Stratford, Taylor (ref Ancestry London Births and Baps).

On 31 Oct 1827, Charles Volckman entered into an apprenticeship with his father, John Volckman, "Citizen and Cook of London by trade a Confectioner and living in Bishopsgate Street within" (ref Ancestry, London Freedom of the City Admission Papers).

Marriage 22 Feb 1834 at St Helen Bishopgate, London of Elizabeth Hussey Tarrant to Charles VOLCKMAN; Charles was a bachelor of this parish, Elizabeth was of the Parish of Westham in the County of Essex, spinster, a Minor, married in this church by Licence with consent of "Michael Tarrant, the natural and lawful father of the said Minor"; witnesses were John Volckman, Rich Tarrant, Michael Tarrant, Miriam Volckman (ref Ancestry London Marriages). Elizabeth was 16 at the time. Birth of Charles Volckman 2 Nov 1812, bap 27 Jun 1813 at St Mary Stratford Bow, son of John & Mary; abode Bow; Confectioner (ref Ancestry London Baptisms).

In Feb 1839 Charles was admitted into the Freedom of the City, as referred to when his son Charles was admitted in 1878 by Patrimony (ref Ancestry, London Freedom of the City Admission Papers).

Ref 1841 census. Essex, England. Civil Parish of West Ham. Registration district of West Ham. Address: High Street.
Together with daus Elizabeth (1), Marian [Miriam] (3) and Absolom Marsh (11):
Charles Volckman. Age 25. Confectioner. Born in Essex.
Elizabeth Volckman. Age 20. Born in Essex.

Ref 1851 census. Essex, England. Civil Parish of West Ham. Registration district of West Ham. Address: High Street.
Together with children Miriam (13), Elizth (11), Mary (9), Charlotte (6), Charles (3), Anne (under 6mths), Elizabeth's mother Ann Tarrant (74) and unidentified nephew Absolom Marsh (21):
Chas Volckman. Head. Mar. Age 38. Confectioner Master employing 46 men 15 boys & apprentice. Born Essex Stratford.
Elizth Hussey Volckman. Wife. Mar. Age 33. Born Essex Stratford.

Ref 1861 census. Essex, England. Parish of West Ham All Saints. Registration district of West Ham. Address: Stratford Grove.
Together with children Mary (19), Charlotte (16), Charles (13), Ann (10), Henry (4):
Charles Volckman. Head. Mar. Age 48. Confectioner. Born Essex Stratford.
Elizabeth H Volckman. Wife. Mar. Age 43. Born Essex Stratford.

Ref 1871 census. London, England. Civil Parish of Islington St Mary. Registration District of Islington. Address: Highbury Hill.
Together with daus Mary (29), Charlotte (26), Anne (20):
Charles Volckman. Head. Mar. Age 58. Confectioner. Born Essex Stratford Parish of West Ham.
Elizth H Volckman. Wife. Mar. Age 53. Born Essex Stratford Parish of West Ham.

Death reg of Elizabeth Hussey Volckman Jun qtr 1878 at West Ham dist age 60 (ref GRO Index). No probate found.
"DEATHS. VOLCKMAN.- May 4th, aged 60, Elizabeth Hussey, wife of Charles Volckman, of Stratford." (ref British Newspapers, Essex Standard Fri 10 May 1878)

Charles died 4 Apr 1880. Death reg of Charles Volckman Jun qtr 1880 at West Ham dist age 67 (ref FreeBMD).
"DEATHS. VOLCKMAN - April 4, Charles Volckman of Chesnut House, Stratford, Essex, in his 68th year. Friends will kindly accept this intimation." (ref British Newspapers, London Evening Standard Wed 7 Apr 1880)
"VOLCKMAN Charles. Personal Estate under £35,000. 1 May. The Will two Codicils of Charles Volckman late of Chesnut House Stratford in the County of Essex Gentleman who died 4 April 1880 at Chesnut House was proved at the Principal Registry by Charles Volckman and Henry Volckman both of High-street Stratford Wholesale Confectioners the Sons and Mary Volckman of Chesnut House Spinster the Daughter and Joseph Wilkinson of 186 High-street Shoreditch in the County of Middlesex Timber Merchant the Executors. " (ref Ancestry National Probate)















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    Children:  
  1. Elizabeth VOLCKMAN (1) born 1835 at London, Middlesex  
  2. Miriam VOLCKMAN born 1837 at City of London, Middlesex  
  3. Elizabeth VOLCKMAN (2) born 1839 at Stratford, Essex  
  4. Mary VOLCKMAN born 1841 at Stratford, Essex  
  5. Ann VOLCKMAN (1) born 1843 at Stratford, Essex  
  6. Charlotte VOLCKMAN born 1845 at Stratford, Essex  
  7. Charles VOLCKMAN born 1847 at Stratford, Essex  
  8. John VOLCKMAN (1) born 1849 at Stratford, Essex  
  9. Edward VOLCKMAN born 1849 at Stratford, Essex  
  10. Anne VOLCKMAN (2) born 1850 at Stratford, Essex  
  11. John Ernest VOLCKMAN (2) born 1852 at Stratford, Essex  
  12. James Herbert VOLCKMAN born 1855 at Stratford, Essex  
  13. Henry VOLCKMAN born 1856 at Stratford, Essex  
  14. Percy VOLCKMAN born 1859 at Stratford, Essex
 
    Issue of Leonard Tarrant and Mary Higgs  
1.   Rachel Elizabeth TARRANT
Bap 7 Jun 1824 at Faringdon, Berkshire, England, dau of Leonard & Mary (ref Ancestry Select Births & Baps without town).

Ref 1841 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of St Giles. Registration district of Reading. Address: Wynford Street.
Together with her mother and 2 brothers:
Rachel Tarrant. Age 15. Born in Berkshire.

Ref 1851 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Reading St Lawrence. Registration district of Reading. Address: 21 Union St.
Together with her brother Leonard and family:
Rachel Tarrant. Sis. Unm. Age 27. Sempstress. Born Berkshire Reading.

Death reg of Rachel Tarrant Jun qtr 1851 at Reading dist, age 28 (ref GRO Index).



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2.   Jonathan TARRANT
Bap 16 Jul 1827 at Faringdon, Berkshire, England, son of Leonard & Mary (ref Ancestry Select Births & Baps without town).

Ref 1841 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of St Giles. Registration district of Reading. Address: Wynford Street.
Together with his mother and 2 siblings:
Jonathan Tarrant. Age 15. Born in Berkshire.

Ref 1851 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Reading St Lawrence. Registration district of Reading. Address: London Street "The Star".
Together with many others:
Jonathan Tarrant. Lodger. Unm. Age 24. General Labourer. Born Berks Faringdon.

Marr reg Dec qtr 1857 at Reading dist of Jonathan Tarrant to Christiana WARDWELL (ref FreeBMD). The marriage was 26 Dec 1857 at St Giles, Reading, Berkshire; Jonathan was age 27, son of Leonard Tarrant; Christiana was age 26, dau of Richard Wardwell (ref Ancestry Select Marriages). Birth of Christian [sic] Sarah Wardwell 3 Jan 1831, bap 28 Aug 1831 at Bryanston Square St Mary, London, dau of Richard & Elizabeth; 20 Queen Street; Crack Smith (ref Ancestry London Baptisms).

Christiana had a son Alfred George Wardwell birth reg Dec qtr 1852 at Bradfield dist, Berkshire (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1861 census. Berkshire, England. Parish of Reading St Giles. Registration District of Reading. Address: 1 Perry (?) Court.
Together with their son Leonard (7 mths) and Christiana's son Alfred Tarrant (Wardwell) (8):
Jonathan Tarrant. Lodger. Age 36. Mar. Brick Laborer. Born Faringdon.
Christiana Tarrant. Wife. Age 29. Mar. Needlewoman. Born London.

Ref 1871 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of St Giles. Registration District of Reading. Address: 7 Linnet Court.
Together with Christiana's son Alfred (18) and 2 nurse children:
Jonathan Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 45. Labourer General. Born Berks Faringdon.
Christina Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 39. Born Berks Tilehurst.

Death reg of Jonathan Tarrant Dec qtr 1874 at Reading dist age 48 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found.
No further information found for Christiana.



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    Children:  
  1. Leonard TARRANT born 1860 at Reading, Berkshire  
  2. Rosetta TARRANT born 1863 at Reading, Berkshire
 
3.   Mary Ann TARRANT
Bap 16 Jul 1827 at Faringdon, Berkshire, England, dau of Leonard & Mary (ref Ancestry Select Births & Baps without town).
Burial of Mary Anne Tarrant 25 Nov 1829 at All Saints, Faringdon, age 18 months (ref fmp Berkshire Burial Index).
 
4.   Leonard James TARRANT
Born c1830 at Faringdon, Berkshire, England (ref census). Bap not found.

Ref 1841 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of St Giles. Registration district of Reading. Address: Wynford Street.
Together with his mother and 2 siblings:
Leonard Tarrant. Age 10. Born in Berkshire.

Marr reg Dec qtr 1848 at Reading dist of Leonard James Tarrant to Caroline Elizabeth FISH (ref FreeBMD). Bap of Caroline Elizabeth Fish 18 Dec 1825 at St Lawrence, Reading, Berkshire, dau of John & Mary Ann (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).

Ref 1851 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Reading St Lawrence. Registration district of Reading. Address: 21 Union St.
Together with daus Mary Ann (2), Harriet (4 mths) and Leonard's sister Rachel:
Leonard Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 21. Bricklayers Laborer. Born Berkshire Faringdon.
Caroline Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 24. Born 21 High St. Born Berkshire Reading.

Ref 1861 census. Middlesex, England. Civil Parish of Westminster St Margaret. Registration district of Westminster. Address: St Margaret.
Together with children Mary A (12), Jane (18, error for 10), John (6), Leonard (2):
Leonard J Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 31. Stone Sawyer. Born Berkshire.
Caroline Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 34. Born Berkshire.

Ref 1871 census. London, England. Civil Parish of Lambeth. Registration District of Lambeth. Address: 2 Norfolk Row.
At the home of Thos King (46), together with sons John (17), Leonard (12):
Leonard Tarrant. Visitor. Mar. Age 41. Stone Sawyer. Born Berkshire.
Caroline Tarrant. Visitor. Mar. Age 42. Born Berkshire.

Death reg of Leonard James Tarrant Mar qtr 1878 at Lambeth dist, London, age 47 (ref FreeBMD).
Death reg of Caroline Tarrant Mar qtr 1878 at Lambeth dist, London, age 50 (FreeBMD).



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    Children:  
  1. Mary Ann TARRANT born 1849 at Reading, Berkshire  
  2. Harriet Jane Elizabeth TARRANT born 1850 at Reading, Berkshire  
  3. Ann Rachel TARRANT born 1852 at Reading, Berkshire  
  4. Leonard John TARRANT born 1854 at Reading, Berkshire  
  5. Leonard James TARRANT born 1859 at Westminster, Middlesex
 
    Issue of Martha Ann Tarrant or Terrey and William Faulkner  
1.   William FAULKNER (1)
In the register of St Peter le Bailey, Oxford, Oxforshire is the following entry. Given that the most likely entry for the William Faulkner of 1811 also has Ann Faulkner as mother (rather than Martha Ann) it is very likely that this is an earlier sibling.
"William Son of William & Ann Faulkner privly. bap Dec 19th brt. to Church Jany. 18th 1807" (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire CofE Baptisms)

Burial of William Faulkner 4 Mar 1808 at Oxford St Thomas, Oxfordshire (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire CofE Burials).
 
2.   William FAULKNER (2)
Bap of William Faulkner 18 May 1811 at Oxford St Peter le Bailey, Oxfordshire, son of William & Ann (Sarah deleted, replaced by the word Ann) (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire CofE Baptisms image). This appears to be the right name, place and time for this person despite the different mother's name.

Ref 1841 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of St Peter Le Bailey. Registration district of Oxford. Address: Castle St 18.
Together with his parents:
William Faulkner. Age 30. Baker. Born in Oxfordshire.

Marriage Jun qtr 1841 at Barnstaple dist, Devon of William Faulkner to Mary Ann HERRING (ref FreeBMD). Bap of Mary Ann Herring 25 Jan 1813 at Barnstaple St Peter, dau of Edward & Honor; occupation Baker; residence Barnstaple (ref fmp Devon Baptisms).

Death reg of William Faulkner Sep qtr 1844 at Oxford dist, Oxfordshire age 33 (ref GRO Index).
Burial of William Faulkner 1 Sep 1844 at St Peter le Bailey, age 33, residence Castle Street (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire Deaths).
"DEATHS. Aug. 28, William Faulkner, son of Mr. Faulkner, baker, Castle-street, aged 33 years." (ref British Newspapers, Oxford Chronicle & Reading Gazette, Sat 31 Aug 1844).

Ref 1851 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Oxford St Peter le Bailey. Registration dist of Oxford. Address: Castle Street.
Together with son Charles (6):
M A Faulkner. Head. Wid. Age 35. Grocer. Born Devon Barnstaple.

Ref 1861 census. Middlesex, England. Civil Parish of Islington. Registration district of Islington. Address: 12 Union Sq.
Joseph Herring. Head. Mar. Age 64. Gentleman. Born Devon Barnstable.
Mary Herring. Wife. Mar. Age 57. Born Middlesex Fitzroy Market.
Mary A Faulkner. Sister. Wid. Age 47. Lady. Born Devon Barnstable. [Correct spelling is Barnstaple.]

Ref 1871 census. London, England. Civil Parish of Islington. Registration District of Islington. Address: 12 Union Sq.
Mary Herring. Head. Wid. Age 69. Lodging Housekeeper. Born Middlesex Marylebone.
Mary A Faulkner. Sister in Law. Wid. Age 56. Born Devon Barnstaple.

Mary Ann died 4 Apr 1872. Death reg of Mary Ann Faulkner Jun qtr 1872 at Islington dist age 59 (ref FreeBMD).
"FAULKNER Mary Ann. Effects under £600. 22 June. The Will of Mary Ann Faulkner formerly of the City of Oxford but late of Islington in the County of Middlesex Widow who died 4 April 1872 at Islington was proved at the Principal Registry by John Farleigh of Barnstaple in the County of Devon Grocer one of the Executors." (ref Ancestry National Probate)




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    Children:  
  1. William FAULKNER born 1842 at Oxford dist, Oxfordshire  
  2. Charles Jabez FAULKNER born 1844 at Oxford dist, Oxfordshire
 
    Issue of Michael Tarrant or Terry and Mary Steans  
1.   Hester (Esther) TARRANT
Bap of Hester Tarrant on 13 Feb 1805 at St-Peter-le-Bailey, Oxford, dau of Michael & Mary Tarrant, privately baptised, brought to church April 14.

Marriage (1) 28 Nov 1829 at St Giles in the Fields, London of Esther Tarrant to Thomas HILL; they were bachelor and spinster, both of the parish; by Banns; witnesses Wm Taylor, Elizth. Turley (?) (ref Ancestry London Marriages image).

Death of Thomas Hill not found.

Marr (2) reg Dec qtr 1838 at Kingston dist of Esther Hill to William REED (ref FreeBMD). The marriage was 5 Nov 1838 at St John the Baptist, Hampton Wick; William was full age, bachelor, Dealer in China, residence Hampton Wick, son of William Reed, Dealer in China; Esther was full age, Widow, residence Hampton Wick, dau of Michael Tarrant, Carrier; witnsses Cornelius Stone, Mary Reed (ref Ancesty London Marriages, indexed incorrectly as 1839). William was born c1804 (ref burial) at St Giles Chalfont, Bucks (ref census), son of William Reed (ref marriage).

Ref 1841 census. Middlesex, England. Civil Parish of Hampton. Registration district of Kingston. Address: Hampton.
Together with her son Thomas (7):
William Reed. Age 38. Labourer. Not born in Middlesex.
Esther Reed. Age 36. Not born in Middlesex.

Ref 1851 census. Surrey, England. Civil Parish of Kingston upon Thames. Registration District of Kingston. Address: Horse fair.
William Reed. Head. Mar. Age 48. Laborer. Born Bucks St Giles Chalfont.
Esther Reed. Wife. Mar. Age 46. Born Oxford.

Death reg of William Reed Mar qtr 1855 at Kingston dist age 51 (ref GRO Index). No probate found.
Burial of William Reed 1 Feb 1855 at Kingston Upon Thames, All Saints, Surrey, age 51, residence Kingston (ref Ancestry, Surrey CofE Burials).

Marr (3) reg Jun qtr 1857 at Kingston dist of Esther Reed to Thomas MOULDER (ref FreeBMD). The marriage was 10 Jun 1857 at Ham, St Andrew, Surrey; Thomas was age 53, bachelor, Maltman, residence Ham, son of John Moulder, Laborer; Esther was age 52, widow, residence Ham, dau of Michael Tarrant, Carrier; Banns; witnesses Henry Hill, Elizabeth Elford (ref Ancestry, Surrey CofE Marriages image). Thomas was born c1804.

Death reg of Thomas Moulder Dec qtr 1860 at Eastry dist age 56 (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1861 census. Kent, England. Parish of Sandwich St Peter. Registration District of Eastry. Address: Delf Street.
Together with grandson Thos. Hill (11):
Esther Moulder. Head. Wid. Age 56. Charwoman. Born Oxfordshire Oxford.

Ref 1871 census. Kent, England. Civil Parish of St Peter. Registration District of Eastry. Address: Cattle Market.
Together with grandson Thomas Hill (15):
Esther Moulder. Head. Wid. Age 66. Char Woman. Born Oxford.

Ref 1881 census. Kent, England. Civil Parish of Sandwich St Mary. Registration District of Eastry. Address: Harnet St.
Esther Moulder. Head. Wid. Age 76. Formerly Laundress. Born Oxford.

Ref 1891 census. Kent, England. Civil Parish of St Mary. Registration district of Eastry. Address: Guildcount Lane.
Esther "Covel" [Moulder]. Head. Wid. Age 84. Retired charwoman. Born Oxfordshire Oxford. [Name copied from previous line.]

Death reg of Esther Moulder Mar qtr 1894 at Eastry dist age 90 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found.
Burial of Esther Moulder 17 Feb 1894 at Sandwich, Kent (ref Ancestry England Select Deaths and Burials).
"DEATHS. MOULDER.- On the 14th Feb., at Eastry, Esther Moulder, of Sandwich, aged 80." (ref British Newspapers, Canterbury Journal, Sat 24 Feb 1894)













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    Children of Hester (Esther) and Thomas Hill:  
  1. Elizabeth Esther HILL born 1830, bap 1830 at Saint James, Westminster, London  
  2. Thomas James Kingdom HILL bap 1834 at Holborn St Giles in the Fields, London
 
2.   Michael TARRANT or TERRY (1)
Bap of Michael Tarrant on 15 Feb 1807 at St-Peter-le-Bailey, Oxford, son of Michael & Mary Tarrant, brought to church.
Burial of Michael TERRY alias TARRANT on 6 Aug 1816 at St-Peter-le-Bailey aged 9 yrs 10 mths, [of] St Ebbes.
 
3.   Sarah TERRY
Bap of Sarah Terry on 9 Oct 1808 at St-Peter-le-Bailey, Oxford, dau of Michael & Mary Terry, born Sep 18.
No further information found.
 
4.   Mary Ann TERRY
Bap of Mary Ann Terry on 12 Aug 1810 at St-Peter-le-Bailey, Oxford, dau of Michael & Mary Terry.
No further information found.
 
5.   William TARRANT or TERRY
Bap of William Terry on 24 Nov 1811 at St-Peter-le-Bailey, Oxford, son of Michael & Mary Terry, (brought to church crossed out).

In 1825 William Tarrant was apprenticed to William Randle to St Ebbe, city of Oxford, tailor. Apprenticeship indenture, 5th Sep 1825; St Peter le Bailey, city of Oxford; Parish St Peter le Bailey, Oxford, Reference PAR214/5/A1/2/29 (Oxfordshire County Council website).

Marriage 12 May 1833 at Oxford St Thomas of William Tarrant to Ann MERRICK (ref OFHS). Also spelt MEYRICK in many records of the births of her children (ref GRO Index). She was born c1813 at Oxford, Oxfordshire (ref census).

Ref 1841 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of St Ebbe. Registration district of Oxford. Address: Abby Place.
Together with children William (7), Edward (5), Ann (3), Michael (1), Fredrick (6 mths):
William Tarrant. Age 25. Tailor. Born in Oxfordshire.
Ann Tarrant. Age 25. Born in Oxfordshire.

Ref 1851 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Oxford St Ebbe. Registration dist of Oxford. Address: Friars Street.
Together with children William (17), Edward (15), Ann (13), Michael (11), Eliza (9), Esther (7), Christopher (5), George (3), Sarah (1):
William Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 38. Journeyman Tailor. Born Oxon Oxford.
Ann Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 38. Born Oxon Oxford.

Ref 1861 census. Oxfordshire, England. Parish of Oxford St Ebbe. Registration dist of Oxford. Address: 34 Friars St.
Together with children Christopher (15), George (12), Amelia (10), Alfred (4):
William Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 48. Tailor. Born Oxford.
Ann Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 48. Born Oxford.

William died 9 Jun 1867. Death reg of William Tarrant Jun qtr 1863 at Oxford dist, Oxford (ref FreeBMD). No probate found.
"An inquest was held on Wednesday last in St. Ebbe's parish on the body of William Tarrant, aged fifty-five, tailor, who died from an accident he had received very early the previous Sunday morning. It appeared from the evidence of the daughter of the deceased that she heard him come up to her bedroom about eleven o'clock on Saturday night. He said he wanted a light. Her rushlight was gone out. Afterwards she heard her father fall down stairs, where he was found lying. She then sent for Mr. Thompson, surgeon, whose assistant deposed that death was caused by fracture of the base of the skull from a fall. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony." (ref British Newspapers, Oxford Times, Sat 15 Jun 1867)
"Inquests before Wm. Brunner, Esq. At the Friars' public house, Friars'-street, on Wednesday, on the body of William Tarrant, tailor, aged 55. On Sunday morning he returned home late, and falling down stairs, he fractured his skull, from the effects of which he died on Tuesday. Verdict, 'Accidental death'." (ref British Newspapers, Oxford Journal, Sat 15 Jun 1867)

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    Children:  
  1. William Richard TARRANT bap 1833 at Oxford St Thomas, Oxford  
  2. Edward TARRANT bap 1835 at Oxford St Thomas, Oxford  
  3. Michael TARRANT (1) bap 1836 at Oxford St Thomas, Oxford  
  4. Ann TARRANT born 1838 at Oxford, Oxford  
  5. Michael TARRANT (2) bap 1839 at Oxford St Ebbe, Oxford  
  6. Frederick TARRANT born 1841 at Oxford, Oxford  
  7. Eliza TARRANT born 1843 at Oxford, Oxford  
  8. Emily TARRANT (1) bap 1844 at Oxford St Ebbe, Oxford  
  9. Esther TARRANT (1) born 1845 at Oxford, Oxford  
  10. Bailey TARRANT bap 1847 at Oxford St Ebbe, Oxford  
  11. Christopher TARRANT bap 1847 at Oxford St Ebbe, Oxford  
  12. George TARRANT born 1849 at Oxford, Oxford  
  13. Sarah TARRANT bap 1850 at Oxford Holy Trinity, Oxford  
  14. Esther TARRANT (2) born 1851 at Oxford, Oxford  
  15. Emily TARRANT (2) born 1853 at Oxford, Oxford  
  16. Alfred TARRANT born 1856 at Oxford, Oxford
 
6.   James TERRY
Bap of James Terry 23 Jun 1813 at Oxford St Ebbe, Oxfordshire, son of Michael & Mary, abode St Ebbes, Carrier (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire Births & Baptisms).
No further information found.
 
7.   John TARRANT or TERRY
Bap of John Terry 20 Nov 1814 at St-Peter-le-Bailey, Oxford, son of Michael & Mary Terry, carrier, St Ebbes Lane (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire Births & Baptisms).

Marriage (1) 26 Oct 1835 at Oxford, St Peter le Bailey, Oxfordshire of John Tarrant to Eliza STILES; bachelor and spinster of this parish; witnesses Charles Walker, Maria Walker (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire Marriages image). Bap of Eliza Stiles 17 Oct 1813 at Northleigh, Oxfordshire, dau of William & Sarah, residence Northleigh, Labourer (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire Baptisms).

Ref 1841 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of North Leigh. Registration district of Witney. Address: East End.
Together with Eliza's sister Sarah Styles (20), Gloveress, and John & Eliza's dau Mary (1):
John Terry. Age 25. Tailor. Born in Oxfordshire.
Eliza Terry. Age 25. Born in Oxfordshire.

Ref 1851 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Holborn St Andrew. Registration district of Holborn. Address: 6 Cotterell Place.
Together with children Sarah (15), John (12), Mary (10), Ester (6 mo):
John Terry. Head. Mar. Age 36. Tailor. Born Oxon Oxford.
Eliza Terry. Wife. Mar. Age 37. Born Oxon Northbeach.

Death reg of Eliza Tarrant Sep qtr 1857 at Lambeth dist, Surrey, age 40 (ref GRO Index & FreeBMD).
Burial of Eliza Tarrant 30 Sep 1857 at Norwood Cemetery, Norwood Road, Lambeth, residence Hulse Hill Road, Brixton Hill, age 39 (ref Ancestry London Burials).

Marriage (2) reg Jun qtr 1859 at Clerkenwell of John Tarrant to Sarah Smith (ref FreeBMD); the marriage was 25 Apr 1859 of John Tarrant to Sarah SMITH [nee BISHOP]; the marriage was at St Philip, Clerkenwell; John Tarrant was full age, widower, Tailor, residence 21 St Johns Sq, son of Michael Tarrant, decd, Porter; Sarah was full age, widow, same residence, dau of Thomas Bishop, Stonemason; witnesses William Williams, Sarah Tarrant [dau] (ref Ancestry London Marriages). Sarah was born c1825 at North Leigh, Oxfordshire (ref census). She had previously been married 16 Apr 1843 to George SMITH at Oxford St Paul, Oxfordshire (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire Marriages).

Ref 1861 census. Middlesex, England. Civil Parish of Whitefriars. Registration district of London City. Address: 6 Ashentree Court.
Together with his son William (6) and their dau Anne (1):
John Tarry. Head. Mar. Age 46. Tailor. Born Oxford St Ebbs.
Sarah Tarry. Wife. Mar. Age 36. laundress. Born Oxfordshire North Leigh.

Ref 1871 census. London, England. Civil Parish of Whitefriars. Registration District of London City. Address: 3 Ashentree Court.
Together with his son William Alfred (16) and their dau Annie Maria (11):
John Terry. Head. Mar. Age 56. Tailor. Born St Ebbs Oxford.
Sarah Terry. Wife. Mar. Age 46. Laundress. Born North Leigh Oxon.

Ref 1881 census. London, England. Civil Parish of Saint Bride. Registration District of London City. Address: 2 Bells Buildings.
Together with dau Anne (21) and granddau Ann J Terry (7), dau of William Alfred:
John Terry. Head. Mar. Age 68. Tailor. Born Oxford.
Sarah Terry. Wife. Mar. Age 59. Laundress. Born Oxford.

Death reg of Sarah Tarrant Mar qtr 1889 at London City dist age 64 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found.
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    Children of John and Eliza:  
  1. Sarah TARRANT or TERRY bap 1836 at Oxford St Ebbe, Oxfordshire  
  2. John TARRANT or TERRY born 1838 at Oxford, Oxfordshire  
  3. Mary Maria TARRANT or TERRY born 1840 at Oxford, Oxfordshire  
  4. Eliza Esther TARRANT born 1845 at Oxford, Oxfordshire  
  5. William TARRANT (1) born 1849 at St James Clerkenwell, Middlesex  
  6. Esther Ann TARRANT or TERRY born 1850 at Holborn, Middlesex  
  7. William Alfred TARRANT or TERRY (2) born c1855 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex  
    Child of John and Sarah:  
  8. Anne Maria TERRY born 1860 at City of London, London
 
8.   Michael TARRANT or TERRY (2)
Bap of Michael "Tarrant alias Terry" 12 Jan 1817 at Oxford St Ebbe, Oxfordshire; Jan 1817 at Oxford St Ebbe, Oxfordshire; son of Michael & Mary, abode St Ebbe, Carrier (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire Births & Baptisms).

Marr reg Mar qtr 1839 at Headington dist, Oxfordshire of Michael Tarrant to Mary Ann WOOD (ref FreeBMD). The marriage was 3 Mar 1839 at St Paul, Oxford; Michael was full age, bachelor, College Servant of King Street, son of Michael Tarrant, "Porter at the Waggon Office"; Mary was a minor, spinster of King Street, daughter of John Wood, Plasterer; by Banns; witnesses William Day & Eliza Day (ref Marriage Cert, private source 2). Mary was born c1819 at Oxford, Oxfordshire (ref census).

Ref 1841 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of St Ebbe. Registration district of Oxford. Address: Abby Place.
Michael Tarrant. Age 20. M.S. Born in Oxfordshire.
Mary Tarrant. Age 20. Born in Oxfordshire.

Ref 1851 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Oxford St Ebbe. Registration dist of Oxford. Address: Abbey Place.
Michael Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 34. College Servant. Born Oxford Oxon.
Mary Ann Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 32. Born Oxford Oxon.

Ref 1861 census. Oxfordshire, England. Parish of Oxford St Ebbe. Registration dist of Oxford. Address: 13 Abbey Pl.
Michael Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 44. College Serv. Born Oxford.
Mary Ann not found.

Ref 1871 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of St Ebbe. Registration District of Oxford. Address: Abbey Place 16.
Together with nephew Thomas Brookes (28), born 1843, mother's name Harris:
Michael Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 54. College Servant. Born Oxford.
Mary Ann Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 52. Born Oxford.

Ref 1881 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Oxford St Ebbe. Registration District of Oxford. Address: 16 Abbey Pl.
Michael Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 64. Formerly College Servant (Shoe-black). Born Oxon Oxford.
Mary Ann Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 62. College Servant (Hall-woman). Born Oxon Oxford.

Death reg of Michael Tarrant Jun qtr 1885 at Oxford dist age 68 (ref GRO Index). No probate found.
"DEATHS. May 25, at 16, Abbey-place, St. Ebbe's, Oxford, Mr. Michael Tarrant, aged 68." (ref British Newspaper Archive, Oxford Journal, Sat 30 May 1885)

Ref 1891 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of St Ebbe. Registration district of Oxford. Address: 6 Pensons Gar.
Mary A Tarrant. Head. Wid. Age 72. College Servant. Born Oxon Oxford.
Clara Turner. Niece. Age 8. Scholar. Born Oxon Oxford.

Ref 1901 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Oxford Holywell. Registration district of Oxford. Address: 46A Holywell St.
At the home of Harry Turner (49), Tailor, and family:
Mary A Tarrant. Aunt. Wid. Age 82. Born Oxon Oxfordshire.

Death reg of Mary Ann Tarrant Jun qtr 1904 at Oxford dist age 85 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found.









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9.   Ann TARRANT or TERRY
Bap of Ann "TERRY alias TARRANT" on 23 Mar 1819 at St Peter-le-Bailey, Oxford, daughter of Michael & Mary, Carrier (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire Births & Baptisms).
No further information found.
    Issue of William Tarrant and Ann Evans  
1.   William TARRANT
"William, the son of William and Ann Tarrant of the Parish of St. Peter Le Bailey in the City of Oxford was born on the 26 of July 1812 and publicly baptized on the 11th of October in the same year by me Thomas Ashton Min." (ref parish record of St Michael's Oxford, Wesleyan)

Occupation Cordwainer (Shoemaker) (census), Merchant (DC).
Marriage 10 Apr 1833 at Oxford St Aldate of William Tarrant to Mary Ann MOBLEY; both were of the parish; Banns; witnesses Ann Tarrant, William Tarrant (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire Marriages image).
The service on the 10 Apr 1833 was reported as follows:
"On Wednesday was married, at St. Aldate's Church, Mr. William Tarrant, boot maker, of St. Giles's, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. John Mobley, butcher, of this city." (ref British Newspaper Archive, Oxford Journal, 13 Apr 1833).

Mary Ann was dau of "John Moberley and Ann Barratt" and was born c1809 (ref her Death Cert). She was born c1810 at Oxford according to 1851 census.
Bap 1809 at Oxford St Martin of Mary Ann, dau of John & Ann MOBLY (ref OFHS index of records).

In 1837 William was listed as an Elector of the City of Oxford for a Poll on 25 Jul 1837 as "Tarrant, William, jun. St. Giles, cordwainer" together with his father and another relative (ref British Newspaper Archive, Oxford University & City Herald, Sat 19 Aug 1837).

Ref 1841 census at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, civil parish of St Mary Magdalen.
Together with children Mary Ann (5), Ann (4), Elizabeth (2), William (4 mths):
William Tarrant. Age 28. Cordwainer. Born in Oxfordshire.
Mary Ann Tarrant. Age 30. Born in Oxfordshire.

Ref 1851 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Oxford St Giles. Address: 26 St Giles Street, Oxford St Giles.
Together with children Esther Ann (14), Elizabeth (12), William (10), Joseph (11 mo):
William Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 38. Master Cordwainer employing 2 men. Born Oxon, Oxford.
Mary Ann Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 41. [incorrectly indexed as 61] Born Oxon, Oxford.

According to shipping records, William and Mary Ann and their children William, Joseph and Thirza arrived in Victoria, Australia on 2 September 1857 by assisted passage on the "Hornet". "Own a/c (no employer). Address Ballarat. Date of agreement 5 September. Annual amount 55 pounds, terms 3 months with rations." William's age 44 and Mary's age 46 agrees with census.

William was living at Drummond St, Ballarat in 1863 (marriage of his daughter Mary Ann in Ballarat).

William moved to NSW in 1884, 6 months before his death, and died 28 Oct 1884 at 475 Crown St, Sydney. The informant was his son Joseph. He was buried at the Necropolis. (Ref his Death Cert held by LS for all details.) This certificate lists 5 living children and 4 dead being 2 male, 2 female.
"DEATHS. TARRANT. - October 28, at his residence, 475, Crown-street, Surry Hills, William Tarrant, late of Ballarat, Victoria, aged 73 years." (ref Trove, Sydney Morning Herald, Wed 29 Oct 1884)

Mary Ann died on 18 Oct 1893 at Kensington Road, Summerhill, New South Wales. Her death certificate has the following details: age 84 years, cause of death Dyspepsia, Pneumonia; name of father, John MOBERLEY, name of mother Ann BARRATT; informant Edwin Chapple, Grandson, Canterbury Rd Petersham; buried 20 Oct 1893 at Rookwood; Congregational; witnesses William Tarrant, Arthur William Chapple; born Oxford, England; 26 years in Victoria, 9 years in New South Wales; married at Oxford, England at the age of 23 years to William Tarrant; Children of marriage Mary A, 57 years; William, 52 years; Joseph, 44 years; Esther A, 56 years; Thurza, 41 years, and 3 Males and 2 Females deceased [one more than listed at William's death]. (Ref her Death Cert held by LS for all details.)

"TARRANT.- October 18, 1893, at her late residence Newnam Cottage, Kensington-road, Summer Hill, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of the late William Tarrant, of Oxford, England, aged 84 years." (ref Trove, Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 21 October 1893)

FROM WHOM FREDERICK SHADE IS DESCENDED.

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    Children:  
  1. Mary Ann TARRANT born 1835, bap 1835 at St Michaels-Wesleyan, Oxford, Oxfordshire  
  2. Esther Anne TARRANT born 1837 at Marylebone, London, bap 1841 at St Mary Magdalen, Oxford, Oxfordshire  
  3. Elizabeth TARRANT born 1839 at Paddington, London, bap 1841 at St Mary Magdalen, Oxford, Oxfordshire  
  4. William TARRANT born 1841 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, bap 1841 at St Mary Magdalen, Oxford, Oxfordshire  
  5. John TARRANT born 1843 at Headington dist, Oxfordshire, bap 1844 at St Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire  
  6. Margaret TARRANT born 1846 at Headington dist, Oxfordshire, bap 1846 at St Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire  
  7. Alfred George TARRANT born 1848 at Headington dist, Oxfordshire  
  8. Joseph TARRANT born 1850 at Headington dist, Oxfordshire  
  9. Thirza TARRANT born 1852 at Headington dist, Oxfordshire
 
2.   Joseph TARRANT (1)
"Joseph, son of William and Ann Tarrant, of the Parish of St Aldates in the City of Oxford, was born November the 19th baptized December 18th 1814 by Henry Anderson Minister" (ref parish record of St Michael's Oxford, Wesleyan)
Bap 18 Dec 1814 at Saint Michaels-Wesleyan, Oxford (ref IGI).

Joseph died in 1828.
"Joseph son of William and Ann Tarrant. Abode St Aldates. Bur July 18th 1828 age 13 years." (ref parish record of St Michael's Oxford).
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3.   Ann TARRANT
DNA relative of Frederick Shade.
"Ann, the daughter of William & Ann Tarrant of the Parish of St Aldate's in the City of Oxford was publickly baptized, December the 8th 1816 by Danl. Walton Minister" (ref parish record of St Michael's Oxford)
Bap 8 Dec 1816 at Saint Michaels-Wesleyan, Oxford, Oxford (ref IGI).

Ref 1841 census at Speedwell St, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, civil parish of St Ebbe.
Together with her parents and siblings:
Ann Tarrant. Age 20. Dress Maker. Born in Oxfordshire.

Marr reg Dec qtr 1845 at Oxford dist to Charles Henry ROOKE (ref FreeBMD). The marriage was 25 Dec 1845 at the Wesleyan Chapel in the district of Oxford; Charles was of full age, Bachelor, a Joiner, of St Aldate Street, son of William Rooke, Builder; Ann was of full age, Spinster, of Speedwell St St Ebbes, daughter of William Tarrant, Cord Wainer. Witnesses were Josiah Tarrant and Esther Tarrant (ref Marriage Cert held by LS). Charles was bap about 2 Oct 1825 at Saint Giles, Oxford, son of William & Martha Rooke (ref IGI).

Not found in 1851 census though they were in Bath at that time. There are no census records in England for their son John Roberts Rooke and he was certainly in Australia some time later.
Deaths not found for either Charles or Ann.
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  1. William Horatio Erasmus ROOKE born 1846 at Reading, Berkshire  
  2. Alfred Joseph ROOKE born 1849 at Reading dist, Berkshire  
  3. John Roberts ROOKE born 1851 at Bath dist, Somerset  
  4. Anne Tarrant ROOKE born 1854 at Bath dist, Somerset
 
4.   Josiah TARRANT
"Josiah the Son of William Tarrant of Oxford in the Parish of Saint Aldate in the City of Oxford and of Ann his wife, who was the daughter of Joseph and Hannah Evans was born at Oxford on the twenty ninth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, at whose birth were present Elizabeth Crapper and Miriam Crapper both of Oxford and was also solemly baptized with water, in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, on the sixth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen at The Wesleyan Chapel Oxford by Edward B Lloyd. Registered this ninth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen by me Thomas Blanshard Registrar." (ref Ancestry, England & Wales, Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, Wesleyan Metropolitan Registry, Paternoster Row)

"Josiah son of William & Ann Tarrant. Abode: St Aldate Oxford. Shoemaker. 6 Dec 1818. By whom ceremony was performed. E. B. Lloyd." (ref parish record of St Michael's Oxford, Wesleyan)

Bap 6 Dec 1818 at Saint Michaels-Wesleyan, Oxford, Oxford (ref IGI which mistranscribes the name as Turrant).

Marr reg Sep qtr 1838 at Oxford dist of Josiah Tarrant to Emma GREEN (ref FreeBMD). She was born c1821 at Oxford, Oxfordshire (ref census).

Ref 1841 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of St Giles. Registration district of Headington. Address: Observatory St.
Joseah Tarrant. Age 20. Shoe M. Born in Oxfordshire.
Emma Tarrant. Age 20. Born in Oxfordshire.

Witness in 1845 to marriage of sister Ann.

Ref 1851 census. Warwickshire, England. Civil Parish of Holy Trinity. Registration district of Coventry. Address: Far Gosford Street, Holy Trinity, Coventry.
Together with dau Emma (9):
Josiah Tarantt. Head. Mar. Age 32. Cordwainer. Born Oxford, Oxfordshire.
Emma Tarantt. Wife. Mar. Age 30. Dress Maker. Born Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Ref 1861 census. Warwickshire, England. Parish of St Johns. Registration district of Coventry. Address: Spon Street, St Johns, Coventry.
Together with children Emma (20), Martha Jane (9), Julia (7):
Joseph Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 42. Shoe Maker, Public House. Born Oxfordshire.
Emma Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 40. Dressmaker. Born Oxfordshire.

There is a brief mention of Josiah Tarrant in 1862:
"LICENSES. The following licenses were transferred: ... the King William the Fourth from Josiah Tarrant to William West." (ref British Newspapers, Coventry Standard Sat 10 May 1862)

Death reg of Emma Tarrant Jun qtr 1864 at Coventry dist, Warwickshire, age 42 (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1871 census. Warwickshire, England. Civil Parish of Holy Trinity. Address: East Street, Holy Trinity, Coventry.
Together with children Emma (27), Julia (16), Amy (2):
Josiah Tarrant. Head. Wid. Age 52. Cordwainer. Born Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Josiah was witness in 1872 to daughter Emma Ann's marriage, and in 1877 to daughter Martha's marriage.

Ref 1881 census. Warwickshire, England. Civil Parish of Coventry Holy Trinity. Registration district of Coventry. Address: South St Top of West St, Coventry.
Together with dau Ann (19):
Josiah Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 63. Boot & Shoe Maker. Born Oxfordshire.

Ref 1891 census. Yorkshire (West Riding), England. Civil Parish of Manningham. Registration district of Bradford. Address: 168 Ingleby Street, Manningham, Bradford.
Together with dau Julia Storey (33) and her family:
Josiah Tarrant. Father in Law. Widower. Age 75. Living on his own means. Born Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Ref 1901 census. Yorkshire (West Riding), England. Civil Parish of Bradford. Registration district of Bradford. Address: 223 Kensington Street, Bradford.
Together with dau Julia Storey (41) and her family, and dau Amy Forest (36):
Josiah Farrant (sic). Father In Law. Widower. Age 85. Born Oxford.

Josiah's death reg Dec qtr 1905 at Bradford dist, Yorkshire aged 92 or 95 (obscure) (ref FreeBMD) and age 95 (ref GRO Index).








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  1. Emma Ann TARRANT born 1841 at Oxford, Oxfordshire  
  2. Margaret TARRANT born 1842 at Headington dist, Oxfordshire  
  3. Esther TARRANT (1) born 1845 at Coventry, Warwickshire  
  4. Josiah TARRANT born 1846 at Coventry, Warwickshire  
  5. Alfred TARRANT born 1848 at Coventry, Warwickshire  
  6. Joseph Frederick TARRANT born 1850 at Coventry, Warwickshire  
  7. Martha Jane TARRANT born 1851 at Coventry, Warwickshire  
  8. Julia Fairlie TARRANT born 1853 at Coventry, Warwickshire  
  9. Agnes TARRANT born 1856 at Rugby, Warwickshire  
  10. Esther Mary TARRANT (2) born 1857 at Coventry, Warwickshire  
  11. Amy TARRANT born 1861 at Coventry, Warwickshire
 
5.   John TARRANT (1)
Born 1821 at Oxford (no official record found).
John died March 1830.
"John Tarrant son of Wm and Ann Tarrant. Abode St Aldates Oxford. Bur March 18 1830 age 9 years." (ref parish record of St Michael's Oxford).
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6.   Margaret TARRANT
DNA relative of Frederick Shade.
"Margaret Daughter of William and Anne Tarrant. Abode St Aldates Oxford. Cordwainer. Born 1823. Bapt. 1823." (ref parish record of St Michael's Oxford, Wesleyan).
Born 1823, bap 1823 at St Michaels-Wesleyan, Oxford, Oxford (ref IGI).

Not found in 1841 census.
Marr reg Dec qtr 1842 at Oxford District to Henry WETHERED (ref FreeBMD), usually spelt Henry WEATHERHEAD. They were bachelor and spinster of the parish, and the marriage was 18 Dec 1842 at St Ebbe Oxford (Ancestry Oxfordshire Marriages & Banns image, the Banns record has the marriage date in the margin). Henry was born c1819 Middlesex (ref different census records for Pile, Pier, Pool, and Porl).

Ref 1851 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Sunningwell. Registration District of Abingdon.
Together with children Ann Elizabeth (7), Margaret Esther (6), Henry Alfred (4), Alfred (2), Joseph Evans (7 mo):
Henry Wetherhead. Head. Mar. Age 31. Paper Maker. Born Middlesex, Pile.
Margaret Wetherhead. Wife. Age 27. Born Oxon, Oxford.

Ref 1861 census. Berkshire, England. Parish of South Hinksey. Registration District of Abingdon. Address: New Hinksey.
Together with children Henry A (14), Alfred (12), Joseph (10), Edmond (9), Benjamin (7), William J (3):
Henry Wetherhead. Head. Age 42. Paper Maker. Born Middlesex, Pier.
Margaret Wetherhead. Wife. Age 38. Paper Maker. Born Oxford.

Ref 1871 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of South Hinksey. Town of New Hinksey. Registration District of Abingdon. Address: 9 Abingdon Rd, New Hinksey.
Together with children Margaret (26), Henry (24), Joseph (20), Edward (19), William J (13):
Henry Weatherhead. Head. Mar. Age 52. Paper Maker. Born Middlesex, Pool.
Margaret Weatherhead. Wife. Mar. Age 48. Born Oxon, Oxford.
[all incorrectly indexed as Weatherford]

Ref 1881 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of South Hinksey. Registration District of Abingdon. Address: Abingdon Rd (Tenby Cottage).
Henry Weatherhead. Head. Age 61. Paper Maker. Born Middx, Porl.
Margaret Weatherhead. Mar. Age 57. Born Oxford, St Aldates.

Ref 1891 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of South Hinksey. Town of New Hinksey. Address obscure.
Together with son Edmund (39):
Henry Weatherhead. Head. M. Age 71. Paper Maker. Born Pool, Middlesex.
Margaret Weatherhead. Wife. M. Age 67. Born Oxford, Oxon.

Death reg of Henry Weatherhead Mar qtr 1897 at Abingdon dist, Berkshire age 78 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found.
Death reg of Margaret Weatherhead Jun qtr 1899 at Headington dist, Oxfordshire, age 76 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found.

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    Children:  
  1. Ann Elizabeth WEATHERHEAD born 1843 at Kennington, Berks  
  2. Margaret Esther WEATHERHEAD born 1845 at Oxford, Oxfordshire  
  3. Henry Alfred WEATHERHEAD born 1846 at Kennington, Berks  
  4. Alfred WEATHERHEAD born 1848 at Kennington, Berks  
  5. Joseph Evans WEATHERHEAD born 1850 at Kennington, Berks  
  6. Edmund WEATHERHEAD born 1852 at Kennington, Berks  
  7. Benjamin Tarrant WEATHERHEAD born 1853 at Kennington, Berks  
  8. William John WEATHERHEAD born 1858 at Hinksey, Berks
 
7.   Alfred TARRANT
"Alfred son of William and Anne Tarrant. Abode St Aldate's Oxford. Cordwainer. Born March 4 1825. Bapt Apr 24 1825." (ref parish record of St Michael's Oxford).
Born 4 Mar 1825, bap 24 Apr 1825 at Saint Michaels-Wesleyan, Oxford, Oxford (ref IGI).

Ref 1841 census at Speedwell St, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, civil parish of St Ebbe.
Together with his parents and siblings:
Alfred Tarrant. Age 15. Born in Oxfordshire.

Ref 1851 census at Speedwell St, Oxford, Oxfordshire, civil parish of St Ebbe.
Together with his father and siblings:
Alfred Tarrant. Son. Unm. Age 26. College Serv. Born in Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Ref 1861 census. Oxfordshire, England. Parish of Oxford St Ebbe. Address: 6 Cambridge St, Oxford.
Together with his parents:
Alfred Tarrant. Son. Un. Age 35. Born Oxford. [All incorrectly indexed as Farrant]

Marr Jun qtr 1866 at Abingdon District to Mary ALLAM. (Assumed that this is the one for reasons of geography.) Abingdon district spans the boundaries of Berkshire and Oxfordshire and was in Berkshire at that time, near Culham which was shared between Berks and Oxon (Ref FreeBMD). Mary was born c1831 at Culham, Oxfordshire (ref census). Bap of Mary Allum 10 Oct 1830 at Culham, Oxfordshire, dau of Thomas & Frances; Labourer (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire Births & Baps).

Alfred died 15 Aug 1869. Alfred's death was registered Sep qtr 1869 at Oxford, age given 45 (ref FreeBMD).
Burial of Alfred Tarrant 21 Aug 1869 at Oxford, St Mary Magdalen, residence Cambridge St, District of Holy Trinity, age 45 (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire CofE Deaths & Burials image).

He was buried at St Sepulchre's Cemetery, St Mary Magdalen section, Row 16a, Grave 62 ½ with his parents.

See the official St Sepulchre's website for a family description.

http://stsepulchres.org.uk/burials/tarrant_william.html

Reference English Wills (at Somerset House).
"1869 Letters of Admin (will attached).
Tarrant - Alfred. Under 200 pounds. St Ebbe.
Alfred Tarrant. St Ebbe, late of Cambridge Street in the parish of St Aldate. Bedmaker at Christ Church University Oxford, died 15 Aug 1869. Administration and effects to Mary Tarrant Widow of Cambridge St. Proved 11 Dec 1869."
"TARRANT Alfred. Effects under £200. 11 December. Letters of Administration (with the Will annexed) of the Personal estate and effects of Alfred Tarrant formerly of the Parish of St. Ebbe but late of Cambridge-street in the Parish of St. Aldate both in the City of Oxford Bedmaker at Christchurch in the University of Oxford deceased who died 15 August 1869 at Cambridge-street aforesaid were granted at Oxford to Mary Tarrant of Cambridge-street aforesaid Widow the Relict the Universal Legatee named in the said Will she having been first sworn." (Ancestry National Probate)

Ref 1871 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of St Ebbe. Address: 26 Cambridge St, St Ebbe, Oxford.
Together with her mother in law Ann, and 3 boarders:
Mary Tarrant. Head. Wid. Age 40. No occupation, home duties. Born Berks, Culham.

Ref 1881 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Oxford St Ebbe. Address: 5 Paradise Sq, Oxford.
Mary Tarrant. Head. W. Age 50. Laundress. Born Oxon, Culham.
William Woodward. Cousin. Unm. Age 27. Waiter. Born Oxon, Oxford.
[In the 1861 census, Mary Allam age 30 and William Woodward age 9 were with his parents so he was related on her side.]

Ref 1891 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of St Ebbe. Address: 18 Paradise Sq, Oxford.
Together with Wm Woodward, cousin (38) and Louisa Woodward, cousin (28) [see above]:
Mary Tarrant. Head. Widow. Age 60. Laundress. Born Oxon, Culham.

Mary died 19 Mar 1900. Death reg of Mary Tarrant Mar qtr 1900 at Oxford dist, Oxfordshire age 69 (ref FreeBMD).
Burial of Mary Tarrant 22 Mar 1900 at Oxford St Ebbe, Oxfordshire, age 69, residence 5 Orchard Street (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire Deaths & Burials).
"TARRANT Mary of 5 Orchard-street St. Ebbe Oxford widow died 19 March 1900 Administration Oxford 3 April to William Beavis waiter Effects £29 4s." (ref Ancestry National Probate) [William Woodward's mother was a Beavis.]

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8.   Esther Hannah TARRANT
Born Mar 1827 at Oxford, Oxfordshire (ref 1900 US census, not found in UK records).
Born 16 Mar 1827 (ref
www.findagrave.com).

Not found in 1841 census.Witness in 1845 to marriage of her sister Ann.

Ref 1851 census at Speedwell St, Oxford, Oxfordshire, civl parish of St Ebbe.
Together with her father and siblings:
Esther Tarrant. Daur. Unm. Age 24. Born in Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Marr reg Dec qtr 1851 at Oxford of Esther Hannah Tarrant to Josiah James WATSON (ref FreeBMD). Image not available.
"Marriages. Dec. 22, at the Holy Trinity Church, Oxford, Mr. Josiah Watson, farmer, of Garsington, Oxon, to Miss Esther Tarrant, of St. Ebbe's, Oxford." (ref British Newspapers, Banbury Guardian, Thurs 1 Jan 1852).
Bap of Josiah James Watson 6 Nov 1825 at Attenborough, Nottingham, son of James & Alice (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).
Josiah was born 26 Oct 1825 (ref
www.findagrave.com).

Ref 1861 census. Oxfordshire, England. Parish of Garsington. Registration District of Headington.
Together with children Josiah James (8), Esther Alice (6), Thirza Ann Evangline (5), Alice Elizabeth (3), John Joseph (2), Laura Lucy (4mo) and a servant:
Josiah James Watson. Head. Mar. Age 35. Coml. Corn & Flour Merchant. Born Chilwell, Nottinghamshire.
Esther Hannah. Wife. Mar. Age 33. Born Oxford.

The family migrated to the USA in 1868 (ref 1900 census).

Ref 1870 United States Federal Census. Chicago Ward 12, Cook, Illinois.
Together with children Jonah J (17), Esther A (15), Theza A (14), Alice E (12), John J (11), Lora R (9), Alfred S (8), Lilly F (6), Isaac (1):
Jonah J Watson. Age 44. Grocer. Born in England.
Esther Watson. Age 42. Keeping House. Born in England.

Ref 1880 United States Federal Census. Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Together with children Josiah J (27), Alice E (22), John J (21), Alfred S (18), Florence L (16), Isaac T T (11):
Josiah J Watson. Age 54. Born in England. Parents born in England. Dairyman. Married. White.
Esther H Watson. Age 53. Born in England. Wife. Parents born in England. Keeps House. Married. White.

Death of Josiah James Watson 7 Nov 1889 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois; buried at Graceland; age 64; married (ref Ancestry Cook County Illinois Death Index).

Ref 1900 United States Federal Census. Chicago Ward 12, Cook, Illinois.
Together with children Josiah J (49), Lilian F (35):
Esther A Watson. Age 73. Born Mar 1827 in England. White. Immigration Year 1868. Head. Parents born in England. Widowed.

Ref 1910 United States Federal Census. Chicago Ward 13, Cook, Illinois.
Together with children Josiah J (55), Lillian F (40):
Ester H Watson. Age 84.

Esther died 23 Jul 1912 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Chicago USA and was buried at Graceland (ref
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    Children:  
  1. Josiah James WATSON born 1852 at at Garsington, Oxfordshire  
  2. Esther Alice WATSON born 1854 at Garsington, Oxfordshire  
  3. Thirza Ann Evangline WATSON born 1856 at Garsington, Oxfordshire  
  4. Alice Elizabeth WATSON born 1857 at Garsington, Oxfordshire  
  5. John Joseph WATSON born 1859 at Garsington, Oxfordshire  
  6. Laura Lucy WATSON born 1860 at Garsington, Oxfordshire  
  7. Alfred Samuel WATSON born 1862 at Headington dist, Oxfordshire  
  8. Florance Lillian WATSON born 1864 at Headington dist, Oxfordshire  
  9. Isaac Tarrant WATSON born 1868 in Illinois, USA
 
9.   Joseph Evans TARRANT (2)
"Joseph Evans son of William & Ann Tarrant. Abode St Aldate's Oxford. Cordwainer. 1829 Born Aug 29. Baptism Oct 4th 1829. IN THE MARGIN: Joseph & Hannah Evans" (ref parish record of St Michael's Oxford)

Born 29 Aug 1829, bap 4 Oct 1829 at Saint Michaels-Wesleyan, Oxford, Oxford (ref IGI).

Ref 1841 census at Speedwell St, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, civil parish of St Ebbe.
Together with his parents and siblings:
Joseph Tarrant. Age 12. Born in Oxfordshire.

Not found in 1851 census.

Marr June qtr 1855 at Oxford, Oxfordshire of Joseph Evans Tarrant to Caroline BROWNLOW (ref FreeBMD); the marriage was 14 May 1855 at Oxford St Peter le Bailey; Joseph was full age, bachelor, Gold Miner, residence Garsington, Oxon, son of William Tarrant, Boot Maker; Caroline was full age, spinster, residence St Peter le Bailey, son of Charles Brownlow, Book Binder; Licence; witnesses Josiah James Watson, Elizabeth Collier (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire Marriages image).
Bap of Caroline Brownlow 13 Feb 1831 at Oxford St Aldate, Oxfordshire, dau of Charles & Margaret, residence St Ebbes, Book Binder (ref Ancestry Oxfordshire Baptisms image). She was dau of Charles Brownlow and Margaret Cadell (ref her death reg).

They migrated to Victoria, Australia c1855 (ref DC). Not found in Victorian shipping records. It is possible that he was the "Josiah Tarrant" who was a witness to the marriage of his brother Benjamin in 1855 in Buninyong.

Joseph died 27th June 1889 at Surrey Hills, Victoria (Vic reg 6225) (ref his Death Certificate). He was buried at Boroondara Cem, Kew.
"We regret to report that Mr J.E. Tarrant formerly of this Journal, whose serious illness we noted in a recent issue, died yesterday morning. The cause of death was cancer." (Ref Clunes Guardian And Gazette Jun 28 1889). Joseph and Caroline had lived at Clunes for many years before moving to Melbourne, his work being journalism.

Caroline died 1915 at Camberwell, Victoria (Vic reg 8132).
"DEATHS. TARRANT. - On the 6th September, at her daughter's residence, Fairholm grove, Camberwell, Caroline Tarrant, relict of the late J.E. Tarrant, aged 87 years. (Private funeral; no flowers.) (ref Trove, The Argus, Tue 7 Sep 1915)

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  1. Caroline TARRANT born 1856 at Ballarat, Victoria  
  2. Joseph TARRANT born 1858 at Ballarat, Victoria  
  3. Harley TARRANT born 1860 at Clunes, Victoria  
  4. Elizabeth TARRANT born 1862 at Ballarat, Victoria  
  5. Ernest TARRANT born 1864 at Clunes, Victoria
 
10.   John TARRANT (2)
"John the son of William Tarrant in the Parish of St Aldates in the City of Oxford Cordwainer and of Ann his wife, who was the daughter of Joseph and Hannah Evans was born on the ninth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-one. And was solemnly baptized with water, in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, on the twenty ninth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two by me. Jno. S. Stamp" (ref parish record of St Michael's Oxford)

Born 9th Nov 1831, bap 29 Jan 1832 at Saint Michaels-Wesleyan, Oxford, Oxford (ref IGI).
John died 1832.
"John son of William and Ann Tarrant. Abode St Aldates Parish. Bur Nov 6th 1832 age 10 months." (ref parish record of St Michael's Oxford)

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11.   Benjamin TARRANT
DNA relative of Frederick Shade.
"Benjamin the son of William Tarrant in the Parish of St Aldates in the City of Oxford Cordwainer and of Ann his wife, who was the daughter of Joseph and Hannah Evans was born on the eighth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four. And was solemnly baptized with water, in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, on the twentieth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four by me. John H. Adams" (ref parish record of St Michael's Oxford)

Born 8 Mar 1834, bap 20 Apr 1834 at Saint Michaels-Wesleyan, Oxford, Oxford (ref IGI).

Ref 1841 census at Speedwell St, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, civil parish of St Ebbe.
Together with his parents and siblings:
Benjamin Tarrant. Age 5. Born in Oxfordshire.

Not found in 1851 census.

Benjamin arrived in Victoria, Australia on 30 Dec 1853 aged 19 by unassisted passage on the "Fairlie" with his brothers Samuel and Isaac from Port of London.

Benjamin's wife was Mary Ann EASTON. She was born at Wandsworth, London, dau of James Easton, bricklayer, and Catherine Divine (probably the Dec qtr 1839 ref in FreeBMD in Wandsworth Dist.).
Ref 1851 census. Surrey, England. Parish of All Saints. Town of Wandsworth. Address: Armoury (?) Lane, Wandsworth.
James Easton. Head. Mar. Age 35. Bricklayer. Born Surrey, Wandsworth.
Catharine Easton. Wife. Mar. Age 31. Born Surrey, Wandsworth.
Mary A Easton. Daur. Age 11. Scholar. Born Surrey, Wandsworth.
Jane Easton. Daur. Age 6. Scholar. Born Surrey, Wandsworth.

James Easton (age given 37), Catherine (35), Mary Ann (14) and Jane (10) arrived in Victoria in Oct 1854 by assisted passage on the vessel "Neleus" from England (ref online shipping records).

Benjamin and Mary Ann married on 14 Nov 1855 at Buninyong, Victoria (Vic reg 3608 & ref private source 3).

"Clunes Harmonica Society Oct. 13 1869 shows Benjamin amongst its members. Benjamin Tarrant was the owner publican of the Fire Brigade Hotel and the change in the rate book coincided with his change from Fruiterer to Publican. Fire Brigade Hotel 43 Fraser St Clunes Section 14, allotment 11, Township of Clunes." (Ref private source 3.)

Some members of the Tarrant family travelled to New Zealand in 1875 on the 'Alhambra'. Those listed are Mrs Tarrant (47) [perhaps Mary Ann but the age is wrong], Eliza (17) [perhaps Esther], James (16), Kate (13) [perhaps Clara Kate], Jane (10), Ben (8), Charles (3).

Benjamin died 28 Jul 1882 at Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand. The death is registered in 1882 of Benjamin aged 42 years [does not match] (NZ reg 3561).

Mary Ann returned to Australia and died 15 Jan 1924 at Woollahra NSW.
"DEATHS. TARRANT - 15th January, 1924, at her daughter's (Mrs. James Miller) residence, 16 Forest-road, Double Bay, Mary Ann, relict of the late Benjamin Tarrant. Aged 84." (ref Trove, The Sun Sydney, Tue 15 Jan 1924)

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    Children:  
  1. Esther Jane TARRANT born 1856 at Ballarat, Victoria  
  2. James Benjamin TARRANT (1) born 1857 at Ballarat, Victoria  
  3. James TARRANT (2) born 1859 at Clunes, Victoria  
  4. Clara Kate TARRANT born 1861 at Ballarat, Victoria  
  5. Jane TARRANT born 1863 at Clunes, Victoria  
  6. Benjamin TARRANT (1) born 1865 at Clunes, Victoria  
  7. Benjamin TARRANT (2) born 1867 at Clunes, Victoria  
  8. Henry TARRANT (1) born 1869 at Clunes, Victoria  
  9. Charles Henry TARRANT born 1871 at Clunes, Victoria  
  10. Albert TARRANT born 1874 at Clunes, Victoria  
  11. Ernest TARRANT born 1874 at Clunes, Victoria  
  12. Florence Evelyn TARRANT born 1876 at Kamara, New Zealand  
  13. Harry Campbell TARRANT (2) born 1877 at Kamara, New Zealand
 
12.   Isaac TARRANT
DNA relative of Frederick Shade.
"Isaac the son of William Tarrant of St Aldates St in the Parish of St Aldates in the City of Oxford Shoemaker and of Ann his wife, who was the daughter of Joseph and Hannah Evans was born on the fifteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven. And was solemnly baptized with water, in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, on the twenty eighth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven by me. Saml Hope" (ref parish record of St Michael's Oxford)

Born 15 Apr 1837, bap 28 May 1837 at Saint Michaels-Wesleyan, Oxford, Oxford (ref IGI).

Ref 1841 census at Speedwell St, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, civil parish of St Ebbe.
Together with his parents and siblings:
Isaac Tarrant. Age 3. Born in Oxfordshire.

Ref 1851 census at Speedwell St, Oxford, Oxfordshire, civil parish of St Ebbe.
Together with his father and siblings:
Isaac Tarrant. Son. Age 13. Scholar. Born in Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Isaac arrived in Victoria, Australia on 30 Dec 1853 aged 15 by unassisted passage on the "Fairlie" with his brothers Benjamin and Samuel from Port of London.

Isaac married Caroline WALKER, possible date 11 Dec 1855 at St Johns Cof E, Lydiard St, Ballarat (some web trees have 12 Nov). Caroline's background:
Caroline was bap 11 Sep 1831 at Saint George, Bristol, Gloucester, dau of John Walker and Mary (ref IGI).
In 1841 census, the family of John Walker (50), Coal Haulier, Mary Walker (40), Town Hawker, John Walker (15), Cotton Factory, Ann Walker (12), Cotton Factory, Caroline Walker (10), & Thomas Walker (7) lived at St George, Bristol.
In 1851 census, Sarah Walker (26), Ann Walker (23) and Caroline Walker (17), all servants from St George Gloucestershire were working in a school.
Caroline's marriage was reg Sep qtr 1852 at Clerkenwell Dist to Thomas Pearson (ref FreeBMD).
Caroline Pearson age 21 and Thomas Pearson age 35 emigrated on the 'Mooltan' in Aug 1853 to Victoria (ref Index to Assisted British Immigration). Presumably Thomas died shortly after.

Isaac's marriage certificate has the following information (but the date was not shown on a partial copy).
Groom: Gold Digger. Age 19. Present & Usual residence Ballarat. Parents William Tarrant, Cordwainer, and Ann Evans.
Bride. Age 24. Present & Usual residence Ballarat. Parents John Walker, Drayman, and Mary Walter [the writing is obscure and it may be Walker].
This marriage was solemnized between us Isaac Tarant and Caroline Pearson (her mark) according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Free Church in the presents of us Josiah Tarrant and Wm B. Tarrant, by (or before) me James Bauch (?), Officiating Minister.

Death reg of Carol[ine] Tarrant 1901 at "Spol", dau of Jno Walker & Carol (Unknown), age 70 (Vic reg 15441). Ancestry suggests this is Spotswood, Victoria. Daughter Alice Mary was living in that area at the time and it may have been at her house.
"The funeral of the late Mrs. Tarrant, wife of Mr Isaac Tarrant, of Skipton street, took place on Friday and was largely attended. The pall-bearers were Messrs H.Baxter, O.Collett, W.Foley, F.Plumridge, T.White, S.Lukies, E.Jermyn, and J.Ditchfield; and the coffin-bearers were Messrs J.Braybrook, J.Nall, M.Garvey, and J.Davies. The Rev.J. Parsons conducted the service at the house and grave. Messrs Jordan and Tippett were the undertakers." (ref Trove, Ballarat Star, Mon 16 Dec 1901).

Death reg of Isaac Tarrant 1907 at Ballarat, son of Wm Tarrant & Hannah (Evans), age 70 (Vic reg 3444).
"DEATHS. TARRANT. - On the 23rd May, at his late residence, 710 Skipton street, Isaac Tarrant; aged 70 years. Asleep in Jesus." (ref Trove, Ballarat Star, Fri 24 May 1907)
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    Children:  
  1. Alfred TARRANT born 1856 at Ballarat, Victoria  
  2. Isaac TARRANT born 1859 at Clunes, Victoria  
  3. Samuel John TARRANT born 1861 at Ballarat, Victoria  
  4. Caroline TARRANT born 1862 at Sandhurst, Victoria  
  5. Alice Mary TARRANT born 1865 at Ballarat, Victoria  
  6. Josiah TARRANT born 1868 at Ballarat, Victoria  
  7. Henry TARRANT born 1871 at Ballarat, Victoria  
  8. Albert Evans TARRANT born 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria  
  9. Ernest Evans TARRANT born 1880 at Ballarat, Victoria
 
13.   Samuel John TARRANT
Birth reg of Samuel Tarrant Jun qtr 1840 at Oxford dist, Oxfordshire, mother's name Evans (ref GRO Index).
His middle name is given in birth of son Frederick and in his own death registration..

Ref 1841 census at Speedwell St, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, civil parish of St Ebbe.
Together with his parents and siblings:
Samuel Tarrant. Age 1. Born in Oxfordshire.

Ref 1851 census at Speedwell St, Oxford, Oxfordshire, civl parish of St Ebbe.
Together with his father and siblings:
Samuel Tarrant. Son. Age 11. Scholar. Born in Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Samuel arrived in Victoria, Australia on 30 Dec 1853 aged 12 by unassisted passage on the "Fairlie" with his brothers Benjamin and Isaac from Port of London.

Samuel married 7 Jul 1861 at Clunes, Victoria to Amelia Ann POOK (Vic reg 3281). His occupation at the time of marriage was Miner. His parents are William Tarrant and Ann Evans, and his father's profession Cordwainer (ref their Marriage Cert). A notice in The Argus of Sat 15 Jul 1911 regarding their Golden Wedding gives the date of 7 July 1861.

Amelia was the daughter of "Saml Poole and Eliza Costin Charl H" and was born c1843 according to her death record. The IGI has a record of the marriage of Samuel POOK to Eliza Couston HEATH on 18 Dec 1836 at Saint Giles, Camberwell, Surrey, England. Amelia's birth was registered Jun qtr 1843 at Greenwich. Samuel Pook (age 42), Eliza (age 39), a child Eliza (age 14) and Amelia (age 9) arrived in Victoria, Australia in July 1853 by assisted passage on the "Elizabeth".

Death reg of Amelia Tarrant 1912 at Kew, dau of Saml Poole & Eliza Costin Charl (Heath), age 69 (Vic reg 2139).
"DEATHS. TARRANT.- On the 6th January, at 90 Peel-street, Kew, the beloved wife of Samuel Tarrant, late of Bairnsdale and Clunes, and mother of Samuel, Ernest, Leslie, Arthur, Louie, Gertie, also Mrs. D. Moyle, of Ballarat, and Mrs. F. Wilton, of Carlton. Nothing in my hand I bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling." (ref Trove, The Age Sat 13 Jan 1912)

Death reg of Saml Jno Tarrant 1917 at Kew, son of Wm Tarrant & Ann (Evans), age 76 (Vic reg 1853).
"DEATHS. TARRANT.- On the 5th January, at his residence, 52 Peel street, Kew, Samuel, beloved husband of the late Amelia Tarrant, who died 6th January, 1912; and loving father of Samuel, Ernest, Leslie, Arthur, Louie, Florrie (Mrs. D.Moyle), of Ballarat; May (Mrs. Wilton), and Gertie, aged 76. Loved and lost awhile." (ref Trove, The Argus, Mon 8 Jan 1917)



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    Children:  
  1. Samuel Schmeding TARRANT born 1862 at Clunes, Victoria  
  2. Amelia Louisa TARRANT born 1864 at Clunes, Victoria  
  3. Florence Eveline TARRANT born 1866 at Clunes, Victoria  
  4. Adelene TARRANT born 1868 at Clunes, Victoria  
  5. Eliza Emeline (Elizabeth) TARRANT born 1870 at Clunes, Victoria  
  6. Ernest Constantine TARRANT born 1871 at Clunes, Victoria  
  7. Albert TARRANT born 1873 at Clunes, Victoria  
  8. Grace Eva TARRANT born 1874 at Clunes, Victoria  
  9. Albert Edwin TARRANT born 1874 at Clunes, Victoria  
  10. Frederick William TARRANT born 1876 at Clunes, Victoria  
  11. Alice Maud TARRANT born 1877 at Clunes, Victoria  
  12. May Lilliance TARRANT born 1879 at Clunes, Victoria  
  13. Leslie Charles TARRANT born 1881 at Clunes, Victoria  
  14. Gertrude Miriam TARRANT born 1883 at Clunes, Victoria  
  15. Arthur Clarence TARRANT born 1886 at Clunes, Victoria
 
    Issue of William Tarrant and Ann Canfield  
1.   Caroline TARRANT
Bap of Caroline Tarrant 23 Jul 1816 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, dau of William Tarrant & Ann (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).

Marr reg Dec qtr 1837 at Faringdon dist, Berkshire of Caroline Tarrant to Thomas BAILEY (ref FreeBMD). The marriage was 25 Oct 1837 at Stanford in the Vale; Caroline was dau of William Tarrant (ref Ancestry England Select Marriages). Thomas born c1814.

Ref 1841 census. Gloucestershire, England. Civil Parish of Fairford. Registration district of Cirencester. Address: Market Place.
Together with daus Ann (2), Caroline (9 mths):
Thos Bailey. Age 27. Draper. Not born in Gloucestershire.
Caroline Bailey. Age 24. Not born in Gloucestershire.

Caroline may have died Jun qtr 1846 at Henley district, Oxfordshire, age 29, although there are possible births of subsequent children William Thomas Bailey in 1845 and Maria Jane Bailey in 1851, both with mother's name Tarrant.

Ref 1851 census. Middlesex, England. Civil Parish of Great Stanmore. Registration district of Hendon. Address: 21 High St.
At the home of Edmund Bailey (33), Draper & Clothier, and family:
Thomas Bailey. Brother. Wid. Age 38. Assistant. Born Wiltshire Marlborough.
The date of the census is 30th March 1851.

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    Children:  
  1. Ann BAILEY born 1839 at Cirencester dist, Gloucestershire  
  2. Caroline BAILEY born 1840 at Cirencester dist, Gloucestershire  
  3. Mary BAILEY born 1843 at Hertford, Hertfordshire
 
2.   Charlotte TARRANT
Bap of Charlotte Tarrant 2 Jan 1818 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, dau of William Tarrant & Anne (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).
Burial of Charlotte Tarrant 28 Apr 1819 at St Denys, Stanford in the Vale, age 1 (ref fmp Berkshire Burial Index).
 
3.   Alfred TARRANT
Bap of Alfred Tarrant 14 Feb 1819 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, son of William Tarrant & Anne (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).

Not found in 1841 census.
Marriage Sep qtr 1842 at Wantage dist, Berkshire of Alfred Tarrant to Anna Maria BUSH (ref FreeBMD).
"MARRIED. August 17, at Sparsholt, Berks, by the Rev. J. Baron, Alfred, eldest son of Mr. W. Tarrant, of Stanford, to Anna Maria, youngest daughter of Mr. Jonathan Bush, of the former place." (ref British Newspapers, Oxford Journal Sat 27 Aug 1842".
Anna Maria was born c1822 at Sparsholt, Berkshire (ref census).

Ref 1851 census. Hertfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Hertford St Andrew. Registration district of Hertford. Address: Wash.
Together with children Maria Bush (7), Miriam Ann (6), Frank (3), Alfred (1):
Alfred Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 32. Clothier Hatter & Outfitter. Born Stanford Berkshire.
Anna Maria Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 29. Born Sparsholt Berkshire.

Ref 1861 census. Bedfordshire, England. Parish of Biggleswade. Registration district of Biggleswade. Address: Hitchin St.
Together with children Maria Bush (17), Meriam Ann (16), Frank (13), Alfred (11), Mary (8), Harry (6), Jessie (2):
Alfred Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 42. Hotel Keeper. Born Berks Stanford.
Anna Maria Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 39. Born Berks Sparsholt.

Death reg of Anna Maria Tarrant Dec qtr 1870 at Biggleswade dist age 48 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found.

Ref 1871 census. Bedfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Biggleswade. Registration district of Biggleswade. Address: High Street.
Together with children Maria Bush (27), Miriam Ann (26), Mary (19), Harry (16), Hessie (12), Eleanor (9), Emily M (6):
Alfred Tarrant. Head. Wid. Age 61. Hotel Keeper. Born Berkshire Stanford.

In 1877 Alfred dissolved a partnership with his son Harry:
"NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership between us the undersigned Alfred Tarrant and Harry Tarrant carrying on business at Bury Saint Edmund's, in the county of Suffolk, as Innkeepeers, was on the 30th day of April, 1877, dissolved by mutual consent. As witness our hands this 21st day of May, 1877. Alfred Tarrant. Harry Tarrant." (ref British Newspapers, Bury Free Press, Sat 26 May 1877)

Ref 1881 census. Bedfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Biggleswade. Registration district of Biggleswade. Address: Langford Rd.
Together with children Maria B Goodwin (37), Frank (34), Jessie (22), Emily M (16) and grandson Herbert H Clemence (4), son of Miriam:
Alfred Tarrant. Head. Wid. Age 62. Retired Hotel Keeper. Born Berks Stratford in the Vale.

Death reg of Alfred Tarrant Jun qtr 1889 at Biggleswade dist age 70 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found.
"DEATHS. TARRANT- April 8th, at Biggleswade, Alfred Tarrant, late of Bury St. Edmund's, aged 70 years." (ref British Newspapers, Bury Free Press, Sat 20 Apr 1889)









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    Children:  
  1. Maria Bush TARRANT born 1843 at Hertford, Hertfordshire  
  2. Miriam Ann TARRANT born 1845 at Hertford, Hertfordshire  
  3. Frank TARRANT born 1847 at Hertford, Hertfordshire  
  4. Alfred TARRANT born 1849 at Hertford, Hertfordshire  
  5. Mary TARRANT born 1852 at Hertford, Hertfordshire  
  6. Harry TARRANT born 1855 at Hertford, Hertfordshire  
  7. Jessie TARRANT born 1858 at Hertford, Hertfordshire  
  8. Eleanor TARRANT born 1861 at Biggleswade, Bedfordshire  
  9. Emily Maud TARRANT born 1864 at Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
 
4.   William Henry TARRANT
Bap of William Henry Tarrant 30 Apr 1820 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, son of William Tarrant & Anne (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).

Ref 1841 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of St Michael. Registration district of Oxford. Address: Corn Market.
At the home of Richd Cross (25), Grocer:
Willm Tarrant. Age 20. Shop. Not born in Oxfordshire.

Ref 1851 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Witney.Registration district of Witney. Address: Market Place.
Together with his sister Elizabeth (29), visitor:
William Henry Tarrant. Head. Unm. Age 32. Grocer. Born Berks Stanford.

Marr reg Sep qtr 1852 at Headington dist, Oxfordshire of William Henry Tarrant to Jane PARROTT (ref FreeBMD). Bap of Jane Parrott 11 Jun 1826 at Forest Hill, Oxfordshire, dau of Thomas & Fanny (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).

Ref 1861 census. Oxfordshire, England. Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: Market Place.
Together with children William H (5), Ernest (3):
William H Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 41. Grocer. Born Stanford in the Vale.
Jane Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 34. Born Oxon Forest Hill.

Ref 1871 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: Market Place.
Together with children William Henry (15), Ernest (13), Herbert (8):
William Henry Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 50. Grocer Master employs 10 men 2 boys. Born Berks Stanford in the Vale.
Jane Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 43. Born Oxon Forest Hill.

Ref 1881 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: Market Place.
Together with children William H (25), Ernest (23):
William H Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 60. Grocer employing 8 men 4 boys. Born Berks Stanford.
Jane Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 54. Grocers Wife. Born Oxon Forest Hill.

Ref 1891 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: Market Square.
Together with children Ernest (34), Herbert (28):
William Henry Tarrant. Head. Mar. Age 71. Wholesale & Retail Grocer. Born Berks Stanford in Vale.
Jane Tarrant. Wife. Mar. Age 66. Born Oxon Forest Hill.

William died 13 Nov 1897. Death reg of William Henry Tarrant Dec qtr 1897 at Witney dist age 77 (ref FreeBMD).
"TARRANT William Henry of Witney Oxfordshire grocer and tea-dealer died 13 November 1897 Probate Oxford 30 August [1898] to Jane Tarrant widow and William Henry Tarrant [son] and Ernest Tarrant [son] grocers Effects £17774 13s. 6d." (ref Ancestry National Probate)

Ref 1901 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: Church Green.
Jane Tarrant. Head. Age 74. Widow. Living on own means. Born Forest Hill Oxon.
Together with 3 servants.

Ref 1911 census. Oxfordshire, England. Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: The Elms, 9 Church Green Witney Oxon.
Jane Tarrant. Head. Age 84. Widow. Children 5 born 3 alive 2 dead. Private Means. Born Forest Hill Oxfordshire.
Together with 3 servants.

Jane died 2 Sep 1913. Death reg of Jane Tarrant Sep qtr 1913 at Witney dist age 87 (ref FreeBMD).
"TARRANT Jane of The Elms Witney Oxfordshire widow died 2 September 1913 Administration London 3 October to Ernest Tarrant J.P. [son]. Effects £1253 4s. 7d." (ref Ancestry National Probate)



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    Children:  
  1. Edward Parrott TARRANT born 1853 at Witney, Oxfordshire  
  2. William Henry TARRANT born 1855 at Witney, Oxfordshire  
  3. Ernest TARRANT born 1857 at Witney, Oxfordshire  
  4. Arthur Robert TARRANT born 1861 at Witney, Oxfordshire  
  5. Herbert TARRANT born 1862 at Witney, Oxfordshire
 
5.   Elizabeth TARRANT
Bap of Elizabeth Tarrant 2 Sep 1821 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, dau of William Tarrant & Anne (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).

Ref 1841 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Stanford. Registration district of Faringdon. Address: Stanford.
Together with her parents and 3 siblings:
Elizabeth Tarrant. Age 15. Born in Berkshire.

Ref 1851 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Witney.Registration district of Witney. Address: Market Place.
Together with her brother William:
Elizth Tarrant. Visitor. Unm. Age 29. Born Berks Stanford.

Marr reg Jun qtr 1857 at Witney dist, Oxfordshire of Elizabeth Tarrant to William BIRD (ref FreeBMD).
"MARRIAGES. On the 14th inst., at St. Mary's Church, Witney, by the Rev. R. Sankey, Mr. William Bird, of Claremont, in the parish of Esher, Surrey, to Elizabeth, second daughter of the late Mr. William Tarrant, of Stanford-in-the-Vale, Berks." (ref British Newspapers, Reading Mercury, Sat 18 Apr 1857)

Ref 1861 census. Surrey, England. Parish of Great Bookham. Registration District of Epsom. Address: Mansion.
Together with many others:
William Bird. Servt. Mar. Age 34. Butler. Born Surrey Esher.
AND
Ref 1861 census. Surrey, England. Parish of Great Bookham. Registration District of Epsom. Address: 12 Upper Street.
Together with dau Emily Ann (1):
Elizabeth Bird. Head. Mar. Age 38. Born Berk Stanford.

Ref 1871 census. London, England. Civil Parish of St George Hanover Square. Registration District of St George Hanover Square. Address: Wilton Cres.
William Bird. Head. Mar. Age 43. Butler. Born Surrey Esher.
Elizabeth Bird. Wife. Mar. Age 49. Housekeeper. Born Berkshire Stanford.

Ref 1881 census. London, England. Civil Parish of Battersea. Registration District of Wandsworth. Address: 130 Bridge Rd.
William Bird. Head. Mar. Age 53. Retired Lodging House Keeper. Born Surrey Esher.
Elizabeth Bird. Wife. Mar. Age 59. Born Berkshire Stanford.

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    Child:  
  1. Emily Ann BIRD born 1860 at Little Bookham, Surrey
 
6.   Edwin TARRANT
Bap of Edwin Tarrant 26 Mar 1823 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, son of William Tarrant & Anne (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).
Burial of Edwin Tarrant 7 Jul 1824 at St Denys, Stanford in the Vale, age 1y 4m, residence Stanford (ref fmp Berkshire Burial Index).

7.   Frederick TARRANT
Bap of Frederic Tarrant 7 Jun 1824 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, son of William Tarrant & Anne (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).
According to his gravestone (died age 72yrs 7mths 1day) he was born 15 May 1824 (www.findagrave.com).

Ref 1841 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Stanford. Registration district of Faringdon. Address: Stanford.
Together with his parents and 3 siblings:
Frederick Tarrant. Age 15. Born in Berkshire.

Ref 1851 census. Hertfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Bayford. Registration district of Hertford. Address: Bayford.
Together with his widowed mother, 2 sisters and other relatives:
Frederic Tarrant. Son. Unm. Age 26. Born Berks.

Frederick migrated to the USA.

He married Eliza JONES on 10 May 1854 (ref APT). According to her gravestone (died age 68yrs, 8ms, 21days) she was born 3 Jan 1829. However, her baptism is found on 27 Feb 1829 at Westminster St Anne Soho, dau of Henry & Sarah Jones, with birth date 3 Feb 1829 (ref Ancestry London Baptisms). Eliza migrated to New York, arriving 18 Aug 1849 age 20 on the vessel Northumberland (ref Ancestry New York Passenger & Immigration Lists). Eliza married (1) William BROWN on 16 May 1850 at Vermilion, Illinois (ref Ancestry Illinois Compiled Marriages).

Ref 1860 US Census. Address: Detroit Ward 9, Wayne, Michigan.
Together with several Brown relatives, and dau Sarah L (3):
Frederick Tarrant. Age 36. Laborer. Born England.
Eliza Tarrant. Age 31. Born England.

Ref 1870 US Census. Address: Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois.
Together with children Louisa (13), Miriam (11), Arthur (8), Jessie (5), Thomas (2) and her dau Emma (17):
Frederick Tarrant. Age 46. Hotel Keeper. Born England.
Eliza Tarrant. Age 39. Keeping house. Born England.

Ref 1880 US Census. Address: Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois.
Together with children Miriam (20), Arthur H (17), Jessie B (14), Thomas A (12), Alice B (10):
Frederic Tarrant. Age 56. Grocer. Born England.
Eliza Tarrant. Age 51. Wife. Keeping house. Born England.

Death of Frederick Tarrant 16 Dec 1896, age 72yrs, 7ms, 1day, buried at Jones Grove Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA (ref
www.findagrave.com).
Death of Eliza Tarrant 24 Sep 1897, age 68yrs, 8ms, 21days, buried at Jones Grove Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA (ref
www.findagrave.com).




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    Children:  
  1. Sarah Louise TARRANT born 1857 at Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois, USA  
  2. Frederic R. TARRANT born 1858 at Illinois, USA  
  3. Miriam Whitfield TARRANT born 1860 at Michigan, USA  
  4. Ellen E. TARRANT born 1861 at Illinois, USA  
  5. Arthur Henry TARRANT born 1863 at Illinois, USA  
  6. Jessie Bentley TARRANT born 1865 at Illinois, USA  
  7. Thomas A. TARRANT born 1868 at Illinois, USA  
  8. Alice B. TARRANT born c1870 at Illinois, USA  
  9. Elcie Kate TARRANT born 1873 at Illinois, USA
 
8.   Harriet TARRANT
Bap of Harriet Tarrant 14 Aug 1825 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, dau of William Tarrant & Anne (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).
Burial of Harriet Tarrant 18 Aug 1826 at St Denys, Stanford in the Vale age 1 (ref fmp Berkshire Burial Index).

9.   Charles Edwin TARRANT
Bap of Charles Edwin Tarrant 25 Aug 1826 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, son of William Tarrant & Anne (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).
Burial of Charles Edwin Tarrant 6 Nov 1826 at St Denys, Stanford in the Vale, age 11 weeks (ref fmp Berkshire Burial Index).


10.   Anne TARRANT
Bap of Anne Tarrant 13 Dec 1827 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, dau of William Tarrant & Anne (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).

Ref 1841 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Shrivenham. Registration district of Faringdon. Address: Shrivenham.
At the school of Mary Barnes (50), School Mistress, with many others:
Ann Tarrant. Age 13. Born Berkshire.

Ref 1851 census. Hertfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Bayford. Registration district of Hertford. Address: Bayford.
Together with her widowed mother, 2 siblings and other relatives:
Ann Tarrant. Dau. Unm. Age 23. Governess. Born Berks.

Ref 1861 census. Oxfordshire, England. Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: Church Green.
Together with relative Elizabeth Canfield, sister Miriam, niece Mary Bailey::
Ann Tarrant. Head. Unm. Age 29. Schoolmistress. Born Berkshire Stanford.

Ref 1871 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: Church Green Private School.
Together with sister Miriam (34) and neice Emily A Bird (11):
Ann Tarrant. Head. Unm. Age 39. Schoolmistress. Born Berks Stanford in the Vale.

Ref 1881 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: Church Green.
Together with sister Miriam (43), niece Emily A Bird & gt niece Emma M M Whereat:
Ann Tarrant. Head. Unm. Age 53. Principal of School. Born Berks Stanford in Vale.

Ref 1891 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: Church Green.
Together with sister Miriam, niece Emily A Bird, gt nieces E M M Whereat, Agnes M Whereat:
Ann Tarrant. Head. Single. Age 60. Schoolmistress. Born Stanford, Berks.

Ref 1901 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: Church Green.
Together with sister Miriam & Niece Emily A Bird:
Ann Tarrant. Head. Single. Age 70. Principal of Private School. Born Stanford Bucks.

Ann died 13 Mar 1905. Death reg of Ann Tarrant Mar qtr 1905 at Witney dist age 77 (ref FreeBMD).
"TARRANT Ann of Church-green Witney Oxfordshire spinster died 13 March 1905 Probate Oxford 3 April to Miriam Whitfield Tarrant [sister] spinster Effects £1768 3s. 5d." (ref Ancestry National Probate)



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11.   Sidney TARRANT
Bap of Sidney Tarrant 24 Jan 1830 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, son of William Tarrant & Ann (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).
Burial of Sidney Tarrant 11 Feb 1830 at St Denys, Stanford in the Vale, age 5 weeks (ref fmp Berkshire Burial Index).


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12.   Ellen TARRANT
Bap of Ellen Tarrant 12 May 1831 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, dau of William Tarrant & Ann (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).
No further information found.

13.   Emily TARRANT
Bap of Emily Tarrant 31 Jul 1833 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, dau of William Tarrant & Ann (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).

Ref 1841 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Stanford. Registration district of Faringdon. Address: Stanford.
Together with his parents and 3 siblings:
Emily Tarrant. Age 7. Born in Berkshire.

No further information found.


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14.   Miriam Whitfield TARRANT
Bap of Miriam Tarrant 7 Dec 1835 at Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, dau of William Tarrant & Ann (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings).

Ref 1841 census. Berkshire, England. Civil Parish of Stanford. Registration district of Faringdon. Address: Stanford.
Together with her parents and 3 siblings:
Miriam Tarrant. Age 5. Born in Berkshire.

Ref 1851 census. Hertfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Bayford. Registration district of Hertford. Address: Bayford.
Together with her widowed mother, 2 siblings and other relatives:
Marian W Tarrant. Dau. Age 15. Dairy. Born Berks.

Ref 1861 census. Oxfordshire, England. Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: Church Green.
Together with relative Elizabeth Canfield, sister Ann, niece Mary Bailey::
Mariann [Miriam] W Tarrant. Sis. Unm. Age 24. Schoolmistress. Born Berkshire Stanford.

Ref 1871 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: Church Green Private School.
Together with sister Ann and neice Emily A Bird (11):
Miriam H [sic] Tarrant. Sis. Unm. Age 34. Schoolmistress. Born Berks Stanford in the Vale.

Ref 1881 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: Church Green.
Together with sister Ann, niece Emily A Bird & gt niece Emma M M Whereat:
Miriam W Tarrant. Sis. Unm. Age 43. Principal of School. Born Berks Stanford in Vale.

Ref 1891 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: Church Green.
Together with sister Ann, niece Emily A Bird, gt nieces E M M Whereat, Agnes M Whereat:
Miriam W Tarrant. Head. Single. Age 51. Schoolmistress. Born Stanford Berks.

Ref 1901 census. Oxfordshire, England. Civil Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: Church Green.
Together with sister Ann & Niece Emily A Bird:
Miriam W Tarrant. Sister. Single. Age 64. Principal of Private School. Born Stanford Bucks.

In 1905 Miriam was an executor for sister Ann:
"TARRANT Ann of Church-green Witney Oxfordshire spinster died 13 March 1905 Probate Oxford 3 April to Miriam Whitfield Tarrant [sister] spinster Effects £1768 3s. 5d." (ref Ancestry National Probate)

Ref 1911 census. Oxfordshire, England. Parish of Witney. Registration district of Witney. Address: 23 Church Green Witney Oxon.
Together with niece Emily Ann Bird and a servant:
Miriam Whitfield Tarrant. Head. Age 75. Single. Principal of School. Born Berks Stanford.

Miriam died 17 Nov 1927. Death reg of Miriam W Tarrant Dec qtr 1927 at Witney dist, Oxfordshire age 92 (ref FreeBMD).
"TARRANT Miriam Whitfield of Church Green Witney Oxfordshire spinster died 17 November 1927 Probate Oxford 14 June [1928] to Ernest Tarrant [nephew] grocer. Effects £2821 2s. 10d." (ref Ancestry National Probate)



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