Ann Husbands

     Ann was born circa 1822 in Middle Raisen, Lincolnshire, England. Ann married Thomas Chester, son of Thomas Chester and Sarah Whallhead, on 17 August 1846 in West Rasen, Lincolnshire, England.¹ Ann and her husband, Thomas, were listed on the 1851 English census in North Willingham, Lincolnshire, England, visiting family or friends. Enumerated in this household were Francis Thompson [32 Brigg], his wife: Sarah Thompson [33 Linwood], and their 4 children along with visitors: Thomas Chester [28 Torrington - tailor], his wife: Ann Chester [29 Middle Rasen], Sarah Chester [4 Middle Rasen], Edwin [2 Middle Rasen] & Elizabeth [4 mos. Middle Rasen]. Thomas is a tailor. Francis & his family are living at the stables of Joseph Cade's farm of 383 acres where Francis works as a laborer.² Ann and her husband, Thomas, were listed on the 1861 English census living in Market Rasen, Middle Rasen, Lincolnshire, England. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Chester [37 East Torrington], his wife: Ann [38 Middle Rasen], children: Edwin [12 Middle Rasen], Eliza [9 Middle Rasen], Fredrick [7 Middle Rasen], Louesa [4 Middle Rasen] & Emely [1 Middle Rasen].³ Ann and her husband, Thomas, were listed on the 1871 English census living in Middle Raisen, Lincolnshire, England. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Chester [48 Torrington], his wife: Ann [49 Middle Rasen], children: Louisa [13 Middle Rasen], Joseph [8 Middle Rasen] & Thomas [5 Middle Rasen].⁴ Ann and her husband, Thomas, were listed on the 1881 English census living in Middle Raisen. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Chester [37 East Torrington], his wife: Ann [38 Middle Rasen], children: Edwin [12 Middle Rasen], Eliza [9 Middle Rasen], Fredrick [7 Middle Rasen], Louesa [4 Middle Rasen] & Emely [1 Middle Rasen].⁵