Phoebe Chester

     Phoebe was born before 23 February 1825 in the Village of East Torrington, Lincolnshire, England. On 23 February 1825, she was christened in Lincolnshire, England, at St. Michael's Church in the Village of East Torrington.¹ Phoebe was listed on the 1841 English census living in Market Rasen, Middle Rasen, Lincolnshire, England. Enumerated in this household were Mary Goddard [55 Lincolnshire], Ann Smith [23 Lincolnshire], Elizabeth Swanson [5 Lincolnshire], Vincent Swanson [3 Lincolnshire], Phebe Chester [15 Lincolnshire], Henry Cartwright [22 Lincolnshire] & Joseph Cooc [13 Lincolnshire].² Phoebe was listed on the 1851 English census in Lissington, Lincolnshire, England, visiting family or friends. Enumerated in this household were William Grave [30 Lissington], his mother: Ann [55 Mansfield, Nottinghamshire], brother: Frederic [22 Lissington], visitor: Phebe Chester [23 Torrington] and 4 servats, William was a farmer of 500 acres with 11 laborers. Phebe was visiting her Aunt Ann, sister of her father.³