Thomas Chester

M, b. circa 16 September 1794, d. 1875
FatherWilliam Chester b. b 2 Apr 1761
MotherAlice Blades b. c 29 Mar 1761
     Thomas was born in Scremby, Lincolnshire, England. He was christened there on 16 September 1794 in St. Peter and St. Paul Church.1 Thomas married Lucy Rhoads, daughter of John Rhoads and Mary Padison, circa 1813 in Lincolnshire, England. Thomas and his wife, Lucy, were listed on the 1841 English census living in Candlesby, Lincolnshire, England. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Chester [45 Lincolnshire], his wife Lucy [50 Lincolnshire] & Susan [12 Lincolnshire].2 Thomas and his wife, Lucy, were listed on the 1851 English census living in Candlesby. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Chester 56 Scrimley, Lincolnshire.3 Thomas and his wife, Lucy, were listed on the 1861 English census living in Candlesby. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Chester [65 Scremby, Lincolnshire] his wife; Lucy [71 Sallby, Lincolnshire].4 Thomas's wife, Lucy, died before 1871 in Candlesby leaving him a widower. The 1871 English Census listed Thomas as living in the home of his daughter at Candlesby. Enumerated in this household were Joseph Bourne [48 Ashby, Lincolnshire], his wife: Susan [42 Candlesby, Lincolnshire], Children: Thomas [19 Candlesby, Lincolnshire] & William [3 Candlesby, Lincolnshire]; Father-in-law: Thomas Chester [78 Scremby, Lincolshire].5 Thomas departed this life in 1875 in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England.6

Family

Lucy Rhoads b. c 8 May 1791, d. b 1871
Children

Citations

  1. [S1637] England Births and Christenings Index 1538-1973: Batch Number: C03135-2 - Thomas Chester. baptized 16 September 1794 at Scremby, Lincolnshire; parents: William and Alice Chester - familysearch.org.
  2. [S1638] England and Wales Census, 1841, Index: Candlesby, Lincolnshire, England - familysearch.org.
  3. [S1639] England and Wales Census, 1851, Index: Candlesby, Lincolnshire, England. Thomas' birthplace should have read Scremby. - familysearch.org.
  4. [S1640] England and Wales Census, 1861, Index: Candlesby, Lincolnshire, England - familysearch.org.
  5. [S1641] England and Wales Census, 1871, Index: Candlesby, Lincolnshire, England - familysearch.org.
  6. [S1642] England and Wales Death Registration Index, 1837-2007: Thomas Chester died April-May-June 1875 at Spilsby, Lincolnshire at age of 82 years. [Volume 7a, Page 362, Line 107] - familysearch.org.