Sheppard Families of Stoke Bruerne, Watford and elsewhere


Richard William Furniss-153 was born about 1888 in <Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England>. He married Mary Woodward-20 on 3 Sep 1912 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/21 no.449.
place of residence given as Stafford. His occupation is unreadable.

NOTE placed in this family on basis of occupation given for father at
Richard's wedding.

Mary Woodward-20 [Parents] was born in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. She was christened on 20 Mar 1887 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. She married Richard William Furniss-153 on 3 Sep 1912 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/19 no.233.

CENSUS 1891. Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Fiche no. 6096298, page 7 no. 40 Age 4, her first name is unclear on the census.

CENSUS 1901 of Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1411, enumerator 7, folio 83, page 6, schedule 38,, at the Boat Inn, age 14,

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/21 no.449.


Richard Edward Sheppard-26 [Parents] was christened on 12 May 1773 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. He died on 31 May 1829 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. He was buried on 4 Jun 1829 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. He married Sarah Worley-77 on 14 Dec 1809 in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England.

Other marriages:
Deacon, Mary

BAPTISM from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7. Also in the IGI.

KNOWN through marriage of his daughter, he was a stocking weaver, and record of burial of his wife, though these may be different Richard Sheppards.

MARRIAGE Towcester Parish Ch. Northants Rec. Off. ref.329P/9 no.520. Listed as a bachelor of Stoke Bruerne.

NOTE see note on Richard Sheppard, husband of Elizabeth in the 1821 census. This could be him. If so he was living next to his mother.

MARRIAGE Towcester Parish Ch. Northants Rec. Off. ref.329P/10 no.186. Listed as a widower of Stoke Bruerne.

DEATH from memorial in the Stoke Bruerne Parish church.

BURIAL from Stoke Bruerne Parish Register, NRO ref 303p/12, no.250.

NOTE See (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=towcester) for his will on Mary Taylor's listing (also copy from Paul Woodward). The first trustee listed is a John Worley, surgeon of Stony Stratford, and the third was an Edward Augustine Worley of the same place. The second was a John Jenkinson (his son later married a Jenkinson, relationship unknown).

NOTE his place as a child in this family is not proven. His will implies that Elizabeth Sheppard who married Thomas White was a sister of his.

Sarah Worley-77 was born about 1774 in , , England. She died on 11 Oct 1813. She was buried on 14 Oct 1813 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. She married Richard Edward Sheppard-26 on 14 Dec 1809 in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England.

NOTE mentioned in the will of Margaret Worley, her aunt. The transcript is dated 2 Nov 1806, which I assume is the date of death of the aunt. The will left several pieces of propertyto her, probably in the area of Stony Stratford.

MARRIAGE Towcester Parish Ch. Northants Rec. Off. ref.329P/9 no.520. A spinster of the parish of Towcester.

DEATH from memorial in the parish church which links her to Richard Edward Sheppard. (There is no record of a second wife here)

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.10, age 39, assumed to be a first wife, maybe not this Richard.

They had the following children:

  F i Margaret Worley Sheppard-178 was christened on 7 Feb 1811 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. She died on 14 Mar 1811. She was buried on 18 Mar 1811 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register.

DEATH date from memorial in the church.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register.
  M ii Richard Edward Sheppard-177

Richard Edward Sheppard-26 [Parents] was christened on 12 May 1773 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. He died on 31 May 1829 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. He was buried on 4 Jun 1829 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. He married Mary Deacon-182 on 28 Jul 1823 in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England.

Other marriages:
Worley, Sarah

BAPTISM from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7. Also in the IGI.

KNOWN through marriage of his daughter, he was a stocking weaver, and record of burial of his wife, though these may be different Richard Sheppards.

MARRIAGE Towcester Parish Ch. Northants Rec. Off. ref.329P/9 no.520. Listed as a bachelor of Stoke Bruerne.

NOTE see note on Richard Sheppard, husband of Elizabeth in the 1821 census. This could be him. If so he was living next to his mother.

MARRIAGE Towcester Parish Ch. Northants Rec. Off. ref.329P/10 no.186. Listed as a widower of Stoke Bruerne.

DEATH from memorial in the Stoke Bruerne Parish church.

BURIAL from Stoke Bruerne Parish Register, NRO ref 303p/12, no.250.

NOTE See (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=towcester) for his will on Mary Taylor's listing (also copy from Paul Woodward). The first trustee listed is a John Worley, surgeon of Stony Stratford, and the third was an Edward Augustine Worley of the same place. The second was a John Jenkinson (his son later married a Jenkinson, relationship unknown).

NOTE his place as a child in this family is not proven. His will implies that Elizabeth Sheppard who married Thomas White was a sister of his.

Mary Deacon-182 was born about 1781 in , England. She died about 1837. She married Richard Edward Sheppard-26 on 28 Jul 1823 in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England.

Other marriages:
Sheppard,

MARRIAGE Towcester Parish Ch. Northants Rec. Off. ref.329P/10 no.186. A spinster of the parish of Towcester.

NOTE will transcription seen. The dates for birth and death are handwritten at the top of the transcript and I do not know their accuracy. The will is of Mary Sheppard, widow of Towcester. It names her brother Samuel Deacon, her niece Mary Gleed Howes, her son in law Richard Edward Sheppard of Towcester, Mary Sheppard wife of William Sheppard of Abthorpe, Martha and Rachel Burnhill, sisters of this Mary Sheppard.

They had the following children:

  F i Jessie Sheppard-43

Richard Sheppard-150 was born about 1735 in , , England. He died on 17 Jul 1781. He was buried on 19 Jul 1781 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. He married Louisa Soule-151 on 13 Sep 1769 in Covent Garden, London, England.

Other marriages:
Lovell, Ann

MARRIAGE (1769) a widower, of the parish of St Paul, Covent Garden.

KNOWN from record of widow's burial in 1821. In the record it says"Louisa Sheppard the widow of Richard Sheppard, Gentleman. See reg. of burial July 19 1781."

WILL made 1780 in the name of Richard Sheppard of Abbots Langley. Refers to wife Louisa, after her death his property in Stoke Bruerne passes to his son Richard Edward, or his son John, or his daughter Ann Susannah or daughter Elizabeth or daughter Louisa or daughter Mary, or daughter Charlotte, or daughter Playford. All of these were then under 21.

DEATH from memorial in the parish church, age 41.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11. Numbers are not given in this register. "Gentleman of Stoke" Bruerne.

WILL PROVEN 1 Oct 1781 and goods unadminister to Richard Edward on 4 Feb 1875

Louisa Soule-151 [Parents] was born about 1737 in , , England. She died on 2 Nov 1821. She was buried on 6 Nov 1821 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. She married Richard Sheppard-150 on 13 Sep 1769 in Covent Garden, London, England.

MARRIAGE (1769) at St Paul's Covent Garden, she was listed as of Richmond in the county of Surrey, Spinster.

WILL written 1814, proved 26 Jan 1822. Lists only daughters Charlotte and Louisa and grand-daughter Mary Parish.

CENSUS 1821 of Stoke Bruerne (gives only rounded ages), aged 80, listed as head of the house with Charlotte and two of the children of Mary Parish (née Sheppard). Two others of Mary's children are with Richard Sheppard in the next house.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.131 age 84.

They had the following children:

  F i Elisabeth Sheppard-166
  F ii Louisa Shepherd-160
  F iii Mary Sheppard-147
  M iv Richard Edward Sheppard-26
  F v Charlotte Sheppard-78 was born about 1774 in Westwood, Herts, England. She was christened on 5 Jun 1774 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. She died on 17 Dec 1851. She was buried on 22 Dec 1851 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

BAPTISM from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7.

CENSUS 1821 of Stoke Bruerne (gives only rounded ages), aged 40.

NOTE her mother's will proved in 1822 lists her as executor and as major beneficiary if she was living with her mother when she died.

CENSUS 1841 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 438873, page 11. Age 60, occupation Independant, NOT born in county.

CENSUS 1851 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 087691, page 10 no. 47 Age 77, Occupation unclear ".... holder" (probably land holder).

WILL made 1849, and proved 9 Jan 1852. Mentions various nephews, and nieces and their descendants. Richard Edward Sheppard her nephew was the executor.

DEATH from memorial in Stoke Bruerne church, age 77, still a spinster. Relationship to parents also listed here. I read this as 1857 (as does the Memorial inscriptions book) but 1851 fits better.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.684, age 77.

NOTE a legal report (see William Sheppard's notes) stated that she had been proved to be one of the lineal descendants of Vincent Sheppard, who was High Sheriff of Surrey in 1716.
  F vi Maria Sheppard-197 was christened on 14 Aug 1775 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. She was buried on 24 Aug 1775 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.

BAPTISM from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7.

BURIAL from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at St Mary's Watford HRO ref DP 117/1/6 & 7.

NOTE The burial explains why she is not listed in her father's will, though he lists his children twice.
  M vii John Sheppard-176 was christened on 20 Dec 1776 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. He died on 8 Aug 1802. He was buried on 12 Aug 1802 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at Abbots Langley HRO ref DP 63/1/3.

DEATH from a memorial in the church.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11. Numbers are not given in this register. He is listed here as the youngest son of the gentleman Richard Sheppard who died on 19 Jul 1781.
  F viii Playford Sheppard-196 was christened on 16 Dec 1779 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England. She was buried on 10 Sep 1780 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England.

BAPTISM from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at Abbots Langley HRO ref DP 63/1/3.

BURIAL from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at Abbots Langley HRO ref DP 63/1/3.
  M ix John Sheppard-310 was christened on 25 Feb 1781 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England.

BAPTISM from list provided by Paul Woodward (email May 2007) of baptisms at Abbots Langley HRO ref DP 63/1/3.

Thomas Parish-89 [Parents] was christened on 1 Nov 1789 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. He died on 20 Apr 1843 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. He was buried on 23 Apr 1843 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. He married Ann Tite-90 on 21 Oct 1813 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11. Numbers are not given in this register.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec. Off. no. 303P/14 no.3 both of this parish.

CENSUS 1821 of Stoke Bruerne (gives only rounded ages), page 3, aged 30.

NOTE at birth of first daughter shown as a labourer in Stoke Bruerne. At birth of Charlotte in 1818, shown as inn keeper, in 1827 as a farmer.

CENSUS 1841 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 438873, page 17. Age 45, occupation carrier, born in county.

DEATH: from tombstone (no.2E in book). Died aged 53.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.519. Aged 52, was living in Roade, but probably this person. The same tomb stone was used for his wife and his son Richard and "4 children who died in infancy".

NOTE at her marriage Mary lists her father as deceased, which matches. William and Fanny list their father as a publican (see note above on birth of Charlotte). See the Roade file.

NOTE see Roade file for grandchildren.

Ann Tite-90 was christened on 13 Oct 1793 in Hartwell, Northamptonshire, England. She died on 29 Dec 1879 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. She was buried on 5 Jan 1880 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. She married Thomas Parish-89 on 21 Oct 1813 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

BAPTISM from Hartwell parish records NRO ref. 159p/4, not numbered.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec. Off. no. 303P/14 no.3 both of this parish.

CENSUS 1821 of Stoke Bruerne (gives only rounded ages), page 3, aged 20.

CENSUS 1841 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 438873, page 17. Age 45, born in county.

CENSUS 1851 of Roade, enumerator 2, folio 251, page 22, schedule no.90. Age 57. an innkeeper. Birthplace from this record.

DEATH: from tomb stone (no 2E in book). widow.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.1135 age 86, was living in Blisworth.

NOTE see Roade file for grandchildren. See my Tew family file for her ancestors and siblings.

They had the following children:

  F i Elisabeth Tite Parish-27 was christened on 2 Jan 1814 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P21 no.18.

CENSUS 1821 of Stoke Bruerne (gives only rounded ages), page 3, aged 5.
  F ii Sarah Ann Parish-96 was christened on 12 Mar 1815 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. She was buried on 16 Mar 1815 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P21 no.32.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.35, age 10 days.
  M iii John Parish-91 was christened on 25 Feb 1816 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.48.

CENSUS 1821 of Stoke Bruerne (gives only rounded ages), page 3, aged 5.

CENSUS 1841 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 438873, page 17. Age 25, occupation carrier, born in county.

CENSUS 1881 on CD. Roade, Northampton, England Source:FHL Film 1341372 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1542 Folio 54 Page 5. Age 65, a labourer. With wife Ann of Hulcot and a daughter born in Dorset.

NOTE see Roade for his family listed in the 1871 census and other details.
  F iv Charlotte Parish-109 was christened on 15 Feb 1818 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.97.

CENSUS 1821 of Stoke Bruerne (gives only rounded ages), page 3, aged 3.
  F v Sarah Ann Parish-110 was christened on 19 Mar 1820 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.142.

CENSUS 1821 of Stoke Bruerne (gives only rounded ages), page 3, aged 2.
  M vi William Parish-92 was born in , Northants, England. He was christened on 25 Aug 1822 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.197.

CENSUS 1841 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 438873, page 17. Age 20 probably, occupation carrier, born in county.

NOTE see Roade file for his probable family.
  F vii Frances Parish-93 was born in , Northants, England. She was christened on 31 Oct 1824 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.251.

CENSUS 1841 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 438873, page 17. Age 15, born in county.

CENSUS 1851 of Roade, enumerator 2, folio 251, page 22, schedule no.90. Age 25, listed as "at home".

MARRIAGE (1858) from Roade Parish records, NRO ref 281p/59, no.103, a spinster of full age of Roade.

NOTE see Roade file also.
  F viii Mary Parish-127 was christened on 15 Jul 1827 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.314.

MARRIAGE (1847) from Roade Parish records, NRO ref 281p/59, no.50, a 20 yr old spinster of Roade.

CENSUS 1851 of Roade, enumerator 2, folio 251, page 22, schedule no.92. Age 23.
  M ix Richard Parish-94 was born in , Northants, England. He was christened on 14 Mar 1830 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. He died on 2 Apr 1848 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. He was buried on 6 Apr 1848 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.384.

CENSUS 1841 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 438873, page 17. Age maybe 10, born in county.

DEATH: from tombstone (2E in book), aged 18.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.623. age 18. Listed as living in Roade.
  F x Maria Parish-120 was christened on 3 Nov 1833 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. She was buried on 2 May 1836 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/13 no.490.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.382 age 2.
  F xi Louisa Parish-142 was christened on 26 Apr 1836 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. She was buried on 2 May 1836 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/13 no.558.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.383 age 5 weeks.
  F xii Maria Parish-143 was born on 19 Nov 1837. She was christened on 31 Dec 1837 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. She was buried on 23 Mar 1841 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/13 no.612.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.482 age 3.
  F xiii Emma Parish-95 was born on 28 Nov 1840 in , Northants, England. She was christened on 7 Nov 1841 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.704.

CENSUS 1841 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 438873, page 17. Age 7 months, born in county.

CENSUS 1851 of Roade, enumerator 2, folio 251, page 22, schedule no.90. Age 10, a scholar.

NOTE see Roade file also.

James Woodward-28 [Parents] was born on 13 Apr 1848 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. He was christened on 11 Jun 1848 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. He died on 7 Sep 1920 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. He was buried on 20 Sep 1920 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. He married Annie Sawbridge-29 on 21 Feb 1872 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.861.

CENSUS 1851 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 087691, page 6 no. 23 Age 3.

CENSUS 1871 Ashton, FHL film 838793 Enumerator 2, folio 54 page 2, no 6, next to the church school. Age 23, a journeyman baker, boarding with baker widow Esther Merry.

MARRIAGE at St Ebbe Church, Oxford. Information from Paul Woodward (email Mar 2007).

CENSUS 1881 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 1341370. page 10 no.53 Age 32, Occupation baker, farmer 5 acres.

CENSUS 1891. Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Fiche no. 6096298, page 11 no. 65 Age 43, Occupation journeyman baker.

CENSUS 1901 of Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1411, enumerator 7, folio 84, page 8, schedule 59, near the church, age 53, a carrier etc. working for himself.

NOTE in 1910 he is listed as carrying to Towcester on Tues, Wed, and Fridays.

DEATH from Peter Hawkins (letter May 2003) here he said he was living at Wharf Cottage..

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.1597 age 72.

ESTATE David Blagrove wrote to Peter Hawkins (Feb 2006) "According to our deeds, James died on 7th September 1920, his personal representatives were 1. Frank Woodward, 16 Old Park Lane, Southport, Lancashire, Coach maker, 2. Ernest Woodward of Stoke Bruerne, Farmer. They conveyed part of their father's ex-Church property to Frederick Woodward, 60 Sidney Road, Southport, Motor engineer. Frank, Ernest and Frederick were all brothers. Ernest then bought the property from Frederick in February 1932 for £300. He is described in the Conveyance as "Agricultural Worker", which may possibly reflect hard times for farmers in the late twenties and thirties. Frederick's signature on the deed was witnessed by Harry Pass of Southport, also a Coach builder."

Annie Sawbridge-29 was born about 1845 in Hanslope, Bucks, England. She died in 1924. She was buried in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. She married James Woodward-28 on 21 Feb 1872 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.

MARRIAGE at St Ebbe Church, Oxford. Information from Paul Woodward (email Mar 2007) He also supplied her maiden name..

CENSUS 1881 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 1341370. page 10 no.53 Age 40, here named Ann.

CENSUS 1891. Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Fiche no. 6096298, page 11 no. 65 Age 45.

CENSUS 1901 of Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1411, enumerator 7, folio 84, page 8, schedule 59, near the church, age 55.

DEATH and BURIAL from Paul Woodward (email Mar 2007). She was 79 years old.

They had the following children:

  F i Sarah Kate Woodward-30 was born on 8 Dec 1872 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. She was christened on 3 Aug 1873 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.1492.
names Sara Kate here, but Kate in the censuses.

CENSUS 1881 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 1341370. page 10 no.53
Age 8. name not clear, but if not Kate then she is not in family.

CENSUS 1891. Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Fiche no. 6096298, page 11 no. 65
Age 19, Occupation domestic servant.
  M ii George Woodward-98 was born on 21 Mar 1874. He was christened on 26 Jul 1874 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. He was buried on 9 Aug 1874 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.1521.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.1046
age 4 mo.
  M iii Harry Woodward-31 was born on 5 Aug 1875 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. He was christened on 5 Sep 1875 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. He died on 4 Feb 1924 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.1544.

CENSUS 1881 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 1341370. page 10 no.53 Age 5.

CENSUS 1891. Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Fiche no. 6096298, page 11 no. 65 Age 16, Occupation ploughboy.

CENSUS 1901 of Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1411, enumerator 7, folio 84, page 8, schedule 59, near the church, age 25, yardman (with cattle).

DEATH information from Paul Woodward (email Mar 2007). He was aged 49, and died as a result of an accident at Stoke Bruerne, he was run over by a horse and cart. inquest held at "the Boat" inn. Paul Woodward has newspaper report. Paul says he died intestate and his effects valued at £22.15s.5d went to his brother Alfred George (email June 2007)
  M iv Alfred George Woodward-32
  M v John Thomas Woodward-130 was born about 12 Jun 1878. He was christened on 27 Jun 1878 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. He was buried on 30 Jun 1878 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/19 no.16.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.1109
Age 17 days.
  M vi George Woodward-33 was born on 28 Sep 1879 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. He was christened on 7 Mar 1880 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/19 no.81.

CENSUS 1881 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 1341370. page 10 no.53 Age 1.

CENSUS 1891. Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Fiche no. 6096298, page 11 no. 65 Age 12.

CENSUS 1901 at 16, High Street Rothwell, Northants. PRO ref RG13/1451. a wheelwright boarding with brother Frank. (information from Paul Woodward, email June 2007).
  F vii Louisa Woodward-34 was born on 27 Nov 1880 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. She was christened on 1 Jan 1882 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/19 no.117.

CENSUS 1881 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 1341370. page 10 no.53 Age 4 mo.

CENSUS 1891. Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Fiche no. 6096298, page 11 no. 65 Age 10.

CENSUS 1901 of Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1411, enumerator 7, folio 84, page 8, schedule 59, near the church, age 18.
  M viii Frank Woodward-35 was born on 29 Oct 1882 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. He was christened on 1 Feb 1885 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/19 no.190.

CENSUS 1891. Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Fiche no. 6096298, page 11 no. 65 Age 8.

CENSUS 1901 at 16, High Street Rothwell, Northants. PRO ref RG13/1451. (information from Paul Woodward, email June 2007).
  M ix Frederick Woodward-36 was born on 23 Nov 1884 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. He was christened on 1 Feb 1885 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/19 no.191.

CENSUS 1891. Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Fiche no. 6096298, page 11 no. 65, Age 6.

CENSUS 1901 of Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1411, enumerator 7, folio 84, page 8, schedule 59, near the church, age 16.

NOTE Paul Woodward (email July 2003) says he bought Wharf Cottage in 1920. This is confirmed by David Blagrove.
  M x Ernest Woodward-37 was born on 2 Jan 1887 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. He was christened on 10 Apr 1887 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/19 no.235.

CENSUS 1891. Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Fiche no. 6096298, page 11 no. 65 Age 4.

CENSUS 1901 of Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1411, enumerator 7, folio 84, page 8, schedule 59, near the church, age 13, attending school.

NOTE he is one who finished the Great War as a private and was listed at a Peace Celebration dinner given by Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs H A Vernon at Stoke Park on 18 Jul 1919 for the combatants of Stoke Bruerne and Shutlanger. (source Peter J Hawkins who quotes the August issue of Practical Family History August 2003, pg 47).
  F xi Elizabeth Woodward-134 was christened on 22 Apr 1889 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. She was buried on 19 Feb 1890 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/19 no.276.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.1270 age 1.

Thomas Sheppard-180 was born about 1650 in , , England. He married Anna Maria Nailour-39 about 1690.

KNOWN from memorial to his son.

Anna Maria Nailour-39 [Parents] was born in 1635/1655. She died on 30 Nov 1694. She was buried in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. She married Thomas Sheppard-180 about 1690.

KNOWN from plaque to her mother. Second name from her father's will.

NOTE she was named in the will of Robert Wickens her grandfather which implies that she was not yet 21 in 1654.

DEATH from memorial to Anna Sheppard, daughter to Richard Nailour who died 30 Nov 1694 and was buried in the church.

NOTE Val Moore (email July 2007) reports that she was Richards daughter and coheir as he only had daughters. She married Thomas Sheppard of London, merchant. (source, visitation records of College of Arms, 1684).

They had the following children:

  M i Richard Sheppard-67 was born in 1691 in , , England. He died on 17 Jan 1734/1735. He was buried on 24 Jan 1734/1735 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

KNOWN initially from memorial in Stoke Bruerne church, which give his death date and lists him as a son of Thos. a merchant in London and Anna, heiress of Richard and Jane Nailour.

BURIAL: from Stoke Bruerne Parish records from Northamptonshire Record Office 303P/17 - no numbers given here. Listed as Mr Richard Sheppard of Stoke Bruerne.

Charles York-40 was born about 1852 in Piddington, Northants, England. He died on 7 Mar 1918 in Shutlanger, Northamptonshire, England. He was buried on 11 Mar 1918 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. He married Annie Maria Woodward-58 on 29 Apr 1886 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

CENSUS 1861 & 1871 from Paul Woodward, (email March 2007). He was living at Farm House, which was between the Spread Eagle and the Crown and Thistle pubnlic houses.

CENSUS 1881 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 1341370. page 6 no.30 Age 27, Occupation farmer's son, living with family of future in-laws.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec. Off. no. 303P/21 no.318.

CENSUS 1891. Shutlanger, Northants. Fiche no. 6096298, page 6 no.42 Age 38, Occupation farmer at "The Poplars".

CENSUS 1901 of Shutlanger, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1411, enumerator 8, folio 92, page 3, schedule 18, at Farm House, age 48, farmer

NOTE in 1910 Kelly's directory she is listed as a farmer.

DEATH from tombstone, See book no. 136.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.1567 age 65.

WILL proved 11 Apr 1918, effects £4229.4.4d. Information from Paul Woodward (email June 2007).

Annie Maria Woodward-58 [Parents] was born about 1856 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. She was christened on 31 Aug 1856 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. She died on 11 May 1921 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. She was buried in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. She married Charles York-40 on 29 Apr 1886 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.1070.

CENSUS 1861 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 542722, page 18 no.96 Age 4.

CENSUS 1871 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 838792, page 9 no.49 Age 14.

CENSUS 1881 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 1341370. page 6 no.30 Age 24.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec. Off. no. 303P/21 no.318.

CENSUS 1891. Shutlanger, Northants. Fiche no. 6096298, page 6 no.42 Age 34.

CENSUS 1901 of Shutlanger, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1411, enumerator 8, folio 92, page 3, schedule 18, at Farm House, age 45.

DEATH from inscription on kerb of the grave she shares with her husband. See book no. 135. Age given as *4, and year as 192(1?), with two numerals unclear. She died suddenly. Paul Woodward, (email March 2007) says she had been living at 9 Ardington Road, Northanpton.


John Graves-41 was born before 1846 in , , England. He married Elizabeth Woodward-73 on 23 Dec 1867 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec. Off. no. 303P/21 no.200. a labourer from Stockton. Surname clearly Graves here.

NOTE Carol Kilford (of NZ - see email Apr 2004) says he and his wife arrived on the "Assaye" 26 dec 1874, at Auckland, New Zealand. They settled in Gisborne on the East coast. His name was spelled Greaves in NZ.

Elizabeth Woodward-73 [Parents] was christened on 26 Apr 1845 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. She married John Graves-41 on 23 Dec 1867 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.792.

CENSUS 1851 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 087691, page 6 no. 23 Age 6.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec. Off. no. 303P/21 no.200. listed as living in Ashton.

CENSUS 1871 at Birdingbury Wharf, Birdingburtgy, Warwickshire. PRO ref RG10/3187 (from Paul Woodward, June 2007).

NOTE 1874 to New Zealand see details in husband's notes.

They had the following children:

  F i Ann Greaves-193
  F ii Elizabeth Graves-214 was born in 1871 in Birdingbury, Warwickshire, England.

NOTE Information from Paul Woodward (email Mar 2007).

John Clarke-42 was born in Shutlanger, Northants, England. He was christened on 1 Jun 1834 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. He was buried on 6 Sep 1910 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. He married Jessie Sheppard-43 on 22 Nov 1858 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/13 no.509.

CENSUS 1841 Shutlanger, Northants. Film no. 438873, page 12. Age 7.

CENSUS 1851 Shutlanger, Northants. Film no. 087691, page 10 no.41 Age 17, Occupation labourer.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec. Off. no. 303P/21 no.142.

CENSUS 1861 Shutlanger, Northants. Film no. 542722, page 10 no.53 Age 26, Occupation agricultural labourer.

CENSUS 1871 Shutlanger, Northants. Film no. 838792, page 9 no.53 Age 36, Occupation agricultural labourer, his family is living with his mother.

CENSUS 1881 Shutlanger, Northants. Film no. 1341370. page 8 no.50 Age 46, Occupation general labourer.

CENSUS 1891. Shutlanger, Northants. Fiche no. 6096298, page 11 no.84 Age 56, Occupation agricultural labourer.

CENSUS 1901 of Shutlanger, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1411, enumerator 8, folio 94, page 7, schedule 48, in Old School Lane, age 66, a widower living alone, a cattleman on farm.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.1499 age 75. Resident at the Towcester Union (workhouse).

Jessie Sheppard-43 [Parents] was born about 1825 in Abthorpe, Northants, England. She was buried on 18 Jan 1900 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. She married John Clarke-42 on 22 Nov 1858 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec. Off. no. 303P/21 no.142.

CENSUS 1861 Shutlanger, Northants. Film no. 542722, page 10 no.53 Age 33, Occupation lace maker.

CENSUS 1871 Shutlanger, Northants. Film no. 838792, page 9 no.53 Age 46.

CENSUS 1881 Shutlanger, Northants. Film no. 1341370. page 8 no.50 Age 55.

CENSUS 1891. Shutlanger, Northants. Fiche no. 6096298, page 11 no.84 Age 62.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.1384 age 75.

They had the following children:

  F i Frances Elizabeth Clark-65
  F ii Ann E Clark-72 was born about 1860 in Shutlanger, Northants, England.

CENSUS 1861 Shutlanger, Northants. Film no. 542722, page 10 no.53 Age 1.
  M iii William Clarke-45 was born on 24 Nov 1863 in Shutlanger, Northants, England. He was christened on 5 Jun 1864 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.1254.

CENSUS 1871 Shutlanger, Northants. Film no. 838792, page 10 no.53 Age 7.

CENSUS 1881 Shutlanger, Northants. Film no. 1341370. page 9 no.50 Age 17, Occupation general labourer.

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