Ann Parsons ?1795-1859

Stitcher.

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Date   Event   Source
1793-6   Ann Parsons was born in Leicester.   Censuses
27 Jan 1795   An Ann Parsons, daughter of William and Mary, was christened at Braunstone, Leicester.   IGI
15 Jan 1818   She married Robert Ward at St Margaret's Church, Leicester.   Parish register - St Margaret's
1821-6   Her son, Robert, was born.   1841 census
1826-7   Her daughter, Sarah, was born.   1841 census
29 Aug 1827   Her daughter was christened Sarah Ann Parsons Ward.   IGI
1829-30   Her son, Joseph, was born in Leicester.   Censuses
10 Mar 1830   Joseph was baptised at St Margaret's Church.   Parish register
1834-5   Her son, Michael, was born in Leicester and christened at St Margaret's on 8 Jul 1835.   1841 census; parish register
1838-9   Her last known child, Thomas, was born in Leicester.   1841 census
1818-38   On the pattern of one child every two years, there are several children missing from this record, who may have died in infancy. Some possibles from the IGI, with no supporting evidence other than that their parents were 'Robert and Ann Ward of Leicester' are:- Elizabeth Ward (1821-1829); John Ward (1829-1837); and Richard Ward (?1833-1833).   Speculation
6 Jun 1841   She was living with her family in Martin's Yard, off Northgate Street, Leicester. Her husband's occupation was framework knitter.   Census
30 Mar 1851   She was living with her family at 81 Northgate Street. Her occupation was recorded as stitcher.   Census
23 Feb 1859   She died of consumption aged 63 (b.1795-6). 'Wife of Robert Ward, stocking maker'. Present at the death: Jane Ward, Mansfield Street.   Death certificate.
27 Feb 1859   She was buried at Welford Road, Leicester. Her address was recorded as Fortunes of War Yard.

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