Susannah Glover 1815-1894

Servant.  Hose seamstress.

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Date   Event   Source
Apr-Jun 1815   Susannah Glover was born in the village of Enderby, in Leicestershire.   Censuses
2 Jul 1815   She was christened at Enderby, the first known child of Thomas Glover of Barrow on Soar, agricultural labourer, and Mary Clarke of Enderby (m. 29 Nov 1813). She was probably named after her father's mother, Susannah Goodge.   Enderby parish register
7 May 1820   Her sister, Mary Ann, was christened in Enderby (implying, perhaps, a previous Mary who had died. Assuming a pattern of one child every two years, there could have been another child born 1817-18, or possibly just after the parents' marriage.)   Enderby parish register
20 May 1822   Her brother, Robert, was christened in Enderby.   Enderby parish register
29 Feb 1824   Her brother, Joseph, was christened in Enderby.   Enderby parish register
1824-1827   The family moved from Enderby to South Croxton. (Benjamin and Joseph Glover, framework knitters, were already living there with their wives.)   Assumed from next
22 Jul 1827   Her sister, Maria, was christened in South Croxton. (Her father's occupation was recorded as labourer.)   South Croxton parish register
30 Aug 1829   Her sister, Elizabeth, was christened in South Croxton. (Her father's occupation was recorded as framework knitter/labourer.)   South Croxton parish register
25 Oct 1831   Her sister, Sarah, was christened in South Croxton, the same day as the christening of Harriet, daughter of Benjamin and Francis Glover.   South Croxton parish register
12 Aug 1832   When she was 17 she married Thomas Hunt (26) in South Croxton by banns. Both the bride and groom left their mark.   South Croxton parish register; Pallot's marriage index
20 Feb 1833   Her first child, William, was christened at South Croxton, 6 months 8 days after the wedding. At this time her husband was a framework knitter.   South Croxton parish register
21 Apr 1834   William was buried, aged 1.   South Croxton parish register
Abt May 1834   Her second child, Mary, was born in South Croxton.   See Mary Hunt - Facts
5 Oct 1834   Mary was christened in South Croxton.   South Croxton parish register
19 Oct 1834   Her last recorded brother was christened at South Croxton, named Thomas Clarke Glover, his middle name tending to confirm his mother's maiden name.   South Croxton parish register
24 Apr 1836   Her third child, Samuel, was born.   South Croxton parish register
2 Jul 1838   When she was 8 months pregnant with her next child, her husband was found guilty of stealing elm boards and sentenced to 6 weeks hard labour at Leicester(shire) House of Correction.   Midsummer Quarter Sessions
14 Jul 1838   While her husband was still in prison, her fourth and last known child, Maria, was born in South Croxton. (The birth certificate records Thomas' occupation as 'loom hand'.)   Birth certificate
26 Jul 1838   Maria, was christened at South Croxton parish church. (The parish register records Thomas' occupation as framework knitter.)   South Croxton parish register
Aug 1838   Her husband was released from prison.   Assumed from sentence
26 Jan 1840   Her husband was convicted of stealing a sheep.   Quarter Sessions
11 Mar 1840   At the adjourned quarter sessions, her husband was sentenced to transportation for 15 years. Offence: 'Sheep stealing; before convicted of felony'.   Criminal Register, Leicestershire HO 26/61
Mar-Apr 1840   Her husband was conveyed to the prison hulk at Woolwich and later to the convict ship Eden, which left from Sheerness on 10 Jul 1840 arriving 4 months later in New South Wales. (There is no reason to suppose she ever saw him again.)   Register of Hulks HO 9/13; C Bateson, The Convict Ships 1787-1868
?1 Jan 1841   A few months later her illegitimate daughter, Elizabeth Ann, was born in South Croxton.   BMD
24 Jan 1841   Her illegitimate daughter was christened Elizabeth Ann North, in South Croxton. (The register says 'Daughter of Susannah North Hunt, Illegitimate'.) (See 2 Feb 1841, below, for possible father)   South Croxton parish register
26 Jan 1841   Among the cases dealt with at the weekly meeting of the Board of Guardians for Barrow upon Soar workhouse was: Hunt, Susannah, age 25, and 4 children [Mary, Samuel, Maria and 3-week-old Elizabeth Ann]. She is confined in childbed, her husband is transported. She has received temporary relief to the amount of 4/3 [4 shillings and 3 pence]. Relief confirmed.
At the same meeting, temporary relief of 16lbs of bread was also confirmed for her brother-in-law John Hunt, age 39, a loom hand wanting (i.e. lacking) employment and his wife and family.		   Minutes of meeting
Jan-Mar 1841   Her daughter Elizabeth Ann died in infancy. (The index says Elizabeth Ann North Hunt.)   BMD
2 Feb 1841   At the next meeting of the Board of Guardians: North, John age 42. Want of employment.   Minutes of meeting
9 Feb 1841   At the next meeting of the Board of Guardians: Hunt, Sus reconsidered; ordered 1/6 and 16 lbs of bread.   Minutes of meeting
16 Feb 1841   At the next meeting of the Board of Guardians: Hunt, Sus 1/6 and 2/11 temporary relief.   Minutes of meeting
23 Feb 1841   At the next meeting of the Board of Guardians: Hunt, Sus expenses 1/7 allowed.   Minutes of meeting
16 Mar 1841   At the next meeting of the Board of Guardians: Hunt, Sus expenses including conveying to the workhouse ordered 7/- . She and her 3 children were now in the workhouse.   Minutes of meeting
30 Mar 1841   At the next meeting of the Board of Guardians: Hunt, Sus ordered to be relieved in the house.   Minutes of meeting
6 Jun 1841   On the night of the census, Susannah Hunt, occupation 'Inmate' (meaning, of the workhouse) was staying at the house of Thomas and Mary Glover (her parents) along with her daughter Maria (age 2) and three of her sisters, Maria, Elizabeth and Sarah. Her daughter, Mary (7), and son, Samuel (5), were in Barrow on Soar workhouse.   Census
26 Sep 1842   Now 27, she married Robert Greenwood, an agricultural labourer of Queniborough, after banns, at St Margaret's. The marriage certificate describes her (i.e. 'Susannah Hunt') as a spinster (not a widow) with the occupation of servant. Her father's name has not been not entered, (perhaps to save any awkward questions as to why her name is not the same as her father's). A check of St Margaret's marriage register also shows Susannah Hunt, spinster, but, in addition, her father's name, Glover, has been entered and then crossed out.
This marriage suggests that transporting her husband left her effectively if not actually a widow. It is clear that her transported husband was still alive (see Thomas Hunt - Facts) and that therefore the marriage to Robert Greenwood was bigamous. (Ironically, the penalty for bigamy at the time was transportation, although it may be that authorities needing to save money on parish relief would not be too zealous in asking questions.) 		  Marriage certificate
St Margaret's parish register
31 Dec 1843   Her next son, Thomas Glover Greenwood, was christened at South Croxton.   South Croxton Parish register
(1844-1847   The BMD index has a number of Greenwood children (births and deaths) which have yet to be checked out.)   BMD index
30 Mar 1851   Robert and Susannah Greenwood were now living in Leicester (4, North[gate] Street) with Susannah's unmarried 16 year old daughter, Mary Hunt. Both women's occupations were given as 'hose seamstress', and their birthplaces confirmed as Enderby and South Croxton. Susannah's other Hunt children, Maria (12) and Samuel (15) have not been located (they were not with her parents in South Croxton).   Census
Dec 1854, Mar 1855   The BMD register records the birth and death of one Susannah Elizabeth Glover Greenwood Hunt. The reason for the surname is at present a mystery.   BMD
1857-1858   Her daughter, Susannah Jane, was born. This person must be the Jane Greenwood who later married Benjamin Clark (see 1875 below), since 'Susannah Jane Clark' registered her mother's death (see 1894 below). (Benjamin Clark was also one of the witnesses at the wedding of Mary Hunt in 1889.) Jane was the name of Robert Greenwood's mother.   1861 census
Jul-Sep 1858   The birth was registered of her first known grandson, William Thomas (Ward), to her daughter Mary (Hunt) and Joseph Ward, bricklayer's labourer.   BMD index
1860-1867   Further grandchildren were born, all of whom died in infancy.   see Mary Hunt - Facts
1861   Her address was now 25 George Street, Leicester. She was living with her husband, Robert Greenwood, an agricultural labourer born in Queniborough, and a 3-year-old daughter, Susannah. Her occupation was recorded as housewife and her birthplace Enderby. (Her parents were still living in South Croxton.)   Census
1 Oct 1869   Her grand-daughter, Mary, was born, at X Court, North[gate Street], Leicester.   Birth certificate - Mary Hunt
?1 Nov 1869   Her daughter, Mary, died, probably of complications following the birth, aged 35.   Death certificate - Mary Ward
5 Nov 1869   Her daughter, Mary, was buried at Welford Road cemetery.   Welford Road index of burials
9 Nov 1869   Just within the 6 weeks allowed, she registered the birth of her grand-daughter - as Mary Hunt, daughter of Mary Hunt, no father named, registered by Susannah Greenwood, the occupier, X Court North. It is usual for the mother or father to register a birth.   Birth certificate - Mary Hunt
(1871   Her parents were still living in South Croxton.)   Census
29 Jan 1873   A Thomas Glover, almost certainly her father, died in Bedford St, Leicester, of 'old age' at 82.   Death certificate
(Jun 1876   A Mary Glover, possibly her mother, died in Leicester aged 77 (10 years out).)   BMD
(1875-1876   A [Susannah] Jane Greenwood, probably her daughter, married Benjamin Clark.   Assumed from next
3 Apr 1881   Robert and Susannah Greenwood were living at 109 Gresham St, Leicester, with their grand daughter, Mary Hunt, aged 11, born in Leicester. There is a line under the entry to denote the end of this household, but it is then followed by another family with the same address, 109 Gresham St, headed by Benjamin Clarke, described as Lodger (Head). This household (above or below?) also contains Benjamin's wife Jane [Greenwood] and their 4 children, aged 5-1.   Census
10 Aug 1889   Her grand-daughter, Mary Hunt, married Edward Allen. One of the witnesses was Benjamin Clark.   Marriage certificate
Oct-Dec 1889   A Robert Greenwood, presumably her husband, died in Leicester aged 68.   BMD
3 Apr 1891   At 75, she was living with her daughter and son-in-law (this time described as Susannah and Ben Clark) and their 8 children at 104½ Syston Street.   Census
17 Jan 1894   She died at Wheat Street, Leicester, of old age and chronic bronchitis aged 78, the widow of Robert Greenwood, labourer. Susannah Jane Clarke, daughter, was present at the death.   Death certificate
23 Jan 1894   She was buried at Welford Rd, plot UP 19.

   Welford Road register of burials