Knotty little problems - London/Kent

[softly softly]

Well it would appear that William is the father of the children shown on the 1841 census according to the letter. What would be interesting and may finally establish this fact are the baptism records. They should record the fathers occupation "Farmer" and an abode that may be the same as the 1841 census.
Not sure if you have an Arthur Wedd baptised 3.11.1819 parents William & Ann. He went on to marry Mary Simpson 1842 in Kent and died 23.8.1908 aged 89 in Mount Gambier, Grey, South Australia. His wife Mary died aged 80 2.1.1902 Glenburnie Grey SA.
There's also a JANE Wedd born c 1825. She married a Joseph Lowdell 19.5.1850 Strood Kent. Sadly Joseph dies in Kensington 1850. She goes on to marry 13.11.1858 as a widow a James Herring widower. Her father is recorded as William Wedd -occupation "Farmer"

John

[softly softly]

Sorry should have added Jane Lowdell appears as a widow on 1851 census ref ho107 1500 586 8 as a widow, wet nurse, born Shorestead Kent. Also 1871 census ref rg10 779 24 1 with James and several children. Her birthplace this time is Chatham Kent.

John

[LDW]

Hiya again - thanks for persevering, avm228 and softly softly.

We do indeed have Jane, her husbands, and all (?) her siblings.


Children of William WEDD and Ann (Wedd):

- William WEDD was born 1813 in Chatham, Kent and died 12 Aug 1888 in Little Hampton, South Australia
 - Elizabeth WEDD was born ABT 1818 in Chatham, Kent and died 1897 in Medway
 - Arthur WEDD was born 08 Oct 1819 in Chatham, Kent and died 23 Aug 1908 in Mount Gambier, South Australia
 - George WEDD was born 1821 in Chatham (?) Kent and died ABT 1898
 - Jane WEDD was born ABT 1822 in Chatham, Kent and died in Woolwich
 - Ann Lucy WEDD was born 1823 in Chatham, Kent and died 1913 in Gravesend, Kent
 - Archibald Charles WEDD was born 1827 in Chatham, Kent and died 29 Apr 1846 in St Olave
 - Rebecca WEDD was born Mar 1829 in Chatham, Kent and died 1906 in Camberwell
 - John Stephen WEDD was born Mar 1831 in Chatham, Kent and died in Castlemaine VIC, Australia
 - Ellen WEDD was born 1833 in Chatham, Kent and died 1909 in Woolwich
 - Sally WEDD was born 1836 in Chatham, Kent and died May 1844 in Bredhurst

You can view the whole tribe of them at

http://weddfamily.tribalpages.com/tribe/browse?userid=weddfamily&view=0&pid=3445&randi=582697351

Still desperately seeking

 - parents for William 1762-1842, Kent

 - parents for Elizabeth WEDD born ca1818 Chatham

 - parents for George WEDD, b1826 Chatham

 - parents for Robert Pattenden WEDD b 28 Jun 1792, chr 29 Aug 1792 Saint Leonards, Shoreditch

Thanks!

L

[LDW]

Have you investigated whether there is a list of monumental inscriptions for Bredhurst - alternatively can the sexton help identify the grave and what is or was inscribed upon it?

Good plan - I'm onto it!

[LDW]

Have you investigated whether there is a list of monumental inscriptions for Bredhurst - alternatively can the sexton help identify the grave and what is or was inscribed upon it?

Apparently it said

To the Memory of Ann Wedd of Sharsted, Kent who died 21st Feb 1836 aged 44 years.
Also of William Wedd husband of the above who died 18th Apr 1842 aged 85 years.

Not a lot of help. 


PS - Except to  establish that William did indeed marry Ann, thiry years his junior - which ticks one box at least.

[Eyesee]

Found while looking for somenone else.

Baptism of Ann Lucy WEDD at Chatham St Mary

http://www.rootschat.com/links/08uc/

Ian C

[LDW]

Thank you.

[canberraguy]

Hey LDW

I might be related to number 3. George WEDD, b1826 Chatham, Kent, emigrated to Australia 1840. Parents thought to be Robert WEDD and Sarah FEARMAN, married 3 Oct 1813, St Botolph`s Northfleet.

My great great great grandfather was Named George Wedd son of  Robert Wedd and  Sarah Wedd maiden name ( wade/weir ) but my dad is unsure of sarah's surname before marriage
 
George Wedd
 
Born: 1826   
Died: Apr 18 1884 (at age ‎~58‏) In:   Wauraltee SA on York Peninsula.

Emigration: From Kent UK|Came by ship Orleana for £10 emmigration no 6688 embarkation no 4219 date applied 28 Dec 1839|Arrived as part of the SA assisted emigration scheme.|The trip took over 3 months from London 24 Feb 1840 via The Downs 29 Feb 1840 to Port Adelaide 10 Jun 1840 with 258 passengers.|The Orleana was a 649 tonne wooden rig sailing ship built in 1835 by John Winram at Douglas on The Isle of Man using Elme, Red Pine, Pitch Pine, & Oak planking. 3 masts 132ft10in x 32ft10in x 7ft3in. Was sheathed in copper in1838.|Owned by Ridgeway & co & registered in London & Liverpool.|The captains name was Alex Cameron|Source info from Migrant Ships for South Australia 1836-1866 by Ronald Parsons.|It is believed that George initially lived in Mount Barker SA.|||
Mt Barker
June 10 1848

Marriage to: Francis Wedd (born Follett)
Adelaide SA
May 29 1849

George Munro
Burial
Port Victoria SA on York Peninsula with wife.
Apr 1884
Burial Details|Graves with headstones are still in good condition at Port Victoria for both George & Francis.

Also I have Confirmed he did live in Mount Barker S.A
Hopefully they are the same as i would like to know further back from Robert Wedd and Sarah Wedd

Thank you

[LDW]

Hi Canberraguy.

Thanks for that: I have sent you a private message. Meantime, you can track what we know so far at:

http://weddfamily.tribalpages.com