Enoch FRANCE of Highley

[alveleyhistorian]

Hi there,
Just a quick note wondering if anyone can help with any info on Enoch France of Highley ?
This is what I have so far -
Enoch was born Dec 1st 1861 son of William France -
The family moved from Highley to live at Potters Loade, Alveley
Enoch had a twin sister named Agnes, who accidentally drowned when a boat capsized on the Severn between Stanley and Potters Loade ( at 2 in the morning !) in Feb 1868
The family later moved back to Highley
Enoch married Charlotte Norgrove in 1885
Enoch and Charlotte had three children -William, Levi and Agnes.  William and Levi died young.
Charlotte died abt 1893 - then I can find no trace of Enoch !

Ring any bells with anyone ?
Any help much appreciated 

[Tati]

Hi Alveleyhistorian,

Here he is in 1901 - any use?

1901
RG13/2772 17 7
Boraston, Shropshire
Woodeaves? Cottage
Enoch France, boarder, wid, 38, coal Miner Hewer, b. Highley

in the household of a Thomas Tolley and family

 

[alveleyhistorian]

Hi Alveleyhistorian,

Here he is in 1901 - any use?

1901
RG13/2772 17 7
Boraston, Shropshire
Woodeaves? Cottage
Enoch France, boarder, wid, 38, coal Miner Hewer, b. Highley

in the household of a Thomas Tolley and family

 

That's brilliant - many thanks
Such a sad life for him losing his twin, then his two children and then his wife ! - I wonder if he ever got remarried ?
 

[Tati]

Possibly yes! Have you seen this marriage on FreeBMD?

Sep 1907 Bridgnorth 6a 1339
Enoch France to either Elizabeth France or Alice Maud Summers

  

There are birth registrations in Bridgnorth as follows:
Agnes A France Sep 1911 mother's maiden name Summers
Marjorie J France Sep 1913 mother's maiden name Sommers   

[alveleyhistorian]

Possibly yes! Have you seen this marriage on FreeBMD?

Unfortunatley that's his cousin !
He died in 1960. I wish I'd have had chance to meet him, everyone speaks very fondly of him. His wife died young too !

[Tati]

Oh what a shame - I can't see another marriage