Francis Family of St Margarets/Michaelchurch Eskley

['Trish']

I am researching the name of Francis in Herefordshire, in particular St Margarets or Michaelchurch Eskley.  I have a Richard Francis born 1816 Michaelchurch Eskley (according to 1861 Census) or born 1823 St Margarets (according to 1871 Census).  I would love to go back another generation.  Does anyone know of this family, can anyone help?  Regards Trish

[Tati]

Hi Trish,

His age is recorded as 55 in 1871 so ca. 1816 seems a good bet 

Both 1861 and 1851 show his birthplace as St Margarets. The IGI has a very tempting extracted christening:
RICHARD FRANCIS Christening 11 FEB 1816   Saint Margaret, Hereford
Father ROBERT FRANCIS  Mother SARAH     
 
 
 
 

['Trish']

Thanks tati, now all I need to do is find the marriage of this couple Robert & Sarah Francis nee ?.   Many thanks regards Trish

[Puffcat]

Robert Francis married Sarah Lloyd in St Nicholas Hereford in September 1796

['Trish']

Thanks EBN, thats fantastic!  I am eternally grateful, I think my next move would be to find out who their children were, & also to find the parents of Robert Francis.  Many thanks again.  Regards Trish

[Tati]

There's a Thomas Francis christened on the same day as Richard to the same parents 

['Trish']

Cheers Tati, your halo is shining!  So, Richard had a brother christened at the same time, hmm.  Thanks again Regards Trish

[Grothenwell]

There are various mentions of the Francis family, perhaps yours in the website ewyaslacy.org. Lots of info in this great site.

Good luck,

Grothenwell