I have created a narrative, connecting various events and individuals, which I am submitting for scrutiny in the hope that some of the holes can be filled or, if appropriate, have the whole constriction.dismantled.
William Tyack married Mary Cowling on 10 November 1819 at Kea. Both were described as "of Kenwyn".
At some time, at Lostwithiel Quarter Sessions, William Teague, alias William Tyack, of Kenwyn, miner, remanded for three months for having defrauded Matthew Moyle, one of his creditors.
? Burial. 29 August 1837, at Truro St Mary. William Teague, 68, of Kenwyn.
1841. Mary Teague, 40. Independent b Cornwall. Together with Joseph 20, Joel 15, William15, Thomas13, Elijah 8. Living at Chacewater.
Marriage. Kenwyn. 19 December 1843. William Dunstan 23 and Josephia Teague, 24, of Chacewater, daughter of William Teague, miner. (Referred to at Elijah's subsequent trial)
At the trial of her son, Elijah, on 1851, Mary stated that she had 8 children with William, 6 of whom were still living, 4 in the county.
Marriage at Kenwyn. 10 June 1847. William Kendall,60, and Mary Teague, 43, of Chacewater, daughter of Thomas Cowling.
Burial at Chacewater. 22 April 1851. William Kendall, 72. Of Deer Park.
Elijah was charged with, and subsequntly acquitted of, the murder of his step-father. At the coroner's inquest, was described as school teacher at Mount Oram.
Little is known of Elijah following his discharge, but in 1873 an announcement appeared in The Queenslander (Australia) " Elijah Teague, formerly of Chacewater, Cornwall. Your nephew, Joseph Watters is ill in Brisbane."
Death 1934. Queensland. Joseph Watters. Son of James and Mary Ellen (Teague).
Burial. 7 March 1861. Mary Kendall, 60, of Chacewater.
Although Mary's place of birth is shown as Cornwall, there is convincing evidence that she was baptised in Mary Tavy, Devon, on 13 April 1800, the daughter of Thomas Cowling, miner. She subsequently went to live with her uncle, James, in Kenwyn, and was named in his will as her sole beneficiary "my niece, Mary Teague, wife of William Teague of Kenwyn, miner." Thomas Cowling, of Devon, had three daughters named Josepha.
I appreciate this this is a lengthy piece and thank those of you who have had the time and dedication to read it. I would welcome any comments, corrections or other contributions you may wish to offer.
