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William TRANT

William TRANT

Male 1842 - 1918  (~ 76 years)    Has 18 ancestors and 95 descendants in this family tree.


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  • Name William TRANT 
    Relationshipwith Teresa Ann GOATHAM
    Born Sep Q 1842  Slapton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • From the 1851 and 1881 censuses; I think he is probably the Wm shown born as Sowden in 1861 but it's easy to image how the place could have been mis-heard.
      GRO ref: Trant, William q3 1842 Kingsbridge RD 9 341; GRO online index shows mother's maiden name as Jarvis
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1871  Whitlesworthy, South Milton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Farmer 
    • A farmer of 85 acres employing 1 labourer and 2 boys
    Residence 1881  Rugwell, South Huish, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • Despite being aged only 38 and having 5 young children (aged 1 to 12) William was shown as a retired farmer in the 1881 census
    Residence 1891  8, King Street, Dawlish, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation 1891 
    Shepherd 
    Residence 1901  Parkston House, Dawlish, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation From 1901 to 1911  Dawlish, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Dairy Man 
    • The 1911 census shows William was a diaryman on his own account
    Residence 1911  44, Park Road, Dawlish, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation 1911  Dawlish, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Shopkeeper 
    Buried Jan 1918  St. Gregory the Great’s Church, Dawlish, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • Account of funeral, in the Western Times, 1 Feb 1918:
      "The funeral of Mr. William Trant, dairy-
      man and formerly agriculturist of the South
      Hams district, took place at Dawlish on
      Saturday, Rev. F. Simmons (vicar) officiating.
      The chief mourners were Messrs W. Trant,
      H. Trant, Parnell Trant and S. Trant (sons),
      Miss E. Trant, Mrs E. Bulley, and Mrs. E.
      Bond (daughters), Mr. G. Bond (son-in-law),
      Mesdames B. Trant, R. Trant, M. Trant, and
      S. Trant (daughters-in-law), Mr. J. Trant,
      Frittiscombe (Brother), Messrs. W. Trant 
      (Frittiscombe), F. Trant (Strete). A. Trant
      (Kingsbridge), C. Manning (Paignton), and S.
      Hoppin (Harbertonford), nephews; Misses
      Hilda, Eleanor, Ethel, Dorothy Trant, and
      Masters Lewis and Alfie Trant (grandchildren).
      There were a number of local farmers and
      tradesmen present, and numerous wreaths,
      etc., were sent. Two sons, Messrs. Lewis and
      Ernest Trant, were prevented from attending,
      the former being on service in India."     
    Died 21 Jan 1918  Newton Abbot Reg Dist, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • Date from probate calendar entry
      GRO ref: Trant, William q1 1918 aged 75 Newton A. RD 5b 155
    Siblings 4 brothers and 3 sisters 
    Patriarch & Matriarch
    John TRANT,   b. Est 1715,   d. Abt Oct 1781, Sherford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 66 years)  (2 x Great Grandfather) 
    Elizabeth BATH,   d. Yes, date unknown  (Grandmother) 
    Notes 
    • (Research):With his grandparents in 1851; see research notes for Henry Manning Trant for why I believe Henry was this Wm's son and hence why I believe this Wm was the son of Wm and Mary.
    Person ID I12006  All
    Last Modified 7 Jul 2018 

    Father William TRANT,   b. 9 Aug 1819, Frogmore, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Nov 1890, Ash Farm, Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Mary JARVIS,   b. 1811, West Alvington, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Feb 1899, 9, Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Married Jun Q 1842  Kingsbridge Reg Dist, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • GRO ref: TRANT, William to Jarvis, Mary q2 1842 Kingsbridge RD 9 413
    Family ID F377  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

    Family Sarah Cutmore MANNING,   b. Abt 1845, Diptford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   d. Sep Q 1926, Newton Abbot Reg Dist, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 81 years) 
    Married Dec Q 1866  Totnes Reg Dist, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • GRO ref: Trant, William TO Manning, Sarah C q4 1866 Totnes RD 5b 323
    Children 11 children 
    Last Modified 14 Mar 2016 
    Family ID F5376  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - Sep Q 1842 - Slapton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsMarried - Dec Q 1866 - Totnes Reg Dist, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsChild - Annie Manning TRANT - Mar Q 1867 - Kingsbridge Reg Dist, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsChild - William TRANT - 10 May 1868 - South Milton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsChild - Mary Ellen Manning TRANT - 7 Sep 1869 - South Milton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsChild - Charles Frederick TRANT - Sep Q 1871 - South Milton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsChild - Henry Manning TRANT - Mar Q 1873 - South Milton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsChild - Alfred Ernest TRANT - 12 Oct 1874 - South Milton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsChild - Ethel TRANT - 18 Apr 1877 - South Milton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsChild - Emily TRANT - 9 May 1879 - South Milton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1881 - Rugwell, South Huish, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsChild - John Parnell TRANT - 7 Jul 1881 - South Huish, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsChild - Lewis TRANT - 28 Oct 1883 - Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsChild - Sydney TRANT - 28 Jan 1888 - Dawlish, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1891 - 8, King Street, Dawlish, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Dairy Man - From 1901 to 1911 - Dawlish, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1911 - 44, Park Road, Dawlish, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Shopkeeper - 1911 - Dawlish, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsBuried - Jan 1918 - St. Gregory the Great’s Church, Dawlish, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsDied - 21 Jan 1918 - Newton Abbot Reg Dist, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
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