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William Edward (“Edward”) BEATON

William Edward (“Edward”) BEATON

Male 1856 - 1915  (~ 59 years)    Has 26 ancestors and 4 descendants in this family tree.


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  • Name William Edward (“Edward”) BEATON 
    Relationshipwith Teresa Ann GOATHAM
    Born Dec Q 1856  Colworth, Sussex, 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 
    • Birthplace a bit inconsistent between censuses: Colworth, Sussex (1861 and 1871 Census); Corsfield (1891), Chichester (1901 and 1911 census)
      GRO ref: Beaton, William Edward q4 1856 Westhampnett RD 2b 288; GRO online index shows mother's maiden name as Wethers
    Baptised 18 Jan 1857  St. Andrew’s Church, Oving, Sussex, 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 transcribed data on SFHG members' database
      Shows William Edward BACON, son of Charles and Caroline, father a labourer, abode Colworth
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1871 
    Labourer 
    • A labourer again in 1901
    Military Service From 1875 to 1896 
    Royal Marine Artilleryman 
    • At the time he married and of the 1891 census.
      Recorded as a Gunner in the RMA when his daughter wa baptised in 1888.
      (Enlisted 1875, discharged in 1896, due to length of service - from catalogue entries to his papers)
    Occupation 1911  Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 
    Skilled labourer in HM Dockyard 
    Died Dec Q 1915  Portsmouth Reg Dist, Hampshire, 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 
    • I found 2 dths registered of Edward Beatons born around 1855-57, one in Surrey N RD in 1950, the other in Portsmouth RD in 1915 - the Portsmouth one seems almost certainly the right one
      GRO ref: q4 1915 Portsmouth RD 2b 273
    Siblings 4 brothers and 4 sisters 
    Patriarch & Matriarch
    John BACON,   b. Abt 1734, Sussex, 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,   bur. 24 Apr 1789, St. Mary Magdalene’s Church, South Bersted, Sussex, 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 ~ 55 years)  (2 x Great Grandfather) 
    Mary HARRES,   d. Yes, date unknown  (2 x Great Grandmother) 
    Notes 
    • With his parents in 1861; with his father in 1871 - by then his mother had been admitted to the lunatic asylum for the first time.
      Living at 5 Albert Ter, Eastney Rd., Portsea with wife & Susie (1891); living at 16 Highfield St, Portsmouth (Fratton - ecc parish St Mary's with St Barnabus) with wife and children (1901);
      living at 113 Queens Road, Buckland, Portsmouth (a 5 room house) in 1911 with wife, Annie and a boarder
    Person ID I1984  All
    Last Modified 1 Nov 2018 

    Father Charles BEATON,   b. Abt 1815, South Mundham, Pagham, Sussex, 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. 1 Aug 1890, Brockhampton, Havant, Hampshire, 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 ~ 75 years) 
    Mother Caroline WITHERS,   b. 1816, West Wittering, Sussex, 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. 27 Feb 1912, Hampshire County Lunatic Asylum, Fareham, Hampshire, 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 96 years) 
    Marriage Banns From 18 Oct 1840 to 1 Nov 1840  St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, West Wittering, Sussex, 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 PR entry (image on FMP, viewed 15 Apr 2023)
    Married 7 Nov 1840  St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, West Wittering, Sussex, 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 PR entry (image on FMP, viewed 15 Apr 2023)
      Charles made his mark, but Caroline signed
    Family ID F124  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth TRIBE,   b. Abt 1857, Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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. Yes, date unknown 
    Other Partners: Charles BROWNING  m. Dec Q 1884 
    Married 24 Jul 1887  St. James’ Church, Milton Portsea, Hampshire, 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: BEATON, Edward to BROWNING, Elizabeth q3 1887 Portsea RD 2b 675

      Details from PR enry (image on FMP, viewed 28 Oct 2017)
    Children 2 children 
    Last Modified 28 Oct 2017 
    Family ID F1530  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - Dec Q 1856 - Colworth, Sussex, 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 MapsBaptised - 18 Jan 1857 - St. Andrew’s Church, Oving, Sussex, 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 - Susie Elizabeth BEATON - Sep Q 1888 - Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 Sarah BEATON - Dec Q 1891 - Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 - Skilled labourer in HM Dockyard - 1911 - Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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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