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Elizabeth BAKER

Elizabeth BAKER

Female Abt 1794 - 1880  (~ 86 years)    Has 35 ancestors and 288 descendants in this family tree.


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  • Name Elizabeth BAKER 
    Relationshipwith Teresa Ann GOATHAM
    Born Abt 1794  Blackawton, 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 
    Baptised 30 Jan 1794  St. Michael’s Church, Blackawton, 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 
    Gender Female 
    Occupation From 1864 to 1880  Blackawton, 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 
    Post Mistress 
    • After being widowed (1871 census and noted as "keeper of Post Office" in her burial register entry).
      I suspect that in practice Elizabeth had been running the post office before William died, even though he was officially the post master. It seems to have been the norm to appoint / list the husband where a married couple were involved.
    Died 1 Nov 1880  Blackawton, 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: Hambling, Elizabeth q4 1880 aged 86 Kingsbridge RD 5b 137

      Died of "old age".
      Her death was registered by her daughter-in-law Emmeline (present at the death), wife of the registrar Henry Hambling!
    Death certificate for Elizabeth Baker    		 Death certificate for Elizabeth Baker
    Buried 8 Nov 1880  St. Michael’s Church, Blackawton, 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 
    • In grave with husband; on gravestone "Also Elizabeth Hambling
      relict of the above who died November 14th 1880 aged 86 years"
      Burial register shows abode as Post Office, age as 86. (Source: SH website)
    William Bartlett Hambling and his wife, Elizabeth Hambling nee Baker    		 William Bartlett Hambling and his wife, Elizabeth Hambling nee Baker
    My 4 x great grandparents
    Plot: B33
    Siblings 1 brother and 3 sisters 
    Half-siblings 1 half sister (family of "Unknown" and Sarah LAVERS) 
    Patriarch & Matriarch
    Charles BAKER,   b. Abt 1690,   d. Jan 1757, Charleton, 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 ~ 67 years)  (Great Grandfather) 
    Johane BASTARD,   b. Est 1628,   d. Yes, date unknown  (3 x Great Grandmother) 
    Notes 
    • I expect caring for her 3 orphaned grandchildren fell to Elizabeth when her son William died in 1862; initially her husband became guardian but he died 2 years later.

      Although minors they were aged about 13, 16 and 18 when orphaned so shouldn't have need much practical care, though having lost their parents and 6 siblings they may well have need emotional support. (Unusually for child deaths of the period, the children died mostly in their teens / early twenties rather than in infancy) Sadly two more were to predecease their grandmother - Caroline aged about 17, and Charles aged about 23, 2 years after he married. 
    Person ID I41  All | Teresa's direct ancestors
    Last Modified 13 Mar 2022 

    Father James BAKER,   b. Abt 1753, 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,   d. 15 Dec 1837, Woodford, Blackawton, 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 ~ 84 years) 
    Mother Sarah LAVERS,   b. 1757, Blackawton, 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. 19 Oct 1839, Woodford, Blackawton, 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 82 years) 
    Married 15 Dec 1779  St. Michael’s Church, Blackawton, 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  [1] 
    • by banns, both of this parish, both signed, witnessed by Bart.
      Harvey and Wm. Cornish
    Family ID F26  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

    Family Clerk William Bartlett HAMBLING,   b. 1787, Blackawton, 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. 24 Feb 1864, Blackawton, 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 77 years) 
    Married 14 Jan 1812  St. Michael’s Church, Blackawton, 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 
    • both signed, James Hambling witnessed
    Children 12 children 
    Last Modified 19 Apr 2012 
    Family ID F22  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map Click to hide
    Link to Google MapsBorn - Abt 1794 - Blackawton, 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 MapsBaptised - 30 Jan 1794 - St. Michael’s Church, Blackawton, 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 Baker HAMBLING - Abt 1812 - Blackawton, 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 - 14 Jan 1812 - St. Michael’s Church, Blackawton, 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 - James HAMBLING - 1814 - Blackawton, 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 HAMBLING - 1815 - Blackawton, 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 HAMBLING - 1818 - Blackawton, 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 George HAMBLING - 1820 - Blackawton, 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 - Hiram Bartlett HAMBLING - 1822 - Blackawton, 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 HAMBLING - 1823 - Blackawton, 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 - Elizabeth Baker HAMBLING - 1825 - Blackawton, 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 - Sarah Ann HAMBLING - Abt 1827 - Blackawton, 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 - Selina HAMBLING - 1829 - Blackawton, 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 - Reuben HAMBLING - 1833 - Blackawton, 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 - Caroline HAMBLING - 1835 - Blackawton, 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 - Post Mistress - From 1864 to 1880 - Blackawton, 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 - 1 Nov 1880 - Blackawton, 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 - 8 Nov 1880 - St. Michael’s Church, Blackawton, 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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    Pin Legend Address Church or Cemetery Military service or death Hospital Small location Town / City County, state or province Country Registration District Place of education Court Property Not Set

  • Wills (transcripts)
    The will of James Hambling (c. 1762 - 1837)     		The will of Elizabeth's father in law, James Hambling
    James left his daughter-in-law together with two of his grandchildren his household furniture, to be divided equally between them - all except for one bed, left to another grandchild.
    The will of James Baker (c 1754 - 1837)    		The will of Elizabeth's father, James Baker
    In James' will his house, garden, orchard and appurtenances belonging to them was to go to Elizabeth and Grace equally after their mother's death.
    Other effects were to be split 3 ways, between Elizabeth, Grace and the children of their late sister, with just £10 which was to go to their brother and £5 to their half sister.
    Given that James' effects were listed as "under £300" they were presumably at least £200; assuming that they did not diminish by much during the 2 years by which James…
    The will of William Bartlett Hambling    		The will of William Bartlett Hambling
    (a 4 x great grandfather of mine)

  • Sources 
    1. [S199] Blackawton - St Michaels Church - m/f images, St. Michael’s Church (Blackawton, Devon), Marriage of James BAKER and Sarah LAVERS 1779; DE/REG/57869/1-16 m/f 10 (Reliability: 3).
      "Banns of Marriage between James Baker and Sarah Lavers were published on the 17th the 24th & the 31st Days of October 1779 by me Thoms Adams Vicar
      No 173
      The said James Baker of this Parish Blacksmith and the said Sarah Lavers of this Parish Spinster were Married in this Church by Banns this Fifteenth Day of December in the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Nine by me Thoms. Adams Vicar.
         This Marriage was solemnized between Us      { James Baker
      { Sarah Lavers
        In the Presence of   { Bartw Harvey
      { Wm Cornish"
      (Although Thomas Hyne, probably Parish Clerk, was not a witness he still was to most at this time)