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Thomas Efford ISSELL

Thomas Efford ISSELL

Male 1798 - 1874  (76 years)    Has 54 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.


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  • Name Thomas Efford ISSELL 
    Relationshipwith Teresa Ann GOATHAM
    Associated names ISSELL , EASCEL , EASCELL , EASCLE , EASDELL , EASEL , EASELY , EASTAL , EASTALL , EASTEL , EASTELL , EASTLE , EASTLEIGH , EASTLEY , EASTLY , EASTLYE , EISTLY , ELSLEY , ELSLY , ELSLYE , ESELL , ESLYE , ESSELL , ESSLE , ESTEL , ESTELL , ESTLE , ESTLEGH , ESTLEY , ESTLIE , ESTLYE , ISLE , ISLEY , ISLYE , ISSEL , ISSLE , ISSLY , ISTLEY , YESCELL 
    Born 1798  Stokenham, 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 
    • 1851 census: suggests b 1798/9 (and dth cert says 76) - all ties in with the 1798 being yr of birth as well as bapt.
    Baptised 11 May 1798  St. Michael and All Angels’ Church, Stokenham, 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 Male 
    Occupation 1841  Slapton Cellars, 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 
    Innkeeper 
    Bequest 1842 
    £10 and 'my silver watch' 
    • Bequest from his aunt Susanna Efford (nee Issell)
    The will of Susanna Efford nee Issell (c.1758-1842)
    The will of Thomas's aunt, Susanna Efford
    Thomas was left £10, twice as much as other nephews who were left a specified amount, plus her silver watch - the only item specified, everything else was to be turned into money.
    (His cousins, sons of his Aunt Betty, sister of Susanna, were left a share of the residue; I don't know if this was more or less than Thomas received.
    Occupation From 1850 to 1851  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 
    Cordwinder / labourer 
    • Although Thomas had several jobs, when he had retired in 1871 it was as a "retired shoemaker" that he was recorded so it seems as if this was something he had done longest. maybe combined with running the Slapton Cellars Inn or managing property.
      In 1851 he appeared to be recorded as a a shoemaker and a labourer (word between the 2 not clear - 'an'(d) or  'or' ?)
    Occupation 1861  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 
    Land proprietor 
    • In the 1851 the next-but-one entry to Thomas was a "landed proprietor". Maybe this gave him the idea of investing money he made or had inherited in property, and making money through letting.
      With a will with bequests of freehold property and hundreds of pounds, it does seem that he made a success of this, as it would seem unlikely he made this sort of money as a shoemaker.
    Died 6 Jun 1874  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 
    • GRO ref ISSELL, Thomas Eppord [sic] q2 1874 aged 76 Kingsbridge RD 5B 143
      Both the paper (typed) and GRO online index show Thomas's middle name as Eppord, this must be a mis-transcription of the original registration
    Buried 10 Jun 1874  St. James’ Church, 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 
    • Have photo of gravestone (with 2nd wife - Elizabeth) - Slapton
    The grave of Thomas Efford Issell (b c 1798) and  his 2nd wife Elizabeth Winsor nee Luckraft
    A close up of the wording on the grave of Thomas E and Elizabeth W Issell
    Probate 1 Aug 1874  Exeter, 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 
    Calendar entry 
    • "The Will of Thomas Efferd Issell late of Slapton in the County of Devon Gentleman who died 6 June 1874 at Slapton was proved at Exeter by William Henry Pike of Torcross in the Parish of Stokenham in the said County Basket Maker and William Pike Issell of Stokefleming in the said County Shoemaker the Nephews two of the Executors.

      Effects under £1,000."
    The will of Thomas Efford Issell (1798 – 1874)
    Thomas's own will
    Siblings 3 brothers and 2 sisters 
    Patriarch & Matriarch
    John ISSELL,   b. Est 1600,   d. Aug 1638, Stokenham, 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 ~ 38 years)  (4 x Great Grandfather) 
    Agnes COOKER,   b. Abt 1685, Stokenham, 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. Feb 1730/31, Stokenham, 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 ~ 46 years)  (Great Grandmother) 
    Notes 
    • Living in Slapton Cellars (1841); Slapton (1851,1861,1871).
      At the Inn at Slapton Cellars in 1841 as well as Thomas and Wilmot were Robert Stabb, a female servant (Elizabeth Friend, "25"), and a civil engineer, James Baugham Kent, and 2 (probably) sons.
    Person ID I704  All
    Last Modified 10 Feb 2020 

    Father John ISSELL,   b. 1753, Stokenham, 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. 20 Mar 1829, Stokenham, 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 76 years) 
    Mother Susanna BASTARD,   b. 1760, Stokenham, 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. 18 May 1830, Stokenham, 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 70 years) 
    Banns of marriage From 25 Sep 1785 to 19 Oct 1785  St. Michael and All Angels’ Church, Stokenham, 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 PR entry (image on FMP, viewed 24 Nov 2014)
    Married 8 Nov 1785  St. Michael and All Angels’ Church, Stokenham, 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 PR entry (image on FMP, viewed 24 Nov 2014)
      "John Issell of this Parish Batchelor and Susannah Bastard of this Parish of Spinster were
      Married in this Church by Banns
      this Eighth Day of November in the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred
      and Eighty five by me Benjn. Beynon [Curate]
      This Marriage was John Issell [signed]
      solemnized between Us Susanna Bastard [signed]
      In the Mary Michelmore
      Presence of Samuel Kellond"
      (both witnesses signed)
    Family ID F41  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Wilmot GARDNER,   b. Abt 1788, (probably), Stokenham, 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 Aug 1849, (probably), 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  (Age ~ 61 years) 
    Other Partners: John STABB  m. 23 Jul 1818 
    Married 13 Nov 1834  St. James’ Church, 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 PR entry (image on FMP, viewed 24 Nov 2014)
      "Thomas Efford Issell of this Parish
      Bachelor
      and Wilmot Stabb of this Parish
      Widow
      were married in this Church by Banns with Consent of
      this the thirteenth Day of
      November in the Year One thousand eight hundred and thirty four
      By me W. M. T. Paige Minister
      This Marriage was solemnized between us { Thomas Efford Issell, Wilmot Stabb
      In the Presence of { John Gardiner, John Coamlis, Ann Wise"
    Last Modified 24 Nov 2014 
    Family ID F2024  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Elizabeth Winsor LUCKRAFT,   b. Abt 1806, 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. 31 Aug 1884, 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  (Age ~ 78 years) 
    Married 2 Oct 1850  St. Peter’s Church, 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 
    • GRO ref: Issell, Thomas [E/O? - not clear]fford to Luckraft, Betsey Winsor q4 1850 Kingsbridge RD 9 473

      "Thomas Efford Issell, age: Full, Widower, Cordwainer, residence: Slapton, father: John Issell, Cordwainer to
      Betsey Winsor Luckraft, age: Full, of no occupation, residence: Stokefleming, father: Nicholas Luckraft, Mariner
      by Licence, by Arthur Farwell, Rector
      between { Thomas Efford Issell, Betsy Winsor Lucraft
      in the Presence of { Robert Martin, Sarah Martin"
    Last Modified 10 Feb 2020 
    Family ID F532  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1798 - Stokenham, 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 - 11 May 1798 - St. Michael and All Angels’ Church, Stokenham, 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 - 13 Nov 1834 - St. James’ Church, 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 MapsOccupation - Innkeeper - 1841 - Slapton Cellars, 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 MapsOccupation - Cordwinder / labourer - From 1850 to 1851 - 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 - 2 Oct 1850 - St. Peter’s Church, 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 MapsOccupation - Land proprietor - 1861 - 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 MapsDied - 6 Jun 1874 - 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 MapsBuried - 10 Jun 1874 - St. James’ Church, 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 MapsProbate - Calendar entry - 1 Aug 1874 - Exeter, 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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  • Wills (transcripts)
    The will of John Issell (c 1753 -  1829)
    The will of Thomas's father, John Issell
    While she lived (and provided she didn't remarry) John left everything to his wife, but following her death it was to be equally shared between his 5 children, including Thomas.
    Thomas was also to be joint executor with his brother John.