John Cufflin of Anstey 1742-
The
earliest of our ancestors with whom we can establish a firm link is John Cufflin
of Anstey, who was born in 1742 during the reign of George II. In that same year
Handel's Messiah was produced and Sir Robert Walpole resigned as Prime Minister.
John married Jane Woolet of Thurlaston on 26 December 1763 following the
publication of Banns at Ratby Parish Church. One of the witnesses to the
marriage was Tom Cufflin, who was the only one, apart from the Vicar, to sign
his own name, both John, Jane and the other witness making 'their mark'.
Jane was born in 1742 and was the daughter of William and Mary
Woolet of Thurlaston.
There is very little more that we
know about them having traced so far only one son, Richard Cufflin
1764-1820
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| The Family of John
Cufflin and Jane Woolet |
| John Cufflin |
= |
Jane Woolet |
| of Anstey |
|
of Thurlaston |
| 1742- |
|
1742- |
|
_____| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Richard |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1764-1820 |
|
|
|
|
|
Richard Cufflin of Anstey 1764-1820
Richard Cufflin was born in 1764 the only son that we have found of John
Cufflin and Jane Woolet. He married Elizabeth Wheat of Anstey on 26 September
1790 at Anstey, she was also born in 1764 and died on 23rd February 1837 aged 74
years. Richard's death is recorded at Anstey at the age of 56 years on 15th
August 1820.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| The Family of
Richard Cufflin and Elizabeth Wheat |
|
|
|
Richard
Cufflin |
= |
Elizabeth Wheat |
|
|
|
|
|
of Anstey |
|
of Anstey |
|
|
| 1764-1820 |
|
1764-1837 |
| _________________________________|_________________________________ |
| | |
| |
| |
| |
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| Richard |
John |
Elizabeth |
William |
|
Sophia |
Sarah |
Bradshaw |
James |
| 1791- |
1793- |
1796- |
1764-1820 |
|
1803- |
1806- |
1807- |
1809-1881 |
Richard Cufflin 1791-
Richard Cufflin was born on 21 Aug. 1791 the son of Richard
Cufflin and Elizabeth Wheat. He married Alice Ballard of Thurcaston at Leicester
St. Margaret's on 9 November 1813. At the time of the 1841 census Richard and
Alice were living in Southside Anstey with their seven children where Richard
was a Framework Knitter. In 1851 (census) they were living at Church Lane Anstey
with Richard and his three sons working as Framework Knitters, Alice was a
Dressmaker. In 1861 (census) Richard and Alice were still living at Church Lane
Anstey and working as Framework Knitters.
John Cufflin 1793-
John
Cufflin was born on 21 Aug. 1793 the second son of Richard Cufflin and Elizabeth
Wheat. On 25th June 1816 a filiation order was taken out against John by the
father of Elizabeth Richardson. He was married to Ann Wakeling on 26 February
1822 at Anstey. The 1841 census lists John and Ann as Framework Knitters and
living at Southside Anstey but in 1851 (census) there address was Main St Anstey
and they were employed as Berlin Glove Manufacturers.
Elizabeth Cufflin 1796-
Elizabeth Cufflin was born on 23 October 1796 the first daughter
of Richard Cufflin and Elizabeth Wheat. She married Charles Davie on 31 January
1815 at Anstey. In 1851 (census) they were living at Church Lane Anstey where
together with their daughter Ann and Granddaughter Elizabeth Geary they worked
as Framework Knitters. The 1861 census does not include Elizabeth but describes
Charles Davie as a Chelsea Pensioner and Framework Knitter, the address is given
as Church Lane Anstey. Living with him are his daughter and son in law with
their three sons. The 1871 census shows Elizabeth as living at the home of her
daughter and son in law at Church Lane Anstey but this time Charles is not
present.
William Cufflin 1798-1870
William Cufflin was born on 24 March 1798 the third son of Richard
Cufflin and Elizabeth Wheat. He married Christina Hunt of Anstey on 3 September
1820 at Anstey. The 1841 census shows them living at Southside Anstey with their
six children including our great, great grandfather Henry Cufflin then aged 15,
who with his parents were described as Framework Knitters. By 1851 (census) they
were living at 23 Friday Street Leicester and were engaged as Framework
Knitters. William died on 20 February 1870 at 23 Friday Street at the age of 71.
Following Williams death, Christina appears to have moved in with her daughter
Selina and her family and was at the time of the 1871 census living with them at
35 Friday Street. Christina died on the 1st February 1888 at Churchgate
Leicester, she was 87. William and Christina are both interred in Welford Road
Cemetery Plot RI/508.
Sophia Cufflin 1803-
Sophia Cufflin was born on 17 Jul. 1803 at Anstey, the second
daughter of Richard Cufflin and Elizabeth Wheat. She married Thomas Gee of
Anstey, the son of William Gee, a Framework Knitter, on 28 April 1839 at
Anstey.
Sarah Cufflin 1806-
Sarah
Cufflin was born on 15 June 1806 at Anstey, the third daughter of Richard
Cufflin and Elizabeth Wheat. She married John Agar on 9th April 1832 at St.
Margaret's Leicester and died on 13 February 18??. John was born in 1811 and
died on 16 May 1869 at the age of 58 years. John and Sarah are both buried in
St. Peters Belgrave.
Bradshaw Cufflin 1807-
Bradshaw Cufflin was born in 1807 the fourth son of Richard
Cufflin and Elizabeth Wheat. He was married to Elizabeth of Ratby in
1848.
James Cufflin 1809-1881
James Cufflin was born on 17 December 1809 at Anstey. He was the
fifth son of Richard Cufflin and Elizabeth Wheat. He married Mary Geary of
Anstey on the 29 January 1832 at Anstey. The 1841 census list the family as
living at Southside Anstey where James is described as a Framesmith. In 1851
(census) they were living at Main Street Anstey with their eight children. James
was a mechanic. In 1881 (census) he was living at the home of his son James
Newton Cufflin in Cropstone Road where he is described as Afflicted (Framework
Knitter).
His Tombstone in Anstey Churchyard is inscribed:-
In Affectionate Remembrance of James Cufflin who
died Dec. 9th 1881aged 72 years
also of Mary his beloved
wife who died Dec. 5th 1879 aged 71 years
and of Adelade
daughter of the above who died Dec. 22nd 1866 aged 33 years
also of Richard son of the above who died Oct. 9th 1869 aged 28
years
and Alfred son of the above who died Nov. 23rd
1854 aged 5 years
The master is come and calleth for
thee.
| Featured Families | Previous | Next |