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It's possible that William married an Anne James, and that Martin's middle name is after her.
Possible death:
Deaths Dec 1852
Monckton William James Wimborne 5a 2011851 Census: Shapwick, Dorset
William Monckton, Head, Mar, 63, Farm Labourer, b. Wimbourne, Dorset (c.1788)
Martin J. Monckton, Son, Mar, 25, Farm Labourer, b. Shapwick, Dorset (c.1826)
Sarah Monckton, Daughter-in-law, Mar, 24, b. Spetisbury, Dorset (c.1827)
Mary J. Monckton, Granddaughter, 1, b. Shapwick, Dorset (c.1850)NOTE: Martin was probably Jane's brother and was a witness at her wedding in 1856.
NOTE: Jane's father was originally reported to be William Charles Monckton, Christened 19 Mar 1805 at Whitchurch, son of William & Mary. However, he was still unmarried in 1851, and was an attorney, living in Middlesex. It is extremely unlikely that he was Jane's father.
In 1851, an Ann Monckton, annuitant, was visiting Henry & Lucy Hall in Wimbourne, Dorset. She was born c.1787 at Shapwick, Dorset.
In 1861, an Ann Monckton was visiting George & Jane Forder in Sturminster, Dorset. She was born c.1799 at Spetisbury, Dorset. It is not shown if she was a widow.
Possible death:
Deaths Mar 1863
Monckton Ann Wimbourne 5a 2231861 Census: Labourer's? Cottage, Shapwick, Dorset
Martin James Monckton, Head, Mar, 37, Ag. Lab., b. Shapwick, Dorset
Sarah Jane Monckton, Wife, Mar, 35, Ag. Lab. b. Spetisbury, Dorset
Mary Jane Monckton, Daur, 11, Scholar, b. Shapwick, Dorset
Eliza Anne Monckton, Daur, 7, Scholar, b. Shapwick, Dorset
Janett Monckton, Daur, 11 months, b. Shapwick, Dorset
Dorothy Monckton, Mother, "W", 73, b. Rushton, Dorset (c.1788)
NOTE: Dorothy could be Sarah's mother, or could be Ann's middle name.
Possible parents of William junr.
William MONCKTON
Wife: Sara CREW
Marriage Date: 24 Jun 1784
Recorded in: Fontmell, Dorsetor...
William MONKTON
Christening Date: 6 May 1787
Recorded in: Compton-Abbas, Dorset
Father: Thomas MONKTON
Mother: Hannahor...
WILLIAM MONKTON
Birth: 07 FEB 1790
Christening: 17 MAR 1790 New Meeting Barrack Street-Independent, Bridport, Dorset
Father: EPHARIM MONKTON
Mother: ELIZABETH
ABODES:
1859 (Birth) - Botley, Hants.
1861 (Census) - Durley, Hants.
1881 (Census as HEDDITCH) - Botley Farm, Botley, Hants.
Also at Hill Farm, Durley.INFO from WILL Confirmed in Botley 22 March 1879.
Executors: Mary Hebdige & Harry Harding.
Legatees: Mary Hebdige until her death, then to her 4 daughters.
Witnesses: Mary Hebdige & Harry Harding.
Robin's notes:William and Mary were tenant farmers of Lord Simeon who had his hunt through the farm then recompensed William for the damage. When William was ill he and Lord Simeon were very close companions.
This death notice was in the local Botley newspaper in March 1929:
An Agriculturist's Death:
After a brief illness of only eight days, the death took place at Calcot Farm, last week, of William Hebdige, at the age of 70 years. The deceased gentleman was a member of an old and respected Botley family, and his boyhood days were spent with his parents at Mark's Farm. He resided for fourteen years in the neighbourhood of Romsey, and then came to farm at Durley, from whence, over thirteen years ago, he took charge of Dr Maybury's farm at Calcot. The funeral took place at the Botley Old Church on Friday, when the deceased gentleman was laid to rest beside his wife, who passed away a year ago. The service was conducted by the Rev. A. Helps Starey, M.A. (Vicar of Curdridge) and the mourners were: Mrs Cave (daughter), Mrs W. Heath (daughter), Mr William Heath (son-in-law), Mr and Mrs Leonard (daughter and son-in-law), Mr Mark Hebdige (brother), Mrs Henry Hebdige (sister-in-law). The beautiful floral tributes were sent by: Mr and Mrs Cave and the children; Mr and Mrs Heath and family; Mr and Mrs Leonard and family; Dr and Miss Maybury; Dr Aurie and Mrs Maybury; Dr Bernard Maybury; Mr and Mrs B. Lane and Vera; Mr and Mrs Tubbs and Mr Elliott; Mr M. Hebdige; Mr and Mrs Titheridge; Mrs H. Hebdige.
William Hebdige Head, 32 Labourer Botley
Mary Hebdige Wife, 27 IOW Newport
Mary Jane Hebdige Dau 1 Durley Hants
THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me WILLIAM HEBDIGE of Botley in the County of Hampshire made this 17 day of June in the year of our Lord, One thousand nine hundred and twenty five I HEREBY revoke all Wills heretofore made by me. I appoint Mary Hebdige of Botley in the County of Hampshire and Harry Harding of Botley in the County of Hampshire to be the Executors of this my Will. I direct that all my Debts, Funeral, and Testamentary Expenses shall be paid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease. I GIVE, DEVISE, AND BEQUEATH unto Mary Hendige all I possess and at her death to be equally divided between my four daughters.
Signature of Testator...... WILLIAM HEBDIGE...................SIGNED by the said Testator as and for his Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us who at his request, in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses............................................................. ................ NAME...Harry Harding, Address... Brook Lane Botley
NAME...Mary Hebdige..Address... Calcot Farm BotleyProved at Winchester the 13th day of March 1929
(Stamped by The High Court of Justice, District Registrar, Winchester, District Probate Registry.)
1891 Census: Hill Farm, Durley, Hampshire
William Hebdige, Head, 32, Labourer, b. Botley, Hampshire
Mary Hebdige, Wife, 27, b. Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Mary Jane Hebdige, Daur, 1, b. Durley, Hampshire1901 Census: Dunwood Farm, East Wellow, New Forest, Hampshire
William Hebdige, Head, Mar, 42, Stock Manager on Cattle Farm, b. Botley, Hampshire
Mary Hebdige, Wife, 37, b. Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire
Mary Jane Hebdige, Daur, 11, b. Durley, Hampshire
Ellen Hebdige, Daur, 9, b. Durley, Hampshire
Elsie Hebdige, Daur, 6, b. Durley, Hampshire
Janet Hebdige, Daur, 4, b. Durley, Hampshire
ABODES:
1864 ..... Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire (Baptism)
1871 ..... Cowleaze, Denny Lodge, New Forest, Hampshire
1881 ..... Culverley Farm, Denny Lodge, Hampshire (Born Newport, Isle of Wight)
1891 ..... Hill Farm, Durley, Hampshire (Born Newport, Isle of Wight)
1901 ..... East Wellow Entire, Romsey, Hampshire (Birthplace changed to Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire)
1928 ..... Calcot Farm, Curdridge, Nr. Botley, Hampshire (Death)
Details of Mary's baptism (Courtesy of Anita Orman nee Williams), who has a copy:
Mary was Baptised in Barton, Isle of Wight, on 7 Apr 1864, to James and Mary Ann (nee Smith). Her father's name was James Pidgely (Labourer).
Further information: (Courtesy of Robin Henderson nee Harris)
Frank Bayford (Grandson) found a record of Mary Pigley born 20 December 1848, Bartons Village, Whippingham, Isle of Wight, to William Pigley (occupation, chair bottomer) and Sarah, formerly Scorey. She died aged 17, and it was thought that she could have been Mary's mother, and that Mary was then was raised by her parents (Mary's grandparents), William & Sarah.However, Frank has since made contact with David Pedgley, who has done a considerable amount of research on the Pidgley/Pedgleys. He has Mary's sister, Elizabeth's, marriage certificate, which shows their father's name as James and occupation as labourer. Mary's marriage certificate shows her father's name as William and occupation as Seaman. She also told her children that he was a seaman, and that he was lost at sea.
It seems that she had little knowledge of her early childhood. Perhaps she was raised by her father's cousin, William Pidgley, before her mother remarried. Her birthplace is shown as Newport, Isle of Wight on the 1871, 81 & 91 census, but is shown as Beaulieu Rails in 1901.
Mary's death, as reported in a Botley newspaper, February, 1928.Mrs M. Hebdige's Death:
The death took place at Calcot Farm, Curdridge, on Wednesday week, of Mrs Mary Hebdige, wife of Mr William Hebdige, after an illness of only a few week's duration. Mrs Hebdige was 63 years of age. The Hebdige's are a very old Botley family, who resided at Botley Farm many years ago, and as other members of the family are buried at the Old Botley Church, the remains were brought there for internment on Tuesday afternoon. The funeral service, which is the first held in the Old Churchyard since the end of 1916 was conducted by the Rev G. Salway (Rector of Botley). In addition to the family mourners, a number of local friends gathered for the service. The deceased lady has left a grown-up family. The very choice floral tributes laid on the grave were inscribed: To my ever loving wife, from Will; from Doff, Billie and Olive; Janet, Harry and grandchildren; Elsie and Will; all at Durley Halt; Mrs W. Houndsome; Mr Bernard Maybury; E.M. and W.H. Hebdige; Dr Maybury and family; Mabel and George; Dorothea, Mary and Betty; Nell, Arthur and family.
SURITIES of WILL
William Edward Heath of Victoria Buildings, Bishops Waltham.
Harry Harding of Meoxxxxx (Meon Stoke?)
CENSUS RETURNS:
1871 Census: (Gipsies) near Cowleaze, Denny Lodge, Hampshire
Ann Pidgeley Abt 33, Widow, Cane Chair Mender, b. New Forest, Hampshire
Mary Ann Pidgeley, Daur, 10, b. New Forest, Hampshire
Elizabeth Pidgeley, Daur, 4, b. New Forest, Hampshire
Olive Pidgeley, Daur, 1, b. New Forest, Hampshire1881 Census: Culverley Farm, Denny Lodge, New Forest, Hampshire
Aaron Purkiss, Head, 63, Mar, Farmer of 48, b. Minstead, Hampshire
Sarah Purkiss, Wife, 69, b. Denny Loade, Hampshire
Margaret Fry, A., Daur, Mar, 34, b. Lyndhurst, Hampshire
James Fry, Son-in-law, 32, Bricklayer, b. Beaulieu, Hampshire
Francis M. Fry, Granddaur, 5, Scholar, b. Denny Lodge, Hampshire
Petronilla S. Fry, Granddaur, 2, b. Denny Lodge, Hampshire
Benjamin Fry, Grandson, 1, b. Denny Lodge, Hampshire
Mary Pidgley, General Servant, Un, 15, b. Newport, Isle of Wight
George Hall, Un, 16, Farm Servant, b. Southampton, Hampshire
NOTE: Mary's witness at her wedding was Emma Purkiss, who was possibly a daughter or relative of Aaron Purkiss (above).1891 Census: Hill Farm, Durley, Hampshire
William Hebdige, Head, 32, Labourer, b. Botley, Hampshire
Mary Hebdige, Wife, 27, b. Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Mary Jane Hebdige, Daur, 1, b. Durley, Hampshire1901 Census: Dunwood Farm, East Wellow, New Forest, Hampshire
William Hebdige, Head, Mar, 42, Stock Manager on Cattle Farm, b. Botley, Hampshire
Mary Hebdige, Wife, 37, b. Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire
Mary Jane Hebdige, Daur, 11, b. Durley, Hampshire
Ellen Hebdige, Daur, 9, b. Durley, Hampshire
Elsie Hebdige, Daur, 6, b. Durley, Hampshire
Janet Hebdige, Daur, 4, b. Durley, Hampshire
Frank has Robert as WILLIAM. (Had red hair)
Jane was said to have died some time before 1991 and her daughter Sarah went to live at Manor Farm Cottage. If Jane died in 1895 Sarah must have moved to Manor Farm before.
Robin's notes:
Registration District of Droxford in the Sub District of Bishops Waltham in the County of Southampton - application number B104445.
On second of July 1860, Durley, the birth of Jane, girl, father John Hebdige, farm labourer, X the mark of John Hebdige, of Durley, mother Jane Hebdige formerly Monkton, registered on thirtieth July, 1860 by Frederick Savage, Registrar.
1901 Census: Woodhouse Lane, Botley, Hampshire
Jane Hebdidge, Head, Wid, 72, b. Shipwick, Dorset
Henry C. Hebdidge, Son, Un, 35, Engine Driver at Flour Mill, b. Durley, Hampshire
Mabel Simmons, Granddaur, 7, Scholar, b. Maidstone, Kent.
ABODES:
1866 (Birth) Durley, Hants.
1881 (Census as HEDDITCH) Botley Farm, Botley, Hants.
1921 (Death) Botley, Hants.Death Notice copied from local paper 1921. (Robin)
Another parishoner has passed away in Mr. H.C. Hebdige on March 26th. Although in failing health he was at his work as usual on that day. An inquest was held at the Catherine Wheel on the 29th before Mr P.B. Ingoldby, County Coroner, without a jury. Gertrude Edith Hebdige, the wife of the deceased, stated that at 9.40 pm the previous Saturday (26th) the deceased went from the house to the woodhouse to get some wood for the following morning's fire, and about a quarter of an hour later, having not returned, she went to look for him, and found him in a sitting position in the woodhouse dead. She immediately sent for Dr. Alfred Spearman Pern who stated that in his opinion death was due to chronic cystitis and hydronephroses combined. A verdict in accordance with the doctor's evidence was brought in.
He was an engineer at Botley Mill, a building mentioned in the Domesday Book.
1901 Census: Woodhouse Lane, Botley, Hampshire
Jane Hebdidge, Head, Wid, 72, b. Shipwick, Dorset
Henry C. Hebdidge, Son, Un, 35, Engine Driver at Flour Mill, b. Durley, Hampshire
Mabel Simmons, Granddaur, 7, Scholar, b. Maidstone, Kent.
ABODES:
1868 (Birth) Durley, Hants.
1881 (Census as HEDDITCH) Botley Farm, Botley, Hants.
Robin's notes:
(Taken from a letter from Dorothy Gibson, 57 St John's Rd., Hedge End, Southampton SO3 4DG)
"Mark worked for the Southampton Borough Council when I knew him. He cycled to work till nearing 80 years old. I used to visit them often as they lived in Hedge End".
1901 Census: Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Hampshire
Mark Hebdige, Head, Mar, 33, Ag. Labourer, b. Durley, Hampshire
Emily Susan Butcher, Wife, 28, b. Cowes, Isle of Wight
Ernest Butcher, Stepson, 4, b. Cowes, Isle of Wight
NOTE: It is possible that Ernest's name was changed to William Hebdige.
Births Dec 1873
BUTCHER Emily Susan I. Wight 2b 522
1881 Census: Bay View, Northwood, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Joseph BUTCHERS, Head, M, 31, Northwood, Hampshire, Shipwright
Emily S. BUTCHERS, Wife, M, 32, Northwood, Hampshire
Emily S. BUTCHERS, Dau, U, 7, Northwood, Hampshire
Martha A. BUTCHERS, Dau, U, 4, Northwood, Hampshire
Helen L. BUTCHERS, Dau, U, 6 m, Northwood, Hampshire1891 ..... Working as a servant to Henry & Matilda A. Jolliffe, in Jesmond, Northumberland.
1901 Census: Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Hampshire
Mark Hebdige, Head, Mar, 33, Ag. Labourer, b. Durley, Hampshire
Emily Susan Butcher, Wife, 28, b. Cowes, Isle of Wight
Ernest Butcher, Stepson, 4, b. Cowes, Isle of Wight
NOTE: It is possible that Ernest's name was changed to William Hebdige.
This person could be Mark's stepson, Ernest Butcher, b.1897, who may have had his name changed after Mark married his mother in 1900; or could be Mark Hebdige, b.1901.
He was thought to have been born on the Isle of Wight, about 1891, but does not show on the 1901 census. Hence the possibility that he is Ernest Butcher.
1901 Census: Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Hampshire
Mark Hebdige, Head, Mar, 33, Ag. Labourer, b. Durley, Hampshire
Emily Susan Butcher, Wife, 28, b. Cowes, Isle of Wight
Ernest Butcher, Stepson, 4, b. Cowes, Isle of Wight
Named as WILLIAM on Mary's marriage certificate.
Thought to have been lost at sea. See Daughter Mary's notes & letter from Robin Henderson Feb 97, & Frank Bayford Sep 97.
From Robin
Certified copy of an entry of death: R015397. Registration District Droxford
1869 death in the Sub-district of Hambledon in the county of Southampton
On 11th October 1869 at the Union Workhouse, Droxford, James Pidgley, male 29 years, Basket Hawker, died of Pneumonia after 10 days, certified. Informant X the mark of Edward Higgins, present at the death, Union Workhouse, Droxford.
Registered 13 October 1869. Registrar Chas L Budd??
Certified to be a true copy of an entry under the Seal of the said office, the 17th day of December, 1998 - DXZ 600815
Probably James with a sister?:
1861 Census: "Hill Top", Fawley, New Forest, Hampshire (Extraparochial)
James Gritt, Head, Mar, 48, Sweep, b. Beaulieu, Hampshire
Harriett Gritt, Wife, Mar, 50 (56?), b. Rye, Sussex
James Gritt, Son, Un, 14, Sweep, b. Langdown, Hampshire
Joseph Gritt, Son, Un, 11, Sweep, b. Beaulieu, Hampshire
Abezabb Gritt, Daur, 6, Scholar, b. Beaulieu, Hampshire
Sarah Gritt, Daur, 4, Scholar, b. Beaulieu, Hampshire
James Pidgley, Visitor, Un, 24, Ag. Labourer, b. Allsop, Kent
Charlotte Pidgley, Visitor, Un, 12, Scholar, b. Havant, Hampshire
NOTE: James Pidgley's brother, John, married Amelia Gritt, daur of James Gritt (above).
From Anita Orman (nee Williams):
On Mary's Marriage Certificate (2 Aug 1873) to Charles Kitcher, she was aged 33 living in East Boldre.Notes from Robin Harris:
Mary married George (should be Charles) Kitcher after her first husband William (James) was lost at sea. She then moved to a farm in the New Forest where she rode horses and had commoners rights of grazing cattle. (See 1881 Census list in Charles' notes).She lived to be quite old and her second husband George (Charles) was an invalid after a riding accident for some time before he died.
Familiy stories suggested that Mary Jane Hebdige's grandmother, Jane Monkton, worked at Beaulieu as a landscape gardener either before or after she was married. According to stories that Robin heard from Mary Jane Hebdige, the Beaulieu family were present at Jane's funeral and possibly paid all the costs. It now seems more likely that it was Mary Jane's other grandmother, Mary Ann Smith, as she lived in Beaulieu from about 1877.
Some of the family lived in the Stockbridge area.
See letter from Dorothy Gibson (nee Heath)
A detailed history of East Boldre & Beaulieu Rails, with maps and photos, can be found at the following website: http://www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/newforest/public/resources/eastb.html
1871 Census: (Gipsies) near Cowleaze, Denny Lodge, Hampshire
Ann Pidgeley Abt 33, widow, Cane Chair Mender, b. New Forest, Hampshire
Mary Ann Pidgeley, Daur, 10, b. New Forest, Hampshire
Elizabeth Pidgeley, Daur, 4, b. New Forest, Hampshire
Olive Pidgeley, Daur, 1, b. New Forest, Hampshire
NOTE: Charles Kitcher was also living at Denny Lodge in 18711881 Census: Boldre, Hampshire
Charles KITCHER, Head, M, 44, Fawley, Hampshire, General Laborer
Mary Ann KITCHER, Wife, M, 41, Reading, Berkshire
Olive PIDGELEY, Daur Of Wife, 12, Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Scholar
Ellen KITCHER, Daur, 7, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire, Scholar
Rose KITCHER, Daur, U, 4, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire, Scholar
Frank KITCHER, Son, U, 8 m, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire1891 Census: Village Street, Boldre, Lymington, New Forest, Hampshire
Charles Kitcher, Head, Mar, 54, General Labourer, b. Fawley, Hampshire
Ann Kitcher, Wife, Mar, 50, Work Dealer, b. Beach Hill, Berkshire
Rose Kitcher, Daur, Un, 14, b. Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire
Frank Kitcher, Son, 10, b. Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire1901 Census: Boldre, New Forest, Hampshire
Charles Kitcher, Head, Mar, 64, Ag. Labourer, b. Fawley, Hampshire
Ann Kitcher, Wife, Mar, 61, b. Beach Hill, Surrey
Frank Kitcher, Son, Un, 20, Ag. Labourer, b. Beaulieu, Hampshire
Fred Kitcher, Grandson, 8, b. Lambeth, London
The following marriages were found at Free BMD:
NOTE: To avoid any further confusion, or red herrings, it should be noted that Fredric John PIDGLEY married Louisa Elizabeth Augusta BIGG (NOT Mary Anne Smith)
Marriages Jun 1841
PIDGLEY Frederic John Islington 3 158
SMITH Mary Ann Islington 3 158
STAPLES Louisa Catherine Islington 3 158
TAYLOR George Islington 3 158
TIGHT William Islington 3 158
BIGG Louisa Elizabeth Augusta Islington 3 158
FELSTEAD James William Islington 3 158
FROST Mary Islington 3 158
1881 Census: 5 Puxol Court, Fareham, Hampshire
George WHITE, Head, Unm, 30, Hawker, b. West Cowes, Isle of Wight
Betsey PIDGLEY, Mother Head, Unm, 50, Hawker, b. Allingbourne, Sussex
Dorcas PIDGLEY, Daur, Un, 22, Hawker, b. Lymington, Hampshire
Iram PIDGLEY, Son, Un, 16, Hawker, b. Beauleu, Hampshire
George PIDGLEY, Son, 4, Fareham, Hampshire
Mary PIDGLEY, Daur, 2, Fareham, Hampshire
John PIDGLEY, Son, 1, Fareham, Hampshire
NOTE: George WHITE is probably father of George, Mary & John
Lived on a farm in the New forest and was thought to have been a heavy drinker. A detailed history of East Boldre & Beaulieu Rails, with maps and photos, can be found at the following website: http://www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/newforest/public/resources/eastb.html
Free BMD:
Births Dec 1837: KITCHER Charles - Lymington - 8 146Marriages Sep 1873:
KITCHER Charles Lymington 2b 927
Pidgley Mary Ann Lymington 2b 927Deaths Sep 1901: Kitcher Charles 65 Lymington 2b 437
1861 Census: Beaulieu Rails, East Boldre, Hampshire
Robert Kitcher, Head, Mar, 51, Farmer of 2 acres, b. Fawley, Hampshire
Mary Kitcher, Wife, Mar, 49, b. Boldre, Hampshire
Charles Kitcher, Son, Un, 24, Farm Labourer, b. Fawley, Hampshire
Edw Kitcher, Son, Un, 20, Farm Labourer, b. Boldre, Hampshire
James Kitcher, Son, Un, 19, At Home, b. Boldre, Hampshire
Frank Kitcher, Son, Un, 16, Carter at a mill, b. Boldre, Hampshire
Oliver Kitcher, Son, Un, 14, Labourer at home Farmboy?, b. Boldre, Hampshire
Henry Kitcher, Son, Un, 11, Boy at home Farmboy?, b. Boldre, Hampshire1871 Census: Hilltop, Denny Lodge, Fawley, Hampshire
Sarah Hillyer, Head, Un, 29?, Labourer's Daughter, b. Beaulieu, Hampshire
Elizabeth Clark, Visitor, Un, 6, b. Southampton, Hampshire
Charles Kitcher, Lodger, Un, 29, Shepherd, b. Beaulieu, Hampshire
NOTE: Mary Ann (future wife) was also living at Denny Lodge in 1871.1881 Census: Boldre, Hampshire
Charles KITCHER, Head, M, 44, Fawley, Hampshire, General Laborer
Mary Ann KITCHER, Wife, M, 41, Reading, Berkshire
Olive PIDGELEY, Daur Of Wife, 12, Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Scholar
Ellen KITCHER, Daur, 7, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire, Scholar
Rose KITCHER, Daur, U, 4, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire, Scholar
Frank KITCHER, Son, U, 8 m, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire1891 Census: Village Street, Boldre, Lymington, New Forest, Hampshire
Charles Kitcher, Head, Mar, 54, General Labourer, b. Fawley, Hampshire
Ann Kitcher, Wife, Mar, 50, Work Dealer, b. Beach Hill, Berkshire
Rose Kitcher, Daur, Un, 14, b. Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire
Frank Kitcher, Son, 10, b. Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire1901 Census: Boldre, New Forest, Hampshire
Charles Kitcher, Head, Mar, 64, Ag. Labourer, b. Fawley, Hampshire
Ann Kitcher, Wife, Mar, 61, b. Beach Hill, Surrey
Frank Kitcher, Son, Un, 20, Ag. Labourer, b. Beaulieu, Hampshire
Fred Kitcher, Grandson, 8, b. Lambeth, London
From Anita Orman (nee Williams):
On Mary's Marriage Certificate (2 Aug 1873) to Charles Kitcher, she was aged 33 living in East Boldre.Notes from Robin Harris:
Mary married George (should be Charles) Kitcher after her first husband William (James) was lost at sea. She then moved to a farm in the New Forest where she rode horses and had commoners rights of grazing cattle. (See 1881 Census list in Charles' notes).She lived to be quite old and her second husband George (Charles) was an invalid after a riding accident for some time before he died.
Familiy stories suggested that Mary Jane Hebdige's grandmother, Jane Monkton, worked at Beaulieu as a landscape gardener either before or after she was married. According to stories that Robin heard from Mary Jane Hebdige, the Beaulieu family were present at Jane's funeral and possibly paid all the costs. It now seems more likely that it was Mary Jane's other grandmother, Mary Ann Smith, as she lived in Beaulieu from about 1877.
Some of the family lived in the Stockbridge area.
See letter from Dorothy Gibson (nee Heath)
A detailed history of East Boldre & Beaulieu Rails, with maps and photos, can be found at the following website: http://www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/newforest/public/resources/eastb.html
1871 Census: (Gipsies) near Cowleaze, Denny Lodge, Hampshire
Ann Pidgeley Abt 33, widow, Cane Chair Mender, b. New Forest, Hampshire
Mary Ann Pidgeley, Daur, 10, b. New Forest, Hampshire
Elizabeth Pidgeley, Daur, 4, b. New Forest, Hampshire
Olive Pidgeley, Daur, 1, b. New Forest, Hampshire
NOTE: Charles Kitcher was also living at Denny Lodge in 18711881 Census: Boldre, Hampshire
Charles KITCHER, Head, M, 44, Fawley, Hampshire, General Laborer
Mary Ann KITCHER, Wife, M, 41, Reading, Berkshire
Olive PIDGELEY, Daur Of Wife, 12, Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Scholar
Ellen KITCHER, Daur, 7, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire, Scholar
Rose KITCHER, Daur, U, 4, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire, Scholar
Frank KITCHER, Son, U, 8 m, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire1891 Census: Village Street, Boldre, Lymington, New Forest, Hampshire
Charles Kitcher, Head, Mar, 54, General Labourer, b. Fawley, Hampshire
Ann Kitcher, Wife, Mar, 50, Work Dealer, b. Beach Hill, Berkshire
Rose Kitcher, Daur, Un, 14, b. Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire
Frank Kitcher, Son, 10, b. Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire1901 Census: Boldre, New Forest, Hampshire
Charles Kitcher, Head, Mar, 64, Ag. Labourer, b. Fawley, Hampshire
Ann Kitcher, Wife, Mar, 61, b. Beach Hill, Surrey
Frank Kitcher, Son, Un, 20, Ag. Labourer, b. Beaulieu, Hampshire
Fred Kitcher, Grandson, 8, b. Lambeth, London
The following marriages were found at Free BMD:
NOTE: To avoid any further confusion, or red herrings, it should be noted that Fredric John PIDGLEY married Louisa Elizabeth Augusta BIGG (NOT Mary Anne Smith)
Marriages Jun 1841
PIDGLEY Frederic John Islington 3 158
SMITH Mary Ann Islington 3 158
STAPLES Louisa Catherine Islington 3 158
TAYLOR George Islington 3 158
TIGHT William Islington 3 158
BIGG Louisa Elizabeth Augusta Islington 3 158
FELSTEAD James William Islington 3 158
FROST Mary Islington 3 158
1881 Census: Boldre, Hampshire
Charles KITCHER, Head, M, 44, Fawley, Hampshire, General Laborer
Mary Ann KITCHER, Wife, M, 41, Reading, Berkshire
Olive PIDGELEY, Daur Of Wife, 12, Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Scholar
Ellen KITCHER, Daur, 7, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire, Scholar
Rose KITCHER, Daur, U, 4, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire, Scholar
Frank KITCHER, Son, U, 8 m, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire1891 Census: Solent Inn, Quay Street, Lymington, Hampshire
Amelia Anne Stephens, Head, Mar, 31, Licensed Victualler, b. Stratton, Devon
Ellen Kitcher, Servant, Un, 21, Domestic Servant, b. Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire
NOTE: Probably lied about age to get the work.NOTE: Ellen is probably the mother of Fred Kitcher (below)
There is an Ellen FAST, Un, 25, Servant, b. Beaulieu, Hampshire in Kensington in 1901. Did she move to London and meet a Mr Fast?
1901 Census: Boldre, New Forest, Hampshire
Charles Kitcher, Head, Mar, 64, Ag. Labourer, b. Fawley, Hampshire
Ann Kitcher, Wife, Mar, 61, b. Beach Hill, Surrey
Frank Kitcher, Son, Un, 20, Ag. Labourer, b. Beaulieu, Hampshire
Fred Kitcher, Grandson, 8, b. Lambeth, London
1881 Census: Boldre, Hampshire
Charles KITCHER, Head, M, 44, Fawley, Hampshire, General Laborer
Mary Ann KITCHER, Wife, M, 41, Reading, Berkshire
Olive PIDGELEY, Daur Of Wife, 12, Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Scholar
Ellen KITCHER, Daur, 7, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire, Scholar
Rose KITCHER, Daur, U, 4, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire, Scholar
Frank KITCHER, Son, U, 8 m, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire1891 Census: Village Street, Boldre, Lymington, New Forest, Hampshire
Charles Kitcher, Head, Mar, 54, General Labourer, b. Fawley, Hampshire
Ann Kitcher, Wife, Mar, 50, Work Dealer, b. Beach Hill, Berkshire
Rose Kitcher, Daur, Un, 14, b. Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire
Frank Kitcher, Son, 10, b. Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire1901 Census: Winfield, Overbury, Worcestershire
Sylvia G. Walker, Servant, Un, 25, House Parlour Maid Domestic, b. Upleadon, Gloucestershire
Rose Kitcher, Servant, Un, 23, Cook Domestic, b. Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire
1881 Census: Boldre, Hampshire
Charles KITCHER, Head, M, 44, Fawley, Hampshire, General Laborer
Mary Ann KITCHER, Wife, M, 41, Reading, Berkshire
Olive PIDGELEY, Daur Of Wife, 12, Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Scholar
Ellen KITCHER, Daur, 7, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire, Scholar
Rose KITCHER, Daur, U, 4, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire, Scholar
Frank KITCHER, Son, U, 8 m, Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire1891 Census: Village Street, Boldre, Lymington, New Forest, Hampshire
Charles Kitcher, Head, Mar, 54, General Labourer, b. Fawley, Hampshire
Ann Kitcher, Wife, Mar, 50, Work Dealer, b. Beach Hill, Berkshire
Rose Kitcher, Daur, Un, 14, b. Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire
Frank Kitcher, Son, 10, b. Beaulieu Rails, Hampshire1901 Census: Boldre, New Forest, Hampshire
Charles Kitcher, Head, Mar, 64, Ag. Labourer, b. Fawley, Hampshire
Ann Kitcher, Wife, Mar, 61, b. Beach Hill, Surrey
Frank Kitcher, Son, Un, 20, Ag. Labourer, b. Beaulieu, Hampshire
Fred Kitcher, Grandson, 8, b. Lambeth, London