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Francis was a land surveyor of Chester, in 1852, and subsequently of Parkgate Cheshire. He afterwards became Organizing Secretary of the London City Mission, and lived with his family in and near London.
Francis and Louisa had 6 sons and 2 daughters, but only four of the sons survived.
In 1841, Francis was a pupil in Chester, Cheshire.
1851 Census: Birch Heath Lane, Chisleton, Cheshire
John Palin, Head, Mar, 59, Land agent & Surveyor, b. Gresford, Denbighshire
Marianne Palin, Wife, Mar, 58, b. Chester, Cheshire
Emma Palin, Daur, Un, 24, b. Tarvin, Cheshire
Francis Palin, Son, Un, 23, Land agent & Surveyor, b. Meole Brace, Shropshire
+ 3 Servants
It is not yet established if he was a relative of comedian, Michael Palin, but Michael's ancestor, Edward Palin was born in London 21 Nov 1825 and Christened 11 Dec 1825 at Saint Luke, Old Street, Finsbury, London. Edward's parents were Richard Palin and Sophia.Edward was vicar of Linton, Herefordshire, where Michael's grandfather, Edward Watson Palin, was born in 1869.
A close connection does not seem likely, but details of Michael's ancestry can be found at: http://www.forest-of-dean.net/fodmembers/index.php?id=17742
1841 Census: Vickarage? Place, Prescot, Lancashire
Charles Driffield, 65, Vicar, b. NOT in Lancashire
Letitia Driffield, 45, b. NOT in Lancashire
Walter Driffield, 20, Solicitor, b. Lancashire
Letitia Driffield, 19, b. Lancashire
Charles Driffield, 18, b. Lancashire
Frederick Driffield, 16, b. Lancashire
Mary Driffield, 14, b. Lancashire
Edward Driffield, 13, b. Lancashire
Lorina (Louisa) Driffield, 10, b. Lancashire
Albrica Driffield, 20, b. NOT in Lancashire
Maria Driffield, 29, b. NOT in Lancashire
Townshend was employed in the office of the General Steam Navigation Company in London, and was formerly in that of the British East Africa Company before its property and undertaking were assumed by the Government.
Vero was a Clerk in the West end Branch of the Bank Bank of England, Burlington House, London
The history of the Driffield family from 1537 - 1903 was compiled and published in 1907. A copy can be found at the Patriot Library
Joseph and Mary are reported to have had 22 children, although not all have been discovered.
An account book belonging to Rev. Walter Wren Driffield gives two accounts by him headed:
"Chelsworth July 1781"
Funeral Expenses paid by the Rev. W W Driffield, Executor to his father the late Joseph Driffield and
Money rec'd upon account of my executorship for my Father.Their daughter, Henrietta Driffield, married Guy Bryan in 1781.
See: http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ewh.bryan/Bryan.htm
Daughter of Rev. William Coyte BD, Rector of Sproughton, Wenham, East Bergholt and Hintlesham in Suffolk.
Very Rev. Hon. Edward Townshend
Edward was Dean of Norwich. Details of Edward and the Driffield family can be found at: http://home.worldonline.co.za/~townshend/revedwardtownshend.htm
Among other interesting facts and theories, the website contains a transcript of a memorial at Bath Abbey, as follows:
Sacred to the Memory of the Honorable and Reverend EDWARD TOWNSHEND D. D. and Dean of Norwich this monument is erected. He was the youngest Son of CHARLES Lord Viscount TOWNSHEND of Rainham in the County of Norfolk by DOROTHY WALPOLE his Second Wife Sister to Sir ROBERT WALPOLE created by KING GEORGE int Second Earl of Orford. He married MARY the only Daughter of GENERAL PRICE by whom he left Six Children. As a Husband, a Father, and a friend He observed the Precepts of Religion, the Principles of Humanity, and the Dictates of Reason, preserving in the common Intercourse of Life the fame Candour and Integrity He endured a long and painfull Illness With the Resignation & Fortitude becoming a Christian, and Died Jan 27th 1765 Aged 45 Years.
Lord Charles Townshend 2nd Viscount Townshend of Raynham
Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend was a British Whig statesman. He served for a decade as Secretary of State, directing British foreign policy. He was often known as Turnip Townshend because of his strong interest in farming, and his role in the British agricultural revolution. He is descended from Sir Roger Townshend of Raynham, who died 1493
Charles' 2nd wife, Dorothy Walpole was a sister of Sir Robert Walpole, who is regarded as 1st Prime Minister of Great Britain, although this post did not officially exist at that period.
A detailed biography of Charles can be found at Wikipedia which includes several portraits and many links.
Dorothy was a sister of Robert Walpole, who is regarded as Britain's first Prime Minister, although the post did not officially exist at that period.
She is most well known as the "Brown Lady", a ghost who haunts Raynham Hall and possibly Houghton Hall and Sandringham House. She has often been seen in the corridors and on a staircase at Raynham Hall. Her presence has been witnessed by King George IV, when he was Prince Regent, and she was even shot at, in 1836, by the author, Captain Frederick Marryat.
However, the most famous sighting was captured in a photograph published later that year in the Country Life magazine on 16 December. The respected magazine had assigned photographers, Captain Provand and Indre Shira, to take photographs at the Hall, but they never suspected it would result in one of the most famous ghost picures of all time. Shira gave an account of the incident, as follows. "Captain Provand took one photograph while I flashed the light. He was focusing for another exposure; I was standing by his side just behind the camera with the flashlight pistol in my hand, looking directly up the staircase. All at once I detected an ethereal veiled form coming slowly down the stairs. Rather excitedly, I called out sharply: 'Quick, quick, there's something.' I pressed the trigger of the flashlight pistol. After the flash and on closing the shutter, Captain Provand removed the focusing cloth from his head and turning to me said: 'What's all the excitement about?'" When they developed the picture they found that they had captured the image of a ghostly woman, apparently the famous brown lady, drifting down the stairs. The photo has since been analysed by an expert, Joe Nickell, who conluded that it was merely a double exposure, but others refuse to accept his opinion. There have only been a few reported sightings at Raynham Hall since 1936, but some believe that she moved to Sandringham House, where she appears as a younger and happier apparition..
Dorothy is said to have fallen in love with 2nd Viscount Charles Townshend, at an early age, but her father, Robert Walpole M.P., would not consent to their marriage. He was Townshend’s guardian, and thought the marriage may be seen as a means to gain privileges.
In 1698, Charles married Elizabeth Pelham, daughter of Baron Thomas Pelham of Laughton, Sussex. However, Elizabeth died in 1711 and the romance between Charles and Dorothy was resumed. They married in 1713.
Before the marriage, Dorothy had an affair with Lord Philip Wharton, founder of the Hellfire Club and a notorius scoundrel with several mistresses. Wharton and his allies had also ended her brother's career as Prime Minister of Great Britain.
When Charles discovered the truth of his wife's liaissons with Wharton, he confined her to her apartments at Raynham Hall, and denied her access to their children. On 29 March 1726, at the age of 40, she is said to have been found at the foot of the central staircase at Raynham Hall, with a broken neck, although official records state that she died of smallpox. Other reports say she died of a broken heart.
See notes of his son-in-law, Rev. Edward Townshend
Lord Charles Townshend 2nd Viscount Townshend of Raynham
Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend was a British Whig statesman. He served for a decade as Secretary of State, directing British foreign policy. He was often known as Turnip Townshend because of his strong interest in farming, and his role in the British agricultural revolution. He is descended from Sir Roger Townshend of Raynham, who died 1493
Charles' 2nd wife, Dorothy Walpole was a sister of Sir Robert Walpole, who is regarded as 1st Prime Minister of Great Britain, although this post did not officially exist at that period.
A detailed biography of Charles can be found at Wikipedia which includes several portraits and many links.
Elizabeth Pelham was the daughter of Thomas Pelham, 1st Baron Pelham of Laughton, and his first wife, Elizabeth Jones. Thomas was an M.P. for East Grinstead and Sussex, and Lord of the Treasury. His father was Sir John Pelham M.P. 3rd Baronet, grandson of Sir Thomas Pelham M.P. 1st Baronet, and Mary Walsingham.
Lancelott emigrated to Australia, where he practised at Sheldon as a Chartered Accountant in Melbourne.
1871 Census: 2 Hooleys Walk, Prescot, Lancashire
Mary Driffield, Head, Wid, 41, Money Invested, b. Prescot, Lancashire
Margaret Plant, Mother, Wid, 74, Money Invested, b. Knowsley, Lancashire
Emily M. Driffield, Daur, Un, 15, Scholar, b. Knowsley, Lancashire
Letitia k. Driffield, Daur, Un, 7, Scholar, b. Prescot, Lancashire
Lancelott G. Driffield, Son, Un, 5, Scholar, b. Prescot, Lancashire
Frederick Driffield, Son, Un, 2, b. Prescot, Lancashire1881 Census: 2 Liverpool Road, Prescot, Lancashire
Mary DRIFFIELD, Head, W, 51, Prescot, Lancashire, Gentlewoman
Charles G.T. DRIFFIELD, Son, U, 20, Huyton, Lancashire, Merchants Clerk
Lanceloth DRIFFIELD, Son, U, 15, Prescot, Lancashire, Merchants Apprentice
Ellen HARRISON, Serv, U, 22, Prescot, Lancashire, General Servant
Marriages Sep 1875
CLARKE William Prescott 8b 1027
CROSS Henry Prescott 8b 1027
DRIFFIELD Rose Margaret Prescott 8b 1027
Lomax Elizabeth Prescott 8b 1027