Susannah Tyler (abt. 1791 - 1844)

Born about 1791 in Essex, England

Wife of David Heard — married 15 May 1810 in St. Botolph, Bishopsgate, London, England

Descendants

Died 1844 at about age 53 in Barking, Essex, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Susannah's origins

Susannah Tyler's exact birthplace is unknown, but the 1841 census suggests that she was born in Essex. Based on her age at the time of her death, which was recorded as 54, it can be inferred that she was born between March 6, 1789, and March 6, 1790. The most likely candidate for Susannah Tyler is the one baptized on March 5, 1790 (born February 8, 1790), in Barking, St Margaret, Essex, England. She was the daughter of James Tyler and Mary. However, there is a discrepancy regarding her age at the time of her marriage. Susannah married on May 15, 1810, and no parental consent was given, suggesting that she was 21 years or older. If she was indeed born on February 8, 1790, she would have been 20 years, 3 months, and 7 days old at the time of her marriage. It is important to note that during this period, many people referred to their age as the year of life they were in, rather than the number of years they had completed. As such, Susannah would have been considered to be in her 21st year of life at the time of her marriage, even though she had not yet reached her 21st birthday.

Marriage and Family Life

Susannah married David Heard, a carpenter on 15 May 1810 in St. Botolph, Bishopsgate, London, England.^[1] Susannah and David had ten children in total, seven girls and three boys born between 1811 and 1832 in Barking, Essex, England.

By the time of the 1841 census, Susannah was 50 years old, and she and David were living with their family on the Broadway in Barking, one of the town's principal thoroughfares. Most of their older children had left home, except for their married daughter Mary Allen, whose husband was away on a fishing voyage. Their two youngest daughters, Bliss and Ann, were also living at home. ^[2]

Susannah died in 1844 aged 54^[3] and was buried on 6 March 1844 in Barking, Essex, England.^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973"
   Original data: England, Marriages, 1538-1973. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013; FHL Film Number: 568018
   Ancestry Record 9852 #33568552 (accessed 6 May 2024)
   Susannah Tyler marriage to David Heard on 15 May 1810 in St. Botolph, Bishopsgate, London, England.
2. ↑ 1841 Census: "1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: HO107; Piece number: 323; Page: 12; Schedule: 678
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 6 May 2024)
   David Heard (60) in Broadway, Barking in Romford registration district in Essex, England.
3. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 6 May 2024)
   Heard, Susan (Age at death: 54).
   GRO Reference: 1844 Jan-Feb-Mar in The Romford Union Volume 12 Page 168.
4. ↑ Burial: "FreeReg UK Parish Register database"
   Essex; Barking; St Margaret of Antioch; Parish Register; File line number: 781
   FreeReg Transcription (accessed 6 May 2024)
   Susan Heard burial on 6 Mar 1844 in Barking, Essex, England.