Charles Hanham (1804 - 1863)

Born Dec 1804 in Blackford, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Susannah (Babstock) Hanham — married 13 Sep 1829 (to 11 Nov 1848) in Blackford, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 4 Oct 1863 at age 58 in Maperton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

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Charles Hanham was born in the Village of Blackford, Somerset, England.

Biography

Charles was born around December 1804 in the Village of Blackford, 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of the Town of Wincanton, and north of the Village of Milborne Port, in the Parish of Blackford in South Somerset, England. He was the son of Charles Hanham and Hannah Smart.

Baptism

His baptism takes place on the 30 December 1804 at the Parish Church of Saint Michael, in the Village of Blackford, 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of the Town of Wincanton, and north of the Village of Milborne Port, in the Parish of Blackford in South Somerset, England^[1][2].

Marriage

Charles (Hanham) marries Susannah "Susan" (Babstock) on the 13 September 1829 at the Parish Church of Saint Michael, in the Village of Blackford, 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of the Town of Wincanton, and north of the Village of Milborne Port, in the Parish of Blackford in South Somerset, England^[3].

Children

1. Joseph (Ca.1830 in Blackford (near Milborne Port)
2. Mary (Ca.1832)
3. George (Hannam---11 January 1836)
4. Elizabeth (Ca. 1841---22 September 1847 at 5 years old)
5. Eliza (April-June 1847---15 August 1862 at 15 years old)

Residence

We find Charles, on the night of the Census Record of 1841, living with his wife Susannah "Susan" (Babstock); their children Joseph, Mary and George (Hanham) and Agricultural Labourer George (Whiteman) at Blackford Street, in the Village of Blackford, near Wincanton, Wincanton District, Somerset, England^[4]. However, by 1851, he has lost his wife Susannah "Susan" (Babstock) and is living as a widower with children children Mary, George and Elizabeth (Hanham) at Mead Cottages, in the Village of Blackford, Wincanton District, Somerset, England^[5].

Occupation

The Census of 1841 records Charles' occupation as being a Cooper and by the time of his death, he also has become a Pig Dealer.

Death/Burial

Charles (Hanham) passes away on the 4 October 1863 in the Village of Maperton, situated 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of the Town of Wincanton, in the District of Wincanton, Somerset, England. He was around 58 years old at the time and the cause of death will be on the Death Certificate. However, his surname is incorrectly spelt as "Hannam" on the Certificate^[6]. His burial takes place on the 9 October 1863 in the Parish Churchyard of Saint Michael, in the Village of Blackford, 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of the Town of Wincanton, and north of the Village of Milborne Port, in the Parish of Blackford in South Somerset, England^[7][8].

Probate Notice

• HANHAM Charles. 4 November. The Will of Charles Hanham, late of Maperton in the County of Somerset, Cooper and Pig Dealer deceased who died 4 October 1863 at Maperton aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oath of Mary Lloyd (wife of Richard Lloyd, Carpenter) of Maperton aforesaid the Daughter the sole Executrix. Effects: Under 600 pounds^[9].

Memorial Inscription

• In Memory of CHARLES HANNAM Who Died Oct. 4, 1863; Aged 59 Years. SUSAN His Wife Died Nov. 11, 1848; Aged 43 Years. ELIZABETH Their Daughter Died Sep. 22, 1847; Aged 5 Years. ELIZA Their Daughter Died Aug. 15, 1862; Aged 15 Years.

Sources

1. ↑ Source: Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812 (Ancestry.com Operations & Somerset Archives & Local Studies, South West Heritage Trust, Taunton); Reference: (Baptism Year-1804); Registration Place: Blackford; Registration Details: Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\blac/2/1/2
2. ↑ Source: Somerset Baptism Index (FindMyPast & Somerset Archives & Local Studies, Taunton); Reference: (Baptism Year-1804); Registration Place: Blackford; Registration Details: Archive reference: BLAC 2/1/2; Year range: 1777-1812
3. ↑ Source: Somerset, England, Marriage Registers, Bonds and Allegations, 1754-1914 (Ancestry.com Operations & Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton); Reference: (Marriage Year-1829); Registration Parish: Blackford; County: Somerset; Reference Number: D\P\blac/2/1/4
4. ↑ Source: 1841 England Census (The National Archives of the UK, Kew (TNA); FindMyPast, Brightsolid Online Publishing Ltd); Reference: Registration District: Wincanton; County: Somerset; Sub District: Wincanton; Archive reference number HO107; Piece number: 964; Book number: 2; Folio number: 5; Page number: 14; Schedule: 186
5. ↑ Source: 1851 England Census (The National Archives of the UK, Kew (TNA); FindMyPast, Brightsolid Online Publishing Ltd); Reference: Registration District: Wincanton; County: Somerset; Sub District: Wincanton; Enumeration District: 11 & 12; Archive reference number HO107; Piece number: 1931; Folio number: 613; Page number: 19; Schedule: 20
6. ↑ Source: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 (General Register Office, London (GRO) & FindMyPast); Reference: (October-December 1863); Registration District: Wincanton; County: Somerset; Volume number: 5C; Page number: 411
7. ↑ Source: National Burial Index for England and Wales (Somerset & Dorset Family History Society & FindMyPast); Reference: (Burial Year-1863); Church: St. Michael; Place: Blackford (near Wincanton); County: Somerset
8. ↑ Source: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201727134/charles-hannam: accessed 9 April 2023), memorial page for Charles Hannam (unknown–4 Oct 1863), Find a Grave Memorial ID 201727134, citing St. Michael's Churchyard, Blackford, South Somerset District, Somerset, England; Maintained by Janice Dennis (contributor 47897320)
9. ↑ Source: England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-2019 (Principal Probate Registry, London & FindMyPast); Reference: (Probate Year-1864); Page number: 59