Matthew Crang (bef. 1765 - bef. 1832)

Born before 1 Dec 1765 in Cornworthy, Devon, England

Husband of Peternell Eleanor (Farr) Crang — married 26 Dec 1786 in Dittisham, Devon, England

Descendants

Died before 16 Oct 1832 at about age 66 in Higher Brixham, Torbay, Devon, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Matthew Crang was born in Devon, England.

Birth

Matthew Crang was born about 1765 and was baptised 1 December 1765 at Cornworthy, Devon. He was the son of Michael Crang and Joan Williams.^[1]

Matthew was the second of three children born to Michael and Joan:

1. Ann Crang, born 1763
2. Matthew Crang, born 1765
3. Michael Crang, born 1770

Marriage & Family

Matthew married Peternell Eleanor Farr on 26 Dec 1786 at Dittisham, Devon.^[2][3]

Matthew and Peternell had seven children:

1. William Crang, born 1788
2. Matthew Crang, born 1789
3. Richard Crang, born 1791
4. Ann Farr Crang, born 1792
5. Peternell Crang, born 1795
6. Susanna Crang, born 1797
7. Alice Crang, born 1808

Death

Matthew died in 1832, aged 67, and was buried on 16 October 1832 at St Mary Church, Higher Brixham, Devon.^[4] According to Brixham St Mary Graveyard records Matthew died of Cholera, the website Search Results providing the following:

Surname CRANG

First Name MATTHEW

Date of Death 16/10/1832

Age 67

Relationship HUSBAND OF PETRONELL CRANG

Details *CHOLERA*

Plot PLOT 1. E02

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism "Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812"
   Ancestry.com. Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812 [database on-line]. Matthew Crang, Baptism, Baptism Date 1765, Baptism Place Cornworthy, Devon, England. Religion Anglican, Phillimore Ecclesiastical Parish Map. Father Mikel Crang, Mother Joan Crang. Ancestry Record 62250 #629414 Ancestry Sharing Link. Citing: Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England. Image of original Findmypast - subscription needed. Accessed and entered on 21 Mar 2024 by Keith Bowden.
2. ↑ Marriage Banns "Devon, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1920"
   Ancestry.com. Devon, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1920 [database on-line]. Matthew Cring [Crang], Record Type Marriage Banns, Marriage Banns Date 1786, Marriage Banns Place Dittisham, Devon, England, Marriage Date Dec 1786, Residence Date Abt 1786, Residence Place Dittisham. Religion Anglican. Phillimore Ecclesiastical Parish Map, Spouse Peternell Farr. Ancestry Record 62287 #320149 Ancestry Sharing Link. Citing: Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England. Accessed and entered on 21 Mar 2024 by Keith Bowden.
3. ↑ Marriage "England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973"
   Ancestry.com. England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 [database on-line]. Matthew Coing [Crang], Male, Marriage Date 26 Dec 1786, Marriage Place Dittisham,Devon,England. Spouse Peternell Farr, FHL Film Number 917196. Ancestry Record 9852 #18768863. Accessed and entered on 21 Mar 2024 by Keith Bowden.
4. ↑ Burial "Devon, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1920"
   Ancestry.com. Devon, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1920 [database on-line]. Matthew Crang, Death Age 67, Birth Date 1765, Death Date 1832, Burial Date 16 Oct 1832, Burial Place Brixham, St Mary, Devon, England. Religion Anglican. Ancestry Record 62288 #309479 Ancestry Sharing Link. Citing: Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England. Accessed and entered on 21 Mar 2024 by Keith Bowden.