Eliza (Jones) Stevens (abt. 1822 - 1892)

Born about 1822 in Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom

Wife of Charles Stevens — married 1843 in Leominster, Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 6 Nov 1892 at about age 70 in Meadows, South Australia, Australia

Biography

Eliza was born in about 1822 Herefordshire.

1843 Eliza Jones married Charles Stevens, marriage event place registered in Leominster, Herefordshire, England.

Children :

b. 1844 : Charles Stevens
b. 1847 : Sarah Stevens
b. 1849 : James Stevens

1851 Residence Bodenham, Herefordshire, England Eliza Stephens, age 28, birthplace Ullingswick, Herefordshire, husband Charles Stephens, age 33, birthplace Leominster, Herefordshire, occupation Farm Labourer. Children in the household Charles Stephens age 6, Sarah Stephens, age 4, birthplace Hope Under Dinmore, Herefordshire and James Stephens, age recorded as 0 years, birthplace Bodenham, Herefordshire.

Note: Surname transcribed/enumerated as Stephens vs Stevens

Family possibly came out to South Australia on the ship named the Surge, Captain W. E. Maurice, from London 22nd January / Gravesend 25th January / Plymouth 13th February 1852, arrived at Port Adelaide, South Australia 1st June 1852.

The Passenger list image records the family as follows Stevens, Charles age 34, wife Elizth age 38, Children Charles age 6 (7), Sarah age 3 (4) and James age 1 year.

Note: Family Search has (4) passenger image lists with 2 different ages for 2 children being Charles and Sarah on image No (2)

Note: The Ships Lists : gives additional information under the surname of Stephen/Stevens

Children :

b. 1853 : William Stevens
b. 1855 : Elizabeth Stevens
b. 1857 : Joseph Stevens
b. 1860 : Louisa Stevens
b. 1862 : Susanna Matilda Stevens
b. 1865 : Alfred Stevens
b. 1867 : Emily Ann Stevens

1888 her husband Charles Stevens ( the Elder) in his 70th year died, Meadows, District of Mount Barker. Interred at the Meadows Wesleyan Cemetery, Plot 9.

Probate of Charles Stevens Will and Estate was proved and registered in the Supreme Court and that all and singular the personal estate and effects of the said deceased was granted by the Court to Eliza Stevens, of Meadows aforesaid widow, relict of deceased and James Stone of Bulls Creek, Farmer the executors.

1892 Eliza (Jones) Stevens in about her 70th year died, Meadows, Mount barker, she was interred at the Meadows Wesleyan Cemetery, Plot 10.

Sources

• England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2D4T-712 : 13 December 2014), Eliza Jones, 1843; from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1843, quarter 4, vol. 26, p. 291, Leominster, Herefordshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

• England and Wales Census, 1851 database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGPW-PNL : 12 September 2019), Charles Stephens in household of Charles Stephens, Bodenham, Herefordshire, England; citing Bodenham, Herefordshire, England, p. 21, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

• Immigration: Australia, South Australia, Official assisted passage passenger lists, Assisted passenger lists, GRG35_48_1_4_52-2, 1852 / Family Search Link to Image (1) : https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS8D-1DNK?cc=2613135&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AWX7M-1RW2

• Immigration: Australia, South Australia, Official assisted passage passenger lists, Assisted passenger lists, GRG35_48_1_4_52-2, 1852 / Family Search Link to Image (2) https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS8D-1DF2?cc=2613135&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AWKX9-MV2M

• Immigration: Australia, South Australia, Official assisted passage passenger lists, Assisted passenger lists, GRG35_48_1_4_52-2, 1852 / Family Search Link to Image (3) https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS8D-1DNC?cc=2613135&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AWFFF-W46Z

• Immigration: Australia, South Australia, Official assisted passage passenger lists, Assisted passenger lists, GRG35_48_1_4_52-2, 1852 / Family Sreach Link to Image (4) (Departure Place Plymouth - Event Date 1 Nov 1851. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS8D-1DN2?cc=2613135&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AWN8M-773Z

• The Ships List : Surge, Captain W. E. Maurice, from London 22nd January / Gravesend 25th January / Plymouth 13th February 1852, arrived at Port Adelaide, South Australia 1st June 1852. https://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/surge1852.shtml (Ships List)

• Australia, South Australia, Will and Probate Records," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:7Q7Q-RM6Z : 26 September 2019), Charles Stevens, 1 Feb 1888; citing Will, South Australia, Australia, Probate and Administration Books, Supreme Court of South Australia, Adelaide; FHL microfilm 103271683.

• Australia, South Australia, Will and Probate Records, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:7Q7R-8DZM : 26 September 2019), Charles Stevens, 24 Jan 1885; citing Will, South Australia, Australia, Probate and Administration Books, Supreme Court of South Australia, Adelaide; FHL microfilm 103271683.

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110580785/eliza-stevens: accessed 13 June 2023), memorial page for Eliza Jones Stevens (1822–6 Nov 1892), Find a Grave Memorial ID 110580785, citing Meadows Wesleyan Cemetery, Meadows, District Council of Mount Barker, South Australia, Australia; Maintained by Kellie Underwood (contributor 47927135).