William
Francis
Born before in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England
Ancestors 
Son of Jeremiah Francis
and Martha (Gibbs) Francis
Brother of
Mary (Frances) Butcher, Jeremiah Francis, Betty Francis, James Francis, Joseph Francis and Edward Francis
Husband of
Mary (Silverthorne) Francis
— married
9 Aug 1755 in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England
Died before
at about age 77
in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Profile last modified
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Biography
William Francis was baptised at North Bradley, Wiltshire, on 24 Feb 1732. He was the son of Jeremy Francis and Martha Gibbs. He married Mary Silverthorne (bef.1736-) in North Bradley on 9 Aug 1755. [1] William died at about age 76 and was buried at North Bradley on 6 Nov 1809.
Mary wife of William was buried on 23 February 1756 in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England.[2]
William Francis, widower of North Bradley married Jane Amer, spinster of Trowbridge on 9 October 1757 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England.[3][4]
Jane was buried on 26 January 1781 in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England.[5]
After Jane's death he married Anne (no marriage currently found)
William's Will proved 15 Dec 1809.[6]
- Edward Francis, son
- Ann, wife of George Frowd, daughter
- Ann, wife
- Jeremiah Francis, son
- William Francis, Jeremiah's eldest son, under 21 in 1809
- Mary wife of Ambrose Turner of West Ashton, daughter
- Joanna Amor widow, daughter
- James Francis, brother
Children
- Mary, daughter of William Francis, was baptised on 25 February 1756 in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England.[7]
- Jeremiah, son of Wm Francis, was baptised on 26 April 1763 in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England.[8]
- Joanna, daughter of Wm Francis, was baptised on 12 April 1768 in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England.[9]
- Ann, daughter of William Francis and Ann Francis, was baptised on 1 June 1784 in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England.[10]
- Edward, son of William Francis and Ann Francis, was baptised on 10 December 1786 in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England.[11]
Research Notes
Possible marriage in Walcot, 15 miles away, both widowed. Ann married William Francis on 3 March 1783 in Walcot St Swithin, Somerset, England.[12]
Sources
- ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N6RC-ZPT : 25 February 2022), William Francis, 1755.
- ↑
Burial:
"Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812"
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: 523/4
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61187 #1379901 (accessed 11 March 2024)
Mary Francis burial on 23 Feb 1756 in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England. - ↑
Marriage:
"Wiltshire Marriages Index 1538-1933"
FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 11 March 2024)
William Francis marriage to Jane Amer on 9 Oct 1757 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England. - ↑
Marriage:
"Wiltshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1916"
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Reference Number: 608/4
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61189 #2857161 (accessed 11 March 2024)
William Francis marriage to Jane Amer on 9 Oct 1757 in Trowbridge, St James with St Stephen, Wiltshire. - ↑
Burial:
"Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812"
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: 523/7
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61187 #1235093 (accessed 11 March 2024)
Jane Francis burial on 26 Jan 1781 in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England. - ↑
Will:
"England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858"
The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 1506
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 5111 #120972 (accessed 11 March 2024)
Will of William Francis, granted probate on 15 Dec 1809. Died about 1809 in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England. - ↑
Baptism:
"Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812"
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: 523/5
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61187 #2704961 (accessed 11 March 2024)
Mary Francis baptism on 25 Feb 1756, daughter of William Francis, in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England. - ↑
Baptism:
"Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812"
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: 523/5
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61187 #2705436 (accessed 11 March 2024)
Jeremiah Francis baptism on 26 Apr 1763, son of Wm Francis, in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England. - ↑
Baptism:
"Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812"
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: 523/5
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61187 #2705824 (accessed 11 March 2024)
Joanna Francis baptism on 12 Apr 1768, daughter of Wm Francis, in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England. - ↑
Baptism:
"Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812"
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: 523/7
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61187 #1233877 (accessed 11 March 2024)
Ann Francis baptism on 1 Jun 1784, daughter of William Francis & Ann Francis, in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England. - ↑
Baptism:
"Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812"
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: 523/8
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61187 #2709345 (accessed 11 March 2024)
Edward Francis baptism on 10 Dec 1786, son of William Francis & Ann Francis, in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England. - ↑
Marriage:
"Somerset, England, Marriage Registers, Bonds and Allegations, 1754-1914"
Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\wal.sw/2/1/8
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 60858 #902931204 (accessed 11 March 2024)
Ann Francis marriage to William Francis on 3 Mar 1783 in Walcot St Swithin, Somerset, England.
- Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812; Name: William Francis; Gender: Male; Event Type: Baptism; Baptism Date: 24 Feb 1732; Baptism Place: North Bradley, Wiltshire, England; Father: Jeremiah Francis
- England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973; Name: William Francis; Gender: Male; Marital Status: Single; Marriage Date: 9 Aug 1755; Marriage Place: North Bradley, Wiltshire, England; Spouse: Mary Silverthorn; FHL Film Number: 1239307; Reference ID: item 12
- England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991; Name: William Francis; Gender: Male; Death Age: 76; Birth Date: 1733; Death Date: abt 1809; Burial Date: 6 Nov 1809; Burial Place: North Bradley, Wilts. County; FHL Film Number: 1239307; Reference ID: Vol 523/8
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