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Leonora (Prior) Farncombe (1812 - 1893)

Leonora Farncombe formerly Prior
Born in Bexhill, Sussex, Englandmap
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Daughter of and
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Wife of — married 5 Mar 1839 in Hove,Sussex,Englandmap
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Died at age 81 in Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdommap
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Biography

Leonora Prior was born on April 5, 1812 in Bexhill, Sussex, England, daughter of Thomas Prior and Jane Spray.

Leonora (26) married George Farncombe (35) on March 5, 1839 in Hove, Sussex.[1][2] Their children were:

In the 1851 census, Leonora (age 39), Dress Maker, was the wife of George Francomb in Brighton, Sussex, England.[5]

In the 1861 census, Leonard (age 48), Dressmaker, was the wife of George Farncombe in Brighton, Sussex, England.[6]

In the 1881 census, Leonora (age 68), Dress Maker, was the widowed head of household in Brighton, Sussex, England.[7]

In the 1891 census, Leonora (age 78), Dressmaker, was the widowed head of household in Brighton, Sussex, England.[8]

Leonora died in July, 1893 in Brighton, Sussex, United Kingdom, aged 81.[9]

Sources

  1. ↑ Marriage: "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004426921; FHL microfilm: 1067212
    FamilySearch Record: NK4X-FPP (accessed 4 June 2024)
    Leonora Prior, daughter of Thomas Prior, marriage to George Farncombe, son of John Farncombe, on 5 Mar 1839 in Hove, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
  2. ↑ Marriage: "England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004426921; FHL microfilm: 001067212
    FamilySearch Record: KFG8-DM8 (accessed 4 June 2024)
    Leonora Prior, daughter of Thomas Prior, marriage to George Farncombe, son of John Farncombe, on 5 Mar 1839 in St Andrews, Hove, Sussex, England.
  3. ↑ Baptism of son Thomas Frederick Farncombe: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004429442; FHL microfilm: 1468822; Record number: 170; Packet letter: C
    FamilySearch Record: J76J-H3V (accessed 4 June 2024)
    Leonora Farncombe's son Thomas Frederick Farncombe baptism on 7 Jun 1840 in Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
  4. ↑ Baptism of son George Farncombe: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004426907; FHL microfilm: 1067109; Record number: 539; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: NDC4-27X (accessed 4 June 2024)
    Leonora's son George Farncombe baptism on 29 Jan 1843 in Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
  5. ↑ 1851 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1851"
    citing The National Archives of the UK Class: HO107; Piece/Folio: 1645 / 767; Page: 24; Line: 5
    FamilySearch Record: SG83-VSJ (accessed 4 June 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQ7-X3VH-Q
    Leonora Francomb (39), wife, Dress Maker, in household of George Francomb (46) in Brighton, Sussex, England. Born in Bexhill, Sussex.
  6. ↑ 1861 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1861"
    citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG09; Piece/Folio: 598 / 65; Page: 36; Line: 15
    FamilySearch Record: M7B4-9WZ (accessed 4 June 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQZ-XHYP-Z
    Leonard Farncombe (48), wife, Dressmaker, in household of George Farncombe (54) in Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdom. Born in Bexhill, Sussex.
  7. ↑ 1881 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1881"
    citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG11; Piece/Folio: 1089/125; Page: 34; Line: 15
    FamilySearch Record: Q274-7SNK (accessed 4 June 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS31-B9GN-D
    Leonora Farncombe (68), widowed, Dress Maker, head of household in Brighton, Sussex, England. Born in Bexhill, Sussex, England.
  8. ↑ 1891 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1891"
    citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG12; Piece/Folio: 811/ 145; Page: 28; Line: 26
    FamilySearch Record: 4D9Q-W3Z (accessed 4 June 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQQ-JS3Y-3
    Leonora Farncombe (78), widowed, Dressmaker, head of household in Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdom. Born in Sussex, England.
  9. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 4 June 2024)
    Farncombe, Leonora (Age at death: 81).
    GRO Reference: 1893 Jul-Aug-Sep in Brighton Volume 02B Page 139.




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