Thomas Francis

Thomas Francis was born on 12^th January 1841 in Ditcheat, Somerset in the Evercreech sub district and registration district. His father’s name was Jonas Francis, a labourer. His mother was Charlotte Francis formerly Norman. She registered the birth on 22^nd February 1841.

He married Elizabeth Kertion on 24^th January 1864 in St. Mary’s Church in the Parish of Bridgewater. She was a 24 yr old servant. He was a 23 yr old engine driver. Her Father was Robert Kertion, a labourer. His father was Jonas Francis, a labourer. The witnesses were John and Fanny Duck. (GRO ref 5C 629.) Both bride and groom signed the register by making their mark.

1901 Bridgwater Somerset

Name	Position	Age	Where Born	Occupation	BK Tree No
Thomas Francis	Head	59	Ditcheat, Somerset	Engine Driver	399
Anna Francis	D in Law	39	Bridgwater, Somerset		1166
George Francis	G Son	16	Bridgwater, Somerset		1167
Clara Francis	G Daur	12	Bridgwater, Somerset		1168
Mary Francis	G Daur	7	Bridgwater, Somerset		1169
Alfred Francis	G Son	5	Bridgwater, Somerset		1170

1881 Census Info Bridgwater Somerset Bath Road Piece 2375 Folio 78 Page 28

Name	Position	Age	Where Born	Occupation	BK Tree No
Thomas Francis	Head	40	Ditcheat, Somerset	Engine Driver	399
Elizabeth Francis	Wife	41	Shepton Mallet, Somerset		400
Emma J Francis	Daur	11	Bridgwater, Somerset	Scholar	35
Charles G Francis	Son	9	Bridgwater, Somerset	Scholar	401
John F Francis	Son	7	Bridgwater, Somerset	Scholar	402
Ellen Francis	Daur	2	Bridgwater, Somerset		403

1851 Census Information Cowards Close, Ditcheat, Somerset

Name	Position	Age	Where Born	Occupation	BK Tree No
Jonas Francis	Head	41	Ditcheat, Somerset	Ag Labourer	424
Charlotte Francis	Wife	41	Spaxton, Somerset		425
Martha Francis	Daur	14	Ditcheat, Somerset	Silker	426
Frances Francis	Daur	13	Ditcheat, Somerset	Silker	427
Thomas Francis	Son	9	Ditcheat, Somerset	Farm Boy	399
Ann Francis	Daur	7	Ditcheat, Somerset	Scholar	428
Charles Francis	Son	5	Ditcheat, Somerset	At Home	429
Jonas Francis	Son	1	Ditcheat, Somerset	At Home	430