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William NOWER 1898 - 1917

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1.    William (Willie) NOWER, born 3rd qtr 1898 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1911 in Eastry (Kent), Private - G/67289 - 2nd/1st Btn. London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), died 1 Nov 1917 in France - Aged 19, buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery - Grave XII.D.2.


Parents

2.    Edwin NOWER, born 1st qtr 1865 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1871 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1891 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1911 in Eastry (Kent), occupation 1881 Labourer, occupation 1891 Labourer in Corn Store, occupation 1901 Engine Driver (Corn Grinding), resided 1917 at High Street, Eastry (Kent). He married Ellen KEMP, 4th qtr 1889 at St Mary, Sandwich (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          Alice KEMP, also known as Alice NOWER, born 1st qtr 1887 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1891 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent).

                  ii         Edwin NOWER, born 23 Mar 1891 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1891 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 in Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1911 in Eastry (Kent), served WW1 in Royal Navy - K17560 - HMS "Commonwealth".

                  iii        Ellen NOWER, born 4th qtr 1892 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 in Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent).

                  iv        Henry James NOWER, born 4th qtr 1893 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1911 in Eastry (Kent). He married Elsie M. BAILEY, 3rd qtr 1929 at St George, Deal (Kent).

                  v         Florrie NOWER, born 2nd qtr 1895 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent). She married Albert H. WALTER, 2nd qtr 1918 in Medway RD (Kent).

                  vi        Joe NOWER, born 3rd qtr 1896 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), died 3rd qtr 1903 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 6.

       1.        vii       William (Willie) NOWER, born 3rd qtr 1898 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1911 in Eastry (Kent), Private - G/67289 - 2nd/1st Btn. London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), died 1 Nov 1917 in France - Aged 19, buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery - Grave XII.D.2.

                  viii       Ethel Amy NOWER, born 26 Feb 1900 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1911 in Eastry (Kent), died Jul 1993 in Havering RD (Essex) - Aged 93. She married William E. WELLS, 4th qtr 1927 in Thanet RD (Kent).

                  ix        Ernest Arthur NOWER, born Mar 1901 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1911 in Eastry (Kent).

                  x         Jessie May NOWER, born 4th qtr 1902 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1911 in Eastry (Kent), emigrated to Canada. She married Percy E. HORNE, 4th qtr 1923 in Eastry RD (Kent).

                  xi        Percy Bertie NOWER, born 1st qtr 1905 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1911 in Eastry (Kent).

                  xii       Ivy Lilian NOWER, born 2nd qtr 1906 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1911 in Eastry (Kent).

                  xiii      Walter Douglas NOWER, born 4th qtr 1910 in Eastry (Kent), census 1911 in Eastry (Kent).

3.    Ellen KEMP, born 2nd qtr 1866 in Sandwich (Kent), baptized 25 Nov 1866 at St Mary, Sandwich (Kent), census 1871 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent), census 1891 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 in Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1911 in Eastry (Kent), resided 1917 at High Street, Eastry (Kent).


Grandparents

4.    Joseph NOWER, born 1833 in Eastry (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at Sandwich Road, Eastry (Kent), census 1861 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1871 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), occupation 1851 Agricultural Labourer, occupation 1861 Carter, occupation 1871 Corn Porter, occupation 1881 Clerk & Foreman to Engineer, died 1st qtr 1888 in Eastry (Kent) – Aged 55. He married Sarah SOAMES, 24 Apr 1858 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          William NOWER, born 3rd qtr 1861 in Eastry (Kent), census 1871 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1891 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), occupation 1881 Labourer, occupation 1891 Coal Porter, died 3rd qtr 1899 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 37. He married Elizabeth Ann FOORD, 4th qtr 1891 at St Clement, Sandwich (Kent).

                  ii         Emily NOWER, born 3rd qtr 1863 in Eastry (Kent), census 1871 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 at Delf Street, Sandwich (Kent), occupation 1881 Dressmaker. She married Edward George WHITEHEAD, 1st qtr 1889 at St Clement, Sandwich (Kent).

       2.        iii        Edwin NOWER, born 1st qtr 1865 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1871 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1891 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1911 in Eastry (Kent), occupation 1881 Labourer, occupation 1891 Labourer in Corn Store, occupation 1901 Engine Driver (Corn Grinding), resided 1917 at High Street, Eastry (Kent), died 1st qtr 1937 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 71. He married Ellen KEMP, 4th qtr 1889 at St Mary, Sandwich (Kent).

                  iv        George NOWER, born 4th qtr 1869 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1871 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1891 in St Peter Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 in Sandwich (Kent), occupation 1891 General Labourer, occupation 1901 Conductor's Labourer. He married Annie SUCH, 1st qtr 1891 at St Mary, Sandwich (Kent).

                  v         Alfred NOWER, born 31 Mar 1871 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1871 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), died 2nd qtr 1875 in Sandwich (Kent).

                  vi        Mary Jane NOWER, born 4th qtr 1872 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1891 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), occupation 1891 Dressmaker.

                  vii       Douglas NOWER, born 3rd qtr 1874 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1891 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), occupation 1891 Carman. He married Annie BLOWN, 3rd qtr 1895 at St Peter, Sandwich (Kent).

5.    Sarah SOAMES, born Abt 1836 in Eastry (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1861 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1871 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1891 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 at Delf Street, Sandwich (Kent) - [Lodger with daughter Emily & family], died 4th qtr 1906 in Eastry (Kent) - Age given as 63.


6.    Henry KEMP, born 1818 in Woodnesborough (Kent), Volunteered for Royal Navy 23 Sep 1853 - Service number 5776, census 1861 HMS Victor Emanuel - Chief V Master, census 1871 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent), census 1891 in Sandwich (Kent), occupation 1871 Greenwich Pensioner, occupation 1881 Labourer, died 4th qtr 1900 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 83. He married Alice WILSON, 5 Dec 1852 at St Mary, Minster in Sheppey (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          Henry KEMP, born 1st qtr 1853 in Sheerness (Kent), baptized 13 Jul 1853 at Holy Trinity, Sheerness (Kent), census 1861 at Kings Street, Minster in Sheppey (Kent), census 1871 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent), occupation 1871 Labour in Oil Mills. He married Eliza Jane ATTWOOD, 4th qtr 1874 at St Mary, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  ii         Alfred James KEMP, born 4th qtr 1854 in Sheerness (Kent), baptized 30 May 1855 at Holy Trinity, Sheerness (Kent), census 1861 at Kings Street, Minster in Sheppey (Kent), census 1871 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent), occupation 1871 Labourer in Oil Mills. He married Mary REVELL (formerly FARRIER), 3rd qtr 1878 at St Mary, Sandwich (Kent).

                  iii        William KEMP, born 1st qtr 1861 in Sheerness (Kent), census 1861 at Kings Street, Minster in Sheppey (Kent), census 1871 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent).

                  iv        Emma KEMP, born 1st qtr 1863 in Sandwich (Kent), baptized 22 Mar 1863 at St Mary, Sandwich (Kent), census 1871 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent).

       3.        v         Ellen KEMP, born 2nd qtr 1866 in Sandwich (Kent), baptized 25 Nov 1866 at St Mary, Sandwich (Kent), census 1871 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent), census 1891 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 in Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1911 in Eastry (Kent), resided 1917 at High Street, Eastry (Kent). She married Edwin NOWER, 4th qtr 1889 at St Mary, Sandwich (Kent).

                  vi        Edward KEMP, born 4th qtr 1868 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1871 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent).

                  vii       James KEMP, born 2nd qtr 1871 in Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent).

7.    Alice WILSON, born 1827 in Ewell (Surrey), census 1841 at Reigate Union Workhouse (Surrey), census 1861 at Kings Street, Minster in Sheppey (Kent), census 1871 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent), census 1891 in Sandwich (Kent), occupation 1861 Seaman's Wife, died 3rd qtr 1917 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 90.


Great-Grandparents

8.    William NOWER, born 1797 in Boughton Under Blean (Kent), baptized 11 Jun 1797 at Ss Peter & Paul, Boughton under Blean (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at Sandwich Road, Eastry (Kent), occupation 1841 Carpenter, occupation 1851 Wheelwright, died 18 Jan 1858 in Eastry (Kent) - Aged 61, buried 1858 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent). He married Ann TESTER, 5 Aug 1821 at St Mary, Great Chart (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          Sarah Ann NOWER, born 1824 in Boughton Under Blean (Kent), baptized 30 May 1824 at Ss Peter & Paul, Boughton under Blean (Kent), census 1851 at Sandwich Road, Eastry (Kent), census 1861 at Marshborough, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1871 at Marshborough, Woodnesborough (Kent), died 1st qtr 1876 at Marshborough, Woodnesborough (Kent) - Age given as 53. She married John JOAD, 1st qtr 1852 at Ss Peter & Paul, River, Nr Dover (Kent).

                  ii         Diana NOWER, born 1827 in Eastry (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at Buckland Street, Buckland, Dover (Kent), census 1861 in Wingham (Kent), occupation 1851 Servant to KINGSFORD family. She married John MAKEY, 4th qtr 1856 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent).

                  iii        George NOWER, born 1830 in Eastry (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1871 at 5 Charles Street, St George Hanover Square, Westminster (Middx), occupation 1871 Butler. He married Jane PARRY, 3rd qtr 1861 in Liverpool (Lancs).

       4.        iv        Joseph NOWER, born 1833 in Eastry (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at Sandwich Road, Eastry (Kent), census 1861 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1871 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), occupation 1851 Agricultural Labourer, occupation 1861 Carter, occupation 1871 Corn Porter, occupation 1881 Clerk & Foreman to Engineer, died 1st qtr 1888 in Eastry (Kent) – Aged 55. He married Sarah SOAMES, 24 Apr 1858 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent).

                  v         William NOWER, born 1834 in Eastry (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at The Street, Eastry (Kent) – with William TERRY & family, census 1861 at Eastry Court, Eastry (Kent), census 1871 at Eastry Court, Eastry (Kent), census 1881 at Eastry Court, Eastry (Kent), census 1891 at "The Jolly Gardener", Hay Road, Eastry (Kent), occupation 1851 Baker's Assistant, occupation 1861 - 1881 Gardener, occupation 1891 Beer Retailer & Gardener, died 1st qtr 1896 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Age given as 60. He married Mary SOLE, 3 Nov 1859 at St Andrew, Wickhambreaux (Kent).

                  vi        Mary NOWER, born 6 May 1838 in Eastry (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at Sandwich Road, Eastry (Kent), census 1861 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1871 at 16 Ryder Street, West Derby (Lancs), census 1881 at 66 Smithdown Lane, West Derby, Liverpool (Lancs), occupation 1861 Servant to William & Sarah GILLOW, died 11 May 1923. She married Thomas PARRY, 27 Jan 1864 at St Mary, Edge Hill (Lancs).

9.    Ann TESTER, born 1801 in Great Chart (Kent), baptized 24 May 1801 [Privately ? - Received into church 9 Oct 1803 ?] at St Mary, Great Chart (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at The Street, Eastry (Kent) - Living with William & Harriet FARRIER, occupation 1851 Nurse, died 9 Apr 1858 in Eastry (Kent) - Age given as 58, buried 1858 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent).


10.  John SOAMES, born 1808 in Eastry (Kent), baptized 12 Jun 1808 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1861 Lodger at The Park Inn PH, Eastry (Kent), occupation 1841 - 1861 Bricklayer. He married Sarah [maiden name unknown – marriage not found].

                             Children:

                  i          Charlotte SOAMES, born 1829, census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent).

                  ii         William SOAMES, born 1831, census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent).

                  iii        John SOAMES, born 1833, census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent).

                  iv        Eliza SOAMES, born 1834, census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent).

       5.        v         Sarah SOAMES, born Abt 1836 in Eastry (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1861 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1871 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1891 at Strand Street, Sandwich (Kent), census 1901 at Delf Street, Sandwich (Kent) - Lodger with daughter Emily & family, died 4th qtr 1906 in Eastry (Kent) - Age given as 63. She married Joseph NOWER, 2nd qtr 1858 in Eastry (Kent).

                  vi        Mary SOAMES, born 1st qtr 1839 in Eastry (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at The Street, Eastry (Kent).

                  vii       Hannah SOAMES, born 3rd qtr 1843 in Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at The Street, Eastry (Kent).

                  viii      Matilda SOAMES, born 4th qtr 1849 in Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at The Street, Eastry (Kent). She married William WILSHER, 1st qtr 1874 at Christ Church, Hougham within Dover (Kent).

11.  Sarah [maiden name unknown – marriage not found], born 1808 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), died Bef 1861.


12.  Isaac KEMP. He married Sarah PETTMAN, 13 Oct 1810 at St Mary, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                             Children:

       6.        i          Henry KEMP, born 1818 in Woodnesborough (Kent), Volunteered for Royal Navy 23 Sep 1853 - Service number 5776, census 1861 HMS Victor Emanuel - Chief V Master, census 1871 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent), census 1891 in Sandwich (Kent), occupation 1871 Greenwich Pensioner, occupation 1881 Labourer, died 4th qtr 1900 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 83. He married Alice WILSON, 5 Dec 1852 at St Mary, Minster in Sheppey (Kent).

13.  Sarah PETTMAN.


14.  John WILSON. He married unknown.

                             Children:

       7.        i          Alice WILSON, born 1827 in Ewell (Surrey), census 1841 at Reigate Union Workhouse (Surrey), census 1861 at Kings Street, Minster in Sheppey (Kent), census 1871 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent), census 1881 at Butchery, Sandwich (Kent), census 1891 in Sandwich (Kent), occupation 1861 Seaman's Wife, died 3rd qtr 1917 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 90. She married Henry KEMP, 5 Dec 1852 at St Mary, Minster in Sheppey (Kent).

                  ii         Rachael WILSON, born 1830, census 1841 at Reigate Union Workhouse (Surrey).

                  iii        Eliza WILSON, born 1832, census 1841 at Reigate Union Workhouse (Surrey).

                  iv        Matilda WILSON, born 1835, census 1841 at Reigate Union Workhouse (Surrey).

                  v         James WILSON, born 1838, census 1841 at Reigate Union Workhouse (Surrey).

15.  unknown.


Great-Great-Grandparents

16.  Joseph NOWER, born 1761 in (Kent), baptized 24 May 1761 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent), resided 1828 in Boughton Under Blean (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Boughton under Blean (Kent), occupation 1841 Wheelwright, died 4th qtr 1845 in Faversham RD (Kent). He married (1) Susannah THOMSON, 22 Apr 1787 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent), died Jul 1803, buried 31 Jul 1803 at Ss Peter & Paul, Boughton under Blean (Kent). He married (2) Elizabeth JONES, 18 Feb 1809 at Ss Peter & Paul, Boughton under Blean (Kent), born Abt 1776 in (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Boughton under Blean (Kent).

                             Children by Susannah THOMSON:

                  i          Elizabeth NOWER, born 1792, baptized 1 Jul 1792 at St Bartholomew, Burwash (Sussex).

                  ii         Joseph NOWER, born 1796 in Hackington (Kent), baptized 18 Jan 1796 Private Baptism, died Jan 1796, buried 22 Jan 1796 at St Stephen, Hackington (Kent).

       8.        iii        William NOWER, born 1797 in Boughton Under Blean (Kent), baptized 11 Jun 1797 at Ss Peter & Paul, Boughton under Blean (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at Sandwich Road, Eastry (Kent), occupation 1841 Carpenter, occupation 1851 Wheelwright, died 18 Jan 1858 in Eastry (Kent) - Aged 61, buried 1858 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent). He married Ann TESTER, 5 Aug 1821 at St Mary, Great Chart (Kent).

                  iv        Mary NOWER, born Abt 1801 in Boughton Under Blean (Kent), baptized 16 Aug 1801 at Ss Peter & Paul, Boughton under Blean (Kent), census 1861 at 31 Old Street, St Luke (Middx), census 1871 boarder at Terrace Shop, 110 Christ Church, Chelsea (Middx), census 1881 visitor at 62 Cheriton Road, Folkestone (Kent), census 1891 in Folkestone (Kent) - Lodger with BAILEY family, occupation 1861 Needlewoman, died 2nd qtr 1893 in Folkestone (Kent) - Age given as 93.

                  v         Sarah NOWER, born Abt 1803, baptized 14 Aug 1803 [after her mother's death], at Ss Peter & Paul, Boughton under Blean (Kent).

17.  Susanna THOMSON, died Jul 1803, buried 31 Jul 1803 at Ss Peter & Paul, Boughton under Blean (Kent).


18.  William TESTER. He married Keziah NORTON, 10 Oct 1791 at St Mary, Great Chart (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          Mary TESTER, born 1792, baptized 26 Feb 1792 at St Mary, Great Chart (Kent).

                  ii         Elizabeth TESTER, born 1794, baptized 11 May 1794 at St Mary, Great Chart (Kent).

                  iii        Sarah TESTER, born 1796, baptized 3 Jul 1796 at St Mary, Great Chart (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent). She married Winch SHILLING, 15 May 1819 at St Mary, Great Chart (Kent).

                  iv        William TESTER, born 1798, baptized 17 Jul 1798 at St Mary, Great Chart (Kent).

       9.        v         Ann TESTER, born 1801 in Great Chart (Kent), baptized 24 May 1801 [Privately ? - Received into church 9 Oct 1803 ?] at St Mary, Great Chart (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at The Street, Eastry (Kent) - Living with William & Harriet FARRIER, occupation 1851 Nurse, died 9 Apr 1858 in Eastry (Kent) - Age given as 58, buried 1858 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent). She married William NOWER, 5 Aug 1821 at St Mary, Great Chart (Kent).

                  vi        Diana TESTER, born 1807, baptized 26 Apr 1807 at St Mary, Great Chart (Kent).

                  vii       George TESTER, born 1810, baptized 14 Jan 1810 at St Mary, Great Chart (Kent).

19.  Keziah NORTON.


20.  Richard SOAMES, born 1779, baptized 20 Jun 1779 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent), recorded as playing in a cricket match at Eastry in 1808, census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), occupation 1841 Bricklayer, died 6 Nov 1850 in Eastry (Kent) - Age given as 72, buried 1850 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent). He married Sarah [maiden name unknown – marriage not found].

                             Children:

                  i          Mary SOAMES, born 1800, baptized 14 May 1800 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent).

                  ii         William SOAMES, born 1801, baptized 23 Aug 1801 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent). He married Jane ADAMS, 2nd qtr 1854 in Canterbury (Kent).

                  iii        Hester SOAMES, born 1803, baptized 20 Nov 1803 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent).

       10.      iv        John SOAMES, born 1808 in Eastry (Kent), baptized 12 Jun 1808 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), census 1861 Lodger at The Park Inn PH, Eastry (Kent), occupation 1841 - 1861 Bricklayer. He married Sarah [maiden name unknown – marriage not found].

                  v         Sarah SOAMES, born 1810, baptized 2 Dec 1810 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent).

                  vi        Richard SOAMES, born 1816 in Eastry (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), occupation 1841 Journeyman Bricklayer.

                  vii       Thomas SOAMES, born 1821 in Eastry (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), occupation 1841 Journeyman Bricklayer. He married Jane DAWKINS, 1st qtr 1843 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent).

21.  Sarah [maiden name unknown – marriage not found], born Abt 1780, census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent).


3rd-Great-Grandparents

32.  William NOWER, born 17 Apr 1700, baptized 21 Apr 1700 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent), died 1766, buried 2 May 1766 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent). He married (1) Ann PIPER, 14 Oct 1733 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent), buried 21 Dec 1747 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent). He married (2) Priscilla VILLER, 21 Dec 1748 at St Peter, Pembury (Kent), died 1807, buried 7 Jul 1807 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent).

                             Children by Priscilla VILLER:

                  i          Mary NOWER, born 1750, baptized 18 Aug 1750 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent).

                  ii         Sarah NOWER, born 1752, baptized 1 Oct 1752 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent).

                  iii        Priscilla NOWER, born 1754, baptized 10 Nov 1754 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent). She married Henry DANN, 25 Jul 1779 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent).

                  iv        Martha NOWER, born 1755, baptized 1 Jan 1756 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent), died Mar 1756 Infant, buried 20 Mar 1756 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent).

                  v         William NOWER, born 1757, baptized 23 Mar 1757 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent), resided 1828 in Rolvenden (Kent). He married Elizabeth OSBORNE, 13 Oct 1789 at St Mary, Rolvenden (Kent).

                  vi        Elizabeth NOWER, born 1759, baptized 5 Jun 1759 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent), Will signed 3 Mar 1828, died Mar 1828 at Mill House, Cranbrook (Kent) - Aged 69, buried 8 Mar 1828 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent), probate 8 May 1828 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury. [Elizabeth refers in her Will to her brother William of Rolvenden, and her brother Joseph of Boughton under Blean].

       16.      vii       Joseph NOWER, born 1761 in (Kent), baptized 24 May 1761 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent), resided 1828 in Boughton Under Blean (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Boughton under Blean (Kent), occupation 1841 Wheelwright, died 4th qtr 1845 in Faversham RD (Kent). He married (1) Susannah THOMSON, 22 Apr 1787 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent), died Jul 1803, buried 31 Jul 1803 at Ss Peter & Paul, Boughton under Blean (Kent). He married (2) Elizabeth JONES, 18 Feb 1809 at Ss Peter & Paul, Boughton under Blean (Kent), born Abt 1776 in (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Boughton under Blean (Kent).

33.  Priscilla VILLER, died 1807, buried 7 Jul 1807 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent).


40.  Richard SOAMES, born Abt 1752, died 29 May 1805 in Eastry (Kent) - Aged 53, buried 1805 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent). He married Sarah [maiden name unknown – marriage not found].

                             Children:

       20.      i          Richard SOAMES, born 1779, baptized 20 Jun 1779 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent), recorded as playing in a cricket match at Eastry in 1808, census 1841 at The Street, Eastry (Kent), occupation 1841 Bricklayer, died 6 Nov 1850 in Eastry (Kent) - Age given as 72, buried 1850 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent). He married Sarah [maiden name unknown – marriage not found].

                  ii         Mary SOAMES, born 1776, baptized 28 Jul 1776 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent).

                  iii        William SOAMES, born 1781, baptized 20 May 1781 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent).

                  iv        Sarah SOAMES, born 1783, baptized 30 Nov 1783 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent).

                  v         Hester SOAMES, born 1787, baptized 14 Oct 1787 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent), died Bef 1789.

                  vi        Hester SOAMES, born 1789, baptized 24 May 1789 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent).

                  vii       Maria SOAMES, born 1792, baptized 29 Jan 1792 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent).

41.  Sarah [maiden name unknown – marriage not found], born Abt 1752, died 8 Aug 1832 in Eastry (Kent) - Aged 80, buried 1832 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent).


4th-Great-Grandparents

64.  William NOWER, born Bef 1663, died 1707, buried 13 Apr 1707 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent). He married (1) Elizabeth BROOKE, 20 May 1684 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent), buried 5 Oct 1695 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent). He married (2) Susannah HARRIS, 23 Jan 1696 at St Nicholas, Sandhurst (Kent).

                             Children by Elizabeth BROOKE:

                  i          William NOWER, born 18 Aug 1687, baptized 28 Aug 1687 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent), died Sep 1687, buried 22 Sep 1687 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent).

                  ii         Elizabeth NOWER, born 1690, baptized 26 Jan 1690 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent), died 1706, buried 28 Apr 1706 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent).

                  iii        Mary NOWER, born 1695, baptized 30 Mar 1695 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent), died 1700, buried 2 Jul 1700 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent).

                             Children by Susannah HARRIS:

       32.      iv        William NOWER, born 17 Apr 1700, baptized 21 Apr 1700 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent), died 1766, buried 2 May 1766 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent). He married (1) Ann PIPER, 14 Oct 1733 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent), buried 21 Dec 1747 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent). He married (2) Priscilla VILLER, 21 Dec 1748 at St Peter, Pembury (Kent), died 1807, buried 7 Jul 1807 at St Laurence, Hawkhurst (Kent).

65.  Susannah HARRIS.



My thanks to Pamela Morris Kennedy for the assistance she has given with this research.

My thanks also to Janis Kirby for the use of her extensive research on the NOWER family.

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