Descendants of Thomas WHEATON

 

Up dated 27th October 2007

 

 

Generation No. 1

 

1.  Thomas1 WHEATON1,2 was born Abt. 1768 in Nathaniel and Thomas probably brothers.3, and died 20 September 1850 in Iddesleigh, Devon Age 823,4.  He married Jane HAMMET5 9 February 1790 in Iddesleigh, Devon as WATON5.  She was born Abt. 1767 in Dowland, Devon6, and died 7 October 1852 in Iddesleigh, Devon Age 867,8.

 

Notes for Thomas WHEATON:

Addresses

1841        Middle Pixton, Iddesleigh, Devon

1850        Picton, Iddesleigh, Devon

 

More About Thomas WHEATON:

Burial: 25 September 1850, Iddesleigh, Devon9,10

Cause of Death: Old  Age Not certified11

Occupation: 1841 Ag Lab; 1850 Husbandman11

Present at Death: William KELLY11

 

Notes for Jane HAMMET:

Addresses

1841        Middle Pixton, Iddesleigh, Devon

1851        Pixton Cottages, Iddlesleigh, Devon

1852        Pixton, Iddlesleigh, Devon

 

More About Jane HAMMET:

Burial: 10 October 1852, Iddesleigh, Devon12,13

Cause of Death: Old  Age Certified14

Present at Death: Fanny VANSTONE14

Residences: See Notes

       

Children of Thomas WHEATON and Jane HAMMET are:

2.              i.    Nathaniel2 WHEATON, b. Abt. 1790, Iddesleigh, Devon; d. Bet. July - September 1868, Torrington District, Devon Age 78.

3.              ii.    Thomas WHEATON, b. Abt. 1793, Iddesleigh, Devon; d. 12 June 1863, Ingley Green, Broadwoodkelly, Devon Age 70.

4.             iii.    Elizabeth "Betty" WHEATON, b. Abt. 1796, Iddesleigh, Devon; d. August 1879, The Village, Broadwoodkelly, Devon Age 88.

5.            iv.    John WHEATON, b. Abt. 1799, Dowland, Devon; d. 17 April 1863, Staples, Dowland, Devon.

6.             v.    Richard WHEATON, b. Abt. 1803, Devon; d. Unknown.

               vi.    Sarah WHEATON15,16, b. 1803, Iddesleigh, Devon17; d. April 180318.

 

More About Sarah WHEATON:

Baptism: 20 February 1803, Iddersleigh, Devon19

Burial: 7 April 1803, Iddesleigh, Devon as Satah WHETAN20,21

 

               vii.    Anne WHEATON22,23, b. 180524; d. Unknown.

 

More About Anne WHEATON:

Baptism: 28 July 1805, Iddersleigh, Devon as WHEATTEN24,25

 

              viii.    Sarah WHEATON26,27,28,29, b. Abt. 1807, Hathersleigh, Devon30,31,32; d. May 1881, Petrockstowe, Devon Age 7533,34.

 

Notes for Sarah WHEATON:

Addresses

1851        Higher Upcot, Hatherleigh, Devon

                Living in the home of Thomas SELDON (48).  He was a Farmer with 300 acres employing

                56 labourers and 1 carpenter.  Also in the house was his wife, 3 sons, 3 daughters and

                mother-in-law.  Looking after them were 5 servants, including Sarah who was the only

                House Servant, the others were Farm Labourers.  They were John LEWIS (15), Richard

                LEWIS (14), Bartholomew SLADE (17) and Henry John TURNER (28)

1881        Town Cottage, Petrockstow, Devon with her nephew, Thomas LYNE (born Dolton) and

                his wife Ann (born Meeth)

1881        Petrockstowe, Devon

 

More About Sarah WHEATON:

Baptism: 10 July 1807, Iddersleigh, Devon35,36

Burial: 25 May 1881, Petrockstowe, Devon37

Occupation: 1851 House Servant to Thomas SELDON (see notes); 1881 Annuitant

Residences: See Notes

 

7.            ix.    William WHEATON, b. Abt. 1811, Iddesleigh, Devon; d. Bet. October - December 1859, Barnstaple District, Devon.

 

 

Generation No. 2

 

2.  Nathaniel2 WHEATON (Thomas1)38,39,40,41,42 was born Abt. 1790 in Iddesleigh, Devon43, and died Bet. July - September 1868 in Torrington District, Devon Age 7844.  He married Mary SNELL45,46,47 14 October 1817 in Winkleigh, Devon48,49,50.  She was born Abt. 179551, and died August 1833 in Monkokehampton, Devon Age 4152,53.

 

Notes for Nathaniel WHEATON:

Addresses

1817        Monkokehampton, Devon

1818        Winkleigh, Devon

1822        Monkokehampton, Devon

1824        Borough, Monkokehampton, Devon

1822        Monkokehampton Village, Devon

1826        Monkokehampton, Devon

1829        Monkokehampton, Devon

1841        Not found

1851        Dowland Mill, Dowland, Devon with daughter Jane and his son-in-law William JONES

                as WHARTON on ancestry.com

1861        Dowland Mill, Dowland, Devon as widower

                Boarding with daughter Jane and her family

 

Information from Susan EKINS April 2006

Nathaniel Wheaton, aged 8, apprenticed to John Kemp, 1798. Records of the Iddesleigh Parish Overseers of the Poor. (John's elder brother? No other Nathaniel W born at that time in Iddesleigh.

 

More About Nathaniel WHEATON:

Baptism: 12 August 1790, Iddersleigh, Devon54,55

Occupation: 1818, 1820, 1822, 1824, 1829 Labourer; 1851 Ag Lab; 1861 Farm Labourer

Residences: See Notes

 

More About Mary SNELL:

Burial: 18 August 1833, Monkokehampton, Devon56

       

Children of Nathaniel WHEATON and Mary SNELL are:

8.              i.    Jane3 WHEATON, b. Abt. 1818, Winkleigh, Devon; d. Unknown.

9.              ii.    Thomas WHEATON, b. Abt. 1821, England; d. Bet. July - September 1870, Pontypridd District, Glamorganshire Age 51 Possibly death as WHETEN.

10.           iii.    James WHEATON, b. Abt. 1822, Devon; d. Bet. January - March 1894, Cardiff District, Glamorganishire Age 66 as WHETEN (Age difference).

               iv.    Nathaniel WHEATON57, b. Abt. 1825, Monkoakhampton, Devon57; d. Bet. January - March 1867, Okehampton District, Devon Age 4258.

 

Notes for Nathaniel WHEATON:

Addresses

1841        Church Stile darm, Monkokehampton, Devon as WHEATER on ancestry.com

                Ap (Apprentice?) with James WHEATON to James TUCKER (40) Farmer, his wife Suzanne (35)

                and children Elizabeth (12), Mary (9), Patience (7), William (5) and Ann (2) all born Devon.

                Jane HICKS (20) was a female servant also born Devon

1851        Hill Farm, Iddesleigh, Devon as Servant to Samuel COX.  Samuel (48) was a Farmer.  In

                the premises there also lived him wife Agnes (49), their daughter Hanna (8) and Samuel's

                mother Grace COX (76).  They were being visited by James SPEER (70).  John JONES (12)

                born on Coldridge, Devon was another servant.

1861        Easthill Farm,  Holcombe Burnell, Devon

                Unmarried servant to John HONEYWILL (41) Farmer of 60 acres employing 1 man and 1 boy

                born Holcombe Burnell, Devon and his wife Elizabeth (32) born Holcombe Burnell, Devon.

                Two other servants were George PADDON (16) and John STORKER (60) Farm Servants

                born Dawlish or Denton, Devon, or Bristol, Somerset respectively.

 

More About Nathaniel WHEATON:

Baptism: 8 February 1824, Monkokehampton, Devon59

Occupation: 1841 Ap (on a farm); 1851, 1861 Servant

Residences: See Notes

 

11.           v.    Eleanor/Ellen WHEATON, b. Abt. 1826, Monkoakhampton, Devon; d. Bet. January - March 1891, Bristol District, Avon, Gloucestershire Age 64.

12.          vi.    John WHEATON, b. Abt. 1829, Monkokehampton, Devon or (1861) Swimbridge; d. Bet. January - March 1909, Barnstaple District, Devon Age 80.

               vii.    Richard WHEATON59, b. Abt. 183160; d. February 1834, Monkokehampton, Devon Age 261.

 

More About Richard WHEATON:

Baptism: 18 December 1831, Monkokehampton, Devon61

Burial: 25 February 1834, Monkokehampton, Devon61

 

 

3.  Thomas2 WHEATON (Thomas1)62,63,64 was born Abt. 1793 in Iddesleigh, Devon65,66,67, and died 12 June 1863 in Ingley Green, Broadwoodkelly, Devon Age 7068,69,70.  He married Fanny BALKWILL71 27 March 1820 in High Hampton, Devon71.  She was born Abt. 1795 in Meeth, Devon72,73, and died 13 October 1873 in Alphington, Devon Age 7874,75,76.

 

Notes for Thomas WHEATON:

Addresses

1821        New Cottage, Crockers Hole, Meeth, Devon (Michael BROWNING 24/11/2000)

1828        New Cottage, Crockers Hole, Meeth, Devon (Michael BROWNING 24/11/2000)

1851        Splat Village, Splat, Broadwoodkelly, Devon

                Living with Thomas and Fanny was a Grandson, Richard HODGE, Age 8 born Dolton,

                Devon

1861        Ingley Green, Broadwoodkelly, Devon

                Living with Thomas and Frances was a lodger, Richard GODDEN, Age 19,

                Agricultural Labour born Broadwoodkelly

 

More About Thomas WHEATON:

Baptism: 27 January 1793, Iddersleigh, Devon77,78

Burial: 16 June 1863, Broadwoodkelly, Devon (needs checking!)79

Occupation: 1821, 1822, 1826, 1828 Labourer; 1843 Husbandman; 1845 Labourer; 1851 Ag Lab; 1861 Agricultural Labourer; 1873 Farm Labourer

Present at Death: Richard PERKINS80

Residences: See notes

 

Notes for Fanny BALKWILL:

Addresses

1851        Splat Village, Splat, Broadwoodkelly, Devon

1871        Broadwoodkelly, Devon

                Living with her was Fanny SAMPSON (22) granddaughter born Dolton, Devon Grocer, a

                widow and grandson Arthur J SAMPSON (2) born Broadwoodkelly, Devon

 

More About Fanny BALKWILL:

Cause of Death: Nephritis Uremia Certified80

Occupation: 1851 Baker; 1871 Pauper crossed out and "Formerly Baker" added

Residences: See Notes

       

Children of Thomas WHEATON and Fanny BALKWILL are:

13.            i.    Fanny3 WHEATON, b. Bet. 1817 - 1818, Dolton, Devon Possible daughter; d. Unknown.

14.            ii.    Thomas WHEATON, b. Abt. 1820, Meeth, Devon; d. 20 December 1867, Lillipit, Buckland Monochorum, Devon  Age 47.

15.           iii.    Grace WHEATON, b. Abt. 1822; d. Unknown.

               iv.    John WHEATON81,82,83,84, b. Abt. 1826, Dolton, Devon85,86; d. Unknown87.

 

Notes for John WHEATON:

Addresses

1841        North Cott, Ashreigney, Devon

                Living in same property as Richard SHORT, Yeoman with wife and children.

                Also 3 Male Servants, a Female Servant and an apprentice

 

More About John WHEATON:

Baptism: 26 March 1826, Meeth, Devon88,89

Occupation: 1841 Male Servant

Residences: See Notes

 

                v.    Richard WHEATON90,91, b. Abt. 182892; d. October 1828, Age 5 months93.

 

More About Richard WHEATON:

Baptism: 4 May 1828, Meeth, Devon94,95

Burial: 2 November 1828, New Cottages, Meeth, Devon96

 

 

4.  Elizabeth "Betty"2 WHEATON (Thomas1)97,98,99 was born Abt. 1796 in Iddesleigh, Devon100,101, and died August 1879 in The Village, Broadwoodkelly, Devon Age 88102,103.

 

Notes for Elizabeth "Betty" WHEATON:

Addresses

1841        Middle Pixton, Iddesleigh, Devon

1851        Pixton Cottages, Iddesleigh, Devon

1871        Red House, Broadwoodkelly, Devon

 

More About Elizabeth "Betty" WHEATON:

Burial: 30 August 1879, Broadwoodkelly, Devon103

Occupation: 1871 Pauper

Residences: See Notes

       

Child of Elizabeth "Betty" WHEATON is:

16.            i.    Thomas3 WHEATON, b. Abt. 1832, Iddisleigh, Devon; d. 13 February 1916, The Village, Broadwoodkelly, Devon Age 87.

 

 

5.  John2 WHEATON (Thomas1)104,105,106,107,108,109 was born Abt. 1799 in Dowland, Devon110, and died 17 April 1863 in Staples, Dowland, Devon111,112.  He married Mary GREENSLADE113,114,115 12 November 1821 in Winkleigh, Devon116,117,118.  She was born Abt. 1800 in Dowland. Devon119, and died 23 December 1861 in Torrington District, Devon120,121.

 

Notes for John WHEATON:

Addresses

1822        Hayes Vilage, Ashreigney, Devon

1823        Upcott, Dowland, Devon

1828        Eastcot, Dowland, Devon

1841        Haydons Farm,  Dowland, Devon

1851        Staples Farm, Dowland, Devon

1861        Staples Farm, Dowland, Devon

 

More About John WHEATON:

Baptism: 16 April 1799, Iddersleigh, Devon as WHITTEN122,123

Cause of Death: Pleurisy124

Informant of Death: 18 April 1863, John WHEATON son of Dowland, Devon124

Occupation: 1821 Sojourner, Labourer; 1822, 1823 Husbandman; 1828 Husbandman; 1841, 1849 Labourer; 1851 Ag Lab; 1863 Agricultural Labourer; 1865 Labourer

Residences: See Notes

 

Notes for Mary GREENSLADE:

Addresses

1841        Haysons, Dolton, Devon

1851        Staple Farm, Dowland, Devon

 

More About Mary GREENSLADE:

Baptism: 10 February 1799, East Worlington, Devon125

Burial: 25 December 1861125

Cause of Death: Enteritis125

Present at Death: John WHEATON, husband125

Residences: See Notes

       

Children of John WHEATON and Mary GREENSLADE are:

                 i.    Thomas3 WHEATON126, b. Abt. 1822, Hayes Village, Ashreigney, Devon126; d. May 1822, Hayes Village, Ashreigney, Devon 3 days127.

 

More About Thomas WHEATON:

Baptism: 8 May 1822, Ashreigney, Devon128

Burial: 12 May 1822, Ashreigney, Devon as WHEATEN129

 

17.            ii.    John WHEATON, b. Abt. 1823, Dowland, Devon; d. 24 December 1888, Dowland, Devon Age 65.

18.           iii.    Susanna WHEATON, b. Abt. 1828, Dowland, Devon; d. Unknown.

19.          iv.    William WHEATON, b. Abt. 1841, Dowland, Devon; d. 21 December 1911, Red Hill, Morchard Bishop, Devon age 70.

 

 

6.  Richard2 WHEATON (Thomas1)130,131 was born Abt. 1803 in Devon132,133, and died Unknown.  He married Jane WEEKS134 24 February 1823 in Dolton. Devon as Richard WHITTON135,136,137.  She was born Abt. 1803 in Devon138,139, and died Unknown.

 

Notes for Richard WHEATON:

Addresses

1823        Dolton, Devon (from Michael BROWNING 24/11/2000)

1826        Westmore Cott, Iddesleigh, Devon (from Michael BROWNING 24/11/2000)

1833        Westmore Cott, Iddesleigh, Devon (from Michael BROWNING 24/11/2000)

1836        Westmore Cottage, Iddesleigh, Devon

1841        Week Cross Corrage, Iddesleigh, Devon HO 107 1243/4 Folio 13 page 18

 

More About Richard WHEATON:

Baptism: 20 February 1803, Iddersleigh, Devon140,141

Occupation: 1823 Husbandmen; 1833 Labourer142

Residences: See Notes

       

Children of Richard WHEATON and Jane WEEKS are:

                 i.    Ann3 WHEATON143, b. Abt. 1823, Devon143,144; d. Unknown.

 

Notes for Ann WHEATON:

Addresses

1841        Week Cross Corrage, Iddesleigh, Devon HO 107 1243/4 Folio 13 page 18

 

More About Ann WHEATON:

Baptism: 1 April 1823, Dolton, Devon as Ann WHITTON145,146

Residences: See Notes

 

                 ii.    Richard WHEATON147, b. Abt. 1824147; d. June 1836, Age 2147.

 

More About Richard WHEATON:

Burial: 28 June 1826, Iddesleigh, Devon147

 

                iii.    Richard WHEATON147, b. Abt. 1833147; d. June 1836, Age 2 years148.

 

Notes for Richard WHEATON:

Addresses

1833        Wickmore Cottage, Iddesleigh, Devon

1836        Wickmore Cottage, Iddesleigh, Devon

 

More About Richard WHEATON:

Baptism: 24 November 1833, Iddersleigh, Devon149,150

Burial: 28 June 1836, Iddesleigh, Devon151

Residences: See notes

 

 

7.  William2 WHEATON (Thomas1)152,153,154 was born Abt. 1811 in Iddesleigh, Devon155, and died Bet. October - December 1859 in Barnstaple District, Devon156,157.  He married Sarah WEEKS158,159 6 March 1833 in Meeth, Devon160.  She was born Abt. 1813 in Meeth, Devon161, and died Unknown.

 

Notes for William WHEATON:

Addresses

1834        Meeth, Devon

1836        New Cott, Meeth, Devon

1839        Meeth, Devon

1841        Meeth, Devon

1846        Meeth, Devon

1851        New Building, Meeth, Devon

                Lodging with the family was Charles PLUMER (20) a Potter from Colford, Gloucestershire

 

More About William WHEATON:

Baptism: 13 January 1811, Iddersleigh, Devon162,163

Occupation: 1834, 1836, 1839. 1841. 1846 Labourer; 1851 Ag Lab

Residences: See Notes

 

Notes for Sarah WEEKS:

Addresses

1834        Meeth, Devon

1836        New Cott, Meeth, Devon

1839        Meeth, Devon

1841        Meeth, Devon

1846        Meeth, Devon

1851        New Buildings, Meeth, Devon

1861        ? Orchard, Petrocktow, Dolton, Devon

                Sara and Grace WHEATON were visiting Thomas SPICER (27) Farm Carter born

                Little Torrington, Devon and his family; wife Mary (25) born Meeth, daughters

                Liezal (?) (4) born Cold Ridge, Devon and Jessy Ann (2) born Petrockstow, and son

                William Wheaton SPICER (4 months) born Petrockstow, Devon

1871        Petrockstow, Dolton, Devon, a widow

1881        Crockers Hill Farm Cott., Meeth, Devon

 

More About Sarah WEEKS:

Occupation: 1851 Glover; 1861 Glover; 1871 Glove Maker

Residences: See Notes

       

Children of William WHEATON and Sarah WEEKS are:

                 i.    Sarah3 WHEATON164, b. Abt. 1833, S Zeal, Devon (possible Child)164; d. Unknown.

 

Notes for Sarah WHEATON:

Addresses

1851        Friershead, Meeth, Devon (Michael BROWNING 24/11/2000)

 

More About Sarah WHEATON:

Occupation: 1851 House Servant164

Residences: See Notes

 

                 ii.    Ann WEATON or WHEATON165,166,167, b. Abt. 1834, Meeth, Devon168; d. Unknown; m. Thomas LYNE169, Bet. July - September 1871, Torrington District, Devon170; b. Abt. 1818, Dolton, Devon171; d. Unknown.

 

Notes for Ann WEATON or WHEATON:

Addresses

1851        West Town, Meeth, Devon

                House Servant to Hugh ACLAND (62) Farmer of 140 acres employing 3 Labourers, his

                wife Mary (50), Nephew Thomas Acland MEDGE (29), and Joanna SMALL (61 Visitor. The

                other servants were Samuel CALL (20), Ann BISSIT (21), Robert ANFORD (14) and Thomas

                MEARDON (13)

1871        Petrockstow, Devon.  Living with mother

1891        Town Farm, Petrockstow, Devon (RG12/1783 Dist 5 folio 52 p 4)

                Living with her was her niece, Lucy Mabel

 

More About Ann WEATON or WHEATON:

Baptism: 26 December 1834, Meeth, Devon172,173

Occupation: 1851 House Servant; 1871 no occupation given

Residences: See Notes

 

Notes for Thomas LYNE:

Addresses

1891        Town Farm, Petrockstow, Devon (RG12/1783 Dist 5 folio 52 p 4)

                Living with them was their niece, Lucy Mabel and a boarder, Mary WHITE (81)

                a deaf widow born in Exeter Living on her own means

 

More About Thomas LYNE:

Occupation: 1891 Bootmaker

Residences: See Notes

 

                iii.    Mary WHEATON174,175, b. Abt. 1836, Meeth, Devon176; d. Unknown; m. Thomas SPICER177, 26 December 1854, Petrockstowe, Devon178,179; b. Abt. 1835, Torrington, Devon180; d. Unknown.

 

Notes for Mary WHEATON:

Addresses

1851        New Buildings, Meeth, Devon

1854        Petrockstowe, Devon

 

More About Mary WHEATON:

Baptism: 27 April 1836, Meeth, Devon181,182

Occupation: 1851 Glover

Residences: See notes

 

Notes for Thomas SPICER:

Addresses

1854        Petrockstowe, Devon

 

More About Thomas SPICER:

Occupation: 1854 Labourer

Residences: See notes

 

               iv.    Jane WHEATON183,184, b. Abt. 1839185; d. Unknown.

 

More About Jane WHEATON:

Baptism: 13 July 1839, Meeth, Devon185,186

 

20.           v.    Henry WHEATON, b. Bet. April - June 1839, Meath, Devon; d. 26 January 1912, Beer Alston, Devon Age 72.

               vi.    William WEATON or WHEATON187,188, b. Bet. April - June 1841, Meeth, Devon189,190; d. Unknown.

 

Notes for William WEATON or WHEATON:

Addresses

1851        New Buildings, Meeth, Devon

 

More About William WEATON or WHEATON:

Baptism: 16 May 1841, Meeth, Devon191,192

Occupation: 1851 Scholar

Residences: See Notes

 

               vii.    Grace WHEATON193,194,195, b. Bet. July - September 1846, Meeth, Devon196,197; d. October 1870, New Cottage, Petrockstowe, Devon Age 24197,198.

 

Notes for Grace WHEATON:

Addresses

1851        New Buildings, Meeth, Devon

1861        ? Orchard, Petrocktow, Dolton, Devon

                Sara and Grace WHEATON were visiting Thomas SPICER (27) Farm Carter born

                Little Torrington, Devon and his family; wife Mary (25) born Meeth, daughters

                Liezal (?) (4) born Cold Ridge, Devon and Jessy Ann (2) born Petrockstow, and son

                William Wheaton SPICER (4 months) born Petrockstow, Devon

 

More About Grace WHEATON:

Baptism: 13 September 1846, Meeth, Devon199,200

Burial: 30 October 1870, Meeth, Devon201

Occupation: 1861 Glover

Residences: See Notes

 

 

Generation No. 3

 

8.  Jane3 WHEATON (Nathaniel2, Thomas1)202 was born Abt. 1818 in Winkleigh, Devon202,203, and died Unknown.  She married William JONES204 Bet. April - June 1842 in Okehampton District, Devon205,206.  He was born Abt. 1811 in Dowland, Devon207, and died Bet. 1881 - 1891208.

 

Notes for Jane WHEATON:

Addresses

1841        Not found