Mrs Jane Snook was born about 1826 in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK.
She had the following children:
M i William Snook
George Henry Rawlings was born on 20 Mar 1892 in Garndiffaith, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He was christened in Nov 1894 in Weslyan Chapel, Garndiffaith, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He died on 29 Dec 1973 in Varteg, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He married Florence Hodges on 10 Feb 1919 in Newport, Monmouthshire,Duckpool Rd Chap.
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Florence Hodges [Parents] was born on 8 Oct 1897 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She died on 26 Jan 1987 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She married George Henry Rawlings on 10 Feb 1919 in Newport, Monmouthshire,Duckpool Rd Chap.
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Mum was in service to many people, one of them a farmer. While on the farm she had to scrub out all the milk cans & measures. While working in one of the big houses she learned to iron well. Creases had to be meticulously straight & in the right position. Pillow cases were ironed inside out so that bits of fluff did not gather in the corners and that they were easy to replace on the pillows (by holding 2 corners of the pillowcase firmly against the corners of the pillow) which she taught us, and which I still do.
They had the following children:
M i Edward Charles Rawlings was born on 7 Jan 1920 in Garndiffaith, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He died on 12 Jan 1991 in Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He was buried in Blaenavon Cemetry, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
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Married to Betty Lavinia Owen 15th November 1946 at the Sardis Chapel Garndiffaith & sealed in the London Temple 5th February 1993F ii Lucy Elizabeth Rawlings was born on 14 Sep 1921 in Garndiffaith, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She died on 15 Feb 1923 in Garndiffaith, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She was buried in Weslyan Cemetary, Varteg, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockF iii Dorothy Jean Rawlings F iv Moira Rose Rawlings F v Gladys Myfanwy Rawlings M vi John Spencer Hodges Rawlings M vii Bernard David Hodges Rawlings
Edward Hodges was born on 20 Jan 1871 in Bishpool, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He died on 28 Jul 1961 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He was buried on 31 Jul 1961 in Christchurch, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He married Selena Maria Spencer on 19 Jan 1896 in Christchurch, Newport,Mon.
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Selena Maria Spencer [Parents] was born on 17 Mar 1876 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She died on 8 May 1948 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She was buried in Christchurch, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She married Edward Hodges on 19 Jan 1896 in Christchurch, Newport,Mon.
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No 2 to Parents 13th January 1976. Sealing.
They had the following children:
F i Lucy Hodges was born on 21 Jun 1896 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She died on 10 Sep 1923 in Brinsley, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
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Lucy was a nurse & met her husband while nursing in Nottingham. She contracted Dipheria, while nursing the children & never fully recovered from it. She died while bearing a child.F ii Florence Hodges F iii Elizabeth Hodges was born on 16 Jan 1899 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She died on 25 Jan 1902 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockM iv Arthur Hodges was born on 18 May 1900 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He died on 18 May 1900 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockF v Lilla Hodges was born on 3 Apr 1901 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She died on 18 Dec 1931 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockF vi Bessie Hodges was born on 11 Jul 1902 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She died on 28 Jan 1963 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockF vii Margaret Hodges was born on 24 Jul 1903 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She died in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She was buried on 15 Jan 1941 in Christchurch, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockM viii Walter Hodges was born on 16 Mar 1905 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He died on 16 Mar 1905 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockM ix James Hodges was born on 3 Apr 1906 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He died on 25 Apr 1906 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockM x Edward Spencer Hodges F xi Rosa Hodges was born on 15 Aug 1910 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She died on 18 Jan 2000 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She was buried on 25 Jan 2000 in Croesiceilliog, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockF xii Betty Maria Hodges was born on 8 Dec 1919 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She died on 9 Dec 1919 in Lliswerry, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
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Joel Bishop [Parents] was born about 1737 in Worle, Somersetshire, England, UK. He was christened on 5 Oct 1737 in Worle, Somersetshire, England, UK. He married Ann Knight on 6 Mar 1758 in Worle, Somersetshire, England, UK.
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Ann Knight [Parents] was christened on 15 Apr 1734 in Worle, Somersetshire, England, UK. She was buried on 6 Feb 1766 in Worle, Somersetshire, England, UK. She married Joel Bishop on 6 Mar 1758 in Worle, Somersetshire, England, UK.
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They had the following children:
F i Ann or Nancy Bishop F ii Mary Bishop was christened on 18 Jun 1760 in Worle, Somersetshire, England, UK.
He brought back his Testament and returned it to the family.
In 1930 one of John's younger brothers, my Grandfather Robert Hillman Spencer Toogood & my Grandmother Beatrice Fanny (Snook) had their first son. In John's honour they named him John Earl Toogood. John Junior always held his namesake in very high regard & sadly died 89 years to the day his famous heroic uncle gave his life for his country on Rememberance Sunday 2005. Now we can remember both the John's on that same day in November & continue to hold them in the high regard they both deserve.
At some point in his short career with the Royal Naval Division, John Toogood found the time to compose a poem on the bravery of Cardiff lads. It was later published in the South Wales Echo. D.188. The full poem is transcribed below.
WELL DONE, CARDIFF LADS !
Composed by John Spencer Toogood
Royal Naval Division
27, Daisy Street, Cardiff.
And published in the South Wales Echo
During the First World War
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Well Done, Cardiff Lads !
Go forth, ye youthful Cardiff Lad
Our trust we place in you;
We know you’ll win this bloody fight
With honours staunch and true.
We’ll help you win this righteous war
With all that you require’
Though distance separates afar
Our love burns like a fire.
We’ll read reports in Cardiff Press
Of brave deeds done by you,
We know it is the very best
From Cardiff Lads so true.
Our safety and surety placed
In lads so brave as you
Can ne’er be shattered or displaced
In hearts so loyal and true.
We tell in distant lands afar
What Cardiff Lads have done
To end this cruel and bloody war
And beat the monster Hun.
And underneath the Southern Cross
We Cardiffians feel sad-
We read another one is lost,
And he a Cardiff Lad.
In vision, we can see the home,
His chair beside the fire-
A weeping mother all alone
With blighted hope’s desire.
Then couple with our Cardiff Lad
A mother true and brave,
Who gave the very best she had-
A son now in his grave.
A battle on the land and sea
We’ll fight with all our might,
And win the day of Liberty.
Well done, ye Cardiff Lads.
______________________
John Spencer Toogood R.N.D.
Killed in action at Beacourt, France
13th. November 1916F iii Sarah Bishop was christened on 7 Feb 1762 in Worle, Somersetshire, England, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockF iv Chloe Bishop was christened on 29 Nov 1763 in Worle, Somersetshire, England, UK.
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John Baker Spencer [Parents] was born on 25 Jun 1844. He was christened on 12 Jul 1844 in Weslyan Chapel, Abbey Tintern, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He died in Feb 1894 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He was buried in Christchurch, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He married Selena Maria Hillman on 12 Apr 1868 in Bristol, Somersetshire,St George,Brandon Hill. John was employed as Tailor.
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John Baker Spencer was taken into Muller's Orphanage in Bristol. After both his parents died. He lived for a while with an Uncle in Newport, as did his older brother, but then went into the orphanage. His parents had died within a few months of each other. Two other sisters lived with relatives - the younger one, Caroline Kesiah, lived with her grandparents in Churchill, Somerset.When John was old enough to leave the orphanage,in Sep 1858, he was apprenticed to a Tailor, Thomas Lidbury, in St Philip's, Bristol. Here he learned his trade. Later he met and married Selina Maria Hillman whose father was also a tailor, and who came from Banwell in Somerset. they were married in Bristol but came to Newport where their children were born.
Selena Maria Hillman [Parents] was born on 24 Nov 1836 in Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK. She was christened on 1 Jul 1837 in Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK. She died on 21 Jul 1927 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She was buried in Christchurch, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She married John Baker Spencer on 12 Apr 1868 in Bristol, Somersetshire,St George,Brandon Hill.
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Selena Maria Hillman was the only one of the surviving children in her family to stay in this country - although I didn't realise this until I received a letter from Australia - where one of my distant relatives had found her name on the Ancestral File of the Church. When I registered my name with them some years ago I had not found her christening & had her father's name from her marriage certificate. I had family records which showed her death in 1927 as aged 90 years, but had been unable to find her birth registered in the Civil Records Index. I had found a marriage record of a Robert Hillman & Flora Hares but had not been able to verify these as Selena's parents.From Australia they asked if this could be the person they were trying to find. I wrote back giving them the details of her parents & siblings which I had since found, & to my astonishment they sent back 2 Pedigree Charts - one for
the paternal line- Hillman, & another for the maternal line - Bishop, dating back to the 1600's. Although this was only the direct line - from the information I received I was able to find the children of each generation from records in Somerset. Shelley & Robert Hillman in Australia were thrilled to have this information & in return they sent me the children & grandchildren of Selena's brothers & sisters who had gone to Australia. One of Selena's brothers, Henry & his wife Betsy Munro (who was born in Scotland) had 18 children.
They had the following children:
M i George Hillman Spencer was born on 10 Jan 1869 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He died on 6 Feb 1950 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
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Information courtesy of Moira PeacockF iv Selena Maria Spencer F v Rose Emily Spencer F vi Lilian Spencer 1.
John Hillman [Parents] was christened on 23 Nov 1724 in Congresbury, Somersetshire, England, UK. He married Prudence Gammage.
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Prudence Gammage was buried on 16 Aug 1767 in Congresbury, Somersetshire, England, UK. She married John Hillman.
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They had the following children:
M i John Hillman was christened on 25 Feb 1749 in Congresbury, Somersetshire, England, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockM ii Joseph Hillman was christened on 18 Oct 1750 in Congresbury, Somersetshire, England, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockM iii Robert Hillman F iv Ursula Hillman was christened on 2 Nov 1747 in Congresbury, Somersetshire, England, UK. She was buried on 27 Apr 1748 in Congresbury, Somersetshire, England, UK.
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Married to Richard Wolfe 22nd February 1795. Sealed 27th June 1986 at Atlanta Temple
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As a second child named Ursula is found of these parents , we can presume that this child died.F v Sarah Hillman was christened on 5 Jan 1755 in Congresbury, Somersetshire, England, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockM vi William Hillman F vii Anne Hillman was christened on 27 Mar 1758 in Congresbury, Somersetshire, England, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockM viii Edward Hillman was christened on 21 Mar 1762 in Congresbury, Somersetshire, England, UK.
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James Spencer [Parents] was born on 28 Nov 1810 in Sandford, Somersetshire, England, UK. He was christened on 7 Apr 1811 in Winscombe, Somersetshire, England, UK. He died on 3 Mar 1849 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He married Ann Baker on 29 Jan 1838 in Bristol, Somersetshire,St Philip&jacob,Church.
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Other ordinance dates 31st January 1978. Baptism London 10th February 1978 Endowment London
Ann Baker [Parents] 1 was christened on 7 Feb 1817 in Langford, Somersetshire, England, UK. She died on 3 Sep 1849 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She married James Spencer on 29 Jan 1838 in Bristol, Somersetshire,St Philip&jacob,Church.
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They had the following children:
F i Anna Marie Spencer was born on 29 Oct 1840 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockM ii George Baker Spencer was born on 5 Feb 1842 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockM iii John Baker Spencer F iv Caroline Kesiah Spencer was born on 28 Jan 1847 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
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Robert Hillman [Parents] was christened on 3 Jul 1803 in Worle, Somersetshire, England, UK. He died on 23 Apr 1847 in Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK. He married Flora or Flower Hares on 9 Aug 1826 in Banwell, Som.
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Flora or Flower Hares [Parents] 1, 2 was born in 1804 in Winscombe, Somersetshire, England, UK. She was christened on 13 Jul 1807 in Winscombe, Somersetshire, England, UK. She died on 23 Jun 1844 in Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK. She married Robert Hillman on 9 Aug 1826 in Banwell, Som.
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Flora was found on the christening record of her daughter Selina Maria Hilman as being the daughter of Henry & Nancy Hares. Her Marriage to Robert Hilman was on 9th August 1826 at Banwell, Somerset.
They had the following children:
F i Eliza Hillman was born on 21 Jul 1827 in Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK. She was christened on 25 Dec 1828 in Methodist Chapel, Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK.
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Came to Australia on ship Cheapside with her brother Robert Hillman on 18 aug 1848. they arrived at Port Phillips, Victoria.M ii Robt Hillman was born on 29 Apr 1829 in Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK. He was christened on 1 Aug 1834 in Methodist Chapel, Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK.
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Arrived in Australia with his sister Eliza on ship Cheapside arrived at Port Phillips, Victoria on 18th August 1848. Married Sarah Barnes from Liverpool, England & had 18 children in 26 years.F iii Temperence Hillman was born on 12 Nov 1830 in Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK. She was christened on 1 Aug 1834 in Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockM iv Henry Hillman was born on 23 Sep 1832 in Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK. He was christened on 1 Aug 1834 in Methodist Chapel, Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK.
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Arrived in Australia Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria 14th September 1851 on the Statesman.F v Mary Ann Hillman was born on 13 Aug 1834 in Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK. She was christened on 20 Aug 1834 in Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK.
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Arrived in Victoria, Australia, with sisters Sarah Anne & Ellen Hillman on the ship Conway in 1858. She married Thomas Miller on 15th October 1860 & had one son then married David Hill-Rennie on 3rd December 1881 (Who was previously married to Sarah Ann) after having 6 children by him. At that time it was illegal to marry your sister's husband.F vi Selena Maria Hillman F vii Sarah Ann Hillman was born on 17 Feb 1838 in Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK. She died on 6 Aug 1863 in Victoria, Australia.
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Came to Australia with her sisters Mary Ann & Ellen (Lucy Ellen) on the ship Conway arrived in Victoria. Married David Hill-Rennie 25th October 1862, she died of consuption in August 1863, having no children.F viii Flora Lydia Hillman was born on 16 Feb 1841 in Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK. She was buried on 13 Mar 1843 in Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK.
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Ordinance work was performed before we Knew she had died as a childF ix Lucy Ellen Hillman was born on 3 Apr 1843 in Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK. She died in 1877 in Victoria, Australia.
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Came to Australia with sisters Mary Ann & Sarah Anne she was thought at first to be the daughter of flora's sister, but subsequent birth certificate says that she was Flora & Robert's daughter. Married William Dean in Australia in 1860. Sealed 22nd September 1994 in London Temple. Dauughter Ann Dean, Grandson George Rogan. Great Grandson John Patrick Rogan who became a priest & died 10th October 2000 (born 21st November 1941) Brother to Ann Rogan who married Henry Leslie William Hillman.
John Spencer was born about 1775/1780 in Backwell, Somersetshire, England, UK. He married Mrs Mary Spencer about 1800 in <Sandford, Somersetshire, England, UK>.
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Mrs Mary Spencer was born about 1786 in Winscombe, Somersetshire, England, UK. She married John Spencer about 1800 in <Sandford, Somersetshire, England, UK>.
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They had the following children:
M i Thomas Spencer was born on 27 May 1808 in Sandford, Somersetshire, England, UK. He was christened on 7 Apr 1811 in Winscombe, Somersetshire, England, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockM ii James Spencer F iii Sarah Spencer was christened on 28 Mar 1813 in Winscombe, Somersetshire, England, UK.
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Information courtesy of Moira PeacockF v Elizabeth Spencer was christened on 23 Nov 1820 in Banwell Weslyan, Banwell, Somersetshire, England, UK.
Information courtesy of Moira PeacockM vi Samuel Spencer was born on 1 Dec 1822 in Churchill, Somersetshire, England, UK. He was christened on 19 Dec 1823 in Churchill, Somersetshire, England, UK.
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Found on Newport Census with wife & son John 8 months (born 1850 Newport). Frances born Draycott Somerset 1825
Marriage in gr index 1848 Bristol
William Hillman [Parents] was christened on 2 Mar 1662/1663 in Congresbury, Somersetshire, England, UK. He married Judith Miller on 29 Jul 1686 in Congresbury, Somersetshire, England, UK.
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Judith Miller [Parents] was christened on 26 Jan 1668/1669 in Congresbury, Somersetshire, England, UK. She married William Hillman on 29 Jul 1686 in Congresbury, Somersetshire, England, UK.
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They had the following children:
F i Mary Hillman was christened on 27 Oct 1691 in Congresbury, Somersetshire, England, UK.
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Alternate christening to check 6th April 1691M ii William Hillman was christened on 27 Oct 1692 in Congresbury, Somersetshire, England, UK.
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