Debenham, Suffolk, England - One-Place Study

Charles H Rolfe¹

M, #2671, b. between 6 Apr 1879 and 4 Apr 1881

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Father*

George Rolfe¹ b. between 6 Apr 1852 and 4 Apr 1854

Mother*

Emma (?)¹ b. between 6 Apr 1853 and 4 Apr 1855

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 6 Apr 1879 and 4 Apr 1881	Winston, Suffolk, England	Charles H Rolfe was born between 6 Apr 1879 and 4 Apr 1881 in Winston, Suffolk, England .¹
		He was the son of George Rolfe and Emma (?)¹

Date

Place

Notes

between 6 Apr 1879 and 4 Apr 1881

Winston, Suffolk, England

Charles H Rolfe was born between 6 Apr 1879 and 4 Apr 1881 in Winston, Suffolk, England

.¹

He was the son of George Rolfe and Emma (?)¹

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	George Rolfe	Charles H Rolfe was listed as a member of the household of George Rolfe in the 1891 census in Winston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Emma Rolfe, James Rolfe, Maryann Rolfe and Fanny Rolfe.¹

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

George Rolfe

Charles H Rolfe was listed as a member of the household of George Rolfe in the 1891 census in Winston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emma Rolfe, James Rolfe, Maryann Rolfe and Fanny Rolfe.¹

Occupation

Date	Occupation
5 Apr 1891	Scholar¹

Date

Occupation

5 Apr 1891

Scholar¹

Last Edited=29 Sep 2013

Citations

[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 188; Page: 9; GSU roll: 6096572."

Maryann Rolfe¹

F, #2672, b. between 6 Apr 1880 and 4 Apr 1882

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Father*

George Rolfe¹ b. between 6 Apr 1852 and 4 Apr 1854

Mother*

Emma (?)¹ b. between 6 Apr 1853 and 4 Apr 1855

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 6 Apr 1880 and 4 Apr 1882	Wetheringsett, Suffolk, England	Maryann Rolfe was born between 6 Apr 1880 and 4 Apr 1882 in Wetheringsett, Suffolk, England .¹
		She was the daughter of George Rolfe and Emma (?)¹

Date

Place

Notes

between 6 Apr 1880 and 4 Apr 1882

Wetheringsett, Suffolk, England

Maryann Rolfe was born between 6 Apr 1880 and 4 Apr 1882 in Wetheringsett, Suffolk, England

.¹

She was the daughter of George Rolfe and Emma (?)¹

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	George Rolfe	Maryann Rolfe was listed as a member of the household of George Rolfe in the 1891 census in Winston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Emma Rolfe, James Rolfe, Charles H Rolfe and Fanny Rolfe.¹

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

George Rolfe

Maryann Rolfe was listed as a member of the household of George Rolfe in the 1891 census in Winston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emma Rolfe, James Rolfe, Charles H Rolfe and Fanny Rolfe.¹

Occupation

Date	Occupation
5 Apr 1891	Scholar¹

Date

Occupation

5 Apr 1891

Scholar¹

Last Edited=29 Sep 2013

Citations

[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 188; Page: 9; GSU roll: 6096572."

Dorothy May Botwright¹

F, #2673, b. 29 Sep 1924, d. Jan 2004

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Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
29 Sep 1924		Dorothy May Botwright was born on 29 Sep 1924.¹

Date

Place

Notes

29 Sep 1924

Dorothy May Botwright was born on 29 Sep 1924.¹

Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
Jun 1949	Ipswich, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Dorothy May Botwright and Noel Francis Eaton was registered in the Jun 1949 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.²

Date

Place

Notes

Jun 1949

Ipswich, Suffolk, England

The marriage of Dorothy May Botwright and Noel Francis Eaton was registered in the Jun 1949 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.²

Children of Dorothy May Botwright and Noel Francis Eaton

David C Eaton³
Patrick J Eaton³

Death, Burial & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
2004		Dorothy May Botwright died in 2004.³
Jan 2004	Gipping & Hartismere, Suffolk, England	Dorothy's death was registered in the Jan 2004 quarter in the Gipping & Hartismere registration district.¹

Date

Place

Notes

2004

Dorothy May Botwright died in 2004.³

Jan 2004

Gipping & Hartismere, Suffolk, England

Dorothy's death was registered in the Jan 2004 quarter in the Gipping & Hartismere registration district.¹

Last Edited=6 May 2017

Citations

[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Jan 2004 Gipping & Hartismere 24A 745/1 106."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1949 Ipswich 4b 1999."
[S256] Website Noel Eaton & Sons (Transport) Ltd (http://www.eatonandsons.co.uk).

Thomas C Eaton¹

M, #2676

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Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
Sep 1918	Ipswich, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Thomas C Eaton and Ruby V Baker was registered in the Sep 1918 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.¹

Date

Place

Notes

Sep 1918

Ipswich, Suffolk, England

The marriage of Thomas C Eaton and Ruby V Baker was registered in the Sep 1918 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.¹

Children of Thomas C Eaton and Ruby V Baker

Charles B C Eaton³ b. Jun 1922
John H Eaton² b. 30 Nov 1923
Russell E Eaton² b. 24 Apr 1925
Noel Francis Eaton+⁴ b. 24 Dec 1926, d. 20 Jun 1991
Judith R Eaton⁵

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
29 Sep 1939	Thomas C Eaton	He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in 63 Colchester Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Ruby V Baker, John H Eaton, Russell E Eaton and Noel Francis Eaton plus 1 other person whose record is officially closed.²

Date

Head of Household

Household

29 Sep 1939

Thomas C Eaton

He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in 63 Colchester Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ruby V Baker, John H Eaton, Russell E Eaton and Noel Francis Eaton plus 1 other person whose record is officially closed.²

Occupation

Date	Occupation
29 Sep 1939	Fruiterer Shop Keeper²

Date

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Fruiterer Shop Keeper²

Last Edited=6 May 2017

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1918 Ipswich 4a 2298."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TVNP Ipswich 213/2 Schedule 334."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1922 Ipswich 4a 1818."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1927 Ipswich 4a 1580."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1935 Ipswich 4a 1446."

Ruby V Baker¹

F, #2677

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Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
Sep 1918	Ipswich, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Ruby V Baker and Thomas C Eaton was registered in the Sep 1918 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.¹

Date

Place

Notes

Sep 1918

Ipswich, Suffolk, England

The marriage of Ruby V Baker and Thomas C Eaton was registered in the Sep 1918 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.¹

Children of Ruby V Baker and Thomas C Eaton

Charles B C Eaton³ b. Jun 1922
John H Eaton² b. 30 Nov 1923
Russell E Eaton² b. 24 Apr 1925
Noel Francis Eaton+⁴ b. 24 Dec 1926, d. 20 Jun 1991
Judith R Eaton⁵

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
29 Sep 1939	Thomas C Eaton	Ruby V Baker was listed as a member of the household of Thomas C Eaton in the 1939 Register in 63 Colchester Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include John H Eaton, Russell E Eaton and Noel Francis Eaton plus 1 other person whose record is officially closed.²

Date

Head of Household

Household

29 Sep 1939

Thomas C Eaton

Ruby V Baker was listed as a member of the household of Thomas C Eaton in the 1939 Register in 63 Colchester Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include John H Eaton, Russell E Eaton and Noel Francis Eaton plus 1 other person whose record is officially closed.²

Occupation

Date	Occupation
29 Sep 1939	Unpaid Domestic Duties²

Date

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Unpaid Domestic Duties²

Last Edited=6 May 2017

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1918 Ipswich 4a 2298."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TVNP Ipswich 213/2 Schedule 334."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1922 Ipswich 4a 1818."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1927 Ipswich 4a 1580."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1935 Ipswich 4a 1446."

William Debenham¹

M, #2678, b. 18 Apr 1794, d. 24 Sep 1863

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Father*

Robert Debenham² b. 1755, d. 1818

Mother*

Elizabeth Bigsby²

On 17 Oct 1820, William Debenham was living at Parish of St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.¹ On 5 Jan 1823, William Debenham was living at Parish of St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.³ On 23 Jan 1824, William Debenham was living at Buxton Place, St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.³ On 5 Feb 1825, William Debenham was living at Wigmore Street, St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.³ On 13 Apr 1827, William Debenham was living at Wigmore Street, St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.³ On 23 Jun 1829, William Debenham was living at Wigmore Street, St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.³ On 24 Jun 1830, William Debenham was living at 44 Wigmore Street, St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.³ On 18 Nov 1835, William Debenham was living at Wigmore Street, St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.³ On 7 Dec 1837, William Debenham was living at Wigmore Street, St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.³ On 17 Oct 1839, William Debenham was living at 12 Welbeck Street, St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.³ On 2 Sep 1842, William Debenham was living at 12 Welbeck Street, St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.³ On 9 Jan 1845, William Debenham was living at 12 Welbeck Street, St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.³

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
18 Apr 1794		William Debenham was born on 18 Apr 1794.⁴
		He was the son of Robert Debenham and Elizabeth Bigsby.²
20 Apr 1794	St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England	William Debenham was baptized on 20 Apr 1794 in St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England .⁴

Date

Place

Notes

18 Apr 1794

William Debenham was born on 18 Apr 1794.⁴

He was the son of Robert Debenham and Elizabeth Bigsby.²

20 Apr 1794

St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

William Debenham was baptized on 20 Apr 1794 in St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

.⁴

Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
17 Oct 1820	St. Mary, Lambeth, London, England	William Debenham married Caroline Freebody, daughter of Thomas Freebody and Jane Edgerley, on 17 Oct 1820 in St. Mary, Lambeth, London, England .¹

Date

Place

Notes

17 Oct 1820

St. Mary, Lambeth, London, England

William Debenham married Caroline Freebody, daughter of Thomas Freebody and Jane Edgerley, on 17 Oct 1820 in St. Mary, Lambeth, London, England

.¹

Children of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody

Elizabeth Debenham¹³ b. 23 Dec 1822
William Debenham¹³ b. before 23 Jan 1824
William Debenham³ b. 23 Nov 1824, d. 26 Apr 1896
Henry Debenham¹³ b. 5 Mar 1827
John Debenham¹³ b. 30 Apr 1829
Frederick Debenham¹³ b. 12 Jun 1830
Caroline Debenham¹³ b. 17 Oct 1835
Frank Debenham+¹³ b. 3 Nov 1837, d. 15 Jan 1917
Caroline Debenham¹³ b. 20 Jun 1839
Mary Debenham¹³ b. 20 Mar 1842
Edward Debenham¹³ b. 5 Dec 1844, d. Jun 1846

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
30 Mar 1851	William Debenham	He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in 12 Welbeck Street, Cavendish Square, St. Marylebone, Middlesex, England . Other people in the household include Caroline Freebody, Elizabeth Debenham and Caroline Debenham.⁵
7 Apr 1861	William Debenham	He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census. Other people in the household include Caroline Freebody, Henry Debenham and Frank Debenham also staying is George Freebody (Carolines Brother?) Visitor, Age 24, Unmarried, Commercial Clerk, born Harley, Berks.⁶

Date

Head of Household

Household

30 Mar 1851

William Debenham

He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in 12 Welbeck Street, Cavendish Square, St. Marylebone, Middlesex, England

. Other people in the household include Caroline Freebody, Elizabeth Debenham and Caroline Debenham.⁵

7 Apr 1861

William Debenham

He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census. Other people in the household include Caroline Freebody, Henry Debenham and Frank Debenham also staying is George Freebody (Carolines Brother?) Visitor, Age 24, Unmarried, Commercial Clerk, born Harley, Berks.⁶

Occupation

Date	Occupation
5 Jan 1823	Mech. c³
23 Jan 1824	Silk Mercer³
5 Feb 1825	Mercer³
13 Apr 1827	Mercer³
23 Jun 1829	Silk Mercer³
24 Jun 1830	Silk Mercer³
18 Nov 1835	Silk Mercer³
7 Dec 1837	Mercer³
17 Oct 1839	Silk Mercer³
2 Sep 1842	Silk Mercer³
21 Oct 1842	Merchant⁷
9 Jan 1845	Silk Mercer³
31 Mar 1851	Importer of French Manufacturers
7 Apr 1861	Silk Mercer & Importer of French Manufacturers⁶
8 Apr 1863	Gentleman⁸
24 Sep 1863	Silk Mercer⁹
8 Feb 1871	Warehouseman¹⁰

Date

Occupation

5 Jan 1823

Mech. c³

23 Jan 1824

Silk Mercer³

5 Feb 1825

Mercer³

13 Apr 1827

Mercer³

23 Jun 1829

Silk Mercer³

24 Jun 1830

Silk Mercer³

18 Nov 1835

Silk Mercer³

7 Dec 1837

Mercer³

17 Oct 1839

Silk Mercer³

2 Sep 1842

Silk Mercer³

21 Oct 1842

Merchant⁷

9 Jan 1845

Silk Mercer³

31 Mar 1851

Importer of French Manufacturers

7 Apr 1861

Silk Mercer & Importer of French Manufacturers⁶

8 Apr 1863

Gentleman⁸

24 Sep 1863

Silk Mercer⁹

8 Feb 1871

Warehouseman¹⁰

Death, Burial & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
Sep 1863	Marylebone, London, England	William's death was registered in the Sep 1863 quarter in the Marylebone registration district.¹¹
24 Sep 1863	11 Marlborough Place, St. John's Wood, Middlesex, England	He died on 24 Sep 1863 in 11 Marlborough Place, St. John's Wood, Middlesex, England , at age 69.⁹
4 Jan 1864	Principle Registry, London, England	The Probate of the Estate of William Debenham was Executed by Caroline Freebody and William Debenham on 4 Jan 1864 in Principle Registry, London, England ; Effects under £40,000.¹²

Date

Place

Notes

Sep 1863

Marylebone, London, England

William's death was registered in the Sep 1863 quarter in the Marylebone registration district.¹¹

24 Sep 1863

11 Marlborough Place, St. John's Wood, Middlesex, England

He died on 24 Sep 1863 in 11 Marlborough Place, St. John's Wood, Middlesex, England

, at age 69.⁹

4 Jan 1864

Principle Registry, London, England

The Probate of the Estate of William Debenham was Executed by Caroline Freebody and William Debenham on 4 Jan 1864 in Principle Registry, London, England

; Effects under £40,000.¹²

Last Edited=21 Jul 2025

Citations

[S257] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary, Lambeth, London, 1754 to 1899.
[S30] IGI "unknown cd."
[S259] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.
[S261] Website Debenham One-Name Study (http://www.debenham.org.uk).
[S27] 1851 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: HO107; Piece: 1487; Folio: 106; Page: 44; GSU roll: 87813."
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG 9; Piece: 90; Folio: 1; Page: 4; GSU roll: 542571."
[S1389] Microfilm Marriages, Holy Trinity, Paddington, 1847 - 1863.
[S1390] Microfilm Marriages, St. Saviour, Paddington, Westminster, 1856 - 1865.
[S262] Will & 2 Codicils of William Debenham.
[S260] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mark, St. John's Wood, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1863 Marylebone 1a 380."
[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.
[S258] Microfilm Marriages, St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.

Caroline Freebody¹

F, #2679, b. 5 Apr 1799, d. Sep 1885

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Father*

Thomas Freebody²

Mother*

Jane Edgerley²

On 17 Oct 1820, Caroline Freebody was living at Parish of St. Mary, Lambeth, London, England

.¹ On 4 Jan 1864, Caroline Freebody was living at 11 Marlborough Place, St. John's Wood, Middlesex, England

.³

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
5 Apr 1799		Caroline Freebody was born on 5 Apr 1799.²
		She was the daughter of Thomas Freebody and Jane Edgerley.²
28 Apr 1799	St. Mary The Virgin, Hurley, Berkshire, England	Caroline Freebody was baptized on 28 Apr 1799 in St. Mary The Virgin, Hurley, Berkshire, England .²

Date

Place

Notes

5 Apr 1799

Caroline Freebody was born on 5 Apr 1799.²

She was the daughter of Thomas Freebody and Jane Edgerley.²

28 Apr 1799

St. Mary The Virgin, Hurley, Berkshire, England

Caroline Freebody was baptized on 28 Apr 1799 in St. Mary The Virgin, Hurley, Berkshire, England

.²

Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
17 Oct 1820	St. Mary, Lambeth, London, England	Caroline Freebody married William Debenham, son of Robert Debenham and Elizabeth Bigsby, on 17 Oct 1820 in St. Mary, Lambeth, London, England .¹

Date

Place

Notes

17 Oct 1820

St. Mary, Lambeth, London, England

Caroline Freebody married William Debenham, son of Robert Debenham and Elizabeth Bigsby, on 17 Oct 1820 in St. Mary, Lambeth, London, England

.¹

Children of Caroline Freebody and William Debenham

Elizabeth Debenham¹⁰ b. 23 Dec 1822
William Debenham¹⁰ b. before 23 Jan 1824
William Debenham¹⁰ b. 23 Nov 1824, d. 26 Apr 1896
Henry Debenham¹⁰ b. 5 Mar 1827
John Debenham¹⁰ b. 30 Apr 1829
Frederick Debenham¹⁰ b. 12 Jun 1830
Caroline Debenham¹⁰ b. 17 Oct 1835
Frank Debenham+¹⁰ b. 3 Nov 1837, d. 15 Jan 1917
Caroline Debenham¹⁰ b. 20 Jun 1839
Mary Debenham¹⁰ b. 20 Mar 1842
Edward Debenham¹⁰ b. 5 Dec 1844, d. Jun 1846

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
30 Mar 1851	William Debenham	Caroline Freebody was listed as a member of the household of William Debenham in the 1851 census in 12 Welbeck Street, Cavendish Square, St. Marylebone, Middlesex, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Debenham and Caroline Debenham.⁴
7 Apr 1861	William Debenham	Caroline Freebody was listed as a member of the household of William Debenham in the 1861 census. Other people in the household include Henry Debenham and Frank Debenham also staying is George Freebody (Carolines Brother?) Visitor, Age 24, Unmarried, Commercial Clerk, born Harley, Berks.⁵
2 Apr 1871	Caroline Freebody	She was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in 1 Abercorn Place, St. John, St. Marylebone, London, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Debenham.⁶
3 Apr 1881	Caroline Freebody	She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in 3 Abercorn Place, St. John, St. Marylebone, London, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Debenham.⁷

Date

Head of Household

Household

30 Mar 1851

William Debenham

Caroline Freebody was listed as a member of the household of William Debenham in the 1851 census in 12 Welbeck Street, Cavendish Square, St. Marylebone, Middlesex, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Debenham and Caroline Debenham.⁴

7 Apr 1861

William Debenham

Caroline Freebody was listed as a member of the household of William Debenham in the 1861 census. Other people in the household include Henry Debenham and Frank Debenham also staying is George Freebody (Carolines Brother?) Visitor, Age 24, Unmarried, Commercial Clerk, born Harley, Berks.⁵

2 Apr 1871

Caroline Freebody

She was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in 1 Abercorn Place, St. John, St. Marylebone, London, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Debenham.⁶

3 Apr 1881

Caroline Freebody

She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in 3 Abercorn Place, St. John, St. Marylebone, London, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Debenham.⁷

Occupation

Date	Occupation
3 Apr 1881	House Property⁷

Date

Occupation

3 Apr 1881

House Property⁷

Death, Burial & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
4 Jan 1864	Principle Registry, London, England	William Debenham was the Executor of the Estate of William Debenham on 4 Jan 1864 in Principle Registry, London, England ; Effects under £40,000.⁸
Sep 1885	Tonbridge, Kent, England	Caroline's death was registered in the Sep 1885 quarter in the Tonbridge registration district.⁹

Date

Place

Notes

4 Jan 1864

Principle Registry, London, England

William Debenham was the Executor of the Estate of William Debenham on 4 Jan 1864 in Principle Registry, London, England

; Effects under £40,000.⁸

Sep 1885

Tonbridge, Kent, England

Caroline's death was registered in the Sep 1885 quarter in the Tonbridge registration district.⁹

Last Edited=1 Mar 2024

Citations

[S257] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary, Lambeth, London, 1754 to 1899.
[S30] IGI "unknown cd."
[S262] Will & 2 Codicils of William Debenham.
[S27] 1851 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: HO107; Piece: 1487; Folio: 106; Page: 44; GSU roll: 87813."
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG 9; Piece: 90; Folio: 1; Page: 4; GSU roll: 542571."
[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG10; Piece: 188; Folio: 65; Page: 41; GSU roll: 823310."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 165; Folio: 53; Page: 22; GSU roll: 1341036."
[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1885 Tonbridge 2a 346."
[S258] Microfilm Marriages, St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.

Elizabeth Debenham¹

F, #2680, b. 23 Dec 1822

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Father*

William Debenham¹ b. 18 Apr 1794, d. 24 Sep 1863

Mother*

Caroline Freebody¹ b. 5 Apr 1799, d. Sep 1885

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
23 Dec 1822		Elizabeth Debenham was born on 23 Dec 1822.¹
		She was the daughter of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.¹
5 Jan 1823	St. Marylebone, Westminster, England	Elizabeth Debenham was baptized on 5 Jan 1823 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, England .¹

Date

Place

Notes

23 Dec 1822

Elizabeth Debenham was born on 23 Dec 1822.¹

She was the daughter of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.¹

5 Jan 1823

St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

Elizabeth Debenham was baptized on 5 Jan 1823 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.¹

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
30 Mar 1851	William Debenham	Elizabeth Debenham was listed as a member of the household of William Debenham in the 1851 census in 12 Welbeck Street, Cavendish Square, St. Marylebone, Middlesex, England . Other people in the household include Caroline Freebody and Caroline Debenham.²
2 Apr 1871	Caroline Freebody	Elizabeth Debenham was listed as a member of the household of Caroline Freebody in the 1871 census in 1 Abercorn Place, St. John, St. Marylebone, London, England .³
3 Apr 1881	Caroline Freebody	Elizabeth Debenham was listed as a member of the household of Caroline Freebody in the 1881 census in 3 Abercorn Place, St. John, St. Marylebone, London, England .⁴

Date

Head of Household

Household

30 Mar 1851

William Debenham

Elizabeth Debenham was listed as a member of the household of William Debenham in the 1851 census in 12 Welbeck Street, Cavendish Square, St. Marylebone, Middlesex, England

. Other people in the household include Caroline Freebody and Caroline Debenham.²

2 Apr 1871

Caroline Freebody

Elizabeth Debenham was listed as a member of the household of Caroline Freebody in the 1871 census in 1 Abercorn Place, St. John, St. Marylebone, London, England

.³

3 Apr 1881

Caroline Freebody

Elizabeth Debenham was listed as a member of the household of Caroline Freebody in the 1881 census in 3 Abercorn Place, St. John, St. Marylebone, London, England

.⁴

Last Edited=23 Feb 2024

Citations

[S258] Microfilm Marriages, St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.
[S27] 1851 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: HO107; Piece: 1487; Folio: 106; Page: 44; GSU roll: 87813."
[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG10; Piece: 188; Folio: 65; Page: 41; GSU roll: 823310."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 165; Folio: 53; Page: 22; GSU roll: 1341036."

William Debenham¹

M, #2681, b. before 23 Jan 1824

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Father*

William Debenham¹ b. 18 Apr 1794, d. 24 Sep 1863

Mother*

Caroline Freebody¹ b. 5 Apr 1799, d. Sep 1885

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
before 23 Jan 1824		William Debenham was born before 23 Jan 1824.²
23 Jan 1824	St. Mary, Lambeth, England	He was baptized on 23 Jan 1824 in St. Mary, Lambeth, England .²
		He was the son of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.¹

Date

Place

Notes

before 23 Jan 1824

William Debenham was born before 23 Jan 1824.²

23 Jan 1824

St. Mary, Lambeth, England

He was baptized on 23 Jan 1824 in St. Mary, Lambeth, England

.²

He was the son of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.¹

Last Edited=23 Feb 2024

Citations

[S258] Microfilm Marriages, St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.
[S259] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.

William Debenham¹

M, #2682, b. 23 Nov 1824, d. 26 Apr 1896

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Father*

William Debenham² b. 18 Apr 1794, d. 24 Sep 1863

Mother*

Caroline Freebody¹ b. 5 Apr 1799, d. Sep 1885

On 21 Oct 1842, William Debenham was living at 42 Wigmore Street, Westminster, England.³ On 4 Jan 1864, William Debenham was living at 44 Wigmore Street, Cavendish Square, Middlesex, England.⁴

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
23 Nov 1824		William Debenham was born on 23 Nov 1824.¹
		He was the son of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.^1,2
5 Feb 1825	St. Marylebone, Westminster, England	William Debenham was baptized on 5 Feb 1825 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, England .¹

Date

Place

Notes

23 Nov 1824

William Debenham was born on 23 Nov 1824.¹

He was the son of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.^1,2

5 Feb 1825

St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

William Debenham was baptized on 5 Feb 1825 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.¹

Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
21 Oct 1842	Holy Trinity Church, Paddington, Westminster, England	William Debenham married Eliza Mary Daniell, daughter of Alfred Bainbridge Daniell, on 21 Oct 1842 in Holy Trinity Church, Paddington, Westminster, England . Witnesses were W Debenham, A K Daniell, Eliza Daniell & Annie Daniell.³

Date

Place

Notes

21 Oct 1842

Holy Trinity Church, Paddington, Westminster, England

William Debenham married Eliza Mary Daniell, daughter of Alfred Bainbridge Daniell, on 21 Oct 1842 in Holy Trinity Church, Paddington, Westminster, England

. Witnesses were W Debenham, A K Daniell, Eliza Daniell & Annie Daniell.³

Family: William Debenham and Eliza Mary Daniell

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
2 Apr 1871	William Debenham	He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in 108 Gloucester Place, St. Marylebone, London, England . Other people in the household include Eliza Mary Daniell, Emma Lewis, Rebecca Toft and Julia Groves.⁵
3 Apr 1881	William Debenham	He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in 41 Grove End Road, St. John, Marylebone, London, England . Other people in the household include Eliza Mary Debenham, Julia Child, Selina Whitlock, Sarah J Heath, Edward Wizard, Mary (?), Margaret Wizard, Edward Wizard and Thomas Wizard.⁶

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1871

William Debenham

He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in 108 Gloucester Place, St. Marylebone, London, England

. Other people in the household include Eliza Mary Daniell, Emma Lewis, Rebecca Toft and Julia Groves.⁵

3 Apr 1881

William Debenham

He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in 41 Grove End Road, St. John, Marylebone, London, England

. Other people in the household include Eliza Mary Debenham, Julia Child, Selina Whitlock, Sarah J Heath, Edward Wizard, Mary (?), Margaret Wizard, Edward Wizard and Thomas Wizard.⁶

Occupation

Date	Occupation
21 Oct 1842	Merchant³
24 Sep 1863	Silk Mercer⁴
2 Apr 1871	Dry Goods Merchant⁵
3 Apr 1881	Retired Merchant⁶

Date

Occupation

21 Oct 1842

Merchant³

24 Sep 1863

Silk Mercer⁴

2 Apr 1871

Dry Goods Merchant⁵

3 Apr 1881

Retired Merchant⁶

Death, Burial & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
4 Jan 1864	Principle Registry, London, England	Caroline Freebody was the Executor of the Estate of William Debenham on 4 Jan 1864 in Principle Registry, London, England ; Effects under £40,000.⁷
26 Apr 1896	The Priory, Nevill Park, Tunbridge Wells, England	William Debenham died on 26 Apr 1896 in The Priory, Nevill Park, Tunbridge Wells, England , at age 71.⁷
Jun 1896	Tunbridge, Kent, England	William's death was registered in the Jun 1896 quarter in the Tunbridge registration district.⁸
25 Jun 1896	London, England	The Probate of the Estate of William Debenham was Executed by Frank Debenham, Cyrus Daniell and Samuel Debenham on 25 Jun 1896 in London, England ; Effects £147023 7s. 11d.⁷

Date

Place

Notes

4 Jan 1864

Principle Registry, London, England

Caroline Freebody was the Executor of the Estate of William Debenham on 4 Jan 1864 in Principle Registry, London, England

; Effects under £40,000.⁷

26 Apr 1896

The Priory, Nevill Park, Tunbridge Wells, England

William Debenham died on 26 Apr 1896 in The Priory, Nevill Park, Tunbridge Wells, England

, at age 71.⁷

Jun 1896

Tunbridge, Kent, England

William's death was registered in the Jun 1896 quarter in the Tunbridge registration district.⁸

25 Jun 1896

London, England

The Probate of the Estate of William Debenham was Executed by Frank Debenham, Cyrus Daniell and Samuel Debenham on 25 Jun 1896 in London, England

; Effects £147023 7s. 11d.⁷

Last Edited=21 Jul 2025

Citations

[S258] Microfilm Marriages, St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.
[S259] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.
[S1389] Microfilm Marriages, Holy Trinity, Paddington, 1847 - 1863.
[S262] Will & 2 Codicils of William Debenham.
[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 166; Folio: 59; Page: 33; GSU roll: 823302."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 165; Folio: 34; Page: 30; GSU roll: 1341036."
[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1896 Tunbridge 2a 370."

Henry Debenham¹

M, #2683, b. 5 Mar 1827

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Father*

William Debenham¹ b. 18 Apr 1794, d. 24 Sep 1863

Mother*

Caroline Freebody¹ b. 5 Apr 1799, d. Sep 1885

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
5 Mar 1827		Henry Debenham was born on 5 Mar 1827.¹
		He was the son of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.¹
13 Apr 1827	St. Marylebone, Westminster, England	Henry Debenham was baptized on 13 Apr 1827 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, England .¹

Date

Place

Notes

5 Mar 1827

Henry Debenham was born on 5 Mar 1827.¹

He was the son of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.¹

13 Apr 1827

St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

Henry Debenham was baptized on 13 Apr 1827 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.¹

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
7 Apr 1861	William Debenham	Henry Debenham was listed as a member of the household of William Debenham in the 1861 census. Other people in the household include Caroline Freebody and Frank Debenham also staying is George Freebody (Carolines Brother?) Visitor, Age 24, Unmarried, Commercial Clerk, born Harley, Berks.²

Date

Head of Household

Household

7 Apr 1861

William Debenham

Henry Debenham was listed as a member of the household of William Debenham in the 1861 census. Other people in the household include Caroline Freebody and Frank Debenham also staying is George Freebody (Carolines Brother?) Visitor, Age 24, Unmarried, Commercial Clerk, born Harley, Berks.²

Occupation

Date	Occupation
7 Apr 1861	Commercial Clerk²

Date

Occupation

7 Apr 1861

Commercial Clerk²

Last Edited=23 Feb 2024

Citations

[S258] Microfilm Marriages, St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG 9; Piece: 90; Folio: 1; Page: 4; GSU roll: 542571."

John Debenham¹

M, #2684, b. 30 Apr 1829

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Father*

William Debenham¹ b. 18 Apr 1794, d. 24 Sep 1863

Mother*

Caroline Freebody¹ b. 5 Apr 1799, d. Sep 1885

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
30 Apr 1829		John Debenham was born on 30 Apr 1829.¹
		He was the son of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.¹
23 Jun 1829	St. Marylebone, Westminster, England	John Debenham was baptized on 23 Jun 1829 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, England .¹

Date

Place

Notes

30 Apr 1829

John Debenham was born on 30 Apr 1829.¹

He was the son of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.¹

23 Jun 1829

St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

John Debenham was baptized on 23 Jun 1829 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.¹

Last Edited=23 Feb 2024

Citations

[S258] Microfilm Marriages, St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.

Frederick Debenham¹

M, #2685, b. 12 Jun 1830

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Father*

William Debenham¹ b. 18 Apr 1794, d. 24 Sep 1863

Mother*

Caroline Freebody¹ b. 5 Apr 1799, d. Sep 1885

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
12 Jun 1830		Frederick Debenham was born on 12 Jun 1830.¹
		He was the son of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.¹
24 Jun 1830	St. Marylebone, Westminster, England	Frederick Debenham was baptized on 24 Jun 1830 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, England .¹

Date

Place

Notes

12 Jun 1830

Frederick Debenham was born on 12 Jun 1830.¹

He was the son of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.¹

24 Jun 1830

St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

Frederick Debenham was baptized on 24 Jun 1830 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.¹

Last Edited=23 Feb 2024

Citations

[S258] Microfilm Marriages, St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.

Caroline Debenham¹

F, #2686, b. 17 Oct 1835

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Father*

William Debenham¹ b. 18 Apr 1794, d. 24 Sep 1863

Mother*

Caroline Freebody¹ b. 5 Apr 1799, d. Sep 1885

On 8 Feb 1871, Caroline Debenham was living at 1 Abercorn Place, St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.²

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
17 Oct 1835		Caroline Debenham was born on 17 Oct 1835.¹
		She was the daughter of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.¹
18 Nov 1835	St. Marylebone, Westminster, England	Caroline Debenham was baptized on 18 Nov 1835 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, England .¹

Date

Place

Notes

17 Oct 1835

Caroline Debenham was born on 17 Oct 1835.¹

She was the daughter of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.¹

18 Nov 1835

St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

Caroline Debenham was baptized on 18 Nov 1835 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.¹

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

8 Feb 1871

St. Mark, St. John's Wood, Westminster, England

Caroline Debenham married William Airy, son of William Airy, on 8 Feb 1871 in St. Mark, St. John's Wood, Westminster, England

.²

Family: Caroline Debenham and William Airy

Last Edited=23 Feb 2024

Citations

[S258] Microfilm Marriages, St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.
[S260] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mark, St. John's Wood, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.

Frank Debenham¹

M, #2687, b. 3 Nov 1837, d. 15 Jan 1917

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Father*

William Debenham¹ b. 18 Apr 1794, d. 24 Sep 1863

Mother*

Caroline Freebody¹ b. 5 Apr 1799, d. Sep 1885

On 8 Apr 1863, Frank Debenham was living at 11 Marlborough Place, St. Mark's Parish, Marylebone, Westminster, England

.² On 11 Sep 1867, Frank Debenham was living at 4 Victoria Road.³ On 10 May 1870, Frank Debenham was living at 4 Victoria Road, Hampstead, Camden, London, England

.³ On 17 May 1872, Frank Debenham was living at 4 Fairfax Road, Hampstead, Camden, London, England

.³ On 15 Jan 1917, Frank Debenham was living at 1 Fitzjohn's Avenue, Hampstead, Middlesex, England

.⁴

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

3 Nov 1837

Frank Debenham was born on 3 Nov 1837.¹

He was the son of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.¹

7 Dec 1837

St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

Frank Debenham was baptized on 7 Dec 1837 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.¹

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

8 Apr 1863

St. Saviour, Paddington, Westminster, England

Frank Debenham married Emma Folkard Ridley, daughter of Frederick Henry Ridley, on 8 Apr 1863 in St. Saviour, Paddington, Westminster, England

. Witnesses were Frederick Henry Ridley, Lizzie L Ridley.²

Children of Frank Debenham and Emma Folkard Ridley

Sir Ernest Ridley Debenham+⁶ b. 26 May 1865, d. 25 Dec 1952
Alice Debenham⁶ b. between 3 Apr 1867 and 1 Apr 1869
Edith Caroline Debenham⁶ b. Dec 1868, d. Sep 1960
Francis John Debenham⁶ b. between 3 Apr 1869 and 1 Apr 1871, d. 31 Dec 1950
Agnes Elizabeth Debenham⁷ b. between 4 Apr 1872 and 2 Apr 1873, d. Jun 1962

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

7 Apr 1861

William Debenham

Frank Debenham was listed as a member of the household of William Debenham in the 1861 census. Other people in the household include Caroline Freebody and Henry Debenham also staying is George Freebody (Carolines Brother?) Visitor, Age 24, Unmarried, Commercial Clerk, born Harley, Berks.⁵

2 Apr 1871

Frank Debenham

He appeared in the 1871 census in 4 Fairfax Road, St. John's Parish, Hampstead, London, England

.⁶

3 Apr 1881

Frank Debenham

He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in 26 Up Ham Terrace, St. John's Parish, Marylebone, London, England

. Other people in the household include Alice Debenham, Edith Caroline Debenham, Francis John Debenham and Agnes Elizabeth Debenham Frank is enumerated but noted as being absent.⁷

2 Apr 1911

Frank Debenham

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 1 Fitzjohn Avenue, Hampstead, London, England

. Other people in the household include Alice Debenham, Agnes Elizabeth Debenham, Edith C Debenham, Edith E Stebbing, Edith M Spreadbury, Alice Coles, Gertrude Roberts, May Hustler and Charlotte Strickland.⁸

Occupation

Date

Occupation

between 1837 and 1914

J.P.⁹

7 Apr 1861

Commercial Clerk⁵

8 Apr 1863

Gentleman²

12 Jul 1865

Silk Mercer¹⁰

11 Sep 1867

Silk Mercer³

10 May 1870

Warehouseman³

2 Apr 1871

Warehouseman Employing between 100 & 200 Hands⁶

2 Apr 1911

Silk Merchant etc.⁸

Death, Burial & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

25 Jun 1896

London, England

Cyrus Daniell and Samuel Debenham was the Executor of the Estate of William Debenham on 25 Jun 1896 in London, England

; Effects £147023 7s. 11d.⁴

15 Jan 1917

Frank Debenham died on 15 Jan 1917 at age 79.⁴

Mar 1917

Hampstead, Middlesex, England

Frank's death was registered in the Mar 1917 quarter in the Hampstead registration district.¹¹

17 Mar 1917

London, England

The Probate of the Estate of Frank Debenham was Executed by Sir Ernest Ridley Debenham and Bernard John Ary on 17 Mar 1917 in London, England

; Effects £207931 12s. 1d Resworn £210131 17s. 4d.⁴

Last Edited=21 Jul 2025

Citations

[S258] Microfilm Marriages, St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.
[S1390] Microfilm Marriages, St. Saviour, Paddington, Westminster, 1856 - 1865.
[S1392] Microfilm Baptisms, All Souls, Hampstead, Camden, London, 1865 - 1920.
[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG 9; Piece: 90; Folio: 1; Page: 4; GSU roll: 542571."
[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 196; Folio: 1; Page: 2; GSU roll: 824589."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 165; Folio: 88; Page: 34; GSU roll: 1341036."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."
[S1547] OBE Frank Debenham, Seven Centuries Of Debenhams.
[S1391] Microfilm Marriages, St. Thomas , St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1858 to 1876.
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1917 Hampstead 1a 940."

Caroline Debenham¹

F, #2688, b. 20 Jun 1839

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Father*

William Debenham¹ b. 18 Apr 1794, d. 24 Sep 1863

Mother*

Caroline Freebody¹ b. 5 Apr 1799, d. Sep 1885

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 31 Mar 1839 and 29 Mar 1841

Chedington, Surrey, England

Caroline Debenham was born between 31 Mar 1839 and 29 Mar 1841 in Chedington, Surrey, England

.²

20 Jun 1839

She was born on 20 Jun 1839.¹

She was the daughter of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.¹

17 Oct 1839

St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

Caroline Debenham was baptized on 17 Oct 1839 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

30 Mar 1851

William Debenham

Caroline Debenham was listed as a member of the household of William Debenham in the 1851 census in 12 Welbeck Street, Cavendish Square, St. Marylebone, Middlesex, England

. Other people in the household include Caroline Freebody and Elizabeth Debenham.²

Last Edited=23 Feb 2024

Citations

[S258] Microfilm Marriages, St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.
[S27] 1851 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: HO107; Piece: 1487; Folio: 106; Page: 44; GSU roll: 87813."

Mary Debenham¹

F, #2689, b. 20 Mar 1842

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Father*

William Debenham¹ b. 18 Apr 1794, d. 24 Sep 1863

Mother*

Caroline Freebody¹ b. 5 Apr 1799, d. Sep 1885

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

20 Mar 1842

Mary Debenham was born on 20 Mar 1842.¹

She was the daughter of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.¹

Jun 1842

Marylebone, London, England

Her birth was registered in the Jun 1842 quarter in the Marylebone registration district.²

2 Sep 1842

St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

Mary Debenham was baptized on 2 Sep 1842 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.¹

Last Edited=1 Mar 2024

Citations

[S258] Microfilm Marriages, St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1842 Mary;ebone 1 167."

Edward Debenham¹

M, #2690, b. 5 Dec 1844, d. Jun 1846

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Father*

William Debenham¹ b. 18 Apr 1794, d. 24 Sep 1863

Mother*

Caroline Freebody¹ b. 5 Apr 1799, d. Sep 1885

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1844

Marylebone, London, England

His birth was registered in the Dec 1844 quarter in the Marylebone registration district.²

5 Dec 1844

Edward Debenham was born on 5 Dec 1844.¹

He was the son of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody.¹

9 Jan 1845

St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

Edward Debenham was baptized on 9 Jan 1845 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, England

.¹

Death, Burial & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

Jun 1846

Marylebone, London, England

Edward's death was registered in the Jun 1846 quarter in the Marylebone registration district.³

Last Edited=1 Mar 2024

Citations

[S258] Microfilm Marriages, St. Marylebone, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1844 Marylebone 1 156."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1846 1 122."

William Airy¹

M, #2691

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Father*

William Airy¹

On 8 Feb 1871, William Airy was living at Keysoe, Bedfordshire, England

.¹

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

William Airy was the son of William Airy.¹

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

8 Feb 1871

St. Mark, St. John's Wood, Westminster, England

William Airy married Caroline Debenham, daughter of William Debenham and Caroline Freebody, on 8 Feb 1871 in St. Mark, St. John's Wood, Westminster, England

.¹

Family: William Airy and Caroline Debenham

Occupation

Date

Occupation

8 Feb 1871

Clerk in Holy Orders¹

Last Edited=25 Oct 2013

Citations

[S260] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mark, St. John's Wood, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.

William Airy¹

M, #2692

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Child of William Airy

William Airy¹

Occupation

Date

Occupation

8 Feb 1871

Clergyman¹

Last Edited=25 Oct 2013

Citations

[S260] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mark, St. John's Wood, Westminster, 1754 to 1899.

Robert Debenham¹

M, #2693, b. 1755, d. 1818

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Father*

Thomas Debenham² b. 1728, d. 1778

Mother*

Mary (?)²

Robert Debenham was living at Depden, Suffolk, England

.²

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

1755

Robert Debenham was born in 1755.²

He was the son of Thomas Debenham and Mary (?)²

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

3 Nov 1785

All Saints Church, Stansfield, Suffolk, England

Robert Debenham married Elizabeth Bigsby on 3 Nov 1785 in All Saints Church, Stansfield, Suffolk, England

.³

Children of Robert Debenham and Elizabeth Bigsby

Mary Ann Debenham¹ b. before 16 Nov 1786
Elizabeth Debenham¹ b. 22 Nov 1787
Robert Debenham¹ b. 14 Jan 1789
Thomas Debenham¹ b. before 16 Sep 1790
Mary Debenham¹ b. 6 Aug 1792
William Debenham+³ b. 18 Apr 1794, d. 24 Sep 1863
Susan Debenham¹ b. before 4 Sep 1795
Sarah Debenham³ b. 25 Jun 1797
Henry Debenham³ b. before 21 Jul 1799
Jemima Debenham³ b. 15 Aug 1800
Bigsby Debenham¹ b. 7 Sep 1803

Death, Burial & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

1818

Robert Debenham died in 1818.²

Last Edited=28 Mar 2024

Citations

[S261] Website Debenham One-Name Study (http://www.debenham.org.uk).
[S1547] OBE Frank Debenham, Seven Centuries Of Debenhams.
[S30] IGI "unknown cd."

Elizabeth Bigsby¹

F, #2694

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Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

3 Nov 1785

All Saints Church, Stansfield, Suffolk, England

Elizabeth Bigsby married Robert Debenham, son of Thomas Debenham and Mary (?), on 3 Nov 1785 in All Saints Church, Stansfield, Suffolk, England

.¹

Children of Elizabeth Bigsby and Robert Debenham

Mary Ann Debenham² b. before 16 Nov 1786
Elizabeth Debenham² b. 22 Nov 1787
Robert Debenham² b. 14 Jan 1789
Thomas Debenham² b. before 16 Sep 1790
Mary Debenham² b. 6 Aug 1792
William Debenham+¹ b. 18 Apr 1794, d. 24 Sep 1863
Susan Debenham² b. before 4 Sep 1795
Sarah Debenham¹ b. 25 Jun 1797
Henry Debenham¹ b. before 21 Jul 1799
Jemima Debenham¹ b. 15 Aug 1800
Bigsby Debenham² b. 7 Sep 1803

Last Edited=23 Feb 2024

Citations

[S30] IGI "unknown cd."
[S261] Website Debenham One-Name Study (http://www.debenham.org.uk).

Sarah Debenham¹

F, #2695, b. 25 Jun 1797

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Father*

Robert Debenham¹ b. 1755, d. 1818

Mother*

Elizabeth Bigsby¹

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

25 Jun 1797

Sarah Debenham was born on 25 Jun 1797.²

She was the daughter of Robert Debenham and Elizabeth Bigsby.¹

2 Jul 1797

St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

Sarah Debenham was baptized on 2 Jul 1797 in St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

.²

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

23 Jan 1830

St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

Sarah Debenham married Alfred Sweeting on 23 Jan 1830 in St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

.²

Family: Sarah Debenham and Alfred Sweeting

Last Edited=23 Feb 2024

Citations

[S30] IGI "unknown cd."
[S261] Website Debenham One-Name Study (http://www.debenham.org.uk).

Jemima Debenham¹

F, #2696, b. 15 Aug 1800

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Father*

Robert Debenham¹ b. 1755, d. 1818

Mother*

Elizabeth Bigsby¹

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

15 Aug 1800

Jemima Debenham was born on 15 Aug 1800.²

She was the daughter of Robert Debenham and Elizabeth Bigsby.¹

17 Aug 1800

St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

Jemima Debenham was baptized on 17 Aug 1800 in St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

.²

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

28 Jun 1827

St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

Jemima Debenham married Joseph Bennett on 28 Jun 1827 in St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

.²

Family: Jemima Debenham and Joseph Bennett

Last Edited=23 Feb 2024

Citations

[S30] IGI "unknown cd."
[S261] Website Debenham One-Name Study (http://www.debenham.org.uk).

Henry Debenham¹

M, #2697, b. before 21 Jul 1799

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Father*

Robert Debenham¹ b. 1755, d. 1818

Mother*

Elizabeth Bigsby¹

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

before 21 Jul 1799

Henry Debenham was born before 21 Jul 1799.²

21 Jul 1799

St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

He was baptized on 21 Jul 1799 in St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

.²

He was the son of Robert Debenham and Elizabeth Bigsby.¹

Last Edited=23 Feb 2024

Citations

[S30] IGI "unknown cd."
[S261] Website Debenham One-Name Study (http://www.debenham.org.uk).

Mary Ann Debenham¹

F, #2698, b. before 16 Nov 1786

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Father*

Robert Debenham¹ b. 1755, d. 1818

Mother*

Elizabeth Bigsby¹

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

before 16 Nov 1786

Mary Ann Debenham was born before 16 Nov 1786.¹

16 Nov 1786

St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

She was baptized on 16 Nov 1786 in St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

.¹

She was the daughter of Robert Debenham and Elizabeth Bigsby.¹

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

22 Oct 1816

St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

Mary Ann Debenham married Thomas Coleman on 22 Oct 1816 in St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

.¹

Family: Mary Ann Debenham and Thomas Coleman

Last Edited=23 Feb 2024

Citations

[S261] Website Debenham One-Name Study (http://www.debenham.org.uk).

Elizabeth Debenham¹

F, #2699, b. 22 Nov 1787

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Father*

Robert Debenham¹ b. 1755, d. 1818

Mother*

Elizabeth Bigsby¹

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

22 Nov 1787

Elizabeth Debenham was born on 22 Nov 1787.¹

She was the daughter of Robert Debenham and Elizabeth Bigsby.¹

27 Dec 1787

St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

Elizabeth Debenham was baptized on 27 Dec 1787 in St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

.¹

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

1812

St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

Elizabeth Debenham married John Fowler Dove in 1812 in St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

.¹

Family: Elizabeth Debenham and John Fowler Dove

Last Edited=23 Feb 2024

Citations

[S261] Website Debenham One-Name Study (http://www.debenham.org.uk).

Robert Debenham¹

M, #2700, b. 14 Jan 1789

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Father*

Robert Debenham¹ b. 1755, d. 1818

Mother*

Elizabeth Bigsby¹

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

14 Jan 1789

Robert Debenham was born on 14 Jan 1789.¹

He was the son of Robert Debenham and Elizabeth Bigsby.¹

16 Feb 1789

St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

Robert Debenham was baptized on 16 Feb 1789 in St. Mary The Virgin, Depden, Suffolk, England

.¹

Last Edited=23 Feb 2024

Citations

[S261] Website Debenham One-Name Study (http://www.debenham.org.uk).