Sixth Generation (Continued)
Family of Vincent BESSANT (91) & Emma BESSANT

162. Henry BESSANT. Born on 11 Mar 1870 in Portishead. Occupation: Coal hewer.

On 19 Mar 1899 when Henry was 29, he married Emma Selina COOMBE, in St. Andrews Llwgnypia. Born in 1879.

They had the following children:
i. Elsie May. Born on 6 Jan 1900 in Tonypandy.

On 4 Aug 1923 when Elsie May was 23, she married Edwin George WALTERS, in Pontypridd. Born in 1901.
ii. William Henry Vincent. Born on 7 May 1901 in Tonypandy. William Henry Vincent died in Pontypridd on 5 Aug 1968, he was 67. Occupation: Colliery Rider (below ground)/excavator driver.

On 21 Dec 1924 when William Henry Vincent was 23, he married Beatrice MANLEY, in Pontypridd.
iii. Edward Charles. Born on 7 Jul 1903 in Tonnypandy. Edward Charles died in Colchester, Essex on 19 May 1968, he was 64. Occupation: Engineers Storeman.
iv. Edith. Born on 16 Feb 1906 in Tonypandy.

On 30 Jul 1927 when Edith was 21, she married Edgar LOUSMORE, son of Reuben LOUSMORE, in Pontypridd. Born in 1905.
v. Thomas John. Born on 13 Jun 1909 in Ystradyjodwg. Thomas John died in Pencoed, Glam on 6 Jan 1970, he was 60. Occupation: Coal Hewer&Carpenter, Building Contractor.

On 4 Aug 1934 when Thomas John was 25, he married Glenys Ida VATER, in Pontypridd. Born in 1910.
vi. Bertram. Born on 4 May 1912 in Llantrisant.

Born. 68 Meyler St. Thomastown, Llantrisant
vii. Gladys Irene. Born on 22 Oct 1914 in Llantrisant.
viii. Leonard. Born on 22 Oct 1914 in Llantrisant. Leonard died in Glam. on 7 Sep 1971, he was 56. Occupation: Lab.
ix. Doris Irene. Born on 31 Jul 1918 in Llantrisant.
x. Douglas. Born on 14 Jan 1919 in Llantrisant.

163. William Thomas (Thomas) BESSANT. Born on 3 Jun 1873 in Clapton. William Thomas (Thomas) died in Portishead on 17 Feb 1938, he was 64. William Thomas (Thomas) was baptized in Clapton in Gordano on 31 Aug 1873. Occupation: Fitter.

On 18 Apr 1901 when William Thomas (Thomas) was 27, he married Annie Eliza Ellen PURSER, in Clapton-in-Gordano. Born in 1877. Annie Eliza Ellen died in Portishead on 10 Mar 1965, she was 88.

They had the following children:
i. Edith Ellen. Born on 1 Jan 1902 in Clapton.

On 20 Oct 1930 when Edith Ellen was 28, she married Thomas Edwin SHEPHERD, son of Issac SHEPHERD, in Bristol. Occupation: Merchant Sea-man.
ii. Nora. Born on 11 Jan 1903 in Portbury.
iii. Walter Vincent. Born on 13 Sep 1904 in Portbury. Walter Vincent died in Clapton in Gordano on 2 May 1909, he was 4.
iv. Margaret Olive. Born on 29 Jul 1906 in Portbury. Margaret Olive died on 29 Jul 1906.
v. Ada Emma. Born on 4 Sep 1907 in Portbury.

On 23 Feb 1935 when Ada Emma was 27, she married Vernon Sidney EDWARDS, in Portishead. Born in 1906.
vi. Thomas Harold. Born on 11 Oct 1908 in Portbury. Thomas Harold died in Portishead on 14 Jun 1931, he was 22.
vii. George. Born on 11 Sep 1910 in Clapton-in-Gordano. George died in Bristol on 24 May 1967, he was 56.
viii. John Daniel. Born on 2 Jun 1912 in Portishead. John Daniel died in Bristol on 25 Nov 1981, he was 69.

On 27 May 1937 when John Daniel was 24, he married Harriet Emily LEWIS, in Bristol. Harriet Emily died in 1980 in Weston.
ix. Albert Henry. Born on 2 Dec 1913 in Portishead. Albert Henry died in Portishead on 20 Aug 1990, he was 76. Occupation: Mechanical Maintanance.

On 11 Feb 1939 when Albert Henry was 25, he married Lilian Frances Mary ARROWSMITH, in Weston super Mare. Born on 12 Feb 1915.
x. Elizabeth Annie. Born on 18 Jan 1915 in Portishead.

On 23 Dec 1939 when Elizabeth Annie was 24, she married Reginald John HASKINS, in Portishead. Born in 1914.
xi. Ethel Mary. Born on 24 Oct 1916 in Portishead.
xii. Arthur Stanley. Born on 1 Dec 1918 in Portishead. Arthur Stanley died in Portishead on 7 Nov 1955, he was 36.

In 1953 when Arthur Stanley was 34, he married Ruth GLASSENBURY, in Weston.
xiii. Nellie. Born on 14 Aug 1921 in Portishead.

On 24 Sep 1945 when Nellie was 24, she married Frances William George CLOUDSLEY, in Portishead. Born in 1920.

164. Walter George (George) BESSANT. Born on 24 Dec 1875 in Portbury. Walter George (George) died in Pontypridd in 1952, he was 76. Walter George (George) was baptized in Portbury on 30 Jan 1876.

On 25 Dec 1899 when Walter George (George) was 24, he married Mary Alice JEFFERIES, in The Register Office Pontypridd. Born in 1880.

They had the following children:
207 i. William George (1900-)
ii. Stephen John. Born on 7 Apr 1902 in Pontypridd. Stephen John died in Pontypridd on 23 Mar 1951, he was 48.

Inquest Electric shock.

On 10 Sep 1927 when Stephen John was 25, he married Doris FRANCES, in Pontypridd Register Office. Born in 1907.
iii. Elizabeth Mary. Born on 23 Jan 1904 in Pontypridd.

On 23 Jan 1928 when Elizabeth Mary was 24, she married Charles John PRIOR, in Pontypridd, Glam. Born in 1903.
iv. Edwin Charles. Born on 13 Dec 1906 in Pontypridd. Edwin Charles died in Twickenham, Middlesex on 18 Mar 1976, he was 69. Occupation: Store keeper.

On 12 Jan 1935 when Edwin Charles was 28, he married Gwendoline Louisa LONG, daughter of Bemjamin LONG, in Surrey. Born in 1906.
v. Ada. Born on 11 Jun 1908 in Ystradyfodwg.
vi. Robert James. Born on 17 Jan 1910 in Ystradyfodwg. Robert James died in Pontypridd on 16 Aug 1974, he was 64. Occupation: Boiler House Attendant.
vii. Alice. Born on 17 May 1911 in Rhondda.
viii. Emma. Born on 13 Jun 1913 in Pontypridd.
ix. Elsie May. Born on 30 Jun 1915 in Pontypridd.
x. Louisa. Born on 18 May 1917 in Pontypridd.

In 1936 when Louisa was 18, she married Haydn DANIELS, in Pontypridd.
xi. Walter. Born on 22 Jan 1919 in Pontypridd.

On 23 Jul 1949 when Walter was 30, he married Alice Maud HUGHES, in Pontypridd Register Office. Born on 30 Dec 1905.
xii. Irene. Born on 31 Aug 1920 in Pontypridd.
xiii. Evelyn. Born on 22 Jun 1922 in Pontypridd.
xiv. Vincent. Born on 19 Aug 1923 in Pontypridd.
xv. Royden. Born on 26 Jun 1926 in Pontypridd.

165. Samuel BESSANT. Born on 21 Feb 1878 in Clapton. Samuel died in Pontypool, Glam on 3 Nov 1950, he was 72. Samuel was baptized in Clapton in Gordano on 31 Mar 1878.

On 18 Dec 1899 when Samuel was 21, he first married Eliza Jane SCOUFIELD, in The Register Office Pontypridd. Born in 1878 in Townwater, Carmarthan. Eliza Jane died in Pontypool, Monmouth on 2 Sep 1937, she was 59.

They had the following children:
i. Elizabeth Emma. Born on 5 Apr 1901 in N.W. Portishead.

On 26 Feb 1921 when Elizabeth Emma was 19, she married Stanley JONES, in Pontypool Monmouth. Born in 1900.
ii. Ada Mary. Born on 5 Nov 1902 in Liannon. Ada Mary died in Pontypool on 27 Oct 1990, she was 87. Occupation: Factory Worker.
iii. Ruth. Born on 6 Dec 1904 in Bridgend.
iv. Sarah. Born on 9 Jan 1906 in Pontypool.

On 26 Dec 1929 when Sarah was 23, she married Thomas John EVANS, in Trevethin Monmouth. Born in 1905.
v. Vincent Henry. Born on 26 Feb 1908 in Pontypool. Vincent Henry died in Pontypool on 7 Mar 1969, he was 61. Occupation: Collier.

On 25 Dec 1929 when Vincent Henry was 21, he married Ceinwen Ceriwen BOOTH, in Pontrewynydd Monmouth. Born in 1910.
vi. Wilfred Samuel. Born on 28 May 1909 in Pontypool. Wilfred Samuel died in Rochdale in 1977, he was 67.

In 1959 when Wilfred Samuel was 49, he married Doris FISH, in Littlebrough.
vii. Edward Charles. Born on 11 Jun 1912 in Pontypool.

On 26 Dec 1935 when Edward Charles was 23, he married Eunice Margaret BROOKS, in Trevethin Monmouth. Born in 1916.
viii. Olwen. Born on 13 Jul 1914 in Pontypool.

On 29 Sep 1934 when Olwen was 20, she married Richard Ivor PRICE, in Trevethin Monmouth. Born in 1912.
ix. Berenice Lilian. Born on 4 Mar 1921 in Pontypool Monmouth.

On 26 Jul 1941 when Berenice Lilian was 20, she married William John WILLIAMS, in Pontypool Monmouth Register Office. Born in 1918.
x. Theresa Eileen. Born on 7 Mar 1924 in Pontypool.

On 29 Sep 1942 when Theresa Eileen was 18, she married Douglas John TIDY, in Trevethin Monmouth. Born in 1921.

On 31 Jan 1942 when Samuel was 63, he second married Elizabeth VIRGIN, in Pontypool, Register Office. Born in 1880.

166. Joseph John BESSANT. Born on 20 Aug 1879 in Portbury. Joseph John died in Wells on 22 Sep 1953, he was 74. Occupation: Coal Miner.

Went to London in 1890 to live with his mother. (See Clapton in Gordano, School Records.)

On 14 Apr 1909 when Joseph John was 29, he married Alice Maude COOLING, daughter of Charles COOLING (24 Oct 1839-) & Ellen (1843-), in Llanhilleth Mons. Born in 1881.

They had the following children:
i. Margaret Ellen. Born on 12 Dec 1909 in Abertillery. Margaret Ellen died in Dec 1909 in Pontypool Monmouth.
ii. Violet Ethnee. Born on 31 Mar 1911 in Abertillery. Violet Ethnee died in 1911 in Bristol.
iii. Joseph John. Born on 7 Jun 1912 in Llanhilleth. Joseph John died in 1913 in Pontypool Monmouth.
iv. Alice Maud. Born on 19 Jun 1913 in Llanhilleth.
v. Ellen. Born on 24 Dec 1915 in Llanhilleth.
vi. Ivy Doreen. Born on 8 Oct 1917 in Llanhilleth.

On 19 Dec 1942 when Ivy Doreen was 25, she married Francis Robert ANDO, in Portishead. Born in 1914.
vii. Dorothy May. Born on 11 Feb 1919 in Llanhilleth. Dorothy May died in 1919 in Pontypool Monmouth.

167. Elizabeth Waterman BESSANT. Born on 23 Mar 1882 in Portbury.

On 26 Sep 1905 when Elizabeth Waterman was 23, she married Edward James WENT, in St. Peters Portsea. Born in 1881.

They had the following children:
i. Lilian G. Born in 1911 in Epping.
ii. Reuben G. Born in 1918 in Colchester.

168. Edward Charles BESSANT. Born on 29 May 1885 in Portbury. Edward Charles died in Clapton in Gordano on 21 Jan 1966, he was 80.

On 24 Feb 1908 when Edward Charles was 22, he married Minnie BRADBEER, in Register Office Bristol. Born in 1887. Minnie died in Clapton in Gordano on 26 Jul 1955, she was 68.

They had the following children:
i. Emma Rhoda May. Born on 29 Aug 1908 in Wrawall.

On 31 Aug 1929 when Emma Rhoda May was 21, she married Rupert Edward SOUTHEY, in Portbury.
ii. Winifred Annie. Born on 26 Sep 1911 in Charlton Wraxall.

On 20 Aug 1932 when Winifred Annie was 20, she married Frederick Charles OGBORNE, in Portishead. Born in 1910.
iii. Minnie. Born on 29 Jun 1913 in Wraxall.

On 3 Apr 1937 when Minnie was 23, she married Harold Geoffrey SOUTHEY, in Portishead. Born in 1913.

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