John Lanchester
M, #786, b. 20 December 1807, d. before 24 September 1894
John was born at North Lopham, Norfolk, England, on 20 December 1807.1 He was the son of William Lanchester and Sarah Jolly. He was baptized at North Lopham Parish Church, North Lopham, Norfolk, England, on 27 December 1807. Religion: Church of England.1 John Lanchester was an agricultural labourer. He married Martha Mison at Fersfield Parish Church, Fersfield, Norfolk, England, on 7 October 1833.2
He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census at Thwaite Green, Fersfield, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Lanchester, 30; Martha Lanchester, 30; Sophia Maria Lanchester, 9; Walter Lanchester, 7; Haylock Lanchester, 3; Henry Lanchester, 1.3
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Dam Green, Kenninghall, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Lankaster (sic), head; Martha Lankaster (sic), wife; Walter Lankaster (sic), son; Haylock Lankaster (sic), daughter; Henry Lankaster (sic), son; Feargus O'Connor Lankaster (sic), son.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at Common, Fersfield, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Lanchester, head; Martha Lanchester, wife; Furgus Lanchester, son; Anna Lanchester, daughter.5
He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at Common, Fersfield, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Lanchester, head; Martha Lanchester, wife; Furgeson (sic) Lanchester, son.6
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at Common, Fersfield, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Lanchester, head; Martha Lanchester, wife.7
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Common, Fersfield, Norfolk, England. John Lanchester was the only person recorded in the household.8
John died before 24 September 1894 at Kenninghall, Norfolk, England. His body was interred on 24 September 1894 at Fersfield, Norfolk, England, at Fersfield Parish Church.9
He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census at Thwaite Green, Fersfield, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Lanchester, 30; Martha Lanchester, 30; Sophia Maria Lanchester, 9; Walter Lanchester, 7; Haylock Lanchester, 3; Henry Lanchester, 1.3
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Dam Green, Kenninghall, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Lankaster (sic), head; Martha Lankaster (sic), wife; Walter Lankaster (sic), son; Haylock Lankaster (sic), daughter; Henry Lankaster (sic), son; Feargus O'Connor Lankaster (sic), son.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at Common, Fersfield, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Lanchester, head; Martha Lanchester, wife; Furgus Lanchester, son; Anna Lanchester, daughter.5
He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at Common, Fersfield, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Lanchester, head; Martha Lanchester, wife; Furgeson (sic) Lanchester, son.6
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at Common, Fersfield, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Lanchester, head; Martha Lanchester, wife.7
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Common, Fersfield, Norfolk, England. John Lanchester was the only person recorded in the household.8
John died before 24 September 1894 at Kenninghall, Norfolk, England. His body was interred on 24 September 1894 at Fersfield, Norfolk, England, at Fersfield Parish Church.9
Children of John Lanchester and Martha Mison
- Sophia Maria Lanchester b. b 8 Apr 1832
- Walter Lanchester+ b. b 28 Dec 1834, d. 1921
- James Lanchester b. b 24 Jun 1836, d. b 4 Sep 1836
- Haylock Lanchester+ b. 16 Oct 1837, d. 31 Jul 1921
- Henry Albert Lanchester b. b 26 Dec 1840
- Fergus O'Connor Lanchester+ b. c 1849, d. b 14 Oct 1929
- Anna Lanchester b. c 1856
Citations
- [S273] John Lanchester, Baptism entry, "John, Son of William Lanchester and Sarah his wife / late Sarah Jolly Spinster / was Born Decr 20 and privately baptized Decr 27 1807."
- [S251] John Lanchester to Martha Mison, OPR Marriage entry, "John Lanchester of this Parifh and Martha Mison of this Parifh were married in this Church by Banns this Seventh Day of October in the Year One thoufand eight hundred and thirty three. In the Prefence of William Mison, Lydia Punt."
- [S395] 1841, English Census, "John Lanchester, aged 30, born in Norfolk, agricultural labourer, resident in Thwaite Green, Fersfield."
- [S223] 1851, English Census, "John Lankaster (sic), head, married, aged 41, born in Kenninghall, Norfolk, agricultural labourer, resident at Dam Green."
- [S222] 1861, English Census, "John Lanchester, head, married, aged 56, born in North Lopham, Norfolk, agricultural labourer, resident at Common."
- [S221] 1871, English Census, "John Lanchester, head, married, aged 66, born in Lopham, Norfolk, agricultural labourer, resident at Common."
- [S220] 1881, English Census, "John Lanchester, head, married, aged 76, born in North Lopham, Norfolk, farm labourer, resident at Common."
- [S219] 1891, English Census, "John Lanchester, head, widower, aged 87, born in North Lopham, Norfolk, resident at Common."
- [S369] John Lanchester, Burial entry, "John Lanchester, Kenninghall, buried Sept 24 1894, aged 87."