Martha Mison
F, #787, b. 2 December 1807, d. 20 January 1886
Martha was born at Fersfield, Norfolk, England, on 2 December 1807.1 She was the daughter of Samuel Mison and Mary Crick. She was baptized at Fersfield Parish Church, Fersfield, Norfolk, England, on 4 December 1807. Religion: Church of England.1 She married John Lanchester at Fersfield Parish Church, Fersfield, Norfolk, England, on 7 October 1833.2 As of 7 October 1833, her married name was Martha Lanchester. She was the informant for Haylock Lanchester's birth at Fersfield, Norfolk, England, on 16 October 1837.3,4
She was listed as a member of the 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, 1.5
She was listed as head of household's wife 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.6
She was listed as head of household's wife 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.7
She was listed as head of household's wife 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.8
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at Common, Fersfield, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Lanchester, head; Martha Lanchester, wife.9
Martha died on 20 January 1886 at Fersfield, Norfolk, England, at age 78.10 Her body was interred on 25 January 1886 at Fersfield, Norfolk, England, at Fersfield Parish Church.10
She was listed as a member of the 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, 1.5
She was listed as head of household's wife 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.6
She was listed as head of household's wife 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.7
She was listed as head of household's wife 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.8
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at Common, Fersfield, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Lanchester, head; Martha Lanchester, wife.9
Martha died on 20 January 1886 at Fersfield, Norfolk, England, at age 78.10 Her body was interred on 25 January 1886 at Fersfield, Norfolk, England, at Fersfield Parish Church.10
Children of Martha Mison and John Lanchester
- 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
- [S334] Martha Mison, Baptism entry, "Martha, Daur. of Samuel Mison and Mary his wife / late Mary Crick, Spinster / was born December 2nd 1807 - Baptized privately December 4th 1807. Received in to the Church October 15th 1823."
- [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."
- [S765] Haylock Lanchester, Birth registration, "1837, 16th October, 30 minutes past 10 O'Clock at night, Fersfield. Haylock, Girl. Father: John Lanchester. Mother: Martha Lanchester formerly Mison. Occupation of father: Labourer. Informant: Martha Lanchester Mother Fersfield. Registered: 11th November, Thomas Rackham Registrar."
- [S1005] Barbara Southward, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Barbara Southward of Southend on Sea, England.
- [S395] 1841, English Census, "Martha Lanchester, aged 30, born in Norfolk, resident in Thwaite Green, Fersfield."
- [S223] 1851, English Census, "Martha Lankaster (sic), wife, married, aged 41, born in Kenninghall, Norfolk, resident at Dam Green."
- [S222] 1861, English Census, "Martha Lanchester, wife, married, aged 56, born in Fersfield, Norfolk, agricultural labourer's wife, resident at Common."
- [S221] 1871, English Census, "Martha Lanchester, wife, married, aged 66, born in Fersfield, Norfolk, resident at Common."
- [S220] 1881, English Census, "Martha Lanchester, wife, married, aged 76, born in Fersfield, Norfolk, resident at Common."
- [S370] Martha Lanchester, Burial entry, "Martha Lanchester, Fersfield, buried Jan 25 1886, aged 82 (died Jan 20 1886)."