Northleach, Gloucestershire, England is an ancient town. It has been in existence since the late 8th century. At that time, there was a manor spreading over 4,000 acres. It was called "Leach" after the Leach River, running close by. Northleach came into existence to distinguish this 40 acre (approximately ¼ mile) northern hamlet from the others along the Leach River. In addition to Northleach's ancient manor, a Benedictine abbey with a cathedral was established there 1541. Later, this church would be known as the Anglican Church of St Peter and St Paul, due to Henry VIII's "change" of religion forced upon the people in 1534. The tiny village was laid out with plots of land arranged about a Y shape, with the market square at the junction of the arms of the Y. During the late Middle Ages, the town served as a distribution center for the wool trade which continued for several centuries.
By in 1801, Northleach had 664 inhabitants. Some families had been there for over a century. The Bees and Barnards were 2 of them. It was natural that they would be blessed with a marriage between a stone mason's family and carpenter's. Ann Bee was 29 and Joseph Barnard, 23, when they were wed. Joseph was likely the child of another stone mason and neighbor, John Barnard and his wife, Hannah.
The 1841 census, showed our new family, happily ensconced in their home. Joseph was recorded as being 20 and Ann, 25. The 1841 census was considered to be the first modern UK census. Each householder was required to complete a census form which contained each person's address as well as the names, ages, sexes, occupations and places of birth for each individual. However, some census recorders, in the final tally, rounded the inhabitants ages, thus we have a younger family than when Joseph and Ann married.
In 1842, Ann's mother, Sarah passed away. She had been ill, and likely had not attended Sarah's wedding, since her name did not appear on wedding certificate.
Over the years ahead, Joseph appears to be regularly employed, though much of the village's homes were built of wood.
Northleach was an important link for passengers traveling back and forth from London for many years, until the railroad arrived at Cirencester, some 10 miles away.
Ann and Joseph never had any children. Occasionally, they would take in a lodger. Joseph and Ann were married nearly 36 years when Ann passed. Joseph remarried, this time, to a younger woman, Sarah Martin, 20 years his junior. This marriage was blessed with a child, Charlotte, in 1880. Sarah died about a year later. Joseph was forced, possibly by his own death to eventually send Charlotte to live with her aunt, Charlotte Martin. Charlotte Barnard continued to live and enjoy life, marrying Frank Willets in the 1900's, and having children of her own. She passed in 1954 at the age of 78.
*Note: Ann's birthday is her baptismal date. Thank you Australian cousin, Linda Necia for finding Ann so I could write about her.
By in 1801, Northleach had 664 inhabitants. Some families had been there for over a century. The Bees and Barnards were 2 of them. It was natural that they would be blessed with a marriage between a stone mason's family and carpenter's. Ann Bee was 29 and Joseph Barnard, 23, when they were wed. Joseph was likely the child of another stone mason and neighbor, John Barnard and his wife, Hannah.
The 1841 census, showed our new family, happily ensconced in their home. Joseph was recorded as being 20 and Ann, 25. The 1841 census was considered to be the first modern UK census. Each householder was required to complete a census form which contained each person's address as well as the names, ages, sexes, occupations and places of birth for each individual. However, some census recorders, in the final tally, rounded the inhabitants ages, thus we have a younger family than when Joseph and Ann married.
In 1842, Ann's mother, Sarah passed away. She had been ill, and likely had not attended Sarah's wedding, since her name did not appear on wedding certificate.
Over the years ahead, Joseph appears to be regularly employed, though much of the village's homes were built of wood.
Northleach was an important link for passengers traveling back and forth from London for many years, until the railroad arrived at Cirencester, some 10 miles away.
Ann and Joseph never had any children. Occasionally, they would take in a lodger. Joseph and Ann were married nearly 36 years when Ann passed. Joseph remarried, this time, to a younger woman, Sarah Martin, 20 years his junior. This marriage was blessed with a child, Charlotte, in 1880. Sarah died about a year later. Joseph was forced, possibly by his own death to eventually send Charlotte to live with her aunt, Charlotte Martin. Charlotte Barnard continued to live and enjoy life, marrying Frank Willets in the 1900's, and having children of her own. She passed in 1954 at the age of 78.
*Note: Ann's birthday is her baptismal date. Thank you Australian cousin, Linda Necia for finding Ann so I could write about her.
Northleach, Gloucestershire, England is an ancient town. It has been in existence since the late 8th century. At that time, there was a manor spreading over 4,000 acres. It was called "Leach" after the Leach River, running close by. Northleach came into existence to distinguish this 40 acre (approximately ¼ mile) northern hamlet from the others along the Leach River. In addition to Northleach's ancient manor, a Benedictine abbey with a cathedral was established there 1541. Later, this church would be known as the Anglican Church of St Peter and St Paul, due to Henry VIII's "change" of religion forced upon the people in 1534. The tiny village was laid out with plots of land arranged about a Y shape, with the market square at the junction of the arms of the Y. During the late Middle Ages, the town served as a distribution center for the wool trade which continued for several centuries.
By in 1801, Northleach had 664 inhabitants. Some families had been there for over a century. The Bees and Barnards were 2 of them. It was natural that they would be blessed with a marriage between a stone mason's family and carpenter's. Ann Bee was 29 and Joseph Barnard, 23, when they were wed. Joseph was likely the child of another stone mason and neighbor, John Barnard and his wife, Hannah.
The 1841 census, showed our new family, happily ensconced in their home. Joseph was recorded as being 20 and Ann, 25. The 1841 census was considered to be the first modern UK census. Each householder was required to complete a census form which contained each person's address as well as the names, ages, sexes, occupations and places of birth for each individual. However, some census recorders, in the final tally, rounded the inhabitants ages, thus we have a younger family than when Joseph and Ann married.
In 1842, Ann's mother, Sarah passed away. She had been ill, and likely had not attended Sarah's wedding, since her name did not appear on wedding certificate.
Over the years ahead, Joseph appears to be regularly employed, though much of the village's homes were built of wood.
Northleach was an important link for passengers traveling back and forth from London for many years, until the railroad arrived at Cirencester, some 10 miles away.
Ann and Joseph never had any children. Occasionally, they would take in a lodger. Joseph and Ann were married nearly 36 years when Ann passed. Joseph remarried, this time, to a younger woman, Sarah Martin, 20 years his junior. This marriage was blessed with a child, Charlotte, in 1880. Sarah died about a year later. Joseph was forced, possibly by his own death to eventually send Charlotte to live with her aunt, Charlotte Martin. Charlotte Barnard continued to live and enjoy life, marrying Frank Willets in the 1900's, and having children of her own. She passed in 1954 at the age of 78.
*Note: Ann's birthday is her baptismal date. Thank you Australian cousin, Linda Necia for finding Ann so I could write about her.
By in 1801, Northleach had 664 inhabitants. Some families had been there for over a century. The Bees and Barnards were 2 of them. It was natural that they would be blessed with a marriage between a stone mason's family and carpenter's. Ann Bee was 29 and Joseph Barnard, 23, when they were wed. Joseph was likely the child of another stone mason and neighbor, John Barnard and his wife, Hannah.
The 1841 census, showed our new family, happily ensconced in their home. Joseph was recorded as being 20 and Ann, 25. The 1841 census was considered to be the first modern UK census. Each householder was required to complete a census form which contained each person's address as well as the names, ages, sexes, occupations and places of birth for each individual. However, some census recorders, in the final tally, rounded the inhabitants ages, thus we have a younger family than when Joseph and Ann married.
In 1842, Ann's mother, Sarah passed away. She had been ill, and likely had not attended Sarah's wedding, since her name did not appear on wedding certificate.
Over the years ahead, Joseph appears to be regularly employed, though much of the village's homes were built of wood.
Northleach was an important link for passengers traveling back and forth from London for many years, until the railroad arrived at Cirencester, some 10 miles away.
Ann and Joseph never had any children. Occasionally, they would take in a lodger. Joseph and Ann were married nearly 36 years when Ann passed. Joseph remarried, this time, to a younger woman, Sarah Martin, 20 years his junior. This marriage was blessed with a child, Charlotte, in 1880. Sarah died about a year later. Joseph was forced, possibly by his own death to eventually send Charlotte to live with her aunt, Charlotte Martin. Charlotte Barnard continued to live and enjoy life, marrying Frank Willets in the 1900's, and having children of her own. She passed in 1954 at the age of 78.
*Note: Ann's birthday is her baptismal date. Thank you Australian cousin, Linda Necia for finding Ann so I could write about her.
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