2. Henry BIGGS
From Mr P R Evans
Searchroom Archivist gloucester archivist
Our ref: EN/JLM/PRE/HNThe other two Biggs found listed in the register for this period are :
Thomas Biggs, who joined on 25 October 1847, who came from Huline Chapel,
Cheshire and was previously a labourer; and Henry Biggs who joined on 25
September 1848, who came from English Bicknor, Coleford and whose prior
occupation was a labourer. Unfortunately neither of these gentlemen
correlate with the details you have providedWe also searched the list of police personnel files, but again found no
reference to a file for Richard (QW/Y/1/6).Email from Jim Aston sent 13.9.2005
On the marriage certificate between John Marfell & Sarah Jane Biggs, her father is shown as Superintendant Constable, however a census report shows differently on her widowed mother's census in 1881:CHELTENHAM - Part 24 - 1851 Census Gloucestershire
P.R.O. Reference # HO 107/1973
Part of Cheltenham City
Pages 54
Persons 475 Male 535 Female 1010 Total
Enumerator Thomas Griffiths 1851 Census Cheltenham
107
BIGGS Henry 33 Policeman English Bicknor
Elizabeth 32 Herefordshire Garway
Sarah 5 Gloucester City
Richard Thomas 3 Ashleworth
Elizabeth 1 Cleeve
Email from Jim Aston sent 13.9.2005
1851 Census Cheltenham 107
BIGGS Henry 33 Policeman English Bicknor
Elizabeth 32 Herefordshire Garway
Sarah 5 Gloucester City
Richard Thomas 3 Ashleworth
Elizabeth 1 CleeveEmail from Jim Aston sent 13.9.2005
1871Census Stantn Lacy Ludlow
Elizabeth Biggs Heasd Widow 51 Herefordshire
Elizabeth 21 Teacher Chelt
William 19 Clerk in Co. Court Chelt
Esther K grandtr 4 Herefordshire
William K Dodd 25 Lodger Land Agents Clerk LudlowEmail from Jim Aston sent 13.9.2005
1881 Census
Dwelling: Gravel Hill
Census Place: Stanton Lacy, Shropshire, England
Source: FHL Film 1341629 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2614 Folio 77 Page 5
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Elizabeth BIGGS W 61 F Garvey, Hereford, England Rel: Head Occ: Solicitors Clerks Widow
Richd.Thos. BIGGS U 33 M Ashley Worth, Gloucester, England Rel: Son Occ: Drapers Assistant
William BIGGS W 29 M Cheltenham, Gloucester, England Rel: Son Occ: Writing Clerk
Henrietta WALTON M 27 F Longmaston, Gloucester, England Rel: Daur Occ: Drapers Wife
Esther Kate MARFELL 14 F Linton, Hereford, England Rel: Grand Daur Occ: Scholar
Thomas HADDON 8 M Oakengates, Shropshire, England Rel: Grand Son Occ: Scholar
Mary Elizabeth WALTON 8 m F Bewdley, Worcester, England Rel: Grand DaurEmail from Jim Aston sent 13.9.2005
1891 Census Ludlow
Richard T Biggs Head 43 Draper Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Mother Widow 70 Herefordshire
Sarah J Marfell niece Drapers Asst, Linton
Kelly's Directory of Shropshire, 1891 and
Kelly's Directory of Herefordshire & Shropshire, 1895. [Part 2: Shropshire]
General Draper in 8 Broad Street, LudlowEmail from Jim Aston sent 13.9.2005
1851 Census Cheltenham 107
BIGGS Henry 33 Policeman English Bicknor
Elizabeth 32 Herefordshire Garway
Sarah 5 Gloucester City
Richard Thomas 3 Ashleworth
Elizabeth 1 CleeveEmail from Jim Aston sent 13.9.2005
1881 Census
Dwelling: Gravel Hill
Census Place: Stanton Lacy, Shropshire, England
Source: FHL Film 1341629 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2614 Folio 77 Page 5
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Elizabeth BIGGS W 61 F Garvey, Hereford, England Rel: Head Occ: Solicitors Clerks Widow
Richd.Thos. BIGGS U 33 M Ashley Worth, Gloucester, England Rel: Son Occ: Drapers Assistant
William BIGGS W 29 M Cheltenham, Gloucester, England Rel: Son Occ: Writing Clerk
Henrietta WALTON M 27 F Longmaston, Gloucester, England Rel: Daur Occ: Drapers Wife
Esther Kate MARFELL 14 F Linton, Hereford, England Rel: Grand Daur Occ: Scholar
Thomas HADDON 8 M Oakengates, Shropshire, England Rel: Grand Son Occ: Scholar
Mary Elizabeth WALTON 8 m F Bewdley, Worcester, England Rel: Grand DaurEmail from Jim Aston sent 13.9.2005
1891 Census Ludlow
Richard T Biggs Head 43 Draper Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Mother Widow 70 Herefordshire
Sarah J Marfell niece Drapers Asst, LintonPossible 1901 entry
1901 census details
Name Age Est Birth Relation Gender Born
Richard T Biggs 53 abt 1848 Head Male Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Civil parish: Ludlow
Ecclesiastical parish: Ludlow St Lawrence
Town: Ludlow
County/Island: Herefordshire
Registration district: Ludlow
Sub-registration district: Ludlow
ED, institution, or vessel: 6
Household schedule number: 167Also in house Eliza Read age 57
1881 census
Elizabeth HINE Head W Female 62 Diddlebury, Shropshire, England Timber Merchant
Buckley HINE Son U Male 29 Stanton Lacy, Shropshire, England Brick Manufacturer & Merchant
Richard HINE Son U Male 24 Stanton Lacy, Shropshire, England Stone Mason (Journeyman)
Francis HINE Son U Male 23 Stanton Lacy, Shropshire, England Joiner (Journeyman)
Ann HINE Daur U Female 21 Stanton Lacy, Shropshire, England
Gravel Hill, Stanton Lacy, Shropshire, England
PRO Reference RG11 2614 / 77 Page 61891 census
SURNAME FORENAMES PAGE RELATIONSHIP SCHEDULE ADDRESS AGE OCCUPATION PLACE OF BIRTH
Hine Elizabeth 10(70) Head, Wid 72 Gravel Hill 67 Timber Merchant Ludlow 909
Hine Annie 10(70) Daughter 72 Gravel Hill 25 East Hamlet 910
Hine Buckley 10(70) Son 72 Gravel Hill 39 Timber Merchant East Hamlet 911
Hine Richard 10(70) Son 72 Gravel Hill 31 Stone Mason East Hamlet 912
Hine Francis 10(70) Son 72 Gravel Hill 29 Carpenter East Hamlet 913Did she die in child birth? There is a recorded Annie Lilian Biggs in Qtr June 1897 which coincides with Ann's death and carries her name. Also may show a "shorgun wedding"?
Slater's Directory of Glos, Herefs, Mon, Shrops & Wales, 1868
National Schools - Lower Gaolford
Elizabeth BIGGS - infant's mistressEmail from Jim Aston sent 13.9.2005
1851 Census Cheltenham 107
BIGGS Henry 33 Policeman English Bicknor
Elizabeth 32 Herefordshire Garway
Sarah 5 Gloucester City
Richard Thomas 3 Ashleworth
Elizabeth 1 CleeveEmail from Jim Aston sent 13.9.2005
1871Census Stantn Lacy Ludlow
Elizabeth Biggs Heasd Widow 51 Herefordshire
Elizabeth 21 Teacher Chelt
William 19 Clerk in Co. Court Chelt
Esther K grandtr 4 Herefordshire
William K Dodd 25 Lodger Land Agents Clerk Ludlow
`William is shown as a widower in the 1881 census. The BMD (March 2006) shows two possible marriages for Qtr June 1877 (search was 1868 to 1881). Ellen FARMER & Ann HADDON. The BMD was then searched for deaths between 1877 and 1881 and there was one possibility. Ann BIGGS age 31. Was this is childbirth? There is another Ludlow death registered of an Emily BIGGS age 0. worth checking.
Other possible marriage is in 1898. This is also worth checking.
Marriages Jun 1898
Biggs William Ludlow 6a 1125
Hughes Alice Winifred Ludlow 6a 1125Email from Jim Aston sent 13.9.2005
1871Census Stantn Lacy Ludlow
Elizabeth Biggs Heasd Widow 51 Herefordshire
Elizabeth 21 Teacher Chelt
William 19 Clerk in Co. Court Chelt
Esther K grandtr 4 Herefordshire
William K Dodd 25 Lodger Land Agents Clerk LudlowEmail from Jim Aston sent 13.9.2005
1881 Census
Dwelling: Gravel Hill
Census Place: Stanton Lacy, Shropshire, England
Source: FHL Film 1341629 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2614 Folio 77 Page 5
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Elizabeth BIGGS W 61 F Garvey, Hereford, England Rel: Head Occ: Solicitors Clerks Widow
Richd.Thos. BIGGS U 33 M Ashley Worth, Gloucester, England Rel: Son Occ: Drapers Assistant
William BIGGS W 29 M Cheltenham, Gloucester, England Rel: Son Occ: Writing Clerk
Henrietta WALTON M 27 F Longmaston, Gloucester, England Rel: Daur Occ: Drapers Wife
Esther Kate MARFELL 14 F Linton, Hereford, England Rel: Grand Daur Occ: Scholar
Thomas HADDON 8 M Oakengates, Shropshire, England Rel: Grand Son Occ: Scholar
Mary Elizabeth WALTON 8 m F Bewdley, Worcester, England Rel: Grand Daur
William is shown as a widower in the 1881 census. The BMD (March 2006) shows two possible marriages for Qtr June 1877 (search was 1868 to 1881). Ellen FARMER & Ann HADDON. The BMD was then searched for deaths between 1877 and 1881 and there was one possibility. Ann BIGGS age 31. Was this is childbirth? There is another Ludlow death registered of an Emily BIGGS age 0. worth checking.
KF notes 10.10.2005
The birth details of Richard are based on the assumption that the family followed a naming convention. Richard's first born is Richard Ambrey BIGGS. It has been assumed by KF that Ambrey was the maiden name of a RA's Grandmother. This meant that either Richard's mother was an AMBREY or Mary's.
Research has found a Richard of the right time period whose father was a Richard BIGGS and mother was an AMBREY. This Richard had a brother Henry who was a Policeman and this Richard was also a Policeman. The dates at which Richard was a policeman does match up.
I am very confident that the birth and pedigree of this Richard are correct and this family tree has been correctly extended.From Mr P R Evans
Searchroom Archivist gloucester archivist
Our ref: EN/JLM/PRE/HNDear Mr Frater
Thank you for your e-mail. I have checked the alphabetical register of
rural constabulary (Q/Y/1/1) and the only Richard Biggs listed in the 1840s
joined on 11 September 1843. His warrant number was 595 and he joined
Gloucestershire policy force at the age of 23; he had previously been a
labourer and he originated from English Bicknor, Coleford in
Gloucestershire. It is written that he was of good character, but was
discharge from the force on 1 October 1844 for visiting a girl in a
gentleman's house without his knowledge. He was reinstated on 24 January
1845, with a new warrant number: 720. He was now aged 24 and again listed
his prior occupation as a labourer and came from English Bicknor. He served
until 31st January 1850, where his character was noted as 'indifferent' and
the reason for dismissal was listed as drunkenness. Although this gentleman
would have been serving in 1847-1848, it is likely this is not your
great-great grandfather because the places of residence do not match and his
prior profession was not a butcher.(KF note - I think the butcher part is a red herring)
1851 census
Not with his wife (see Mary) Is this him?
Richard Biggs Age: 31 Where born: English Bickney, Gloucestershire, England Occ: Farmers Bailiff
Civil parish: St Briavels County/Island: Gloucestershire Country: England
Registration district: Chepstow ED, institution, or vessel: 6b
Household schedule number: 5
Other Household Members: Name Age
Charles Greenway 23
William Williams 221861 census sent by Annette Birchinall 2.11.2006
Taken from Ancestry.co.uk index. This shows son Ricahrd as Ruth which is a mistake.
Roath, Glamorgan
Richard Biggs Head b abt 1825 English Bicknor, Gloucestershire
Mary BIGGS wife b abt 1824 Horsley, Gloucestershire, England
Ruth Biggs Son b abt 1848 Bishley, Gloucestershire, England [This should be Richard]
Henry Biggs Son b abt 1850 Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Jane Biggs Daur b abt 1855 Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Mary Biggs Daur b abt 1858 Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Anne Biggs Daur b abt 1860 Roath, Glamorganshire, Wales
1841 census
HO 107/362/1
Avening Stroud Tanners Piece
George TOWNSEND 41 Baker Born in county
Ellen TOWNSEND 42 -- Born in County
Mary TOWNSEND 17 -- Born in County
Charles TOWNSEND 11 -- Born in County
William TOWNSEND 9 -- Born in County
Ellen TOWNSEND 7 -- Born in County
Hannah TOWNSEND 3 -- Born in County1851 census
HO 1?7 1976 Page 3
Goodrich, Herefordshire
Mary Biggs Head Marr 26 Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Richard A Biggs Son 3 Bisley, Gloucestershire
Henry T Biggs Son 1 Stroud, Gloucestershire1861 census sent by Annette Birchinall 2.11.2006
Taken from Ancestry.co.uk index. This shows son Ricahrd as Ruth which is a mistake.
Roath, Glamorgan
Richard Biggs Head b abt 1825 English Bicknor, Gloucestershire
Mary BIGGS wife b abt 1824 Horsley, Gloucestershire, England
Ruth Biggs Son b abt 1848 Bishley, Gloucestershire, England [This should be Richard]
Henry Biggs Son b abt 1850 Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Jane Biggs Daur b abt 1855 Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Mary Biggs Daur b abt 1858 Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Anne Biggs Daur b abt 1860 Roath, Glamorganshire, Wales1871 census
RG10/5366 Page 41/65
No 49 (no street given) [Glamorgan - Roath district]
Mary Biggs Lodger Widow 47 Housekeeper Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Richard Biggs Son 22 Labourer Bisley
Henry Biggs Son 20 Machine Painter? Stroud
Jane Biggs Daur 16 General Servant Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Mary Biggs Daur 14 Scholar ChepstowMary Biggs in 1881 census provided by John W Cooper
52, Constellation Street, Roath is a widow Mary Biggs b.abt.1824 in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. She is with two unmarried children: Mary E. Biggs b. abt 1858 in Chepstow and Thomas b. abt. 1863 in Roath.Mary Biggs in 1901 census provided by John W Cooper
Mary Biggs is still in Roath in 1901 aged 76. Her son Thomas aged 37 is also in Roath at a different address with wife Elizabeth aged 35 and children Thomas 12, Elizabeth 9, Archibald 4 and Christopher 2.1901 census
Name Age Est Birth Year Relation Gender Born
William Stone 54 abt 1847 Head Male Weston, Somerset, England
Mary Stone 40 abt 1861 Wife Female Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
William Stone 24 abt 1877 Son Male Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Edith Stone 14 abt 1887 Daughter Female Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Tom A Stone 5 abt 1896 Son Male Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Mary Biggs 76 abt 1825 Mother-in-law Female Nailsworth, Glamorgan, Wales
Civil parish: Roath
Ecclesiastical parish: Roath St Saviour
Town: Cardiff
County/Island: Glamorgan
Country: Wales
Registration district: Cardiff
Sub-registration district: East Cardiff
ED, institution, or vessel: 27
Household schedule number: 171
10. Henry T BIGGS
1851 census
HO 1?7 1976 Page 3
Goodrich, Herefordshire
Mary Biggs Head Marr 26 Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Richard A Biggs Son 3 Bisley, Gloucestershire
Henry T Biggs Son 1 Stroud, Gloucestershire1861 census sent by Annette Birchinall 2.11.2006
Taken from Ancestry.co.uk index. This shows son Ricahrd as Ruth which is a mistake.
Roath, Glamorgan
Richard Biggs Head b abt 1825 English Bicknor, Gloucestershire
Mary BIGGS wife b abt 1824 Horsley, Gloucestershire, England
Ruth Biggs Son b abt 1848 Bishley, Gloucestershire, England [This should be Richard]
Henry Biggs Son b abt 1850 Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Jane Biggs Daur b abt 1855 Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Mary Biggs Daur b abt 1858 Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Anne Biggs Daur b abt 1860 Roath, Glamorganshire, Wales1871 census
RG10/5366 Page 41/65
No 49 (no street given) [Glamorgan - Roath district]
Mary Biggs Lodger Widow 47 Housekeeper Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Richard Biggs Son 22 Labourer Bisley
Henry Biggs Son 20 Machine Painter? Stroud
Jane Biggs Daur 16 General Servant Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Mary Biggs Daur 14 Scholar ChepstowPossible death of Henry
Deaths Sep 1872
Biggs Henry 22 Cardiff 11a 141
11. George BIGGS
Possible 1901 entry (kf 10.0.2006)
Name: George Biggs Age in 1901: 51 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1850 Relation: Head Spouses's Name: Ann Gender: Male Where born: Somerset, England Civil parish: Blaenavon Ecclesiastical parish: Blaenavon County/Island: Monmouthshire Country: Wales
Name: Ann Biggs Age 48 abt 1853 Wife Spouses's Name: George Gender: Female Where born: Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, Wales Civil parish: Blaenavon Ecclesiastical parish: Blaenavon County/Island: Monmouthshire Country: Wales
Household schedule number: 195Poss Marriages
Marriages Dec 1882
Biggs George Newport P 3a993
Purcell Ann Newport P. 3a993
Name a possible from 1901 census