Eliza Cossum1

b. 1831
FatherJohn Cossum1 b. c 1790
MotherJemima Gower1 b. c 1795, d. Jun 1868
Pedigree
Birth*1831 Eliza Cossum , daughter of John Cossum and Jemima Gower, was born in 1831 at SSX, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 Eliza Cossum appearedin the household of John Cossum and Jemima Gower in the 1841 census at Spittlemans Down, St Mary Magdalen, at Hastings.1 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 Eliza Cossum was listed as unmaarried age 25, Milliner & Dress Maker in the household of John Cossum and Jemima Gower in the census of 1851 at Bohemia Terrace, Saint Mary Magdalen, at Hastings; John, 56 is an Agricultural Labourer, Jemima is 54. Eliza is at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S13] 1841 Census :Anc: 1841 Census: St Mary in the Castle Piece1107 Book10 Folio15 Page number9 Image seen
    John Cossum Age 50 Jemima Cossum Age 45 John Cossum Age 30 Henry Cossum Age 18 Eliza Cossum Age 9 Harriet Cossum Age 14.
  2. [S3] 1851 Census :FmP: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census Bohemia Terrace, Saint Mary Magdalen, Hastings, Sussex, England HO107 Piece 1635 596 76
    John     Cossum     Head     Married     Male     56     1795     Agricultural Labourer     Hollington, Sussex, England
    Jemima     Cossum     Wife     Married     Female     54     1797     -     Battle, Sussex, England
    Eliza     Cossum     Daughter     Unmarried     Female     25     1826     Milliner & Dress Maker     Sussex, England
    Joseph     Willis     Lodger     Unmarried     Male     32     1819     Labourer     Northamptonshire, England.
Last Edited25 Oct 2018

George Griffin Cossum1

b. 13 Mar 1849
FatherJohn Cossum2 b. 1811
MotherMary Ann Griffin2 b. 1819, d. Sep 1874
Pedigree
Birth*13 Mar 1849 George Griffin Cossum , son of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin, was born on Tuesday, 13 Mar 1849 at Bohemia Terrace, Hastings, SSX, ENG.3 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 George Griffin Cossum appeared as age 12 in the household of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin in the census at Spittleman Down, St Mary Magdalen, at Hastings; two houses apart from his father, John is 57, no occupation given, Mary A is 44. 5 children at home.4 
Census2 Apr 1871 George Griffin Cossum appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1871 at 28 Cornfield Terrace, St Mary Magdelaine, Hastings, SSX, ENG; son age 22.2 
Marriage*7 Jul 1877  On Saturday, 7 Jul 1877 aged 28 George Griffin Cossum married Lucy Sims, daughter of Mary Sims, in Appledore, KEN, ENG,He age 27, gardiner, she 23, No details of her father given, but Eliza SIMMS is a witness..5,6 
Census*3 Apr 1881 George Griffin Cossum appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 at Church Hill, Sibertswold, KEN, ENG; Head age 32, Gardner (Domestic).7 
Census5 Apr 1891 He and Lucy Sims appeared on the census of 5 Apr 1891 at Norwood Street, Ashford, KEN, ENG; head age 42, Gardiner, domestic servant, Lucy is wife age 35.8 
Census 1911*2 Apr 1911 George Griffin Cossum and Lucy Sims appeared in the 1911 census at Main Street, Iden, SSX, ENG. George is 62, a Gardener Domestic, Lucy is 56, both also appear to be Beer House Keepers. They have been married 34 years with 2 children born, both alive. Nephew George William COSSUM 10, is with them.9 

Family

Lucy Sims b. 7 Nov 1854, d. 1955
Children

Citations

  1. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Daughter Lucy's M Cert 126 GRO Ref: Hartley W. 2c 289.
  2. [S68] Ancestry.com :Ancestry.com 1871 Census Index.
  3. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :B Cert 47 GRO Ref: Hastings 7 434 Mar Q 1849.
  4. [S2] 1861 Census :FmP: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census Spittleman Down, St Mary Magdalen, Hastings, Sussex, England RG09 561 123 28.
  5. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :GRO Ref: Tenterden 2a 1005.
  6. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :M Cert 169.
  7. [S5] 1881 Census CD :FHL Film 1341239 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1005 Folio 101 Page 13.
  8. [S68] Ancestry.com :Ancestry.com 1891 Census Index.
  9. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"FmP: RG14PN4698 RG78PN200 RD68 SD1 ED8 SN18 RG78 code number 200 Piece number 4698 image seen
    Main Street Iden Sussex, Iden, Sussex, England
    George Griffin     Cossum     Head     Married     Male     62     1849     Sussex Bohemia St Leonards     Gardener Domestic Beer Housef Keepers
    Lucy     Cossum     Wife     Married     Female     56     1855     Kent Withersham
    George William     Cossum     Nephew     Single     Male     10     1901     Sussex St Leonards on Sea     School."
  10. [S8] 1891 Census :Ancestry.com Census Index.
Last Edited10 Jul 2018

Hannah Cossum1

b. 1855
FatherJohn Cossum1 b. 1811
MotherMary Ann Griffin1 b. 1819, d. Sep 1874
Pedigree
Birth*1855 Hannah Cossum , daughter of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin, was born in 1855 at Hastings, SSX, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 Hannah Cossum appeared as age 6 in the household of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin in the census at Spittleman Down, St Mary Magdalen, at Hastings; two houses apart from his father, John is 57, no occupation given, Mary A is 44. 5 children at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S68] Ancestry.com :Ancestry.com 1871 Census Index RG10 1032 62 62 Image seen
    John     Cossum     Head     -     Male     60     1811     -     Sussex, England     
    Mary Ann     Cossum     Wife     -     Female     50     1821     -     Sussex, England     
    George     Cossum     Son     -     Male     22     1849     -     Sussex, England     
    James     Cossum     Son     -     Male     19     1852     -     Sussex, England     
    Hannah A     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     16     1855     -     Sussex, England     
    William F     Cossum     Son     -     Male     12     1859     -     Sussex, England     
    Phoebe     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     9     1862     -     Sussex, England     
    Rosetta     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     6     1865.
  2. [S2] 1861 Census :FmP: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census Spittleman Down, St Mary Magdalen, Hastings, Sussex, England RG09 561 123 28.
Last Edited27 Oct 2018

Harriet Cossum1

b. 1827
FatherJohn Cossum1 b. c 1790
MotherJemima Gower1 b. c 1795, d. Jun 1868
Pedigree
Birth*1827 Harriet Cossum , daughter of John Cossum and Jemima Gower, was born in 1827 at SSX, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 Harriet Cossum appearedin the household of John Cossum and Jemima Gower in the 1841 census at Spittlemans Down, St Mary Magdalen, at Hastings.1 

Citations

  1. [S13] 1841 Census :Anc: 1841 Census: St Mary in the Castle Piece1107 Book10 Folio15 Page number9 Image seen
    John Cossum Age 50 Jemima Cossum Age 45 John Cossum Age 30 Henry Cossum Age 18 Eliza Cossum Age 9 Harriet Cossum Age 14.
Last Edited25 Oct 2018

Henry Cossum1

b. 1823
FatherJohn Cossum1 b. c 1790
MotherJemima Gower1 b. c 1795, d. Jun 1868
Pedigree
Birth*1823 Henry Cossum , son of John Cossum and Jemima Gower, was born in 1823 at SSX, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 Henry Cossum appeared as labourer age 18 in the household of John Cossum and Jemima Gower in the 1841 census at Spittlemans Down, St Mary Magdalen, at Hastings.1 

Citations

  1. [S13] 1841 Census :Anc: 1841 Census: St Mary in the Castle Piece1107 Book10 Folio15 Page number9 Image seen
    John Cossum Age 50 Jemima Cossum Age 45 John Cossum Age 30 Henry Cossum Age 18 Eliza Cossum Age 9 Harriet Cossum Age 14.
Last Edited25 Oct 2018

James Cossum1

b. 1852
FatherJohn Cossum1 b. 1811
MotherMary Ann Griffin1 b. 1819, d. Sep 1874
Pedigree
Birth*1852 James Cossum , son of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin, was born in 1852 at Hastings, SSX, ENG.1 

Citations

  1. [S68] Ancestry.com :Ancestry.com 1871 Census Index RG10 1032 62 62 Image seen
    John     Cossum     Head     -     Male     60     1811     -     Sussex, England     
    Mary Ann     Cossum     Wife     -     Female     50     1821     -     Sussex, England     
    George     Cossum     Son     -     Male     22     1849     -     Sussex, England     
    James     Cossum     Son     -     Male     19     1852     -     Sussex, England     
    Hannah A     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     16     1855     -     Sussex, England     
    William F     Cossum     Son     -     Male     12     1859     -     Sussex, England     
    Phoebe     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     9     1862     -     Sussex, England     
    Rosetta     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     6     1865.
Last Edited27 Oct 2018

John Cossum1

b. 1811
FatherJohn Cossum2 b. c 1790
MotherJemima Gower3 b. c 1795, d. Jun 1868
Pedigree
Birth*1811 John Cossum , son of John Cossum and Jemima Gower, was born in 1811 at Hastings, SSX, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 John Cossum appeared as labourer age 30 in the household of John Cossum and Jemima Gower in the 1841 census at Spittlemans Down, St Mary Magdalen, at Hastings.3 
Marriage*8 Nov 1841  On Monday, 8 Nov 1841 John Cossum married Mary Ann Griffin, daughter of Thomas Griffin, in Hastings, SSX, ENG,both of full age, he a labourer.1,4 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin appeared in the 1861 census at Spittleman Down, St Mary Magdalen, Hastings, SSX, ENG. Two houses apart from his father, John is 57, no occupation given, Mary A is 44. 5 children at home.5 
Census*2 Apr 1871 John Cossum appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1871 at 28 Cornfield Terrace, St Mary Magdelaine, Hastings, SSX, ENG; John is a labourer 60, Mary Ann, 50. 6 children at home.6 
Marr Reg*Sep 1876 The marriage of John and Ann Wickerson was registered in at Hastings, SSX, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Sep 1876.7 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 In the census of 1881 John Cossum and Ann Wickerson appeared at 91 Norman Rd, Hastings, SSX, ENG. House shared with another family. John is 70, General labourer, second wife Ann is 64 born Hove 2 children with them.8 

Family 1

Mary Ann Griffin b. 1819, d. Sep 1874
Children

Family 2

Ann Wickerson

Citations

  1. [S68] Ancestry.com :Ancestry.com 1871 Census Index.
  2. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Son's M Cert 71 GRO Ref: Hastings 7 571 Dec Q 841.
  3. [S13] 1841 Census :Anc: 1841 Census: St Mary in the Castle Piece1107 Book10 Folio15 Page number9 Image seen
    John Cossum Age 50 Jemima Cossum Age 45 John Cossum Age 30 Henry Cossum Age 18 Eliza Cossum Age 9 Harriet Cossum Age 14.
  4. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :M Cert 71 GRO Ref: Hastings 7 571 Dec Q 841.
  5. [S2] 1861 Census :FmP: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census Spittleman Down, St Mary Magdalen, Hastings, Sussex, England RG09 561 123 28.
  6. [S68] Ancestry.com :Ancestry.com 1871 Census Index RG10 1032 62 62 Image seen
    John     Cossum     Head     -     Male     60     1811     -     Sussex, England     
    Mary Ann     Cossum     Wife     -     Female     50     1821     -     Sussex, England     
    George     Cossum     Son     -     Male     22     1849     -     Sussex, England     
    James     Cossum     Son     -     Male     19     1852     -     Sussex, England     
    Hannah A     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     16     1855     -     Sussex, England     
    William F     Cossum     Son     -     Male     12     1859     -     Sussex, England     
    Phoebe     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     9     1862     -     Sussex, England     
    Rosetta     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     6     1865.
  7. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Marriage: Anc: John Cossum Registration Year1876 Registration QuarterJul-Aug-Sep Registration district Hastings Volume2b Page57.
  8. [S44] 1881 Census Return :image seen.
Last Edited27 Oct 2018

John Cossum1

b. c 1790
Pedigree
Birth*c 1790 John Cossum whose parents are unknown was born c 1790 at Hollington, SSX, ENG.1,2 
Marriage*b 1823  On b 1823 John Cossum married Jemima Gower.3 
Census 1841*6 Jun 1841 John Cossum was and Jemima Gower were living in Spittlemans Down, St Mary Magdalen Hastings SSX in the first national census in 1841.3 
Census 1851*30 Mar 1851 In the 1851 census John Cossum and Jemima Gower appeared: at Bohemia Terrace, Saint Mary Magdalen, Hastings, SSX, ENG. John, 56 is an Agricultural Labourer, Jemima is 54. Eliza is at home.2 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 John Cossum and Jemima Gower appeared in the 1861 census at Spittleman Down, St Mary Magdalen, Hastings, SSX, ENG. John is 74 an Ag Lab born Hollington, wife "Jane" is 66 born Battle.4 

Family

Jemima Gower b. c 1795, d. Jun 1868
Children

Citations

  1. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Son's M Cert 71 GRO Ref: Hastings 7 571 Dec Q 841.
  2. [S3] 1851 Census :FmP: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census Bohemia Terrace, Saint Mary Magdalen, Hastings, Sussex, England HO107 Piece 1635 596 76
    John     Cossum     Head     Married     Male     56     1795     Agricultural Labourer     Hollington, Sussex, England
    Jemima     Cossum     Wife     Married     Female     54     1797     -     Battle, Sussex, England
    Eliza     Cossum     Daughter     Unmarried     Female     25     1826     Milliner & Dress Maker     Sussex, England
    Joseph     Willis     Lodger     Unmarried     Male     32     1819     Labourer     Northamptonshire, England.
  3. [S13] 1841 Census :Anc: 1841 Census: St Mary in the Castle Piece1107 Book10 Folio15 Page number9 Image seen
    John Cossum Age 50 Jemima Cossum Age 45 John Cossum Age 30 Henry Cossum Age 18 Eliza Cossum Age 9 Harriet Cossum Age 14.
  4. [S2] 1861 Census :FmP: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census Spittleman Down, St Mary Magdalen, Hastings, Sussex, England RG09 561 123 28
    John     Cossum     Head     Married     Male     74     1787     Labourer Agricultural     Pollington, Sussex, England
    Jane     Cossum     Wife     Married     Female     66     1795     -     Battle, Sussex, England.
Last Edited15 May 2020

John Cossum

b. 1842
FatherJohn Cossum b. 1811
MotherMary Ann Griffin b. 1819, d. Sep 1874
Pedigree
Birth*1842 John Cossum , son of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin, was born in 1842. 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 John Cossum appeared as son 19, brickyard labourer in the household of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin in the census at Spittleman Down, St Mary Magdalen, at Hastings; two houses apart from his father, John is 57, no occupation given, Mary A is 44. 5 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S2] 1861 Census :FmP: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census Spittleman Down, St Mary Magdalen, Hastings, Sussex, England RG09 561 123 28.
Last Edited20 Jan 2006

Lucy Cossum

Middx Advertiser 12 Aug 1955
b. 17 Apr 1878, d. Aug 1955
FatherGeorge Griffin Cossum b. 13 Mar 1849
MotherLucy Sims1 b. 7 Nov 1854, d. 1955
Pedigree
Birth*17 Apr 1878 Lucy Cossum , daughter of George Griffin Cossum and Lucy Sims, was born on Wednesday, 17 Apr 1878 at 9 Adeline Terrace, Beckenham, KEN, ENG.2,3 
Census*3 Apr 1881 Lucy Cossum appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 at Church Hill, Sibertswold, KEN, ENG; daughter age 2.4 
Marriage*9 Jan 1909  On Saturday, 9 Jan 1909 aged 30 Lucy Cossum married Roland Ernest Harmer, son of Rowland Harmer and Floribel Sharpe, in Wesleyan Chapel, Farnborough, HAM, ENG,he age 31, a Coachman, she 30 a Domestic servant , both of The Laurels, Alexandra Rd. Married at the Wesleyan Chapel..5,6 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  Lucy Cossum is listed in the 1939 Register with Roland Ernest Harmer at 17 Sipson Rd, West Drayton, MDX, ENG, the entry contains 15 Aug 1882 Male Night Watchman & 17 Apr 1878 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties.7 
Death*Aug 1955 Lucy Cossum died at age 77 at 25 Thornton Close, West Drayton, MDX in Aug 1955 (age 77).1,8 

Family

Roland Ernest Harmer b. 15 Aug 1882, d. Sep 1964
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Researcher: Derek Bandy [e-mail address].
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :GRO Ref: Bromley 2a 378.
  3. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :B Cert 385.
  4. [S5] 1881 Census CD :FHL Film 1341239 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1005 Folio 101 Page 13.
  5. [S70] Harmer Family Association: Harmer Family Association.
  6. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :M Cert 126 GRO Ref: Hartley W. 2c 289.
  7. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register" :FmP: 1939 Register: RG101/0994F/012/13 Letter Code: BZAE.
  8. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Uxbridge 5F 89 q3 1955.
Last Edited27 Feb 2020

Pheobe Cossum1

b. 1862
FatherJohn Cossum1 b. 1811
MotherMary Ann Griffin1 b. 1819, d. Sep 1874
Pedigree
Birth*1862 Pheobe Cossum , daughter of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin, was born in 1862 at Hastings, SSX, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 On 3 Apr 1881 the Census showed Pheobe Cossum as single age 19, domestic servant in the household of John Cossum and Ann Wickerson at 91 Norman Rd, at Hastings; House shared with another family. John is 70, General labourer, second wife Ann is 64 born Hove 2 children with them.2 

Citations

  1. [S68] Ancestry.com :Ancestry.com 1871 Census Index RG10 1032 62 62 Image seen
    John     Cossum     Head     -     Male     60     1811     -     Sussex, England     
    Mary Ann     Cossum     Wife     -     Female     50     1821     -     Sussex, England     
    George     Cossum     Son     -     Male     22     1849     -     Sussex, England     
    James     Cossum     Son     -     Male     19     1852     -     Sussex, England     
    Hannah A     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     16     1855     -     Sussex, England     
    William F     Cossum     Son     -     Male     12     1859     -     Sussex, England     
    Phoebe     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     9     1862     -     Sussex, England     
    Rosetta     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     6     1865.
  2. [S44] 1881 Census Return :image seen.
Last Edited27 Oct 2018

Rosetta Cossum1

b. 1865
FatherJohn Cossum1 b. 1811
MotherMary Ann Griffin1 b. 1819, d. Sep 1874
Pedigree
Birth*1865 Rosetta Cossum , daughter of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin, was born in 1865 at Hastings, SSX, ENG.1 

Citations

  1. [S68] Ancestry.com :Ancestry.com 1871 Census Index RG10 1032 62 62 Image seen
    John     Cossum     Head     -     Male     60     1811     -     Sussex, England     
    Mary Ann     Cossum     Wife     -     Female     50     1821     -     Sussex, England     
    George     Cossum     Son     -     Male     22     1849     -     Sussex, England     
    James     Cossum     Son     -     Male     19     1852     -     Sussex, England     
    Hannah A     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     16     1855     -     Sussex, England     
    William F     Cossum     Son     -     Male     12     1859     -     Sussex, England     
    Phoebe     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     9     1862     -     Sussex, England     
    Rosetta     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     6     1865.
Last Edited27 Oct 2018

Thomas Cossum

b. 1845
FatherJohn Cossum b. 1811
MotherMary Ann Griffin b. 1819, d. Sep 1874
Pedigree
Birth*1845 Thomas Cossum , son of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin, was born in 1845 at Hastings, SSX, ENG. 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 Thomas Cossum appeared as 16, shoemaker in the household of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin in the census at Spittleman Down, St Mary Magdalen, at Hastings; two houses apart from his father, John is 57, no occupation given, Mary A is 44. 5 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S2] 1861 Census :FmP: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census Spittleman Down, St Mary Magdalen, Hastings, Sussex, England RG09 561 123 28.
Last Edited27 Oct 2018

William F Cossum1

b. 1859
FatherJohn Cossum1 b. 1811
MotherMary Ann Griffin1 b. 1819, d. Sep 1874
Pedigree
Birth*1859 William F Cossum , son of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin, was born in 1859 at Hastings, SSX, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 William F Cossum appeared as age 3 in the household of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin in the census at Spittleman Down, St Mary Magdalen, at Hastings; two houses apart from his father, John is 57, no occupation given, Mary A is 44. 5 children at home.2 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 On 3 Apr 1881 the Census showed William F Cossum as single age 23, shoemaker in the household of John Cossum and Ann Wickerson at 91 Norman Rd, at Hastings; House shared with another family. John is 70, General labourer, second wife Ann is 64 born Hove 2 children with them.3 

Citations

  1. [S68] Ancestry.com :Ancestry.com 1871 Census Index RG10 1032 62 62 Image seen
    John     Cossum     Head     -     Male     60     1811     -     Sussex, England     
    Mary Ann     Cossum     Wife     -     Female     50     1821     -     Sussex, England     
    George     Cossum     Son     -     Male     22     1849     -     Sussex, England     
    James     Cossum     Son     -     Male     19     1852     -     Sussex, England     
    Hannah A     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     16     1855     -     Sussex, England     
    William F     Cossum     Son     -     Male     12     1859     -     Sussex, England     
    Phoebe     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     9     1862     -     Sussex, England     
    Rosetta     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     6     1865.
  2. [S2] 1861 Census :FmP: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census Spittleman Down, St Mary Magdalen, Hastings, Sussex, England RG09 561 123 28.
  3. [S44] 1881 Census Return :image seen.
Last Edited27 Oct 2018

William George Cossum1,2

b. 26 Dec 1881
FatherGeorge Griffin Cossum1 b. 13 Mar 1849
MotherLucy Sims1 b. 7 Nov 1854, d. 1955
Pedigree
Birth*26 Dec 1881 William George Cossum , son of George Griffin Cossum and Lucy Sims, was born on Monday, 26 Dec 1881 at Sibertswold, KEN, ENG.1,3 
Birth RegMar 1882 William George Cossum's birth was registered in at Dover, KEN, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Mar 1882.4 
Baptism9 Apr 1882 He was baptized on 9 Apr 1882 at St Mary Magdalene, Denton, KEN, ENG; Son of George Griffin & Lucy, Gardener of Barham.2 
(Witness) Census5 Apr 1891 He appeared as Son age 9 on the census of 5 Apr 1891 in the household of George Griffin Cossum and Lucy Sims at Norwood Street, Ashford, KEN, ENG; head age 42, Gardiner, domestic servant, Lucy is wife age 35.5 
Marr Reg*Jun 1907 The marriage of William George and Kate Willis was registered in at Fulham, LND, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Jun 1907.3,6 
1939 Register*9 Sep 1939  William George Cossum is listed in the 1939 Register at 72 Park Rd, Staines, MDX, ENG, the entry contains William and wife are living next door to his widowed mother. William is a GPO Superintendant.3 

Family

Kate Willis b. 4 Aug 1879

Citations

  1. [S8] 1891 Census :Ancestry.com Census Index.
  2. [S107] Baptism Records :FmP: Kent, Canterbury Archdeaconry Baptisms Transcription: William George Cossum
    Baptism date 09 Apr 1882 Denton, St Mary Magdalene Father's first name(s) George Griffin Mother's first name(s) Lucy
    Archive reference     U3/135/1/4.
  3. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register" :Ancestry: Lucy Cossam Widowed Birth Date: 7 Nov 1854 Address: 68 Staines, Middlesex, England Unpaid Domestic Duties
    Schedule Number:     250 Sub Schedule Number: 1 Enumeration District: BRBK Registration district: 126/1.
  4. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :FmP: WILLIAM GEORGE COSSUM 1882 quarter 1 Mother's maiden name     -
    District     Dover Kent Volume     2A Page 1016.
  5. [S68] Ancestry.com :Ancestry.com 1891 Census Index.
  6. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :FmP: England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription WILLIAM GEORGE COSSUM
    quarte 2 1907 Fulham 1A 451
    MarriageFinder™     WILLIAM GEORGE COSSUM married one of these people Kate Willis, Ella Reine Fisher.
Last Edited9 Jul 2018

unknown Cottrell1

b. c 1919
Pedigree
Chartsline of John (D0962) c 1715 in Herts & Beds
Birth*c 1919 unknown Cottrell whose parents are unknown was born c 1919.1 
Marriage*Dec 1938  On Dec 1938 unknown Cottrell married Joyce Bandy, daughter of William Bandy and Amy Aplin, in Chard, SOM, ENG.1 

Family

Joyce Bandy b. Aug 1919

Citations

  1. [S25] Researcher: Peter G Jones' complete extract of the GRO Index :PJ: GRO 5a 881(D.28A).
Last Edited13 Dec 2004

Charity Couch

b. 16 Sep 1683
Pedigree
Christening*16 Sep 1683 Charity Couch was christened on 16 Sep 1683 at St Gluvias, CON, ENG. 
Last Edited31 Oct 2002

Arthur Coulcher

b. c 1875
Pedigree
Chartsline of Richard's Father c 1505
Australian line of Thomas (D0493) 1805
Birth*c 1875 Arthur Coulcher whose parents are unknown was born c 1875.1 
Marriage*19 Dec 1900  On Wednesday, 19 Dec 1900 Arthur Coulcher married Jenneth Amelia Theresa Habekost, daughter of Carl "Charlie" John Christian Habekost and Elizabeth Bandy, in Singapore. 

Family

Jenneth Amelia Theresa Habekost b. 1876, d. 16 Jun 1917

Citations

  1. [S16] Derek Bandy, "Conjecture."
Last Edited19 Aug 2014

Abraham Cousins1

b. c 1788
Pedigree
Chartsline of Thomas (D0237) bef 1741 Bedfordshire
Birth*c 1788 Abraham Cousins whose parents are unknown was born c 1788.1 
Marriage*1 Jul 1811  On Monday, 1 Jul 1811 Abraham Cousins married Elizabeth Bandy, daughter of Sam Bandy and Sarah Gibbons, in Maulden, BDF, ENG.1 

Family

Elizabeth Bandy b. 14 Feb 1788

Citations

  1. [S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI) :Marriage: IGI Indexed.
Last Edited22 Dec 2014

Mary Cover1

b. 1753, d. 2 Mar 1799
FatherRichard Cover1 b. c 1725
MotherAnn Christmas1 b. c 1725
Pedigree
Birth*1753 Mary Cover , daughter of Richard Cover and Ann Christmas, was born in 1753.1 
Marriage*16 Feb 1781  On Friday, 16 Feb 1781 Mary Cover married Richard Brann, son of Richard Brann and Mary Baker, in St John The Baptist, Wittersham, KEN, ENG,The younger Richard Brann married Mary Cover, daughter of Richard Cover and Ann Christmas of Northiam, Sussex. The marriage took place on 16 February 1781 at St John the Baptist, Wittersham, starting the hundred-year association between the Brann family and Wittersham. In the register, Richard is recorded as being resident in the parish of [High] Halden at the time of his marriage. Neither he nor Mary was able to sign their name.
Richard and Mary had eight children between the years of 1780 and 1799, when Mary died. Although their first son, Richard Cover (1780), was born in Wittersham, their next three children, William and Mary (1783), and Thomas (1784), were born in Lydd on Romney Marsh. It was not until William (1787), John (1789), Curteis (1792), and David (1795) were born that the Branns settled for good in Wittersham.
Richard Brann died some years after his wife Mary, on 21 February 1831 in Wittersham, aged 78.
Richard Cover, their first son, was born before their marriage and was consequently listed as "base born" in the parish register; he raised a small family on Romney Marsh. The first William died in childhood; the second William raised his own small family in Rolvenden. Thomas raised a large family in Wittersham and lived to the ripe old age of 93. John moved across Kent to the village of Great Chart; his only daughter Mary emigrated to Australia on the barque Roxburgh Castle in 1839. David was a cordwainer (shoemaker) in Back Street, Wittersham, whose only son died in infancy.
The large number of Branns who lived in Wittersham throughout the nineteenth century descended primarily from the large families of two sons of Richard Brann: Thomas, who had 15 children, and Curteis, who raised a family of 10.
Written by Roger Williams.1 
Death*2 Mar 1799 Mary Cover died on 2 Mar 1799.1 

Family

Richard Brann b. 1753, d. 21 Feb 1831
Child

Citations

  1. [S86] Researcher: Ann Simms.
Last Edited20 Nov 2006