Florence Mabel Cossum1

b. 1878, d. Mar 1884
ReferenceC1038
FatherJohn Cossum1 b. Jun 1842, d. Sep 1910
MotherRosetta Burchett1 b. 1 Dec 1839, d. Dec 1923
Pedigree
Death Florence Mabel Cossum witnessed the Death of Florence Mabel Cossum. 
Birth*1878 She , daughter of John Cossum and Rosetta Burchett, was born in 1878 at Margate, KEN, ENG.1 
Birth RegDec 1878 Florence Mabel Cossum's birth was registered in at Thanet, KEN, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Dec 1878.2 
Baptism6 Feb 1879 She was baptized on 6 Feb 1879 at St John the Baptist, Margate, KEN, ENG; Daughter of John & Rosetta.3 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 On 3 Apr 1881 the Census showed Florence Mabel Cossum as Flornce dau age 2 born Margate in the household of John Cossum and Rosetta Burchett at 41 Milton Road, St John Baptist, at Margate; John is 38 a brickmaker, Rosetta is 41, 4 children at home.4 
Burial*28 Jan 1884 Florence Mabel Cossum was buried on 28 Jan 1884 at St Andrew, Buckland Next Dover, KEN, ENG; age 65.5 
Death Reg*Mar 1884  Her death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Mar 1884 at Dover, KEN, ENG: age 5.6 

Citations

  1. [S125] Website Rootsweb World Connect (unknown url) "CRIPPS/BURCHETT/SOUTHWELL Pedigrees davcripp."
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :"Birth Reg: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 England & Wales Births 1837-2006FLORENCE MABELLast name     COSSUMBirth year     1878Birth quarter     4Registration month     -Mother's maiden name     -District     ThanetCounty     KentCountry     EnglandVolume     2APage     883."
  3. [S107] Baptism Records :"Baptism: Geneanet: Genealogy Society Indexes (familysearch) - B Cert COSSUM Florence MabelGender :     FPlace of baptism :     Margate, Kent, EnglandDate of Baptism :     02/06/1879Father's name :     COSSUMFather's First Name :     JohnGender of father :     MMother's First Name :     Rosetta."
  4. [S44] 1881 Census :"Census 1881: FHL Film 1341234 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0984 Folio 106 Page 39 J
    John     Cossum Head     Married     Male     38     1843     Brickmaker     Hastings, Sussex, England
    Rosetta     Cossum     Wife     Married     Female     41     1840     -     Sussex, England
    Charles H     Cossum     Son     Single     Male     14     1867     Scholar     Rotherfield, Sussex, England
    Elizabeth E     Cossum     Daughter     Single     Female     12     1869     Scholar     Teynham, Kent, England
    Alice M     Cossum     Daughter     Single     Female     5     1876     Scholar     Margate, Kent, England
    Florence M     Cossum     Daughter     Single     Female     2     1879     -     Margate, Kent, England."
  5. [S103] Burial Records :"Burial: FmP: Kent Burials: Florence MabelLast name     CossumBirth year     1879Age     5Death year     1884Burial year     1884Burial date     28 Jan 1884Burial place     Buckland Next Dover, St AndrewCounty     Kent."
  6. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :"Death Reg: FmP: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007: FLORENCE MABELLast name     COSSUMGender     FemaleBirth day     -Birth month     -Birth year     1879Age     5Death quarter     1Death year     1884District     DoverCounty     KentVolume     2APage     598"
    death: FreeBMD GRO Ref: Hailsham 2b 55.
Last Edited14 Aug 2020

Florence May Cossum1

b. 24 Sep 1884
ReferenceC1045
FatherHerbert William Cossum1 b. Dec 1859
MotherSarah Ann Lovelock1 b. 1862, d. Sep 1884
Pedigree
Birth*24 Sep 1884 Florence May Cossum , daughter of Herbert William Cossum and Sarah Ann Lovelock, was born on Wednesday, 24 Sep 1884.2 
Birth RegDec 1884 Florence May Cossum's birth was registered in at Thanet, KEN, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Dec 1884.3 
Baptism1 Feb 1885 She was baptized on 1 Feb 1885 at St John The Baptist, Margate, KEN, ENG; Birth date: 24 Sep 1884.2 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 She was listed as Florence, Granddaughter age 6 in the household of John Cossum and Rosetta Burchett in the 1891 census at Dymchurch Road, at Hythe; John is a Brickmaker age 48, Rosetta is 51. One daighter and one granddaughter are with them.4 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 Florence May Cossum appeared as Granddaughter, 16, laundress in the home of John Cossum and Rosetta Burchett in the 1901 census at Cottages, 1, Military Road, St Leonard, at Hythe; John is 53, a General Labourer. Rosetta is 60. They have One daughter and 4 grandchildren living with them.5 
Census 1911*31 Mar 1911 Florence May Cossum and Rosetta Burchett appeared in the 1911 census at 1 Military Road Military Terrace Hythe, Hythe, KEN, ENG. Rosetta, now a widow age 71 has just one granddaughter with her: Florence is 26, single a skirt machinist.6 
Marriage*23 Dec 1911  On Saturday, 23 Dec 1911 aged 27 Florence May Cossum married James Utting in St Leonard, Hythe, KEN, ENG,she spin, born 84, daughter of Herbert (lab dec). He batch soldier b: 85 son of George (lab) of Shorncliffe.7 

Family

James Utting b. 1885

Citations

  1. [S123] Unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, unknown date "unknown cd."
  2. [S107] Baptism Records :"Baptism: Geneanet: Genealogy Society Indexes (familysearch) - B Cert COSSUM Florence MayGender :     FPlace of baptism :     Margate, Kent, EnglandDate of Baptism :     02/01/1885Father's name :     COSSUMFather's First Name :     HerbertGender of father :     MMother's First Name :     Sarah."
  3. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006: BMD/B/1884/4/AZ/000127/046 : Thanet V:2A P:924 mother maiden name LOVELOCK.
  4. [S8] 1891 Census :"Census 1891: FmP: image : Dymchurch Road, Hythe, Elham, Kent, England
    John     Cossham     Head     Married     Male     48     1843     Brick Maker     Hastings, Sussex, England
    Rosetta     Cossham     Wife     Married     Female     51     1840     -     Sussex, England
    Elizabeth     Cossham     Daughter     Single     Female     22     1869     -     Kent, England
    Florence     Cossham     Granddaughter     -     Female     6     1885     -     Margate, Kent, England."
  5. [S50] 1901 Census :Census 1901: Ancestry.com Census Index J
    ohn     Cossum     Head     Married     Male     53     1848     General Laborer     Hastings, Sussex, England
    Rosetta     Cossum     Wife     Married     Female     60     1841     -     Herstmonceaux, Sussex, England
    Alice M     Cossum     Daughter     Single     Female     25     1876     -     Margate, Kent, England
    Florence M     Cossum     Grand Daughter     Single     Female     16     1885     Laundress     Margate, Kent, England
    Thomas W     Cossum     Grand Son     -     Male     8     1893     -     Hythe, Kent, England
    Lilian M     Wheldon     Grand Daughter     -     Female     7     1894     -     Hythe, Kent, England
    Francis Hy     Cossum     Grand Son     -     Male     5     1896     -     Hythe, Kent, England.
  6. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Census 1911: FmP image seen : 1 Military Road Military Terrace Hythe, St Leonard Hythe, Kent, England
    Rosetta     Cossum     Head     Widow     Female     71     1840     -     Sussex Herstmonceux
    Florence May     Cossum     Granddaughter     Single     Female     26     1885     Skirt Machinist     Kent Northdown Margate."
  7. [S104] Online marriage record :"Marriage: FmP: Kent Marriages And Banns: Florence MayLast name     CossumBirth year     1884Condition     SpinsterMarriage year     1911Marriage date     23 Dec 1911Place     Hythe, St LeonardResidence parish     HytheFather's name     Herbert CossumFather's occupation     Labourer, DeceasedSpouse's first name(s)     JamesSpouse's last name     UttingSpouse's birth year     1885Spouse's condition     BachelorSpouse's occupation     SoldierSpouse's residence parish     ShorncliffeSpouse's father's name     George UttingSpouse's father's occupation     LabourerFirst witness     Lydia ChesterSecond witness     John Coleman."
Last Edited6 Oct 2020

Francis Cossum1

b. 24 Aug 1763
FatherRichard Cossum1 b. c 1728
MotherElizabeth Tress1 b. c 1731
Pedigree
Baptism*24 Aug 1763 Francis Cossum was baptized on 24 Aug 1763 at Northiam, SSX, ENG.1 

Citations

  1. [S123] Unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, unknown date "unknown cd."
Last Edited22 Dec 2006

Francis Cossum1

b. 13 Nov 1840
ReferenceC1003
Pedigree
Birth*13 Nov 1840 Francis Cossum whose parents are unknown was born on Friday, 13 Nov 1840 at Pentonville, MDX, ENG.2 
Birth RegDec 1840 Francis Cossum's birth was registered in at Clerkenwell, MDX, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Dec 1840.3 
Baptism25 Dec 1853 He was baptized on 25 Dec 1853 at Pentonville, MDX, ENG; son of Charles & Mary Anne.4 
Marr Reg*Mar 1866 The marriage of Francis and Catherine Susannah Kettle was registered in at Shoreditch, MDX, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Mar 1866.5,6 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 In the census of 1881 Francis Cossum and Catherine Susannah Kettle appeared at 7, Wenlock Road, Shoreditch, MDX, ENG. Francis, 40 is a Telegraph Instrument Make. Kate is 44. William, Mary, Francis and Ernest are with them.7 

Family

Catherine Susannah Kettle b. c 1836
Children

Citations

  1. [S123] Unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, unknown date "unknown cd."
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :birth: G-R Dorothy Cope 2007.
  3. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :birth: G-R Dorothy Cope 2007
    birth: GRO Ref: Dec 1840 Clerkenwell iii 43
    birth: FreeBMD GRO Ref: Clerkenwell 3 43.
  4. [S107] Baptism Records :"Baptism: Geneanet: Genealogy Society Indexes (familysearch) - B Cert COSSUM FrancisGender :     MPlace of baptism :     Pentonville,London,EnglandDate of Baptism :     12/25/1853Father's name :     COSSUMFather's First Name :     CharlesGender of father :     MMother's First Name :     Mary AnnGender of mother :     FDate of Birth :     11/13/1840."
  5. [S8] 1891 Census.
  6. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :MREG: FmP: Record Transcription: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005: FRANCIS
    Last name     COSSUM
    Marriage quarter     1
    Marriage year     1866
    Registration month     -
    MarriageFinder ™

    FRANCIS COSSUM married one of these people

    John W Davies, Catherine S Kettle, Amelia Johnson

    District     Shoreditch
    District number     -
    County     London
    Country     England
    Volume     1C
    Volume as transcribed     1C
    Page number     406.
  7. [S44] 1881 Census :Census 1881: FmP: Transcription & Image 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census
    7, Wenlock Road, Shoreditch, London & Middlesex, England
    Francis     Cossman     Head     Married     Male     40     1841     Telegraph Instrument Maker     Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
    Kate     Cossman     Wife     Married     Female     44     1837     -     Bloomsbury, Middlesex, England
    William     Cossman     Son     Single     Male     17     1864     Telegraph Instrument No 1 Maker     London, Middlesex, England
    Mary A     Cossman     Daughter     Single     Female     13     1868     Scholar     London, Middlesex, England
    Francis J     Cossman     Son     Single     Male     11     1870     Scholar     St Luke's, Middlesex, England
    Ernest     Cossman     Son     Single     Male     7     1874     Scholar     Hoxton, Middlesex, England.
Last Edited4 Jul 2022

Francis Cossum

Pedigree
Marriage*31 Jan 1792  On Tuesday, 31 Jan 1792 Francis Cossum married Sarah Devas in Cookham, Berkshire, ENG.1 

Family

Sarah Devas
Children

Citations

  1. [S123] Unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, unknown date "unknown cd."
Last Edited24 Dec 2006

Francis Cossum

b. 13 Nov 1840
FatherCharles Cossum b. c 1814, d. Jun 1844
MotherMary Ann House
Pedigree
Birth*13 Nov 1840 Francis Cossum , son of Charles Cossum and Mary Ann House, was born on Friday, 13 Nov 1840. 
Baptism25 Dec 1853 Francis Cossum was baptized on 25 Dec 1853 at Pentonville, London, ENG. 
Last Edited18 May 2007

Francis J Cossum1

b. 1869
ReferenceC1050
FatherFrancis Cossum1 b. 13 Nov 1840
MotherCatherine Susannah Kettle1 b. c 1836
Pedigree
Birth*1869 Francis J Cossum , son of Francis Cossum and Catherine Susannah Kettle, was born in 1869 at St Luke, LND, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 On 3 Apr 1881 the Census showed Francis J Cossum as Francis is 11, born St Lukes in the household of Francis Cossum and Catherine Susannah Kettle at 7, Wenlock Road, at Shoreditch; Francis, 40 is a Telegraph Instrument Make. Kate is 44. William, Mary, Francis and Ernest are with them.2 
Marr Reg*Dec 1889 The marriage of Francis J and Maud Mary Mallandain was registered in at Shoreditch, MDX, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Dec 1889.1,3 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Francis J Cossum and Maud Mary Mallandain appeared in the 1891 census at 7 Rotherfield Street, Islington, LND, ENG. Francis is a telegraph engineer age 22.4 

Family

Maud Mary Mallandain b. 1871

Citations

  1. [S8] 1891 Census.
  2. [S44] 1881 Census :Census 1881: FmP: Transcription & Image 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census
    7, Wenlock Road, Shoreditch, London & Middlesex, England
    Francis     Cossman     Head     Married     Male     40     1841     Telegraph Instrument Maker     Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
    Kate     Cossman     Wife     Married     Female     44     1837     -     Bloomsbury, Middlesex, England
    William     Cossman     Son     Single     Male     17     1864     Telegraph Instrument No 1 Maker     London, Middlesex, England
    Mary A     Cossman     Daughter     Single     Female     13     1868     Scholar     London, Middlesex, England
    Francis J     Cossman     Son     Single     Male     11     1870     Scholar     St Luke's, Middlesex, England
    Ernest     Cossman     Son     Single     Male     7     1874     Scholar     Hoxton, Middlesex, England.
  3. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :"MREG: FmP: Record Transcription: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005: FRANCIS JAMESLast name     COSSUMMarriage quarter     4Marriage year     1889Registration month     -MarriageFinder ™FRANCIS JAMES COSSUM married one of these peopleMaud Mary Mallandain, Esther KennedyDistrict     ShoreditchDistrict number     -County     LondonCountry     EnglandVolume     1CVolume as transcribed     1C."
  4. [S8] 1891 Census :Ancestry.com Census Index.
Last Edited5 Jul 2022

Frederick Cossum

Pedigree
Marriage*b 1860  On b 1860 Frederick Cossum married Jane Unknown. 

Family

Jane Unknown b. c 1839
Child
Last Edited25 Dec 2006

Geoffrey Cossum

b. 5 Sep 1602
FatherWilliam Cossum b. c 1580
Pedigree
Baptism*5 Sep 1602 Geoffrey Cossum was baptized on 5 Sep 1602 at St Mary, Minster On Thanet, KEN, ENG. 
Last Edited23 Dec 2006

George Griffin Cossum1

b. 13 Mar 1849, d. Mar 1935
ReferenceC1002
FatherJohn Cossum2 b. 1810, d. Dec 1889
MotherMary Ann Griffin2 b. 1821, d. Sep 1874
Pedigree
Birth RegMar 1849 George Griffin Cossum's birth was registered in at Hastings, SSX, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Mar 1849.3 
Birth*13 Mar 1849 He , son of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin, was born on Tuesday, 13 Mar 1849 at Bohemia Terrace, Hastings, SSX, ENG.4 
Baptism10 Jun 1849 George Griffin Cossum was baptized on 10 Jun 1849 at St Mary Magdalen, St Leonard, SSX, ENG; Son of John (labr) & Betsy, Abode St Mary Magdalen.5 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 He was listedin the household of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin in the census of 1851 at 21 Bohemia Terrace, at Hastings.6 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 George Griffin Cossum appearedin the household of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin in the census at sched 123 Spittleman Down, at Hastings.7 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 George Griffin Cossum appeared as George is 22 a gardener in the household of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin in this census at 28 Cornfield Terrace, St Mary Magdelaine, at Hastings; John is 60, Mary 50.2 
Marriage7 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..8,9 
Marr RegSep 1877 The marriage of George Griffin and Lucy Sims was registered in at Tenterden, KEN, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Sep 1877.10 
Census3 Apr 1881 George Griffin Cossum and Lucy Sims appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 at Church Hill, Sibertswold, KEN, ENG; Head age 32, Gardner (Domestic).11 
Census5 Apr 1891 George Griffin Cossum and Lucy Sims appeared on the census of 5 Apr 1891 at 9 Norwood Street, Ashford, KEN, ENG; head age 42, Gardner, domestic servant, Lucy is 35. William G is with them.12,13 
Census31 Mar 1901 George Griffin Cossum and Lucy Sims appeared on the census of 31 Mar 1901 at Derringstons, Barham, KEN, ENG; George is a Gardner (Domestic) born Bohemia age 52, Lucy is 45.14 
Occupation1911  In 1911 George Griffin Cossum was a Beer house keeper 1911 - 1915 at least at Iden, SSX, ENG.15 
Census 191131 Mar 1911 He and Lucy Sims appeared in the 1911 census at Main Street, Iden, SSX, ENG. George is 62 a Gardener Domestic Beer House Keepers [prob William the Conquerer). Lucy is 56. Nephew [??] George is with them.16 
Death Reg*Mar 1935  His death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Mar 1935 at Bridge, KEN, ENG: age 85.17 

Family

Lucy Sims b. 7 Nov 1854, d. Jan 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. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Birth Reg:birth: Ancestry.com: Hastings 1849 MarQ 7 434.
  4. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :B Cert 47 GRO Ref: Hastings 7 434 Mar Q 1849.
  5. [S107] Baptism Records :Baptism: Report of Selected Sussex Baptisms
    Sussex Family History Group - Registered Charity Number: 273726.
  6. [S3] 1851 Census :HO107/1635 Hastings Ore 5b 600 84 238.
  7. [S2] 1861 Census :Ancestry.com RG9/561 Hastings St Mary in the Castle 9 123 28 123.
  8. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :GRO Ref: Tenterden 2a 1005.
  9. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :M Cert 169.
  10. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :"MREG: FmP: Record Transcription: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005: GEORGE GRIFFINLast name     COSSUMMarriage quarter     3Marriage year     1877Registration month     -MarriageFinder ™GEORGE GRIFFIN COSSUM married one of these peopleLucy SimsDistrict     TenterdenDistrict number     -County     KentCountry     EnglandVolume     2AVolume as transcribed     2APage number     1005."
  11. [S44] 1881 Census :FHL Film 1341239 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1005 Folio 101 Page 13.
  12. [S68] Ancestry.com :Ancestry.com 1891 Census Index.
  13. [S8] 1891 Census :"Census 1891: Ancestry.com Census Index
    George G     Cossum     Head     Married     Male     42     1849     Gardener Domestic Servant     St Leonards, Sussex, England
    Lucy     Cossum     Wife     Married     Female     35     1856     -     Wittersham, Kent, England
    William G     Cossum     Son     Single     Male     9     1882     Scholar     Sibertswold, Kent, England."
  14. [S68] Ancestry.com :Ancestry.com 1901 Census Index.
  15. [S117] Researcher: Derek Bandy [e-mail address] :Directory: FmP: Sussex, Kelly's Directory, 1911
    "Directory: FmP:Sussex, Kelly's Directory, 1915Cossam Georg-e G. Iden, Rye BEER RETAILERS."
  16. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Census 1911: FmP image seen : Main Street Iden Sussex, Iden, Sussex, England
    George Griffin     Cossum     Head     Married     Male     62     1849     Gardener Domestic Beer Housef Keepers     Sussex Bohemia St Leonards
    Lucy     Cossum     Wife     Married     Female     56     1855     -     Kent Withersham
    George William     Cossum     Nephew     Single     Male     10     1901     School     Sussex St Leonards on Sea."
  17. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Death Reg: FmP: Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007
    GEORGE G
    Last name     COSSAM
    Gender     Male
    Birth day     -
    Birth month     -
    Birth year     1850
    Age     85
    Death quarter     1
    Death year     1935
    District     Bridge
    County     Kent
    Volume     2A
    Page     1366.
  18. [S8] 1891 Census :Ancestry.com Census Index.
Last Edited3 Apr 2025

George William Cossum1

b. Jul 1900
MotherLucy Cossum1 b. 17 Apr 1878, d. Sep 1955
Pedigree
Birth*Jul 1900 George William Cossum , son of Lucy Cossum, was born in Jul 1900 at Hastings, SSX, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 George William Cossum appeared as "Nephew" age 10 in the household of George Griffin Cossum and Lucy Sims in the 1911 census at Main Street, at Iden; George is 62 a Gardener Domestic Beer House Keepers [prob William the Conquerer). Lucy is 56. Nephew [??] George is with them.2 

Citations

  1. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Hastings 2B 36.
  2. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Census 1911: FmP image seen : Main Street Iden Sussex, Iden, Sussex, England
    George Griffin     Cossum     Head     Married     Male     62     1849     Gardener Domestic Beer Housef Keepers     Sussex Bohemia St Leonards
    Lucy     Cossum     Wife     Married     Female     56     1855     -     Kent Withersham
    George William     Cossum     Nephew     Single     Male     10     1901     School     Sussex St Leonards on Sea."
Last Edited3 Apr 2025

Grace Cossum

b. 16 Aug 1635
FatherJohn Cossum
Pedigree
Baptism*16 Aug 1635 Grace Cossum was baptized on 16 Aug 1635 at St Clements, Hastings, SSX, ENG. 
Last Edited23 Dec 2006

Hannah Agnes Cossum1

b. Dec 1854, d. Jun 1876
ReferenceC1028
FatherJohn Cossum1 b. 1810, d. Dec 1889
MotherMary Ann Griffin1 b. 1821, d. Sep 1874
Pedigree
Birth Reg*Dec 1854 Hannah Agnes Cossum's birth was registered in at Hastings, SSX, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Dec 1854.1 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 She appearedin the household of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin in the census at sched 123 Spittleman Down, at Hastings.2 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Hannah Agnes Cossum appeared as daughter age 16 in the household of John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin in this census at 28 Cornfield Terrace, St Mary Magdelaine, at Hastings; John is 60, Mary 50.3 
Burial*17 Apr 1876 Hannah Agnes Cossum was buried on 17 Apr 1876 at St Helen, Ore, Hastings, SSX, ENG; age 21, from the Union Workhouse (probably hospital).4 
Death Reg*Jun 1876  Her death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Jun 1876 at Hastings, SSX, ENG: age 21.5 

Citations

  1. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Ancestry.com GRO Ref: Hastings 2b 23.
  2. [S2] 1861 Census :Ancestry.com RG9/561 Hastings St Mary in the Castle 9 123 28 123.
  3. [S68] Ancestry.com :Ancestry.com 1871 Census Index.
  4. [S103] Burial Records :Burial: FmP: Sussex Burials: Hannah
    Last name     Cossum
    Age     21y
    Birth year     1855
    Death year     1876
    Burial year     1876
    Burial date     17 Apr 1876
    Dedication     St.Helen
    Place     Ore
    County     Sussex
    Country     England
    Notes     
    Union Workhouse.
  5. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Death Reg: FmP: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007: HANNAH
    Last name     COSSUM
    Gender     Female
    Birth day     -
    Birth month     -
    Birth year     1855
    Age     21
    Death quarter     2
    Death year     1876
    District     Hastings
    County     Sussex
    Volume     2B
    Page     7.
Last Edited3 Apr 2025

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

Harriet Cossum

b. 1827
ReferenceC1032
FatherJohn Cossum b. c 1786, d. 28 Oct 1868
MotherJemima Gower b. 17 Oct 1794, d. Jun 1868
Pedigree
Birth*1827 Harriet Cossum , daughter of John Cossum and Jemima Gower, was born in 1827. 
Baptism1 Apr 1827 Harriet Cossum was baptized on 1 Apr 1827 at Ore, SSX, ENG. 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared as age 14 in the household of John Cossum and Jemima Gower in the 1841 census at Spittleman Down, at Hastings; John is 50, Labourer. Jemima is 45.1 
Census 1851*30 Mar 1851 In the 1851 census Harriet Cossum appeared: at Castle Hurst, Saint Mary In The Castle, SSX, ENG. Unmarried laundry maid age 24.2 
Marriage*6 Aug 1861  On Tuesday, 6 Aug 1861 Harriet Cossum married Thomas Osborn in St Clements, Hastings, SSX, ENG,Husband Age: 24 Wife Age: 34, daughter of John. She marks.3 
Marr Reg*Sep 1861 The marriage of Harriet was registered in at Hastings, SSX, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Sep 1861.4 
Note*  ValerieGRIFFIN88 tree on Ancestry (Williams family tree) says she had no children and died January 1893 in Westhampnett, Sussex. 

Family

Thomas Osborn

Citations

  1. [S13] 1841 Census :www.ancestry.co.uk HO107/1107/10 Hastings St Mary in the Castle 5A 15 9.
  2. [S3] 1851 Census :Harriet Cossum
    Event Type:     
    Census
    Event Date:     
    1851
    Event Place:     
    Saint Mary In The Castle, Sussex, England
    Registration District:     
    Hastings
    Gender:     
    Female
    Age:     
    24
    Marital Status:     
    Unmarried
    Occupation:     
    Laundry Maid
    Birth Year (Estimated):     
    1827
    Birthplace:     
    Hastings, Sussex
    Relationship to Head of Household:     
    Servant
    Page Number:     
    66
    Registration Number:     
    HO107
    Piece/Folio:     
    1635 / 428.
  3. [S104] Online marriage record :England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910
    Name:     
    Thomas Osborn
    Event Type:     
    Marriage
    Event Date:     
    06 Aug 1861
    Event Place:     
    St Clement, Hastings, Sussex, England
    Gender:     
    Male
    Age:     
    24
    Marital Status:     
    Single
    Birth Year (Estimated):     
    1837
    Father's Name:     
    Joseph Osborn
    Spouse's Name:     
    Harriet Cossum
    Spouse's Gender:     
    Female
    Spouse's Age:     
    34
    Spouse's Marital Status:     
    Single
    Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated):     
    1827
    Spouse's Father's Name:     
    John Cossum
    Volume:     
    10.
  4. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :MREG: FmP: Record Transcription: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005: HARRIET
    Last name     COSSUM
    Marriage quarter     3
    Marriage year     1861
    Registration month     -
    MarriageFinder ™

    HARRIET COSSUM married one of these people

    Thomas Osborn, Henry Edward Bennett

    District     Hastings
    District number     -
    County     Sussex
    Country     England
    Volume     2B
    Volume as transcribed     2B
    Page number     27.
Last Edited4 Sep 2020

Harriet Cossum

b. c 1866
Pedigree
Birth*c 1866 Harriet Cossum whose parents are unknown was born c 1866 at Of New Norfolk, ENG. 
Marriage*c 1893  On c 1893 Harriet Cossum married John Perry in Of New Norfolk, ENG. 

Family

John Perry b. c 1862
Last Edited23 Dec 2006

Henery Cossum1

Pedigree

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S123] Unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, unknown date "unknown cd."
Last Edited23 Dec 2006

Henry Cossum

b. 1823, d. Sep 1876
ReferenceC1031
FatherJohn Cossum b. c 1786, d. 28 Oct 1868
MotherJemima Gower b. 17 Oct 1794, d. Jun 1868
Pedigree
Birth*1823 Henry Cossum , son of John Cossum and Jemima Gower, was born in 1823 at St Leonards, Hastings, SSX, ENG; from Census returns.1 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 Henry Cossum appeared as age 18 in the household of John Cossum and Jemima Gower in the 1841 census at Spittleman Down, at Hastings; John is 50, Labourer. Jemima is 45.2 
Marr RegSep 1849 The marriage of Henry and Jane Elizabeth Huggett was registered in at Hailsham, SSX, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Sep 1849.3,4 
Census 185130 Mar 1851 In the 1851 census Henry Cossum and Jane Elizabeth Huggett appeared: at 29 Bohemia Terrace, Hastings, SSX, ENG. Henry is 28, labourer. Jane is 26. Mary Haggett [her sister?] 24, unmarried servant is a visitor.5 
Census 18617 Apr 1861 Henry Cossum and Jane Elizabeth Huggett appeared in the 1861 census at sched 158 Spittleman Down, Hastings, SSX, ENG. Henry is 39, Ag Lab, Jane is 34. Three daughters at home and [her brother?] James, lodging.6 
(Witness) Probate3 Jul 1869 Henry Cossum witnessed the probate of John Cossum's estate on 3 Jul 1869; LEWES SUSSEX WILLS 1869 No 115

Effects Under £1000

The Will with the Codicil of John Cossum late of Hollington in the county of Sussex, labourer deceased who died 28 October 1868 of Hollington aforesaid, was proved at Lewes by the oaths of Henry Cossum of Hastings in the County aforesaid Labourer the son, and William Brown of Beckley in the county aforesaid Farmer, the executors.

Note:- William Brown; the second executor was married to John Cossum`s daughter Eliza Cossum.7 
Census 18712 Apr 1871 The Census of 2 Apr 1871 lists Henry Cossum and Jane Elizabeth Huggett at at 56 Bohemia Terrace, St Mary, Hastings, SSX, ENG. Henry is Labourer age 48, Jane is 46. 3 Children at home.8 
Death2 Jul 1876 Henry Cossum died at Bohemia, Hastings, SSX on 2 Jul 1876 (will of Henry , yeoman late of Bohemia, Hastings died 2 Jul 1876 at Bohemia to Jane Elizbeth Widow relict sole executrix, effects under £20).9 
Death Reg*Sep 1876  His death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Sep 1876 at Hastings, SSX, ENG: age 53.3,10 

Family

Jane Elizabeth Huggett b. c 1827, d. Mar 1882
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Derek Bandy, "Conjecture by Derek Bandy."
  2. [S13] 1841 Census :www.ancestry.co.uk HO107/1107/10 Hastings St Mary in the Castle 5A 15 9.
  3. [S39] Information from John Kent Tree G-R March 2008: Melinda Sheffield 2008.
  4. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :MREG: FmP: Record Transcription: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005: HENRY
    Last name     COSSUM
    Marriage quarter     3
    Marriage year     1849
    Registration month     -
    MarriageFinder ™

    HENRY COSSUM married one of these people

    Elizabeth Haggett

    District     Hailsham
    District number     -
    County     Sussex
    Country     England
    Volume     7
    Volume as transcribed     7
    Page number     483.
  5. [S3] 1851 Census :Census 1851: ancestry.com HO107/1635 Hastings Ore ED, 5b 602 87 246.
  6. [S2] 1861 Census :Census 1861: Ancestry.com RG9/561 Hastings St Mary in the Castle 9 126 34 158.
  7. [S68] Ancestry.com :England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941 Record for John Cossum 1869 > C > Co > 115.
  8. [S4] 1871 Census :"Census 1871: Ancestry.com 1871 Census: Henry     Cossum     Head     -     Male     48     1823     -     Sussex, EnglandJane     Cossum     Wife     -     Female     46     1825     -     Sussex, EnglandAnna     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     11     1860     -     Sussex, EnglandMary     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     8     1863     -     Sussex, EnglandHenry     Cossum     Son     -     Male     5     1866     -     Sussex, England."
  9. [S100] National Archives.
  10. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Death Reg: FmP: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007: HENRY
    Last name     COSSUM
    Gender     Male
    Birth day     -
    Birth month     -
    Birth year     1823
    Age     53
    Death quarter     3
    Death year     1876
    District     Hastings
    County     Sussex
    Volume     2B
    Page     15.
  11. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :birth: FreeBMD GRO Ref: Hastings 2b 35.
  12. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006: BMD/B/1856/2/BH/000369/012 : Hastings V:2B P:30.
  13. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006: BMD/B/1859/4/CI/000110/016 : Hastings V:2B P:29.
  14. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Birth Reg: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 England & Wales Births 1837-2006
    First name(s)     MARY
    Last name     COSSUM
    Birth year     1862
    Birth quarter     3
    Registration month     -
    Mother's maiden name     -
    District     Hastings
    County     Sussex
    Country     England
    Volume     2B
    Page     23.
  15. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Birth Reg: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 England & Wales Births 1837-2006
    HENRY
    Last name     COSSUM
    Birth year     1865
    Birth quarter     3
    Registration month     -
    Mother's maiden name     -
    District     Hastings
    County     Sussex
    Country     England
    Volume     2B
    Page     26.
Last Edited28 Mar 2025

Henry Cossum1

b. Sep 1865
ReferenceC1057
FatherHenry Cossum1 b. 1823, d. Sep 1876
MotherJane Elizabeth Huggett1 b. c 1827, d. Mar 1882
Pedigree
Birth*Sep 1865 Henry Cossum , son of Henry Cossum and Jane Elizabeth Huggett, was born in Sep 1865 at Hastings, SSX, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Henry Cossum appeared as son age 5 in the household of Henry Cossum and Jane Elizabeth Huggett in this census at 56 Bohemia Terrace, St Mary, at Hastings; Henry is Labourer age 48, Jane is 46. 3 Children at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Birth Reg: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 England & Wales Births 1837-2006
    HENRY
    Last name     COSSUM
    Birth year     1865
    Birth quarter     3
    Registration month     -
    Mother's maiden name     -
    District     Hastings
    County     Sussex
    Country     England
    Volume     2B
    Page     26.
  2. [S4] 1871 Census :"Census 1871: Ancestry.com 1871 Census: Henry     Cossum     Head     -     Male     48     1823     -     Sussex, EnglandJane     Cossum     Wife     -     Female     46     1825     -     Sussex, EnglandAnna     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     11     1860     -     Sussex, EnglandMary     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     8     1863     -     Sussex, EnglandHenry     Cossum     Son     -     Male     5     1866     -     Sussex, England."
Last Edited28 Mar 2025

Herbert William Cossum1

b. Dec 1859
ReferenceC1034
MotherRosetta Burchett2 b. 1 Dec 1839, d. Dec 1923
Pedigree
Name Variation  Herbert William Cossum was also known as Burchett.3 
Birth Reg*Dec 1859 Herbert William Cossum's birth was registered in at Hailsham, SSX, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Dec 1859: as Herbert William BURCHETT, son of Rosetta BURCHETT.2,3 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Herbert William Cossum appeared as Son age 11 born Hailsham in the household of John Cossum and Rosetta Burchett in this census at Havelock Terrace, Hollington, at Battle; John is 28 a labourer born St Leonards, Rosetta, 31 was born Herstmontceaux.4 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 In the census of 1881 Herbert William Cossum appeared at Sacketts Farm, St John Baptist, Margate, KEN, ENG. He is 21 a farm servant.5 
Marr Reg*Dec 1883 The marriage of Herbert William and Sarah Ann Lovelock was registered in at Thanet, KEN, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Dec 1883: she is LOVELOCK or CHAPMAN.2,6 
Marr Reg*Dec 1892 The marriage of Herbert William and Sarah Ann Belsey was registered in at Thanet, KEN, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Dec 1892: As BIRCHETT.7 

Family 1

Sarah Ann Lovelock b. 1862, d. Sep 1884
Child

Family 2

Sarah Ann Belsey b. c 1860

Citations

  1. [S123] Unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, unknown date "unknown cd."
  2. [S125] Website Rootsweb World Connect (unknown url) "CRIPPS/BURCHETT/SOUTHWELL Pedigrees davcripp."
  3. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :"Birth Reg: Anc: Herbert William BurchettEvent Type:     Birth RegistrationRegistration Quarter:     Oct-Nov-DecRegistration Year:     1859Registration District:     HailshamCounty:     SussexEvent Place:     Hailsham, Sussex, EnglandVolume:     2BAffiliate Line Number:     24."
  4. [S4] 1871 Census :"Census 1871 FmP: Havelock Terrace, Hollington, Battle, Sussex, England: RG10 Piece number     1034 Folio 87 Page 11
    John     Cossum     Head     -     Male     28     1843     -     Sussex, England
    Rosetta     Cossum     Wife     -     Female     31     1840     -     Sussex, England
    Herbert     Cossum     Son     -     Male     11     1860     -     Sussex, England
    Caroline     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     7     1864     -     Sussex, England
    Charles     Cossum     Son     -     Male     4     1867     -     Sussex, England
    Elizabeth     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     2     1869     -     Kent, England."
  5. [S44] 1881 Census :Census 1881: FHL Film 1341239 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1005 Folio 101 Page 13.
  6. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :"Marriage Reg: Anc: Herbert William CoshamRegistration Year:     1883Registration Quarter:     Oct-Nov-DecRegistration district:     ThanetParishes for this Registration District:     View Ecclesiastical Parishes associated with this Registration DistrictInferred County:     KentVolume:     2aPage:     1685Records on Page:     NameSarah ChapmanHerbert William CoshamRobert John HurstSarah Ann Lovelock."
  7. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :M REg: FmP: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005: SARAH ANN
    Last name     BELSEY
    Marriage quarter     4
    Marriage year     1892
    SARAH ANN BELSEY married one of these people
    Herbert William Birchett, George William Kennett
    District     Thanet
    District number     -
    County     Kent
    Country     England
    Volume     2A
    Volume as transcribed     2A
    Page number     1809.
Last Edited6 Oct 2020