John Cossum1

Pedigree

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S126] Geneanet: document: The family of Master of Henhurst, co. Kent and Norfolk : with the extinct family of Master of Willesborough, co....
    Published in 1881: The children of the Eev. W. Whitear by his wife Elizabeth, daughter of John Cossum,
    of Hastings, were—
    1 Elizabeth, see above.
    2 Maria, married Eev. Wm. Horne of Gore Court, Maidstone.
    3 William, see page 60.
    4 Anne, see page 47.
    5 Sarah, see above.
    6 John, lost at sea about 1800.
    And three children who died young.
Last Edited29 May 2020

John Cossum1

b. 1810, d. Dec 1889
ReferenceC1026
FatherJohn Cossum2 b. c 1786, d. 28 Oct 1868
MotherJemima Gower3 b. 17 Oct 1794, d. Jun 1868
Pedigree
Birth*1810 John Cossum , son of John Cossum and Jemima Gower, was born in 1810 at Westfield, SSX, ENG.1 
Birth1811 John Cossum , son of John Cossum and Jemima Gower, was born in 1811 at Hastings, SSX, ENG.4 
(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 Spittleman Down, at Hastings; John is 50, Labourer. Jemima is 45.3 
Marriage8 Nov 1841  On Monday, 8 Nov 1841 John Cossum married Mary Ann Griffin, daughter of Thomas Griffin and Hannah Unknown, in Hastings, SSX, ENG.4,5 
Census 185130 Mar 1851 In the 1851 census John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin appeared: at 21 Bohemia Terrace, Hastings, SSX, ENG.6 
Census 18617 Apr 1861 John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin appeared in the 1861 census at sched 123 Spittleman Down, Hastings, SSX, ENG.7 
Census 18712 Apr 1871 The Census of 2 Apr 1871 lists John Cossum and Mary Ann Griffin at at 28 Cornfield Terrace, St Mary Magdelaine, Hastings, SSX, ENG. John is 60, Mary 50.4 
(Witness) Death RegSep 1874 John Cossum knew of the death of Mary Ann Griffin in at Hastings, SSX, ENG, in the quarter ending in Sep 1874: age 55.8 
Marr RegSep 1876 The marriage of John and Ann Wickerson was registered in at Hastings, SSX, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Sep 1876.9,10 
Census 18813 Apr 1881 In the census of 1881 John Cossum and Ann Wickerson appeared at 91 Norman Rd, St Mary Magdalen, Hastings, SSX, ENG. John is 70, general Labourer. Ann is 64. Williiam and Pheobe are at home.9 
Death Reg*Dec 1889  His death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Dec 1889 at Hastings, SSX, ENG: age 79.11 

Family

Mary Ann Griffin b. 1821, d. Sep 1874
Children

Citations

  1. [S3] 1851 Census :Census 1851: HO107/1635 Hastings Ore 5b 600 84 238.
  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 :www.ancestry.co.uk HO107/1107/10 Hastings St Mary in the Castle 5A 15 9.
  4. [S68] Ancestry.com :Ancestry.com 1871 Census Index.
  5. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :M Cert 71 GRO Ref: Hastings 7 571 Dec Q 841.
  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 :Death Reg: FmP: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007: MARY ANN
    Last name     COSSUM
    Gender     Female
    Birth day     -
    Birth month     -
    Birth year     1819
    Age     55
    Death quarter     3
    Death year     1874
    District     Hastings
    County     Sussex
    Volume     2B
    Page     19
    Death: Ancestry.com Civil Registration Index: 1837-1983 Ref: Kent Sussex 2b 59.
  9. [S44] 1881 Census :"Census 1881: FHL Film 1341244 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1029 Folio 51 Page 24
    John     Cossum     Head     Married     Male     70     1811     General Laborer     Westfield, Sussex, England
    Ann     Cossum     Wife     Married     Female     64     1817     -     Hooe, Sussex, England
    William     Cossum     Son     Single     Male     23     1858     Shoe Maker     Hastings, Sussex, England
    Phoebe     Cossum     Daughter     Single     Female     19     1862     Domestic Servant     Hastings, Sussex, England."
  10. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :"MREG: FmP: Record Transcription: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005: JOHNLast name     COSSUMMarriage quarter     3Marriage year     1876Registration month     -MarriageFinder ™JOHN COSSUM married one of these peopleElizabeth Longley, Ann WickersonDistrict     HastingsDistrict number     -County     SussexCountry     EnglandVolume     2BVolume as transcribed     2BPage number     57."
  11. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Death Reg: FmP: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007: JOHN
    Last name     COSSUM
    Gender     Male
    Birth day     -
    Birth month     -
    Birth year     1810
    Age     79
    Death quarter     4
    Death year     1889
    District     Hastings
    County     Sussex
    Volume     2B
    Page     30.
  12. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :FreeBMD GRO Ref: Hastings 7 362.
  13. [S2] 1861 Census :Ancestry.com RG9/561 Hastings St Mary in the Castle 10 161 39 166.
  14. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Ancestry.com GRO Ref: Hastings 2b 23.
  15. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :FreeBMD GRO Ref: Hastings 2b 30.
  16. [S4] 1871 Census :Ancestry.com 1871 Census.
  17. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Free BMD GRO Ref: Hastings 2b 31 Dec 1864.
Last Edited28 Mar 2025

Joseph Cossum

b. c 1670
Pedigree
Birth*c 1670 Joseph Cossum whose parents are unknown was born c 1670 at Of St Marys, Marlborough, Wiltshire, ENG. 
Marriage*9 Jul 1695  On Saturday, 9 Jul 1695 Joseph Cossum married Joane Anderson in Preshute, Wiltshire, ENG. 

Family

Joane Anderson b. c 1674
Last Edited25 Dec 2006

Kate Cossum1

b. Sep 1902
ReferenceC1110
FatherErnest Cossum1 b. 22 Jan 1874, d. Mar 1942
MotherElizabeth Ann Peter1 b. 17 Mar 1875, d. Mar 1962
Pedigree
Birth Reg*Sep 1902 Kate Cossum's birth was registered in at Islington, MDX, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Sep 1902.1,2 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 She appearedin the household of Ernest Cossum and Elizabeth Ann Peter in the 1911 census at 27 Fairbourne Road, at Tottenham; Ernest 37 a Telegraph Instrument Maker and wife Elizabeth 36 with 4 children. Elixzabeth says she has been married 14 years, 6 children, but only 4 alive.3 
Marriage*Dec 1926  On Dec 1926 aged 24 Kate Cossum married George L Taylor in Edmonton, MDX, ENG.4,5 

Family

George L Taylor b. c 1900

Citations

  1. [S39] Information from Dr John T Jennings G15d Darling Building School of Earth & Environmental Sciences The University of Adelaide, AUSTRALIA 5005.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Birth Reg: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 England & Wales Births 1837-2006Birth Reg: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 England & Wales Births 1837-2006
    KATE
    Last name     COSSUM
    Birth year     1902
    Birth quarter     3
    Registration month     -
    Mother's maiden name     -
    District     Islington
    County     London
    Country     England
    Volume     1B
    Page     343.
  3. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Census 1911: FmP image seen : 27 Fairbourne Road Tottenham, Tottenham, Middlesex, England
    Ernest     Cossum     Head     Married     Male     37     1874     Telegraph Instrument Maker     London Shoreditch
    Elizabeth     Cossum     Wife     Married     Female     36     1875     -     London Islington
    Beatrice     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     11     1900     School     London Islington
    Lilian     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     10     1901     School     London Islington
    Kate     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     8     1903     -     London Islington
    Maud     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     7     1904     -     London Islington."
  4. [S39] Information from John Jennings email Mar 2009.
  5. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :MREG: FmP: Record Transcription: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005:
    KATE
    Last name     COSSUM
    Marriage quarter     4
    Marriage year     1926
    Registration month     -
    MarriageFinder ™

    KATE COSSUM married one of these people

    George L Taylor

    Spouse's last name     Taylor
    District     Edmonton
    District number     -
    County     Middlesex
    Country     England
    Volume     3A
    Volume as transcribed     3A
    Page number     1245.
Last Edited8 Jul 2022

Lilian Cossum1

b. Mar 1901
ReferenceC1109
FatherErnest Cossum1 b. 22 Jan 1874, d. Mar 1942
MotherElizabeth Ann Peter1 b. 17 Mar 1875, d. Mar 1962
Pedigree
Birth Reg*Mar 1901 Lilian Cossum's birth was registered in at Islington, MDX, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Mar 1901: mother: PETER.1,2 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 She appeared as age 0 in the home of Ernest Cossum and Elizabeth Ann Peter in the 1901 census at 20, Elmore Street, at Islington; Ernest, 27 a Telegraph Inst Mkr Electrical and wife 24, with Beatrice & Lillian.3 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 Lilian Cossum appeared as age 10 in the household of Ernest Cossum and Elizabeth Ann Peter in the 1911 census at 27 Fairbourne Road, at Tottenham; Ernest 37 a Telegraph Instrument Maker and wife Elizabeth 36 with 4 children. Elixzabeth says she has been married 14 years, 6 children, but only 4 alive.4 
Marr Reg*Sep 1924 The marriage of Lilian and William H Martin was registered in at Edmonton, MDX, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Sep 1924: Married (SEP QR. 1924), Edmonton Middlesex ENG, to William H MARTIN with
M Charles E MARTIN
F Brenda E MARTIN.5,6 

Family

William H Martin b. c 1900

Citations

  1. [S39] Information from Dr John T Jennings G15d Darling Building School of Earth & Environmental Sciences The University of Adelaide, AUSTRALIA 5005.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Birth Reg: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 England & Wales Births 1837-2006
    LILIAN
    Last name     COSSUM
    Birth year     1901
    Birth quarter     1
    Registration month     -
    Mother's maiden name     Peters
    District     Islington
    County     London
    Country     England
    Volume     1B
    Page     362.
  3. [S50] 1901 Census :Census 1901: FmP: 20, Elmore Street, Islington, London & Middlesex, England: Ernest     Cossum     Head     Married     Male     27     1874     Telegraph Inst Mkr     Hoxton, Middlesex, England
    Eth     Cossum     Wife     Married     Female     26     1875     -     Islington, England
    Beatrice     Cossum     Daughter     Single     Female     1     1900     -     Islington, England
    Lilian     Cossum     Daughter     Single     Female     0     1901     -     Islington, England.
  4. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Census 1911: FmP image seen : 27 Fairbourne Road Tottenham, Tottenham, Middlesex, England
    Ernest     Cossum     Head     Married     Male     37     1874     Telegraph Instrument Maker     London Shoreditch
    Elizabeth     Cossum     Wife     Married     Female     36     1875     -     London Islington
    Beatrice     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     11     1900     School     London Islington
    Lilian     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     10     1901     School     London Islington
    Kate     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     8     1903     -     London Islington
    Maud     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     7     1904     -     London Islington."
  5. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :MREG: FmP: Record Transcription: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005:
    LILIAN
    Last name     COSSUM
    Marriage quarter     3
    Marriage year     1924
    Registration month     -
    MarriageFinder ™

    LILIAN COSSUM married one of these people

    William H Martin

    Spouse's last name     Martin
    District     Edmonton
    District number     -
    County     Middlesex
    Country     England
    Volume     3A
    Volume as transcribed     3A
    Page number     1519.
  6. [S127] Geneanet tree :John JENNINGS's Family Tree.
Last Edited8 Jul 2022

Lillian Rose Cossum1

b. 23 Dec 1890
ReferenceC1064
FatherWilliam Frederick Cossum1 b. Mar 1858, d. Mar 1910
MotherMercy Maskell1 b. 7 Feb 1868, d. Dec 1957
Pedigree
Birth*23 Dec 1890 Lillian Rose Cossum , daughter of William Frederick Cossum and Mercy Maskell, was born on Tuesday, 23 Dec 1890.2 
Birth RegMar 1891 Lillian Rose Cossum's birth was registered in at Hastings, SSX, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Mar 1891.1 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 She was listed as daughter age 3 months in the household of William Frederick Cossum and Mercy Maskell in the 1891 census at 1, Crystal Square, at Hastings; William is a Shoemaker age 30. Mercy is 24. Baby Lillian is at home.3 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 Lillian Rose Cossum appeared as daughter age 10 in the home of William Frederick Cossum and Mercy Maskell in the 1901 census at 7, South Street, St Mary Magdalen, at Hastings; William is 40 and a Shoe Maker And General Shop Keeper. "Mary" is 33. Lillian is at home.4 
Note*1910  Married 19 June 1910, Christ Church, St Leonards, Hastings, Sussex, England, to William Frederick MOON 1889- with
M George William Frederick MOON 1911-
F Lilian Rose Eva MOON 1911-1978 in 1910.5 
Marr Reg*Jun 1910 The marriage of Lillian Rose and William Frederick Moon was registered in at Hastings, SSX, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Jun 1910: Married 19 June 1910, Christ Church, St Leonards, Hastings, Sussex, England, to William Frederick MOON 1889- with
M George William Frederick MOON 1911-
F Lilian Rose Eva MOON 1911-1978.6,7 
(Witness) Census 19112 Apr 1911 Lillian Rose Cossum appeared as Lillian Rose MOON 20, married daughter assisting in the business in the household of Mercy Maskell in the 1911 census at Ceylon House Earl St, at Hastings; Widowed Mercy is 43, a Shopkeeper Grocer And Confectioner. Lillian her married daughter is with her as well as her husband and children.8 

Family

William Frederick Moon b. 24 Jul 1885

Citations

  1. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Birth Reg: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 England & Wales Births 1837-2006
    LILIAN ROSE
    Last name     COSSUM
    Birth year     1891
    Birth quarter     1
    Registration month     -
    Mother's maiden name     -
    District     Hastings
    County     Sussex
    Country     England
    Volume     2B
    Page     34.
  2. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register" :1939Reg: FmP: 14 Waldegrave Street, Hastings C.B., Sussex, England
    William F     Moon     24 Jul 1885     Male     Grocer Master     Married     277     1
    Lilian R     Moon     23 Dec 1890     Female     Grocers Assistant     Married     277     2
    Mercy     Cossum     07 Feb 1868     Female     Private Means     Widowed.
  3. [S8] 1891 Census :Census 1891 FmP: Crystal Square, Hastings, Sussex W
    William     Cossum     Head     Married     Male     30     1861     Shoemaker     Bohemia, Sussex, England
    Mercy     Cossum     Wife     Married     Female     24     1867     -     Heathfield, Sussex, England
    Lilian     Cossum     Daughter     -     Female     0     1891     -     St Leonards, Sussex, England.
  4. [S50] 1901 Census :Census 1901: Ancestry.com Census Index.
  5. [S127] Geneanet tree :Family Tree owner : David CRIPPS (davtas65).
  6. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :MREG: FmP: Record Transcription: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005:
    LILIAN ROSE
    Last name     COSSUM
    Marriage quarter     2
    Marriage year     1910
    Registration month     -
    MarriageFinder ™ LILIAN ROSE COSSUM married one of these people William Frederick Moon
    District     Hastings
    District number     -
    County     Sussex
    Country     England
    Volume     2B
    Volume as transcribed     2B
    Page number     50.
  7. [S126] Geneanet: Tree: Family Tree owner : David CRIPPS (davtas65):
    Married 19 June 1910, Christ Church, St Leonards, Hastings, Sussex, England, to William Frederick MOON 1889- with
    M George William Frederick MOON 1911-
    F Lilian Rose Eva MOON 1911-1978.
  8. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Census 1911: FmP image seen : Ceylon House Earl St Hastings, Hastings, Sussex, England
    Mercy     Cossum     Head     Widow     Female     43     1868     Shopkeeper Grocer And Confectioner     Sussex Heathfield
    Lilian Rose     Moon     Daughter     Married     Female     20     1891     Assisting In Business     St Leonards Sussex
    William Frederick     Moon     Son In Law     Married     Male     22     1889     Hawker Parrufin Oil     Sussex Hastings
    George William Frederick     Moon     Grandson     -     Male     0     1911     -     Sussex Hastings
    Lilian Rose Eva     Moon     Granddaughter     -     Female     0     1911     -     -
    Julia     Stonestreet     Niece     -     Female     13     1898     -     Kent Goudhurst."
Last Edited8 Mar 2021

Lucy Cossum

Middx Advertiser 12 Aug 1955
b. 17 Apr 1878, d. Sep 1955
ReferenceC1027
FatherGeorge Griffin Cossum b. 13 Mar 1849, d. Mar 1935
MotherLucy Sims1 b. 7 Nov 1854, d. Jan 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 
Census3 Apr 1881 Lucy Cossum appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 at Church Hill, Sibertswold, KEN, ENG.4 
Census 190131 Mar 1901 On 31 Mar 1901 Lucy Cossum were listed the census at The Vicarage, East Farleigh, KEN, ENG. Lucy is single 22, a housemaid in the Vicar's household. Thomas K SHORTER is a butler in the same household.5 
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 both of The Laurels, Alexandra Rd, Farnborough, HAM, ENG,Married at the Wesleyan Chapel..6,7 
Census 1911Apr 1911 Lucy Cossum and Roland Ernest Harmer appeared in the 1911 census at Montpelier Cottages Cross Street, Farnborough, HAM, ENG. Ernest is an Army Pensioner, Cabman age 33, he says Lucy is 32.8 
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.9 
DeathAug 1955 Lucy Cossum died at age 77 at 25 Thornton Close, West Drayton, MDX in Aug 1955.10 
Death Reg*Sep 1955  Her death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Sep 1955 at Uxbridge, MDX, ENG: Uxbridge 5F 89 q3 1955.11 

Family 1
Children

Family 2

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

Citations

  1. [S117] 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. [S44] 1881 Census :FHL Film 1341239 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1005 Folio 101 Page 13.
  5. [S50] 1901 Census :FMP: RG13 piece 764 folio 92 page 27.
  6. [S70] Harmer Family Association: Harmer Family Association.
  7. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :M Cert 126 GRO Ref: Hartley W. 2c 289.
  8. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"RG14PN6253 RG78PN297 RD109 SD2 ED3 SN134."
  9. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register" :FmP: 1939 Register: RG101/0994F/012/13 Letter Code: BZAE.
  10. [S26] Researcher: Derek Bandy [e-mail address].
  11. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :|Death Uxbridge 5F 89 q3 1955.
  12. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Hastings 2B 36.
  13. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Southwark 1D 62.
Last Edited3 Apr 2025

Lucy Cossum

b. 6 Jun 1824
FatherRichard Cossum
MotherCharlotte Unknown b. c 1798
Pedigree
Baptism*6 Jun 1824 Lucy Cossum was baptized on 6 Jun 1824 at Ripe, SSX, ENG. 
Last Edited24 Dec 2006

Mary Cossum

b. c 1656
Pedigree
Birth*c 1656 Mary Cossum whose parents are unknown was born c 1656 at Of W Firle, SSX, ENG. 
Marriage*14 May 1677  On Friday, 14 May 1677 Mary Cossum married Thomas Elphick in Arlington, SSX, ENG. 

Family

Thomas Elphick b. c 1652
Last Edited24 Dec 2006

Mary Cossum

b. 11 Dec 1822
FatherRichard Cossum b. 9 Nov 1790
MotherCaroline Foster b. c 1795
Pedigree
Baptism*11 Dec 1822 Mary Cossum was baptized on 11 Dec 1822 at St Clements, Hastings, SSX, ENG. 
Last Edited29 May 2020

Mary Cossum

b. 28 Apr 1799
FatherFrancis Cossum
MotherSarah Devas
Pedigree
Birth29 Mar 1799 Mary Cossum , daughter of Francis Cossum and Sarah Devas, was born on Friday, 29 Mar 1799. 
Baptism*28 Apr 1799 Mary Cossum was baptized on 28 Apr 1799 at Bray, Maidenhead, Berkshire, ENG. 
Last Edited24 Dec 2006

Mary Cossum

b. 29 Jul 1752
FatherJohn Cossum
MotherAnn Unknown b. c 1723
Pedigree
Baptism29 Jul 1752 Mary Cossum was baptized on 29 Jul 1752 at Houghton Le Spring, Durham, ENG. 
Baptism*29 Jul 1752 She was baptized on 29 Jul 1752 at All Saints, Hastings, SSX, ENG. 
Last Edited24 Dec 2006

Mary Cossum

Pedigree
Marriage*6 Oct 1776  On Sunday, 6 Oct 1776 Mary Cossum married Richard Gower in Cranbook, KEN, ENG. 

Family

Richard Gower
Last Edited23 Dec 2006

Mary Cossum

b. 19 Oct 1606
FatherWilliam Cossum b. c 1580
Pedigree
Baptism*19 Oct 1606 Mary Cossum was baptized on 19 Oct 1606 at St Mary, Minster On Thanet, KEN, ENG. 
Last Edited27 Dec 2006

Mary Cossum

b. 31 Aug 1773
FatherRichard Cossum
MotherElizabeth Unknown b. c 1760
Pedigree
Baptism*31 Aug 1773 Mary Cossum was baptized on 31 Aug 1773 at St Clements, Hastings, SSX, ENG. 
Last Edited25 Dec 2006

Mary Cossum

Pedigree
Marriage*3 Mar 1829  On Tuesday, 3 Mar 1829 Mary Cossum married William Everett Smith in Saint Clement Danes, Westminster, London, ENG. 

Family

William Everett Smith
Last Edited23 Dec 2006

Mary Cossum

b. 1796
FatherJohn Cossum1 b. 1756
MotherElizabeth Burgess1 b. 1755
Pedigree
Birth*1796 Mary Cossum , daughter of John Cossum and Elizabeth Burgess, was born in 1796 at Of Hillingly, SSX, ENG. 
Marriage*12 Dec 1817  On Friday, 12 Dec 1817 Mary Cossum married Henry Tomsett, son of Henry Tompsett and Martha Comber, in Lewes, SSX, ENG,Married 13 December 1817, Ripe, East Sussex, England, to Henry Tomsett 1797- with
M Henry Tompsett ca 1817-
M Charles Tompsett 1819-
M William Tompsett 1821-
F Martha Tompsett 1826-1844
F Caroline Tompsett 1828-1829
F Elizabeth Tompsett 1830-
F Jane Tompsett 1832-
F Eliza Tompsett 1834-
F Maria Tompsett 1837-
M Samuel Tompsett 1840-.2 

Family

Henry Tomsett b. 17 Oct 1797
Child

Citations

  1. [S39] Information from G-R Family Tree Joan Ball Jan 2008.
  2. [S126] Geneanet: Ray Worsfold's family tree as at Sept 2019.
  3. [S39] Information from Carolyn Walker tree via G-R July 2008.
Last Edited29 May 2020

Mary Cossum1

b. Sep 1862
ReferenceC1056
FatherHenry Cossum1 b. 1823, d. Sep 1876
MotherJane Elizabeth Huggett1 b. c 1827, d. Mar 1882
Pedigree
Birth*Sep 1862 Mary Cossum , daughter of Henry Cossum and Jane Elizabeth Huggett, was born in Sep 1862 at Hastings, SSX, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Mary Cossum appeared as daughter age 8 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
    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.
  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

Mary A Cossum1

b. 1868
ReferenceC1049
FatherFrancis Cossum1 b. 13 Nov 1840
MotherCatherine Susannah Kettle1 b. c 1836
Pedigree
Birth*1868 Mary A Cossum , daughter of Francis Cossum and Catherine Susannah Kettle, was born in 1868 at London, MDX, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 On 3 Apr 1881 the Census showed Mary A Cossum as Mary is 13 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.1 

Citations

  1. [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

Mary Ann Cossum

b. 7 Oct 1838
FatherCharles Cossum b. c 1814, d. Jun 1844
MotherMary Ann House
Pedigree
Birth1 Sep 1838 Mary Ann Cossum , daughter of Charles Cossum and Mary Ann House, was born on Saturday, 1 Sep 1838. 
Baptism*7 Oct 1838 Mary Ann Cossum was baptized on 7 Oct 1838 at Pentonville, London, ENG. 
Last Edited18 May 2007