| Birth |
1761 |
Sutton,Norfolk1 |
| Baptism |
5 Apr 1761 (age 0) |
Sutton2 |
| Census |
1841 (age 79-80) |
Thetford,Norfolk |
|
Water Lane
In 1841 Francis and Frances Newstead, both aged 80, were living on Water Lane in the parish of St Peter's Thetford. Francis was described as "of independent means" (although his occupation was given as "labourer" on his death certificate 3 years later); also in the household was their grandson, 21 year old John Bisbrowne, born in France. |
| Census |
1841 (age 80) |
Thetford,Norfolk |
|
Water Lane
Francis, described as Independent, was living with his wife Frances, also 80, and their 21 year old grandson John Bisbrowne, born abroad (Paris). |
| Occupation |
|
Labourer (death certificate); Independent means (1841 census) |
|
Francis must have once had a skilled trade as he was able to sign his name on his marriage certificate and was also earning enough (i.e. worth over 40s a year or owning property commanding a yearly rent of £10) to qualify for the status of Freeman of St. Peter's Thetford (1837 Register of Electors for the Poll for 2 knights of the shire of the Western Division of Norfolk. In the Register of Electors for 1840 Francis was listed as eligible to vote by virtue of freehold cottages that he owned in Thetford, occupied by Cooper and others. |
| Death |
25 Nov 1844 (age 85 (!)) |
Thetford Norfolk3 |
|
Cause: Old age
Address: Parish of St Peter
Described as Labourer on death certificate |
| Burial |
29 Nov 1844 |
St Peter Thetford Norfolk3,4 |
