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Francis Nightingale 1682–1731 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Dec 1682

Birth Location: Fovant, Wiltshire, England

Death Date: 11 January 1731

Death Location: Melbury Abbas, North Dorset District, Dorset, England

Father: Edward Nightingale

Mother: Agatha Gray

Spouse(s): Ann ?

Children(s): Mary Nightingale, Ann Nightingale, Francis Nightingale

The story of Francis Nightingale began in 1682 in Fovant, Wiltshire, England. In 1729, Francis Nightingale resided in Melbury Abbes, Dorset, England. Francis Nightingale married Ann, and had children including Ann Nightingale, Edward Nightingale, Francis Nightingale, Mary Nightingale. Francis Nightingale passed away in 1731 in Melbury Abbas, North Dorset District, Dorset, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Francis Nightingale began in 1682 in Fovant, Wiltshire, England.
  • In 1729, Francis Nightingale resided in Melbury Abbes, Dorset, England.
  • Francis Nightingale married Ann, and had children including Ann Nightingale, Edward Nightingale, Francis Nightingale, Mary Nightingale.
  • Francis Nightingale passed away in 1731 in Melbury Abbas, North Dorset District, Dorset, England.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Francis Nightingale's Ancestors

Self
Francis Nightingale
1682–1731
Birth Place: Fovant, Wiltshire, England
Parents
Edward Nightingale
1662–1700
Upton Scudamore, Wiltshire, England
Agatha Gray
1653–1692
Lower Donhead, Wiltshire, England
Grandparents
Francis Nightingale
1610–1675
?Fovant, Wiltshire, England
Mary (Sarah) Martin
1610–1711
Fovant, Wiltshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis Nightingale's Descendants

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Francis Nightingale (5 Dec 1682–11 January 1731) m. Ann ? (–1727)
  1. 1. Mary Nightingale 1710–1775 m. James Morgan 1701–1741
    1. 1. Thomas Morgan 1736–1774 m. Mary Lodder 1741–1811
      1. 1. John Morgan 1767–1839 m. Mary Hunt 1766–1812
        1. 1. James Morgan 1790–1831
        2. 2. Mark Morgan 1792– m. Fanny Morgan 1796–
        3. 3. Jean Morgan 1802–
        4. 4. Stephen (Morgan) DNA 1797–1876 m. Rose (Stainer) DNA 1792–1828 m. Jane Ridout 1794–1851
      2. 2. Elizabeth Morgan 1762–1845 m. Thomas (Lush) Davidge 1762–1835
        1. 1. Joseph Davidge 1794–1861
        2. 2. Morris Davidge 1798–1877 m. Jane Rideout 1810–1892
        3. 3. Thomas Davidge 1789–1877
        4. 4. John Davidge 1791–1849
        5. 5. Mary Davidge 1790–1790
        6. 6. Harriett Davidge 1803–1868
        7. 7. George Davidge 1797–1868
        8. 8. Thomas Davidge 1788–1790
        9. 9. Joseph Davidge 1789–1790
        10. 10. John Davidge 1791–1877
      3. 3. Mary Morgan 1764–1815 m. John Andrews 1760–
      4. 4. James Morgan 1765–1838
        1. 1. Thomas Morgan 1791– m. Sarah Singleton 1787–
        2. 2. Rose Morgan 1792–1795
      5. 5. Thomas! Morgan 1785–1860 m. Anne Manniford 1782–1809 m. Louisa Dunham 1787–1818 m. Maria Hilliar 1785–
        1. 1. Charles (John) Morgan 1814–
        2. 2. Thomas (Joseph) Morgan 1813–
        3. 3. Charles Morgan 1811–1813
        4. 4. Thomas! Morgan 1816–1876 m. Caroline Parsons 1827–
        5. 5. Harriet Morgan 1804–
        6. 6. John (Robert) Morgan 1818–1908 m. Lucy Stainer 1820–1899
        7. 7. Charlotte Morgan 1805–1897
        8. 8. William Morgan 1807–1873
      6. 6. Francis Morgan 1771–1850 m. Jane Coward 1763–1822
        1. 1. Edward Morgan 1806–1872 m. Ann White 1801–1867
        2. 2. Charles Morgan 1803–1841
        3. 3. Sarah Morgan 1797–1816
      7. 7. Lucy (Morgan) DNA 1782–1820 m. John Stainer 1785–1853
        1. 1. Charles Stainer 1817–1900 m. Maria Stainer 1827–1914
        2. 2. George Stainer 1815– m. Jane Stainer 1820–
        3. 3. Thomas Stainer 1811–1894 m. Mary (Ann) Tucker 1812–1872
        4. 4. Ann Stainer 1813– m. Robert Trim 1816–
        5. 5. Lucy Stainer 1820–1899 m. John (Robert) Morgan 1818–1908
    2. 2. Mary£££ Morgan 1732–
  2. 2. Ann Nightingale 1715–
  3. 3. Francis Nightingale 1716–

Francis Nightingale's Timeline

4 Records

1682
5 Dec 1682
Birth of Francis Nightingale in Fovant, Wiltshire, England
Fovant, Wiltshire, England
1682
5 Dec 1682
Francis Nightingale was baptized in Wiltshire, England
Wiltshire, England
1729
7 Jan 1729
Age 47
Francis Nightingale resided here in Melbury Abbes, Dorset, England
Melbury Abbes, Dorset, England
1731
11 January 1731
Age 49
Death of Francis Nightingale in Melbury Abbas, North Dorset District, Dorset, England
Melbury Abbas, North Dorset District, Dorset, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Dec 1682
    Event Place: Fovant, Wiltshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 5 Dec 1682
    Event Place: Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: 14251

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1729
    Event Place: Melbury Abbes, Dorset, England
    Record Source: Dorset, England, Wills and Probates, 1565-1858, Dorset History Centre; Dorchester, England, UK; Reference Number: AdDI1729; Event Record Number: 12

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 January 1731
    Event Place: Melbury Abbas, North Dorset District, Dorset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Melbury Abbas, North Dorset District, Dorset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

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