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John Lightfoot 1816–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1816

Birth Location: Faversham, Kent, England

Death Date: 26 Feb 1882

Death Location: St Mary's, Faversham

Father: Thomas Lightfoot

Mother: LIGHTFOOT None

Spouse(s): LIGHTFOOT None

Children(s): Lizzy Lightfoot, Alfred Lightfoot, Rhoda LIGHTFOOT, Samuel Lightfoot, Fanny LIGHTFOOT, Frank Lightfoot

John Lightfoot was born in 1816 in Faversham, Kent, England, the child of Thomas Lightfoot And Lightfoot. In 1841, John Lightfoot was recorded in the census in East side Abbey Street, Faversham. John Lightfoot married Lightfoot, and had children including Alfred Lightfoot, Fanny Bertha Lightfoot, Frank Lightfoot, Lizzy Lightfoot, Rhoda Rebecca Lightfoot, Samuel Lightfoot. John Lightfoot passed away in 1882 in St Mary's, Faversham.

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Biography

  • John Lightfoot was born in 1816 in Faversham, Kent, England, the child of Thomas Lightfoot And Lightfoot.
  • In 1841, John Lightfoot was recorded in the census in East side Abbey Street, Faversham.
  • John Lightfoot married Lightfoot, and had children including Alfred Lightfoot, Fanny Bertha Lightfoot, Frank Lightfoot, Lizzy Lightfoot, Rhoda Rebecca Lightfoot, Samuel Lightfoot.
  • John Lightfoot passed away in 1882 in St Mary's, Faversham.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Lightfoot's Ancestors

Self
John Lightfoot
1816–1882
Birth Place: Faversham, Kent, England
Parents
Thomas Lightfoot
1784–1867
Faversham, Kent, England
LIGHTFOOT
1785–1867
Sheppey, Kent, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Lightfoot's Descendants

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John Lightfoot (abt 1816–26 Feb 1882) m. LIGHTFOOT (1813–)
  1. 1. Lizzy Lightfoot 1855–1856
  2. 2. Alfred Lightfoot 1862–
  3. 3. Rhoda ((Rebecca)) LIGHTFOOT 1850–1856
  4. 4. Samuel Lightfoot 1849–1849
  5. 5. Fanny (Bertha) LIGHTFOOT –1856
    1. 1. Albert Colley 1891–
    2. 2. Eddie Colley 1888–
  6. 6. Frank Lightfoot 1853– m. Lightfoot 1855–
    1. 1. Frank (S) Lightfoot 1880–
    2. 2. William (Alfred) Lightfoot 1878–
    3. 3. John (Gilbert) Lightfoot 1883–
      1. 1. John (Percy Kenneth) Lightfoot 1906–1981

John Lightfoot's Timeline

15 Records

1815
26 Nov 1815
John Lightfoot was christened in St Mary's, Faversham
St Mary's, Faversham
1816
abt 1816
Birth of John Lightfoot in Faversham, Kent, England
Faversham, Kent, England
1841
1841
Age 25
John Lightfoot appeared in census in East side Abbey Street, Faversham
East side Abbey Street, Faversham
1845
1845
Age 29
John Lightfoot was employed in Faversham; Occupation: 1845 KELLYS lists John Lightfoot of Abbey Street as "Wholesale
Faversham; Occupation: 1845 KELLYS lists John Lightfoot of Abbey Street as "Wholesale
1847
1847
Age 31
John Lightfoot was employed in Faversham; Occupation: 1847 PO lists "J Lightfoot" of 8 Abbey Street as Shrimp Dealer
Faversham; Occupation: 1847 PO lists "J Lightfoot" of 8 Abbey Street as Shrimp Dealer
1851
1851
Age 35
John Lightfoot appeared in census in Abbey Street, Faversham
Abbey Street, Faversham
1858
1858
Age 42
John Lightfoot was employed in Faversham; Occupation: 1858 MELVILLES lists John & Mrs Lightfoot of Abbey St as Shrim
Faversham; Occupation: 1858 MELVILLES lists John & Mrs Lightfoot of Abbey St as Shrim
1861
1861
Age 45
John Lightfoot appeared in census in 64 Abbey Street, Faversham
64 Abbey Street, Faversham
1862
1862
Age 46
John Lightfoot was employed in 1862 PO lists John & Mrs Lightfoot of 100 Abbey St as Shrimp
1862 PO lists John & Mrs Lightfoot of 100 Abbey St as Shrimp
1867
1867
Age 51
John Lightfoot was employed in PO for 1866, John of 77 Preston St listed as Shopkeeper, 1867 &
PO for 1866, John of 77 Preston St listed as Shopkeeper, 1867 &
1871
1871
Age 55
John Lightfoot appeared in census in 77 Preston Street, Faversham
77 Preston Street, Faversham
1881
1881
Age 65
John Lightfoot appeared in census in 77 Preston Street, Faversham
77 Preston Street, Faversham
1881
1881
Age 65
John Lightfoot appeared in census in Faversham
Faversham
1882
22 Feb 1882
Age 66
Death of John Lightfoot in Faversham, Kent, England
Faversham, Kent, England
1882
26 Feb 1882
Age 66
Burial of John Lightfoot in St Mary's, Faversham
St Mary's, Faversham

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1816
    Event Place: Faversham, Kent, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1815
    Event Place: St Mary's, Faversham

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: East side Abbey Street, Faversham

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Faversham; Occupation: 1845 KELLYS lists John Lightfoot of Abbey Street as "Wholesale

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1847
    Event Place: Faversham; Occupation: 1847 PO lists "J Lightfoot" of 8 Abbey Street as Shrimp Dealer

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Abbey Street, Faversham

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1858
    Event Place: Faversham; Occupation: 1858 MELVILLES lists John & Mrs Lightfoot of Abbey St as Shrim

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: 64 Abbey Street, Faversham

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: 1862 PO lists John & Mrs Lightfoot of 100 Abbey St as Shrimp

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: PO for 1866, John of 77 Preston St listed as Shopkeeper, 1867 &

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: 77 Preston Street, Faversham

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: 77 Preston Street, Faversham

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Faversham

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1999

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1882
    Event Place: Faversham, Kent, England
    Record Source: Faversham, St Mary's tombstone

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1882
    Event Place: St Mary's, Faversham
    Record Source: Faversham, St Mary's, by RJL

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