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Rachel Head 1849–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 APR 1849

Birth Location: Hastings, East Sussex, England UK

Death Date: 2 NOV 1938

Death Location: Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England

Father: William Head

Mother: Jane Fairall

Spouse(s): John Gasson

Children(s): Reuben Gasson, John Gasson, Rachel Gasson, Thomas Gasson, Charity Gasson, Grace Gasson, Oliver Gasson, Edith Gasson, Florence Gasson

The story of Rachel Head began in 1849 in Hastings, East Sussex, England UK. In 1851, Rachel Head established residence. In 1851, Rachel Head was recorded in the census in Summershill Cottage, Ore, Sussex, England. Rachel Head married John Thomas Gasson, and had children including Charity Gasson, Edith Gasson, Florence Flora Gasson, Grace Gasson, John Gasson, Oliver Gasson, Rachel Gasson, Reuben Gasson, Thomas Glass Gasson. Rachel Head passed away in 1938 in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Rachel Head began in 1849 in Hastings, East Sussex, England UK.
  • In 1851, Rachel Head established residence.
  • In 1851, Rachel Head was recorded in the census in Summershill Cottage, Ore, Sussex, England.
  • Rachel Head married John Thomas Gasson, and had children including Charity Gasson, Edith Gasson, Florence Flora Gasson, Grace Gasson, John Gasson, Oliver Gasson, Rachel Gasson, Reuben Gasson, Thomas Glass Gasson.
  • Rachel Head passed away in 1938 in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Head
1814–1893
Birth Location: Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
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Jane Fairall
1813–1889
Birth Location: Wartling Sussex
JF

Spouses(s)

John Gasson
1852–1930
Birth Location: Hastings, Sussex, England
JG

Children(s)

Reuben Gasson
1877–1946
Birth Location: Hastings Sussex England
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John Gasson
1875–1915
Birth Location: St. Clement's / Ore, Hastings, Sussex, England
JG
Rachel Gasson
1879–1961
Birth Location: Hastings, Sussex, England
RG
Thomas Gasson
1881–1951
Birth Location: St. Helnens, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK
TG
Charity Gasson
1882–1961
Birth Location: Hastings, England
CG
Grace Gasson
1884–1975
Birth Location: Hastings, East Sussex, England
GG
Oliver Gasson
1886–1965
Birth Location: Hastings, England
OG
Edith Gasson
1888–1968
Birth Location: Hastings, Sussex, England
EG
Florence Gasson
1890–1938
Birth Location: Hastings, England
FG

Rachel Head's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Head
1849–1938
Birth Place: Hastings, East Sussex, England UK
Parents
William Holmes Head
1814–1893
Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Jane Fairall
1813–1889
Wartling Sussex
Grandparents
John Head
1777–1847
Worthing, West, Sussex, England
Frances (Holmes) Coleman
1780–1839
Findon, Sussex, England
John Fairall
1776–1836
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England
Anne Waterford
1787–1851
Limpsfield, Surrey
Great-Grandparents
John Head
1740–1811
Ann Barker
1745–1799
Richard Chancelor
1740–1811
Elizabeth Coleman
1748–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Judith Chancellor
1700–1760

Rachel Head's Descendants

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Rachel Head (2 APR 1849–2 NOV 1938) m. John (Thomas) Gasson (26 APR 1852–11 SEP 1930)
  1. 1. Reuben Gasson 1877–1946 m. Barbara Moreton 1877–1972
    1. 1. Jessie Gasson 1916–1977 m. Jack (E) Noakes 1911–1989
    2. 2. Barbara GASSON 1904–1973
    3. 3. Thomas (Spencer) GASSON 1899–1979
    4. 4. Florence (Bessie) GASSON 1900–1984
    5. 5. Edith (Caroline) GASSON 1907–1989
    6. 6. Jack GASSON 1911–1987
    7. 7. Onslow (Frederick) GASSON 1924–2004
    8. 8. Harry GASSON 1918–1918
    9. 9. Grace (Charity) Gasson 1902–
    10. 10. Rachael Gasson 1914–2013
  2. 2. John Gasson 1875–1915
  3. 3. Rachel Gasson 1879–1961
  4. 4. Thomas (Glass) Gasson 1881–1951
  5. 5. Charity Gasson 1882–1961
  6. 6. Grace Gasson 1884–1975
  7. 7. Oliver Gasson 1886–1965
  8. 8. Edith Gasson 1888–1968 m. Charles (Leonard) Marchant 1887–1920
  9. 9. Florence ((Flora)) Gasson 1890–1938

Rachel Head's Timeline

16 Records

1849
2 APR 1849
Birth of Rachel Head in Hastings, East Sussex, England UK
Hastings, East Sussex, England UK
1851
1851
Age 2
Rachel Head resided here
None
1851
1851
Age 2
Rachel Head appeared in census in Summershill Cottage, Ore, Sussex, England
Summershill Cottage, Ore, Sussex, England
1851
1851
Age 2
Rachel Head resided here
None
1871
1871
Age 22
Rachel Head resided here
None
1881
1881
Age 32
Rachel Head resided here
None
1881
1881
Age 32
Rachel Head resided here
None
1891
1891
Age 42
Rachel Head resided here
None
1891
1891
Age 42
Rachel Head appeared in census in 5 School Cots, School RD, Ore, Sussex, England
5 School Cots, School RD, Ore, Sussex, England
1891
1891
Age 42
Rachel Head resided here
None
1901
1901
Age 52
Rachel Head appeared in census in 6 School Cottages, St Helens, Hastings C B, England
6 School Cottages, St Helens, Hastings C B, England
1901
1901
Age 52
Rachel Head resided here
None
1911
2 APR 1911
Age 62
Rachel Head appeared in census in 12. School Road, Hastings, Sussex, England
12. School Road, Hastings, Sussex, England
1911
2 APR 1911
Age 62
Rachel Head resided here
None
1938
2 NOV 1938
Age 89
Death of Rachel Head in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England
Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England
1938
1938
Age 89
Rachel Head - Probate in Hastings, England, United Kingdom
Hastings, England, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 NOV 1938
    Event Place: Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: JAN 1915
    Event Place: Hastings, Sussex

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 APR 1849
    Event Place: Hastings, East Sussex, England UK

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Summershill Cottage, Ore, Sussex, England

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: 5 School Cots, School RD, Ore, Sussex, England

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 6 School Cottages, St Helens, Hastings C B, England

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 2 APR 1911
    Event Place: 12. School Road, Hastings, Sussex, England

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 APR 1911

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Hastings, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
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