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Thomas Symes 1808 – 1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1808

Birth Location: Taunton, Somerset, England

Death Date: December 1872

Death Location: Somerset, United Kingdom

Father: William Syms

Mother: Sarah Taylor

Spouse(s): Harriett Oaten

Children(s): Jane Symes, Sarah Symes, Mary Symes, Thomas Symes, Frederick Symes, Elizabeth Symes, Charlotte Symes

In 1808, Thomas Symes entered the world in Taunton, Somerset, England, born to William Syms and Sarah Taylor. Thomas Symes married Harriett Oaten, and had children including Jane Maria Symes, Sarah Ann Symes, Mary Ann Symes, Thomas Symes, Frederick John Symes, Elizabeth Symes, Charlotte Symes. Thomas Symes passed away in 1872 in Somerset, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • In 1808, Thomas Symes entered the world in Taunton, Somerset, England, born to William Syms and Sarah Taylor.
  • Thomas Symes married Harriett Oaten, and had children including Jane Maria Symes, Sarah Ann Symes, Mary Ann Symes, Thomas Symes, Frederick John Symes, Elizabeth Symes, Charlotte Symes.
  • Thomas Symes passed away in 1872 in Somerset, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Syms
1780 – 1842
Birth Location: St Andrews Church, Chardstock
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Sarah Taylor
1783 –
Birth Location: Taunton, Somerset, England
ST

Spouses(s)

Harriett Oaten
1808 – 1894
Birth Location: Taunton, Somerset, England
HO

Children(s)

Jane Symes
1830 –
Birth Location: Taunton, Somerset, England
JS
Sarah Symes
1834 –
Birth Location: Taunton, Somerset, England
SS
Mary Symes
1851 –
Birth Location: Taunton, Somerset, England
MS
Thomas Symes
1841 –
Birth Location: Taunton, Somerset, England
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Frederick Symes
1844 – 1925
Birth Location: Taunton, Somerset, England
FS
Elizabeth Symes
1849 –
Birth Location: Taunton, Somerset, England
ES
Charlotte Symes
1851 –
Birth Location: Taunton, Somerset, England
CS

Thomas Symes's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Symes
1808 – 1872
Birth Place: Taunton, Somerset, England
Parents
William Syms
1780 – 1842
St Andrews Church, Chardstock
Sarah Taylor
1783 –
Taunton, Somerset, England
Grandparents
William Symes
Elizabeth
THOMAS TAYLOR
1765 –
East Chinnock, Somerset, England
HARRIET C0SSINS
1762 –
Martock, Somerset, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Symes's Descendants

1.
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Thomas Symes (1808 – December 1872) m. Harriett Oaten (1808 – March 1894)
  1. 1. Jane (Maria) Symes (abt 1830 – )
  2. 2. Sarah (Ann) Symes (abt 1834 – )
  3. 3. Mary (Ann) Symes (abt 1851 – )
  4. 4. Thomas Symes (abt 1841 – )
  5. 5. Frederick (John) Symes (1844 – Jul 1925) m. Emma Roberts (abt 1847 – )
    1. 1. Frederick (Thomas) Symes (1870 – 21 Oct 1949) m. Louisa Campbell (11 Nov 1874 – Jan 1956)
      1. 1. Una (Dorothy) Symes (10 Oct 1896 – )
      2. 2. Frederick (James) Symes (28 JUL 1898 – FEB 1995) m. Nellie (Elizabeth) Spencer (12 Mar 1896 – Sep 1983)
        1. 1. Mary (Lorna) Symes (1 Apr – ) m. Berry
        2. 2. Margaret (Louisa) Symes (23 AUG 1922 – 10 NOV 1922)
        3. 3. James (Campbell) Symes (6 Apr 1924 – 6/4/1991) m. Audrey (Iris J) Mansfield (Apr 1921 – )
        4. 4. Sylvia (Olive) Symes (23 Nov 1926 – 6 Jan 2012) m. Henry (John Theodore Charles) Cook (13 Feb 1924 – Nov 2001)
        5. 5. Donald (E) Symes (11 Jul 1930 – 08 Aug 2024) m. Maureen (J) Brennan m. Maureen (J) Brennan
        6. 6. Peter (William) Symes
      3. 3. Florence (Kathleen) Symes (abt 1901 – Jul 1995)
      4. 4. Gladys (Florence M) Symes (October 1901 – )
      5. 5. Patricia Symes (abt 1906 – )
      6. 6. Nora Symes (abt 1908 – )
    2. 2. Charles Symes (abt 1872 – )
    3. 3. William (R.) Symes (abt 1875 – )
    4. 4. Emma Symes (abt 1877 – )
    5. 5. Sidney (John) Symes (1879 – )
    6. 6. Florence (Mary) Symes
  6. 6. Elizabeth Symes (1849 – )
  7. 7. Charlotte Symes (1851 – )

Thomas Symes's Timeline

12 Records

1806
9 Sep 1806
Birth of Thomas Symes in Taunton, Somerset, England
Taunton, Somerset, England
1806
9 Sep 1806
Birth of Thomas Symes in St. Marys Church, Taunton, Somerset
St. Marys Church, Taunton, Somerset
1808
1808
Birth of Thomas Symes in Taunton, Somerset, England
Taunton, Somerset, England
1808
1808
Birth of Thomas Symes in Taunton, Somerset, England
Taunton, Somerset, England
1811
9 Jun 1811
Age 3
Thomas Symes was baptized in Taunton St Mary, Somerset, England
Taunton St Mary, Somerset, England
1851
1851
Age 43
Thomas Symes resided here in Taunton St Mary Magdalen, Somerset, England
Taunton St Mary Magdalen, Somerset, England
1861
1861
Age 53
Thomas Symes resided here in Taunton, St Mary Magdalen, Somerset, England
Taunton, St Mary Magdalen, Somerset, England
1871
1871
Age 63
Thomas Symes resided here in Taunton, Somerset, England
Taunton, Somerset, England
1872
31 Oct 1872
Age 64
Death of Thomas Symes in Taunton St Mary Magdalen, Somerset, England
Taunton St Mary Magdalen, Somerset, England
1872
December 1872
Age 64
Death of Thomas Symes in Somerset, United Kingdom
Somerset, United Kingdom
1872
5 Nov 1872
Age 64
Burial of Thomas Symes in Taunton St Mary, Somerset, England
Taunton St Mary, Somerset, England
1872
2 Dec 1872
Age 64
Thomas Symes - Probate in Taunton
Taunton

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1806
    Event Place: Taunton, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1922; Folio: 543; Page: 6; GSU roll: 221078-221079
    [2] Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\tau.m/2/1/4
    [3] Somerset, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1914, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\tau.m/2/1/36

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1806
    Event Place: St. Marys Church, Taunton, Somerset

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: Taunton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 2370; Folio: 19; Page: 10; GSU roll: 835103

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: Taunton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1811
    Event Place: Taunton St Mary, Somerset, England
    Record Source: Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\tau.m/2/1/4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Taunton St Mary Magdalen, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1922; Folio: 543; Page: 6; GSU roll: 221078-221079

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Taunton, St Mary Magdalen, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Taunton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 2370; Folio: 19; Page: 10; GSU roll: 835103

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1872
    Event Place: Taunton St Mary Magdalen, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995
    [2] Somerset, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1914, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\tau.m/2/1/36

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: December 1872
    Event Place: Somerset, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1872
    Event Place: Taunton St Mary, Somerset, England
    Record Source: Somerset, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1914, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\tau.m/2/1/36

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1872
    Event Place: Taunton
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995
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