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William Messenger 1817–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1817

Birth Location: Garsington, Oxfordshire, England

Death Date: 17 Feb 1859

Death Location: Holton, Oxfordshire, England

Father: Thomas Messenger

Mother: Jane Godfrey

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Wakelin

Children(s): George Messenger, Hannah Messsenger, Thomas Messsenger, Lydia Messsenger, Elizabeth Messsenger, John Messsenger, Jesse Messsenger, Alfred Messsenger, Jane Messenger, Martha Messenger, William Messenger

The story of William Messenger began in 1817 in Garsington, Oxfordshire, England. William Messenger married Elizabeth Wakelin, and had children including Alfred Messsenger, Elizabeth Messsenger, George Messenger, Hannah Messsenger, Jane Messenger, Jesse Messsenger, John Messsenger, Lydia Messsenger, Martha Messenger, Thomas Messsenger, William Son Of William L6Qp2K4 Messenger. William Messenger passed away in 1859 in Holton, Oxfordshire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of William Messenger began in 1817 in Garsington, Oxfordshire, England.
  • William Messenger married Elizabeth Wakelin, and had children including Alfred Messsenger, Elizabeth Messsenger, George Messenger, Hannah Messsenger, Jane Messenger, Jesse Messsenger, John Messsenger, Lydia Messsenger, Martha Messenger, Thomas Messsenger, William Son Of William L6Qp2K4 Messenger.
  • William Messenger passed away in 1859 in Holton, Oxfordshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Messenger's Ancestors

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William Messenger
1817–1859
Birth Place: Garsington, Oxfordshire, England
Parents
Thomas Messenger
1792–1863
Marston, Thame, Oxfordshire, England
Jane Godfrey
1792–1854
Garsington, Headington, Oxford, England
Grandparents
Leonard Messenger
1769–1812
Thame, Oxfordshire, England
Maria Maynwood
1771–1822
Thame, Oxfordshire, England
Thomas Godfrey
1770–1794
Garsington, Oxfordshire, England
Mary East
1765–1792
Little Milton, Oxfordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
John Messenger
1743–1818
Molly Juggins
1748–1769
Edward Godfree
1746–1835
John East
1723–
Catherine Lambourne
1745–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Leonard Messenger
1697–1777
Mary Messenger
1700–
Thomas Juggins
1716–1788
Mary Higgins
1720–1782

William Messenger's Descendants

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William Messenger (1817–17 Feb 1859) m. Elizabeth Wakelin (31 Dec 1815–24 MAY 1886)
  1. 1. George Messenger 1861–1924 m. Alice Shorter 1864–1903
    1. 1. Alice (Jane) Messsenger 1876–
    2. 2. Ada Messsenger 1880–
    3. 3. George (Richard) Messenger 1889–1969 m. Edith Watts 1887–1951 m. Amy (Maud) Bourton 1910–2001
      1. 1. Ronald ((Ron)) Messenger 1915–1994 m. Gwenda (Emily) Hudson 1916–1954
      2. 2. George (RICHARD) Messenger 1913–1968
      3. 3. Alec Messenger 1920–1955
      4. 4. Constance (EDITH A) Messenger 1917–1991
    4. 4. William Messanger 1906–
    5. 5. Arthur Messenger 1897–1897
    6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Messenger 1886–1887
    7. 7. Florance Messanger 1907–
    8. 8. Sarah (Jane) Messenger 1909–1909
    9. 9. Ellen Messenger 1910–
  2. 2. Hannah Messsenger 1837–1874
  3. 3. Thomas Messsenger 1840–1872
  4. 4. Lydia Messsenger 1843–1936
  5. 5. Elizabeth Messsenger 1849–1851
  6. 6. John Messsenger 1852–1871
  7. 7. Jesse Messsenger 1856–1871
  8. 8. Alfred Messsenger 1858–1871
  9. 9. Jane Messenger 1839–1841
  10. 10. Martha Messenger 1846–1846
  11. 11. William (son of William L6QP2K4) Messenger 1851–1851

William Messenger's Timeline

5 Records

1817
1817
Birth of William Messenger in Garsington, Oxfordshire, England
Garsington, Oxfordshire, England
1817
7 Feb 1817
William Messenger was baptized in Garsington, Oxfordshire, England
Garsington, Oxfordshire, England
1841
1841
Age 24
William Messenger resided here in Cuddesden, Oxfordshire, England
Cuddesden, Oxfordshire, England
1859
Feb 1859
Age 42
Death of William Messenger in Holton, Oxfordshire, England
Holton, Oxfordshire, England
1859
17 Feb 1859
Age 42
Burial of William Messenger in Holton, Oxfordshire, England
Holton, Oxfordshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1817
    Event Place: Garsington, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 876; Book: 15; Civil Parish: Cuddesden; County: Oxfordshire; Enumeration District: 1; Folio: 11; Page: 14; Line: 15; GSU roll: 474572
    [2] Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, Oxfordshire Family History Society; Oxford, Oxfordshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Reference Number: PAR1351R51

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 7 Feb 1817
    Event Place: Garsington, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source: Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, Oxfordshire Family History Society; Oxford, Oxfordshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Reference Number: BOD112_b_3

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Aug 17, 1820
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Cuddesden, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 876; Book: 15; Civil Parish: Cuddesden; County: Oxfordshire; Enumeration District: 1; Folio: 11; Page: 14; Line: 15; GSU roll: 474572

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1859
    Event Place: Holton, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [2] Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, Oxfordshire Family History Society; Oxford, Oxfordshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Reference Number: PAR1351R51

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1859
    Event Place: Holton, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source: Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, Oxfordshire Family History Society; Oxford, Oxfordshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Reference Number: PAR1351R5/1

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