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William Spears 1771–1833 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1771

Birth Location: Lye, Somerset, England

Death Date: 29 Jun 1833

Death Location: Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Father: William Spears

Mother: Ann Chapman

Spouse(s): Sarah Robinson

Children(s): Mary Morris

The story of William Spears began in 1771 in Lye, Somerset, England. William Spears married Sarah Robinson, and had children including Mary Morris. William Spears passed away in 1833 in Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

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Biography

  • The story of William Spears began in 1771 in Lye, Somerset, England.
  • William Spears married Sarah Robinson, and had children including Mary Morris.
  • William Spears passed away in 1833 in Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

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William Spears's Ancestors

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William Spears
1771–1833
Birth Place: Lye, Somerset, England
Parents
William Spears
1746–1817
Somerset
Ann Chapman
1741–1792
Wedmore, Somerset, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Spears's Descendants

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William Spears (1771–29 Jun 1833) m. Sarah Robinson (14 Jul 1783–7 March 1872)
  1. 1. Mary Morris 1802–1888 m. Price Morris 1775–1867
    1. 1. Matilda ((Hilda)) Morris 1830–1901 m. Thomas Rose 1826–1915
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Catherine Harriet) Rose 1860–1930 m. James Swadling 1857–1926
        1. 1. Ivy (Lydia) Swadling 1900–1926 m. Henry (Joseph) Benham 1896–

William Spears's Timeline

6 Records

1771
1771
Birth of William Spears in Lye, Somerset, England
Lye, Somerset, England
1806
29 Jul 1806
Age 35
William Spears was married in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
1814
1814
Age 43
William Spears resided here in Windsor, New South Wales, Australia
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia
1818
29 Apr 1818
Age 47
William Spears resided here
None
1828
1828
Age 57
William Spears resided here in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
1833
29 Jun 1833
Age 62
Death of William Spears in Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1771
    Event Place: Lye, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Gosford, New South Wales, Australia, Pioneer Register, 1788-1900
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1806
    Event Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source: Gosford, New South Wales, Australia, Pioneer Register, 1788-1900

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1801
    Record Source:
    [1] 1828 New South Wales, Australia Census (Australian Copy), State Records Authority of New South Wales; Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia; 1828 Census: Alphabetical Return; Series Number: NRS 1272; Reel: 2555
    [2] Gosford, New South Wales, Australia, Pioneer Register, 1788-1900

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1814
    Event Place: Windsor, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source: New South Wales, Census and Population Books, 1811-1825, State Records Authority of New South Wales; Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia; Population musters, Dependent settlements; Series: NRS 1260; Reel: 1252

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1818
    Record Source: UK, Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Regimental Registers of Pensioners

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1828
    Event Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source: 1828 New South Wales, Australia Census (Australian Copy), State Records Authority of New South Wales; Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia; 1828 Census: Alphabetical Return; Series Number: NRS 1272; Reel: 2555

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New South Wales
    Record Source: New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849, Class: HO 10; Piece: 36

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Australia
    Record Source: New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849, Class: HO 10; Piece: 36

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1833
    Event Place: Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Gosford, New South Wales, Australia, Pioneer Register, 1788-1900
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source: Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index

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