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William Twigg 1717–1806 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1717

Birth Location: Birchover, Derbyshire Dales District, Derbyshire, England

Death Date: 3 May 1806

Death Location: Matlock, Derbyshire Dales District, Derbyshire, England

Father: Jonathan Twigge

Mother: Priscilla Browne

Spouse(s): Ann Gregory, Hannah Keeling

Children(s): Joseph Twigg, Jonathan Twigg

The story of William Twigg began in 1717 in Birchover, Derbyshire Dales District, Derbyshire, England. In 1798, William Twigg resided in Matlock, Derby, England. William Twigg married Ann Gregory, Hannah Keeling, and had children including Jonathan Twigg, Joseph Twigg. William Twigg passed away in 1806 in Matlock, Derbyshire Dales District, Derbyshire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of William Twigg began in 1717 in Birchover, Derbyshire Dales District, Derbyshire, England.
  • In 1798, William Twigg resided in Matlock, Derby, England.
  • William Twigg married Ann Gregory, Hannah Keeling, and had children including Jonathan Twigg, Joseph Twigg.
  • William Twigg passed away in 1806 in Matlock, Derbyshire Dales District, Derbyshire, England.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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William Twigg's Ancestors

Self
William Twigg
1717–1806
Birth Place: Birchover, Derbyshire Dales District, Derbyshire, England
Parents
Jonathan Twigge
1696–
Birchover, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Priscilla Browne
1699–
Winster, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Twigg's Descendants

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William Twigg (1717–3 May 1806) m. Ann Gregory (1723–4 September 1788) m. Hannah Keeling (1716–Bef. 1744)
  1. 1. Joseph Twigg 1749–1810 m. Phebe Wragg 1751–1834
    1. 1. Joseph Twigg 1775–1843 m. Catharine Sheldon 1784–1826
      1. 1. Samuel Twigg 1819–1888 m. Jane Rowland 1824–1895
        1. 1. Eliza Twigg 1863–1932 m. George Redfearn 1867–1958
        2. 2. George Twigg 1861–
        3. 3. Joseph Twigg 1854–1928
        4. 4. Maria (Ridgeway nee) Twigg 1864–1924
        5. 5. Walter (R) Twigg 1868–
        6. 6. Emela Twigg 1847–
        7. 7. Thomas Twigg 1848–1933
        8. 8. Samuel Twigg 1853–1893 m. Isabella Bills 1861–
        9. 9. Sarah Twigg 1857–
    2. 2. Esther Twigg 1776–
  2. 2. Jonathan Twigg 1751–

William Twigg's Timeline

3 Records

1717
1717
Birth of William Twigg in Birchover, Derbyshire Dales District, Derbyshire, England
Birchover, Derbyshire Dales District, Derbyshire, England
1798
1798
Age 81
William Twigg resided here in Matlock, Derby, England
Matlock, Derby, England
1806
3 May 1806
Age 89
Death of William Twigg
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1717
    Event Place: Birchover, Derbyshire Dales District, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [2] Staffordshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Staffordshire Record Office; Stafford, Staffordshire, England
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Matlock, Derby, England
    Record Source: UK, Land Tax Redemption, The National Archives; Kew, Richmond; Surrey, Land Tax Redemption Office: Quotas and Assessments, IR23; Piece: 15

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Matlock, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Youlgreave, Derby
    Record Source: Staffordshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Staffordshire Record Office; Stafford, Staffordshire, England

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 May 1806
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Matlock, Derbyshire Dales District, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

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