A Snelson DataBase and Index

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George Bostock1,2

M, #18653, Deceased, b. 1470
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Parents

FatherWilliam Bostock (b. 1445)
MotherElizabeth Done

Family: Unknown Holt

DaughterJane Bostock
SonRobert Bostock+ (b. 1490)

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MarriageGeorge Bostock and Unknown Holt were married in an unknown place.
User Reference NumberHe; 6851
BirthHe was born in 1470.1
ResidenceHe resided in Bostocke about 1475 He is often referred to as George Bostock of Bostock ...... but remains a mystery otherwise. [:CR:].3
His son Robert Bostock was born in 1490.

Citations

  1. [S626] A. J. BOSTOCK, History of the Bostock Family
  2. [S1268] Harleian 1424 fo. 23b. Harleian 1505 fo. 21b
  3. [S1271] Harleian 1424 f0. 24 Harleian 1505, fo. 22

Leo Webb Snelson1

M, #18662, Deceased, b. 21 April 1895, d. 16 March 1983
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Parents

FatherPeter Snelson (b. 20 December 1862, d. 22 February 1944)
MotherAnna Sarah Webb (b. 24 September 1863, d. 18 June 1956)

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ResidenceLeo Webb Snelson resided in Leeton.2
OccupationHe was a Grazier.
EducationHe was educated in Sydney Grammar School, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, [[Principal Role]]
[[Witness Role: Student]].
BiographyAccording to microfyche records at the Society of Australian Genealogists, Leo was a driver in the 1st Division of the Australian Infantry abroad ( AIF ) in the 1914-18 War, from 20 July 1916 to 20 June 1919. According to Wallace Peter Snelson, he was enlisted in the 116 Howitzer Battery, was demobbed and transferred to 1st Division Ammunition Column and served in France. After the War he farmed at Leeton until 1937. With his brother, he held pastoral leases at Cobar and retired to Wellington. Joan Betty Snelson, his daughter confirms that Leo was one of 8 children.
He was educated at Cobar Public School and Sydney Grammar.
In April 1909 Frank Ward's Store in Linsley Street, Cobar caught fire, but the prompt action of the towns people saved much of the stock. The Cobar Herald reorted " Master Leo Snelson although only quite a lad, was one of the best workers at Ward's fire, carrying goods across the street to a place of safety. Well Done Leo ". [:CR:].
User Reference NumberHe; 999
BirthHe was born on 21 April 1895 in Cobar, New South Wales, Australia.
His father Peter Snelson died on 22 February 1944 in Orange or Cobar, New South Wales, Australia.
His mother Anna Sarah Webb died on 18 June 1956.
DeathLeo Webb Snelson died on 16 March 1983, at age 87, in Wellington, New South Wales, Australia.

Citations

  1. [S62] Letter from Joan Betty Snelson of Wellington(NSW)
  2. [S221] Letter from Wallace Peter Snelson of Cobar

Maria Priddey1

F, #18672, Deceased, b. about 1862, d. 14 May 1925
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ConsanguinityPartner of Henry ( Harry ) Snelson (1st cousin 3 times removed of Adrian John Snelson)
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Parents

FatherJames Priddey (b. about 1841)
MotherElizabeth Bennett (b. 1842, d. September 1878)

Family: Henry ( Harry ) Snelson (b. 7 December 1854, d. 24 June 1901)

DaughterAnnie Snelson (b. May 1889, d. 18 May 1889)
SonCharles Snelson+ (b. 1890, d. 16 April 1959)
SonEgerton Snelson (b. about February 1898, d. 1 December 1958)
Person ReferencesDescendents of William Snelson c.1670
William Snelston bef 1668 - aft 1707

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Also Known AsMaria Priddey was also known as Maria Snelson.
BiographyShe left L2006 5s 1d in her will; the executors were Thomas Millington, tobacconist and Arthur Bennett Priddey, painter/decorator. [:CR:].
User Reference NumberShe; 874
BirthShe was born about 1862.
Her mother Elizabeth Bennett died in September 1878 in Chester.
MarriageMaria Priddey and Henry ( Harry ) Snelson were married before 1889 in Chester in a civil Marriage.2
Her daughter Annie Snelson was born in May 1889.
Her daughter Annie Snelson died on 18 May 1889 in Handbridge, St. Mary's, England.
Her son Charles Snelson was born in 1890.
Her son Egerton Snelson was born about February 1898 in Chester, Cheshire, England.
Her husband Henry ( Harry ) Snelson died on 24 June 1901 in 133 Richmond Place, Boughton, Chester.
DeathMaria Priddey died on 14 May 1925, at age ~63, in 24 Egerton Road, Chester.3
BurialMaria's remains were buried on 18 May 1925 in Chester General Cemetery, Overleigh, The Old Cemetery is on the River Lane side.

Age: 62 y
Address: 24 Egerton St
Parish:
Date of Burial: 18/05/1925
Grave Number: P5938
Page Number: 182
Consecrated: True
Cemetery Register: DCE 1/8
Running Number: 5658
[[Principal Role]]
[[Witness Role: Buried]].3
ProbateThe estate of Maria Priddey was probated on 16 September 1925 in Chester Something wrong here. Check the probate 1925.
[[Witness Role: Deceased]].4

Census

Label and YearManual
Census 1871Maria Priddey Id #18,672 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1871 at 24 Egerton Street, Chester; Witness Role: Daughter

Original Documents, Source and Citations here
Census 1881Maria Priddey Id #18,672 (Principal) was at home on Census night 4 April 1881 at 25 Seller Street, Chester, Cheshire; Principal Role
Witness Role: resident

Original Documents, Source and Citations here5
Census 1881Maria Priddey Id #18,672 (Principal) was at home on Census night 4 April 1881 at 25 Seller Street, Chester, Cheshire; Witness Role: Daughter

Original Documents, Source and Citations here5
Census 1891Maria Priddey Id #18,672 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1891 at 48 Egerton Street, Chester; Witness Role: Wife

Original Documents, Source and Citations here
Census 1901Maria Priddey Id #18,672 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1901 at 133 Boughton Road, Chester; He is described as a corn factor.
Witness Role: Wife

Original Documents, Source and Citations here6,7

Citations

  1. [S453] Calendar of Grants of Probate & Letters of Admininstration
  2. [S1833] Chester FHS BDMs
  3. [S51] Overleigh Grave ( 'Henry & Maria' ), R3-0881
  4. [S133] Chester Will Records 1917-1929 mf 91/81 August 1917 Elizabeth Jane Snelson, Chester, Widow A 30 September 1925 Maria Snelson, Chester, Widow 66,601 W&C16 601 Maria Snelson of 133 Boughton, Chester & Canal Side nr. Seller Street Bridge. Widow. Sons Charles Snelson and Egerton Snelson Executors her brother in law Robert J.Millington of Brook Street, Chester, tobacconist Robert Snelson of Handbridge, hay merchant Will signed 25 May 1905 Witnesses E.H. Evans, Solicitor, Chester Geo. Jones 86 Northgate Street, Chester, Accountant Codicil to will of Maria Snelson of 36 Seller Street Robert Snelson, hay merchant replaced as executor by her brother Arthur Bennett Priddey of Seller Street, painter and decorator Codicil signed 10 Dec 1908 Witnesses Emily Millington 48 Brook Street, marrried woman E.H. Evans solicitor Probate granted 16 Sep 1925
  5. [S143] Census 1881 St John, Chester, R3-1628
  6. [S1616] Henry Snelson
  7. [S132] Chester Will Records 1892-1916
This extract has been compiled by me the author, Adrian John Snelson, from The Snelson DataBase & Armory which is held on a iMAC M4 with Reunion Version 14.

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