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Martha Jane FRENCH

F, #3104, b. 24 October 1862, d. 1941

Parents

FatherRobert FRENCH b. about 1826, d. 16 September 1894
MotherEliza McKEE b. 15 April 1839, d. 12 March 1903

Biography

Martha Jane FRENCH was born on 24 October 1862 in Co. Galway, IrelandG.1 She married John Martin HITCHCOCK on 24 December 1881 in Sellerna Parish Church, Co. GalwayG.2 She died in 1941, at age ~79, in Devon Central Registration DistrictG.
The 1911 England census records Martha Jane French as having had 8 children with 6 still living, although there appear to have been 9 children if Robert Martin Hitchcock is included.

She was enumerated in the 1921 census of England & Wales at Arch Lodge, Powderham, as Martha Hitchcock, aged 57 and 8 months, widow, born Clonbur Co. Galway, together with her sister Isabella Connell and brother in law Arthur Frederick Connell.

She was enumerated in the 1939 Register of England & Wales at Arch Lodge, and described as a Lodge Keeper, together with William M. Hitchcock, single, an Estate Painter and Naval Pensioner.3

Children with John Martin HITCHCOCK b. 2 February 1854

SonJames Martin HITCHCOCK b. 17 August 1882
SonRobert Martin HITCHCOCK b. 17 January 1883, d. 22 April 1949
SonWilliam Martin HITCHCOCK b. 20 August 1884, d. 1974
SonArthur Samuel Martin HITCHCOCK+ b. 16 May 1887, d. 12 February 1950
SonJohn Charles HITCHCOCK b. 27 November 1889, d. 1892
DaughterFlorence Lilian HITCHCOCK b. 6 March 1892, d. 1892
DaughterAlice Daisy HITCHCOCK+ b. 13 April 1893, d. 1988
DaughterElizabeth Frances HITCHCOCK b. 1896
SonGeorge Westley Frank HITCHCOCK b. 21 January 1901

Connections

French Lineage:Robert2, Samuel1, Robert0
Relationship:Great-granddaughter of Robert FRENCH
Appears on:French Indented Chart
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Citations

  1. [S1333] 1939 Register for England and Wales
  2. [S1136] Marriage certificate of John M. Hitchcock and Martha J. French, 24 Dec 1881, Sellerna Parish Church, Co. Galway; copy in the possession of the author
  3. [S1127] 1911 England & Wales census


Last Edited6 February 2023

John Martin HITCHCOCK

M, #3105, b. 2 February 1854

Biography

John Martin HITCHCOCK was born on 2 February 1854 in Wellington, SomersetG.1 He married Martha Jane FRENCH, daughter of Robert FRENCH and Eliza McKEE, on 24 December 1881 in Sellerna Parish Church, Co. GalwayG.2
John Martin Hitchcock was the son of Samuel Hitchcock and Elizabeth Martin. He volunteered for service in the Royal Navy on 13 April 1870, and served on HMS Valiant with the rank of Boatman when it was based at the Cleggan coastguard station from 1881 to 1885. He was stationed at Robert’s Cove, near Kinsale in Co. Cork from 1887 to 1890, at Union Hall near Skibbereen from 1890 to 1895 and at Rhyll in North Wales from 1895 to 1897. He was promoted to the rank of Commissioned Boatman in 1890 and was pensioned in 1897. He was recorded in the 1901 England census at Fore Street, Topsham, Devon, and was described as a Navy Pensioner; he was enumerated with his wife and 4 children, as well as Isabella French and her daughter Olive. The 1911 census recorded him as a Painter & Naval Pensioner living at Arch Lodge, Powderham, together with his wife Martha and children Elizabeth and George.1,3,4

Children with Martha Jane FRENCH b. 24 October 1862, d. 1941

SonJames Martin HITCHCOCK b. 17 August 1882
SonRobert Martin HITCHCOCK b. 17 January 1883, d. 22 April 1949
SonWilliam Martin HITCHCOCK b. 20 August 1884, d. 1974
SonArthur Samuel Martin HITCHCOCK+ b. 16 May 1887, d. 12 February 1950
SonJohn Charles HITCHCOCK b. 27 November 1889, d. 1892
DaughterFlorence Lilian HITCHCOCK b. 6 March 1892, d. 1892
DaughterAlice Daisy HITCHCOCK+ b. 13 April 1893, d. 1988
DaughterElizabeth Frances HITCHCOCK b. 1896
SonGeorge Westley Frank HITCHCOCK b. 21 January 1901

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Citations

  1. [S1129] John Hitchcock of Wellington, Registers of Seamen's Services,11583B Image 81-81, UK National Archives, Kew, London; http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline
  2. [S1136] Marriage certificate of John M. Hitchcock and Martha J. French, 24 Dec 1881, Sellerna Parish Church, Co. Galway; copy in the possession of the author
  3. [S678] 1901 England & Wales census
  4. [S1127] 1911 England & Wales census


Last Edited27 February 2011

Arthur Samuel Martin HITCHCOCK

M, #3106, b. 16 May 1887, d. 12 February 1950

Parents

FatherJohn Martin HITCHCOCK b. 2 February 1854
MotherMartha Jane FRENCH b. 24 October 1862, d. 1941

Biography

Arthur Samuel Martin HITCHCOCK was born on 16 May 1887 in Roberts Cove, Co. Cork, IrelandG.1 He married Florence Elizabeth HARTNOLL in 1909 in St. Thomas Registration District, DevonG. He died on 12 February 1950, at age 62, in Castle-gate, Kenton, DevonG.
He was enumerated in the 1901 England census in the household of John and Martha Hitchcock at Topsham, Devon. In 1911 he was living at Arch Lodge, Powderham and described as a House Painter and Paper Hanger in the census return.

His obituary appeared in the 24th Feb 1950 edition of the Exeter and Plymouth Gazette, as follows:
"MR. A S. HITCHCOCK
The funeral of Mr. Arthur Samuel of Castle-gate, Kenton, who died on February 12th, took place in All Saints' Church, Kenton, on Thursday last.
Mr. Hitchcock had been employed on the Devon Estate for over 40 years. During the first world war he was awarded the D.C.M., and during the last war was a sergeant in the Home Guard. He was a member of the British Legion and a trustee of the Kenton Lodge of Odd Fellows.
The service was conducted by the Vicar (Rev. K. E. Alexander), assisted by the Rector of Powderham (Rev. J. B. Pim).
The mourners were: The widow; Mr. A. W. J. Hitchcock, Mr. R. R. Hitchcock, sons: Mrs. J. Varty, Mrs. G. Tanton, daughters; Mr. W. Hitchcock, Mr G. W Hitchcock, Mrs R. Fennell, brothers and sister; Mr. J. Varty, Mr. G. Tanton, Mrs A. W. J. Hitchcock, sons-in-law and daughter-in-law: Mr. R. Fennell, Mrs. G. Hitchcock, Mrs. E. Chown, E. Henson. brother-in-law and sisters-in-law; Mr. S. Handford and Miss J. Hitchcock, nephew and niece; Mrs. B. O. Connell, aunt: Mr. C. Stoneman, friend.
General sympathisers present included the Earl of Devon and Lady Mary Courtenay (also representing the Dowager Lady Devon), Captain S. Wood and S Gilbert.
Official representatives of the Loyal Kenton Lodge of Odd Fellows were: Messrs. A. W. Clark, W. J. Lovell, G. Randall, C. Mann, H. C. Kerswill, and G. Godbeer."2

Children with Florence Elizabeth HARTNOLL b. about 1882, d. 4 April 1926

SonArthur William John HITCHCOCK b. 2 June 1911, d. 15 August 1969
DaughterLilian May HITCHCOCK b. 24 October 1912, d. 1998
DaughterFrances Mary HITCHCOCK b. 26 August 1914, d. 1993
DaughterJosephine M. HITCHCOCK b. 1920, d. about 1930
SonReginald Robert HITCHCOCK b. 6 September 1922, d. 1995

Connections

French Lineage:Martha Jane FRENCH3, Robert2, Samuel1, Robert0
Relationship:2nd great-grandson of Robert FRENCH
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Citations

  1. [S1335] Irish Civil Records of Births, Marriages and Deaths, database: https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/
  2. [S678] 1901 England & Wales census


Last Edited18 December 2023

Alice Daisy HITCHCOCK

F, #3107, b. 13 April 1893, d. 1988

Parents

FatherJohn Martin HITCHCOCK b. 2 February 1854
MotherMartha Jane FRENCH b. 24 October 1862, d. 1941

Biography

Alice Daisy HITCHCOCK was born on 13 April 1893 in Skibbereen Registration DistrictG. She married Reginald Charles FENNELL in 1916 in St Thomas Registration District, DevonG. She died in 1988, at age ~95, in Newton Abbot Registration DistrictG. She was buried in Kenton CemeteryG.

Children with Reginald Charles FENNELL b. 22 October 1883, d. 1984

DaughterBetty E. FENNELL b. 1918
DaughterEthel Noreen FENNELL b. 1920, d. 1 July 2015
DaughterMargaret R. FENNELL b. 1923
SonJohn Charles FENNELL b. 20 October 1926, d. 1999

Connections

French Lineage:Martha Jane FRENCH3, Robert2, Samuel1, Robert0
Relationship:2nd great-granddaughter of Robert FRENCH
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Last Edited19 December 2023

Elizabeth Frances HITCHCOCK

F, #3108, b. 1896

Parents

FatherJohn Martin HITCHCOCK b. 2 February 1854
MotherMartha Jane FRENCH b. 24 October 1862, d. 1941

Biography

Elizabeth Frances HITCHCOCK was born in 1896 in Rhyl, Flintshire, WalesG.
Elizabeth Hitchcock was enumerated in the England censuses in the household of John and Martha Hitchcock at Topsham, Devon in 1901 and at Arch Lodge, Powderham in 1911.1,2

Connections

French Lineage:Martha Jane FRENCH3, Robert2, Samuel1, Robert0
Relationship:2nd great-granddaughter of Robert FRENCH
Appears on:French Indented Chart
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  • 1896
    Birth
    1896 | Rhyl, Flintshire, WalesG
  • 1941~45
    Her mother Martha Jane FRENCH died in 1941 in Devon Central Registration DistrictG.


Citations

  1. [S678] 1901 England & Wales census
  2. [S1127] 1911 England & Wales census


Last Edited5 March 2011

George Westley Frank HITCHCOCK

M, #3109, b. 21 January 1901

Parents

FatherJohn Martin HITCHCOCK b. 2 February 1854
MotherMartha Jane FRENCH b. 24 October 1862, d. 1941

Biography

George Westley Frank HITCHCOCK was born on 21 January 1901 in Topsham, DevonG.
George Hitchcock was enumerated in the England censuses in the household of John and Martha Hitchcock at Topsham, Devon in 1901 and at Arch Lodge, Powderham in 1911. He enlisted in the Navy on 11 August 1919 and was invalided with diptheria in December 1921.1,2,3

Connections

French Lineage:Martha Jane FRENCH3, Robert2, Samuel1, Robert0
Relationship:2nd great-grandson of Robert FRENCH
Appears on:French Indented Chart
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  • 1901
    Birth
    21 January 1901 | Topsham, DevonG
  • 1941~40
    His mother Martha Jane FRENCH died in 1941 in Devon Central Registration DistrictG.


Citations

  1. [S678] 1901 England & Wales census
  2. [S1127] 1911 England & Wales census
  3. [S1130] George Westley Hitchcock, Registers of Seamen's Services, ADM 188:976 Image 422-209, UK National Archives, Kew, London; http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline


Last Edited18 January 2022

Reginald Charles FENNELL

M, #3114, b. 22 October 1883, d. 1984

Biography

Reginald Charles FENNELL was born on 22 October 1883 in Middlesex EnglandG. He married Alice Daisy HITCHCOCK, daughter of John Martin HITCHCOCK and Martha Jane FRENCH, in 1916 in St Thomas Registration District, DevonG. Reginald Charles FENNELL died in 1984, at age ~101, in Newton Abbot Registration DistrictG. He was buried in Kenton CemeteryG.
Reginald Charles Fennell was the son of Charles Henry Fennell and Fanny Tilt.. He served in the Royal Navy.1

Children with Alice Daisy HITCHCOCK b. 13 April 1893, d. 1988

DaughterBetty E. FENNELL b. 1918
DaughterEthel Noreen FENNELL b. 1920, d. 1 July 2015
DaughterMargaret R. FENNELL b. 1923
SonJohn Charles FENNELL b. 20 October 1926, d. 1999

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Citations

  1. [S1132] rhona fennell Family Tree, http://trees.ancestry.co.uk/tree/1488068/


Last Edited19 December 2023

Betty E. FENNELL

F, #3115, b. 1918

Parents

FatherReginald Charles FENNELL b. 22 October 1883, d. 1984
MotherAlice Daisy HITCHCOCK b. 13 April 1893, d. 1988

Biography

Betty E. FENNELL was born in 1918.

Connections

French Lineage:Alice Daisy HITCHCOCK4, Martha Jane FRENCH3, Robert2, Samuel1, Robert0
Relationship:3rd great-granddaughter of Robert FRENCH
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Last Edited20 February 2011

Ethel Noreen FENNELL

F, #3116, b. 1920, d. 1 July 2015

Parents

FatherReginald Charles FENNELL b. 22 October 1883, d. 1984
MotherAlice Daisy HITCHCOCK b. 13 April 1893, d. 1988

Biography

Ethel Noreen FENNELL was born in 1920. She married Frank Bramwell James WILLS in 1940 in Devon Central Registration DistrictG. She died on 1 July 2015, at age ~95. She was buried in Kenton CemeteryG.

Connections

French Lineage:Alice Daisy HITCHCOCK4, Martha Jane FRENCH3, Robert2, Samuel1, Robert0
Relationship:3rd great-granddaughter of Robert FRENCH
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Last Edited19 December 2023

Margaret R. FENNELL

F, #3117, b. 1923

Parents

FatherReginald Charles FENNELL b. 22 October 1883, d. 1984
MotherAlice Daisy HITCHCOCK b. 13 April 1893, d. 1988

Biography

Margaret R. FENNELL was born in 1923.

Connections

French Lineage:Alice Daisy HITCHCOCK4, Martha Jane FRENCH3, Robert2, Samuel1, Robert0
Relationship:3rd great-granddaughter of Robert FRENCH
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Last Edited20 February 2011

John Charles FENNELL

M, #3118, b. 20 October 1926, d. 1999

Parents

FatherReginald Charles FENNELL b. 22 October 1883, d. 1984
MotherAlice Daisy HITCHCOCK b. 13 April 1893, d. 1988

Biography

John Charles FENNELL was born on 20 October 1926. He died in 1999, at age ~73.

Connections

French Lineage:Alice Daisy HITCHCOCK4, Martha Jane FRENCH3, Robert2, Samuel1, Robert0
Relationship:3rd great-grandson of Robert FRENCH
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Last Edited20 February 2011

Mary BAKER1

F, #3125, b. 1820

Biography

Mary BAKER was born in 1820. She married Charles BARTMAN.

Child with Charles BARTMAN b. about 1820

SonCharles BARTMAN+ b. 6 April 1844, d. 16 January 1913

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  • 1820
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    1820
  • 1844~24
    Her son Charles BARTMAN was born on 6 April 1844 in Ballyorgan, Co. Limerick, IrelandG.


Citations

  1. [S1109] Private Communication from Rob Cran, Genes Reunited: www.genesreunited.com


Last Edited21 February 2011