James Pearce and Hannah Jackson

Melbourn High Street
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James Pearce (bap. 29 Apr 1804 in Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire), Widower, son of William Pearce and Elizabeth Hunt, married Martha Wilton (bap. 25 Feb 1807 in Royston, Hertfordshire), Spinster, third daughter of Stephen Wilton and Elizabeth Hankin, in Royston, in 1849.

James Pearce of Royston, Bachelor, had previously married Hannah Jackson, of Guilden Morden, Spinster, daughter of James Jackson and Hanna Webb, on 10 Nov 1829, at St. Mary, Guilden Morden, Cambridgeshire.

James and Hanna Pearce had seven children:

1. 

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   William Pearce b. 19 Jan 1832, bap. 20 May 1832 at the New Meeting House (Congregational chapel), Royston
2. Hannah Jackson Pearce b. 1837 S Quarter in ROYSTON UNION Vol 06 Page 403. Died, aged 19, in 1857 S Qtr in ROYSTON Vol 03A Page 141
3. Mary Pearce b. 1839 D Quarter in ROYSTON & BUNTINGFORD Volume 06 Page 560
4. James Pearce b. 1841 D Quarter in ROYSTON & BUNTINGFORD Volume 06 Page 542
5. Samuel Pearce b. 1844 J Quarter in ROYSTON & BUNTINGFORD Volume 06 Page 577
6. Thomas Pearce b. 1846 M Quarter in ROYSTON AND BUNTINGFORD Volume 06 Page 607
7. Alfred Pearce b. 1848 M Quarter in ROYSTON AND BUNTINGFORD Volume 06 Page 587. Died in the same quarter 1848 M Quarter in ROYSTON AND BUNTINGFORD Volume 06 Page 502

In 1841, when Martha was looking after her late sister Elizabeth's children, James Pearce (~35), Hannah Pearce (~30), William Pearce (9), Hannah Pearce (2) and Mary Pearce (1) were living in Kneesworth Street, Royston. 

Hannah Pearce died, aged 42, 1848 M Quarter in ROYSTON AND BUNTINGFORD Volume 06 Page 498. Given that she died in the same quarter as her last child was born and had also died, I think we would be pretty safe to surmise what had contributed to her death.

In 1851, James and Martha Pearce were in Melbourn, Hertfordshire, with James (47) Wool-stapler (a wool-stapler buys wool from the producer, sorts and grades it, and sells it on to manufacturers), Martha (43), and James' six surviving children: William Pearce (19) wool-stapler, Hannah Jackson Pearce (13) dressmaker, Mary (11), James (9), Samuel (7) and Thomas (5).

In 1861, living in Baldock Road, Bassingbourn, Royston, were James (57), Martha (53), with James (19), Samuel (17) and Thomas (15). Mary Pearce (21) was a Cook to Peter Ashton, Schoolmaster, in Melbourn Street, Royston.

James Pearce died, aged 64 in 1868 M Quarter in ROYSTON Volume 03A Page 180.

In 1871, Martha Pearce (62) was in West Terrace, Baldock Road, Bassingbourn, with step-sons James Pearce (29) Wool stapler and Samuel Pearce (26) Cabinet maker. (Thomas Pearce had married in 1869).

In 1881, Martha Pearce (70), widow, annuitant, was living alone at Alms House, 8, Kneesworth Street, Royston.

In 1891, at Alms House, Kneesworth Road, Bassingbourne, Royston.

In 1901, Martha was at Mill Yard, Alms House, Kneesworth Street, Royston.

Alms houses in Kneesworth Street are mentioned in Royston Register of Buildings of Local Interest (PDF), as a building of local architectural and historic interest and illustrates the social history of the town:

Mrs. Barfield’s Almshouses, Kneesworth Street

Mrs. Barfield was the widow of Reverend Barfield and purchased the land on the west side of Kneesworth Street for 4 Almshouses. These were built in 1833 for poor windows. At a later date 3 others were built opposite from the accumulation of funds with the fourth funded by C. Beldam Esq. The Almshouses were built in 1858 and are constructed of gault brick in Flemish Bond with hip slate roofs. Tall gault brick chimneys project at intervals along the roof line and out of the end hips close to the eaves. The Almshouses are designed as two single storey elongated blocks situated parallel to each other and orientated to end onto the road. A lower central outhouse block is situated at a central point at right angles between the two rows of houses, creating an 'H' shaped layout. The balance and symmetry of the layout, form and design of the Almshouses are key to their local architectural and historic interest and their design contribution within the street scene.

Martha Pearce died, at the grand old age of 97, in 1904 S Quarter in ROYSTON Volume 03A Page 403. 

Joseph Jackson and Charlotte Bland

St Paul's Church, Deptford from the south-east
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Joseph Jackson, Gardener, listed as son of Joseph Jackson, Mariner, married Charlotte Bland (b. 23 Feb 1820 and baptised on 30 Mar 1820 at St Alfege's Church, Greenwich - Henry VIII was baptised in a previous church on the site), daughter of Thomas and Sarah Bland (There's a note on her baptism, Pn, which denotes Poor Note, believed to be a note from the poorhouse to pay for the baptism. Greenwich's first parish workhouse was opened in 1724, next door to St Alfege's Church) at St Paul's, Deptford on 26 Aug 1838.

This marriage had produced two daughters:

1. Julia Jackson b. 2 Nov 1839, bap. 4 Dec 1839 at St Paul's, Deptford. Died 1840 S Quarter in GREENWICH UNION Volume 05 Page 130
2. Rebecca Jackson b. 1841 D Quarter in GREENWICH Vol 05 Page 184

In 1841, Charlotte Jackson (21) was living in Church Street, St Paul Deptford, with Elizabeth Millard (75) who may have been a boarder or lodger. On the original census schedule, next to Charlotte's name instead of an occupation, is written "Wife of Joseph Jackson", so we can be in no doubt this is her.

There is a death of a Joseph Jackson (26) in Greenwich in 1842 M Quarter in GREENWICH UNION Volume 05 Page 155.

William George Maslin (bap. 28 Mar 1819 in Deptford), son of John and Elizabeth Maslin, married the widowed Charlotte Jackson, by then 24, at All Saints Church, Poplar, in the second quarter of 1844.

William and Charlotte Maslin had six children:

1. Joseph Maslin b. 3 Aug 1845, bap. 14 Sep 1845 at St Paul's, Deptford
2. William George Maslin b. 13 Jan 1848 M Quarter in GREENWICH UNION Volume 05 Page 227, bap. 31 Oct 1852 in Deptford. (Baptism transcription put his birth in Jun, but this cannot be correct as his birth had been registered in the March quarter. Thus must be Jan.)
3. Elizabeth Sarah Maslin b. 19 May 1850 in GREENWICH Volume 05 Page 205, bap. 4 Aug 1850 at St Paul's, Deptford.
4. Unnamed female child b. 1852 D Quarter in GREENWICH Volume 01D Page 476, presume died, or stillborn (no corresponding death found).
5. Alfred Maslin b. 21 Jul 1854 in GREENWICH Volume 01D Page 486, bap. 8 Oct 1854 at St Paul's, Deptford
6. James Maslin b. 12 Sep 1857 in GREENWICH Volume 01D Page 512, bap. 15 Nov 1857 at St Paul's, Deptford

Mother's maiden surname on the five with civil registrations is BLAND.

In 1851, at 2, Broadway South Side, St Pauls Deptford, Hatcham, were William G Maslin (32) Brass worker; Charlotte (31) Greengrocer; Rebecca Jackson (9) Step daughter; Joseph (5), William G (3) and Elizabeth S (1). In Charles Street, Deptford, were John Maslin (74) Greengrocer, and his wife Elizabeth (66) Laundress, who appear to be William's parents.

In 1871, they were in Nile Street, St Paul, Greenwich with William Maslin (52) Greengrocer; Charlotte Maslin (51), Alfred Maslin (16) Apprentice to painter and James Maslin (14) Boy at Iron foundry (Deptford Foundry?)

And in 1881, at 4, Nile Street, St Paul Deptford - Vanguard Street (previously Nile Street and Nelson Street) was amongst the earliest streets to be developed in the area south of Deptford Broadway - were William G Maslin (63) Brass finisher; Charlotte Maslin (62) Laundress; William G Maslin (33) Plasterers labourer; James Maslin (23) Blacksmiths labourer; Jessie Maslin (21) Collar ironer (James' "wife") and Emily Padbury (10) Granddaughter.

Charlotte Maslin died, aged 71, in 1890 M Quarter in GREENWICH Volume 01D Page 736.

William George Maslin died, aged 80, in 1898 J Quarter in GREENWICH Volume 01D Page 574.