Mary Ann Pasmore1

#16438, (1828 - 1907)
FatherWilliam Pasmore2,1 (c 1803 - 1872)
MotherAnn Oliver2,1 (1794 - bt 1861 - 1871)
RelationshipGreat-granddaughter of William Oliver
Extended Family
ChartsWilliam Oliver (born ~1730) & Ann Wilson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Children of Mary Ann Pasmore and William Richard Cosway

Life Events

BaptismMary Ann Pasmore was baptized on 29 Oct 1828 in Cadeleigh, Devon. D/o William and Ann.2 
(Heir) WillShe was named an heir in the will of her maternal grandfather Richard Oliver dated 2 Oct 1831. She and her two siblings were each to receive one large silver spoon.3 
(with Parents) 1841 CensusMary Ann Pasmore appeared on the 1841 Census of Thorverton, Devon in the household of her parents. Mary Ann was 12 and born in the county.1 
(with Parents) 1851 CensusShe appeared on the 1851 Census of Thorverton, Devon with her parents. Mary A was 23 and born in Cadeleigh.4 
MarriageShe married William Richard Cosway in 1854 in Devon.5
 
1861 CensusWilliam R and Mary A Cosway appeared on the 1861 Census of Thorverton, Devon, at Brookses Farm. William R was 48, a Farmer with 68 acres employing 2 Men & 1 Boy, born in Thorverton. Mary A was 32 and born in Cadeleigh. They had one daughter, Martha P, age 6, as well as William's son William B, age 17, visitor Mary Nix, a House servant, a Carter and a Farm Boy.6 
1871 CensusWilliam R and Mary Ann appeared on the 1871 Census of Cadeleigh, Devon, at East Court. William R was 58, a Farmer renting 167 Acres employing 3 men & 1 boy, and was born in Thorverton. Mary Ann was 42 and born in Cadeleigh. Their children were Martha P (16), Cora (9), and Frank (3). Also in the household were two Farm servants and a General servant.7 
1881 CensusWilliam R and Mary Ann appeared on the 1881 Census of Thorverton, Devon, at Rull Farm. William was 69, a Farmer of 22 acres, and born in Thorverton. Mary Ann was 52 and born in Cadleigh. At home were Cora (19) and Frank (13.)8 
1891 CensusWilliam R and Mary Ann appeared on the 1891 Census of Thorverton, Devon, at Rull Farm, enumerated 5 Apr 1891. William was 78, a Farmer, and born in Thorverton. Mary Ann was 62 and born in Cadeleigh. Also there were son Frank (23) and their daughter Cora Leach (29, widow) along with grandchildren Frederick (3) and Florence (1) Leach as well as 2 Agricultural labourers.9 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband William died on 20 Jan 1895.10 
(Admon) ProbateMary Ann Cosway, widow was granted administration of William Richard Cosway's estate on 2 Apr 1895 in Exeter.10 
1901 CensusMary Ann Cosway appeared on the 1901 Census of Thorverton, Devon, at Rull, enumerated 31 Mar 1901. Mary A was a widow, age 72, and born in Thorverton. Her children Frank and Cora were living with her, as were Cora's children Frederick and Florence, and one agricultural labourer.11 
DeathMary died in 1907.12
 
BurialShe was buried on 1 Jan 1908 in Thorverton, Devon. The register noted that she was 79 years old and resided at Rull Farm, Thorverton.12 
Last Edited11 Jun 2014

Citations

  1. 1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/226 Book 13 Folio 4.
  2. Website International Genealogical Index, parish register extraction (www.familysearch.org).
  3. Will and Administration of Richard Oliver of Cheriton Fitzpaine, 2 October 1831, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Exeter, 14 May1832 (Family History Library, film #1278965).
  4. 1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1888 folio 48.
  5. FreeBMD. William Richard Cosway & Mary Ann Pasmore, Jun Q 1854, Exeter RD.
  6. 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/1476 folio 91.
  7. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/2166 folio 55.
  8. 1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2232 folio 86.
  9. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1762 folio 74.
  10. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. William Richard Cosway, 1895.
  11. 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2132 folio 71.
  12. St Thomas a Becket Thorverton, Devon, Burial Register, Mary Ann Cosway, 1908, #645. Image viewed at Find My Past.