Life Events
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Birth | William Pasmore was born circa 1803 in Stockleigh Pomeroy, Devon.2 |
Marriage | He married Ann Oliver on 1 Dec 1825 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon. They were married by licence and the witness was William Oliver.1 |
Research Note | Their children were the only Pasmore children baptised in Cadeleigh during this time.3 |
(Mentioned) Will | William Pasmore of Cadeleigh was mentioned in the will of his father-in-law Richard Oliver dated 2 Oct 1831. William, along with John Rattenbury, were to let the house bequeathed to Richard's son Thomas and hold the proceeds in trust for him until he reached the age of 21.4 |
(Witness) Marriage | Ann Pasmore and William Pasmore witnessed the marriage of Ann's brother Richard Oliver to Mary Jones on 12 Feb 1833 in Stoke Canon, Devon.5 |
1841 Census | William and Ann Pasmore appeared on the 1841 Census of Thorverton, Devon, at Chilton House. William was 35, a Farmer, and born in the county. Ann was 40 and born in the county. They lived in a large household, including their five children James (15), Mary Ann (12), Martha (10), William (8), and Charlotte (5) and their employees - 2 female servants (one of whom, Sarah Oliver (30), was Ann's aunt) and 6 agricultural labourers.6 |
1851 Census | William and Ann appeared on the 1851 Census of Thorverton, Devon, at Chilton Farm, North Down, enumerated 30 Mar 1851. William was 47, a Farmer of 110 Acres employing 3 labourers, and was born in Stockleigh. Ann was 56 and born in Cheriton. Their children were James (24), Martha (21), Mary A (23), and Charlotte (16). Visiting them was [Ann's niece] Eliza Oliver (11, scholar, born Stoke) and there were also a House servant and two Farm labourers.7 |
1861 Census | William and Ann appeared on the 1861 Census of Thorverton, Devon, at Chilton Farm. William was 58, a Farmer of 100 acres employing 3 Men & 1 Boy, and born in Thorverton. Ann was 66 and born in Cheriton Fitz Pyne [sic]. At home were James (35, assurance agent), Martha (31), Charlotte (26) as well as 3 Farm servants, a Carter, and a Dairymaid. On the next farm was daughter Mary A Cosway & family.8 |
1871 Census | William Pasmore appeared on the 1871 Census of Cadeleigh, Devon, at Cat Lake Farm. William was 68, a widower, a Yeoman of 60 acres employing 2 Men. His son James was Joint occupier of the farm.2 |
Death | William died on 28 Feb 1872 in Cadeleigh, Devon.9,10 |
Probate | His estate was proved on 25 Apr 1872 in Exeter. Entry from the probate calendar:
PASMORE William. The Will of William Pasmore formerly of Thorverton but late of Cadeleigh both in the County of Devon Yeoman who died 28 February 1872 at Cadleigh was proved at Exeter by James Pasmore of Cadleigh Yeoman the Son one of the surviving Executors. Effects under £300. 9 |