James Pasmore1

#2407, (1826 - 1898)
FatherWilliam Pasmore1 (c 1803 - 1872)
MotherAnn Oliver1 (1794 - bt 1861 - 1871)
RelationshipGreat-grandson of William Oliver
Extended Family
ChartsWilliam Oliver (born ~1730) & Ann Wilson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Life Events

BaptismJames Pasmore was baptized on 9 Feb 1826 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon. The register noted that he was the son of William, a Yeoman, & Ann Oliver of Cheriton.2 
(Heir) WillHe was named an heir in the will of his maternal grandfather Richard Oliver dated 2 Oct 1831. He and his two sisters were each to receive one large silver spoon.3 
(with Parents) 1841 CensusJames Pasmore appeared on the 1841 Census of Thorverton, Devon in the household of his parents. James was 15 and born in the county.4 
(with Parents) 1851 CensusHe appeared on the 1851 Census of Thorverton, Devon with his parents. James was 24 and born in Cheriton.5 
(with Parents) 1861 CensusHe appeared on the 1861 Census of Thorverton, Devon with his parents. James was 35, unmarried, an Assurance Agent, and born in Cheriton Fitz Pyne [sic].6 
(with Father) 1871 CensusHe appeared on the 1871 Census of Cadeleigh, Devon. James was 45, unmarried, born in Cheriton Fitz Paine, and was Joint occupier of the Cat Lake Farm with his father William.7 
(Executor) ProbateHe of Cadeleigh, Yeoman, the Nephew was named an executor of the estate of Mary Oliver on 2 Oct 1871 in Exeter. [Mary was his mother's sister]8 
(Executor) ProbateJames Pasmore of Cadeleigh, Yeoman, proved the estate of his father William Pasmore on 25 Apr 1872 in Exeter.9 
1881 CensusJames Pasmore and Sally Oliver appeared on the 1881 Census of Cadeleigh, Devon, at Cat Lake. James was 55, unmarried, District Superintendent for Fire and Life Insurance, and was born in Cheriton Fitzpaine. His aunt Sally Oliver, age 70, unmarried, born Cheriton Fitzpaine, was his housekeeper. An insurance clerk also was there.10 
1891 CensusJames Pasmore appeared on the 1891 Census of Cadeleigh, Devon, at Catlake. James was 65, single, Insurance agent and employer, and was born in Cheriton Fitzpaine. With him were a boarder, a visitor, and a housekeeper.11 
DeathJames died on 5 May 1898.12,13
 
ProbateHis estate was proved on 2 Jul 1898 in London. Entry from the probate calendar:

PASMORE James of Catlake-farm Codeleigh [sic] Devonshire died 5 May 1898. Probate London 2 July to John Zelley insurance-agent and John Balman farmer. Effects £1184 14s 9d.12
 
Last Edited10 Jun 2014

Citations

  1. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, 1610-1835 (Family History Library, 0916835).
  2. Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, Baptism Register, Image viewed at FindMyPast. James Passmore, 1826, #305.
  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. 1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/226 Book 13 Folio 4.
  5. 1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1888 folio 48.
  6. 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/1476 folio 91.
  7. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/2166 folio 53.
  8. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Mary Oliver, 1871.
  9. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. William Pasmore, 1872.
  10. 1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2232 folio 124.
  11. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1762 folio 103.
  12. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. James Pasmore, 1898.
  13. FreeBMD. James Pasmore, age 72, Jun Q 1898, Tiverton RD.