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Mary Lofts was also known as Mary Louts.1 She was born in October 1787 in Cambridgeshire, England.2,3 She was baptized on 21 October 1787 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,3 She was the daughter of Alexander Lofts and Sarah Wright.1 Mary Lofts married Thomas Rider, son of John Rider and Alice Elborn, on 12 March 1818 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,4 Her married name was Rider. Mary Lofts appeared on the 1841 Census in the household of Thomas Rider at House 077, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, and James Ryder, Charlotte Rider, Alexander Rider, Thomas Rider and Jane Rider lived in the same house.5 Mary Lofts died in November 1842 at age 55.6 She was buried on 13 November 1842 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,7

     Children of Mary Lofts and Thomas Rider:

James Ryder+   (10 Jan 1819 - 04 Oct 1890)
Charlotte Rider+   (14 Jan 1821)
Alexander Rider+   (06 Jul 1823 - May 1854)
Thomas Rider+   (10 Jul 1825 - 16 Dec 1882)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, Aged 53, born in same county = Y.
3. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, Mary daughter of Saunders and Sarah Louts bapt Oct 21 1787.
4. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1818 Mar 12 RIDER Thomas widr (x) & Mary LOFTS sp (x) botp wits Thomas MITCHELL Margaret LOFTS Susan RIDER.
5. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, p.16.
6. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia.
7. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, Mary Ryder of Little Shelford buried November 13 1842 aged 55 yrs. The ceremony was performed by Henry Finch rector..

Charlotte Rider was also known as Ivatt.2 She was born circa 1821 in Cambridgeshire, England.3 She was baptized on 14 January 1821 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,4 She was the daughter of Thomas Rider and Mary Lofts.1 Charlotte Rider married Thomas Ivett, son of William Ivett and Ann Lenton. Her married name was Ivett. Charlotte Rider appeared on the 1841 Census in the household of Thomas Rider at House 077, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, and James Ryder, Mary Lofts, Alexander Rider, Thomas Rider and Jane Rider lived in the same house.5 Charlotte Rider witnessed the marriage of James Ryder and Ann Gates on 25 September 1841 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.6,1 Charlotte Rider appeared on the 1851 Census in the household of Thomas Ivett at Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, England, and Susan Ivett and Alice Ivett lived in the same house. Charlotte Rider and Thomas Ivett immigrated on 19 July 1852 to Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia, with Susan Ivett, Mary Ivett and Ann Ivett aboard the Argyle (Ivatt, Thomas - 30 - Labourer - Cambridgeshire - Wn Ann father living in Cambridgeshire - CofE - both (read & write) - no relatives in colony - good health - no complaints. Ivatt, Charlotte - 31 - Cambridgeshire - Mary Thos Ryder father living in Cambridgeshire - CofE - both - no relatives in colony - good health - no complaints.).2 Charlotte Rider witnessed the birth of Fred Ryder on 20 February 1857 in Wooloon, near Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.7,8,9

     Children of Charlotte Rider and Thomas Ivett:

Susan Ivett+   (Mar 1847)
Mary Ivett+   (30 Apr 1849 - 01 Oct 1933)
Alice Ivett   (c 1850)
Ann Ivett+   (02 Apr 1851)
Joseph Ivett   (19 Mar 1853 - 09 Nov 1854)
Joseph Ivett+   (11 Oct 1855)
Robert Ivett+   (20 May 1858)
Thomas Ivett+   (06 Sep 1860 - 16 Oct 1914)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S89] Unknown volume, Immigration record of Argyle arrived Moreton Bay 19 July 1852., unknown repository.
3. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, Aged 20, born in same county = Y.
4. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, 1821 Jan 14 Charlotte daughter of Thomas & Mary Rider of Little Shelford labourer Henry Finch rector.
5. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, p.16.
6. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, The banns of the marriage between James Rider bachelor of this parish and Ann Gait spinster of this parish were published on the three Sundays underwritten. That is to say on Sunday 5th April, on Sunday 12th April, on Sunday 19 April 1841. Henry Finch.
7. [S39] Death certificate of James Ryder.
8. [S80] Unknown volume, Quensland Registrar General's Index : 57/000830, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library.
9. [S82] Birth Certificate of Fred Ryder.

Alexander Rider was baptized on 6 July 1823 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2 He was the son of Thomas Rider and Mary Lofts.1 Alexander Rider was also known as Saunders.3 He appeared on the 1841 Census in the household of Thomas Rider at House 077, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, and James Ryder, Mary Lofts, Charlotte Rider, Thomas Rider and Jane Rider lived in the same house.4 Marriage banns for Alexander Rider and Ann Freeman Howard were published on 24 February 1850 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.5 Alexander Rider married Ann Freeman Howard, daughter of John Henry Howard and Susan Lofts, on 14 March 1850 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1 Alexander Rider resided on 24 January 1851 in High Street, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.3 In the 1851 Census, Alexander Rider shows as principal resident at High Street, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, with Ann Freeman Howard his wife, Susanna Howard Rider and Sarah Ann Rider his daughter.6 On 28 April 1854 Alexander Rider resided in High Street in a house ownered by Phillip Butler.7 He died in May 1854 at age 30.8 He was buried on 24 May 1854 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.8

     Children of Alexander Rider and Ann Freeman Howard:

Wellington Rider   (c 1843);1865 Feb 28 Wellington son of Alexander & Ann Rider of Little Shelford deceased James Edmund Law rector
Susanna Howard Rider   (c 1847);Relation to Head of Family - Alexander:Head, Susanna:Dau
Sarah Ann Rider+   (13 Jun 1850 - 26 Oct 1938)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, 1823 July 6 Alexander son of Thomas & Mary Rider of Little Shelford labourer Henry Finch rector.
3. [S102] Unknown volume, Poor Rates Books for Little Shelford covering years 1851 to 1852, 1853 to 1855, 1854 : 127. (occupier) Rider Saunders, (owner) Butler, Phillip, (desc of property rated) cottage, (name or situation of property) High Street, (estimated extent) 6 perchs, (gross estimated rental) 3/0/0d, (rateable value) 2/7/6d upon and payable by owner instead of occupier by virtue of statute or statutes on that behalf) 1/9d3/8, Total maont to be collected) 1/9d3/8, (recoverable arrears at balancing the book) 1/9d3/8, unknown repository.
4. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, p.16.
5. [S103] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, Banns of the marriage of Alexander Rider Bachelor and Ann Howard spinster were published on the Three Sundays underwritten. That is to say, On Sunday the 24th February 1850 On Sunday 3rd March 1850 On Sunday 10th March 1850 Fred Metcalfe curate.
6. [S65] 1851 Census Little Shelford, p.17.
7. [S102] Unknown volume, Poor Rates Books for Little Shelford covering years 1851 to 1852, 1853 to 1855, 1854 : 94. (occupier) Rider Alexander, (owner) Butler, Mrs, (desc of property rated) cottage, (name or situation of property) High Street, (estimated extent) 6 perchs, (gross estimated rental) 3/0/0d, (rateable value) 2/7/6d upon and payable by owner instead of occupier by virtue of statute or statutes on that behalf) 1/9d3/8, Total maont to be collected) 1/9d3/8, (recoverable arrears at balancing the book) 1/9d3/8, unknown repository.
8. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, Alexander Rider of Little Shelford buried May 24th 1854 aged 31 yrs. The ceremony was performed by Frederick Metcalfe curate..

Thomas Rider was born in 1825 in Cambridgeshire, England.2 He was baptized on 10 July 1825 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,3 He was the son of Thomas Rider and Mary Lofts.1 Thomas Rider appeared on the 1841 Census in the household of Thomas Rider at House 077, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, and James Ryder, Mary Lofts, Charlotte Rider, Alexander Rider and Jane Rider lived in the same house.4 Thomas Rider married Ann Ivett, daughter of William Ivett and Ann Lenton, on 24 February 1846 in St Mary's, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, England.5 In the 1851 Census, Thomas Rider shows as principal resident at Pound Yard, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, with Ann Ivett his wife, George Rider and Thomas Rider his son.6 Thomas Rider the occupier of this house is listed as Ryder T late indicating that he had already left when this rates notice was drawn up on 8 April 1852 in London Road, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.7 He and Ann Ivett immigrated on 19 July 1852 to Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia, with George Rider, Thomas Rider and Sarah Jane Rider aboard the Argyle Ryder, Thomas - 27 - Labourer - Cambridgeshire - Thos Mary father living in Cambridgeshire - CofE - both (read & write) - sister on board - good health - no complaints. Ryder, Ann - 29 - Wm Ann Ivatt - CofE - read - sister on board - good health - no complaints.8 Thomas Rider died on 16 December 1882 in Queensland, Australia, at age 57.5

     Children of Thomas Rider and Ann Ivett:

George Rider+   (1846 - 07 Sep 1882)
Thomas Rider+   (1848 - 11 Dec 1882)
Tom Rider   (1851)
Sarah Jane Rider+   (14 Sep 1851 - 01 Jan 1895)
William Rider   (c 1853 - 26 Nov 1883)
Mary Ann Eliza Rider+   (1855)
John Rider+   (20 Jan 1857)
Alexander Rider   (27 Apr 1859 - 06 Dec 1862)
James Rider+   (07 Jul 1861 - 16 Apr 1939)
Charlotte Rider   (03 Sep 1865)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, Aged 16, Labourer, born in same county = Y.
3. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, 1825 July 10 Thomas son of Thomas & Mary Rider of Little Shelford labourer Henry Finch rector.
4. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, p.16.
5. [S153] Letter, Peter Desmond Bales to Robyn Smith, 27 Nov 1996.
6. [S65] 1851 Census Little Shelford, p.28.
7. [S102] Unknown volume, Poor Rates Books for Little Shelford covering years 1851 to 1852, 1853 to 1855, 1854 : 101. (occupier) Ryder T late, (owner) Brand, Richard, (desc of property rated) cottage, (name or situation of property) London Road, (estimated extent) 4 perchs, (gross estimated rental) 2/10/0d, (rateable value) 2/0/0d upon and payable by owner instead of occupier by virtue of statute or statutes on that behalf) 1/6d, Total maont to be collected) 1/6d, (recoverable arrears at balancing the book) 1/6d, unknown repository.
8. [S89] Unknown volume, Immigration record of Argyle arrived Moreton Bay 19 July 1852., unknown repository.

Alfred Jennings was baptized on 14 April 1822 in All Saints, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.2 He was the son of Thomas Jennings and Susan (?).3,4 Alfred Jennings appeared on the 1841 Census in the household of Thomas Jennings at House 043, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, and Susan (?), Ann Jennings, George Jennings, Frederic Jennings, Ruth Jennings, Sarah Jennings, Frederic Jennings, James Brand and Susan Jennings lived in the same house.5 Alfred Jennings witnessed the marriage of James Ryder and Ann Gates on 25 September 1841 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.6,1 Alfred Jennings married Mary Ann Peverett, daughter of John Peverett and Mary (?), on 5 November 1842 in All Saints, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.7 Alfred Jennings witnessed the marriage of Joseph Pryor and Caroline Matthews on 21 September 1848 in All Saints, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.8 Alfred Jennings resided on 24 January 1851 in Cross Street, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.9 In the 1851 Census, Alfred Jennings shows as principal resident at Burgess' Terrace, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, with Mary Ann Peverett his wife, George Jennings his son, William Cann and Joseph Launders a lodger.10

     Children of Alfred Jennings and Mary Ann Peverett:

William Alfred Jennings   (14 Apr 1844)
George Jennings   (07 Jun 1846)
William Jennings   (16 Nov 1849)
Ellen Jennings   (13 Jul 1851)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1822 Apr 14 JENNINGS Alfred son of Thomas & Susan publican.
3. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, aged 60 years.
4. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, aged 48? years.
5. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, p.9.
6. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, The banns of the marriage between James Rider bachelor of this parish and Ann Gait spinster of this parish were published on the three Sundays underwritten. That is to say on Sunday 5th April, on Sunday 12th April, on Sunday 19 April 1841. Henry Finch.
7. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1842 Nov 5 JENNINGS Alfred (x) 21 bac lab son of Thomas lab & PEVERETT Mary Ann 21 sp dau of John lab wits: Joseph JENNINGS (x) Susan Peverett. [In margin - emigrated Australia Aug 1854]
8. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1848 Sep 21 PRYOR Joseph (x) of full age bac lab son of William lab & MATTHEWS Caroline (x) 19 sp of Whittlesford dau of John lab wits: Alfred JENNINGS (x) Maryann JENNINGS.
9. [S102] Unknown volume, Poor Rates Books for Little Shelford covering years 1851 to 1852, 1853 to 1855, 1854 : 121. (occupier) Jennings Alfred, (owner) Burgess William, (desc of property rated) cottage, (name or situation of property) Cross, (estimated extent) 5 perchs, (gross estimated rental) 3/10/0d, (rateable value) 3/0/0,(Amount of Rate assessed upon and payable by owner instead of occupier by virtue of statute or statutes on that behalf) 2/3d, Total maont to be collected) 2/3d, (recoverable arrears at balancing the book) 2/3d, unknown repository.
10. [S65] 1851 Census Little Shelford.

Edward Whybro was also known as Edward Whybrough. He was baptized on 13 March 1831 in All Saints, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.2 He was the son of Edward Robert Wyborow and Ann Gall.3 Edward Whybro appeared on the 1841 Census in the household of Edward Robert Wyborow at House 104, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, and Ann Gall and Frances Whybro lived in the same house.1 Edward Whybro witnessed the marriage of Joseph Fuller and Ann (?) on 3 February 1849 in All Saints, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.4 Edward Whybro witnessed the marriage of Alexander Rider and Ann Freeman Howard on 14 March 1850 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.5 Edward Whybro was a journeyman carpenter in 1851. He married Elizabeth Gates Howard, daughter of John Henry Howard and Susan Lofts, on 30 January 1851 in All Saints, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.6 In the 1851 Census, Edward Whybro shows as principal resident at Newton Road, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, with Elizabeth Gates Howard his wife.7

1. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, p.22.
2. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1831 Mar 13 WHYBROUGH Edward son of Edward & Ann carpenter.
3. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, aged 46 years.
4. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1849 Feb 2 FULLER Joseph (x) of full age wdr lab father dead & JOHNSON Ann (x) of full age wid father dead wits: Edward WHYBRO Eliza DANE (x).
5. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
6. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1851 Jan 30 WHYBRO Edward 20 bac carpenter son of Edward carpenter HOWARD Elizabeth 20 sp dau of John … wits: Richard HOWARD Caroline HOWARD.
7. [S65] 1851 Census Little Shelford, p. 17.

Elizabeth Howard was baptized on 14 July 1825 in Hauxton, Cambridgeshire, England.1 She was the daughter of John Henry Howard and Susan Lofts.1 Elizabeth Howard witnessed the marriage of Alexander Rider and Ann Freeman Howard on 14 March 1850 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.2

1. [S318] Letter, Juliet Evans to Robyn Smith, 10 Nov 1998.
2. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.

Ann Freeman Howard was also known as Ryder.3 She was born in 1824 in Hauxton, Cambridgeshire, England.3 She was baptized on 19 September 1824 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.4 She was the daughter of John Henry Howard and Susan Lofts.5 Marriage banns for Ann Freeman Howard and Alexander Rider were published on 24 February 1850 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.6 Ann Freeman Howard married Alexander Rider, son of Thomas Rider and Mary Lofts, on 14 March 1850 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1 Her married name was Rider. In the 1851 Census Ann Freeman Howard is shown as living at High Street, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England with her husband Alexander Rider. Susanna Howard Rider and Sarah Ann Rider lived in the same house.3 Ann Freeman Howard resided on 13 October 1854 in High Street, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.7 She appeared on the 1851 Census in the household of William Godfrey at Hauxton Road, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, and Wellington Rider, Susanna Howard Rider and Sarah Ann Rider lived in the same house.8 In the 1881 Census Ann Freeman Howard and Wellington Rider is shown as living as boarder at Hauxton Road, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England with William Godfrey. Wellington Rider lived in the same house.9

     Children of Ann Freeman Howard and Alexander Rider:

Wellington Rider   (c 1843)
Susanna Howard Rider   (c 1847)
Sarah Ann Rider+   (13 Jun 1850 - 26 Oct 1938)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S256] Gordon Boundy, "Email from G. Boundy to Robyn Smith," e-mail to Robyn Smith, 10 April 19977 June 1998.
3. [S65] 1851 Census Little Shelford, p.17.
4. [S318] Letter, Juliet Evans to Robyn Smith, 10 Nov 1998.
5. [S260] Letter, Gordon Charles Boundy to Robyn Smith, 14 June 1998.
6. [S103] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, Banns of the marriage of Alexander Rider Bachelor and Ann Howard spinster were published on the Three Sundays underwritten. That is to say, On Sunday the 24th February 1850 On Sunday 3rd March 1850 On Sunday 10th March 1850 Fred Metcalfe curate.
7. [S102] Unknown volume, Poor Rates Books for Little Shelford covering years 1851 to 1852, 1853 to 1855, 1854 : 127. (occupier) Rider Widow, (owner) Butler Mr, (desc of property rated) cottage, (name or situation of property) High Street, (estimated extent) 6 perchs, (gross estimated rental) 2/0/0d, (rateable value) 1/10d (Amount assessed upon and payable by owner instead of occupier by virtue of statute or statutes on that behalf) , Total maont to be collected) , (recoverable arrears at balancing the book), unknown repository.
8. [S263] 1861 Census Little Shelford Cams, p.1.
9. [S739] 1881 Census - Little Shelford, Hauxton Road William GODFREY Head W Male 56 Shelford, Cambridge, England Ag Lab
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Alexander Lofts was also known as Sanders Louts.1 He was born in 1762 in Cambridgeshire, England.2 He was baptized on 21 February 1762 in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, England.3 He was the son of Robert Lofts and Mary Hartley.4 Marriage banns for Alexander Lofts and Sarah Wright were published on 10 October 1784 in Newton, Cambridgeshire, England.5 Alexander Lofts married Sarah Wright, daughter of Robert Wright and Ann Harding, on 20 October 1784 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1 Marriage banns for Alexander Lofts and Rebecca Watts were published between 12 September 1790 and 26 September 1790 in Stapleford, Cambridgeshire, England.6 Alexander Lofts married Rebecca Watts on 20 October 1790 in Stapleford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,6,7 Alexander Lofts and John Churchman were Deacons of the Little Shelford Meeting of the Independent Church. On 6 April 1828 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.8 Alexander Lofts appeared on the 1841 Census as principal resident at House 013, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, and Rebecca Watts, Henry Lofts, John Easton, Rebecca Lofts, Naomi Eason, Elizabeth Easton and Jane Eason lived in the same house.9 Alexander Lofts was a labourer in 1845 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.10 He died on 25 February 1845 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, at age 83.11,12,10 He was buried on 1 March 1845 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.11

     Children of Alexander Lofts and Sarah Wright:

Alexander Louts   (21 Aug 1785 - Nov 1786)
Mary Lofts+   (21 Oct 1787 - Nov 1842)

     Children of Alexander Lofts and Rebecca Watts:

Susan Lofts+   (21 Aug 1791)
Nathaniel Lofts   (18 Jan 1795 - Oct 1795)
Naomi Lofts+   (02 Apr 1797)
Charlotte Lofts+   (03 Nov 1799 - 1831)
Margaret Lofts+   (29 Mar 1802)
James Lofts   (27 Oct 1805)
Rebecca Lofts+   (08 Oct 1809)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, Aged 79, Farmer, born in same county = Y.
3. [S233] General Register for Parish of Whittlesford Cambridgeshire, Lofts - Alexander son of Robert and Mary Lofts was baptised February 21st 1762.
4. [S222] Rodney Butler, "Email from Rod Butler to Robyn Smith," e-mail to Robyn Smith, 02 August 1997.
5. [S324] Marriages, Marriage Register - Newton CAM.
6. [S138] Banns and marriages, Saunders Lofts widower of this parish and Rebbecca Watts single woman of this parish 12 Sept, 19 Sept & 26 Sept 1790, Parish registers of Stapleford.
7. [S138] Banns and marriages, Saunders Lofts of this parish and Rebbecca Watts of this parish banns 20 Oct 1790 ha made his mark she signed witnesses N.J.Naylor John Loft his mark, Parish registers of Stapleford.
8. [S139] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address, "The Acting Deacons are Alexander Lofts and John Churchman both inhabitants of Little Shelford in the County of Cambridgshire.".
9. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, p.3.
10. [S150] Unknown volume, Death certificate of Alexander Lofts : 439 - Twenty fifth of February 1845 at Little Shelford - Alexander Lofts - male - 83 years - labourer - J Howard present at the death Little Shelford - registered twenty eighth of February 1845, 8 October 1996, unknown repository.
11. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, Alexander Lofts of Little Shelford buried March 1st 1845 aged 83 yrs. The ceremony was performed by Henry Finch rector..
12. [S135] Unknown volume, St Cathrines House Index : March qtr 1845 - Lofts, Alexander, Chesterton, vol 14 page 31, unknown repository.

Alexander Louts was baptized on 21 August 1785 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1 He was the son of Alexander Lofts and Sarah Wright.1 Alexander Louts died in November 1786 at age 1.2 He was buried on 12 November 1786 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, 1786 Alexander son of Saunders and Sarah Louts buried Nov 12.

Susan Rider was also known as Susan Ryder.2 She was born circa 1799. She witnessed the marriage of Thomas Rider and Mary Lofts on 12 March 1818 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,3 Susan Rider died in January 1827. She was buried on 28 January 1827 in All Saints, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.4

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1828 Jany 28 RYDER Susan 28.
3. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1818 Mar 12 RIDER Thomas widr (x) & Mary LOFTS sp (x) botp wits Thomas MITCHELL Margaret LOFTS Susan RIDER.
4. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1827 Jany 28 RYDER Susan 28.

Margaret Lofts was born on 29 March 1802 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.2 She was the daughter of Alexander Lofts and Rebecca Watts.1 Margaret Lofts was baptized on 11 July 1802 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2 She witnessed the marriage of Thomas Rider and Mary Lofts on 12 March 1818 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,3 Margaret Lofts witnessed the marriage of John Easton and Rebecca Lofts on 23 December 1830 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1

     Child of Margaret Lofts:

Henry Lofts+   (14 Jan 1821)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, Margaret daughter of Alexander and Rebecca Lofts born March 29 1802 bapt July 11.
3. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1818 Mar 12 RIDER Thomas widr (x) & Mary LOFTS sp (x) botp wits Thomas MITCHELL Margaret LOFTS Susan RIDER.

Rebecca Watts was also known as Rebecca Lofts.1 She was born in 1766.3 She was born in 1767 in Cambridgeshire, England.4 Marriage banns for Rebecca Watts and Alexander Lofts were published between 12 September 1790 and 26 September 1790 in Stapleford, Cambridgeshire, England.2 Rebecca Watts married Alexander Lofts, son of Robert Lofts and Mary Hartley, on 20 October 1790 in Stapleford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2,5 Rebecca Watts appeared on the 1841 Census in the household of Alexander Lofts at House 013, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, and Henry Lofts, John Easton, Rebecca Lofts, Naomi Eason, Elizabeth Easton and Jane Eason lived in the same house.6 Rebecca Watts was a Farmer on 6 June 1841.7 Her married name was Louts. She died in December 1847.3,8 She was buried on 6 December 1847 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.3

     Children of Rebecca Watts and Alexander Lofts:

Susan Lofts+   (21 Aug 1791)
Nathaniel Lofts   (18 Jan 1795 - Oct 1795)
Naomi Lofts+   (02 Apr 1797)
Charlotte Lofts+   (03 Nov 1799 - 1831)
Margaret Lofts+   (29 Mar 1802)
James Lofts   (27 Oct 1805)
Rebecca Lofts+   (08 Oct 1809)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S138] Banns and marriages, Saunders Lofts widower of this parish and Rebbecca Watts single woman of this parish 12 Sept, 19 Sept & 26 Sept 1790, Parish registers of Stapleford.
3. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, Rebecca Lofts of Little Shelford buried December 6th 1847 aged 81 yrs. The ceremony was performed by C.G.Coombe curate..
4. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, Aged 74, born in same county = Y.
5. [S138] Banns and marriages, Saunders Lofts of this parish and Rebbecca Watts of this parish banns 20 Oct 1790 ha made his mark she signed witnesses N.J.Naylor John Loft his mark, Parish registers of Stapleford.
6. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, p.3.
7. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, Aged 79, Farmer, born in same county = Y.
8. [S135] Unknown volume, St Cathrines House Index : Dec qtr 1847 Lofts, Rebecca, Chesterton, vol 14 page 33, unknown repository.

Susan Lofts was also known as Susanna.2 She was baptized on 21 August 1791 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,3 She was the daughter of Alexander Lofts and Rebecca Watts.1 Her married name was Howard.4 Susan Lofts married John Henry Howard, son of Henry Howard and Elizabeth Gates, on 26 June 1822 in Shoreditch, England.4,5 In the 1851 Census Susan Lofts is shown as living at Newton Road, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England with her husband John Henry Howard. Wellington Rider and Frederick Lofts Howard lived in the same house.6

     Child of Susan Lofts:

Caroline Lofts   (03 Sep 1820)

     Children of Susan Lofts and John Henry Howard:

John Henry Howard   (19 Mar 1823)
Ann Freeman Howard+   (19 Sep 1824)
Elizabeth Howard   (14 Jul 1825)
Frederick Lofts Howard+   (24 Jul 1827)
Richard Gates Howard+   (24 Jul 1827)
Henry Hillard Howard   (26 Jul 1829)
Elizabeth Gates Howard   (11 Sep 1831)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, 1791 Susanna daughter of Saunders & Reb ca Lofts 21 Sept.
3. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, Susanna daughter of Saunders and Rebca Lofts 21 August.
4. [S260] Letter, Gordon Charles Boundy to Robyn Smith, 14 June 1998.
5. [S318] Letter, Juliet Evans to Robyn Smith, 10 Nov 1998.
6. [S65] 1851 Census Little Shelford, p.17.

Caroline Lofts was baptized on 3 September 1820 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2 She was the daughter of Susan Lofts.1

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, 1820 Sept 3rd Carline daughter of Susan Lofts of Little Shelford Henry Finch rector.

Nathaniel Lofts was baptized on 18 January 1795 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2 He was the son of Alexander Lofts and Rebecca Watts.1 Nathaniel Lofts died in October 1795 at age 0.3 He was buried on 2 October 1795 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,3

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, Nathaniel son of Alexander and Rebecca Lofts 18 Jan.
3. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, 1795 Nathaniel son of Alexander and Rebecca Lofts 2 Oct.

Naomi Lofts was baptized on 2 April 1797 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2 She was the daughter of Alexander Lofts and Rebecca Watts.1 Naomi Lofts married Ezekial Law on 29 November 1814 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,3 Her married name was Law.

     Children of Naomi Lofts and Ezekial Law:

Susannah Law   (09 Jul 1815)
Charlotte Law   (12 Jan 1817)
Sarah Law   (11 Apr 1819)
William Lofts Law   (06 May 1821)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, Naomi daughter of Alexander and Rebecca Lofts 2 April.
3. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1814 Nov 29 LAW Ezekial bac. & Naomi LOFTS sp. botp with consent of parents wits: Thomas WEBB(x) Esther STUBBLEFIELD(x).

Ezekial Law was born before 1814. He married Naomi Lofts, daughter of Alexander Lofts and Rebecca Watts, on 29 November 1814 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2

     Children of Ezekial Law and Naomi Lofts:

Susannah Law   (09 Jul 1815)
Charlotte Law   (12 Jan 1817)
Sarah Law   (11 Apr 1819)
William Lofts Law   (06 May 1821)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1814 Nov 29 LAW Ezekial bac. & Naomi LOFTS sp. botp with consent of parents wits: Thomas WEBB(x) Esther STUBBLEFIELD(x).

Charlotte Lofts was baptized on 3 November 1799 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2 She was the daughter of Alexander Lofts and Rebecca Watts.1 Charlotte Lofts witnessed the marriage of Joshua Wade and Mary Careless on 23 November 1819 in All Saints, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.3 Charlotte Lofts married James Churchman, son of John Churchman and Jane Marshall, on 9 December 1819 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,4 Her married name was Churchman. Charlotte Lofts died in 1831.5 She was buried on 5 November 1831 in Stapleford, Cambridgeshire, England.5

     Children of Charlotte Lofts and James Churchman:

David Churchman+   (1817)
Peter Churchman   (14 Jan 1821)
James Churchman+   (1823)
John Lofts Churchman+   (c 1825)
Jane Churchman   (11 Oct 1828)
Charlotte Churchman   (c 1832)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, Charlotte daughter of Alexander and Rebecca Lofts 3 Nov.
3. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1819 Nov 23 WADE Joshua bac of Gt Gidding, Hunts. & Mary CARELESS sp otp Wits: Thomas MITCHELL Charlotte LOFTS.
4. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1819 Dec 9 CHURCHMAN James bac & Charlotte LOFTS botp with consent of parents wits: Francis NORRIS Anne MITCHELL.
5. [S138] Banns and marriages, Charlotte Churchman of Stapleford November 5 1831 32 years, Parish registers of Stapleford.

Francis Norris witnessed the marriage of James Churchman and Charlotte Lofts on 9 December 1819 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1819 Dec 9 CHURCHMAN James bac & Charlotte LOFTS botp with consent of parents wits: Francis NORRIS Anne MITCHELL.

Ann Mitchell was baptized on 4 October 1789 in All Saints, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.2 She was the daughter of Isaac Mitchell and Catherine (?).2 Ann Mitchell witnessed the marriage of James Churchman and Charlotte Lofts on 9 December 1819 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,3 Ann Mitchell witnessed the marriage of Joseph Northfield and Sarah Woodin on 6 August 1822 in All Saints, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.4 Ann Mitchell resided in 1825 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.5 Marriage banns for Ann Mitchell and William Williams were published on 17 September 1825 in Stapleford, Cambridgeshire, England.6 Ann Mitchell married William Williams after 17 September 1825.5 Her married name was Williams.

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1789 )ct 4 MITCHEL Ann dau of Isaac & Catherine.
3. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1819 Dec 9 CHURCHMAN James bac & Charlotte LOFTS botp with consent of parents wits: Francis NORRIS Anne MITCHELL.
4. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1822 Aug 6 NORTHFIELD Joseph bac & Sarah WOODIN sp. botp wits; Thos MITCHELL Ann MITCHELL.
5. [S138] Banns and marriages, William Williams of this aprish & Ann Mitchell of Little Shelford 3 Sept, 10 Sept, 17 Sept 1825, Parish registers of Stapleford.
6. [S138] Banns and marriages, William Williams of this parish & Ann Mitchell of Little Shelford 3 Sept, 10 Sept, 17 Sept 1825, Parish registers of Stapleford.

James Churchman was baptized on 11 September 1796 in All Saints, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.2 He was the son of John Churchman and Jane Marshall. James Churchman married Charlotte Lofts, daughter of Alexander Lofts and Rebecca Watts, on 9 December 1819 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,3 James Churchman was a an agricutural labourer in 1841.4 James Churchman appeared on the 1861 Census as principal resident at 20 Church Street, Stapleford, Cambridgeshire, England.5 He was buried on 16 November 1862 in Stapleford, Cambridgeshire, England.6

     Children of James Churchman and Charlotte Lofts:

David Churchman+   (1817)
Peter Churchman   (14 Jan 1821)
James Churchman+   (1823)
John Lofts Churchman+   (c 1825)
Jane Churchman   (11 Oct 1828)
Charlotte Churchman   (c 1832)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1796 Sept 11 CHURCHMAN James son of John & Jane.
3. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1819 Dec 9 CHURCHMAN James bac & Charlotte LOFTS botp with consent of parents wits: Francis NORRIS Anne MITCHELL.
4. [S63] 1841 Census Shepreth, James Churchman, 44 yrs, Ag Lab Y.
5. [S264] 1861 Census Stapleford Cams, p.16.
6. [S138] Banns and marriages, James Churchman of Stapleford November 16 1862 65 years, Parish registers of Stapleford.

James Lofts was baptized on 27 October 1805 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2 He was the son of Alexander Lofts and Rebecca Watts.1

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, 1805 James son of Alexander and Rebecca Lofts Oct 27.

John Henry Howard was baptized on 13 November 1798 in St Andrews the Great, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.2 He was the son of Henry Howard and Elizabeth Gates.2 John Henry Howard married Susan Lofts, daughter of Alexander Lofts and Rebecca Watts, on 26 June 1822 in Shoreditch, England.2,3 John Henry Howard witnessed the marriage of John Easton and Rebecca Lofts on 23 December 1830 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1 John Henry Howard was a Land Measurer on 30 March 1851.4 In the 1851 Census, John Henry Howard shows as principal resident at Newton Road, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, with Susan Lofts his wife, Frederick Lofts Howard his son, Wellington Rider his grandson.4

     Children of John Henry Howard and Susan Lofts:

John Henry Howard   (19 Mar 1823)
Ann Freeman Howard+   (19 Sep 1824)
Elizabeth Howard   (14 Jul 1825)
Frederick Lofts Howard+   (24 Jul 1827)
Richard Gates Howard+   (24 Jul 1827)
Henry Hillard Howard   (26 Jul 1829)
Elizabeth Gates Howard   (11 Sep 1831)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S260] Letter, Gordon Charles Boundy to Robyn Smith, 14 June 1998.
3. [S318] Letter, Juliet Evans to Robyn Smith, 10 Nov 1998.
4. [S65] 1851 Census Little Shelford, p.17.

Rebecca Lofts was baptized on 8 October 1809 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Alexander Lofts and Rebecca Watts.1 Marriage banns for Rebecca Lofts and John Easton were published on 12 December 1830 in All Saints, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.4 Rebecca Lofts married John Easton on 23 December 1830 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1 Her married name was Easton. Her married name was Eason.2 Rebecca Lofts appeared on the 1841 Census in the household of Alexander Lofts at House 013, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, and Rebecca Watts, Henry Lofts, John Easton, Naomi Eason, Elizabeth Easton and Jane Eason lived in the same house.5

     Children of Rebecca Lofts and John Easton:

Naomi Eason   (06 Jun 1831)
James Easton   (28 Jun 1833)
Elizabeth Easton   (01 Mar 1835)
Jane Eason   (c 1839)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, Rebecca Eason female aged 28 years.
3. [S93] Unknown name of person unknown record type, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, 1809 Rebecca daughter of Alexander and Rebecca Lofts Oct 8.
4. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1830 Dec 12 EASON John single man & LOFTS Rebecca single woman botp.
5. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, p.3.

John Easton was also known as John Eason.2 He was born circa 1811 in Cambridgeshire, England.2 Marriage banns for John Easton and Rebecca Lofts were published on 12 December 1830 in All Saints, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.3 John Easton married Rebecca Lofts, daughter of Alexander Lofts and Rebecca Watts, on 23 December 1830 in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.1 John Easton appeared on the 1841 Census in the household of Alexander Lofts at House 013, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, and Rebecca Watts, Henry Lofts, Rebecca Lofts, Naomi Eason, Elizabeth Easton and Jane Eason lived in the same house.4

     Children of John Easton and Rebecca Lofts:

Naomi Eason   (06 Jun 1831)
James Easton   (28 Jun 1833)
Elizabeth Easton   (01 Mar 1835)
Jane Eason   (c 1839)

1. [S62] Letter, Stephen Taylor to Robyn Smith, 14 Jan 1984.
2. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, John Eason male aged 30 years Labourer.
3. [S600] Little Shelford Transcripts , 1830 Dec 12 EASON John single man & LOFTS Rebecca single woman botp.
4. [S41] 1841 Census of Little Shelford, p.3.

Compiler:
Robyn Smith
Sydney, Australia

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