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Abraham Quaintance


My Mum's Dad's Dad's Dad

My Great-Great-Grandfather

24 May 1849 - 12 September 1910

When Abraham Quaintance was born on 24 May 1849 in Aylesbeare, Devon, his father, John, was 34 and his mother, Sarah, was 38.


He married Emma Francina Sadler on 10 October 1872 in Hackney, Middlesex. They had three children during their marriage.


He died on 2 September 1910 at the age of 61.

Great-Great-Grandfather's Gallery

A selection of photographs and images associated my great-great grandfather.

Official Documentation

Additional Information

  • 1851 Census
  • In 1851, Abraham (aged 1) was living at home with his parents, John and Sarah, Aylesbeare, Devon, with their other six children (Elizabeth Rose, Melony, Sarah, Jane, William and Charles).
  • John (my great-great-great-grandfather) was aged 36, and listed as a shoemaker. His place of birth is recorded as Topsham, Deveon.
  • Sarah (my great-great-great-grandmother) was aged 40, and her place of birth is recorded as Aylesbeare, Devon.
  • Elizabeth Rose (aged 19), Melony (aged 16) and Sarah (aged 13) Cornelius was aged 3. Both were born in Maresfield, Sussex, along with George (my great-great-grandfather).
  • Joseph (aged 24 from Buxted, Sussex) and Spencer (aged 22 from Maresfield, Sussex) were both registered as lodgers, and their occupation as gardeners.
  • 1861 Census
  • In 1861, my great-great-grandfather was now a servant in the household of Abraham Hallett in Aylesbeare, Devon.
  • Abraham Hallett (aged 55) is is a farmer (of 125 acres) from Woodbury, Devon.
  • Ann his wife (aged 50) is now from Clyst Honiton, Devon.
  • William (aged 20) is the oldest child living at home, along with his wife Eliza (aged 28, and listed as Abraham's daughter-in-law) and their two sons Francis Herbert (aged 7) and  George James (aged 1). Both are listed as Abraham's grandsons. William is from Lowton, Devon, Eliza is from Harpford, Devon, and their children are both from Aylesbeare, Devon.
  • Daniel (aged 21), Mary (aged 18), Susanna (aged 15) and Ellen (aged 13) are the remaining members of Abraham's family. They are all from Lowton, Devon expect for Ellen who is from Aylesbeare, Devon.
  • Abraham (my great-great-grandfather) was aged 11 and from Aylesbeare, Devon.
  • 1871 Census
  • In 1871, Abraham (aged 22) is now living with his sister, Sarah, her husband Thomas Charles Warder in Bermondsey, Surrey.
  • Thomas (aged 33) is a grocer from Barnwood, Gloucestershire.
  • Sarah (aged 33) is from Aylesbeare, Devon.
  • Georgina Susan (aged 12) is Thomas and Sarah's daughter, and is listed as a scholar (so attended school) from Aylesbeare, Devon.
  • Abraham is listed as a dairyman from Aylesbeare, Devon.
  • There are two additional occupants, Edward Geolight and Frank Charles Geolight, who are aged 4 and 3 respectively, listed as scholars and from Latchford, Hampshire. No information is given as to their relationship to the rest of the household.
  • 1881 Census
  • In 1881, Abraham (aged 32) was now married to Emma Francis with three children at home (Emma Jane, Hannah Mabel and Charles Abraham) living at 178 Fort Road, Bermondsey, London.
  • Abraham was listed as a farm servant from Maresfield, Sussex.
  • Emma (aged 30) is from Uckfield, Sussex.
  • Emily J (aged 9) and Frances (aged 7, my great grandmother) are both listed as scholars (suggesting they attended school) and both from Maresfield, Sussex.
  • George the son (aged 2) is from Rotherfield, Sussex.
  • Alice (aged 1 month) is from Withyham, Sussex.
  • 1891 Census
  • In 1891, George, now aged 40, and his wife Emma (also aged 40) are living at Shoesbridges, Cowden, Kent, with five of their children (Rose, George, Alice, Alfred and William) and two nieces (Alice and Ellen).
  • George is recorded as an agricultural labourer from Maresfield, Sussex.
  • Emma is now also from Maresfield, Sussex.
  • Rose (aged 15) is from Rotherfield, Sussex. She was living with her uncle Edward Simmonds in 1881 at this very same address.
  • George the son (aged 13) is also from Rotherfield, Sussex.
  • Alice (aged 10) and Alfred (aged 7) are recorded as scholars (presumably they attended school). Alice is from Withyham, Sussex, whilst Alfred is from Cowden, Kent, as is their younger brother William (aged 2).
  • Alice (aged 20) and Ellen (aged 5) are recorded as George's nieces, and possibly Ellen was Alice's daughter (and with the same surname, Elphick) may have been out of wedlock. Alice is from Maresfield, Sussex, whilst Ellen is from Cowden, Kent. 
  • 1901 Census
  • In 1901, George (aged 50) and Emma (also aged 50) are now living at Upper Plouehurst Road, Lingfield, Surrey, along with four of their children (George, Alice, William and Florence) and their grandson Albert.
  • George is an agricultural labourer on Plouehurst Farm from Maresfield, Sussex.
  • Emma is from Uckfield, Sussex.
  • George the son (aged 22) is also a farm labourer (perhaps with his father) from Crowbrough, Sussex.
  • Alice (aged 20) is a general domestic servant from Withyham, Sussex.
  • William (aged 12) and Florence (aged 9) are both from Cowden, Kent.
  • Albert (aged 10 months) is presumably Alice's son (and with the same surname, had out of wedlock) is from East Grinstead, Sussex.



Other Documentation

Other relevant documents for view will be listed below...

  • Birth Register 1849
  • Here is a copy of the birth register with my great-great-grandfather's listing in the St Thomas's district, Devon.
  • Marriage Banns 1872
  • Here is a copy of the marriage banns with my great-great-grandfather's listing in the Parish Church of Hackney, London on 10 October 1872.
  • Abraham is listed as a widower of 'full age', and working as a Dairyman living at Back Road. His father, John Quaintance, is recorded as a Bootmaker.
  • His wife, Emma Francina Sadler, is listed as a spinster of 'full age' and living at Clissold Road. Her father, Edward Sadler, is recorded as a Cab Driver.
  • The two witnesses are listed as E Sadler and M Sadler, presumably her brother (Edward) and his wife (Mary).
  • Marriage Register 1872
  • Here is a copy of the marriage register with my great-great-grandfather's listing in the Hackney district, London.
  • London City Directories 1885
  • In 1885, my great-great-grandfather was listed in the Post Office Directories as a Dairyman at 178 Fort Road, Bermondsey, London.
  • Electoral Register 1906
  • In 1906, my great-great-grandfather was registered to vote at 172 Merton Road, in the Parish of Wimbledon, Surrey.
  • Death Register 1910
  • Here is a copy of the death register with my great-great-grandfather's listing in the Kingston district, Surrey.

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