When lived
Probably late 1710s/early 1720s to NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great uncle (brother of James Rands (2))
Parents
James and Martha Rookes (Rands)
Birth
In Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England
Employment
NA
Marriage
NA
Children
NA
Interesting facts
NA
Died
NA
Friday, August 31, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Ann Rands
When lived
1728-NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great uncle (brother of James Rands (2))
Parents
James and Martha Rookes (Rands)
Birth
1728 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England
Employment
NA
Marriage
NA
Children
NA
Interesting facts
NA
Died
NA
1728-NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great uncle (brother of James Rands (2))
Parents
James and Martha Rookes (Rands)
Birth
1728 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England
Employment
NA
Marriage
NA
Children
NA
Interesting facts
NA
Died
NA
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Johannah Litchfield (Rands)
When lived
Early to late 1700s
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother (mother of Francis Litchfield Rands)
Parents
Vincent and Sarah Litchfield
Birth
Dec. 25, 1722, in Kislingbury, Northamptonshire
Employment
NA
Marriage
g James Rands on May 3, 1746, in Kislingbury, Northamptonshire
Children
g Vincent Rands (b. Jan. 20, 1747; baptized Feb. 15, 1747, in Wicken parish, England; the church register noting this shows “1746” as the year because the church’s year ran from Lady day March 25 to March 24; m. Sarah Rands - not the one listed below - on May 27, 1776, in Cosgrove; d. Sept. 7, 1787; Vincent's descendants ultimately make their way to Australia)
g Martha Rands (b. April 6, 1749; baptized April 9, 1749, in Wicken parish, England; m. Edward Austin on Nov. 2, 1774, in Simpson)
g Phillis Rands (b. Feb. 28, 1750; baptized March 17, 1750, in Wicken parish, England)
g Christopher Rands (b. Jan. 30, 1753; baptized Feb. 6, 1753, in Wicken parish, England; the church register noting this shows “1752” as the year because the church’s year ran from Lady day March 25 to March 24)
g Francis Litchfield Rands (born in village of Helmdon, England; baptized July 25, 1756, in Helmdon parish, England)
g Sarah Rands (baptized July 23, 1758, in Kislingbury, England)
g Richard Rands (baptized May 27, 1766, in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England)
Interesting facts
g First name sometimes is spelled “Joannah” in various records
g To marry James, the groom and Johannah’s brother, Thomas, posted a 100-pound bond (13,453 pounds in 2007’s value). The bond states that James and Johannah must be married at either in All Saints Northampton town or in Kislingbury, and if the marriage did not take place, they lost the money.
g Marriage record indicates Johannah was literate.
g Most of James and Johannah’s children were born in the parishes of Wicken and Helmdon.
g In summer of 1758, the married couple are residing in Helmdon parish, England.
Died
Speculation: Buried either April 10, 1810, or April 18, 1811, in Simpson, Buckinghamshire
NOTE: Information on this page courtesy of Karen Gardiner and Ray Rand
Early to late 1700s
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother (mother of Francis Litchfield Rands)
Parents
Vincent and Sarah Litchfield
Birth
Dec. 25, 1722, in Kislingbury, Northamptonshire
Employment
NA
Marriage
g James Rands on May 3, 1746, in Kislingbury, Northamptonshire
Children
g Vincent Rands (b. Jan. 20, 1747; baptized Feb. 15, 1747, in Wicken parish, England; the church register noting this shows “1746” as the year because the church’s year ran from Lady day March 25 to March 24; m. Sarah Rands - not the one listed below - on May 27, 1776, in Cosgrove; d. Sept. 7, 1787; Vincent's descendants ultimately make their way to Australia)
g Martha Rands (b. April 6, 1749; baptized April 9, 1749, in Wicken parish, England; m. Edward Austin on Nov. 2, 1774, in Simpson)
g Phillis Rands (b. Feb. 28, 1750; baptized March 17, 1750, in Wicken parish, England)
g Christopher Rands (b. Jan. 30, 1753; baptized Feb. 6, 1753, in Wicken parish, England; the church register noting this shows “1752” as the year because the church’s year ran from Lady day March 25 to March 24)
g Francis Litchfield Rands (born in village of Helmdon, England; baptized July 25, 1756, in Helmdon parish, England)
g Sarah Rands (baptized July 23, 1758, in Kislingbury, England)
g Richard Rands (baptized May 27, 1766, in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England)
Interesting facts
g First name sometimes is spelled “Joannah” in various records
g To marry James, the groom and Johannah’s brother, Thomas, posted a 100-pound bond (13,453 pounds in 2007’s value). The bond states that James and Johannah must be married at either in All Saints Northampton town or in Kislingbury, and if the marriage did not take place, they lost the money.
g Marriage record indicates Johannah was literate.
g Most of James and Johannah’s children were born in the parishes of Wicken and Helmdon.
g In summer of 1758, the married couple are residing in Helmdon parish, England.
Died
Speculation: Buried either April 10, 1810, or April 18, 1811, in Simpson, Buckinghamshire
NOTE: Information on this page courtesy of Karen Gardiner and Ray Rand
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
James Rands (2)
When lived
1720-1783/86
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather (father of Francis Litchfield Rands)
Parents
James and Martha Rookes (Rands)
Birth
1720 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire
Employment
Yoeman farmer
Marriage
g Johannah Litchfield on May 3, 1746, in Kislingbury, Northamptonshire
Children
g Vincent Rands (b. Jan. 20, 1747; baptized Feb. 15, 1747, in Wicken Parish, England; the church register noting this shows “1746” as the year because the church’s year ran from Lady day March 25 to March 24; m. Sarah Rands - not the one listed below - on May 27, 1776, in Cosgrove; d. Sept. 7, 1787; Vincent's descendants ultimately make their way to Australia)
g Martha Rands (b. April 6, 1749; baptized April 9, 1749, in Wicken parish, England; m. Edward Austin on Nov. 2, 1774, in Simpson; NOTE: This is NOT the Martha Rands that is the direct-line ancestor)
g Phillis Rands (b. Feb. 28, 1750; baptized March 17, 1750, in Wicken Parish, England)
g Christopher Rands (b. Jan. 30, 1753; baptized Feb. 6, 1753, in Wicken Parish; the church register noting this shows “1752” as the year because the church’s year ran from Lady day March 25 to March 24; Speculation: buried in Simpson on Jan. 12, 1800)
g Francis Litchfield Rands (born in village of Helmdon Parish, England; baptized July 25, 1756, in Helmdon parish, England)
g Sarah Rands (baptized July 23, 1758, in Kislingbury, England)
g Richard Rands (baptized May 27, 1766, in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England)
Interesting facts
g Living in Cosgrave (aka Cosgrove) before his marriage to Johannah
g To marry Johannah, James and Johannah’s brother, Thomas, posted a 100-pound bond (13,453 pounds in 2007’s value). The bond states that James and Johannah must be married at either in All Saints Northampton town or in Kislingbury, and if the marriage did not take place, they lost the money.
g Various record indicates James was literate.
g In 1748, James signed the Bishop’s Transcripts as a church warden.
g Most of James and Johannah’s children were born in the parishes of Wicken and Helmdon.
g In summer of 1758, the married couple are residing in Helmdon Parish.
Died
Speculation: Either Dec. 25, 1783, or Nov. 1, 1786, in Simpson, Buckinghamshire, England
NOTE: Information on this page courtesy of Karen Gardiner and Roy Rand
1720-1783/86
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather (father of Francis Litchfield Rands)
Parents
James and Martha Rookes (Rands)
Birth
1720 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire
Employment
Yoeman farmer
Marriage
g Johannah Litchfield on May 3, 1746, in Kislingbury, Northamptonshire
Children
g Vincent Rands (b. Jan. 20, 1747; baptized Feb. 15, 1747, in Wicken Parish, England; the church register noting this shows “1746” as the year because the church’s year ran from Lady day March 25 to March 24; m. Sarah Rands - not the one listed below - on May 27, 1776, in Cosgrove; d. Sept. 7, 1787; Vincent's descendants ultimately make their way to Australia)
g Martha Rands (b. April 6, 1749; baptized April 9, 1749, in Wicken parish, England; m. Edward Austin on Nov. 2, 1774, in Simpson; NOTE: This is NOT the Martha Rands that is the direct-line ancestor)
g Phillis Rands (b. Feb. 28, 1750; baptized March 17, 1750, in Wicken Parish, England)
g Christopher Rands (b. Jan. 30, 1753; baptized Feb. 6, 1753, in Wicken Parish; the church register noting this shows “1752” as the year because the church’s year ran from Lady day March 25 to March 24; Speculation: buried in Simpson on Jan. 12, 1800)
g Francis Litchfield Rands (born in village of Helmdon Parish, England; baptized July 25, 1756, in Helmdon parish, England)
g Sarah Rands (baptized July 23, 1758, in Kislingbury, England)
g Richard Rands (baptized May 27, 1766, in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England)
Interesting facts
g Living in Cosgrave (aka Cosgrove) before his marriage to Johannah
g To marry Johannah, James and Johannah’s brother, Thomas, posted a 100-pound bond (13,453 pounds in 2007’s value). The bond states that James and Johannah must be married at either in All Saints Northampton town or in Kislingbury, and if the marriage did not take place, they lost the money.
g Various record indicates James was literate.
g In 1748, James signed the Bishop’s Transcripts as a church warden.
g Most of James and Johannah’s children were born in the parishes of Wicken and Helmdon.
g In summer of 1758, the married couple are residing in Helmdon Parish.
Died
Speculation: Either Dec. 25, 1783, or Nov. 1, 1786, in Simpson, Buckinghamshire, England
NOTE: Information on this page courtesy of Karen Gardiner and Roy Rand
Monday, August 27, 2007
Martha Rookes (Rands)
When lived
Late 1690s/early 1700s to 1774
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother (father of James Rands)
Parents
NA
Birth
NA
Employment
NA
Marriage
g James Rands (b. 1695 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire; d. Aug. 18, 1774) on Jan. 17, 1715, in Easton Neston, Northamptonshire
Children
g James Rands (b. 1720 in Cosgrove, Northhamptonshire; m. Johanna Litchfield on May 3, 1746, in Kislingbury, Northamptonshire)
g Ann Rands (b. 1728 in Cosgrove)
g George Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
g Richard Rands (b. May 14, 1735, in Cosgrove)
g Phillis Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
g Martha Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
g Rebecca Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
g Mary Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
Interesting facts
NA
Died
Jan. 19, 1774
NOTE: Information on the page courtesy of Karen Gardiner and Roy Rand
Late 1690s/early 1700s to 1774
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother (father of James Rands)
Parents
NA
Birth
NA
Employment
NA
Marriage
g James Rands (b. 1695 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire; d. Aug. 18, 1774) on Jan. 17, 1715, in Easton Neston, Northamptonshire
Children
g James Rands (b. 1720 in Cosgrove, Northhamptonshire; m. Johanna Litchfield on May 3, 1746, in Kislingbury, Northamptonshire)
g Ann Rands (b. 1728 in Cosgrove)
g George Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
g Richard Rands (b. May 14, 1735, in Cosgrove)
g Phillis Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
g Martha Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
g Rebecca Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
g Mary Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
Interesting facts
NA
Died
Jan. 19, 1774
NOTE: Information on the page courtesy of Karen Gardiner and Roy Rand
Sunday, August 26, 2007
James Rands (1)
When lived
1695-1774
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather (father of James Rands)
Parents
James Rand and Anne Rand
Birth
1695 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England
Employment
NA
Marriage
g Martha Rookes (d. Jan. 19, 1774) on Jan. 17, 1715 in Easton Neston, Northamptonshire
Children
g James Rands (b. 1720 in Cosgrove, Northhamptonshire; m. Johanna Litchfield on May 3, 1746, in Kislingbury, Northamptonshire)
g Ann Rands (b. 1728 in Cosgrove)
g George Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
g Richard Rands (b. May 14, 1735, in Cosgrove)
g Phillis Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
g Martha Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
g Rebecca Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
g Mary Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
Interesting facts
g Was illiterate
g Speculation: Has a brother named Robert, who married Grace Busby; the couple's children include Edward Rands and Sarah Rands
Died
Aug.18, 1774
NOTE: Information for this page courtesy of Karen Gardiner and Roy Rand
1695-1774
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather (father of James Rands)
Parents
James Rand and Anne Rand
Birth
1695 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England
Employment
NA
Marriage
g Martha Rookes (d. Jan. 19, 1774) on Jan. 17, 1715 in Easton Neston, Northamptonshire
Children
g James Rands (b. 1720 in Cosgrove, Northhamptonshire; m. Johanna Litchfield on May 3, 1746, in Kislingbury, Northamptonshire)
g Ann Rands (b. 1728 in Cosgrove)
g George Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
g Richard Rands (b. May 14, 1735, in Cosgrove)
g Phillis Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
g Martha Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
g Rebecca Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
g Mary Rands (b. in Cosgrove)
Interesting facts
g Was illiterate
g Speculation: Has a brother named Robert, who married Grace Busby; the couple's children include Edward Rands and Sarah Rands
Died
Aug.18, 1774
NOTE: Information for this page courtesy of Karen Gardiner and Roy Rand
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Thomas Rand (2)
When lived
1674-1730
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great uncle (brother of James Rands (1))
Parents
Thomas Rands
Birth
1674 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire
Employment
NA
Marriage
g Mary in 1694 in Cosgrove
Children
g Gabriel Rand (b. May 21, 1695, in Cosgrove; m. Mary Burnaby on June 23, 1743, in Cottingham, Northampton; d. 1774)
g Mary Rand (b. 1709 in Cosgrove)
g Thomas Rand (b. 1711 in Cosgrove)
g Richard Rand (b. 1713 in Cosgrove)
g Hannah Rand (b. 1715 in Cosgrove)
g Elizabeth Rand (b. 1717 in Cosgrove)
g Martha Rand (b. 1721 in Cosgrove)
Interesting facts
NA
Died
1730
NOTE: Information on the page courtesy of Roy Rand.
1674-1730
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great uncle (brother of James Rands (1))
Parents
Thomas Rands
Birth
1674 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire
Employment
NA
Marriage
g Mary in 1694 in Cosgrove
Children
g Gabriel Rand (b. May 21, 1695, in Cosgrove; m. Mary Burnaby on June 23, 1743, in Cottingham, Northampton; d. 1774)
g Mary Rand (b. 1709 in Cosgrove)
g Thomas Rand (b. 1711 in Cosgrove)
g Richard Rand (b. 1713 in Cosgrove)
g Hannah Rand (b. 1715 in Cosgrove)
g Elizabeth Rand (b. 1717 in Cosgrove)
g Martha Rand (b. 1721 in Cosgrove)
Interesting facts
NA
Died
1730
NOTE: Information on the page courtesy of Roy Rand.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Anne (Rand)
When lived
1672-1748
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother (mother of James Rands (1))
Parents
NA
Birth
1672
Employment
NA
Marriage
g James Rand (b. 1670 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England; d. June 14, 1736) in 1692
Children
g Gabriel (c. Sept. 16, 1693, in Cosgrove; d. March 26, 1719)
g James (b. 1695 in Cosgrove; m. Martha Rookes on Jan. 17, 1715, in Easton Neston, Northamptonshire; d. Aug. 18, 1774)
g Robert (b. March 22, 1695, in Cosgrove; m. Ann who died Oct. 14, 1729, and then Grace Busby on Nov. 25, 1732, in Towcester, Northampton; Grace d. 1748; Robert d. Feb. 24, 1774
g George (b. Sept. 24, 1698, in Cosgrove)
g Richard (b. about 1700)
Interesting facts
The last name of “Rand” or “Rands” were used arbitrarily prior to about 1700. The descendants of his son James retained the “s” while those of his son Robert dropped it.
Died
1748
NOTE: Information on the page courtesy of Roy Rand.
1672-1748
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother (mother of James Rands (1))
Parents
NA
Birth
1672
Employment
NA
Marriage
g James Rand (b. 1670 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England; d. June 14, 1736) in 1692
Children
g Gabriel (c. Sept. 16, 1693, in Cosgrove; d. March 26, 1719)
g James (b. 1695 in Cosgrove; m. Martha Rookes on Jan. 17, 1715, in Easton Neston, Northamptonshire; d. Aug. 18, 1774)
g Robert (b. March 22, 1695, in Cosgrove; m. Ann who died Oct. 14, 1729, and then Grace Busby on Nov. 25, 1732, in Towcester, Northampton; Grace d. 1748; Robert d. Feb. 24, 1774
g George (b. Sept. 24, 1698, in Cosgrove)
g Richard (b. about 1700)
Interesting facts
The last name of “Rand” or “Rands” were used arbitrarily prior to about 1700. The descendants of his son James retained the “s” while those of his son Robert dropped it.
Died
1748
NOTE: Information on the page courtesy of Roy Rand.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
James Rand
When lived
1670-1736
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather (father of James Rands (1))
Parents
Thomas Rands; mother's name lost to history
Birth
1670 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England
Employment
NA
Marriage
g Anne (b. 1672; d. 1748) in 1692
Children
g Gabriel (c. Sept. 16, 1693, in Cosgrove; d. March 26, 1719)
g James (b. 1695 in Cosgrove; m. Martha Rookes on Jan. 17, 1715, in Easton Neston, Northamptonshire; d. Aug. 18, 1774)
g Robert (b. March 22, 1695, in Cosgrove; m. Ann who died Oct. 14, 1729, and then Grace Busby on Nov. 25, 1732, in Towcester, Northamptonshire; children with Grace, all born in Cosgrove, include: Mary, b. 1732; Gabriel, b. 1734; Robert, b. 1738; Thomas, b. 1741; Edward, b. 1745; Sarah, c. 1747, m. Vincent Rands)
g George (b. Sept. 24, 1698, in Cosgrove)
g Richard (b. about 1700)
Interesting facts
The last name of “Rand” or “Rands” were used arbitrarily prior to about 1700. The descendants of his son James retained the “s” while those of his son Robert dropped it.
Died
June 14, 1736
NOTE: Information on the page courtesy of Roy Rand
1670-1736
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather (father of James Rands (1))
Parents
Thomas Rands; mother's name lost to history
Birth
1670 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England
Employment
NA
Marriage
g Anne (b. 1672; d. 1748) in 1692
Children
g Gabriel (c. Sept. 16, 1693, in Cosgrove; d. March 26, 1719)
g James (b. 1695 in Cosgrove; m. Martha Rookes on Jan. 17, 1715, in Easton Neston, Northamptonshire; d. Aug. 18, 1774)
g Robert (b. March 22, 1695, in Cosgrove; m. Ann who died Oct. 14, 1729, and then Grace Busby on Nov. 25, 1732, in Towcester, Northamptonshire; children with Grace, all born in Cosgrove, include: Mary, b. 1732; Gabriel, b. 1734; Robert, b. 1738; Thomas, b. 1741; Edward, b. 1745; Sarah, c. 1747, m. Vincent Rands)
g George (b. Sept. 24, 1698, in Cosgrove)
g Richard (b. about 1700)
Interesting facts
The last name of “Rand” or “Rands” were used arbitrarily prior to about 1700. The descendants of his son James retained the “s” while those of his son Robert dropped it.
Died
June 14, 1736
NOTE: Information on the page courtesy of Roy Rand
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Thomas Rands' wife
When lived
1649 to at least 1670
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother (mother of James Rands)
Parents
NA
Birth
1649 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire
Employment
NA
Marriage
g Thomas Rands (b. 1647 in Cosgrove; d. March 27, 1730) during 1670 in Cosgrove
Children
g Thomas Rand (b. 1674 in Cosgrove; m. Mary in 1694 in Cosgrove; she d. 1735; he d. 1730)
g James Rands (b. 1670 in Cosgrove; m. Anne, who was b. 1672 and d. 1748, in 1692; he d. June 14, 1736)
Interesting facts
The last name of “Rand” or “Rands” were used arbitrarily prior to about 1700. The descendants of his James' son James retained the “s” while those of another son dropped it.
Died
She lived until at least 1670
NOTE: Information on the page courtesy of Roy Rand.
1649 to at least 1670
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother (mother of James Rands)
Parents
NA
Birth
1649 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire
Employment
NA
Marriage
g Thomas Rands (b. 1647 in Cosgrove; d. March 27, 1730) during 1670 in Cosgrove
Children
g Thomas Rand (b. 1674 in Cosgrove; m. Mary in 1694 in Cosgrove; she d. 1735; he d. 1730)
g James Rands (b. 1670 in Cosgrove; m. Anne, who was b. 1672 and d. 1748, in 1692; he d. June 14, 1736)
Interesting facts
The last name of “Rand” or “Rands” were used arbitrarily prior to about 1700. The descendants of his James' son James retained the “s” while those of another son dropped it.
Died
She lived until at least 1670
NOTE: Information on the page courtesy of Roy Rand.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Thomas Rands
When lived
1647-1730
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather (father of James Rands)
Parents
Gabriell Rand
Birth
Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England
Employment
NA
Marriage
g Wedding occurred during 1670 in Cosgrove; his spouse's name has been lost to history
Children
g Thomas Rand (b. 1674 in Cosgrove; m. Mary in 1694 in Cosgrove; she d. 1735; he d. 1730)
g James Rands (b. 1670 in Cosgrove; m. Anne, who was b. 1672 and d. 1748, in 1692; he d. June 14, 1736)
Interesting facts
The last name of “Rand” or “Rands” were used arbitrarily prior to about 1700. The descendants of his James' son James retained the “s” while those of another son dropped it.
Died
March 27, 1730
NOTE: Information on the page courtesy of Roy Rand.
1647-1730
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather (father of James Rands)
Parents
Gabriell Rand
Birth
Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England
Employment
NA
Marriage
g Wedding occurred during 1670 in Cosgrove; his spouse's name has been lost to history
Children
g Thomas Rand (b. 1674 in Cosgrove; m. Mary in 1694 in Cosgrove; she d. 1735; he d. 1730)
g James Rands (b. 1670 in Cosgrove; m. Anne, who was b. 1672 and d. 1748, in 1692; he d. June 14, 1736)
Interesting facts
The last name of “Rand” or “Rands” were used arbitrarily prior to about 1700. The descendants of his James' son James retained the “s” while those of another son dropped it.
Died
March 27, 1730
NOTE: Information on the page courtesy of Roy Rand.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Catherine Rand
When lived
Early 1600s
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great aunt (sister of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
Thomas and Anne Rands
Birth
NA
Employment
NA
Marriage
g NA
Children
g NA
Interesting facts
Her father's will bequeths her 30 pounds payable after my decease but if she marries then on the day of her marriage she is to be paid 30 pounds and if she has a child after her marriage at the age of one month she shall be paid the other 30 pounds - but if she dies unmarried then this latter 30 pounds is to be equally divided among all my children that are alive when she dies. In addition, if she is married and has no children then the latter 30 pounds to be equally divided amongst all his living children. She also is given six sheep and one bullock; the will spells her name as "Catherin".
Died
NA
NOTE: Information on this page courtesy Roy Rand.
Early 1600s
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great aunt (sister of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
Thomas and Anne Rands
Birth
NA
Employment
NA
Marriage
g NA
Children
g NA
Interesting facts
Her father's will bequeths her 30 pounds payable after my decease but if she marries then on the day of her marriage she is to be paid 30 pounds and if she has a child after her marriage at the age of one month she shall be paid the other 30 pounds - but if she dies unmarried then this latter 30 pounds is to be equally divided among all my children that are alive when she dies. In addition, if she is married and has no children then the latter 30 pounds to be equally divided amongst all his living children. She also is given six sheep and one bullock; the will spells her name as "Catherin".
Died
NA
NOTE: Information on this page courtesy Roy Rand.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
William Rand
When lived
After 1636-NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great uncle (brother of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
Thomas and Anne Rand
Birth
After 1636
Employment
NA
Marriage
g NA
Children
g NA
Interesting facts
Appears in the will of his brother Robert Rand
Died
NA
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After 1636-NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great uncle (brother of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
Thomas and Anne Rand
Birth
After 1636
Employment
NA
Marriage
g NA
Children
g NA
Interesting facts
Appears in the will of his brother Robert Rand
Died
NA
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Saturday, August 18, 2007
Anne Rand (Clerke)
When lived
1635-NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great aunt (sister of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
Thomas and Anne Rand
Birth
1635
Employment
NA
Marriage
g NA
Children
g NA
Interesting facts
Thomas' will bequeaths her 50 shillings, to be paid by her brother Gabriell within six months of Thomas' death, out of the money Gabriell owes Thomas
Died
NA
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1635-NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great aunt (sister of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
Thomas and Anne Rand
Birth
1635
Employment
NA
Marriage
g NA
Children
g NA
Interesting facts
Thomas' will bequeaths her 50 shillings, to be paid by her brother Gabriell within six months of Thomas' death, out of the money Gabriell owes Thomas
Died
NA
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Friday, August 17, 2007
Elizabeth Rand
When lived
Early 1600s
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great aunt (sister of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
Thomas Rand and Anne Rand
Birth
NA
Employment
NA
Marriage
g Her husband's last name starts with "E"
Children
g NA
Interesting facts
Her father's will bequeaths her 50 shillings, to be paid by her brother Gabriell Rand out of the money Gabriell owes Thomas
Died
NA
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Early 1600s
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great aunt (sister of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
Thomas Rand and Anne Rand
Birth
NA
Employment
NA
Marriage
g Her husband's last name starts with "E"
Children
g NA
Interesting facts
Her father's will bequeaths her 50 shillings, to be paid by her brother Gabriell Rand out of the money Gabriell owes Thomas
Died
NA
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Thursday, August 16, 2007
Richard Rand
When lived
1635-NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great uncle (brother of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
Thomas and Anne Rand
Birth
1635 in Deanshanger, Northamptonshire
Employment
NA
Marriage
g NA
Children
g NA
Interesting facts
His father's will bequeaths to him and brothers Robert Rand and George Rand all of his free land and houses in Skimmington(?) and Deanshanger; he is an executor of the will on April 20, 1657, in London
Died
NA
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1635-NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great uncle (brother of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
Thomas and Anne Rand
Birth
1635 in Deanshanger, Northamptonshire
Employment
NA
Marriage
g NA
Children
g NA
Interesting facts
His father's will bequeaths to him and brothers Robert Rand and George Rand all of his free land and houses in Skimmington(?) and Deanshanger; he is an executor of the will on April 20, 1657, in London
Died
NA
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Wednesday, August 15, 2007
George Rand
When lived
1635-NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great uncle (brother of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
Thomas and Anne Rand
Birth
1635 in Deanshanger, Northamptonshire
Employment
NA
Marriage
g NA
Children
g NA
Interesting facts
His father's will bequeaths to him and brothers Robert Rand and Richard Rand all of his free land and houses in Skimmington(?) and Deanshanger; he is an executor of the will on April 20, 1657, in London
Died
NA
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1635-NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great uncle (brother of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
Thomas and Anne Rand
Birth
1635 in Deanshanger, Northamptonshire
Employment
NA
Marriage
g NA
Children
g NA
Interesting facts
His father's will bequeaths to him and brothers Robert Rand and Richard Rand all of his free land and houses in Skimmington(?) and Deanshanger; he is an executor of the will on April 20, 1657, in London
Died
NA
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Robert Rand
When lived
1635-NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great uncle (brother of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
Thomas and Anne Rand
Birth
1635 in Deanshanger, Northamptonshire
Employment
NA
Marriage
g NA
Children
g NA
Interesting facts
His father's will bequeaths to him and brothers George Rand and Richard Rand all of his free land and houses in Skimmington(?) and Deanshanger; he is an executor of the will on April 20, 1657, in London
Died
NA
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1635-NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great uncle (brother of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
Thomas and Anne Rand
Birth
1635 in Deanshanger, Northamptonshire
Employment
NA
Marriage
g NA
Children
g NA
Interesting facts
His father's will bequeaths to him and brothers George Rand and Richard Rand all of his free land and houses in Skimmington(?) and Deanshanger; he is an executor of the will on April 20, 1657, in London
Died
NA
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Monday, August 13, 2007
Gabriell Rand's wife
When lived
NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother (mother of Thomas Rands)
Parents
NA
Birth
NA
Employment
NA
Marriage
g Gabriell Rand
Children
g Thomas Rands (b. 1647 or 1650 in Cosgrove, m. 1670 in Cosgrove, d. March 27, 1730)
Presumably with Gabriell Rand:
g Gabriell Rands (b. 1640 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire; his grandfather Thomas Rand's will bequeaths him five pounds; d. 1688)
Interesting facts
NA
Died
NA
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NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother (mother of Thomas Rands)
Parents
NA
Birth
NA
Employment
NA
Marriage
g Gabriell Rand
Children
g Thomas Rands (b. 1647 or 1650 in Cosgrove, m. 1670 in Cosgrove, d. March 27, 1730)
Presumably with Gabriell Rand:
g Gabriell Rands (b. 1640 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire; his grandfather Thomas Rand's will bequeaths him five pounds; d. 1688)
Interesting facts
NA
Died
NA
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Sunday, August 12, 2007
Gabriell Rand
When lived
1620-NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather (father of Thomas Rands)
Parents
Thomas Rand and Anne Rand
Birth
1620 in Deanshanger, Northamptonshire
Employment
NA
Marriage
g NA
Children
g Gabriell Rands (b. 1640 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire; his grandfather Thomas Rand's will bequeaths him five pounds; d. 1688)
g Thomas Rands (b. 1647 or 1650 in Cosgrove, m. 1670 in Cosgrove, d. March 27, 1730)
Interesting facts
g His father's will spells Gabriell's last name "Rands"
g He apparently owes his father 20 pounds at the time of Thomas' death
g His father's will instructs him to pay, a year after Thomas has died, 5 pounds to Thomas' third cousin, William Rand; it also instructs him to pay his sister Elizabeth 50 shillings, to be paid by her brother Gabriell out of the money he owes him; the will also bequeaths hsi sister Anne 50 shillings, to be paid by her brother Gabriell within six months of Thomas' death, out of the money Gabriell owes Thomas
Died
1688
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1620-NA
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather (father of Thomas Rands)
Parents
Thomas Rand and Anne Rand
Birth
1620 in Deanshanger, Northamptonshire
Employment
NA
Marriage
g NA
Children
g Gabriell Rands (b. 1640 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire; his grandfather Thomas Rand's will bequeaths him five pounds; d. 1688)
g Thomas Rands (b. 1647 or 1650 in Cosgrove, m. 1670 in Cosgrove, d. March 27, 1730)
Interesting facts
g His father's will spells Gabriell's last name "Rands"
g He apparently owes his father 20 pounds at the time of Thomas' death
g His father's will instructs him to pay, a year after Thomas has died, 5 pounds to Thomas' third cousin, William Rand; it also instructs him to pay his sister Elizabeth 50 shillings, to be paid by her brother Gabriell out of the money he owes him; the will also bequeaths hsi sister Anne 50 shillings, to be paid by her brother Gabriell within six months of Thomas' death, out of the money Gabriell owes Thomas
Died
1688
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Saturday, August 11, 2007
Anne Rand
When lived
Early 1600s
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother (mother of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
NA
Birth
NA
Employment
NA
Marriage
g Thomas Rand
Children
g Gabriell Rand (b. 1620, in Deanshanger, Northamptonshire; his children include Gabriel Rands, b. 1640 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, d. 1688; Thomas Rands, b. 1647 or 1650 in Cosgrove, m. 1670 in Cosgrove, d. March 27, 1730)
g Robert Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger)
g George Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger)
g Richard Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger)
g Elizabeth Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger)
g Anne Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger; m. a Clerke)
gWilliam Rand (b. after 1636; is mentioned in will of his brother, Robert Rand
g Catherine Rand (b. 1640, in Deanshanger)
Interesting facts
Her husband's will bequeaths her money that is owed to him by a Richard Turvin, his brass, "the best in my house" and run of the house unless his three youngest sons - Robert, Richard and George - do not agree to this, inwhich case they must quarterly provide barley to her
Died
NA
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Early 1600s
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother (mother of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
NA
Birth
NA
Employment
NA
Marriage
g Thomas Rand
Children
g Gabriell Rand (b. 1620, in Deanshanger, Northamptonshire; his children include Gabriel Rands, b. 1640 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, d. 1688; Thomas Rands, b. 1647 or 1650 in Cosgrove, m. 1670 in Cosgrove, d. March 27, 1730)
g Robert Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger)
g George Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger)
g Richard Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger)
g Elizabeth Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger)
g Anne Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger; m. a Clerke)
gWilliam Rand (b. after 1636; is mentioned in will of his brother, Robert Rand
g Catherine Rand (b. 1640, in Deanshanger)
Interesting facts
Her husband's will bequeaths her money that is owed to him by a Richard Turvin, his brass, "the best in my house" and run of the house unless his three youngest sons - Robert, Richard and George - do not agree to this, inwhich case they must quarterly provide barley to her
Died
NA
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Friday, August 10, 2007
Thomas Rand
When lived
1590-1657
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather (father of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
NA
Birth
1590
Employment
Yoeman farmer
Marriage
g Anne (Thomas's will bequeaths her money that is owed ot him by a Richard Turvin, his brass, "the best in my house" and run of the house unless his three youngest sons - Robert, Richard and George - do not agree to this, inwhich case they must quarterly provide barley to her).
Children
g Gabriell Rand (b. 1620, in Deanshanger, Northamptonshire; his children include Gabriel Rands, b. 1640 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England, d. 1688; Thomas Rands, b. 1647 or 1650 in Cosgrove, m. 1670 in Cosgrove, d. March 27, 1730; Thomas's will bequeaths Gabriel's son five pounds; it also instructs Gabriell to pay, a year after Thomas has died, 5 pounds to Thomas' third cousin, William Rand)
g Robert Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger; Thomas' will bequeaths to him, George and Richard all of his free land and houses in Skimmington(?) and Deanshanger; he is an executor of the will on April 20, 1657, in London)
g George Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger; Thomas' will bequeaths to him, Robert and Richard all of his free land and houses in Skimmington(?) and Deanshanger; he is an executor of the will on April 20, 1657, in London)
g Richard Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger; Thomas' will bequeaths to him, George and Robert all of his free land and houses in Skimmington(?) and Deanshanger; he is an executor of the will on April 20, 1657, in London)
g Elizabeth Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger; her husband's last name starts with "E"; Thomas' will bequeaths her 50 shillings, to be paid by her brother Gabriell out of the money he owes him)
g Anne Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger; m. a Clerke; Thomas' will bequeaths her 50 shillings, to be paid by her brother Gabriell within six months of Thomas' death, out of the money Gabriell owes Thomas)
g William Rand (b. after 1636; is mentioned in will of his brother, Robert Rand)
g Catherine Rand (b. 1640, in Deanshanger; his will bequeths her 30 pounds payable after my decease but if she marries then on the day of her marriage she is to be paid 30 pounds and if she has a child after her marriage at the age of one month she shall be paid the other 30 pounds - but if she dies unmarried then this latter 30 pounds is to be equally divided among all my children that are alive when she dies. In addition, if she is married and has no children then the latter 30 pounds to be equally divided amongst all his living children. She also is given six sheep and one bullock; the will spells her name as "Catherin")
Interesting facts
g A will exists as a public record for Thomas; at time he wrote the will - Dec. 15, 165-, he resided in Deanshanger, Passingham (Passenham) Parish. The will was signed in the presence of John Raborn(?) and Richard Abbott.
g He is a third cousin to a William Rand of Northamptonshire
Died
1657 in Deanshanger; in his will he requested that he be buried in Passingham Parish churchyard
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1590-1657
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather (father of Gabriell Rand)
Parents
NA
Birth
1590
Employment
Yoeman farmer
Marriage
g Anne (Thomas's will bequeaths her money that is owed ot him by a Richard Turvin, his brass, "the best in my house" and run of the house unless his three youngest sons - Robert, Richard and George - do not agree to this, inwhich case they must quarterly provide barley to her).
Children
g Gabriell Rand (b. 1620, in Deanshanger, Northamptonshire; his children include Gabriel Rands, b. 1640 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England, d. 1688; Thomas Rands, b. 1647 or 1650 in Cosgrove, m. 1670 in Cosgrove, d. March 27, 1730; Thomas's will bequeaths Gabriel's son five pounds; it also instructs Gabriell to pay, a year after Thomas has died, 5 pounds to Thomas' third cousin, William Rand)
g Robert Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger; Thomas' will bequeaths to him, George and Richard all of his free land and houses in Skimmington(?) and Deanshanger; he is an executor of the will on April 20, 1657, in London)
g George Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger; Thomas' will bequeaths to him, Robert and Richard all of his free land and houses in Skimmington(?) and Deanshanger; he is an executor of the will on April 20, 1657, in London)
g Richard Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger; Thomas' will bequeaths to him, George and Robert all of his free land and houses in Skimmington(?) and Deanshanger; he is an executor of the will on April 20, 1657, in London)
g Elizabeth Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger; her husband's last name starts with "E"; Thomas' will bequeaths her 50 shillings, to be paid by her brother Gabriell out of the money he owes him)
g Anne Rand (c. 1635, in Deanshanger; m. a Clerke; Thomas' will bequeaths her 50 shillings, to be paid by her brother Gabriell within six months of Thomas' death, out of the money Gabriell owes Thomas)
g William Rand (b. after 1636; is mentioned in will of his brother, Robert Rand)
g Catherine Rand (b. 1640, in Deanshanger; his will bequeths her 30 pounds payable after my decease but if she marries then on the day of her marriage she is to be paid 30 pounds and if she has a child after her marriage at the age of one month she shall be paid the other 30 pounds - but if she dies unmarried then this latter 30 pounds is to be equally divided among all my children that are alive when she dies. In addition, if she is married and has no children then the latter 30 pounds to be equally divided amongst all his living children. She also is given six sheep and one bullock; the will spells her name as "Catherin")
Interesting facts
g A will exists as a public record for Thomas; at time he wrote the will - Dec. 15, 165-, he resided in Deanshanger, Passingham (Passenham) Parish. The will was signed in the presence of John Raborn(?) and Richard Abbott.
g He is a third cousin to a William Rand of Northamptonshire
Died
1657 in Deanshanger; in his will he requested that he be buried in Passingham Parish churchyard
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Thursday, August 9, 2007
Overview of Bignell Family Line
Following is the tree of direct-line “Bignell” ancestors for Kieran Bignell:
John Bignal (great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather)
(1729 to at least mid 1700s)
(m. Susan)
6
Thomas Bignall (great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather)
(1749-late 1700s)
(m. Hannah Bryant)
(siblings: John Bignol)
6
Richard Bignell (great-great-great-great-great-grandfather)
(1786-1850)
(m. Elizabeth; m. Martha Bull)
(siblings: John Bignell; William Bignell; Suzannah Bignell; Thomas Bignell; Mary Bignell; Hannah Bignell)
6
George Bignell Sr. (great-great-great-great-grandfather)
(1811-1851/1859)
(m. Martha Rands)
(siblings: Edmund Bignell)
6
George Bignell Jr. (great-great-great-grandfather)
(1841-1900)
(m. Delcina Place)
(siblings: Ann Bignell, Richard Bignell, Robert Bignell, Edmund Bignell, Elizabeth Bignell, Sarah Bignell)
6
James Bignell (great-great-grandfather)
(1870-1955)
(m. Bertha Hill)
(siblings: Jennie Elizabeth Bignell, Eli William Bignell, Oliver Albin Bignell, Rueben Raymond Bignell, Buel Brion Bignell, Lillian Martha Bignell, R.D. Bignell, Chilelea Bignell)
6
Abner Bignell (great-grandfather)
(1912-1963)
(m. Juanita Scott)
(siblings: Didama Bignell, Mary Bignell, Fred Bignell, Georgina Bignell, Andrew Bignell, Blanche Bignell, Sherman Bignell, James Bignell Jr., Bert Bignell)
6
Clarence Bignell (grandfather)
(1946-)
(m. Darleen)
(siblings: Vivian Bignell, Paul Bignell, Kenneth Bignell, Shirley Bignell, Thomas Bignell, Steve Bignell)
6
Rob Bignell (father)
(1965-)
(m. Gretchen)
(siblings: Chris Bignell)
6
Kieran Bignell (me)
(2007-)
Documents related to the Bignell family line:
John Bignal (great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather)
(1729 to at least mid 1700s)
(m. Susan)
6
Thomas Bignall (great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather)
(1749-late 1700s)
(m. Hannah Bryant)
(siblings: John Bignol)
6
Richard Bignell (great-great-great-great-great-grandfather)
(1786-1850)
(m. Elizabeth; m. Martha Bull)
(siblings: John Bignell; William Bignell; Suzannah Bignell; Thomas Bignell; Mary Bignell; Hannah Bignell)
6
George Bignell Sr. (great-great-great-great-grandfather)
(1811-1851/1859)
(m. Martha Rands)
(siblings: Edmund Bignell)
6
George Bignell Jr. (great-great-great-grandfather)
(1841-1900)
(m. Delcina Place)
(siblings: Ann Bignell, Richard Bignell, Robert Bignell, Edmund Bignell, Elizabeth Bignell, Sarah Bignell)
6
James Bignell (great-great-grandfather)
(1870-1955)
(m. Bertha Hill)
(siblings: Jennie Elizabeth Bignell, Eli William Bignell, Oliver Albin Bignell, Rueben Raymond Bignell, Buel Brion Bignell, Lillian Martha Bignell, R.D. Bignell, Chilelea Bignell)
6
Abner Bignell (great-grandfather)
(1912-1963)
(m. Juanita Scott)
(siblings: Didama Bignell, Mary Bignell, Fred Bignell, Georgina Bignell, Andrew Bignell, Blanche Bignell, Sherman Bignell, James Bignell Jr., Bert Bignell)
6
Clarence Bignell (grandfather)
(1946-)
(m. Darleen)
(siblings: Vivian Bignell, Paul Bignell, Kenneth Bignell, Shirley Bignell, Thomas Bignell, Steve Bignell)
6
Rob Bignell (father)
(1965-)
(m. Gretchen)
(siblings: Chris Bignell)
6
Kieran Bignell (me)
(2007-)
Documents related to the Bignell family line:
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Chris Bignell
When lived
1970-living
How related to Kieran
Uncle (brother of Rob Bignell)
Parents
Clarence and Darleen (maiden name hidden) Bignell
Birth
Sept. 5, 1970
Employment
Car mechanic and all around good guy
Marriage
g Susie (maiden name hidden) in Downsville, Wis.
Children
g Bryan Bignell (b. Feb. 2000)
g Cassandra Kay (b. Aug. 25, 2004, stillborn at 6-1/2 months and buried Aug. 27, 2005; she has a headstone at the cemetery in Knapp, Wis.)
g Rebekah Bignell (b. Sept. 2006)
Interesting facts
g Chris is mentioned in the following columns written by his brother, Rob: Brothers, truth, community pride and your courthouse, Discovering truth by getting lost, and How far away is the lightning bolt when it strikes?
1970-living
How related to Kieran
Uncle (brother of Rob Bignell)
Parents
Clarence and Darleen (maiden name hidden) Bignell
Birth
Sept. 5, 1970
Employment
Car mechanic and all around good guy
Marriage
g Susie (maiden name hidden) in Downsville, Wis.
Children
g Bryan Bignell (b. Feb. 2000)
g Cassandra Kay (b. Aug. 25, 2004, stillborn at 6-1/2 months and buried Aug. 27, 2005; she has a headstone at the cemetery in Knapp, Wis.)
g Rebekah Bignell (b. Sept. 2006)
Interesting facts
g Chris is mentioned in the following columns written by his brother, Rob: Brothers, truth, community pride and your courthouse, Discovering truth by getting lost, and How far away is the lightning bolt when it strikes?
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Kieran Edward Bignell
When lived
2007-
How related to Kieran
Me!
Parents
Rob and Gretchen Bignell (m. Aug. 29, 1992, in Las Vegas, Nev.)
Birth
Feb. 23, 2007, in Eureka, Calif.; lived in Crescent City, Calif., at the time
Employment
Lovable preschooler about to enter kindergarten
Interesting facts
g I can count to 100 and love "Star Wars"
g Message from your father: I'm Here for You, Kieran
g Here are some great pictures of me:
2007-
How related to Kieran
Me!
Parents
Rob and Gretchen Bignell (m. Aug. 29, 1992, in Las Vegas, Nev.)
Birth
Feb. 23, 2007, in Eureka, Calif.; lived in Crescent City, Calif., at the time
Employment
Lovable preschooler about to enter kindergarten
Interesting facts
g I can count to 100 and love "Star Wars"
g Message from your father: I'm Here for You, Kieran
g Here are some great pictures of me:
Monday, August 6, 2007
Gretchen (maiden name hidden) Bignell
When lived
1971-
How related to Kieran
Mother
Parents
Stephen and Deborah (last names hidden) ; later was adopted by Donald (last name hidden)
Birth
July 15, 1971, in Minneapolis, Minn.
Employment
Registered nurse
Marriage
g Rob Bignell on Aug. 29, 1992, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Children
g Kieran Edward Bignell (b. Feb. 23, 2007, in Eureka, Calif.)
Interesting facts
g Graduated from Coe College (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) in 2006
g Pictures of Gretchen:
1971-
How related to Kieran
Mother
Parents
Stephen and Deborah (last names hidden) ; later was adopted by Donald (last name hidden)
Birth
July 15, 1971, in Minneapolis, Minn.
Employment
Registered nurse
Marriage
g Rob Bignell on Aug. 29, 1992, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Children
g Kieran Edward Bignell (b. Feb. 23, 2007, in Eureka, Calif.)
Interesting facts
g Graduated from Coe College (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) in 2006
g Pictures of Gretchen:
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Rob Bignell
When lived
1965-
How related to Kieran
Father
Parents
Clarence and Darleen (maiden name hidden) Bignell
Birth
Dec. 17, 1965, in Plum City Hospital in Plum City, Wis.
Employment
Runs online editing and proofreading service in Hudson, Wis. (previously located in Palmdale, Calif.)
Marriage
g Gretchen Marie Julseth on Aug. 29, 1992, in Las Vegas, Nev.; divorced April 1, 2011 (separated Dec. 11, 2007)
Children
g Kieran Edward Bignell (b. Feb. 23, 2007, in Eureka, Calif.)
Interesting facts
g Baptized at Arkansaw Methodist Church in 1966
g Schools attended: Elmwood (Wis.) Elementary School (1971-74); Knapp Elementary School (1974-78); Menomonie (Wis.) Junior/Senior High School (1978-84); University of Wisconsin-River Falls for bachelor's degree (1984-89); University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for master's degree (1996-98)
g Served in Wisconsin Army National Guard (1983-1992, 1994-1997) and New Mexico Army National Guard (1992-1994)
g Find out more about Rob Bignell
g Become Rob's friend on Facebook
1965-
How related to Kieran
Father
Parents
Clarence and Darleen (maiden name hidden) Bignell
Birth
Dec. 17, 1965, in Plum City Hospital in Plum City, Wis.
Employment
Runs online editing and proofreading service in Hudson, Wis. (previously located in Palmdale, Calif.)
Marriage
g Gretchen Marie Julseth on Aug. 29, 1992, in Las Vegas, Nev.; divorced April 1, 2011 (separated Dec. 11, 2007)
Children
g Kieran Edward Bignell (b. Feb. 23, 2007, in Eureka, Calif.)
Interesting facts
g Baptized at Arkansaw Methodist Church in 1966
g Schools attended: Elmwood (Wis.) Elementary School (1971-74); Knapp Elementary School (1974-78); Menomonie (Wis.) Junior/Senior High School (1978-84); University of Wisconsin-River Falls for bachelor's degree (1984-89); University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for master's degree (1996-98)
g Served in Wisconsin Army National Guard (1983-1992, 1994-1997) and New Mexico Army National Guard (1992-1994)
g Find out more about Rob Bignell
g Become Rob's friend on Facebook
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Darleen (maiden name hidden) Bignell
When lived1946-
How related to Kieran
Grandmother (mother of Rob Bignell) (photo shows Darleen with husband Clarence and sons Chris and Rob, circa late 1970s)
Parents
(Names hidden to protect against identity theft)
Birth
July 29, 1946, in rural Eau Claire County, Wis.
Employment
Housewife
Marriage
g Clarence Bignell on June 6 1965, at Arkansaw Methodist Church in Arkansaw, Wis.
Children
g Rob Bignell (b. Dec. 17, 1965, in Plum City, Wis.; m. Gretchen [maiden name hidden], on Aug. 29, 1992, Las Vegas, Nev.)
g Chris Bignell (b. Sept. 5, 1970, St. Benedicts Hospital in Durand; m. Susie [maiden name hidden] on Sept. , Downsville, Wis.)
Interesting facts
g Spent last couple of years of high school living with her aunt an uncle, George and Ivis Mueller in rural Fall Creek, Wis.
Friday, August 3, 2007
Clarence Edwin Bignell
When lived1946-current
How related to Kieran
Grandfather (father of Rob Bignell) (picture shows Clarence with wife Darleen and sons Chris, in arms, and Rob, circa 1975)
Parents
Abner Bignell and Juanita Ann (Scott) Bignell
Birth
Oct. 4, 1946, in St. Benedicts Hospital, Durand, Wis.
Employment
Laborer, farmer
Marriage
g Married Darleen (maiden name hidden) on June 5, 1965, in Arkansaw Methodist Church, Arkansaw, Wis.
Children
g Rob Bignell (b. Dec. 17, 1965, in Plum City, Wis.; m. Gretchen [maiden name hidden], on Aug. 29, 1992, Las Vegas, Nev.)
g Chris Bignell (b. Sept. 5, 1970, St. Benedicts Hospital in Durand; m. Susie [maiden name hidden] on Sept. , Downsville, Wis.)
Interesting facts
g Graduated from Arkansaw High School in May 1964
g Clarence is mentioned in the following published newspaper columns: School chairs not only ones in which we learn, Lessons in building a load/mow of hay, Planting values, character in the next generation, Feeling young and easy again, thanks to another man's vision, and Fenceposts provide not a wall but a guide to life
g Pictures of and documents involving Clarence:
g Map showing location of Clarence Bignell farm:
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Thursday, August 2, 2007
Bert Bignell
When lived1922-1970
How related to Kieran
Great-great uncle (brother of Abner Bignell) (he is on left in picture; his mother, Bertha, is at center, and brother Abner at right)
Parents
James Byrd Bignell and Bertha (Hill) Bignell
Birth
Mar. 24, 1922
Employment
NA
Marriage
g NA
Children
g NA
Interesting facts
Carried an Arkansaw, Wis., address in Feb. 1960
Died
Nov. 30, 1970; buried in Porcupine Cemetery, Pepin County, Wis.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
James Bignell Jr.
When lived1915-1976
How related to Kieran
Great-great uncle (brother of Abner Bignell) (undated picture of James, his siblings and parents)
Parents
James Byrd Bignell and Bertha (Hill) Bignell
Birth
Oct. 5, 1915
Employment
Unknown
Marriage
g Married Genevieve Kralewski (daughter of Thomas Kralewski, possibly b. Nov. 29, 1895, d. Oct. 15, 1981, possibly married to Zulita, b. July 7, 1900, d. March 4, 1980)
Children
g Charlotte Bignell
g James Bignell III (father of James Bignell IV)
g Florence Bignell (m. Robert Hoyt; their children include Rodney Hoyt, Boy Hoyt, Sheri Hoyt)
g Carl Bignell
g Harvey Bignell
g Royal Bignell
g Frank Bignell
g Gloria Bignell (graduated from Arkansaw High School in 1965; m. Richard Hoyt)
g Eli Bignell (b. 1874; m. Ella Rogers who was b. 1884; 1920 U.S. Census shows Eli and Ella living in Pepin County; they are buried in the Porcupine Cemetery, Pepin County, Wis.)
g Lorraine Bignell (b. Sept. 26, 1940; m. Carl Hoyt; second marriage to Art Dahl; children with Carl include Gerold Hoyt, who lived 1957-1966; d. April 10, 1989)
Interesting facts
g Carried an Arkansaw, Wis., address in Feb. 1960
Died
Nov. 11, 1976
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