This blog records the family tree of Kieran Edward Bignell as it is being researched. Kieran is my son, born in February 2007, and this research in part is a legacy for him. But other families, as they reconstruct their family heritage, also may find information here useful. The blog will be frequently updated; in addition, as new information becomes available about previously entered family members, notes indicating the addition of new data to previous entries will be made.
Interesting facts
Timeline of experiences in Civil War:
1861 g Nov. 1 - Volunteers and joins Co. G, 16th Regiment Infantry, given rank of private (military records list his home as Frankfort; alt. source says enlistment date is Dec. 1) g Nov./Dec - Co. G, 16th Regiment Infantry is sent to Camp Randall, Wis., for training
1862 g Jan. 31 - 16th Inf. joins with G.A.R. g March 13 - 16th Inf. leaves for St. Louis g March 14 - 16th Inf. arrives that night in East St. Louis and assigned to General Grant g March 16 - 16th Inf. embarks on steamers, taking Mississippi River south to Cairo, Ill., up Ohio River to Paducah, Ken., then up Tennessee River to Savannah, Tenn.; along four-day journey, regiment stops at historical spots (including Johnsonville and Ft. Henry) g March 20 - 16th Inf. disembarks at Pittsburgh Landing, nine miles south of Savannah, camps near river g April 4 - During an officer's review of troops, Confederate soldiers spotted 50 rods away are chased off g April 5 - 16th Inf., situated to the extreme front extreme left of Union forces, four miles off main road to Corinth, Miss., are attacked that evening by Confederate forces g April 6 - Listed as MIA in Shiloh, Tenn.; held rank of private
Died
Missing in action April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn., during Civil War
Marriage g Samuel Richardson (b. to Richard Richards, who lived 1792-1871 and Hannah Beeby, who lived 1795 – 1820; from Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England; he drowns in July-August-September 1852) in 1844 g Levi McCourtie (Enlisted as a private in Co. K, 13th WI Inf. on Dec. 18, 1863; mustered out from that unit as a private on Nov. 24, 1865, at San Antonio, Texas; buried at Round Hill Cemetery, Pepin Co., Wis.) on March 5, 1860, in Pepein County, wis. g Levi Chapin, in 1868 in Wisconsin
Children
With Samuel Richardson: g Thomas Richardson (moves to Willenhall in the West Midlands, near Birmingham, English where he became a locksmith and m. Susan Appleby; they have nine children, the youngest being Ida May Richardson, who m. Alfred Miles and they two children, Kenneth George and Edna May) g Charles E. Richardson (b. Jan 15, 1844, in Silser, Bedfordshire, England; in 1852, drops out of school and becomes a gentleman's valet; m. Mary Carrington on Nov. 22, 1866; they have 12 children: Thomas I., Franklin H., Maggie A., Albert C., Jessie E., Kirtland B., William C., Etta M., Charles W., Mary L., Flora E., Roy C.; in 1867, purchased a farm with an Arkansaw, Wis., address, specializes in breeding of Poland China swine; from 1868 to 1891, an active Republican, serves as delegate to local conventions; serves as supervisor for townsmen for several years; member of soldiers’ Relief Commission for Pepin County; commander for several terms of Bernard Allen Post G.A.R. at Arkansaw; d. 1934) g Susan Richardson (m. J.P. Holden) g Elizabeth Martha Richardson (deceased by 1891, m. a Mr. Gray)
Interesting facts g She came to Waterville, Pepin County, Wis., in 1853 with her children (other sources say 1858) where her parents had previously settled. g She had no children with Levi Chapin g Her son Charles served in the Civil War and became an early distinguished resident of Pepin County. A timeline of his Civil War experiences include: 1861 n Nov. 6 - Volunteered and joined Co. G, 16th Regiment Inf. as a corporal in Eau Claire, Wis. n Nov./Dec - Co. G, 16th Regiment Infantry is sent to Camp Randall, Wis., for training 1862 n Jan. 31 - 16th Inf. joins with G.A.R. n March 13 - 16th Inf. leaves for St. Louis n March 14 - 16th Inf. arrives that night in East St. Louis, Ill., and assigned to General Grant n March 16 - 16th Inf. embarks on steamers, taking Mississippi River south to Cairo, Ill., up Ohio River to Paducah, Ky., then up Tennessee River to Savannah, Tenn.; along four-day journey, regiment stops at historical spots (including Johnsonville and Ft. Henry, Tenn.) n March 20 - 16th Inf. disembarks at Pittsburgh Landing, nine miles south of Savannah, camps near river n April 4 - During an officer's review of troops, Confederate soldiers spotted 50 rods away
are chased off n April 5 - 16th Inf., situated to the extreme front extreme left of Union forces, four miles off main road to Corinth, Miss., are attacked that evening by Confederate forces n May 1 - 16th Inf. moves into Corinth n June 6 - 16th Inf. makes camp south of Corinth n Sept. 17 - 16th Inf., as part of Army of Tennessee under General Ord, attacks Confederates at Iuka n Sept. 19 - 16th Inf. wins Iuka battle and under a forced march heads for Cornith (rumors had broke that Confederates were going to attack Corinth) n Sept 20 - 16th Inf. Arrives in Corinth n Oct. 2 - Confederates attack Corinth n Oct. 2-3 - Wounded in right arm at defense of Corinth n Nov. 2 - 16th Inf. moves toward Grand Junction and encamps three miles from town n Nov. 4 - Co. G consolidated with Co. K due to high casualties (Co. K's officers are sent home) n Nov. 28 - 16th Inf. advances southward under General Grant but withdraw following Grant's disaster at Holly Springs; regiment moves to Moscow, Tenn., and given guard duty of Memphis and Charleston Railroad 1863 n Jan. 10 - Moved to Memphis and embarks for Vicksburg n Dec. 1 – Re-enlists 1864 n Through early 1865 - Serves under General Sherman in march to Atlanta, the sea, and then back to Washington; during this time, promoted to corporal, then sergeant, serves as color sergeant at battle of Kennesaw Mountain, takes part in grand review at Washington 1865 n July 12 - Mustered out of service (during service time, took a 30-day furlough, otherwise always was with regiment; among 60 of 1,060 men in regiment to have survived entire war) at Louisville, Ky.
Marriage g Elizabeth Inwood, (b. 1812; lived in Simpson (Simpson Parish), Buckinghamshire, England in spring 1839; d. died Oct. 14, 1885, at age 73 in Hullett Township, Huron County, Ontario) by banns on May 12/May 19/May 26, 1839, in Simpson
Children
(Christening dates are same as baptism dates) g George Rands (born March 8, 1838; christened June 7, 1840, in Simpson. m. Mary Jane Ann Johnson, nicknamed "Jane,” who was b. Feb 24, 1848 and d. May 4, 1885 in Brigdon, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada. Their children include Malina, was b. Jun 29, 1864 in Seaforth, Huron County, Ontario, Canada, m. George Beach on Nov. 22, 1888, in St. Clair, Mich., d. Feb 1926; Robert, b. Mar 28, 1867, d. Jun 19, 1867; William Francis, b. Apr 10, 1868, d. in Cadillac, Mich.; George Alexander, b. Apr 10, 1870, d. Dec 29, 1955; Elizabeth Jane Ann, b. Mar 27, 1872, d. Dec 15, 1942; Mary Ann Jane, b. May 6, 1874; Albert E. b. Mar 4, 1877; George d. Jul 10, 1922, in Wisconsin) g John Rands (b. April 6, 1841, in Simpson; c. April 25, 1841, in Simpson; d. Sept. 5, 1919, in Ontario) g William Rands (c. July 31, 1842, in Simpson) g Edward Rands (b. abt 1843-Hullett Twp., Huron, Ontario, Canada) g Malina Rands (b. abt 1845-Hullett Twp, Huron, Ontario, Canada) g Sarah Ann Rands (b. abt. 1847 in Hullett Twp.) g William Rands (b. abt 1848, in Hullett Twp.) g James Rands (b. abt 1850 in Hullett Twp.) g Francis Rands (b. abt 1852 in Hullett Twp.) g Josiah Rands (b. abt 1855 in Hullett Twp.)
Interesting facts g Immigrated to Canada between 1843 and 1845
g Francis is a laborer residing in Simpson in summer 1840, spring 1841 and summer 1842
Marriage g George Stevens by banns on April 23/April 30/May 7, 1826, in Simpson
Children g Ann Stevens (christened Oct. 21, 1827, in Simpson) g Elizabeth Stevens (christened Oct. 18, 1828, in Simpson) g Rebecca Stevens (christened April 7, 1831, in Simpson) g Susan Stevens (christened Jan. 27, 1833, in Simpson) g George Stevens (christened Dec. 30 1835, in Simpson) g Phillis Stevens (christened May 14, 1843, in Simpson)
Interesting facts
First name given as "Susan" in BMD Death Index Died
During January-March 1971 in Shoreditch, London, Middlesex
Birth
Christened Sept. 14, 1794, in Simpson, Buckinghamshire
Employment
NA
Marriage g Sarah Clare (n. 1805) in St. Pancreas, London (NOTE: her first name was Sarah but maiden name is speculation)
Children g Speculation: William (baptized Aug. 1, 1813, in Church of England, Simpson, Buckinghamshire) g George Rands (b. 1834; m. Maria, who was b. 1832; their children include George L. Rands, who was b. 1858)
Interesting facts g Speculation: In summer 1813, Richard is a publican living with Sarah in Simpson (sp. "Sympson" in parish records)
Died
Speculation: 1860 in Potterspury Registration District, England, or Pepin, Wis.
NOTE: Some information on this page courtesy of Karen Gardiner
Birth
Christened July 24, 1791, in Simpson, Buckinghamshire
Employment
NA
Marriage g May have married a man whose last name was Abraham in a first marriage g May have m. Samuel Joyce in a second marriage in in Sherington, England, on
January 1, 1816
Children
Possibly with Samuel: g Susanna (apparently the first child, b. November 1816; d. 1846) g Thomas Joyce (son b. in 1847 is named Samuel Francis Theodore Joyce)
Interesting facts
Mary's father, Francis Litchfield Rands, apparently give her daughter (and his granddaughter) Susanna a Bible, a picture of which appears at upper right. NOTE: This is a link based on speculation.
Died
1876
Some information on this page provided by Kim Pile.
Children
(NOTE: Christening date is same as baptism) g William Rands (christened Aug. 30, 1812, in Shenley; speculation: m. Frances; among their childrenare Ann, baptized Sept. 26, 1841, in Simpson; in fall 1841, William and Francs lived in Simpson where he worked as a laborer) g Phillis Rands (christened June 26, 1814, in Shenley) g Thomas Rands (christened Dec. 29, 1816, in Simpson, Buckinghamshire, England; speculation: m. Mary Wait, of Wavendon Parish, Buckingham, England, in Simpson, by banns on March 26/April 2/April 9, 1837; their children include: Sarah Ann, baptized Jan. 7, 1837, in Simpson; Zilpha, baptized Dec. 29, 1839, in Simpson; Daniel, baptized March 20, 1842, in Simpson; Esther, baptized May 10, 1846, in Simpson; Ellen Amelia, baptized Jan. 13, 1856, in Simpson; Thomas is listed as a laborer residing in Simpson in 1837, 1839, 1842, 1846 and 1856; the family is listed in parish records as immigrating to Port Adelaide, South Australia, on Jan. 15, 1856) g Johanna Rands (christened Dec. 31, 1819, in Simpson; her illegitimate son, Jonathan, was baptized Dec. 25, 1838; in late 1838 she worked as a lacemaker in Simpson, sp. "Sympson" in parish record) g Mary Ann Rands (christened Feb. 24, 1822, in Simpson; parish records said she also was carried in at the Visitation Stoney Stratford on May 24, 1822) g Susan Rands (christened Jan. 30, 1825, in Simpson; speculation: her son Alfred baptized on Feb. 5, 1843, in Simpson, where she resided; parish records list her name as "Susannah") g James Rands (christened April 22, 1827, in Simpson) g David Rands (christened April 3, 1831, in Simpson; m. Mary Grace by banns on Sept. 26/Oct. 3/Oct. 10, 1852 in Parish of Wavendon; possible children include: Lydia Ann, Dec. 16, 1855; Susan, baptized June 8, 1862; Thomas, baptized March 27, 1870, in Simpson; and Ada Mary, baptized Oct. 17, 1875; David is listed as a laborer residing in simpson in records from 1855, 1862, 1870 and 1875)
Interesting facts
Parish baptism records list James' occupation as a laborer in Simpson (spelled "Sympson" in records) in late 1816, late 1819, spring 1822, early 1825, spring 1827, spring 1831
Died
NA
NOTE: Some information on this page courtesy of Karen Gardiner
How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great grandmother (mother of Martha Rands)
Parents
NA
Birth
1795 in Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire, England
Employment
NA
Marriage g Robert Rands (1796-1881) Nov. 25, 1816, in Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, England
Children
(All born/baptized in Simpson, Buckinghamshire, England) gFrancis Litchfield (same name as Robert’s father; b. Feb. 23, 1817, m. Elizabeth Inwood on June 24, 1839; immigrated to Canada between 1843 and 1845; their children include: George Rands, c. 7 Jun 1840, in Simpson; John Rands c. April 25, 1841, in Simpson; William Rands, c. 31 Jul 1842 in Simpson; Edward Rands, b. abt 1843 in Hullett Twp., Huron, Ontario, Canada; Malina Rands, b. abt 1845 in HullettTwp., Huron,Ontario, Canada; Sarah Ann Rands, b. abt 1847-Hullett Twp.; William Rands, b. abt 1848, in Hullett Twp.; James Rands, b. abt 1850 in Hullett Twp.; Francis Rands, b. abt 1852 in Hullett Twp.; Josiah Rands, b. abt 1855 in Hullett Twp.; Francis d. 1885) g Ann Rands (b. Jan. 17, 1819; m. Samuel Richardson; d. 1896) gMartha Ann Rands (b. May 14, 1820, in Simpson; baptized June 10, 1821; m. George Bignell Sr. on June 24, 1839 in Simpson; d. June 30, 1897, in Turtle Lake, Wis.) g Richard Rands (b. June 1, 1823, m. Ann Jane, who was born in England) g James Rands (b. Nov. 13, 1825; missing in action April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.) g George Rands (b. Aug. 19, 1827; buried Oct. 11, 1827 after dying as an infant) g William Rands Sr. (b. July 29, 1829, in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England; m. Anna Sparling 1850, daughter of Richard Sparling and Catherine Stark, in Huron, Ont.; she was born 1826 in Tipperary, Ireland, and died May 2, 1911 in Wessington Springs, S.D.; their children are George Edward Rands, b. May 27, 1852, in Hullett, Huron, Ont., m. Janet Anderson on Feb. 25, 1874, then m. Margaret Almira Sparling, d. Feb. 14, 1928, in Olds, Alb.; Isabella Rands, b. Oct. 12, 1853, in Hullett, Huron, Ont., m. William McCutcheon; William Rands Jr., b. May 12, 1855, at Hullett, Huron, Ont., m. Isabella Walker on April 2, 1884, d. March 11, 1928, in Huron, Ont.; Amelia Rands, b. May 7, 1857, at Hullett, Huron, Ont., m. Richard Champs on March 17, 1880, at Morris, Huron, Ont., d. Dec. 17, 1932, at Hemet, Riverside Co., Calif.; Edward Rands, b. 1858 at Hullett, Huron, Ont.., m. Netta, last name NA, d. in Columbus, Montana; John Rands, b. Oct. 1860, at Hullett, Huron, Ont., m. Arabella Armstrong, d. April 6, 1938; William Sr. d. Sept. 9, 1901 in Scotland, N.D.) g Robert Rands (b. Dec. 18, 1831) g John Rands (b. June 21, 1833 or May 30, 1835; m. Ellen McCourtie on March 23, 1863; m. Amelia Place on Sept. 17, 1865, in Pepin, Wis.; d. 1925)
Interesting facts
NA
Died
1862, apparently near Arkansaw, Wis. (but conflicting evidence indicates in Huron, Ontario, Canada)
Marriage gMarried Elizabeth Holton on Nov. 25, 1816, in Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, England
Children
(All born/baptized in Simpson, Buckinghamshire, England) gFrancis Litchfield Rands (same name as Robert’s father; b. Feb. 23, 1817, m. Elizabeth Inwood on June 24, 1839; immigrated to Canada between 1843 and 1845; their children include: George Rands, c. 7 Jun 1840, in Simpson; John Rands c. April 25, 1841, in Simpson; William Rands, c. 31 Jul 1842 in Simpson; Edward Rands, b. abt 1843 in Hullett Twp., Huron, Ontario, Canada; Malina Rands, b. abt 1845 in HullettTwp., Huron,Ontario, Canada; Sarah Ann Rands, b. abt 1847-Hullett Twp.; William Rands, b. abt 1848, in Hullett Twp.; James Rands, b. abt 1850 in Hullett Twp.; Francis Rands, b. abt 1852 in Hullett Twp.; Josiah Rands, b. abt 1855 in Hullett Twp.; Francis d. 1885) gAnn Rands (b. Jan. 17, 1819; m. Samuel Richardson; d. 1896) gMartha Ann Rands (b. May 14, 1820, in Simpson; baptized June 10, 1821; m. George Bignell Sr. on June 24, 1839, in Simpson; d. June 30, 1897, in Turtle Lake, Wis.) gRichard Rands (b. June 1, 1823, m. Ann Jane, who was born in England) gJames Rands (b. Nov. 13, 1825; missing in action April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn.) gGeorge Rands (b. Aug. 19, 1827; buried Oct. 11, 1827 after dying as an infant) gWilliam Rands Sr. (b. July 29, 1829, in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England; m. Anna Sparling 1850, daughter of Richard Sparling and Catherine Stark, in Huron, Ont.; she was born 1826 in Tipperary, Ireland, and died May 2, 1911 in Wessington Springs, S.D.; their children are George Edward Rands, b. May 27, 1852, in Hullett, Huron, Ont., m. Janet Anderson on Feb. 25, 1874, then m. Margaret Almira Sparling, d. Feb. 14, 1928, in Olds, Alb.; Isabella Rands, b. Oct. 12, 1853, in Hullett, Huron, Ont., m. William McCutcheon; William Rands Jr., b. May 12, 1855, at Hullett, Huron, Ont., m. Isabella Walker on April 2, 1884, d. March 11, 1928, in Huron, Ont.; Amelia Rands, b. May 7, 1857, at Hullett, Huron, Ont., m. Richard Champs on March 17, 1880, at Morris, Huron, Ont., d. Dec. 17, 1932, at Hemet, Riverside Co., Calif.; Edward Rands, b. 1858 at Hullett, Huron, Ont.., m. Netta, last name NA, d. in Columbus, Montana; John Rands, b. Oct. 1860, at Hullett, Huron, Ont., m. Arabella Armstrong, d. April 6, 1938; William Sr. d. Sept. 9, 1901 in Scotland, N.D.) gRobert Rands (b. Dec. 18, 1831) gJohn Rands (b. June 21, 1833 or May 30, 1835; m. Ellen McCourtie on March 23, 1863; m. Amelia Place on Sept. 17, 1865, in Pepin, Wis.; d. 1925)
Interesting facts gBaptism records list Robert as a laborer in Simpson (sp. "Sympson") in 1817, 1819, 1821, 1823, 1825, 1827, 1829, 1831 and 1834 gAppears in the 1841 Canadian census but can't locate in the1850, 1860 U.S. censuses gWhile living near Arkansaw, Wis., after immigrating to the United States, Martha and at least some of her Bignell children joined them in the mid to late 1850s (after having spent time in Hullet, Huron Centre, Ont.). g Appears in the 1871 Canadian census
Died
In 1881, apparently in Pepin County, Wis., but there are suggestions that he died in Hullet, Huron Centre, Ont.
Birth
Jan. 30, 1753, probably in Wicken parish, England
Employment
NA
Marriage g Mary (last name unknown)
Children g Vincent Rands (christened/baptized Jan. 8, 1786, Simpson, Buckinghamshire, England) g Sarah Rands (christened/baptized May 4, 1788, Simpson) g James Rands (christened/baptized Nov. 14, 1790, Simpson) g Phillis Rands (christened/baptized April 21, 1793, Simpson; m. John Collier by bans on Aug. 26/Sept. 2/Sept. 2, 1838 in Simpson; his name is speleld "Collyer" in parish records) g Francis Litchfield Rands (christened/baptized Sept. 18, 1796, Simpson; speculation: m. Ann Perrey, of Simpson, by banns on Nov. 15, 1821 with Francis signing with a mark and Ann with a signature; their children include: Elenora Ann, baptized Dec. 24, 1824, in Simpson; Zipporah, baptized April 22, 1827, in Simpson; Eleanor Susan, baptized June 14, 1829, in Simpson; listed as "Litchfield Rands" in praish records and as a laborer residing in Simpson in 1824, 1827 and 1829 and as a farm laborer in 1877; he d. July 27, 1877, after two months of "natural decay"; his niece Mary Rands was present at the death; a copy of his death certificate appears at upper right) g Harriet Rands (christened/baptized Nov. 3, 1799, Simpson)
Interesting facts g 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
Died
Early to mid 1800s
NOTE: Some information on this page courtesy of Karen Gardiner and Kim Pile
Birth
April 6, 1749, probably in Wicken parish, England
Employment
NA
Marriage g Edward Austin on Nov. 2, 1774 (Martha's brother, Vincent, signed the register as a witness) g Both Martha and Edward were literate as each signed the marriage regisiter
Children g NA
Interesting facts g Baptized April 9, 1749, in Wicken parish, England
Died
NA
NOTE: Information on this page courtesy of Karen Gardiner
Birth
Jan. 20, 1747 (the church register noting this shows “1746” as the year because the church’s year ran from Lady day March 25 to March 24), probably in Wicken Parish, England
Employment
Yoeman farmer
Marriage g Sarah Rands (b. March 13, 1747, in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England) on May 27, 1776, in Cosgrove. She was a cousin of Vincent's father and daughter of Robert Rand, brother of Vincent's grandfather
Children g Robert (c. March 16, 1777, in Cosgrove) g Martha (c. March 1, 1778, in Northamptonshire) g Vincent (c. March 10, 1780, in Kislingbury, Northamptonshire) g Vincent (same name as older brother; c. June 3, 1781, in Kislingbury) g James (c. June 14, 1783, in Kislingbury) g George (c. Oct. 23, 1785, in Kislingbury) g Robert (same name as older brother; b. March 10, 1788, in Kislingbury; m. Mary Delafield, who was b. 1788, in England, on Dec. 13, 1810, in Northamptonshire, she d. Sept. 13, 1850; emigrated to the United States; worked as a shoemaker; their children include: Robert, b. 1811 in Northamptonshire; Vincent, b. 1812 in Northamptonshire, m. Jane Tuner on Jan. 29, 1846, in Falmouth, Ky., d. May 1, 1863, Jane was b. Jan. 29, 1822, in Falmouth, Ky., and d. 1907; Mary Delafield Rands, b. Sept. 24, 1814, in, Northamptonshire; Catherine, b. June 29, 1816; Sarah Delafield Rands, b. 1821 in Cincinnati, Ohio; and William Joseph Delafield Rands, b. 1824 in Cincinnati, Ohio; Robert Rands d. May 12, 1860, in U.S.)
Interesting facts g 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) g After Vincent's death, Sarah married John Johnson on Aug. 8, 1799, in Kislingbury g Some records spell Vincent and Sarah's name as "Raunds"
Died
Sept. 7, 1787
NOTE: Information on this page courtesy of Karen Gardiner and Roy Rand
Birth
August 1757 in Bradwell, Buckinghamshire, England
Employment
NA
Marriage g Francis Litchfield Rands on Oct. 14, 1778, in Bradwell. Francis resided in Newport Pagnell at the time of marriage while Ann resided in Bradwell parish. Francis Litchfield signed the certificate with a mark and Ann Walker with a signature. One of the witnesses was Susanna Healey, who signed with a signature; she may be a sister of Elizabeth Healey, who married Edward Rand in 1771. They took banns on Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and Oct. 11 of 1778, in Bradwell parish.
Children g Elizabeth Rands (baptized Dec. 25, 1779, in Bradwell) g Ann (christened/baptized April 15, 1781, in Bradwell) g James (christened/baptized Dec. 8, 1782, in Bradwell) g Francis Litchfield (same name as father; christened/baptized Oct. 3, 1784, in Simpson, Buckinghamshire; d. Dec. 1802) g Martha (christened/baptized July 23, 1786, in Simpson; NOTE: This is NOT the Martha who is a direct-line descendant) g Phyllis (christened/baptized May 4, 1788, in Simpson) g Mary (christened/baptized July 24, 1791, in Simpson) g Johanna (christened/baptized April 19, 1793, in Simpson; dies at 22; buried June 1, 1815) g Richard (christened/baptized Sept. 14, 1794, in Simpson; m. Sarah, who was b. 1805; their children include: George, b. 1834, who m. Maria who was b. 1832, their children include George L. Rands, b. 1858; Richard p. d. in Pepin, Wis.) g Robert (christened/baptized Sept. 11, 1795, m. Elizabeth) g Rebecca (christened/baptized May 12, 1799, in Simpson; m. George Stevens on May 14, 1826) g Susannah (christened/baptized Aug. 30, 1801 in Simpson)
Interesting facts
Apparently was literate as she signed her marriage license
Birth
1756 in in village of Helmdon, England; baptized July 25, 1756, in Helmdon parish
Employment
Laborer
Marriage g Ann Walker on Oct. 14, 1778, in Bradwell, Buckinghamshire, England. Francis resided in Newport Pagnell at the time of marriage while Ann resided in Bradwell parish. Francis Litchfield signed the certificate with a mark and Ann Walker with a signature. One of the witnesses was Susanna Healey, who signed with a signature; she may be a sister of Elizabeth Healey, who married Edward Rand in 1771. They took banns on Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and Oct. 11 of 1778, in Bradwell parish.
Children gElizabeth Rands (christened/baptized Dec. 25, 1779, in Bradwell, Buckinghamshire) gAnn Rands (christened/baptized April 15, 1781, in Bradwell, Buckinghamshire; speculation: d. 1801, buried April 30, 1801, in Simpson, Buckinghamshire) gJames Rands (christened/baptized Dec. 8, 1782, in Bradwell, Buckinghamshire) g Francis Litchfield Rands (same name as father; christened/baptized Oct. 3, 1784, in Simpson; d. Dec. 1802; buried Dec. 10, 1802 in Simpson, Buckinghamshire) gMartha Rands (christened/baptized July 23, 1786, in Simpson; NOTE: This is NOT the Martha who is a direct-line descendant) gPhyllis (christened/baptized May 4, 1788, in Simpson, Buckinghamshire) gMary (christened/baptized July 24, 1791, in Simpson, Buckinghamshire) gJohanna (christened/baptized April 19, 1793, in Simpson, Buckinghamshire; dies at 22; buried June 1, 1815) gRichard (christened/baptized Sept. 14, 1794, in Simpson; m. Sarah, who was b. 1805; their children include: George, b. 1834, who m. Maria who was b. 1832, their children include George L. Rands, b. 1858; Richard p. d. in Pepin, Wis.) g Robert (christened/baptized Sept. 11, 1795, m. Elizabeth) g Rebecca (christened/baptized May 12, 1799, in Simpson) g Susannah (christened/baptized Aug. 30, 1801 in Simpson; m. George Stevens April 23/April 20/May 7, 1826 by banns in Simpson parish)
Interesting facts g Has same name as nephew g He is listed in parish records as “extraparochial,” meaning he was illiterate (specifically, he couldn’t write his name). His wife, Ann, apparently could, however.
Died
Died June 14, 1845, in Simpson at 89 years of age. His death certificate (show above) states he died of "decay of nature". The death was witnessed by Sarah Cowley, who is on the 1841 census as living down the road from Thomas (grandson of Litchfield Rands, son of James) and Mary Rands and their children Susanna and Zilpha. There is also a Hannah Rands living with them. He was buried June 17, 1845, in Simpson, Buckinghamshire.
NOTE: Some information on this page courtesy of Karen Gardiner and Kim Pile
Birth
March 22, 1695, in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England
Employment
NA
Marriage g Ann (d. Oct. 14, 1729) g Grace Busby on Nov. 25, 1732, in Towcester, Northamptonshire
Children
With Grace: g Mary (b. 1732) g Gabriel (b. 1734 in Cosgrove) g Robert (b. 1738 in Cosgrove) g Thomas (b. 1741 in Cosgrove) g Edward (b. 1745 in Cosgrove) g Sarah (c. 1747 in Cosgrove; m. Vincent Rands; their children include Martha, baptized March 1, 1778; after Vincent died, Sarah m. John Johnson on Aug. 8, 1799, in Kislingbury, Northhamptonshire)
Interesting facts
NA
Died
NA
NOTE: Information on this page courtesy of Roy Rand
When lived
