James CRUST and Mary Ann ROCKCLIFF
James CRUST (c.1773-1846), son of Robert CRUST and Hannah HASTINGS, was baptised on 8 April 1773 at St Mary's Church in Old Leake, Lincolnshire, England.
Mary Ann ROCKLIFF (c.1794-1856), daughter of William ROCKLIFF and Jane CLABBURN was baptised on 22 June 1794 at St. Mary's Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.
James and Mary Ann were married on 2 July 1811 at St Mary's Anglican Church, Old Leake, Lincolnshire.
Mary Ann ROCKLIFF (c.1794-1856), daughter of William ROCKLIFF and Jane CLABBURN was baptised on 22 June 1794 at St. Mary's Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.
James and Mary Ann were married on 2 July 1811 at St Mary's Anglican Church, Old Leake, Lincolnshire.
In 1841, James aged 65, and Mary Ann aged 50 were living in Leake, Boston, Lincolnshire. James was a Farmer. Living with them were five of their children, Jane aged 21, Sarah aged 15, Samuel aged 14, Elizabeth aged 9 and Robert aged 1.
James died of old age on 11 September 1846 in Leake. He was 75 years old. The informant was Hastings Crust, present at death, Leake. His death was reported on page 5 of the "Lincolnshire Chronicle" dated Friday, 18 September 1846. James left a Will dated 3 April 1846, with his estate valued at £200. See a copy of his Will below or download a copy here: Will of James CRUST.
In 1851, Mary Ann a widowoman, aged 59 was living at the Manor House, Leake, Boston. She was a Cottager with 20 acres. Living with her were two of her children, Samuel aged 22 and Elizabeth aged 18.
Mary Ann died of Gastritus on 10 June 1856 in Boston, Lincolnshire. She was 65 years old. The informant was Ann King who was present at the death, and made her mark.
Children of James CRUST and Mary Ann ROCKLIFF:
1. Susannah CRUST (c.1811-1871).
Susannah was christened on 24 November 1811 in Leake. On 19 December, 1835 she married Thomas TINDALE at St. Mary's Church in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire and they had the following children: Mary Ann 1837-1879; Joseph 1839; Grace 1841; Thomas Harrison 1843-1901; Betsey 1847-1885; Susannah 1849-1936; James 1851; Priscilla 1852-1903; Benjamin 1854-1937. She died aged 60 in 1871 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.
2. Hannah (Ann) CRUST (c.1813-1876).
Ann or Hannah as she became known was christened on 14 November 1813. She married Henry BOYERS in 1841 in Boston, Lincolnshire and they had the following children: John Thomas 1842-1842; George 1843-1916; Susannah 1847-1920; William Henry 1849; Sarah Jane 1851-1857; James 1854-1903; Mary Ann 1858-1917; William Edward 1866-1867. Hannah died aged 63 in 1876 in Askam in Furness, Lancashire.
3. William CRUST (c.1816-1905).
William was christened on 8 March 1816 in Leake. He was a farmer. In 1940 at Boston, Lincolnshire he married Sarah Ann CHAPMAN and they had the following children: George 1841-1930; Sarah Ann 1843-1870; Mary Ann 1845-1917; Willis 1847-1889; Rachel S 1849; Caroline 1849-1922; Hannah 1851; William 1855; Emma 1856-1945; Ellen 1860; Margaret 1867-1909. He died aged 89 in Frieston Ings, Lincolnshire on 24 May 1905. He left an estate valued at £1124.
4. Mary Ann CRUST (c.1818-1897).
Mary was christened on 11 October 1818 in Leake. She married Joseph JACKSON in July 1840 in Boston Lincolnshire and they had the following children: Hannah 1842-1933; Tindal 1843-1919; Harriet 1846; George 1848; William 1849; Mary Jane 1857-1938; Elizabeth 1860. She died aged 80 in October 1897 in Spilsby, Lincolnshire.
5. Jane CRUST (c.1821-1849).
Jane was christened on 23 September 1821 in Leake. She married Jackson HARDING on 17 September 1842 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England and they had the following children: Sarah 1844; James 1847; Mary 1849-1915. She died aged 28 in 1849 in Stockton, Durham, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire.
6. Sarah CRUST (c.1825-1913).
Sarah was christened on 20 December 1825 in Leake. She married Thomas HALLAM in 1847 in Stockton, Durham, Yorkshire. They had 7 children and in 1911 4 were living, 3 deceased. The ones I have found are: William 1852; Mary Ann 1853; Richard 1855-1926; Susanna 1857; Joseph John 1860. Sarah died aged 88 on 14 July 1913 in Skegness, Lincolnshire. She left an estate valued at £564 13s 11d.
7. Samuel CRUST (c.1827-1909).
Samuel was christened on 4 May 1828 in Old Leake. He married Ann Stennett NEWTON in 1858 in Boston, Lincolnshire. They had no children. He died aged 82 in Spilsby, Lincolnshire in 1909.
8. Elizabeth CRUST (1832-1882). My 2nd Great-Grandmother
9. Robert CRUST (1839-1914).
Robert was born on 21 Aug 1839 in Leake, Lincolnshire. He emigrated to Brisbane, Queensland, arriving on 7 June 1862, five months before his sister, Elizabeth and her husband George CRUST. Robert married Eliza LACEY in Brisbane in 1865 and they had the following children: Selina 1865-1865, Sarah Elizabeth1866-1867, Alice Bertha 1868, William Rockliffe 1870, Thomas Henry 1871, Robert Lacey 1872, Emily Clara 1874, Eliza Adelaide 1875, Elizabeth Gertrude 1877, Arthur 1879-1969, John Ernest -1883, Grace Maud Victoria -1885, Frederick Victor 1889. Robert was an Accountant and Timber Salesman. He died, aged 74 of Senile Decay and Syncope on 9 July 1914 in Woombye, Qld and was buried in the Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane. The informant was his son William Rockliff Crust of Grovelly, Enoggera, Qld.
Thank you to Elizabeth Pilkington for providing a copy of this will.
Sources
1. "Census 1841 Boston, Lincolnshire, England HO107/609/1-30/5 (James Crust)".
2. "Baptism Record : James Crust". familysearch.org
3. "Baptism Record : Mary Ann Rocliff". familysearch.org
4. "Marriage : James Crust & Mary Ann Rockcliff". FreeREG - UK Parish Register Index. freereg.org.uk
5. "Death Certificate : James Crust". General Registry Office, England.
6. "Census 1851 Boston, Lincolnshire, England HO107/2098/414/18 (Mary Ann Crust)".
7. "Death Certificate : Mary Ann Crust nee Rockliff". General Registry Office, England.
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9. "Birth Certificate : Robert Crust". General Register Office, England
10. "Marriage Certificate : Robert Crust & Eliza Lacey". Queensland Births Deaths & Marriages.
11. "Death Certificate : Robert Crust" Queensland Births Deaths & Marriages.
Updated 23 March 2018
1. "Census 1841 Boston, Lincolnshire, England HO107/609/1-30/5 (James Crust)".
2. "Baptism Record : James Crust". familysearch.org
3. "Baptism Record : Mary Ann Rocliff". familysearch.org
4. "Marriage : James Crust & Mary Ann Rockcliff". FreeREG - UK Parish Register Index. freereg.org.uk
5. "Death Certificate : James Crust". General Registry Office, England.
6. "Census 1851 Boston, Lincolnshire, England HO107/2098/414/18 (Mary Ann Crust)".
7. "Death Certificate : Mary Ann Crust nee Rockliff". General Registry Office, England.
8. "Baptisms : Children of James Crust & Mary Ann Rockliff". Family Search.
9. "Birth Certificate : Robert Crust". General Register Office, England
10. "Marriage Certificate : Robert Crust & Eliza Lacey". Queensland Births Deaths & Marriages.
11. "Death Certificate : Robert Crust" Queensland Births Deaths & Marriages.
Updated 23 March 2018