Hi Everyone,
I am trying to find out more info on the origins of my ancestor Hannah STENSON born around 1837 at Coleford Gloucestershire (no BMD record). I know from the census data she was living in the household of John Forester STENSON and Elizabeth STENSON (nee STEPHENSON) from 1841 (age 4) to the time of her first marriage in 1862 (age 25). Her relationship is described in the census return as "Niece". I am assuming that as John Forester STENSON's birthplace is given as "Forest of Dean Gloucestershire" she is more likely to be a blood relative of his than of Elizabeth, although I have not ruled out this possibility. I also know that Elizabeth STENSON was a daughter of James STEPHENSON (brother of George STEPHENSON the railway engineer).

I read on another forum that John Forester STENSON was a son of William STENSON - "the father of Coalville" who I understand was a prominent figure in this area (he has an entry in Wikipedia). I have as yet not ordered up any marriage certificates for Hannah as I am hoping that as this was a well-known family, some research will already have been carried out by someone.

I would like to know who Hannah's parents were and if possible discover what the circumstances were that caused her to be living with her Aunt and Uncle at such an early age. I do know that her Aunt and Uncle were themselves childless.

Regards,
Merve

http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?id=3637

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Ἀριστοτέλης A Gloster & Hereford Boy in the Forest of Dean ><((((*>

Year: 1804
Month: Nov
Day: 11
Parents_Surname: HATTON
Child_Forenames: Jane
Fathers_Forenames: Thomas
Mothers_Forenames: Jane
Mothers_Surname:
Residence: Town of Coleford Newland
Occupation:
Officiating_Minister: John Fry
Event: Birth
Memoranda:
Notes: The Minister (Baptist Protestant dissenting) signs after a sentence in which he declares he was present at the birth on the date given. This is a record of Birth not Baptism
Register_Reference: D 2722 13
Page_Number: 18
Parish_Chapel: Coleford Baptist

Year: 1829
Month: Jul
Day: 23
Grooms_Surname: STINSON
Grooms_Forenames: Thomas Alexander
Grooms_Age:
Groom_Condition: Bachelor
Grooms_Occupation:
Grooms_Residence: Awre in this Diocese
Grooms_Fathers_Surname:
Grooms_Fathers_Forenames:
Grooms_Fathers_Occupation:
Brides_Surname: HATTON
Brides_Forenames: Jane
Brides_Age:
Brides_Condition: Spinster
Brides_Occupation:
Brides_Residence: Newland
Brides_Fathers_Surname:
Brides_Fathers_Forenames:
Brides_Fathers_Occupation:
Licence_or_Banns: Licence
Date_of_Banns:
Signature_or_Mark: Both sign
Witness_1: Th[oma]s Birt Trotter
Witness_2: Elizabeth Trotter
Other_Witnesses:
Officiating_Minister: H. Douglas Vicar
Event: Marriage
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P227 IN 1/11
Page_Number: 217
Parish_Chapel: Newland

There is a hint of Non-conformist coming through...

take Emma Jane STENSON

Year: 1830
Month: Oct
Day: 14
Parents_Surname: STINSON
Child_Forenames: Emma Jane
Fathers_Forenames: Thomas Alexander
Mothers_Forenames: Jane
Mothers_Surname:
Residence: Town of Coleford Newland
Occupation:
Officiating_Minister: James Teague (Church Officer)
Event: Birth
Memoranda: ..Jane his wife who was Daughter of Thomas and Jane Hatton
Notes: The Minister (Baptist Protestant dissenting) signs after a sentence in which he declares he was present at the birth on the date given. This is a record of Birth not Baptism
Register_Reference: D 2722 13
Page_Number: 34
Parish_Chapel: Coleford Baptist

and her sister
Laura Hatton Vernon STENSON

Year: 1830
Month: May
Day: 15
Parents_Surname: STINSON
Child_Forenames: Laura Hatton
Fathers_Forenames: Thomas Alexander
Mothers_Forenames: Jane
Mothers_Surname:
Residence: Blakeney in the County of Gloucester
Occupation:
Officiating_Minister: Tho[ma]s Nicholson (Church Officer
Event: Birth
Memoranda:
Notes: The Minister (Baptist Protestant dissenting) signs after a sentence in which he declares he was present at the birth on the date given. This is a record of Birth not Baptism
Register_Reference: D 2722 13
Page_Number: 102
Parish_Chapel: Coleford Baptist

1841
Jane Stenson abt 1806 St Martin, Leicestershire
Thomas Stenson abt 1806 St Martin, Leicestershire
Laura Stenson abt 1830 St Martin, Leicestershire
Emma Stenson abt 1832 St Martin, Leicestershire
Fanny Stenson abt 1834 St Martin, Leicestershire
Jane Stenson abt 1836 St Martin, Leicestershire

Year: 1848
Month: May
Day: 2
Grooms_Surname: SMITH
Grooms_Forenames: William Henry
Grooms_Age: of full age
Groom_Condition: Bachelor
Grooms_Occupation: Merchant
Grooms_Residence: Wellingborough Northants
Grooms_Fathers_Surname: Smith
Grooms_Fathers_Forenames: William
Grooms_Fathers_Occupation: Farmer
Brides_Surname: STENSON
Brides_Forenames: Louisa Hatton Vernon
Brides_Age: Minor
Brides_Condition: Spinster
Brides_Occupation: none stated
Brides_Residence: Coleford
Brides_Fathers_Surname: Stenson
Brides_Fathers_Forenames: Thomas under
Brides_Fathers_Occupation: Gentleman
Licence_or_Banns: Licence
Date_of_Banns:
Signature_or_Mark: He signs she marks
Witness_1: Thomas Alexander Stenson
Witness_2: Louisa Stenson
Other_Witnesses: John Hatton Elizabeth Trotter
Officiating_Minister: George Ridout Vicar
Event: Marriage
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P227 IN 1/12
Page_Number: 213
Parish_Chapel: Newland

1851
William H Smith abt 1815 Kingsthorpe, Northamptonshire, England Head Aston, Warwickshire
Laura H V Smith abt 1827 Blakeney, Gloucestershire, England Wife Aston, Warwickshire
Fanny Stenson abt 1834 Coleford, Gloucestershire, England Sister-in-law Aston, Warwickshire
Jane Stenson abt 1836 Coleford, Gloucestershire, England Sister-in-law Aston, Warwickshire

Father dies

Name: Thomas Alexander Stenson
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1806
Year of Registration: 1867
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
Age at Death: 61
District: Islington
County: Greater London, London, Middlesex
Volume: 1b
Page: 150

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Ἀριστοτέλης A Gloster & Hereford Boy in the Forest of Dean ><((((*>

Hi Slowhands,

Thanks for this info.

With respect to the link to the previous post for John Forester (Stinson)STENSON, this is the household that I am interested in. However, I have the transcripts for all the censuses that include Hannah STENSON from 1841 up to her death in 1891, so working forward from 1841 has not been a problem.

The direction I want to go in now is prior to 1841 and I assume the information you have given me in this post should help. I presume these are extracts from Parish Records ? Do you believe Thomas Alexander STENSON could be Hannah's father or is this for me to pursue and decide ? You mention "A hint of Non-comformist coming through" What implications does this have ? I sorry to be so obtuse but I am new to this type of data and I am struggling to understand it.

Regards,
Merve.

Do you believe Thomas Alexander STENSON could be Hannah's father or is this for me to pursue and decide ?

Merve

yes thats my "best guess" that needs testing further, based mainly on the lack of other STENSON/ STINSON members in the area !

You mention "A hint of Non-comformist coming through"

Only that it adds a degree of complication since the non-conformists seem to be lax in registering births from 1837.....it wasn't compulsory at that stage, and baptism's tended to be for old children / young adults.

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Ἀριστοτέλης A Gloster & Hereford Boy in the Forest of Dean ><((((*>

Hi Slowhands,

Many thanks for all the data you have provided and the explanations. I'll go away and study it now.

Thanks once again for your time and effort, I'm very grateful,

Merve.

From: "Vern Prescott" <vprescottmn AT sympatico.ca>
Subject: [FoD] STENSON family
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 12:36:36 -0500

Hi All

Thanks to all the folks who have sent me some information about my STENSON family. Here is a descendent outline as I have it. This might arouse the interest of some others connected to the family.

Vern in Ontario

Descendants of Thomas Alexander Stenson
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1-Thomas Alexander STENSON b. Abt 1806, Derbyshire, d. 19 May 1867, Coleford,
Gloucestershire
+Sarah BOTT
+Jane HATTON b. 11 Nov 1804, Colefield, Gloucestershire, d. 8 Apr 1885
|--2-Laura Hatton Vernon STENSON b. Abt 1831, Blakeney North
| +William Henry SMITH b. Abt 1815, Kingsthorpe
|--2-Fanny STENSON b. Abt 1834, Coleford, Gloucestershire, d. 24 Oct 1877
| +John THOMAS
| |--3-Cornelia THOMAS
|--2-Jane STENSON b. Abt 1839, Coleford, Gloucestershire, d. 1883
| +Thomas Alfred RAGG b. Abt 1839, d. 15 Feb 1875
| |--3-Alfred RAGG b. Abt 1864, London, Middlesex, England
| |--3-Ellen RAGG b. Abt 1867, London, Middlesex, England
| |--3-Walter RAGG b. Abt 1868, Penge, Surrey, England
| +UNKNOWN
| +John H ARNOLD b. Abt 1836, Sheffield, York, England
|--2-Hannah STENSON b. Abt 1841, Coleford, Gloucestershire, d. 13 Apr 1891
+Alfred CUMMINGS
|--3-John Forester Stenson CUMMINGS b. 9 Nov 1863, Welford Road, Leicester,
| Leicestershire
+James Mitchell PADMORE b. 1825, Northampton, d. 1897
|--3-Archibald Campbell PADMORE b. Abt 1868, Leicester, Leicestershire
| +Mary Mercy GODDARD b. Abt 1862, Billesdon, Leicestershire
| |--4-Archibald Stenson PADMORE b. 11 Feb 1894, East Norton Leicestershire
| |--4-Percy Mitchell PADMORE b. Abt 1898, East Norton, Leicestershire
|--3-Mabel Stephenson PADMORE b. Abt 1870, Leicester, Leicestershire
| +Ethelbert COLLINS b. Abt 1864, Yapton, Sussex
| |--4-Doris COLLINS b. Abt 1893, Sawbridgeworth, Hertford
| |--4-Vera COLLINS b. Abt 1895, Sawbridgeworth, Hertford
| |--4-Nora COLLINS b. Abt 1896, Sawbridgeworth, Hertford
| |--4-Josephine COLLINS b. Abt 1898, Sawbridgeworth, Hertford
| |--4-Madeline COLLINS b. Abt Feb 1901, Sawbridgeworth, Hertford
|--3-Ida Geraldine PADMORE b. Abt 1872, Leicester, Leicestershire
| +Ernest Edward NUNNELEY b. Abt 1874, Leicester
| |--4-Kathleen Ida L NUNNELEY b. Abt Feb 1901, Sparton, Northants
|--3-Eustace Foster PADMORE b. Abt 1876, Leicester, Leicestershire, d. 23
| Oct 1939, Southport, Lancashire
| +Edith UNKNOWN
|--3-Percy Leigh PADMORE b. Abt Dec 1877, Leicester, Leicestershire

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From: "Vern Prescott" <vprescott1 AT cogeco.ca>
Subject: [GLS] NBI Lookup Please - Thomas Alexander STENSON
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:51:37 -0400

Hi All

Would SKS who has the National Burial Index please look for Thomas Alexander
STENSON (STINSON) who died 19 May 1867 in London. While he died in London,
I have been told he was buried in Coleford, Gloucestershire. He may also
have been buried elsewhere.

Thanks

Vern in Ontario

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http://boards.ancestry.co.uk/surnames.stenson/67/mb.ashx?pnt=1

I am looking for the family of my great- great grandmother, HANNAH STENSON, who was brought up in Leicester at the beginning of the 1840's. Her uncle, JOHN FORESTER STENSON and his wife, ELIZABETH, were her guardians, John being a Coal Merchant and agent for the Coalville Coal Co. Hannah's father was THOMAS ALEXANDER STENSON, also a Coal Merchant but I am unable to find the name of her mother. I know that HANNAH was born in Coleford, Gloucs. around 1837/38 but am unable to find a record of her birth.
I would also be interested to know if there is a connection between John FORESTER and William STENSON of Coalville, Leics., William being the founder of the Coalville Mining Industry. This may appeal to Mining or Railway enthusiasts!!

Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Yours,
Deborah J Herschman, London

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Ἀριστοτέλης A Gloster & Hereford Boy in the Forest of Dean ><((((*>

Hi slowhands,

Wow, you seemed to have really nailed it with this post !
First part confirms your theory that Hannah STENSON was a daughter born to the marriage of Thomas Alexander STENSON and Jane HATTON (plus the outline family tree from "Vern in Ontario" also fills in other gaps for me as well).

Part 2 from Deborah J Hershman is of interest too because Hannah STENSON was also my great-great grandmother via the PADMORE -> NUNNELEY line.

Thanks for all your efforts,

Merve.