Forest of Dean FHT Forum - Elizabeth Rook and Thomas Vaughan

Elizabeth Rook and Thomas Vaughan (reply)

rookancestrybest — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:22:32 +0000

I have been looking at my family album again, and have now realised that one of the photographs which I had not identified before is definitely of Cardinal Vaughan. There are three other priests but I am unable to identify who they are.

Elizabeth Rook and Thomas Vaughan (reply)

unknown — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:43:10 +0000

Hi very interesting,The relative I have a picture of is my great great grandmother who would have been Elizabeths granddaughter.Her name was Hannah Lawrence(nee Vaughan) and I am guessing she was in her 60's when the photo was taken.Its not on the site but email me at padsmcginty@btinternet.com and I can send yoy a copy by email.Brian

Elizabeth Rook and Thomas Vaughan (reply)

rookancestrybest — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:13:00 +0000

Now it has been established that Elizabeth Rook is the sister of my great, great, great, great grandfather, it is not surprising if there is a family resemblance I am wondering if you have posted the photograph of the relative who looks like them on this website?If so please direct me to it!!!
I have a number of photographs of people I cannot identify and it might help.

Elizabeth Rook and Thomas Vaughan (reply)

rookancestrybest — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:07:17 +0000

I posted those pictures and have some others of the same people and other relatives. I've a number of pictures featuring people whose identities I don't know and who I am keen to identify.

The Elizabeth Rook you descend from could be a close relative e.g. either a sibling or a first or second cousin. I descend from Thomas Rook (born 1818 in Newland, died Sheffield 1883) husband of Eliza Prosser (born 1838 probably in Llandogo, died in Sheffield in 1897). They married on 21st and 22nd February 1813 (they married on 2 consecutive days because they were RC and had to marry in the C of E as well as the RC church to be classed as legally married). The RC marriage was on 21st Feb and the Priest was Rev Gildart, The C of E one was on 22nd Feb and one of the witnesses was Susannah Rooke, the vicar was Rev. Allport.

Eliza's mother was Elizabeth Prosser/Marshall who married at least twice (but, highly likely, three times) her last husband was one of Thomas' brothers, Joseph Rook (1814-1856) whom she married in 1843 which made her daughter her husband's step-daughter but also his sister-in-law! Complicated but not once worked out and all legal and above board! It also made mother and daughter sisters in law to each other.

The Thomas Rook born 1818, as far as I know had three brothers and a sister, Joseph (see above - who as far as I know was the eldest son); Charles J (born 1824 who emigrated to Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and who died there); Paul (born 1830: died 1871 - he stayed in the Forest of Dean Area) and Mary (born 1816: died 1819 buried in Coleford). This does not, however, rule out other siblings as there are significant gaps between them agewise..

Thomas Rook's father was Thomas Rook (born 1874 somewhere in the Forest of Dean probably near Chepstow, died Lane End, Coleford in 1844) and Elizabeth Mary Stead(e) born 1786 in Hotwells, Bristol who died in 1886 in Coalway,Lane End, Coleford. His father was likely to have been another Thomas Rook.

They also spelt the name Rook as Rooke and some continued to use it with the "e" and others without it.

Finally have a Happy Christmas and all the best for 2011.

Thomas VAUGHAN 1788 ? -1872 Bristol -> Whitecroft (reply)

slowhands — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:44:51 +0000

I am familiar with the census records etc

http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?mode=thread&id=14889

Brian

Please check the posting guidelines it will save us both time.

Thomas VAUGHAN 1788 ? -1872 Bristol -> Whitecroft (reply)

unknown — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:38:19 +0000

Thank you for the information.I am familiar with the census records etc but thanks for your reply and the information you have provided.Brian

Elizabeth Rook and Thomas Vaughan (reply)

unknown — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:36:18 +0000

Hi,dont really have any other information on elizabeth rook.However one thing I did notice is that there are some photos on this site of the Rook family.I do have a photo of my great great grandmother who was a grandaughter of elizabeth rook and there does seem to be a resemblance to some of the women in the pictures which suggests a link.Brian

Elizabeth Rook and Thomas Vaughan (reply)

rookancestrybest — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:25:45 +0000

Do you have any more information about this Elizabeth Rook? I am wondering if there could be a connection here with my Rook ancestors?

Thomas VAUGHAN 1786 Bristol (reply)

slowhands — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:42:59 +0000

A possible :-

THOMAS VAUGHAN
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Event(s):
Birth: 22 SEP 1786
Christening: 25 SEP 1786 St Joseph-Rc, Bristol, Gloucester, England
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Parents:
Father: ROBERTI WALTERI VAUGHAN
Mother: CAT.
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Messages:
Extracted birth or christening record for locality listed in the record.
The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.
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Source Information:
Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:
P017451 1777 - 1808 0599467 Film 1235404 Film
Sheet: 00

<><><> a previous thread was looking to link Vaughans in Tidenham, Whitecroft and Bristol

http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?id=9676

<><><> The Courtfield Vaughan's were Catholic

Thomas VAUGHAN 1788 ? -1872 Bristol -> Whitecroft (reply)

slowhands — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:56:08 +0000

I am interested if anyone has any information about my ancestors the Vaughans and Lawrences who live in Whitecroft circa 1850-1920

Year: 1881
Month: Oct
Day: 23
Surname: VAUGHAN
Forenames: Elizabeth
Residence: Whitecroft
Age_at_death: 88
Officiating_Minister: Jno. (sic) (John) Jos[ep]h Ebsworth (Vicar)
Event: Burial
Cause_of_death:
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P245 IN 1/30
Page_No: 39
Parish_Chapel: Parkend

1881
John Vaughan abt 1840 Whitecroft W D, Gloucestershire, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Vaughan abt 1839 Whitecroft W D, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
John H. Vaughan abt 1869 Whitecroft W D, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Albert Vaughan abt 1872 Whitecroft W D, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Vaughan abt 1793 Lydney, Gloucestershire, England Mother West Dean, Gloucestershire

Year: 1872
Month: Nov
Day: 15
Surname: VAUGHAN
Forenames: Thomas
Residence: Whitecroft
Age_at_death: 88
Officiating_Minister: Jno. (sic) (John) Jos[ep]h Ebsworth (Vicar)
Event: Burial
Cause_of_death:
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P245 IN 1/30
Page_No: 6
Parish_Chapel: Parkend

1871 Whitecroft
Thomas Fargher 83 Bristol
Elizabeth Targhn 74 Lydney
Thomas Targhn 12
John Targhn 32
Elizabeth Targhn 33
Hannah Targhn 8
Harriett Targhn 5
John H Targhn 2

1861
Thomas Vaughn abt 1787 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Vaughn abt 1797 Lydney, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
Mary Ann Vaughn abt 1837 Newack, Nottinghamshire, England Daughter-in-Law West Dean, Gloucestershire
Thomas Vaughn abt 1859 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Grandson West Dean, Gloucestershire

1851 Upper Row Whitecroft
Thomas Vaughan abt 1791 Bristol Head West Dean, Gloucestershire Coal Miner
Elizabeth Vaughan abt 1798 Lydney, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
Harriett Vaughan T abt 1829 Whitecroft, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
Thomas Vaughan abt 1832 Whitecroft, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Annah Vaughan abt 1834 Whitecroft, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
John Vaughan abt 1839 Whitecroft, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire

1841
Thomas Vaughan abt 1791 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Vaughan abt 1801 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest, Gloucestershire
Harriet Vaughan abt 1829 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest, Gloucestershire
Thomas Vaughan abt 1839 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest, Gloucestershire
Hannah Vaughan abt 1835 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest, Gloucestershire
John Vaughan abt 1839 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest,

Year: 1810
Month: Oct
Day: 20
Grooms_Surname: VAUGHAN
Grooms_Forenames: Thomas
Grooms_Age:
Groom_Condition: Batchelor
Grooms_Occupation:
Grooms_Residence: of this Parish
Grooms_Fathers_Surname:
Grooms_Fathers_Forenames:
Grooms_Fathers_Occupation:
Brides_Surname: ROOK
Brides_Forenames: Elizabeth
Brides_Age:
Brides_Condition: Spinster
Brides_Occupation:
Brides_Residence: of the same
Brides_Fathers_Surname:
Brides_Fathers_Forenames:
Brides_Fathers_Occupation:
Licence_or_Banns: Banns
Date_of_Banns:
Signature_or_Mark: Both mark
Witness_1: Thomas Jordan
Witness_2: Elizabeth Davis
Other_Witnesses:
Officiating_Minister: Willia]m Jones curate
Event: Marriage
Memoranda:
Notes: Any abbreviated forenames have been expanded to the full name
Register_Reference: P209 IN 1/9
Page_Number: 1
Parish_Chapel: Lydney

VAUGHAN and LAWRENCE families of Whitecroft

unknown — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:43:26 +0000

I am interested if anyone has any information about my ancestors the Vaughans and Lawrences who live in Whitecroft circa 1850-1920 though there presence in the area before this time is also evident.I believe one of my ancestors thomas vaughan married elizabeth rook about 1810.If anyone has any information I would be very interested.Brian