Eliza Dowton

ID# 32061, b. 1841
Eliza Dowton was also recorded as Eliza Donton.
From about November 1864, her married name was Gatward.

Birth:
Eliza Dowton was born in 1841
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Marriage:
Eliza Dowton married Benjamin Gatward, son of John Gatward and Sarah Knights, on 8 October 1864 at Parish Church, Kelshall, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
  
Benjamin Gatward 45 Single, Shoemaker res: Therfield fa: John Gatward, Innkeeper
Eliza Dowton 23 Single, --- res: Kelshall fa: Deceased
Both signed (Eliza as "Eliza Donton")
Witnesses: Richard ??estone & Sarah (H?)arper
Kelshall Parish Church

Indexed as Benjamin Gatward & Eliza Dowton.

Eliza Dowton appeared in the 1871 census at
Village, Kelshall, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 2 April 1871:-

GATWARD, Benjamin Head Mar 52 Shoemaker Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Eliza Wife Mar 30 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Elizabeth Dau - 9 Scholar Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Selina Dau - 6 Scholar Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Jane Dau - 3 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire

Address: Village, Kelshall, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG10
Piece number: 1360 Folio: 50 Page: 7.



Eliza Dowton appeared in the 1881 census at
Normans Lane, Royston, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 3 April 1881:-

GATWARD, Benjamin Head Mar 61 Shoemaker Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Eliza Wife Mar 39 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Louisa J Dau Unm 13 Genl Servant Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, William H Son - 8 Scholar Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Beatrice E Dau - 3 Scholar Royston, Hertfordshire

Address: Normans Lane, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG11
Piece number: 1412 Folio: 78 Page: 30.



Eliza Dowton appeared in the 1891 census at
Back Street, Royston, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 5 April 1891:-

GATWARD, Benjamin Head Mar 71 Shoemaker Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Eliza Wife Mar 49 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, William Son Sngl 18 Bricklayers Laborer Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Nellie Dau - 13 Scholar Royston, Hertfordshire

Address: Back Street, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG12
Piece number: 1102 Folio: 74 Page: 26.


Children of Eliza Dowton and Benjamin Gatward

Louisa Jane Gatward

ID# 32062, b. about February 1868
Louisa Jane Gatward was also recorded as Jane Gatward.

Birth:
Louisa Jane Gatward was born about February 1868 at Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as Louisa Jane Gatward; mother Dowton.


Louisa Jane Gatward was the daughter of Benjamin Gatward and Eliza Dowton.
Louisa Jane Gatward appeared in the 1871 census at
Village, Kelshall, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 2 April 1871:-

GATWARD, Benjamin Head Mar 52 Shoemaker Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Eliza Wife Mar 30 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Elizabeth Dau - 9 Scholar Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Selina Dau - 6 Scholar Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Jane Dau - 3 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire

Address: Village, Kelshall, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG10
Piece number: 1360 Folio: 50 Page: 7.



Louisa Jane Gatward appeared in the 1881 census at
Normans Lane, Royston, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 3 April 1881:-

GATWARD, Benjamin Head Mar 61 Shoemaker Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Eliza Wife Mar 39 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Louisa J Dau Unm 13 Genl Servant Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, William H Son - 8 Scholar Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Beatrice E Dau - 3 Scholar Royston, Hertfordshire

Address: Normans Lane, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG11
Piece number: 1412 Folio: 78 Page: 30.


William Henry Gatward

ID# 32063, b. about August 1872

Birth:
William Henry Gatward was born about August 1872 at Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as William Henry Gatward; mother Dowton.


William Henry Gatward was the son of Benjamin Gatward and Eliza Dowton.
William Henry Gatward appeared in the 1881 census at
Normans Lane, Royston, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 3 April 1881:-

GATWARD, Benjamin Head Mar 61 Shoemaker Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Eliza Wife Mar 39 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Louisa J Dau Unm 13 Genl Servant Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, William H Son - 8 Scholar Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Beatrice E Dau - 3 Scholar Royston, Hertfordshire

Address: Normans Lane, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG11
Piece number: 1412 Folio: 78 Page: 30.



William Henry Gatward appeared in the 1891 census at
Back Street, Royston, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 5 April 1891:-

GATWARD, Benjamin Head Mar 71 Shoemaker Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Eliza Wife Mar 49 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, William Son Sngl 18 Bricklayers Laborer Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Nellie Dau - 13 Scholar Royston, Hertfordshire

Address: Back Street, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG12
Piece number: 1102 Folio: 74 Page: 26.


Beatrice Ellen Gatward

ID# 32064, b. about May 1877
Beatrice Ellen Gatward was also recorded as Nellie Gatward.

Birth:
Beatrice Ellen Gatward was born about May 1877 at Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as Beatrice Ellen Gatward; mother Dowton.


Beatrice Ellen Gatward was the daughter of Benjamin Gatward and Eliza Dowton.
Beatrice Ellen Gatward appeared in the 1881 census at
Normans Lane, Royston, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 3 April 1881:-

GATWARD, Benjamin Head Mar 61 Shoemaker Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Eliza Wife Mar 39 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Louisa J Dau Unm 13 Genl Servant Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, William H Son - 8 Scholar Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Beatrice E Dau - 3 Scholar Royston, Hertfordshire

Address: Normans Lane, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG11
Piece number: 1412 Folio: 78 Page: 30.



Beatrice Ellen Gatward appeared in the 1891 census at
Back Street, Royston, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 5 April 1891:-

GATWARD, Benjamin Head Mar 71 Shoemaker Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Eliza Wife Mar 49 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, William Son Sngl 18 Bricklayers Laborer Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Nellie Dau - 13 Scholar Royston, Hertfordshire

Address: Back Street, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG12
Piece number: 1102 Folio: 74 Page: 26.


Frederick Edmund Gatward

ID# 32065, b. about November 1879, d. about August 1880

Birth:
Frederick Edmund Gatward was born about November 1879 at Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as Frederick Edmund Gatward; mother Dowton.


Frederick Edmund Gatward was the son of Benjamin Gatward and Eliza Dowton.


Death:
Frederick Edmund Gatward died about August 1880 at Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
 . 

Elizabeth Gatward

ID# 32066, b. about May 1862
Elizabeth Gatward was also recorded as Elizabeth Dowton.

Birth:
Elizabeth Gatward was born about May 1862 at Kelshall, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as Elizabeth Dowton.
Benjamin Gatward is shown as Eliza's father on the 1871 census.


Elizabeth Gatward was the daughter of Benjamin Gatward and Eliza Dowton.
Elizabeth Gatward appeared in the 1871 census at
Village, Kelshall, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 2 April 1871:-

GATWARD, Benjamin Head Mar 52 Shoemaker Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Eliza Wife Mar 30 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Elizabeth Dau - 9 Scholar Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Selina Dau - 6 Scholar Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Jane Dau - 3 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire

Address: Village, Kelshall, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG10
Piece number: 1360 Folio: 50 Page: 7.


Selina Ann Gatward

ID# 32067, b. about August 1865

Birth:
Selina Ann Gatward was born about August 1865 at Kelshall, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as Selina Ann Gatward; mother Dowten.


Selina Ann Gatward was the daughter of Benjamin Gatward and Eliza Dowton.
Selina Ann Gatward appeared in the 1871 census at
Village, Kelshall, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 2 April 1871:-

GATWARD, Benjamin Head Mar 52 Shoemaker Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Eliza Wife Mar 30 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Elizabeth Dau - 9 Scholar Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Selina Dau - 6 Scholar Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Jane Dau - 3 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire

Address: Village, Kelshall, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG10
Piece number: 1360 Folio: 50 Page: 7.


George Gatward

ID# 32068, b. about February 1848, d. February 1885

Birth:
George Gatward was born about February 1848 at Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
 . 


George Gatward was the son of Henry Gatward and Sarah Jones.


Marriage:
George Gatward married Annie Preston, daughter of Joseph Preston, on 3 November 1870 at Therfield, Hertfordshire, England,
  
George Gatward 22 fa: Henry Gatward
Annie Preston 18 fa: Joseph Preston
from transcription only.



Death:
George Gatward died in February 1885 at Therfield, Hertfordshire, England,
 . 


Burial:
George Gatward was buried on 6 February 1885 at Therfield, Hertfordshire, England,
  
Transcribed as George Gatward; aged 37.

George Gatward appeared in the 1851 census at
Padlers Lane, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 30 March 1851:-

GATWARD, Henry Head Mar 26 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Sarah Wife Mar 27 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, George Son - 3 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, July Ann Dau - 4mo - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Padlers Lane, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: HO107
Piece number: 1707 Folio: 266 Page: 42.



George Gatward appeared in the 1861 census at
Green, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 7 April 1861:-

GATWARD, Henry Head Mar 36 Dealer in Cattle & Butcher Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Sarah Wife Mar 37 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, George Son Unm 13 Carter Driver Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Julia Ann Dau - 10 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, William Son - 7 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Edward Son - 5 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Henry John Son - 6mo - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Green, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Enumeration district: 22
Archive reference: RG09 Piece number: 813 Folio: 142 Page: 13.



George Gatward appeared in the 1871 census at
The Green, Therfield, Hertfordshire, England.
On 2 April 1871:-

GATWARD, George Head Mar 23 Dealer Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Ann Wife Mar 19 Dealer Wife Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: The Green, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG10
Piece number: 1360 Folio: 131 Page: 13.



George Gatward appeared in the 1881 census at
Rooks Nest Lane, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 3 April 1881:-

GATWARD, George Head Mar 33 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Ann Wife Mar 26 Ag Labs Wife Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Charles Son Sngl 9 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Emily Dau Sngl 7 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Elizabeth A Dau Sngl 4 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Walter Son Sngl 2 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, John G Son Sngl 6mo - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Rooks Nest Lane, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG11
Piece number: 1412 Folio: 117 Page: 17.


Children of George Gatward and Annie Preston

Julia Ann Gatward

ID# 32069, b. about November 1850
From about November 1869, her married name was Manning.

Birth:
Julia Ann Gatward was born about November 1850 at Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
 . 


Julia Ann Gatward was the daughter of Henry Gatward and Sarah Jones.


Marriage:
Julia Ann Gatward married Frederick John Manning about November 1869 at Luton R.D., Bedfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as Julia Ann Gatward & Frederick Manning.

Julia Ann Gatward appeared in the 1851 census at
Padlers Lane, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 30 March 1851:-

GATWARD, Henry Head Mar 26 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Sarah Wife Mar 27 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, George Son - 3 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, July Ann Dau - 4mo - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Padlers Lane, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: HO107
Piece number: 1707 Folio: 266 Page: 42.



Julia Ann Gatward appeared in the 1861 census at
Green, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 7 April 1861:-

GATWARD, Henry Head Mar 36 Dealer in Cattle & Butcher Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Sarah Wife Mar 37 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, George Son Unm 13 Carter Driver Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Julia Ann Dau - 10 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, William Son - 7 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Edward Son - 5 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Henry John Son - 6mo - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Green, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Enumeration district: 22
Archive reference: RG09 Piece number: 813 Folio: 142 Page: 13.



Julia Ann Gatward appeared in the 1871 census at
The Village, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 2 April 1871:-

LACY, Sarah Head Wid 73 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, Frederick Lodger Mar 19 Farmer's Son Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, Julia A Lodger Mar 20 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, Elizabeth S Lodger - 1 - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: The Village, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG10
Piece number: 1360 Folio: 121 Page: 23.



Julia Ann Gatward appeared in the 1881 census at
Church Lane, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 3 April 1881:-

MANNING, Frederick Head Mar 29 Straw Tyer Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, Julia Wife Mar 30 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, Lizzie Dau Sngl 11 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, Florence Dau Sngl 9 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, William Son Sngl 8 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, Annie Dau Sngl 6 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, Frederick Son Sngl 4 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, Harry Son Sngl 1 - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Church Lane, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG11
Piece number: 1412 Folio: 126 Page: 5.



Julia Ann Gatward appeared in the 1891 census at
24 Russell Street, Luton, Luton R.D., Bedfordshire, England.
On 5 April 1891:-

MANNING, Frederick Head Mar 39 Straw Hat Blocker Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, Julia Wife Mar 50 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, Florence Dau Sngl 19 Straw Hat Finisher Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, William Son Sngl 18 Straw Hat Miller Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, Annie Dau Sngl 16 Straw Hat Machinist Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, Frederick Son Sngl 14 Shoemaker Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, Harry Son Sngl 11 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, Maud Dau Sngl 9 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
MANNING, Nelly Dau Sngl 5 - Luton, Bedfordshire
MANNING, Bertie Son Sngl 3 - Luton, Bedfordshire
MANNING, Sidney Son - 1 - Luton, Bedfordshire

Address: 24 Russell Street, Luton, Bedfordshire
Registration district: Luton Archive reference: RG12
Piece number: 1274 Folio: 111 Page: 12.



Julia Ann Gatward appeared in the 1901 census at
83 Wellington Street, Luton, Luton R.D., Bedfordshire, England.
On 31 March 1901:-

MANNING, Frederick Head Mar 49 Straw Hat Blocker Hertfordshire
MANNING, Julia A Wife Mar 50 - Hertfordshire
MANNING, Annie Dau Sngl 26 Straw Hat Finisher Hertfordshire
MANNING, Frederick Son Sngl 24 Shoe Maker Hertfordshire
MANNING, Harry Son Sngl 21 Straw Hat Blocker Hertfordshire
MANNING, Maude Dau Sngl 19 Straw Hat Finisher Hertfordshire
MANNING, Nellie Dau Sngl 15 Straw Hat Finisher Luton, Bedfordshire
MANNING, Bert Son - 13 Straw Dye Works Odd Boy Luton, Bedfordshire
MANNING, Horace Son - 9 - Luton, Bedfordshire
MANNING, Daisy Dau - 7 - Luton, Bedfordshire
MANNING, Harry Son* - 3 - Luton, Bedfordshire

Address: 83 Wellington Street, Luton Urban, Luton, Bedfordshire
Municipal ward: West Registration district: Luton
Archive reference: RG13 Piece number: 1514 Folio: 54 Page: 11

* Actually the son of William George Manning & grandson of Frederick & Julia - see Harry Manning.



Julia Ann Gatward appeared in the 1911 census at
5 Holly Walk, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.
On 2 April 1911:-

MANNING, Frederick John Head Mar 59 Straw Hat Blocker Therfield, Herts
MANNING, Julia Ann Wife Mar 41yrs* 60 - Therfield, Herts
MANNING, Emily Maud Dau Sngl 29 Forewoman Straw Work Therfield, Herts
MANNING, Harry Son Sngl 31 Straw Hat Blocker Therfield, Herts
MANNING, Eva Ellen Dau Sngl 25 Straw Hat Finisher Luton, Beds
MANNING, Horace George Son Sngl 19 Warehouseman Straw Hat Luton, Beds
MANNING, Daisy Lilian Dau Sngl 17 Straw Hat Machinist Luton, Beds
HUTCHINGS, Claude Boarder Sngl 25 Engineer Motor Works Driffield, Yorks

* 14 children born alive; 11 still living

Address: 5 Holly Walk, Luton, Bedfordshire
Registration district: Luton Registration district number: 178
Sub-district: Luton Sub-district number: 2 Enumeration district number: 7
Series: RG14 Piece number: 9000 Schedule: 251
RG 78 piece number: 479.


Children of Julia Ann Gatward and Frederick John Manning

William Gatward

ID# 32070, b. about August 1853, d. December 1863

Birth:
William Gatward was born about August 1853 at Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
 . 


William Gatward was the son of Henry Gatward and Sarah Jones.


Death:
William Gatward died in December 1863 at Therfield, Hertfordshire, England,
  
Transcribed as William Gatward, aged 10.


Burial:
William Gatward was buried on 16 December 1863 at Therfield, Hertfordshire, England,
  
'No.748; William Gatward; abode The Green, Therfield; aged 10.'

William Gatward appeared in the 1861 census at
Green, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 7 April 1861:-

GATWARD, Henry Head Mar 36 Dealer in Cattle & Butcher Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Sarah Wife Mar 37 - Kelshall, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, George Son Unm 13 Carter Driver Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Julia Ann Dau - 10 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, William Son - 7 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Edward Son - 5 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Henry John Son - 6mo - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Green, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Enumeration district: 22
Archive reference: RG09 Piece number: 813 Folio: 142 Page: 13.