THE FIRSTBROOK FAMILY

Thomas Firstbrook of St Erth married Cordelia Rosewarne on 6 JUN 1813 in Kenwyn
(Cordelia Frisbrook of Treworder was buried on 23 AUG 1814 in Kenwyn aged 19)
Thomas Firstbrooke of St Erth married Jane Eva on 11 SEP 1815 in Kenwyn
(In 1841 Thomas is aged 50 and a Farmer. Jane is aged 50. The family is living in Barkla's Shop, Parish of St Agnes)
(In 1851 Thomas is aged 61 and a Farmer of 10 acres. Jane is aged 61. The family is living in Barkla Shop, St Agnes)

(Thomas died in the MAR quarter 1861 - Truro 5c 109)
(In 1861 Jane is aged 71 and living in Barkla Shop, St Agnes)

(In 1871 Jane is aged 71 and in the home of her daughter Eliza and husband in Gooninnis, St Agnes)

(Jane died in the MAR quarter 1874 aged 84 - Truro 5c 113)

I have identified seven children

Name Date and place of birth Any other information
Thomas Firstbrook Born around 1819 in Kenwyn In 1841 he is at home aged 20
Married Joanne Nicholas in 1842
Mary Firstbrook Born in Parkhoskin
Christened on 11 JAN 1825 in Perranzabuloe
[Source = opc database]
In 1841 she is at home aged 17
Married in the JUN quarter 1851 (Truro 9 350) to either Francis Thomas, Henry Tonkin, James Tucker or Thomas Williams
Jane Firstbrook Born in Parkhoskin
Christened on 11 JAN 1825 in Perranzabuloe
[Source = opc database]
In 1841 she is aged 20 and working as a Servant for Ann Prout of Wheal Butsan, St Agnes
Married in the DEC quarter 1844 (Truro 9 308) to either Thomas Hicks, Josiah Johns, Richard Pearce or Henry Thomas
Cordelia Firstbrook 3 APR 1825 in St Agnes
[Source = IGI]
In 1841 she is at home aged 15
Not located in 1851
Elizabeth Firstbrook Born around 1828 In 1841 she is at home aged 13
Eliza Firstbrook 3 JUN 1831 in St Agnes
[Source = IGI]
In 1841 she is at home aged 10
In 1851 she is at home aged 20
Married John Tonkin in the SEP quarter 1852 (Truro 5c 231)
James Firstbrook Born on 15 APR 1834
Christened on 17 MAR 1835 in Goonown Wesleyan Chapel, St Agnes
[Source = IGI]
James Firstbrooke of Barkla's Shop was buried on 12 APR 1839 in St Agnes aged 5

 

Thomas Firstbrook married Joanne Nicholas on 11 DEC 1842 in St Agnes
(In 1851 Thomas is aged 32 and a Husbandman. Joanna is aged 29. The family is living in Trevaunce Coomb, St Agnes)
(In 1861 Thomas is aged 43 and a Wagon Driver. Joanna is aged 41. The family is living in Trevaunance Coomb, St Agnes)

(In 1871 Thomas is aged 54 and a Lab. Johana is aged 52. The family is living in Trevaunance, St Ages)
(In 1881 Thomas is aged 64 and a Lab. Johanna is aged 62. The family is living in Trevaunance)
(In 1891 Thomas is aged 73 and a Coach Man. Johana is aged 71. The family is living in Quay, St Agnes)

(Johanna was buried on 15 MAY 1893 in Stile Field Cemetery, St Agnes aged 73)
(Thomas buried on 16 MAR 1909 in Stile Field Cemetery, St Agnes aged 92)

I have identified ten children

Name Date and place of birth Any other information
Lavinia Firstbrook Born in the MAR quarter 1843
(Truro 9 317)
Lavinia Firstbrook of Rosemundy was buried on 10 JUL 1846 in St Agnes aged 4
William James Firstbrook Born in the SEP quarter 1845
(Truro 9 290)
In 1851 he is at home aged 5 and a Scholar
In 1861 he is at home aged 16 and a Tin Miner
Married Julia Sampson on 17 JUL 1870 in St Agnes
Not located in 1871
Lavinia Firstbrook 7 NOV 1847 in St Agnes
[Source = IGI]
In 1851 she is at home aged 3
In 1861 she is at home aged 14 and a Scholar
Died in the SEP quarter1861 (Truro 5c 93)
Emily Firstbrook Born around 1850
13 JAN 1856 in St Agnes
[Source = IGI]
In 1851 she is at home aged 1
In 1861 she is at home aged 11 and a Scholar
Married in the SEP quarter (Truro 5c 270) to either William Firth or David Williams
Eliza Firstbrook 22 OCT 1852 in St Agnes
[Source = IGI]
In 1861 she is at home aged 9 and a Scholar
Married William Williams on 30 MAR 1873 in St Agnes
Annie Firstbrook 13 JAN 1856 in St Agnes
[Source = IGI]
In 1861 she is at home aged 6 and a Scholar
In 1871 she is at home aged 15 and a Dom Servant
Not located in 1881
Jane Firstbrook Born in the JUN quarter 1858
(Truro 5c 179)
In 1861 she is at home aged 3
In 1871 she is at home aged 12 and a Scholar
Married James Henry Rowe in the JUN quarter 1879 (Truro 5c 206)
Mary Firstbrook Born in the JUN quarter 1860
(Truro 5c 184)
In 1861 she is at home aged 11 mths
In 1871 she is at home aged 10 and a Scholar
Not located in 1881
Lavinia Firstbrook Born around 1862 In 1871 she is at home aged 8 and a Scholar
In 1881 she is at home aged 19
Married John Langworthy on 15 OCT 1889 in St Agnes
Thomas Henry Firstbrook Born in the DEC quarter 1865
(Truro 5c 167)
In 1871 he is at home aged 5
In 1881 he is at home aged 15 and a Tin Miner
Married Bridget Sarah Daniell in the SEP quarter 1890 (Truro 5c 224)
In 1891 he is at home aged 25 and a Tin Miner. Bridget is aged 24

 

 

 

 

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