Sarah Francis nee Hale.

Sarah Hale was baptised on 22 May 1788 at Berkeley, daughter of John Hale, yeoman of Ham.

It is possible that she had an illegitimate son in 1811 when she was 22 years old, Shadrach Hale, bastard son of Sarah Hale, was baptised on 31 March 1811 in the parish of Cromhall. 

Sarah married Edmund Francis on 9 May 1820 at St Nicholas, Bristol. Both are described as "of this parish" but this may just be a matter of convenience. The witnesses were Mary Nelmes and William Nelmes.  

Whilst some researchers suggest that Sarah died aged just 37 and was buried on 16 December 1825 at Dursley, others suggest that Edmund and her had five children:

• Henry Francis. Baptised 8 December 1822 in Goldcliff, son of Edmund Francis, farmer of Goldcliff and Sarah.  
• Edmund Francis. Baptised 3 October 1824 in Goldcliff, son of Edmund Francis, farmer of Goldcliff and Sarah. 
• Mary Dorcus Francis. Baptised 15 December 1829 at Goldcliff.  
• John Francis. Baptised 13 December 1829 in Goldcliff. John was buried on 11 September 1831 aged 1 year.  
• John Edwin Francis. Baptised 5 February 1832 in Whiston.  
  

By 1841 Sarah appears to have been widowed and was farming at Whitsun, Monmouthshire. Henry, Edmund, Mary and John remain at home. 

In 1851 Sarah is still farming at Whitsun. Edmund, Mary and John remain at home nd they are farming 89 acres. The census confirms that Sarah was born in Hill, so seems likely this is "our" Sarah. 

Sarah Francis is believed to have died in 1855 in Whitsun. 

Shadrach Hale & Harriot John

Sarah's son Shadrach Hale married Harriot John on 2 May 1840 in Newport, Monmouthshire. They were both of full age. Shadrach was a labourer, described as son of Shadrach Hale, labourer. This would not appear to be correct, so did Shadrach feel obliged to give a fathers name?  Harriot was the daughter of Thomas John, farmer. Both were only able to make their mark. The witnesses were Henry John (her brother), who was only able to make his mark, and Thomas Morgan.   

In 1841 they were living in Nash, Monmouthshire. Shadrack, aged 30 was an agricultural labourer, born outside the county. Harriett was 25 years old, born in Monmouthshire.  They had two children, both three months old. 

• Jesidah Hale. Born 1841 in Nash. Nothing more is known after 1851. 
• Edwin Hale. Born 1841 in Nash, In 1861 Edwin was a 20 year old general servant working for Thomas John, aged 56 and Henry John, aged 49 (Harriot's siblings?) who were farming 84 acres in Nash. In 1881 Edwin, aged 40 was farming with his uncle at West Nash (see below). In 1891 Edwin was still farming at west Nash, but he is now the head of the household. His aunt, Caroline Johns, aged 69 and his uncle Jehoiada Johns, 72 year old widower and agricultural labourer were living with him. Ada Brown, a 16 year old general servant is also listed. Nothing more is known.    

In 1851 Shadrach and Harriett were living at Church House, Nash. Shadrach, aged 41 was a farm labourer, born Cromhall. Harriot was 46 years old.  Jesidah and Edwin were both 10 years old A daughter had been born;

• Eliza Hale. Baptised 4 May 1845 in Nash. nothing more is known.  

Also listed was William Hale, aged 7, but the relationship to the family is unclear. 

In 1861 they were still living at Nash. Shadrack was a 50 year old farm labourer, born Cromhall, Gloucestershire. Harriot, aged 46 was a labourer's wife. Their nephew William John, aged 11 was living with them. A further son had been born 

• Thomas Hale. Baptised 9 October 1853 in Nash. In 1871 Thomas was a 17 year old servant working for Edgar Morgan, farmer of 110 acres at Red Barn Farm, Nash. Thomas Hale married Mary Ann Sheppard on 17 May 1875 in Nash. Thomas was 21 year old labourer, son of Shadrack Hale, labourer. Mary Ann Sheppard was 18 years old, the daughter of John Sheppard, labourer. in 1881 they were living in Nash Road, Nash. Thomas was a 27 year old farm labourer. Three children had been born. In 1891 they were living in Nash and Thomas, aged 38 was an agricultural labourer. Their eldest six children of nine had now been born. In 1911 the family were at Broad Street Common, Nash. Thomas, aged 59 was a hay cutter. Mary Ann was 55 years old. They had nine children of which three had died. Four remained at home. They were still there in 1921. Thomas was a waggoner. Five children remained at home, one daughter was married and her husband and 7 month daughter are also listed, Thomas Hale died in 1931 in Newport. Mary A Hale died later that year.  

In 1871 Shadrach and Harriet were living at the Cottage, Nash. Shadrack was still a farm labourer. Their 5 year old granddaughter Elizabeth Hale was living with them. 

Shadrach Hale of Nash died aged 65 years old, and was buried on 2 December 1875 in Nash. 

In 1881 Harriet, a 66 year old widow was living with her brother Henry John. She is described as "assistant".  Henry John, single, was a 68 year old farmer of 54 acres. Also at the address was their sister Caroline John, single, aged 61, housekeeper and Harriet's son Edwin Hale, aged 40 and described as "farmer, joint with head of family". 

Harriet Hale died in 1883, aged 67 years in Monmouthshire.  

Henry Francis & Elizabeth Morgan

Edmund and Sarah's son Henry Francis married Elizabeth Morgan in 1850 in Newport.  

In 1851 they were living Llangarren, Herefordshire where Henry was farming 49 acres employing one man. Their eldest son had been born. 

In 1861 they were at Pool Farm, Rockfield where they were farming 60 acres. Elizabeth's widowed mother Rachel Morgan, aged 71 was living with them, along with a house servant and a farm servant.  They had six children.

• John Edmund Francis. Born 1851 in Llangarren. In 1871 John was a 19 year old farm servant living with his parents. It's not clear where he was in 1881. On 5 September 1889 John Edmund Francis,  38 year old farmer of Trevething, son of Henry Francis, farmer married Charlotte Williams, a 38 year old widow, the daughter of Edward Raven, deceased innkeeper, at St Paul's. New Swindon, Wilts. In 1891 John and Charlotte were living with Charlotte's son from her first marriage. John, aged 39 was a haulier!! Charlotte was 45 years old. Was this "our" John? In 1907 John Edmund Francis was the executor of his late father's estate. Charlotte Francis died in 1910 aged 59 years in Wiltshire. By 1921 John, aged 70, was back living with his brother Thomas Francis, who was farming on his own account at Typucca, Llantrissent. John was also farming on his own account at Typucca, Llantrissent. John Edmund Francis of Typucca, Llantrissent died on 4 January 1938. Probate was granted to Arthur Charles Francis, retired farmer. 
• Thomas Morgan Francis. Born 1853 in Llangarren. Thomas remained living first with his parents and then his widowed mother farming the family farm. It seems Thomas never married. In 1921 Thomas, aged 68, was farming on his own account at Typucca, Llantrissent, with his brother John and sister Sarah. Thomas Morgan Francis of Typwcca, Llantrisent died on 13 March 1925. Administration was granted to John Edmund Francis, farmer.  
• William Henry Francis. Born 30 June 1854 in Rockfield. Baptised 7 January 1855 in Rockfield. William married Emily Jane Nelmes in 1881 in Monmouth. They emigrated to America shortly thereafter and in 1900 were living at Fort Meade, Polk. William was a day labourer. They had four children. They were still there in 1910 and William was now a merchant running a general store. In 1920 they were at Frostproof, Polk, and William was now a farmer! William H Francis of Frostproof died on 15 October 1927 in Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina. The certificate shows he was a fruit grower. Emily died in 1948 in Fort Meade, Polk County.
• Sarah Maria Francis. Born 16 December 1856. Baptised 22 January 1857 in Rockfield. In 1881 Sarah was a 23 year old kitchen maid working for Thomas Phillips Price, "a JP barrister at law not in practice, Captain in militia  occupying 230 acres of land employing 1 bailiff, 2 gardeners and 2 labourers" at Triley Court, Llantillio Pertholey. In 1891 Sarah was a 32 year old cook, living with and working for Henry W P Phillipp, 30 year old solicitor at 100, Buckingham Palace Road, Knightsbridge. By 1901 Sarah had returned to live with her parents and in 1911 was living with his widowed mother. In 1921 Sarah, aged 63 and on home duties was living with brothers John and Thomas who were farming on their own account at Typucca, Llantrissent. In 1939, Sarah M Francis, retired was living at Ty Aur with her brother Arthur C Francis, retired farmer (see below). Sarah Maria Francis of Ty Aur, Llanelli, spinster, died on  6 February 1945 at The Hospital, Abergavenny. Administration (with will) was granted to William Stanley Francis, farmer. 
• Charles Hale Francis. Baptised 27 May 1859 at Rockfield, son of Henry Francis and his wife Elizabeth. Charles Hale Francis died in 1861 in Rockfield. 
• Hannah Mary Francis. Born 1863 in Rockfield. She lived with her parents throughout her life. Hannah Mary Francis of Typwcca died aged 33 years. She was buried on 2 July 1896 in Llantrissent.  
• Arthur Charles Francis. Born 29 August 1865. Baptised 25 February 1866 in Rockfield. Arthur married Edith Martha Durham in 1898 in Cardiff. In 1901 they were living at Ty Aur, Llanellen. Arthur was a 30 year old farmer working on his own account. Edith was 28 years old. Their eldest two children had been born. In 1911 Arthur and Edith were living at Ty Aur Llanellen. Arthur, aged 45 was a farmer. Edith, was aged 38, they had been married 13 years and had seven children of which seven survived. Edith M Francis died aged 44 years in 1917 in Abergavenny. In 1921 Arthur, a 55 year old widower, a farmer was living at Ty Aur, Llanellen, with five of his children aged between 22 years old and 11 years old. George Webb, aged 67, was visiting. In 1939 Arthur C Francis, retired farmer was living at Ty Aur with his sister Sarah Francis, also retired.  Also listed are Stanley W Francis, born 30 August 1906, married, a farmer - smallholder, assisting his father and Margaret B Francis, married woman, housewife, born 6 August 1918. It's not clear how Margaret is connected. Arthur Charles Francis of Ty Aur, Llanelan  died on 24 January 1945. Probate was granted to William Stanley Francis, farmer.  

In 1871 Henry and Elizabeth were living at Pool Farm, Rockfield. Henry, aged 48, was farming 60 acres. Elizabeth was 45 years old. Sons, John E Francis was a 19 year old farm labourer, Thomas was 17 and William was 16 years old. daughters Sarah, aged 14, Hannah, aged 8 and Arthur, aged 5 were all scholars.  

In 1881 they were at Holly Bush, Llanover Upper where Henry was farming 35 acres. son Thomas, aged 23 was a farm labourer. Daughter Hannah, aged 18 was on home duties and son Arthur, aged 15 was a scholar. 

In 1891 Henry and Elizabeth were farming at Llwyncelyn, Llanover. Thomas, aged 38,  Hannah, aged 27, and Arthur, aged 25 remained at home. 

In 1901 Henry, aged 78 was farming at Typwcca. Elizabeth was 70 years old. Son Thomas, aged 40 "farmers son" and Sarah was 36 years old.

Henry Francis of Typwcca, Llantrissent died on 15 July 1907, aged 84 years old. He was buried on 18 July 1907 in Llantrissent. Administration (with will) was granted to John Edmund Francis, farmer. 

In 1911 Elizabeth, now a 85 year old widow was at Typwcca, which her son Thomas was now farming. Daughter, Sarah now 53 remained at home. 

Elizabeth Francis died in 1918, aged 90 years old.    

Edmund Francis & Cecilia Baker nee Keen

Edmund and Sarah's son Edmund Francis married Cecilia Baker on 28 January 1858 in Goldcliff. Both were of full age. Edmund was a farmer, son of Edmund Francis, farmer. Cecilia Baker was a widow, daughter of Roger Keen, farmer. 

Cecilia had previously married Samuel Baker on 25 January 1832 in Penhow. Monmouth. They had four children, including Cecilia Ann Baker (1836 - 1913) (see below). In 1841 they were living at Hinton Farm, Goldcliff where Samuel was farming. In 1851 they were living at Hinton House, Goldcliff where Samuel was farming 128 acres. Samuel Baker of Hinton, Goldcliff died on 29 December 1856 in Hinton, Goldcliff. Cecilia is pictured below, in a photograph posted by Janelaz on Ancestry.co.uk

I can find no trace of Edmund and Cecilia in the 1861 census. 

Edmund Francis died on 1 January 1867 aged 44 years. Probate was granted to John Francis of Whitsun Farm, farmer, his brother and Thomas Jacob Jones of 5 High Street, Newport, chemist and druggist.

In 1871 Cecilia Francis, 65 year old farmer's widow was living with her 12 year old granddaughter Elizabeth E B Jones (from her first marriage) at 1 Upton Park, Chepstow.  

Cecilia Francis of 1 Upton Place, Maindee, Christchurch died aged 74, on 11 July 1879. She was buried on 15 July 1879 at Goldcliff. Probate was granted to Elizabeth Jones (wife of Thomas Jacob Jones) of Pwllmeyric, near Chepstow, Cecilia Ann Waters (wife of John Waters) of Crossheolydd Farm, Bassaleg (see below) and  Mary Jones (wife of Jacob Jones) of Clarence Villa, Chepstow Road, Christchurch. her daughters.   

Mary Dorcus Bond nee Francis

Edmund and Sarah's daughter Mary Dorcus Francis married Robert Bond on 13 August 1866 at St Thomas' the Apostle, Bristol. Robert was a 40 year old railway superintendent, the son of Joseph Bond, nurseryman. Mary was 38 years old, daughter of Edmund Francis, farmer. The witnesses were John Trump and Henry John Trump. 

In 1871 they were living in 1 Park Place, Bedwelty where Robert was a railway manager. They had two children. 

• Robert Edmund Francis Bond.  Baptised 4 June 1867 in Llanfihangel Llantarnam. Robert didn't marry and remained living with his widowed mother up until his death in 1903. 
• Mary Sarah Hale Scudamore Bond. Born 1 February 1870. Baptised 1 March 1870 at St Georges Church. Tredegar. Mary married Charles Stauser Bowker on 12 September 1891 in Newport. Charles, aged 26, was a physician & surgeon, son of Robert Stauser Bowker, surgeon. Mary was 21 years old, daughter of Robert Bond, deceased. Charles had began his studies in the Royal Infirmary, Glasgow in October 1882. He qualified at the Royal College, London on 13 May 1891. At the time the 1891 census was taken he was the house surgeon at Slow Hill Infirmary, Newport. He is also listed in the 1892 New South Wales Government Gazette, Australia! In 1901 Charles, aged 35, physician and surgeon working on his own account at home, appears to have been living with his widowed mother and siblings at 71, Stanton Road, Stapenhill, Staffs. He is shown as married, but his wife is not listed. His wife Mary, aged 30, was living at 40, Chepstow Road, Newport. She is shown as head of household. They had three children. In 1911 Charles and Mary were living in Pontnewydd, Monmouthshire. Charles, aged 48 was a physician and surgeon. Mary was 41 years old. They had been married 19 years and had three children, all of whom survived. Their daughter, "Edna", aged 16, remained at home. In 1921 Charles and Mary living ay Cwmbrn House, Pontnewydd. Charles was a 58 year old physician and surgeon, working on his own account. Mary, aged 51 was on home duties. Their daughter, now 26 was still with them and they had one domestic servant. In 1923 they were still at Cwmbrn House, Pontnewydd.  Their eldest son Robert Charles Stanser Bowker died that year in Kratchi N T Gold Coast Colony in Ghana. Charles Stanser Bowker of Cwmbrn House died on 20 February 1937 in Pontypool. Probate was granted to Mary Edna Steer Bowker, spinster, their only daughter. In 1939 Mary S H S Bowker was living at 13, Gold Tops, Newport. Mary, was an "invalid permanent". One of her sons, Richard R S Bowker was back at home and was a consultant surgeon. He had been married in 1931, but was now divorced. A housekeeper, housemaid and nurse are also listed. Mary Sarah Hale Scudamore Bowker died in 1946. 

In 1881 Robert and Mary were living at Prudence Villas, Gold Tops, St Woolos where Robert was a railway carrier.  Son Robert was 13 years old and daughter Mary was 11 years old, both scholars. May A Thomas, aged 20, general servant was living with them. 

Robert Bond of Scudamore Villa, Gold Tops, Newport, Monmouth, railway agent and general carrier on 16 February 1889 at Scudamore Villas. Probate was granted to Mary Dorcus Bond of Scudamore Villas, widow and Robert Thomas Martin of Newport Colliery, agent, nephew. 

In 1891 Mary, a 63 year old widow was still living at Scudamore Villas, St Woolos. Both children remained at home. They had a cook and a housemaid living with them. 

In 1901 Mary was still at Gold Tops "living on her own means" and her son was still with her. The census describes him as "feeble minded". 

Mary Dorcus Bond of Scudamore Villas, Gold Top died on 13 January 1917. Probate was granted to Mary Sarah Hale Scudamore, Bowker (wife of Charles Hauser Bowker).  

John Edwin Francis & Mary Harley 

 Edmund and Sarah's son John Edwin Francis married Mary Harley on 26 March 1867 in Nash, Newport. John was a 33 year old farmer. Mary was a 33 year widow, the daughter of Joseph Waters, farmer. 

Mary had previously married Austin Harley on 22 September 1853 in Nash, Monmouthshire. Austin was a master mariner from Cork, of full age and Mary was a minor. They had one son and two daughters. It's not clear what happened to Austin. 

In 1871 John and Mary were living in Whitsun where John was farming 117 acres with 2 men and 1 boy. They had three farm servants were living with them. 

John Edwin Francis of Whitsun died on 9 July 1879 aged 47 years and was buried on 13 July 1879 at Goldcliff. Administration of his estate was granted to his wife.

In 1901 Mary Francis was living at The Poplars, Broad Street Common, Nash on her "own means". One of her daughters from her first marriage was living with her. 

Mary Francis died later in 1901 in Nash. 

Henry Hale

Henry Hale was baptised on 6 March 1792 at Berkeley, son of John Hale, yeoman of Ham.

In 1851 Henry Hale was living at Contrane, Christchurch, Monmouthshire. Henry had not married and aged 55 he was a farmer of 170 acres employing 4 men. Living with him was his 28 year old housekeeper Elizabeth Adams, another general servant and two agricultural servants.

In 1861 Henry was farming Trostan Farm, Christchurch, Monmouthshire. Still unmarried, his housekeeper was now 38 year old Jane Sperrin and also living at the address was a general servant, two farm labourers, a carter and the carters boy.

In 1871 Henry was still farming at Trostan Farm, living with him were Jane Sperrin, aged 48, housekeeper, Thomas Ridiff, aged 40 and William John, aged 40, both farmer's labourers, Sarah Roberts and Elizabeth Roberts, aged 22 and 18 years old, both farmer's servants. 

Henry Hale of Great Trostan Farm, Christchurch died on 21 August 1877 at Great Trostan Farm. Probate was granted to Matthew Hale of Coldharbour Farm, Nash, Nr Newport, his brother and Alfred Sperrin of Church Farm, Bitton in Gloucester. His estate was valued at less than £5,000.

Matthew Hale (1822-1891) was Henry's half brother, he was the son of John Hale and his second wife Sarah Parker. It seems that Matthew married Elizabeth Adams, Henry's former housekeeper.

Charles Hale & Martha Walters.

Charles Hale was born in 1796 in Berkeley. He was baptised on 2 February 1797 aged 8 months at Berkeley, the son of John and Mary Hale of Ham. 

Charles Hale married Martha Waters on 17 August 1822 in Goldcliff, Monmouth. They both signed the register

They had eight children:

• Alfred Hale. Baptised 6 April 1823 at Whitson, Monmouthshire
  
• Mary Hale. Born 1824 in Whitsun. 
  
• Charles Hale. Baptised 2 April 1826 in Whitsun. Charles died on 6 June 1827 in Whitsun. 
• Charles Hale. Baptised 2 November 1828 in Whitsun. It seems likely that Charles died in infancy. 
• John Hale. Baptised 28 March 1830 in Monmouth. 
• Annice Hale. Baptised 8 January 1832 in Nash. 
• Henry Ponting Hale. Born 1836 in Nash. 
• Charles Ponting Hale. Baptised 21 June 1839 in Nash.  Charles Ponting Hale died on 14 November 1844 in St Mary's, Goldcliff. 

In 1851 53 year old Charles and 46 year old Martha were living at Tatton, Nash. Charles was a farmer of 120 acres. Of their children only 19 year old Annis and 15 year old Henry remained at home.  Joseph Francis, a 38 year old tailor is staying with them and three servants are listed. 

In 1861 Charles, aged 65 and 56 year old Martha were still living at Tatton, Nash, Monmouthshire, Wales. All the children had left home.

Charles Hale of Tatton Farm, Nash, died 22 June 1866 at Tatton Farm (Reg Gen June Qtr 1866 Newport M 1a 102) and he was buried at Goldcliff, Monmouthshire on 26 June 1866. Probate was granted to William Jones of Farmfield, farmer and John Hale of Pill Farm, farmer and half-brother of the deceased. His estate was valued at less than £800.

Martha Hale died on 16 April 1869 aged 65 and was buried at Goldcliff. 

Alfred Hale & Sarah Webb

They had two children in England and thereafter emigrated to America.  

Alfred, his wife Sarah, along with their two daughters sailed for New Orleans from Newport on the "Basque Sophia of Calais" arriving on 28 March 1851. Also listed are John Hale, aged 21 and his wife Cecilia, aged 23, who were already US residents (see below). 

In 1860 Alfred and Sarah were living at Little Grant, Wisconsin. Alfred was a farmer with real estate valued at 2,000 and 525 personal estate. Alfred and Sarah had eight children in all

• Elizabeth Hale. Born 5 January 1849 in Newport. Elizabeth married James Mitcheson Edwards on 23 December 1867 in Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin. James was a civil war veteran, discharged in 1865. In 1880 and later they were living in Bloomington and James was a farmer. They had nine children. James was awarded an invalidity pension on 14 August 1902. James Mitcheson Edwards died on 12 October 1912. Elizabeth was granted a widows pension on 4 November 1912. In 1920 Elizabeth Edwards, aged 71 was living alone in Bloomington, Grant. Elizabeth Edwards died on 2 November 1921 in Bloomington.  They are buried at Blakes Prairie Cemetary, Bloomington. This picture of James M and Elizabeth A Edward's family is taken from Findagrave

• Mary Susannah Hale. Born 11 February 1850 in Newport. Baptised 10 March 1850 in Nash. Mary married William Charles Hadley on 22 October 1868 in Bloomington. In 1870 and 1880 they were living in Bloomington where William was farming.  William was entitled to a Civil War invalid Pension which he was awarded in 1890. In 1900 they were farming at Township 1, Fresno, California.  In 1910 they were at Dos Palos, Merced, California, USA and William had retired. William C Hadley died on 14 September 1919 at Dos Palos. His widow received a widow's pension from 8 March 1920. Mary S Hadley died on 30 March 1923 in Dos Palos. In her obituary it states that her grandfather on her mother's side was Lord Webb, one of the wealthiest land owners in England. Really!

• Annis Hale. Born 28 January 1852 in Wisconsin. Annis married Frank Newman on 6 July 1874 in Little Grant. Frank was a farmer. In 1880 Annis was back living with her parents with her one year old son. Her husband Frank was farming at Valley, Potawatomie, Iowa, with an 18 year old farm labourer. In 1900 Frank and Annis were living in Bloomington where Frank was a nursery canvasser. They had two children. In 1910 they were still in Bloomington and Frank was a travelling salesman for a nursery company. Annis' sister Cecilia Garthwaite, 50 year old widow was living with them (see below). Annis died on 25 October 1916 at Mercy Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa. She was buried at Bloomington Cemetary, Little Grant. Frank Newman died on 20 September 1931 in Bloomington. 
• Charles Pontin Hale. Born 14 December 1853 in Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin. Charles married Charlotte Ella Garthwaite on 18 December 1879 in Grant. In 1880 through to 1900 they were living at Little Grant, where Charles was farming. They had three children. In 1910 they were still in Bloomington and Charles' occupation is described as "own income".  In 1905 Charles is again described as a farmer. Charlotte died on 13 October 1919 in Bloomington. In 1920 Charles is a retired farmer living alone. Charles died on 15 July 1928 in Bloomington. He was buried in Bloomington Cemetary. 
• John Webb Hale. Born 10 August 1856 in Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin. John married Emily Elizabeth Wetmore on 21 December 1881 in Boscobel, Grant. John was a farmer. Her ancestry has been traced back to Thomas Wetmore (1615 to 1681), born in Roydon, Essex and who emigrated to USA in 1635, so no obvious connection to "our" Wetmores.  In 1900 they were living in Bloomington where John was a farmer. They are believed to have had five children. They were still there in 1905, 1910 and 1920, by which time John had retired.  Emily Elizabeth Hale died on 30 January 1926 in Bloomington. John Webb Hale died on 22 December 1927 in Bloomington. 
• Maria Martha Hale. Born 16 June 1858 in Bloomington. Martha married John Collier Welsh on 26 May 1880 at Grant, Winsconin.  In 1880, 1900, 1905 censuses they were living in Little Grant where John was farming. They had four sons. In 1908 they moved to a farm in Hawk Point, Lincoln, Missouri where they appear on the 1910 census and where they lived until returning to Bloomington in 1920.  In the 1920 census, John was a retired farmer. Martha died on 29 September 1928 in Bloomington, Grant County, She was buried at Bloomington Cemetary. Her husband died in 1934. Martha's obituary is below. 

• Cecilia Ann Hale. Born 15 April 1860 in Winsconsin. Cecilia died on 28 November 1928 in Winsconin. Cecilia married Phillip Robert Garthwaite on 22 March 1881 in Grant, Winsconsin. Phillip was a farmer. In 1897 a dispute between Philip and a neighbouring farmer over the ownership of a calf was settled amicably before going before the Justices of the Peace, with the parties agreeing to sell the calf and split the proceeds. The case was reported in the Lancaster Teller on 24 December 1897. In 1900 they were living in Little Grant where Phillip was a farmer. They had two daughters. Philip Robert Garthwaite died on 25 November 1903 in Little Grant. He was buried in Little Grant Union Cemetery in Bloomington. In 1910 Cecilia, a 50 year old widow was living with her sister Annis and brother in law (Frank Newman (see above) in Grant, Bloomington. In 1920, aged 59 she was still in Bloomington, Grant but now with her daughter and son-in-law.  Cecilia Ann Garthwaite died on 23 November 1928 Little Grant, Grant, Wisconsin Phillip, Cecilia and family are pictured below, Photograph posted on Ancestry.co.uk by Claudia MacIsaac

• Luke W Hale. Born 20 December 1862. Luke died on 20 March 1870 and was buried in Providence Cemetary, Bloomington. 

In 1880 Alfred and Sarah were living in Bloomington where Alfred was a grocer. Daughters Cecilia and Annis, now married with a son, were living with them. 

Alfred Hale died on 23 April 1883 in Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin. 

Sarah Hale died on 23 July 1896 in Bloomington. 

Mary Jones nee Hale

Charles and Martha's daughter Mary Hale married William Jones on 15 February 1855 at Nash. (Reg Gen March Qtr 1855 Newport M 11a 183). William Jones was the son of Thomas Jones, farmer of Nash. The witnesses were Charles Hale and Ann Hale. 

In 1861 William and Mary were farming 260 acres at Freshfield, Tatton, Nash. By 1871 William Jones and his wife Mary were farming 258 acres at Tatton Farm, Nash. William's younger brother Thomas, now aged 38 and a farmer was living with the family. They had seven children:

• Mary Anne Jones. Baptised 23 March 1856 in Nash. Mary Anne married William Henry Watkins on 20 May 1890 in Nash. William was a 35 year old farmer, son of William Watkins, farmer. Mary Anne was 34 years old, daughter of William Jones, farmer of Nash. In 1891 they were living at Richmond House, Christchurch, Newport. William Henry, was a 36 year old farmer. Mary Anne was 35 years old. Mary's mother Mary Jones, a 66 year old widow was living with them. In 1901 they were at Cwm Farm, Christchurch. William Henry, aged 46 was a farmer, his wife was 45 years old. William's sister Eliza Ann Watkins, aged 44 was living with them and "on her own means". In 1911 William and Mary Anne were living at the Moorlands, Gold Cliffe. William, aged 56 was a farmer and a dealer His wife Mary Ann was 55 years old. They had been married 21 years and had no children. William's sister Eliza Ann Watkins, aged 54 was still living with them on "private means". Two servants are listed. William Henry Watkins of the Moorlands, Goldcliffe, near Newport died on 15 December 1913 and was buried at St Mary the Virgin, Nash. Probate was granted to his widow Mary Ann Watkins. It's not clear where she was in 1921. Mary Anne Watkins of 30, Windsor Road, Newport, widow, died on 18 March 1930. Probate was granted to Charles Jones & John Waters, farmers.   
• Annice Lavinia Jones. Baptised 26 September 1857 in Nash. In 1881 Annice was still living with her parents at Tatton Farm. She was 23 years old. She was still there in 1891. Annice married William John Bevan in 1906 in Newport. In 1911 they were living in 16, Herbert Street, Devonport. William, aged 34, was a stoker in the Royal Navy. Annice was 28 years old. They had been married 4 years and had two daughters, aged 2 and 1 years old. In 1921 they were living at 2, Susanna Place, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire. William was a gas stoker for Gas works, Treharris. Both daughters are at home and a son, now 9, had been born. William John Bevan of 10, Chapel Street, Carmarthen. pork butcher died on 23 July 1926. Probate was granted to Annice Lavenia Bevan, widow. Annice may have remarried in 1932 in Carmarthen. Her second husband was Oscar Taylor. 
• William Henry Jones. Baptised 17 October 1858 in Nash. In 1881, William was living with his parents at Tatton Farm in Nash. By 1891 he was head of the household. He was still there in 1901. William Henry Jones of The Elms, Nash  died on 6 June 1911. Administration was granted to Charles Jones, farmer.  
• Anne Jones. Baptised 6 April 1860 in Nash. Annie may have married Richard Waters on 30 April 1889 in Nash. Richard was a 38 year old farmer, son of Joseph Waters, farmer Anne was the daughter of William Jones, farmer of Nash. In 1901 they were living at Grove House, Goldcliffe. Richard was a 51 year old farmer. Annie was 40 years old. They had six children. Richard Waters of "The Grove", Goldcliffe, Monmouthshire died on 14 December 1906, aged 56 years. Probate was granted to Anne Waters, widow. In 1915 Annie was living at "The Grange", Goldcliffe. Ann Waters died on 10 December 1938 aged 78 years. They are buried together at St Mary the Virgin, Nash along with their 14 year old son who died on 15 June 1908.  
• Charles Jones. Baptised 6 March 1862 in Nash. In 1881, aged 19, he was still living with his parents. In 1891 Charles, aged 29, was farming at Typotha Farm, Nash. His 26 year old farm servant was living with him. He was still there in 1901, now with a housekeeper and a cattle stockman. By 1921 he was farming at Cwm Farm, Christchurch, aged 52 he was a retired farmer. A housekeeper and a home help were living with him.  Charles Jones of Goldcliff House, Goldcliff died on 28 December 1931. He was buried in Nash, Newport. Probate was granted to John Waters, farmer and Robert Herbert Boyd Parnell, solicitor. His estate was valued at £11, 596 16s 2d.  
• Thomas Jones. Baptised 3 November 1864 in Nash. Thomas is believed to have died in 1865.  
• Emma Jones. Born 31 October 1864. Baptised 5 December 1864 in Nash. In 1891 she was living with her brother and sister at Tatton Farm. Emma Jones married John Waters on 22 May 1894 at Abersychan, Monmouthshire. They were both of full age. John was a relieving officer, son of John Waters, farmer. Emma, from Nash, was the daughter of William Jones, farmer. John Waters was born on 2 August 1861, the son of John Waters (1837 - 1910) and Cecilia Ann Baker (1836 - 1913). Cecilia Ann Baker, was the daughter of Samuel Baker (1796 - 1856) and Cecilia Keene (1806 - 1879). John's grandmother Cecilia Keene subsequently married Emma's second cousin once removed Edmund Francis (1824 - 1867) (see above).  In 1901 John and Emma were living at 18, Bassally Road, Newport. John, aged 39, was a relieving officer (poor law) and Emma was 36 years old. They had three children. In 1911 they were living at Tatton Farm, Nash. John, aged 49 was a farmer, Emma was 46 years old, they had been married 17 years and had seven children of which six survived. In 1921, they were still at Tatton Farm. John, aged 59 was farming. Wife Emma, aged 56 was on home duties. Elizabeth Jones, aged 77, single and Sarah E Chard, aged 46, single were visiting. They were still at Tatton Farm in 1939, and four children remained at home. John Waters died in 1944. Emma Waters of Talton, 16 Bassaleg Road, Newport, widow, died on 9 December 1953. Probate was granted to William John Hubert Waters, farmer and Wilfred George Marshall, solicitors managing clerk.  

By 1881 the farm had grown to 337 acres and William was employing 2 men and 1 boy. William Jones died in 1887.  In 1891 Tatton Farm was now being run by William and Mary's son William H Jones, aged 32 years. Also still living at the farm were their sisters 33 year old Annie Jones and 25 year old Emma Jones. Their mother Mary Jones was living at Richmond House, Christchurch with her eldest daughter Mary Anne and her husband William Henry Watkins. By 1901 Mary she is back living with her son, William H Jones at Tatton Farm. All his sisters had left home by that time and one domestic servant is listed. Mary Jones may have died in 1905 ,

John Hale & Cecilia Webb

Charles and Martha's son John Hale married Cecilia Webb on 20 November 1850 at Goldcliffe. They were both of full age. John was a farmer, son of Charles Hale, farmer. Cecilia was the daughter of Luke Webb, farmer.   

John and Cecilia sailed for New Orleans from Newport on the "Basque Sophia of Calais" arriving on 28 March 1851. They were travelling with John's elder brother Alfred (see above). Strangly both John Hale, aged 21 and his wife Cecilia, aged 23, were described as "already belonging" US residents!!. They had two children. 

• George W Hale. Born 1857 in Grant County, Winsconsin. 
• Mariah M Hale. Born 1858 in Grant County, Winsconsin.  Maria M Hale married John C Welsh on 26 May 1880 in Grant, Winsconsin. In 1880 they were living in Little Grant. John was a farmer and "Maria", aged 22, was keeping home. Also at the address was John W Hale, 24 year old famer. They were still at Little Grant in 1900 and 1905 where John was farming. Four children remained at home. In 1910 they were living at Hawk Point, Lincoln. John was a farmer. Mariah had no occupation. In 1920 they were back in Bloomington. John was a retired farmer. One son remained at home. Maria Martha Welsh died on 29 September 1928 in Bloomington. John C Welsh died on 27 April 1934 in Mount Hope, Bloomington. 

In 1860, John and Cecilia were living in Little Grant, Grant County. John was a 20 year old farmer of real estate valued at 800 and personal estate valued at 725. Son George was 2 years old.

In 1870 John and Cecilia were living in Bloomington where John was a butcher. The value of real estate owned was 4,000 and the value of personal estate was 2,000. Son George was 13 years old and daughter Mariah was 12 years old. 

Cecilia Hale died on 27 November 1876 aged 48 years in Bloomington. 

Whilst John and Cecilia's children seemed to have remained in the USA, John returned to the UK. It is possible that he married Jane Brock Sperrin on 7 August 1879 at St John's, Christchurch. John was a widower, farmer, the son of Charles Hale. Jane was a widower, the daughter of James Sperrin, farmer.  

In 1881 51 year old John and 55 year old Jane are farming Whitson Farm in Whitson. Ten years later, in 1891, they are both still farming there. 

John Hale died on 13 March 1901. Jane was still living at Whitson Farm when the census was taken. Also at the address is Martha Allen described as a "sick nurse". It's not clear whether she was there for John or Jane. 

Jane Brock Hale of The Lodge, Whitsun died on 14 December 1916.  Probate was granted to Matthew Hale, farmer and Ellen Hale (wife of Matthew Hale). 

Annice Hale

in 1851 Charles and Martha's daughter "Annis" Hale, aged 19, was still living at home with her parents at Nash, Tatton.  

I can find no trace of her in the 1861 to 1891 censuses. 

However it appears Annice has never married and she died in 1893 aged 61 years.  

Henry Ponting Hale & Selena Gammon 

Finally Charles and Martha's son Henry Ponting Hale appears to have emigrated to Australia. 

Henry Ponting Hale, born Nash, Monmouthshire, 24 year old labourer, son of Charles Hale, farmer and Martha Walters married Selena Gammon,  born Knole, Devon, 16 years old, daughter of Richard Gammon, blacksmith, and Ann Stokes married on 4 April 1860 in Geelong. Henry Ponting and Selena Gammon's marriage certificate has been posted on Ancestry.co.uk

Selena was one of a number of housemaids and other servants who arrived in Australia on the "Admiral Boxer" on 9 March 1857. She had been engaged by Mrs Sinclair at from 16 March 1857 at 25 shillings for 3 months. 

Research had suggested that Henry and Selena had eleven children, but this is one more than the ten suggested in his second marriage certificate!!

• Annis Amelia Hale. Born 29 August 1861 in Mount Duneed, Victoria. Annis married William James Trigg on 4 June 1879 in Geelong, Victoria. In 1894 they were living in Geelong. They had twelve children. In 1925 was living in Meredith, Corlo and William was a labourer. Annis died on 26 May 1936 in Meredith, Great Plains Shire, Victoria. In 1942 William was living at Ouyen, Victoria where he was farming. William Henry Trigg died on 7 June 1944 in Ouyen, Victoria. 
• Emily Ann Hale. Born August 1863 in Mount Moriac, Victoria. Emily died on 21 January 1864 in Gnarrewarre, Victoria.
• Henry Charles Hale. Born 1865 in Gnarwarre. Henry Charles Hale died later that year in 1865 in Victoria.  

• Charles Henry Hale. Born 15 April 1866 in Ceres, Geelong. Charles married Rachel Matthews in 1893. In 1903 they were living at Barrahool, Ceres, Victoria and Charles was farming. They had five children. Rachel died on 15 August 1943. Charles died on 28 November 1950 in Fitzroy, Yarra City. He was buried in Geelong. This photo of Charles and Rachel was posted on Ancestry.co.uk by mseem_1

• Alfred Richard Hale. Born 25 July 1868 in Ceres Victoria, Alfred married Alice Stokes Beck on 7 July 1897 in Geelong. They had two children. Alfred died on 6 March 1943 in Geelong. Ann Stokes Hale died on 15 August 1964 at Geelong. 

• William John Hale. Born 20 July 1870 in Ceres, Victoria. William married Catherine "Cath" Ellen Thomas in 1899 in Victoria. They had three children. In 1936 William and Catherine were living at Lara Lake, Geelong where William was farming. William John Hale died on 11 November 1937 in Glen Iris. Catherine died on 31 December 1941 in Geelong. William John Hale and Catherine are in the photograph below posted on Ancestry.co.uk by nevillejan

• Annie Maria Hale. Born 18 August 1872 in Ceres, Victoria. Annie married Samuel John Gugger in 1895. They had four children, the last of whom was born the year her father died. Samuel died on 27 April 1902 in Geelong, aged just 30 years old. In 1903 Annie and her children were living at Barrabool Hills where her sons were farming. Annie died on 13 May 1957 in Geelong.

• Martha Mary Hale. Born 15 March 1875 in Ceres, Victoria. Martha married Adam James McHarry in 1896 in Victoria. In 1908 they were living at Lrio, Cario Shore where Adam was a lime burner. They had four children plus an infant daughter who died the same day as Martha. Martha died on 16 June 1909 in Lara, Victoria. In 1914 and 1920 Adam was still farming at Lara Lake. Adam died on 28 March 1946. They were both buried in Springvale, Greater Dandenong City, Victoria.

• Emily Louisa Jane Hale. Born 9 November 1878 in Ceres, Victoria. Emily married Francis Philip Matthews in 1897 in Victoria. They had twelve children. In 1924 they were living at North Prentice, Rutherglen, Indi, Victoria, where Francis was farming. Francis died on 13 November 1938 in Corowa, Federation Council, New South Wales. Emily Louisa Jane Matthews, widow died on 18 August 1964 in Beechworth, Victoria. Emily is pictured below, aged 66 years. The photograph taken from Ancestry.co.uk was supplied by Erwin Matthews, grandson of Emily Louisa Jane Hale.

• Florence Selina Hale. Born 30 May 1880 in Ceres, Victoria.  Florence married Henry Edward Francis Crook in 1900 in Victoria. In 1914 they were living at Diamond Creek, Corio, Victoria. Henry was a orchardist. Florence was on home duties. They had four children. In 1931 Henry and Florence were living at 3, Fitzroy Street, Geelong. Henry was a labourer. Henry died on 14 November 1954 in Geelong. Florence died on 30 March 1959 in Geelong, Victoria. The photograph below taken from Ancestry.co.uk is supplied by Erwin Matthews. 

• Lottie Margaret Hale. Born 1884 in Victoria. Lottie died on 23 June 1890 in Colac, Victoria. She was buried in Colac Cemetary.

Selena Hale died on 19 April 1886 in Ceres, Greater Geelong City, Victoria . She was buried in Barrabool Hills Cemetery.

Henry remarried on 18 September 1888 at Highton, Barrabool, Victoria. Henry was a widower with eight living children and two who had died. He was a farmer, son of Charles Hale and Martha Walters. HIs second wife was Margaret Henry, spinster, a dressmaker, daughter of Thomas Henry, farmer and Isabella Rooney. . 

Henry Ponting Hale of Banabool Hills died on 15 January 1894. 

Margaret remarried in 1908. Her second husband was Edward Ash. Edward had been born in 1834 in Swanbourne. Bucks. He had emigrated to Australia with his family arriving on 21 July 1844 on the "Dale Park".  He had been married previously, possibly twice, his second wife deceased on 22 June 1908. Edward died on 10 October 1913 in Geelong. He was buried in Highton, Geelong in an unmarked grave. Probate, which describes him as a retired butcher, was granted to Margaret Ash, widow of 39, Collins Street. Geelong West. 

Margaret Ash, widow, died in 12 November 1934 in Geelong, Victoria.