Hi all,
I discovered that my g.g.grandfather Edwin John Chant (1846 - 1920) was a builder, born in
Odcombe, Somerset, as was his wife Elizabeth Cole (1849 - 1930). It would seem likely
that Edwin's parents - Robert Chant and Harriet - are also from Odcombe.
Elizabeth Cole's mother - Caroline - was also born in Odcombe circa 1826. I assume
Elizabeth's father - Henry Cole - was also born in the area. Also, Henry Cole and
Caroline appear to have had at least three other children: Eliza C. Cole (b.1845),
Charles Cole (b. 1859) (both born in Islington, Middlesex) and a daughter who married
someone whose surname is Pope, and had a daughter - Ethel M. Pope (b.1880 in Hackney,
Middlesex).
I also think that the Pardy whom Lydia Chant (Edwin's daughter) married was one of the
Pardy family living in Odcombe at the time of the 1881 census.
Anyone recognise these people?
Regards,
Victoria Freeman