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Surnames: Collis, Bentall
Classification: Query
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Hi Alison,
I am a descendent of one of Sarah's brothers (Samuel Collis).
Yes she did marry a Richard Chaplin.
I can only account for 5 children - Henry, Benjamin Granger, Ellen, Ann Agnes and Sarah
C.
Richard & Sarah were married 22 Nov 1814 at Pebmarsh.
Sarah ran a private school for girls with the help of daughters Ellen and Ann. Sarah
returned to help Ann in the 1880's.
From the scant information I have gathered, neither Ellen or Sarah married.
Richard was of Independent faith.
The 1851 census is a little difficult to decipher, but states Richard was born at
Ridgewell. His age 75 or 71, 65 or 61. Take your pick. The heavy pencil work suggests 75,
which aligns with the information below.
There was a Richard Chaplin baptised at Abbess Roding Independent church 5 June 1775. Also
a brother Joseph in 1773, father Henry.
If any person can shed some light and confirm (or otherwise)Richard's ancestry, I
would be very greatful.
Barry Collis from Oz