Mary Louisa Jefferis

F, b. 24 September 1903
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Mona Eileen Jefferis

F, b. 9 June 1934, d. 26 August 2001
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Percy William Jefferis

M, b. 1873, d. 1 August 1907
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  • Percy William Jefferis was born in 1873.
  • He was the son of Lewis Jefferis and Julia Wise Eames.
  • Percy William Jefferis died on 1 August 1907.
  • Percy was buried in Willesden, London Borough of Brent, Greater London, England.

Phyllis Jefferis

F, b. March 1917
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  • Phyllis Jefferis's birth was registered in the West Hampshire, an unknown place Registration District in the March 1917 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Lilian Arrenberg Jefferis.
  • Her marriage, at 25 years and 3 months, to Charles Frederick Bannister was registered in the June 1942 Quarter in Southend Registration District.

Rhoda Jefferis

F, b. 1866
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  • Rhoda Jefferis was born in 1866 in Longwood, York.
  • She was the daughter of John Jefferis and Rhoda Taylor.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Rhoda Jefferis was living in the household of John Jefferis and Rhoda Taylor in Lower Oldfield, Honley, York. John is shown as a 76 year old Woollen Manufacturer born Alton, Hampshire living with his wife Rhonda 49 born Longwood, York, a wool weaver and their daughters Rhoda 15 born Longwood, York, a wool weaver and Hannah aged 9 born Honley York, a scholar.

  • At the age of 17 years, Rhoda Jefferis married Benjamin Waddington in December 1883 in Huddersfield, West Riding.
  • Rhoda Jefferis and Benjamin Waddington appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Longwood, Yorkshire. Rhhoda is shown as a 35 year old woollen weaver born Huddlesfield, Yorkshire, Ben is shown as a36 year old drain pipe layer, born Huddlesfield. Charlie is a 17 year old railway clerk and Doris is 3 both born Huddlesfield.

  • Rhoda Jefferis appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911.

Children of Rhoda Jefferis and Benjamin Waddington

Richard Jefferis

M, b. December 1798, d. 21 March 1799
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  • Richard Jefferis was born in December 1798 in Alton.
  • He was the son of Thomas Jeffery Jefferis and Ann Kemp.
  • Richard Jefferis died on 21 March 1799 in Alton.

Robert Jefferis

M, b. 16 February 1806
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  • Robert Jefferis was born on 16 February 1806.
  • He was the son of Thomas Jeffery Jefferis and Ann Kemp.
  • Robert Jefferis was baptized on 16 October 1807 in Alton, Hampshire.
  • He witnessed the marriage of Mary Elizabeth Jefferis and Edward Baigent on 4 June 1829 in Alton, Hampshire; Mary and Edward were married by licence. Witnesses were Robert Jefferis, George Tiffin (?) Mary Binstead and Ann Masting(?)
  • His marriage, at 61 years and 6 months, to Lucy Baker was registered in the September 1867 Quarter Registration District.
  • Robert Jefferis was widowed in December 1874 when died Lucy died.
  • At the age of 69 years, 1 month and 20 days, Robert Jefferis married Martha Etherington on 5 April 1875 in Trotten, Sussex.
  • Robert Jefferis appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 25 Northumberland Road, Southhampton, St Mary, Hampshire. Robert is shown as a 75 year old retired farmer born Alton, living with his wife Martha aged 30 born Sussex and their three year old daughter Elizabeth M born Trotten Sussex.

Child of Robert Jefferis and Martha Etherington

Robert Kemp Jefferis

M, b. 18 January 1837, d. 26 April 1897
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Robert Kemp Jefferis (1837-1897)
  • Robert Kemp Jefferis was born on 18 January 1837 in Alton, Hampshire, England.
  • He was the son of Henry Jefferis and Ann Sparshott.
  • Robert Kemp Jefferis was baptized on 22 February 1837 in Alton, Hampshire.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Robert Kemp Jefferis was living in the household of Henry Jefferis and Ann Sparshott in Alton, Hampshire. The census showes Henry 40, Ann 30, Ann Mary 11, Henry Sparshott 8, Lewis 6 and Robert Kemp aged 4. All born in County.

  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Robert Kemp Jefferis was living in the household of Henry Jefferis and Ann Sparshott in Lenton Street, Alton. Henry is shown as a 53 year old tanner employing 13 men born Alton and living with his wife Ann 45, born Lamberhurst, Anne M aged 21, Lewis 16, Robert K 14 all born Alton.

  • Robert Kemp Jefferis appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Upper Street, Farringdon. He was visiting the household of Elizabeth Eames, a widowed farmer and her family. His occupation was given as a foreign ? agent and his age shown as 27. Elizabeth may have been married to some relation of Julia Eames who had married Robert Kemp's brother in 1860 at Farringdon.

  • In 1862 he was Draper, Hampshire, ENGLAND.
  • At the age of 25 years, 4 months and 25 days, Robert Kemp Jefferis married Emily Ann Bright, daughter of Edward Bright and Mary Lockwood, on 12 June 1862 in St Margarets Church, Plumstead, Kent, England. Witnesses to the wedding were John Thorpe and Lucie Stone. Robert's profession was shown as a corn dealer. He was 25 years old, and Emily was 22. He lived in Hertford, she in Plumstead. Robert's father Henry was shown as a farmer, and Emily's father Edward Bright was also a farmer.
  • Robert Kemp Jefferis and Emily Ann Bright immigrated to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in January 1863. They came on the "Swiftsure" to the Port of Melbourne. Emily brought with her a sewing box that is still held by a family member today.
    Emily's sister Sarah Ellen and her husband Richard Lamb had arrived in Melbourne in 1858.
    The sewing box brought to Australia by Emily Ann Jefferis (nee Bright) when she and Robert Kemp Jefferis immigrated to Melbourne on the "Swiftsure" in 1863.

  • Emily and Robert lived in Melbourne for a time after their arrival in Australia. Their first child Margaret Lockwood was born there. She died when she was only 16 months old in Ballarat. A few months later their second child, Edith Mary was born while they were living in Ballarat.
  • On 29 March 1865,Robert Kemp Jefferis's daughter, Margaret Lockwood Jefferis was buried in Ballarat Cemetery at age 1.
  • On 22 January 1866 the following article appeared in the "The Argus"(Melbourne):- FAUDULENT CONVERSION.
    Robert Kemp Jefferies was charged with fraudulently converting to his own use, five Rod Jacket shares entrusted to him by a Mr. Thomas Sugden. The evidence of Sugden went to show that he had offered prisoner some Crysels and Red Jacket shares to raise money on. The prisoner pointed out that the Red Jacket shares wanted the signature of a director, and were valueless without it. This, the prisoner seems to have obtained ultimately, and then the conversion to his own use was alleged. The prosecutor admitted that a paper had been written out, with his consent, to be put on the door of the office in which they contemplated commencing business, ostensibly as share brokers, but actually as jobbers- the prisoner to find brains and experience as an equiva ent for some £200 in cash to be supplied by the prosecutor. On this paper were written the* words " Sugden and Jefferies, stock and sharebrokers. Loans negotiated." Prosecutor denied that he had entered into any regular agreement to become a partner with the prisoner, but admitted having said once or twice, when pressed, " we might as well go in to business together." On this Mr. M'Dermott based hiis defence, viz., that the prisoner and prosecutor were virtually if not legally partners, and the act was not a criminal one. During the examination of Mr. Dickson, of the firm of Dickson and Turnbull, share broker, tbe following " passage" occurred :
    Mr. M'Dermott.-Do not all the brokers in Ballarat act as jobbers as well ?
    Mr. Dickson.-They do, I believe. Mr.M'Dermott.-Do you? Mr. Dickson.-Yes, I do.
    Mr. M'Dermott.-I admire your candour in making the admission. Do you know any broker on Ballarat who does not combine jobbing with broking.'
    Mr. Dickson.-I do not.
    Mr. M'Dermott-They all do it on the sly ?
    Mr. Dickson.-They all do it, but perhaps not all on the sly.
    Mr. M'Dermott.-You make no secret of it, but there are very few so candid as you.
    Mr, Dickson.-Oh, it is too well known that we all do it for any one to deny it at the Corner.
    Mr. M'Dermott.-I believe there is only one man on Ballarat who has had the courage and honesty publicly to avow himself a broker and jobber combined? Mr. Dickson.-Yes.
    Mr. M'Dermott.-In fact, the half of you could not make a living at the Corner at legitimate broking?
    Mr. Dickson.-Not daring the present bad times, at any rate.
    Before leaving the case with tbe Bench, Mr. M'Dermott drew attention to the fact that, by the 96tb clause of the Justices of the Peace Consolidation Act, no prisoner was allowed to say anything to his defence, nor to be heard by counsel, nor yet to call witnesses. The Bench felt sure this was never intended, and were prepared to hear witnesses if the prisoner had any to call.. Mr. M'Dermott said he had none. It was one of those peculiar capes in which it was almost impossible for a prisoner to get witnesses; but if the Bench would receive his client's statement, they might feel warranted in doing as the Fitzroy Bench had done in the case of Jones v. Wood, viz, giving more evidence to the statement of the defendant than to the oath of the prosecutor. If his client had been a member of Parliament, no doubt he would have had the same advantage that an M.P, had a few days ago at Daylesford, where the bench of justice was packed; but the prisoner had to rely solely upon the merits of his case. The bench finally committed the prisoner for trial, but he was allowed bail in two sureties of £50 each, or one of £100."
  • According to family hearsay, Robert would leave Emily and go searching for gold. She often didn't know his whereabouts and it seems it was a habit he got into during their early married life. He must have left Emily and Edith in Ballart, possibly to avoid a jail sentence, while he travelled to Queensland. On 3 September Emily placed the following advertisement in the Brisbane Courier Mail. It ran until at least the 15th September 1866
    Mr Robert Kemp Jefferis of Alton Hampshire - Dear Roby, please send for me at once - Emily, Creswick's Road, Ballarat.
  • Robert Kemp Jefferis and Emily Ann Bright moved to Central Queensland in 1867.Robert must have "sent for" Emily, or returned for her himself because the small family travelled overland to Rockhampton meeting only one bushranger according to family hearsay.
  • Between 1867 and 1882 he was the paymaster for O'Rourke & Sharry, Central Railway Line Contractors, Rockhampton.
  • Between 1867 and 1882 they lived in various places along Central Railway Line. During this time five more children were born, three boys and two girls.
  • On 29 October 1867 he was shown as a miner at the time of his son Harrington's birth at in Bouldercombe, Queensland.
  • On 6 July 1870 he was a still a miner at the time of Sarah Ellen's birth in Three Mile Creek.
  • In 1873 he was a digger when daughter Ann was born.
  • In 1875 he was a clerk, having given up prospecting, when Lewis Bright was born in Seven Mile Creek.
  • In 1876 he was now an engineer at the time of Henry's birth.
  • At the time of their son Henry's death on 11 October 1876 Robert Kemp Jefferis and Emily Ann Bright lived in Kent Street, Rockhampton, Queensland. Robert Kemp's occupation is shown as a railway contractor.
  • On 25 July 1878 Henry Jefferis, Robert Kemp's father, died in Alton. (Was Robert included in the will? Did he receive any monies?)
  • About 1882 Robert Kemp Jefferis and Emily Ann Bright moved to Bundaberg . Edith's orbituary noted that she had come to Bundaberg 39 years before her death - probably about the time of the birth of their daugther Edith's baby, Bessie.
  • On 2 December 1885 Robert Kemp Jefferis lived in Electra Street, Bundaberg. At the time of Sarah Ellen's death Robert Kemp's occupation was noted as a clerk.
  • In 1893, family hearsay has it that the old Jefferis family home in Kent Street Rockhampton was washed away during the floods. There is a photo of the home in the Red School Reader of c 1835.
    Another story is that Grandfather Jefferis would disappear without telling anyone where he was going - and usually it was to the gold fields. It seems the gold fever never left his blood.

  • On 13 May 1895 Robert Kemp Jefferis lived in Electra Street, Bundaberg. Roberts occupation was shown as a draper.
  • Robert Kemp Jefferis died on 26 April 1897 in Woowoonga Creek, Biggenden, Queensland, at age 60. Robert's occupation is given as fisherman, he died from cancer of the groin. His living children are noted as Edith Mary 32, Annie 24 and Arthur 19.
  • Robert was buried on 27 April 1897 in Degiblo Cemetery, Queensland. A small obituray for him appeared in the Maryborough Colonist on 8 May 1897. The name details were incorrect but it read:- "On Monday king death paid us another visit and took with him to his last home, and old gentleman by the name of KEMP, who has arrived on a visit from Bundaberg to his daughter, Mrs Chambers, a resident of the Woowoonga Scrub, on Saturday last. Mr KEMP, who was over 60 years of age, had been ailing for a long time, having been an inmate of the Bundaberg Hospital for nearly nine months. The funeral took place at the Woowoonga Cemetery on Monday, and was attended by a number of sympathising friends."
    Gravestone of Robert Kemp Jeffeis and his granddaughter Bessie Jefferis - Degilbo Cemetery
  • A stain glass window, dedicated to Emily and Robert Kemp was erected in the Anglican Church by their children.
    Stain Glass window in the Anglican Church, Bundaberg, dedicated to Emily Ann Bright and Robert Kemp Jefferis


  • His granddaughter Gert Norman recorded some stories about her grandfather Robert Kemp.
    "Unfortunately I didn't know either of my Grandfathers; both had passed away before my time. I shall endeavor to tell you about the one we heard the most about ......................
    He was my mother's father and his name was Robert Kemp Jefferis. He was born in Hampshire, England, on 18 January 1837. When he grew up his occupation was a draper. At the age of 25 he married Emily Ann Bright. Apparently they must have had the urge to see the world, or at least Australia, because they came out here for their honeymoon. It seems they settled in Melbourne for some time as their first child Margaret Lockwood was born there on 19 November 1863. Unfortunately , her life was very short, as she died on 28 March 1865. They were living in Ballarat when their second child, Edith Mary, came into the world on 17 November, 1865. (She died in Maryborough 16 May 1940).
    Once again Grandfather wanted to move. He walked from Ballarat to Rockhampton, the journey taking three months. One of the stories I heard of his journey was his meeting a bush ranger who was a Scotsman named McPherson. This incident happened near where Miriam Vale now is. (This would be a story in itself. They said McPherson wasn't really a bad man but he played great tricks on the Police.)
    Grandfather found work in Rockhampton, and was paymaster on the Central Railway for sometime. My mother passed on to me stories of this time. She said that during a flood in the Dawson River, a wall of their house was used as a makeshift raft to rescue people. The Dawson in full flood was nine miles wide.
    The thirst for gold must have been in his veins, as he would go off prospecting. Some places mentioned to me were the Crocodile Diggings, now known as Bouldercombe, and the Gladstone area. During this time other children were born, Harrington, Sarah Ellen, Anne, Lewis Bright, Henry and Arthur.
    Later the family moved to Bundaberg to live. Although theirs was a family of eight children many were lost as infants, which I'm sure was due to the harsh living conditions they had in the Central District. Edith (my Mother) Anne and Arthur were the only ones to reach adulthood and marry. Neither Anne nor Arthur had a family. I am the youngest of my Mother's children and my sisters are Ellen and Edith Mary; my two brothers are Henry Arthur William and John Bright.
    Grandfather's health had declined and he died a comparatively young man on 25 April 1897, during a visit to my mother who was now married to Sampson Henry Chambers and living in the Biggenden District. His remains were put to rest in the Degilbo Cemetery.
    The only photo I have seen of him shows a fine looking man, with dark brown eyes, hair tinged with gray, and a long snow white beard."

Children of Robert Kemp Jefferis and Emily Ann Bright

Robert Percy Jefferis

M, b. 23 April 1873
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Robert Percy Jefferis (1873 - ) Son of James Eggar Jefferis and Jane Louisa Webb
  • Robert Percy Jefferis was also known as Percy.
  • He was baptized on 23 April 1873 in Alton, Hampshire.
  • He was the son of James Eggar Jefferis and Jane Louisa Webb.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Robert Percy Jefferis was living in the household of Jane Louisa Webb in Bell Street, Henly on Thames, Oxfordshire. Louisa is shown as a 34 year old widow, no occupation living with Percy aged 8, and Alice aged 4 and a servant Keziah Midgly aged 14.

  • Robert Percy Jefferis immigrated to Queensland on 29 March 1891. The immigration list shows he was 23 years old but his correct age was 18. He travelled on the Jelunga His brother Henry Samuel was likely already in Queensland at that time. Robert arrived a few months before Henry Samuel's marriage to Catherine Prior. According to the 1897 Tennyson Birthday Book (presumed owned by Robert) he landed at Rockhampton on 2 April 1891.
    Tennyson Birthday Book similar to the one in which Robert Percy Jefferis wrote the dates he landed in Rockhampton and left Rockhampton for South Africa.
  • In a letter written around the time of her marriage, to Robert Percy in Australia on 18 February 1897, his sister Ethel Moorel (Alice Ethel Jefferis) refers to Harry (their brother Henry Samuel Eggar Jefferis) and says "When both my dear brothers are rich enough to come to England how gladly they will be welcomed."
  • At the age of 25 years, 2 months and 22 days, Robert Percy Jefferis married Caroline Jones, daughter of Hugh Jones and Margaret Bailey, on 15 July 1898 in Rockhampton, Queensland. According to family hearsay the marriage was "out of necessity". Caroline must have been planning to marry Robert Percy for some time as she had received a telegram on 6 April 1898, three months before the wedding, from a former boyfriend Albert J Body regarding her marriage: "My advice don't do so. Letter first mail". Robert Percy was a labourer at the time of his marriage.
  • Robert Percy Jefferis's and Caroline Jones's first child, Ethel Ivy Eggar Jefferis (known as Ivy) was born 13 March 1899 in Rockhampton. Her father's occupation was shown as a labourer on her birth certificate.
  • On 1 October 1901 Robert Percy, Caroline and Ivy left Rockhampton for Sydney on their way to South Africa.
  • Robert Percy Jefferis's second child Arthur Douglas Eggar Jefferis was born 1 January 1905 in Kimberley, South Africa. Robert Percy's occupation was shown as a mechanical engineer on Arthur's birth certificate.
  • In 1906 Ivy received the Longfellow birthday book for Christmas from her father, Robert Percy or her aunt Alice Ethel Jefferis (Ethel Moore). [A Longfellow birthday book is a book with a saying for each day of the year and a place for friends and relatives to sign their name on their birthday. In this book, there are quotes from the poems of Longfellow. Tennyson and Wordsworth also wrote similar books]. Ivy obviously used the book to collect the birth dates of her family members.
  • A few years after the birth of Arthur, Percy and Caroline separated. She returned to England with the children for a while, staying with Percy's family and impling she had left for her or Ivy's health's sake. She went back to South Africa but they returned to England on the SS Grantully Castle on May 1914. Both Caroline and Ivy then went to work in a munitions factory.
  • In 1931 he was a structural engineer at the time of his son Arthur's marriage.
  • In 1932, just before his grandaughter Barbara was born, her mother was sick and a letter of recommendation to the Maternity hospital was required. This was given by the secretary for De Beers Consolidated Ltd Mines suggesting that there is some connection between the diamond mine in South Africa and Robert Percy Jefferis. Family hearsay has it that Robert Percy remained in South Africa.

Children of Robert Percy Jefferis and Caroline Jones

Roy Jefferis

M, b. June 1920
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  • Roy Jefferis's birth was registered in the an unknown place , an unknown place Registration District in the June 1920 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Lilian Arrenberg Jefferis.

Samuel Jefferis

M, b. 30 June 1837
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Samuel Jefferis (1837- ). Son of James Jefferis and Mary Eggar
  • Samuel Jefferis's birth was registered in the Alton, Hampshire Registration District in the June 1837 Quarter.
  • He was baptized on 30 June 1837 in Alton, Hampshire.
  • He was the son of James Jefferis and Mary Eggar.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Samuel Jefferis was living in the household of James Jefferis and Sarah Webb in Cnr High and Market Street, Alton. James is shown as a 42 year old linen draper, born Alton, with 2 men, 2 apprentices. Sarah is aged 41 born Henley, Oxford, James E 15, Jane 9, Louisa M 1, Mary E 5 and Samuel 13 all born Alton.

Samuel Francis Jefferis

M, b. 7 August 1913
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Samuel Sparshott Jefferis

M, b. 3 October 1863, d. December 1936
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  • Samuel Sparshott Jefferis was born on 3 October 1863 in Alton.
  • He was the son of Henry Sparshott Jefferis and Elizabeth Mary Monk.
  • Samuel Sparshott Jefferis was baptized on 3 November 1863 in Alton, Hampshire.
  • He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 12 High Street, Ramsgate, Kent. Samuel is shown as an 18 year old drapers assistant born Alton, Hampshire. He is living in the premises of his employer Edward Marshall, along with 11 other employees.

  • He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Buckingham Palace Road, Belgrave, London. Shown as a drapers assistant living with over 50 more.
  • His marriage, at 31 years and 10 months, to Louisa Downes, daughter of Samuel Downes and Jane Unknown, was registered in the September 1895 Quarter, Kent Registration District.
  • Samuel Sparshott Jefferis and Louisa Downes appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Lambeth, London. Samuel is shown as a drapers silk buyer, aged 37, born Alton, Hampshire and Louisa as 38, born Macclesfield, Cheshire. Frank S is shown as a juvenile aged 11 (should be 1) years.

  • On 14 November 1918 Samuel & Louisa's son Frank, a cadet in the Hampshire Regiment, was killed. At the time they were living at "Brierley", Fitzharris Avenue, Bournemouth.
  • His death was recorded with the Bournemouth, Hampshire, Registration District in the December 1936 Quarter.

Child of Samuel Sparshott Jefferis and Louisa Downes

Sarah Jefferis

F, b. 28 February 1834, d. September 1901
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  • Sarah Jefferis was baptized on 28 February 1834 in Alton, Hampshire.
  • She was the daughter of James Jefferis and Mary Eggar.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Sarah Jefferis was living in the household of Martha Eggar in High Street, Titchfield. Martha as the 43 year old head of a Private School as is her sister Sarah , aged 52. Also at the school are Thomas Eggar aged 12, James A Eggar aged 11, both nephews, Mary E Eggar aged 7, a niece, and Samuel J Eggar aged 5 another nephew. Sarah Jefferis, a 27 year old niece is an assistant teacher there.

  • At the age of 32 years, Sarah Jefferis married John Baigent, son of Edward Baigent and Mary Elizabeth Jefferis, in 1867 in Alton, Hampshire. They were cousins - Sarah's father James and John's mother Mary Elizabeth being brother and sister.
  • Sarah Jefferis and John Baigent appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Poters Farm, East Worldham, Hampshire. John is shown as a 51 year old farmer of 1250 acres with 50 men and 12 boys born Binstead Hampshire. Sarah is shown as 47 years old born Alton. Their children Mary T aged 12 born East Worldham, Helen M aged 8, born East Worldham were living with them as did Mary C (E) Baigent, John's mother aged 72 born Alton, and Jane C (E) Baigent, aged 37 born Binstead, an annuitant. Servants and a governess also lived with them.

  • Her death was recorded with the Alton, Hampshire, Registration District in the September 1901 Quarter.

Children of Sarah Jefferis and John Baigent

Sarah Ellen Jefferis

F, b. 6 July 1870, d. 3 December 1885
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Sarah Ellen Jefferis. According to family hearsay this photo was taken just before Sarah died as result of complications from her burns. A lock of her hair was kept by her mother Emily in the sewing box that she had brought with her on her voyage to Australia. Sadly the lock of hair is now lost.
  • Sarah Ellen Jefferis was also known as Nellie.
  • She was born on 6 July 1870 in Three Mile Creek, Crocodile Diggings, Gladstone, Queensland. Her father Robert Kemp was the informat on her birth certificate and hi's occupation was shown as miner.
  • She was the daughter of Robert Kemp Jefferis and Emily Ann Bright.
  • Sarah Ellen Jefferis died on 3 December 1885 in Electra Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, at age 15. According to family lore Sarah had been burning rubbish in the yard when her dress caught fire. She received severe burns on her leg, which became infected. Just before her death the family had a photo taken of Sarah, and a lock of hair was placed in her mothers sewing box.
    Sarah was a dressmaker. Her father, Robert Kemp was the informant of her death and his occupation was given as a clerk. Her cause of death was from exhaustion caused from burns (accidental) received four weeks before.
    The sewing box brought to Australia by Emily Ann Jefferis (nee Bright) when she and Robert Kemp Jefferis immigrated to Melbourne on the "Swiftsure" in 1863.
  • Sarah was buried on 3 December 1885 in Grave A2 P809, Bundaberg General Cemetery, Bundaberg, Queensland. The grave headstone reads
    Emily Ann Jefferis died 15th Feb 1921 Aged 80 years
    Also her beloved daughter Sarah Ellen Died 3 Dec 1885 Aged 16 years At Rest
    Sarah's brother Arthur is also buried at the site.
    Gravestone of Emily Ann Jefferis and her daughter Sarah Ellen Jefferis. Bundagerg Cemetery

Sarah Kate Jefferis

F, b. 21 December 1864, d. 28 May 1872
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  • Sarah Kate Jefferis was born on 21 December 1864 in Alton.
  • She was the daughter of Henry Sparshott Jefferis and Elizabeth Mary Monk.
  • Sarah Kate Jefferis was baptized on 20 January 1865 in Alton, Hampshire.
  • Sarah Kate Jefferis died on 28 May 1872 at age 7.
  • Her death was recorded with the Edmonton, Totterham, Kent, Registration District in the June 1872 Quarter.

Thomas Jefferis

M, b. 11 June 1739, d. circa 1798
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  • Thomas Jefferis was baptized on 11 June 1739 in Fordingbridge. (possibly the son of Henry.)
  • At the age of 22 years and 8 months, Thomas Jefferis married Martha Jeffrey, daughter of Thomas Jeffrey and Ann Ridge, on 11 February 1762 in Froyle, Hampshire. Thomas was from Fordingbridge, a common brewer, aged 21. She was from Bonhams in Neatham near Froyle aged 21.
  • Thomas Jefferis left a will on 2 March 1798. Thomas appointed his younger son William as his sole executer. In his will he mentions the 1000 pound lent to his son Thomas is to be paid from the 1500 pound left to him. He also mentions a black boy in Fordingbridge, that his son Thomas is to have no claim on him. He also mentions a marriage bond of 1762 made when he married Martha Jeffrey who was not mentioned in the will (assume she had died before the will was made.)
  • Thomas Jefferis died circa 1798.
  • Thomas was buried in Fordingbridge, Hampshire.

Children of Thomas Jefferis and Martha Jeffrey

Thomas Jeffery Jefferis

M, b. 1 October 1764, d. July 1825
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  • Thomas Jeffery Jefferis was born on 1 October 1764.
  • He was the son of Thomas Jefferis and Martha Jeffrey.
  • Thomas Jeffery Jefferis was baptized on 24 October 1764 in Fordingbridge, Hampshire.
  • In 1792 Thomas was said to be "of the Tything of Neatham" ie owner Neatham, witnesses Benjamin Fielder and Richard Marshall. He was living, if only temperorily, with his mother's family. Possiblly lived/owned 64 High Street late 18th Century.
  • At the age of 27 years, 4 months and 25 days, Thomas Jeffery Jefferis married Ann Kemp, daughter of Dr Robert Kemp and Mary Paice, on 26 February 1792 in Alton, Hampshire.
  • On 14 April 1792 Thomas Jeffery Jefferis and Ann Kemp lived in Market Square, Alton. The conveyance of the property of "Lady Place" mentions Thomas Jeffery Jefferis of Alton and Ann (daughter of Robert Kemp jun, apothecary and surgeon.)
    This photo was taken on 24 June 1919, Alton. A vacant building site is being used as a market known as Market Square. The 18th Century house "Lady Place" in the corner of Market Square was aquired at the site of a proposed new library. However, it was demolished and the site was incorporated into a car park. From the book "Bygone Alton"
  • In 1798 his father's will mentions a loan of 1,000 pound to be taken out of the 1,500 pound left to him. He was not an executor of the will. The will also specified that Thomas Jeffrey was not to" make a claim on the black boy in Fordingbridge."
  • On 13 July 1798 the house and tanyard belonging to Thomas was valued, according to the Poor Rate book as RV 18 pound.
    House that once belonged to Thomas J Jefferis, Lenton Street, Alton - c1900. From the book "Bygone Alton"
  • In 1800 Thomas paid a land tax on 13 shillings for the house and yard. He was also mentioned again in the conveyance of "Lady Place" property. He was also a church warden in Alton.
  • In 1801 Thomas's house and tanyard attracted a rate of RV 24 pound (Poor Rate book), and in 1803 the rate was 26 pound and 10 shillings. In 1808 the land tax was again 13 shillings.
  • In 1804Thomas Jeffery Jefferis was named as a beneficiary of Elizabeth Jeffrey's will. Elizabeth named her nephew Thomas Jeffery Jefferis as the sole executer. He was also left the remainer of her estate after legacies had been paid after he death in 1811.
  • On 25 September 1809 the Hampshire Chronical reported that (F?) T Jefferis had received a games certificate for Alton.
  • Thomas Jeffery Jefferis and Ann Kemp had eleven children .Thomas Jeffery 1792 (who was mentally disabled), Ann 1793, William 1795, Henry 1797, Richard 1798 (died an infant), George 1800, Charles 1802, John 1804, Robert 1806, Mary Elizabeth 1807 and James 1809.
  • On 2 March 1812 Thomas obtained a Counterpart lease for 10 years by University trustees under the will of Lady Sadleir to Thomas Jeffrey Jefferis of Alton, Hampshire, of its share of tithes in Neatham. This lease was formerly held by his brother in law Thomas Jeffery and was taken up by his son Henry Jefferis who renewed it in 1828.
  • On 2 June 1812 The poor rate tax was again 26 pounds, 10 shillings for the house and tanyard.
  • On 28 March 1814 Thomas took out policy no 280522 with Royal Exchange Assurance - " on a house and Offices adjoining block and tiled site in the High Street Alton Afsd in the occup'n of the Widow Jeffery 300 pound."
  • In 1815 Thomas was noted as having two seats in the church.
  • In 1815 The appropriation of seats in the parish church listed two tanners, one of which was Thomas Jeffrey Jefferis.
  • In 1815 he and his family (except for Thomas Jeffery Jefferis) sat in a pew in the singing gallery (Curtis.)
  • Between 1816 and 1821 the Land tax paid by Thomas in 1816, was 13 shillings. In 1820, July 13 his RV poor rate tax was again 26 pounds and 10 shillings. Then in 1821 his land tax was again 13 shillings.
  • On 16 July 1822 Thomas Jeffery Jefferis lived in Alton. In the agreement for lease of tithes of Neatham, Thomas Jeffery Jefferis is noted as a tanner of Alton. No 25 Lenton Street, Brooklands, Curtis House + Thoms Jeffery and Henry Jefferies Tithes No 221.
  • He left a will in 1825. It was also proved in 1825. Thomas owned land and several houses as well as the tannery in Alton. His will secured money and a home for his widow as well as dividing his property among his children. His executors were his wife and sons George and Henry.
  • Thomas Jeffery Jefferis died in July 1825 in Alton at age 60. He was said to be 60 years old when he died.
  • Thomas was buried on 15 July 1825 in Alton Cemetery.

Children of Thomas Jeffery Jefferis and Ann Kemp

Thomas Jeffery Jefferis

M, b. 2 October 1792, d. 22 August 1864
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  • Thomas Jeffery Jefferis was born on 2 October 1792.
  • He was the son of Thomas Jeffery Jefferis and Ann Kemp.
  • Thomas Jeffery Jefferis was baptized on 27 September 1793 in Alton, Hampshire, England. His sister Ann was baptised the same day.
  • The Kemp family bible was given to Thomas Jeffrey Jefferis (1792-1864) by his grandmother Mary Kemp (nee Paice) before her death presumedly in the early 1800's. It was passed on to his great great nephew Graham Jeffery Jefferis in December 1908. It was preserved by his daughter May (Marion) Tilley.
  • In 1815 the Church records indicate that Thomas, aged about 22, had two seats in the Church, while his parents and siblings sat in a pew in the singing gallery.
  • He was a tanner in Alton.
  • Thomas Jeffery Jefferis died on 22 August 1864 in Alton at age 71. He died a bachelor.
  • On 25 August 1864 an entry appeared in the Gunner Diary -"Poor old Thomas Jefferis is dead. No one was better known in the town than he, a poor half witted but very harmless man and everyone having a little joke with him." This probably explains why it was Henry and not Thomas who took over the tannery business from his father.
  • Thomas was buried on 27 August 1864 in Alton Cemetery.

Thomas Jeffrey Jefferis

M, b. 2 May 1828, d. March 1892
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  • Thomas Jeffrey Jefferis was baptized on 2 May 1828 in Hambleton, Hampshire.
  • He was the son of William Jefferis and Mary Ann Thorpe.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Thomas Jeffrey Jefferis was living in the household of William Jefferis and Mary Ann Thorpe in Hedges Yard, Westminster. William is shown as a 54 year old greengrocer, living with his wife Mary Ann, born Candover Hampshire aged 62, and son Thomas J aged 22, a green grocers porter and daughter Elizabeth aged 25.

  • His marriage, at 29 years and 9 months, to Arabella Reeves was registered in the March 1858 Quarter in East London, London Registration District.
  • Thomas Jeffrey Jefferis and Arabella Reeves appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 2 Gormes Cottage, Barnes, Surry. Thomas is shown as a 51 year old gardener, born Hambledon Hampshire. He is living with his 58 year old wife Ellen born Barnes, Surry and his 23 year old son George born St James, Middlesex, a schoolmaster.

  • His death was recorded with the Richmond South, Barnes, Surry, Registration District in the March 1892 Quarter.

Child of Thomas Jeffrey Jefferis and Arabella Reeves

William Jefferis

M, b. 6 August 1795, d. September 1875
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  • William Jefferis was born on 6 August 1795.
  • He was the son of Thomas Jeffery Jefferis and Ann Kemp.
  • William Jefferis was baptized on 27 June 1798 in Alton, Hampshire. Baptised same day as brother Henry.
  • At the age of 30 years, 3 months and 8 days, William Jefferis married Mary Ann Thorpe on 14 November 1825 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. The marriage allegation states that William was of Hambledon and a widower.
  • Between 1826 and 1827 William Jefferis was a farmer in West End, Hambledon.
  • He had two children .Elizabeth was baptised 18 Mar 1825 and Thomas Jeffery Jefferis (same name as grandfather and uncle) baptised 2 May 1828 both at Hambeton, Hampshire.
  • He and Mary Ann Thorpe appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Hedges Yard, Westminster. William is shown as a 54 year old greengrocer, living with his wife Mary Ann, born Candover Hampshire aged 62, and son Thomas J aged 22, a green grocers porter and daughter Elizabeth aged 25.

  • Between 1851 and 1861,his wife, Mary Ann Thorpe died in London. William is shown as a widower on the 1861 census.
  • William Jefferis appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Greenwich. William is shown as a 63 year old grower of vegetables, a widow, living with Ann Rider 36, governess and a Richard W aged 7. It is not clear if this Ricahrd is the son of the widow Ann Rider, or the son of William Jefferis. However, no birth registration can be found for a Richard W Jefferis. The is one ofr a Richard William Rider in June 1854 in Lambeth.

  • There is a death of a William Jefferis recorded in the London, an unknown place in September 1875, however, this may not be the correct date of death for thisWilliam Jefferis.The death registration shows he was 80 years old.

Children of William Jefferis and Mary Ann Thorpe

William Jefferis

M, b. 1772
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William Henry Jefferis

M, b. 28 August 1862
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  • William Henry Jefferis was born on 28 August 1862 in Alton.
  • He was the son of Henry Sparshott Jefferis and Elizabeth Mary Monk.
  • William Henry Jefferis was baptized on 24 September 1862 in Alton, Hampshire, England.
  • He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 36 Clarence Road, London, Middlesex. William is shown as an 18 year old boarder born Alton Hampshire. He is a grocer shopman living in the premises of John & Sarah Russel, Cheesemongers.

  • He appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Poplar, London. William is shown as a 48 year old born Alton, Hampshire.

Willie Jefferis

M, b. June 1868
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  • Willie Jefferis's birth was registered in the Huddersfield, Yorkshire West Riding Registration District in the June 1868 Quarter.
  • He was the son of John Jefferis and Rhoda Taylor.

Winifred Elizabeth Jefferis

F, b. March 1897
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  • Winifred Elizabeth Jefferis's birth was registered in the London, an unknown place Registration District in the March 1897 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Martin Jefferis and Elizabeth Arrenberg Montague.
  • Her marriage, at 21 years and 3 months, to Herbert Still was registered in the June 1918 Quarter Registration District.

Eliza Jeffery

F, b. circa 1806, d. 1832
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  • Eliza Jeffery was born circa 1806.
  • Eliza Jeffery married William Bird on 1 May 1825 in Carrisbrooke, Isle of Wight, England.
  • Eliza Jeffery died in 1832 in Trichinopoly, India.
  • Eliza was buried in St John's Church, Trichinopoly. She was buried with her baby daughter Fanny.

Children of Eliza Jeffery and William Bird

Geroge Jeffery

M, b. 1850
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  • Geroge Jeffery was born in 1850 in Middle Chinnock, Somerset.
  • He was the son of William Jeffery and Elizabeth Napper.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Geroge Jeffery was living in the household of William Jeffery and Elizabeth Napper in Middle Chinnock, Somerset. William is shown as a 38 year old dealer in fish, living with his wife Elizabeth 33, a sail cloth weaver born Middle Chinnock, and her two children from a previous marriage Walter HOCKEY, 10 an ag labourer born West Chinnock and Hannah 7 born Middle Chinnock and a son by William, George JEFFERY aged 1 born Middle Chinnock.

William Jeffery

M, b. 1813
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  • William Jeffery was born in 1813.
  • His marriage, at 35 years, to Elizabeth Napper was registered in the June 1848 Quarter in Yeovil, Somerset Registration District.
  • William Jeffery and Elizabeth Napper appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Middle Chinnock, Somerset. William is shown as a 38 year old dealer in fish, living with his wife Elizabeth 33, a sail cloth weaver born Middle Chinnock, and her two children from a previous marriage Walter HOCKEY, 10 an ag labourer born West Chinnock and Hannah 7 born Middle Chinnock and a son by William, George JEFFERY aged 1 born Middle Chinnock.

Child of William Jeffery and Elizabeth Napper

Ann Jeffrey

F, b. circa 1727, d. 7 May 1806
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  • Ann Jeffrey was born circa 1727.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Jeffrey and Ann Ridge.
  • Ann Jeffrey died on 7 May 1806 in Froyle.
  • Ann was buried in St Mary of the Assumption Church, Froyle. The inscription on her tomb reads "(Double stone) ANN JEFFREY who died May 7 1806 aged 79 years.
    ELIZABETH JEFFREY who died Feb 25th 1811 aged 78 years."

Elizabeth Jeffrey

F, b. 29 July 1700
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  • Elizabeth Jeffrey was baptized on 29 July 1700 in Froyle.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Jeffrey and Joan Newman.
  • On 30 April 1706 Elizaeth was left 60 pound by her uncle John Newman of Bonhams at Froyle.
  • Elizabeth Jeffrey was named as a beneficiary of John Newman's will. He left his sister Joan Jeffrey's children Elizabeth and Martha 60 pound each.
  • At the age of 21 years, Elizabeth Jeffrey married Thomas Earwacker in 1722.
  • Elizabeth was buried in 1740.