Family: William Goninan/Goninnon / Grace Hosking / GONINAN, KFWD-6G8

Family Matters - 14.The Family of William and Grace Goninan

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William Goninan

Parents:-  Richard Goninan and Mary Ann Tellam

William was baptised at Crowan Church on the 1^st April 1819.

He married Grace Hosking on the 18^th July 1842 at St Just Parish Church. Both made their mark. At that time William was living in Churchtown, St Just. Grace was a spinster, aged 21 and also living in Churchtown. Grace’s father was John Hosking, a husbandman. The witnesses were John Hosking and John Tregear.

William died in 1884 and was buried at Gwithian Church on the 20^th February. There is a gravestone. Grace died in 1894.

Children:- Grace, Mary Jane, William, Ann, Elizabeth, Alice, Catherine Frances, Jennifer, Martha, Frances Hosking and Louisa. All of the children were born in Gwithian Parish.

Grandchildren 

Children of Grace and William Henry Goninan:- William Henry, Catherine Jane, Marah Hannah, Edward John and Grace Emily

Children of Mary Jane Goninan and Arthur Oats:- Grace Ann, Bessie, James, Elizabeth Mary, Jane, John and Arthur

Children of William Goninan and Margaret Grenfell:- Grace, Elizabeth Ann (alias Laura), Margaret Jane, Thomas Henry, Edward John, William, Richard, Minnie and William. It’s thought the first William died as a baby.

Children of Ann Goninan and Edward Roberts:- William Edward, Beatrice, Annie, Richard John and Mary Pooley

Children of Elizabeth Goninan and Joseph Whitford:- Catherine Emily, Charles Henry, William, Joseph, John

Children of Alice Goninan and Nicholas Rowe:- William Nicholas, Martha Goninan, Kate, Thomas, Charles, Mary Jane, John, James Henry, Grace and Alice Ann

Children of Catherine Francis Goninan and Joseph Crewes:- Annie Jane, Kate (Catherine Francis), Grace, Ethel Mary, Joseph Henry, Elizabeth, Sydney, William and Ernest

Children of Jennifer Goninan and Stephen Barnes:- Grace Ann, Esther Jane, Mary (Minnie), William Ernest, Amy Wearne, John Henry, Violet May and Stephen

Children of Martha Goninan and Charles Remphrey:- Martha, Charles, Charles and Ruth

Children of Louisa Goninan and Frederick Cock:- Thomas, John Hosking,Charles and Dessie (Trydesomeor)

Children of Louisa Goninan and James Harris:- Irene, James and Francis Lesley

Census:-

1841   William, a miner, was lodging with James Sheer in Priness Street, Bosorne New Downs in St Just

1851   William and Grace were living in Prazelore, Gwithian Parish with their children Grace, Mary Jane, William, Ann and Elizabeth. William was a copper miner and his birth place was given as Camborne. Grace and the children were all born in Gwithian Parish.

1861 Living in Connor Downs. William was still a copper miner but his birth place is now given as Gwinear.  The following children were living at home, Grace,Mary, Elizabeth, Alice, Catherine, Jane (Jennifer) and Martha. Two other children, William and Ann are in the house of their grandparents, John and Mary Hosking who must have moved back to Gwithian from St Just.

William jnr was an agricultural labourer whilst Grace, Mary and Ann were mine workers although Ann was only eleven.

1871  Living in Prazelore. William was now a tin miner and his birth place is given as Crowan (which is probably right). At home are Elizabeth, Alice, Catherine, Jennifer, Martha and Louisa. Grace, Mary Jane and Ann are all married. William is probable in Cleater Moor where he was married in 1872. Another child, Frances Hosking, had been born in 1862 but died the same year and was buried at Gwithian

1881  Living at Connor Downs. William was a copper miner and his birth place is given as Crowan. Only one child, Louisa, was at home. Elizabeth, Alice, Jennifer and Martha have married. Catherine is unaccounted for.

1891  Grace, now a widow, was living at Connerton in Connor Downs. With her are Frederick and Louisa Cock (her daughter) and their two children

The Children:-

Grace Goninan

Parents:-  William Goninan and Grace Hosking

Grandparents:- Richard Goninan and Mary Ann Tellam

Grace was baptised at Gwinear Church on the 12^th May 1844

She married her cousin William Henry Goninan (son of Edward) on the 6^th Sept 1863 at Gwithian Church. Both were living in Connor Downs.

Grace died in 1880 and was buried at Gwithian on the 8^th September

Children – William Henry, Catherine Jane, Marah Hannah Williams, Edward John and Grace Emily

Census

1851     Grace was with her parents, William and Grace, in Prazelore, Gwithian

1861     Living in Connor Downs with her parents – she was a mine worker

1871     Living with William Henry (copper miner) and their children, William Henry jnr,  Catherine J,  and Mary Anna (Marah Hannah). All the children were born in Gwithian Parish.

Mary Jane Goninan

Parents:-  William Goninan and Grace Hosking

Grandparents:- Richard Goninan and Mary Ann Tellam

Mary Jane was baptised at Gwinear Church on the 14^th Sept 1845

She married Arthur Oats at Gwithian Church on the 4^th Dec 1864. They were both living in Connor Downs and they both made their mark. Arthur was 21 and a miner. His father, James Oats was also a miner. The witnesses were William and James Hosking.

Mary Jane died in 1882. Arthur married Mary Plynt in 1884

Children – Grace Ann, Bessie, James, Elizabeth Mary, Jane, John and Arthur. All the children were born in Gwithian

Census

1851  Mary was living with her parents in Prazelor in Gwithian Parish

1861  With her parents in Connor Downs. Mary was a mine worker.

1871   Mary and Arthur were living in Camborne with their children, Grace, Bessie, James and Elizabeth

1881  Living at 28 Carnarthen Street, Camborne with their children,  Grace, Bessie, James, Elizabeth, Jane, John and Arthur

William Goninan

Parents:-  William Goninan and Grace Hosking

Grandparents:- Richard Goninan and Mary Ann Tellam

William was baptised at Gwinear Church on the 5^th September 1847

He married Margaret Grenfell at St John Church, Cleator Moor, Cumberland on the 27^th July 1872.  They were living at 2 Fletcher Street and they both made their mark. Margaret’s father was Thomas Grenfell, a miner. William was also a miner, The witnesses were Richard and Elizabeth Ann Grenfell.

At some point between 1878 and 1880 William and Margaret migrated to the Upper Michigan.

William died in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the 22^nd April 1902.

Margaret died on the 29^th Nov 1907 in Arlecdon near Whitehaven probably on a visit to her sister.

Children:-  (US dates are uncertain)

Grace                    reg Whitehaven 1873

Elizabeth Ann        reg Whitehaven 1874  (alias Laura)

Margaret Jane       reg Whitehaven 1876

Thomas Henry        reg Whitehaven 1878

Edward John          28^th Aug 1880 Michigan

William (1⁾             17^th April 1883 Breitung, Michigan died July

Richard                 17^th April 1883 Breitung, Michigan    (probably twins)

Minnie                   17^th May 1887 Ironwood, Michigan

William (2)             11^th Aug 1888 Michigan

Census

1851  William was living with his parents, William and Grace, in Prazelore, Connor Downs together with his siblings, Grace, Mary, Ann and Elizabeth

1861  Still in Prazelore but living with his grandparents, John and Mary Hosking together with his sister Ann. William, now aged 13, was an agricultural labourer.

1871  Not found in 1871 but probably in Cleator Moor where he was married in the following year.

1880 William and Margaret were in Franklin, Houghton, Upper Michigan with their four children,  Grace, Elizabeth, Margaret and Thomas. All four children had been born in England.

1901  In 1896 or thereabouts William and Margaret and family moved to Rossland, Kootenay,British Columbia. On the 1901 Canadian Census William is described as a goldminer and a Methodist. At home are their children, Edward, Richard, Minnie and William

Ann Goninan

Parents:-  William Goninan and Grace HoskingGrandparents:- Richard Goninan and Mary Ann Tellam Ann was born in 1848 

She married Edward Roberts at Gwithian Parish Church on the 21^st Jan 1871. Edward was 22, a herdsman and living in Phillack. His father was Richard Roberts. They both made their mark and the witnesses were W.Goninan and J.H.Whitford (who later married her sister, Elizabeth)

Children:- William Edward, Beatrice, Annie, Richard John and Mary Pooley

Census:- 

1851  Ann was living with her parents in Prazelore, Connor Downs

1861  Ann was living with her grandparents, John and Mary Hosking, in Prazelore and she was a mine worker

1871  Now married, Ann and Edward were living in Angarrack. Edward was a farm labourer

1881  They are living at Carwyn Farm in Phillack with two children, William Ed and Beatrice. Edward was a herdsman

1891  They were living at Steamer Hill, Phillack together with their children. William, Beatrice, Annie, R.J. and M.P.  Edward was a farm servant.

1901 Living in Phillack Parish with their children

1911  Living at Carwin, Hayle. Edward was a herdsman. The children at home are William Edward (herdsman), Annie, John (egg collector) and Mary Pooley

Elizabeth Goninan

Parents:-  William Goninan and Grace Hosking

Grandparents:- Richard Goninan and Mary Ann Tellam

Elizabeth was born in 1850.

She married Joseph Henry Whitford, a miller aged 24, at Phillack Parish Church on the 30^th May 1874. Joseph’s father, Job Whitford, was also a miller. Joseph signed and Elizabeth made her mark. The witnesses were William Goninan and Charles Whitford.

Children:-  Catherine Emily, Charles Henry, William, Joseph, John

Census

1851  Elizabeth was with her parents in Prazelore, Connor Downs

1861  She is living with her parents in Connor Downs and is described as a scholar

1871  Now twenty she is still living with her parents in Prazelore. No occupation is shown but this is unlikely

1881  Now married she is living with Joseph and three children, Catherine, Charles and William, in Roache’s Way in Redruth. Joseph is a brewery engine driver. The children were born in Hayle.

1891  Joseph and Elizabeth and their five children are now at 13 North Street, Redruth. Joseph is described as a driver. Katie (Catherine) is working at a fuse factory and Charlie is an errand boy.  Joseph jnr and John were born in Redruth

1901  Elizabeth was living in North Street, Redruth. She is widowed. With her are Charles (safety fuse labourer), Joe (market gardener) and John. Also a boarder, Stephen Nicholls

1911  Elizabeth was living in North Street, Redruth with her son Charles who was a labourer. 

Alice Goninan

Parents:-  William Goninan and Grace Hosking

Grandparents:- Richard Goninan and Mary Ann Tellam

Alice  was born on the 14^th Sept. 1852 at Connor Downs

She married Nicholas Rowe at Gwithian Parish Church on the 2^nd Nov. 1874. They were both living in Connor Downs. Nicholas was 23 and a labourer. His father, also Nicholas Rowe, was a miner. They both made their mark.

Children:- William Nicholas, Martha, Kate, Thomas, Charles, Mary Jane, John Henry, James, Grace and Alice Ann

Census:-

1861  Alice was living with her parents in Gwithian Parish

1871  Alice was living with her parents in Gwithian Parish

1881  Alice and Nicholas were living in Turnpike Road, Carnon Downs with William, Martha and Kate. Nicholas was an agricultural labourer

1891  Living at Connerton with their children William (farm labourer), Martha, Kate, Thomas, Charles, Mary and John

1901  Still living in Connor Downs with their children William, Katie, Charles, Mary Jane, John, James and Grace

1911  Still living in Connor Downs. Nicholas is a labourer on an estate. At home are James, John, Grace and Alice Ann

Catherine Frances Goninan

Parents:-  William Goninan and Grace Hosking

Grandparents:- Richard Goninan and Mary Ann Tellam

Catherine was born in 1855 and baptised at Gwithian Parish Church on the 12^th Oct. 1859.

Catherine married Joseph Crewes on the 29^th April 1876 at the Weslyan Chapel at Wall. Joseph was 22 and a farm labourer. He was living at Herland in Gwinear. The marriage certificate shows Grose not Crewes but this is almost certainly an error by the Registrar.

Children:- Annie Jane, Kate (Catherine Frances), Grace, Ethel Mary, Joseph Henry, Elizabeth, Sydney, William and Ernest

Census

1861   Catherine was living with her parents in Connor Downs

1871   Catherine was still living with her parents. No occupation is shown but this is unlikely.

1881  Catherine and Joseph were living in Herland in Gwinear with their children Annie Jane, Kate and Joseph

1891  Catherine and Joseph were living in Herland Village and at home are Katie, Grace, Ethel, Joseph and William

1901  Living in Herland with Ethel, Joseph, Sydney, Willie and Ernest

1911  Living in Treeve Lane near Connor Downs. At home are Annie Jane, William (insurance agent) and Ernest (horseman on farm)

Jennifer Goninan

(note:- in the 19^th century and earlier the names Jennifer and Jane were interchangeable)

Parents:-  William Goninan and Grace Hosking

Grandparents:- Richard Goninan and Mary Ann Tellam

Jennifer was born in 1857 and was baptised at Gwithian Parish Church on the 12^th October 1859.

Jane married Stephen Barnes on the 24^th May 1879 at the Wesleyan Chapel at Wall. Stephen was 22, a mariner and his father was William Barnes (dec’d) who had been a miner. Stephen was living at Angarrack. Jane was living at Connor Downs. Stephen signed and Jane made her mark.

Children:-  Grace Ann, Esther Jane, Mary (Minnie), William Ernest, Amy Wearne, John Henry, Violet May and Stephen

Census

1861  Jane was living with her parents in Connor Downs

1871   Jane (here referred to as Jennifer) was still with her parents

1881   Stephen and Jane are living in Angarrack with their first child, Grace Ann. Stephen is still a mariner

1891   Stephen and Jane are still living in Angarrack now with their first four children. Stephen’s age is given as 40 we can’t be right. He is now a labourer.

1901  Living in Hayle with their children, William, Amy, John, Violet and Stephen

1911  Stephen and Jane are still living in Angarrack now with Mary, Amy, John Henry, Violet May and Stephen

Martha Goninan

Parents:-  William Goninan and Grace Hosking

Grandparents:- Richard Goninan and Mary Ann Tellam

Martha was baptised at Gwithian Parish Church on the 12^th October 1859 although her birth was register first quarter 1859

Martha married Thomas Paull at St John’s Parish Church, Cleator Moor in Cumberland on the 28^th August 1874. Thomas was 20 and a miner. His father was William Paull, a ropemaker. Thomas signed and Martha made her mark. Martha’s brother, William, was a witness, Martha gave her age as 17 whereas she was really 15. It’s believed that Marta went to the Upper Michigan in 1881.

She married a second time, to Charles Remphrey in Hancock, Upper Michigan, on the 8^th Feb 1883. They were both living in Franklin and Charles was 40 and a miner. Charity Kendall, daughter of Jennifer Goninan (Martha’s aunt) was a witness.

Children:-

No children have been found from Martha’s first marriage.

Known children from her second marriage are:-  Martha, Charles (1890), Charles (1893)and Ralph

Charles died in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania on the 18^th March 1898.

Census:-

1861  Martha was living with her parents in Connor Downs

1871   She was still with her parents at Prazelore, Connor Downs

1881  Martha was in lodgings in Cleator Moor (in the house of a Catherine Lobb). The whereabouts of Thomas is not known.

1900 Martha, widowed for the second time, was living in Wilkes Barre with Martha (12), Charles E (7) and Ruth (3)

1910 Living in Wilkes Barre with Charles (16) and Ruth (14)

1920 Living with her son-in-law, Charles B Swank,  and her daughter Ruth  and their children, Charles  and Robert.

Frances Hosking Goninan

Parents:-  William Goninan and Grace Hosking

Grandparents:- Richard Goninan and Mary Ann Tellam

Frances was born on the 22^nd Jan 1862 and baptised at home on the 20^th May. She died on the 28^th May and was burief at Gwithian Parish Church

Louisa Goninan

Parents:-  William Goninan and Grace Hosking

Grandparents:- Richard Goninan and Mary Ann Tellam

Louisa was born on the 17^th November 1865 in Gwithian Parish

Her first marriage was to Frederick Cock in 1887. Frederick was a farm labourer.

Frederick died in 1897 following an accident when he was run over by a cart. Louisa’s was pregnant at the time with their fourth child

Louisa’s second marriage was to James Harris on the 25^th June 1898 at Gwithian Parish Church. James was a gamekeeper, 28 and from Andover.

Children:-

By Louisa’s 1^st marriage,  Thomas, John Hosking, Charles and Dessie (full name Trydessmeor Florence May)

By Louisa’s 2^nd marriage, Irene, James Henry and Francis Lesley (Frank)

Census:-

1871 – Louisa was living with her parents in Connor Downs

1881 – She was living with her parents in Prazelore, Connor Downs and she was a tin stream labourer

1891 – Family living with Louisa’s mother, Grace Goninan in Connor Downs

1901 – Louisa and Frank living at Herland in Gwinear with Thomas, John, Charles, Dessie and Irene

1911 -  Louisa and James living at Laity House, Hayle with Charles, Dessie, Irene, James and Frank

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