Charlotte WARREN (1843-1919) - Warren and Ford Family History

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Charlotte WARREN (1843-1919)

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3.  Charlotte Warren (1843 - 1919)     
  Spouse : Francis Appleton (1836 - 1923)

1.  Nola Irene Warren
2.  ....  George Ernest Edward Warren & Iris Ella Ford
3.  ....  ....  Leonard Leslie Warren & Burdett Launder
4.  ....  ....  ....  Charles James Warren & Agnes McNay
5.  ....  ....  ....  ....  John Warren and Elizabeth Manning
....  Children - 1.   Elizabeth Warren & Richard Appleton
2.   George   Warren
3.   Charlotte Warren & Francis Appleton
4.   Emma Warren
5.   Oliver Warren
6.   Montefiore Warren
7.  Charles James Warren
8.  Sarah Jane Warren

Charlotte Warren & husband Francis Appleton
CHARLOTTE WARREN

Birth  1843 at Langham, Suffolk, UK

Emigration  1851 on board sailing ship “Reliance”

Marriage  1861, January 31 at United Chapel, Happy Valley, South Australia     
Spouse  Francis Appleton

Death  1919, December 12 at her residence at O’Halloran Hill, South   Australia

Age at Death  76 years     

Burial  1919, December 14 at Old Happy Valley Cemetery, later transferred to   new
cemetery, Happy Valley, South Australia


Children  
No natural   children
One adopted   child – Mary Jane (aka Polly) Tonkin (1862-1939)  

FRANCIS APPLETON

Birth  1836 at Farnsworth, near Prescot in Lancashire, England
Baptised  March 4, 1836 in Parochial Chapel of Prescot, Lancashire, England
Father  Richard Appleton
Mother  Margaret Fisher

Occupations  Manager, Shopkeeper, Postmaster

Death  September 14, 1923 at his residence, O'Halloran Hill, South Australia

Age at Death  89 Years

Burial  1923 at Old Happy Valley Cemetery, later transferred to new cemetery, Happy Valley, South Australia, Plot 308, Memorial No. 120374089
Charlotte Warren - Her Early Life


1843 - Birth – Charlotte Warren
Name:                                                         Charlotte Warren
Event Type:                                             Birth Registration
Registration Quarter:                        Apr-May-Jun
Registration Year:                               1842
Registration District:                         Stow
County:                                                     Suffolk
Event Place:                                            Stow, Suffolk, England
Volume:                                                   XII
Affiliate Line Number:                    24
England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008," database, FamilySearch
  
1841 – Census – Charlotte Warren
Name:                                                       Charlotte Warren
Age:                                                            8
Estimated Birth Year:                       abt 1843
Relation:                                                  Daughter
Father's Name:                                     John Warren
Mother's Name:                                   Mary Warren
Gender:                                                    Female
Where born:                                         Langham, Suffolk, England
Civil Parish:                                           Langham
Ecclesiastical parish:                       Ely
Registration District:                       Stow
Sub-registration District:              Walsham
Household Members:                         Name                               Age
                                                                    John Warren                  42
                                                                    Mary Warren                32
                                                                    Elizabeth Warren         16
                                                                    Charlotte Warren         8
                                                                    Emma Warren               6
                                                                    Oliver Warren                4
                                                                    Monterfear Warren   6 Mo
                                                                    William Major               29
                                                                    Frances Major               25
 1851 - Emigration – Charlotte Warren
 Charlotte arrived into Adelaide, South Australia on board the sailing ship “Reliance” in company with her parents, John Warren and Mary Manning and her five siblings.
Francis Appleton - His Early Life

1836 - Baptism – Francis Appleton
Name:                                                        Francis Appleton
Gender:                                                     Male
Baptism Date:                                           4 Mar 1836
Baptism Place:                                          Farnworth (near Prescot), Lancashire, England
Father:                                                       Richard Appleton
Mother:                                                      Margaret
FHL Film Number:                                    1469034
Reference ID:                                            item 2 p 110
Ancestry.com. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
 
1841 – Census – Francis Appleton
 
Name:                                                       Francis Appleton
Age:                                                            5
Estimated Birth Year:                      abt 1836
Gender:                                                   Male
Where born:                                        Lancashire, England
Civil Parish:                                           Prescot
Hundred:                                               West Derby
County/Island:                                    Lancashire
Country:                                                  England
Sub-registration District:              Farnworth
Household Members:                       Name                               Age
                                                                    Richard Appleton        70
                                                                    Margaret Appleton     40
                                                                    Dorothy Appleton       20
                                                                    George Appleton        15
                                                                    Magaret Appleton      15
                                                                    Alice Appleton               8
                                                                    Francis Appleton          5
Ancestry.com. 1841 England Census

1852 - Emigration – Francis Appleton
 
In 1852 Francis, the youngest of the Appleton boys arrived at Adelaide, South Australia on board the sailing ship, the “Water Lily” having left England on January, 1852.
Elizabeth Warren and Francis Appleton – Their Lives Together

1861 - Marriage
Name:                                              Francis Appleton
Father's Name:                                Richard Appleton
Spouse Name:                                Charlotte Warren
Spouse's Father's Name:                John Warren
Marriage Date:                               31 Jan 1861
Marriage Place:                              Morphett Vale
Registration Place:                         Morphett Vale, South Australia
Page Number:                                358
Volume Number:                            45
Ancestry.com. Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950

1862 - Adoption
Unable to have natural children, Charlotte and Francis adopted a baby.  Her name was Mary Jane Tonkin, said to be the daughter of Ann Tonkin.  Mary Jane soon became known as “Polly” Appleton.


Mary Jane Appleton married Charles Henry (aka Harry) Mason (1861-1950) and gave birth to several children, including -

 
  • Daisy Myrtle Mason (1892 – 1966)
  • Hilda Adelaide Mason (1893 – 1975)
  • Lily Ada Mason (1900 – 1985)
  • Stanley Charles Mason (1895 – 1923)
  • Ernest Frank Mason (1886 – 1955)
             
Mary Jane Appleton died in 1939.

1874 – Occupation – Manager
About 1874 Mr. Appleton managed a business for Mr. W. H. Limbert and remained there for 10 years.

1875 – Occupation – Partnership
Francis then journeyed to Edwardstown and went into partnership with Mr. James Regan for five years.


1880 – Occupation – Postmaster
Francis Appleton was postmaster at Reynella for about 17 years.

 1881 – Occupation – Auditor
 A meeting was held at the Council Chamber, Bullaparinga, on the 27th instant, for the purpose of nominating Councillors and Auditors for this district, Mr. F. A. Beukenstein being the Returning Officer.

There having been no opposition in either case, Mr. Isaac Norman was elected for Cape Jervis Ward, and Mr. W. Gerrard for Bullaparinga. Messrs. Way and O'Neill having been nominated for Second Valley Ward, there will be a contest, and the election will take place on Monday, July 4.

At the same meeting Mr. Francis Appleton, Mr. James Tarran, and Mr. Benjamin F. Longford were nominated for Auditors, the election taking place at the same place
and date.
1881 – “South Australian Register (Adelaide) SA” – 1839 – 1900 Monday 4 July 1881

1896 – Occupation – Shopkeeper
Cecil Henry Danvers (57) was found guilty, on his confession, of obtaining 12s. 2d. in goods from Francis Appleton, at Reynella, on June 18, by means of false pretences.
“The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide) SA” 1867-1922 3 August 1896

1897 – Occupation – Shopkeeper / Postmaster
An enquiry as to the cause of death of Mrs. Catherine M. Waterhouse, teacher of the Glenburn school, was held at the residence of Mr. James Collins, Delamare, on Sunday July 29, by Mr. James Lord, J.P. Elizabeth Collins stated that being called by her son-in-law about 4 o'clock on the previous morning she went to the room where deceased had been sleeping.
Deceased complained of great pain in the stomach and left side, and witness at her request gave her a little brandy, subsequently 25 drops of chlorodyne which she asked for, and later in the forenoon some carbonate of soda and a teaspoonful of ipecacuanha wine which witness obtained from Mr. Appleton.

After applying hot flannels, witness left the room about noon to give her children their dinner, and when she returned deceased was quite dead.   Mr. Appleton was sent for and came with his wife.

Deceased came to reside in the house in January last. John Smith, who slept at the residence of Mr. James Collins on Friday night, said he was awoke about 4 o'clock by hearing deceased moan. Deceased, when witness asked if anything was wrong with her, said she was very ill. Witness gave her at her request a glass of water, of which she drank very little.
She appeared to be in pain in the left side.

Francis Appleton said on Saturday about one o'clock he was sent for by Mrs. Collins and went to her house. Found deceased dead. Her head rested on the pillow, and her feet on the floor. Witness sold deceased a bottle of chlorodyne in March last. Kate Solomon, one of deceased's pupils, stated that her mistress was not well on Friday afternoon. She was pressing her hand on her left side.

P. T. Lawrance said he was called to the house of Mr. Collins, from Cape Jervis. He found nothing that would lead him to suppose deceased died from other than natural causes. He took charge of her effects.

The Jury returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes." The remains of deceased were buried in the cemetery adjoining St. James's Church, Glenburn. The Rev. E. Joslin read the burial service.

The deceased took charge of the Glenburn school in January last, and was much respected.
1877 – “The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide) SA”  1867-1922  2 August, 1877

1900 – Occupation – Justice of the Peace
 The resignation of Mr. Frank Appleton, of Reynella, as a Justice of the Peace has been received.
    “Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA “ 1867 - 1922), Wednesday 16 February 1910

1919 - Death – Charlotte Warren
 DEATHS – APPLETON
On the 12th December, at her residence, O'Halloran Hill, Charlotte, beloved wife of Frank Appleton, in her 78th year, after a long and lingering illness.
At rest.
"Peace, perfect peace."
Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), Monday 15 December 1919

1920 – Probate – Charlotte Warren
Probate has been granted, states the "Weekly Trade Gazette," in respect to the following wills:—
Charlotte Appleton, O'Halloran Hill, £1,900
1920 - Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), Saturday 31 January 1920,

1923 - Death - Francis Appleton
 Name:                                                        Francis Appleton
Birth Date:                                                  1836
Birth Place:                                                 Lancashire, England
Death Date:                                                14 Sep 1923
Death Place:                                               Morphett Vale, Onkaparinga City, South Australia
Cemetery:                                                   Happy Valley Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place:                         Happy Valley, Onkaparinga City, South Australia
Spouse:                                                      Charlotte Appleton
Children:                                                     Mary Jane Mason
URL:                                                            https://www.findagrave.com/mem...
Ancestry.com. Australia and New Zealand, Find A Grave Index, 1800s-Current

1923 – Obituary – Francis Appleton
 
Mr. Francis Appleton.
The late Mr. Francis Appleton, whose death has been recorded, lived for many years in this State. He came to Australia as a lad in the care of Mr. Bartly, a solicitor, and a friend of his family.

Mr. Appleton was the youngest son of the late Mr. Richard Appleton, of Hills House, Widnes, Lancashire. He left England on January 7, 1852, by the Water Lily (Capt. Tullock).
After a brief stay in Adelaide he joined his brothers at Happy Valley, on the selection where the Happy Valley Cemetery now stands. He then went to Sheaoak Log for a while.

About 1874 Mr. Appleton proceeded south to manage a business for Mr. W. H. Limbert and remained there for 10 years. Thence he journeyed to Edwardstown and went into partnership with Mr. James Regan for five years.   Afterwards Mr. Appleton was postmaster at Reynella for about 17 years.

He took a great interest in district matters, especially in the building of the local public school, and it is due to his help and generosity that the children of the Reynella school have such a splendid recreation ground.

Mr. Appleton was for many years a lay reader, warden, and Synodsman of the Church of England. He was also one of the oldest members of the Independent Order of Oddfellows.
Both Mr. Appleton and his wife, who died some years ago, will long be remembered for their lovable dispositions.

1923 – “Observer (Adelaide, SA : 1905 - 1931)”, Saturday 6 October 1923,

IN MEMORIAM. APPLETON
 
In sad but tender memory of Francis Appleton, who passed away on the 14th September, 1923.
Ever remembered.
Inserted by his adopted daughter Alice.
1924 – “Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929)”, Saturday 13 September 1924

Headstone – Happy Valley Cemetery

   
In loving memory of
 CHARLOTTE, beloved wife of
FRANCIS APPLETON
 Died December 14, 1919 in her 78th year
FRANCIS APPLETON
 Died September 14, 1923 in his 83rd year
 
 
The bodies of Charlotte and Francis Appleton were transferred from the old HV Cemetery to the New Cemetery when the dam was built – Happy Valley Public Cemetery, Cnr. Chandlers Hill Road & Candy Road, HV, South Australia.
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