FANE & CHILD(S) from London Colney & Shenley

[JMann]

I'm looking for descendants of:

George FEARN  (FANE)  b. abt. 1818  from  St. Stephen’s,  London Colney
and
Ann CHILD(S) b.  1820 in  Shenley daughter of Joseph and Sarah CHILD(S)

George and Ann were married Sep 25, 1843 in South Mimms
George died  Oct 1902  at age 88 in London Colney
Ann died May 1902 in London Colney at age 83

Children:
George FEARNE  b: Nov 21, 1842 in London Colney
Emma FEARNE (FANE)  b Oct 21, 1844 in London Colney   
           - m.William BENNETT
James William FEARNE (FANE)   b: Dec 06, 1847 London Colney   
            - m. Jane Maria MASLIN
            - m. Sarah Ann SMITH   
Joseph Henry FEARNE (FANE)   b: Jun 07, 1850 in London Colney
            - m. Kate SMITH
Charles FEARNE (FANE)  b: Apr 01, 1853 in London Colney
             - m.  Elizabeth PHILLIPS   
Caroline FEARNE (FANE) b: Nov 08, 1855 in London Colney
             - m. George EAMES
Hannah FEARNE (FANE) b: Feb 06, 1858 in London Colney
               m. Frederick WALLACE
Elizabeth Ada FEARNE (FANE)   b: Mar 28, 1864 in London Colney
   m. John MEIKLE

* note the surnames of this family appear in the parish records as FEARN(E).  Their names appear on the various census returns and in the civil registrations as FANE. 
George and Ann's burials are recorded in the parish records as FANE.

Judy

[RootsChat]

The Fane Surname looks like it originates in Middlesex as this has the highest concentration of Fane's as listed in the 1881 Census. Next county is Surrey.

Have you thought of tracking all the Fanes in the 1881 Census back ? There were around 300 in the Census.

Regards

Sarah

[JMann]

Hi Sarah,  

As a matter of fact, although I've just started researching this family recently,  I do have the census information for this family from 1851, 61, 71, 81, 91,  and 1901.  The Free BMD has confirmed a limited number of events and I'm now awaiting arrival of LDS microfilms.  I believe I have my work cut out for me researching family I know  are related before randomly starting to  research 300 people who may not be, however they're never dismissed.  

Judy

[JMann]

In viewing the LDS parish records, I have found a variation of the FANE surname spelling as FEARNE/FEARN also FERN and FURN mid 1700's - 1826.

[marcie]

hi judy
i was interested to read info of the fearne,s my relative is jane maria masling,(1849-1905) what has confused me some what, is that i have found jane maria marriage to jonas hillier fevere,(1871 colney st.peter, which is london colney these days)was this a mistake, i can see on the census that it is fearne, i am waiting to receive parish records via mormons so will be able to check, do you have any info on this please
marcie

[JMann]

Hello Marcie

If one goes strickly by the Free BMD without obtaining the actual marriage certificate  for Jane Maria's marriage or following up in the parish records I can see the "jonas hillier fevere" connection -assumption!     You'll find the baptism and marriage microfilms sort it all out  for you providing names of her parents.  Here's a preview of what was a confusing story for me to sort out. 

There were two Jane Maslin(g)s born in London Colney
- only one Jane Maria though.
- born within about 2 years of each other - cousins
- what was confusing , information in various places on the net is incorrect as the the wrong Jane has been "assumed" as the bride from searching the baptisms.  The London Colney marriages are not  transcribed to the IGI and that film was gave the answers. 

Jane Masling married John Long  in 1874. LDS Microfilm # 1040872 is one story.

This is my connection:
Jane Maria MASLIN  born Jun 23, 1849 St. Peter London Colney
to George and Mary MASLIN  (nee OLNEY) LDS Microfilm # 1040843

Jane Maria MASLIN married James William FEARNE (aka FANE) (son of couple in first post above)
May 6, 1871 in St. Peter London Colney LDS Microfilm # 1040872

I have baptism records for 8 known children for this couple found on LDS microfilm # 1040843. all recorded as FEARN(E).  The mother's name is recorded as Jane Maria in each case except for one.  Most children will be found in the Civil Registration index under the spelling of FANE.  The surnames of MASLIN and MASLING are interchanged throughout the parish records as well.

Jane Maria FANE was buried Oct 11, 1905 at age 53 which again is confusing with her date of birth!     It looks by the years of birth and death you've provided, we have the same Jane Maria, so I know the parish records will help you out.   

James William's sister, Hannah FANE was my gt. grandmother.

Judy

[marcie]

hi judy
thanks for the info, both jane maslin,s are mine via their mothers who were sisters, still waiting for the records, so if i see anything of interest, i,ll let you know, i also know of someone who is following the childs, oakly line are you interested in that
marcie

[petercornish]

Hi Judy,

Just to make your census complete I have found the 1841  entry for George.  Here goes   ...

HO107/438/17   F.7.  P.8.  London Colney.
Thos Fearn  65  Labourer
Mary Fearn  60
Sarah Fearn  27
George 22 Ag Lab
Charles 20  Ag Lab
All born in county.

Whilst trawling I also found an entry for an Ann Childs age 20  a servant with Thomas 60 and Mary 65 Hipgrave  ag lab at London Colney (Ref.107/442/3  F.39.  P.4.)

Adult ages in 1841 were rounded down to the nearest 5.

Hope this helps.

Regards   ...   Peter
 

[JMann]

hi judy
thanks for the info, both jane maslin,s are mine via their mothers who were sisters, still waiting for the records, so if i see anything of interest, i,ll let you know, i also know of someone who is following the childs, oakly line are you interested in that
marcie

Yes Marcie, mothers were sisters and fathers were brothers!  Yes, I'm always interesting in contacts following this line.  I have one following yours too.