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Matilda NOYES

Female 1774 - 1852  (77 years)


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  • Name Matilda NOYES 
    Born 24 Jul 1774  Saint Leonards, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Female 
    Died 08 May 1852  #18 Paragon Place, Exeter, Devon Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I5102  Bob-Millie Family Tree
    Last Modified 12 Oct 2022 

    Father William NOYES
              d. Saint Leonards, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Mary UNKNOWN
              d. Saint Mary Magdalene, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Relationship natural 
    Family ID F2506  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family William COOLEY
              b. 1773, Devon per 1841 census Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 15 Nov 1843, Russell St., St Sidwell, Exeter, Devon Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Married 02 Apr 1796  St Clement Danes, Westminster, Middlesex Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3] 
    Children 
     1. William COOLEY
              b. 1798, Westminster, Middlesex, London Find all individuals with events at this location  [natural]
     2. Matilda COOLEY
              b. 1800, Bridgenorth, Shropshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 11 Dec 1883, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)  [natural]
     3. Arnold James COOLEY
              b. 15 Aug 1816, Yarmouth, Norfolk, England Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 28 Oct 1881, Upper Chadwell St, Clerkenwell, Middlesex Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years)  [natural]
    Last Modified 12 Oct 2022 
    Family ID F2505  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 24 Jul 1774 - Saint Leonards, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    1851 Cheltenham, Gloucester: George Melmer    		1851 Cheltenham, Gloucester: George Melmer
    Matilda nee Cooley Melmer    		Matilda nee Cooley Melmer
    1841 St Sidwell, Exeter, Devon: William Cooley    		1841 St Sidwell, Exeter, Devon: William Cooley

  • Notes 
    • NOTE 1./ From Carol Ward`s Family Tree: (beaumont) <<http://www1.tribalpages.com/tribe/browse?userid=chattaboks&view=0&pid=453&rand=70226>>

      About NOYES, Matilda
      Matilda Noyes was born to parents William and Mary, baptised at Bridgenorth, St Leonards 1774. She had four known sisters and one known brother all baptised at the same place.

      Copy of Parish Marriage Register entry on file.

      The 1841 census shows Matilda, present in the household of Wm. Tancock, at Russell St., St Sidwell, Exeter, aged 66.

      Matilda was shown on the 1851 census for 33 St Pauls St. Nth as living with Son-in-law George Melmer and daughter Matilda Melmer, a widow, annuitant, aged 76. Death certificate on file. Her death certificate indicates she died at 18 Paragon Place, St Sidwell, Exeter, of old age, widow of Wm Cooley whose death was registered by Mary Ann Cooley (daughter in law, wife of Arnold James??), present at the death.

      NOTE 2./ 1851 Cheltenham Gloucestershire census,

      Name Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Relationship Civil Parish County/Island
      George Melmer abt 1803 Isle of Wight, Jersey, Channel Islands Head Cheltenham Gloucestershire
      Matilda Melmer abt 1801 Middlesex, England Wife Cheltenham Gloucestershire
      Elizabeth Melmer abt 1828 Leicestershire, England Daughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire
      Frances Melmer abt 1830 Leicestershire, England Daughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire
      Martha Melmer abt 1833 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire
      William Melmer abt 1835 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England Son Cheltenham Gloucestershire
      Henry Melmer abt 1838 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England Son Cheltenham Gloucestershire
      Matilda Cooks abt 1775 Bridgenorth, Shropshire, England Mother-in-law Cheltenham Gloucestershire.
      Note that actual census image clearly shows "Matilda Cooks" is a transcription error, and is in actuality "Matilda Cooley"

  • Sources 
    1. [S1730] LDS.
      MATILDA NOYES : Birth: Christening: 24 JUL 1774 Saint Leonards, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England ; Parents: Father: WILLIAM NOYES; Mother: MARY

    2. [S1921] My Roots & Twigs, Carol Cooper [email protected].
      William Cooley married Matilda Noyse, by Licence, at St Clement Danes, Westminster, Middlesex. The Vicar`s Licence Allegation states that William was 23 years "and upward" in 1796, Matilda was 21 years "and upwards" of the Parish of St Ann, Westminster. The marriage was witnessed by Hannah Burton & M.Walsh.


    3. [S1730] LDS.
      WILLIAM COOLEY: Marriages: Spouse: MATILDA NEYES
      Marriage: 02 APR 1796 Saint Clement Danes, Westminster, London, England