Harry GOWING 1875 - 1916
1. Harry GOWING, born 3rd qtr 1875 at Spexhall, Halesworth (Suffolk), census 1881 at Rose Cottages, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1891 at Everetts Farm, Halesworth Road, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1911 at The Street, Brook (Kent), occupation 1891 Agricultural Labourer, occupation 1911 Labourer in Brick & Tile Maker, occupation 1913 Gas Stoker - SE&CR Railway Works. Formerly 9 years regular military service - Grenadier Guards - including Sudan Campaign & Boer War. Volunteered for further service at the outbreak of WWI, 1916 Acting Company Serjeant Major - 1528 - Kent Fortress - Royal Engineers, died 3 Jan 1916 at Chatham Naval Hospital from Pneumonia - Aged 40, buried at St Mary, Brook (Kent).
He married Mary Ann WEBB, 4th qtr 1902 in Orsett RD (Essex), born Abt 1879 at Swaffham (Cambs). She lived after WWI at Troy House, Brook (Kent). Harry & Mary had 9 children.
2. Benjamin GOWING, born Abt 1848 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1871 near the church, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1881 at Rose Cottages, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1891 at Everetts Farm, Halesworth Road, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1901 at Wood Farm, Spexhall (Suffolk), occupation 1871 Agricultural Labourer, occupation 1881 Farm Labourer, occupation 1891 Agricultural Labourer, occupation 1901 Farm Bailiff, died 1st qtr 1930 in Blything RD (Suffolk) - Aged 82. He married Caroline DUNNETT, 4th qtr 1874 in Blything RD (Suffolk).
Children:
1. i Harry GOWING, born 3rd qtr 1875 at Spexhall, Halesworth (Suffolk), census 1881 at Rose Cottages, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1891 at Everetts Farm, Halesworth Road, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1911 at The Street, Brook (Kent), occupation 1891 Agricultural Labourer, occupation 1911 Labourer in Brick & Tile Maker, occupation 1913 Gas Stoker - SE&CR Railway Works. Formerly 9 years regular military service - Grenadier Guards - including Sudan Campaign & Boer War. Volunteered for further service at the outbreak of WWI, 1916 Acting Company Serjeant Major - 1528 - Kent Fortress - Royal Engineers, died 3 Jan 1916 at Chatham Naval Hospital from Pneumonia - Aged 40, buried at St Mary, Brook (Kent). He married Mary Ann WEBB, 4th qtr 1902 in Orsett RD (Essex). She lived after WWI at Troy House, Brook (Kent). Harry & Mary had 9 children.
ii John GOWING, born Abt 1877 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1881 at Rose Cottages, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1891 at Everetts Farm, Halesworth Road, Cookley (Suffolk), occupation 1891 Agricultural Labourer.
iii Mary Dunnett GOWING, born Abt 1879 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1881 at Rose Cottages, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1891 at Everetts Farm, Halesworth Road, Cookley (Suffolk).
iv Martha Kate GOWING, born 2nd qtr 1891 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1901 at Wood Farm, Spexhall (Suffolk).
3. Caroline DUNNETT, born 3rd qtr 1854 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1861 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1871 at Bungay Road, Spexhall (Suffolk), census 1881 at Rose Cottages, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1891 at Everetts Farm, Halesworth Road, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1901 at Wood Farm, Spexhall (Suffolk), occupation 1871 Dairymaid.
4. John GOWING, born 13 Jan 1824 in Walpole (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1871 near the church, Cookley (Suffolk), occupation 1851 - 1871 Agricultural Labourer, died Jan 1899 Age given as 76, buried 18 Jan 1899 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk). He married (1) Phillis FRENCH, born Abt 1823 in Wenhaston (Suffolk), baptized 4 Apr 1824 at St Peter, Wenhaston (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), died 4th qtr 1866 in Blything RD (Suffolk) - Aged 43, buried 9 Nov 1866 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk). He married (2) Caroline DUNNETT, [the widow of #6 Robert DUNNETT], 3rd qtr 1867 in Blything RD (Suffolk), born 1820 in Sibton (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1861 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1871 near the church, Cookley (Suffolk), died Oct 1893 Aged 73, buried 2 Nov 1893 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk).
Children:
i Alfred GOWING, born Abt 1844 in Sotherton (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk).
ii John GOWING, born Abt 1846 in Walpole (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk).
2. iii Benjamin GOWING, born Abt 1848 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1871 near the church, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1881 at Rose Cottages, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1891 at Everetts Farm, Halesworth Road, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1901 at Wood Farm, Spexhall (Suffolk), occupation 1871 Agricultural Labourer, occupation 1881 Farm Labourer, occupation 1891 Agricultural Labourer, occupation 1901 Farm Bailiff, died 1st qtr 1930 in Blything RD (Suffolk) - Aged 82. He married Caroline DUNNETT, 4th qtr 1874 in Blything RD (Suffolk).
iv Mary Ann GOWING, born Abt 1850 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk).
5. Phillis FRENCH, born Abt 1823 in Wenhaston (Suffolk), baptized 4 Apr 1824 at St Peter, Wenhaston (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), died 4th qtr 1866 in Blything RD (Suffolk) - Aged 43, buried 9 Nov 1866 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk).
6. Robert DUNNETT, born 1820 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1861 in Cookley (Suffolk), occupation 1851 - 1861 Agricultural Labourer, died Jan 1865 in Cookley (Suffolk) - Aged 45, buried 14 Jan 1865 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk). He married Caroline [maiden name unknown – marriage not found].
Children:
i Sarah DUNNETT, born 1838 in Sibton (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk).
ii Edgar DUNNETT, born 1842 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk).
iii John DUNNETT, born 1846 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk).
iv Emma DUNNETT, born 3rd qtr 1847 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1861 in Cookley (Suffolk).
v Robert DUNNETT, born 1849 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1861 in Cookley (Suffolk).
vi Caroline DUNNETT, born 2nd qtr 1850 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), died 1st qtr 1853 in Cookley (Suffolk) - Aged 2, buried 20 Mar 1853 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk).
vii Mary DUNNETT, born 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), baptized 11 Sep 1851 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk), died 2nd qtr 1852 Aged 9 months, buried 24 May 1852 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk).
viii Martha DUNNETT, born 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), baptized 11 Sep 1851 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk), died 1st qtr 1852 Aged 5 months, buried 2 Jan 1852 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk).
ix Frederick DUNNETT, born 1853, baptized 22 May 1853 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1861 in Cookley (Suffolk).
3. x Caroline DUNNETT, born 3rd qtr 1854 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1861 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1871 at Bungay Road, Spexhall (Suffolk), census 1881 at Rose Cottages, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1891 at Everetts Farm, Halesworth Road, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1901 at Wood Farm, Spexhall (Suffolk), occupation 1871 Dairymaid. She married Benjamin GOWING, 4th qtr 1874 in Blything RD (Suffolk).
xi Mary DUNNETT, born 4th qtr 1855 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1861 in Cookley (Suffolk).
xii Martha DUNNETT, born 1861 in Cookley (Suffolk), baptized 26 May 1861 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk), census 1871 near the church, Cookley (Suffolk).
7. Caroline [maiden name unknown – first marriage not found], born 1820 in Sibton (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1861 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1871 near the church, Cookley (Suffolk), died Oct 1893 Aged 73, buried 2 Nov 1893 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk). She married (1) Robert DUNNETT, born 1820 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1861 in Cookley (Suffolk), occupation 1851 - 1861 Agricultural Labourer, died Jan 1865 in Cookley (Suffolk) - Aged 45, buried 14 Jan 1865 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk). She married (2) John GOWING, 3rd qtr 1867 in Blything RD (Suffolk), born 13 Jan 1824 in Walpole (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1871 near the church, Cookley (Suffolk), occupation 1851 - 1871 Agricultural Labourer, died Jan 1899 Age given as 76, buried 18 Jan 1899 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk).
8. John GOWING, born 11 May 1789 in Thorpe (Suffolk), baptized 13 Jun 1789 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk), census 1841 Lodger with SEELY family at Bethel Street, Norwich (Norfolk), census 1851 at Mill Hill, New Catton, Norwich (Norfolk), census 1861 at Parry's Buildings, Hillesdon Road, Norwich (Norfolk), census 1871 at Parry's Buildings, Hillesdon Road, Norwich (Norfolk), occupation 1841 Baptist Minister, occupation 1851 - 1861 Baptist Minister - Providence Chapel, Norwich, occupation 1871 Retired Baptist Minister, died 8 Apr 1872 in Norwich (Norfolk) - Aged 82. He married Charlotte SONES, 12 Sep 1820 at St Mary, Halesworth (Suffolk).
Children:
i Anna (Emma) GOWING, born 21 Jun 1821, census 1841 at Pesthouse Lane, Holton (Suffolk).
ii Henry GOWING, born 5 Jul 1822, census 1841 at Pesthouse Lane, Holton (Suffolk).
4. iii John GOWING, born 13 Jan 1824 in Walpole (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1871 near the church, Cookley (Suffolk), occupation 1851 - 1871 Agricultural Labourer, died Jan 1899 Age given as 76, buried 18 Jan 1899 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk). He married (1) Phillis FRENCH, born Abt 1823 in Wenhaston (Suffolk), baptized 4 Apr 1824 at St Peter, Wenhaston (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), died 4th qtr 1866 in Blything RD (Suffolk) - Aged 43, buried 9 Nov 1866 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk). He married (2) Caroline DUNNETT, [the widow of #6 Robert DUNNETT], 3rd qtr 1867 in Blything RD (Suffolk), born 1820 in Sibton (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1861 in Cookley (Suffolk), census 1871 near the church, Cookley (Suffolk), died Oct 1893 Aged 73, buried 2 Nov 1893 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk).
iv Mary Ann GOWING, born 3 Aug 1825 in Walpole (Suffolk), census 1841 at Pesthouse Lane, Holton (Suffolk), died 1913 in Australia.
v Naomi GOWING, born 8 Dec 1826 in Walpole (Suffolk), census 1841 at Pesthouse Lane, Holton (Suffolk).
vi Sarah GOWING, born 23 Feb 1830 in Walpole (Suffolk), census 1841 at Pesthouse Lane, Holton (Suffolk), census 1851 at Mill Hill, New Catton, Norwich (Norfolk), occupation 1851 Shoebinder.
vii Timothy GOWING, born 5 Apr 1834 in Halesworth (Suffolk), census 1841 at Pesthouse Lane, Holton (Suffolk), Enlisted 28 Sep 1854 at Norwich - Private 3387 - 7th Royal Fusiliers, Served in the Crimea [twice wounded] and in India, Discharged 13 Jun 1876 at Netley as Garrison Sgt. Major 1/5th Fusiliers (Unattached List), wrote a book "A Soldier's Experience: A Voice from the Ranks." which was published in 1889, died 3 Feb 1908 in Bolton (Lancs) - Aged 73.
viii Thomas GOWING, born 1837 in Halesworth (Suffolk), census 1841 at Pesthouse Lane, Holton (Suffolk), census 1861 at Parry's Buildings, Hillesdon Road, Norwich (Norfolk), occupation 1861 Printer's Compositor.
9. Charlotte SONES, born 11 Feb 1793 in Halesworth (Suffolk), census 1841 at Pesthouse Lane, Holton (Suffolk), census 1851 Visitor at Burtons Square, Wreningham (Norfolk), census 1861 at Parry's Buildings, Hillesdon Road, Norwich (Norfolk), census 1871 at Parry's Buildings, Hillesdon Road, Norwich (Norfolk), died Oct 1877 in Norwich (Norfolk) - Aged 84.
10. Benjamin FRENCH. He married Mary [maiden name unknown – marriage not found].
Children:
5. i Phillis FRENCH, born Abt 1823 in Wenhaston (Suffolk), baptized 4 Apr 1824 at St Peter, Wenhaston (Suffolk), census 1851 in Cookley (Suffolk), died 4th qtr 1866 in Blything RD (Suffolk) - Aged 43, buried 9 Nov 1866 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk). She married John GOWING, [marriage not found].
11. Mary [maiden name unknown – marriage not found].
16. Robert GOWING, born 1759 in Suffolk, baptized 24 Mar 1759 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk), census 1841 at The Street, Thorpe (Suffolk), occupation 1841 Farmer. He married Mary WILSON, 23 May 1786 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk).
Children:
i Robert GOWING, born 7 Aug 1786 in Thorpe (Suffolk), baptized 20 Aug 1786 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk).
8. ii John GOWING, born 11 May 1789 in Thorpe (Suffolk), baptized 13 Jun 1789 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk), census 1841 Lodger with SEELY family at Bethel Street, Norwich (Norfolk), census 1851 at Mill Hill, New Catton, Norwich (Norfolk), census 1861 at Parry's Buildings, Hillesdon Road, Norwich (Norfolk), census 1871 at Parry's Buildings, Hillesdon Road, Norwich (Norfolk), occupation 1841 Baptist Minister, occupation 1851 - 1861 Baptist Minister - Providence Chapel, Norwich, occupation 1871 Retired Baptist Minister, died 8 Apr 1872 in Norwich (Norfolk) - Aged 82. He married Charlotte SONES, 12 Sep 1820 at St Mary, Halesworth (Suffolk).
iii Henry GOWING, born 29 Mar 1792 in Thorpe (Suffolk), baptized 13 May 1792 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk).
iv Thomas GOWING, born 1 Sep 1795 in Thorpe (Suffolk), baptized 1 Nov 1795 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk), census 1841 at The Street, Thorpe (Suffolk), census 1861 at Thorpe Hamlet, Aldringham (Suffolk), occupation 1861 Farmer - 23 acres, employing one man, died 4th qtr 1871 in Blything RD (Suffolk) - Aged 75. He married Sarah [maiden name unknown – marriage not found].
v William GOWING, born 21 May 1798 in Thorpe (Suffolk), baptized 3 Jun 1798 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk).
vi Charles GOWING, born 10 Apr 1800 in Thorpe (Suffolk), baptized 3 Aug 1800 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk), census 1871 at Haleworth Road, Cookley (Suffolk), occupation 1871 Agricultural Labourer, died Apr 1888 Age given as 90, buried 2 May 1888 at St Michael, Cookley (Suffolk).
vii Benjamin GOWING, born 3 Aug 1803 in Thorpe (Suffolk), baptized 8 Aug 1803 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk), died 28 Jun 1804.
viii George GOWING, born 3 Aug 1803 in Thorpe (Suffolk), baptized 8 Aug 1803 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk), census 1841 at The Street, Thorpe (Suffolk), census 1861 at Thorpe Hamlet, Aldringham (Suffolk), occupation 1861 Agricultural Labourer, died 2nd qtr 1875 in Blything RD (Suffolk) - Age given as 70.
17. Mary WILSON.
18. Henry SONES, born 3 Aug 1761, resided in Halesworth (Suffolk), occupation Hemp Dresser, died after 1830. He married Mary HILL, [marriage not found].
Children:
i William SONES, born 1788, occupation Hemp Dresser, died 1862, buried 7 May 1862 at St Mary, Halesworth (Suffolk). He married Lucy BIRD, 20 Jan 1810.
ii Lucy SONES, born 17 May 1789. She married William BILES, 30 Jun 1808 at St Mary, Halesworth (Suffolk).
iii Henry SONES, born 12 Jun 1791, occupation Weaver, died Sep 1867, buried 29 Sep 1867 at St Mary, Halesworth (Suffolk). He married Esther [maiden name unknown – marriage not found].
9. iv Charlotte SONES, born 11 Feb 1793 in Halesworth (Suffolk), census 1841 at Pesthouse Lane, Holton (Suffolk), census 1851 Visitor at Burtons Square, Wreningham (Norfolk), census 1861 at Parry's Buildings, Hillesdon Road, Norwich (Norfolk), census 1871 at Parry's Buildings, Hillesdon Road, Norwich (Norfolk), died Oct 1877 in Norwich (Norfolk) - Aged 84. She married John GOWING, 12 Sep 1820 at St Mary, Halesworth (Suffolk).
v Zachariah SONES, born 18 Mar 1798, occupation Master Baker. He married Lydia CLARKE, 8 Oct 1822 at Ss Peter & Paul, Wangford (Suffolk).
vi Stephen SONES, born 16 May 1800.
vii John SONES, born 25 Nov 1801, census 1851 at 10 High Street, Southwold (Suffolk), occupation 1851 Baker & Confectioner [in partnership with his brother Elisha]. He married (1) Mary Ann [maiden name unknown – marriage not found], died 13 Jul 1848. He married (2) Hannah HUNTER, 1 Feb 1849 at St Michael, Peasenhall (Suffolk).
viii Samuel SONES, born 25 Jul 1805, baptized 15 Aug 1805, occupation Shoemaker, died 1867, buried 6 Aug 1867 at St Mary, Halesworth (Suffolk).
ix Elisha SONES, born 19 Oct 1806, baptized 13 Nov 1806, occupation Baker & Confectioner in Southwold [in partnership with his brother John], died 26 Feb 1845, buried 3 Mar 1845 at St Edmund, Southwold (Suffolk). He married (1) Ann MULLARD, 23 Feb 1828, died 1829, buried 9 Mar 1829. He married (2) Hannah DOWNING, Jan 1831 at St Edmund, Southwold (Suffolk).
x Joshua SONES, born 14 Sep 1809, baptized 3 Oct 1809, Convicted 15 Mar 1834 at Beccles of theft of fowls and transported to Australia for 7 years.
19. Mary HILL, born in Lowestoft (Suffolk).
32. Thomas GOWING. He married Elizabeth WESTRUP, 27 Feb 1752 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk).
Children:
i Elizabeth GOWING, born 1753, baptized 13 May 1753 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk).
ii Thomas GOWING, born 1755, baptized 19 Jan 1755 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk).
iii Ann GOWING, born 1757, baptized 9 May 1757 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk).
16. iv Robert GOWING, born 1759 in Suffolk, baptized 24 Mar 1759 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk), census 1841 at The Street, Thorpe (Suffolk), occupation 1841 Farmer. He married Mary WILSON, 23 May 1786 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk).
v John GOWING, born 1761, baptized 5 Apr 1761 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk).
vi Sarah GOWING, born 1763, baptized 29 May 1763 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk). She married James BUTTON, 26 Feb 1783 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk).
vii Mary GOWING, born 1765, baptized 10 Oct 1765 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk). She married Henry PECK, 14 Feb 1787 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk).
viii Alice GOWING, born 1767, baptized 3 Apr 1767 at St Andrew, Aldringham with Thorpe (Suffolk).
33. Elizabeth WESTRUP.
NB: The exact pre-1837 dates of birth given in this ancestry are from non-conformist registers. Many of the GOWING & SONES family members attended Baptist Chapels from preference, only using the Church of England for marriages & burials.
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