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     Samuel Partridge was baptized on 18 March 1789 at Ombersley. He was the son of Thomas Partridge and Mary Lamb.

     Thomas Partridge was baptized on 30 July 1786 at Hartlebury. He was the son of Thomas Partridge and Mary Lamb. Thomas Partridge appeared in the household of Mary Smith Partridge in the 1851 census at Sytchampton, Ombersley.

     William Partridge was baptized on 6 April 1788 at Hartlebury. He was the son of Thomas Partridge and Mary Lamb. William Partridge married Eleanor Reynolds, daughter of Peter Reynolds and Mary Reynolds. William Partridge witnessed the burial of Samuel Davis Sr. on 2 September 1837 at Burford; "In memory of Samuel Davis who died 30 August 1837 aged 69 years", it says on his gravestone in Burford churchyard (near to the S-E end of the church) "Slight storms. AM. Fine afternoon. The funeral day of my poor dear Father. The chief mourners, my brothers..William & Saml , Mrs Trumper and myself. The Pallbearers, eight in number, viz. Mr Wm Reynolds, Mr Partridge, Mr B Edwards, Mr E Edwards, Mr B Giles, Mr C Williams, Mr J Nott of Eastham & Mr Wm Mytton of Deptcroft. The underbearers 6 of the workmen viz. Thos Phillips, James Porton, John Dewis??, John Jones, Wm Bayliss & Thos Peade??. Mr Rushout & Mr Rodwell , the clergymen. The former performed the burial service. Also present Mr H Davis, the surgeon, & Mr Anderson, the Attorney who prepared the will, Morgan the coffinmaker, Mills the tomb builder. The pallbearers wore hatbands and scarfs. The workmen hatbands and gloves took 5/ each in money. All the rest of workmen at Park, Nash and Burford who were not bearers gloves and 5/ each in money. Mr Russell the undertaker. On returning home Mr Anderson read the will. Only Saml & Aunt Partridge stay dinner with me. The Executors, my two brothers and myself. The trustee for my sister Mr Wm Reynolds. All passes off in the greatest and pleasantest manner possible and may the Lord have mercy on the soul of the departed. A better Father, a better husband or a more upright and honest man never was in existence." William Partridgeappeared in the 1841 census at Lodge, Burford, Shropshire. He lived on 20 December 1843 at Lodge Farm, Burford. He appeared in the 1851 census at Teme Street, Tenbury Wells. He was the bailiff for F. Williams Esq. in 1855 at Sutton Park, Tenbury. He died on 25 January 1859 at Lodge Farm, Rochford, Tenbury Wells, at age 70; farmer, aged 70, "Heart disease, 9 weeks, Dropsy, 5 weeks", death notified by an illiterate Charles Cownley, present at the death, Rochford. He was buried at Burford Churchyard; "In the 70th year of his age."

     John Partridge was baptized on 14 February 1785 at Hartlebury. He was the son of Thomas Partridge and Mary Lamb.

     Edward Partridge was born circa 1797 at Ombersley. He was the son of Thomas Partridge and Mary Lamb. Edward Partridge appeared in the household of Mary Smith Partridge in the 1851 census at Sytchampton, Ombersley.

     Her married name was Reynolds. Rachel Mytton was born on 30 November 1778. She was the daughter of Edward Mytton. Rachel Mytton was baptized on 21 December 1778 at Coreley, Shropshire. She married William Reynolds, son of Peter Reynolds and Mary Reynolds, before 7 June 1841. Rachel Reynolds appeared in the household of William Reynolds in the 1841 census at Nash Court, Burford, Shropshire. Rachel Reynolds appeared in the household of William Reynolds in the 1851 census at Boraston. Rachel Mytton died on 15 July 1858 at age 79.

     Jane Partridge was baptized on 17 January 1820 at Coreley, Shropshire. She was the daughter of William Partridge and Eleanor Reynolds. Jane Partridge died on 17 December 1825 at age 5. She was buried at Burford; "aged 6."

     Howard Webster was born circa 1865 at Bewdley. He appeared in the household of Dr. Trevor Webster in the 1891 census at 42 High Street, Bewdley, Worcestershire. Howard Webster died after 5 April 1891.

     William Reynolds was born circa 1769 at Log Mill, Kinlet, Shropshire. He married Elizabeth Davis on 17 June 1805 at Kinlet, Shropshire. William Reynolds died after 17 June 1805.

     Elizabeth Davis was born before 1789. As of 17 June 1805,her married name was Reynolds. She married William Reynolds on 17 June 1805 at Kinlet, Shropshire. Elizabeth Davis died after 17 June 1805.

     Edward Davis was baptized on 2 January 1757 at Burford. He was the son of Edward Davis and Ann (?). Edward Davis was a witness when Peter Davis was recording in his diary: "Go to Oldwood in afternoon to see my Father's brother, Edwe'd (?) Davis who is unwell and leave him a ticket to be admitted to the dispensary." on 23 May 1836 at Oldwood, Tenbury Wells. Edward Davis died in July 1836 at Oldwood, Worcestershire, at age 79. He was buried on 30 July 1836 at Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire; mentioned in Peter Davis's diary: "Father goes to attend the funeral of his late brother from Mr. Potts’s Oldwood to Tenbury Church."

     Peter Reynolds was born circa 1790 at Burford, Shropshire. He was the son of Peter Reynolds and Mary Reynolds. Peter Reynolds married Sarah (?) circa 1831. Peter Reynolds was a witness when Peter Davis was recording in his diary: "...back to Badger to Tea. Go from thence on horseback to Kemberton to visit my uncle, Peter Reynolds. Stay the night there." on 15 June 1836. Peter Reynoldsappeared in the 1841 census at Kemberton. He appeared in the 1851 census at Kemberton. He was appointed a trustee of his sister Maria Harper's marriage settlement: stated to be Peter Reynolds the elder, of Kemberton, farmer on 9 November 1852. He witnessed the marriage of William Harper and Maria Reynolds on 10 November 1852 at Kemberton, Shropshire; he was a bachelor, she a spinster. Peter Reynolds appeared in the 1861 census at Lower Hall, Beckbury, Shropshire. He died on 4 May 1865 at Ryton; Aged 75 years, farmer, of cardiac disease "Decay of Nature Certified"; informed by Mary-Anne Jones on the same date, at Shiffnal
(Ryton is about a mile North of Beckbury, and Shifnal is 4 miles North of Ryton.).

     Sarah (?) was born in 1805 at Kemberton, Shropshire. As of circa 1831,her married name was Reynolds. She married Peter Reynolds, son of Peter Reynolds and Mary Reynolds, circa 1831. Sarah (?) appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1841 census at Kemberton. Sarah Reynolds appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1851 census at Kemberton. Sarah (?) appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1861 census at Lower Hall, Beckbury, Shropshire. Sarah (?) appeared in the 1871 census at Beckbury, Shropshire; Sarah Reynolds living alone, a widow aged 65 (next door to Francis and Hannah Harvey - possibly née Reynolds - and young William Reynolds, Sarah's grandson). She died after 2 April 1871.

     James Reynolds was baptized on 11 March 1772 at Kemberton, Shropshire. He was the son of John Reynolds and Mary Foxall. James Reynolds married Charlotte Pearce on 29 March 1800 at Claverley, Shropshire. James Reynolds was living on 26 December 1820; referred to as the father of beneficiaries of the will of this date of John Nurs - the children of James Reynolds, Shifnal, cabinet maker to benefit on the death of the survivor of the testator and his wife - and also appointed one of two executors. He witnessed the probate of the estate of John Nurse on 4 June 1824; John Nurs's will dated 26/12/1820 was proved by Peter Reynolds, Burcott and James Reynolds, Shifnal, cabinet maker. James Reynoldsappeared in the 1841 census at High Street, Shifnal. He died between 1 July 1841 and 30 September 1841 at Shifnal. He died before 8 August 1844; "my late brother."

     John Reynolds was baptized on 21 August 1726 at Meole Bruce. He was the son of John Reynolds and Elizabeth Boothby. John Reynolds married Mary Foxall on 23 January 1753 at Shifnal, Shropshire. John Reynolds died after 11 March 1772.

     Her married name was Reynolds. Mary Foxall married John Reynolds, son of John Reynolds and Elizabeth Boothby, on 23 January 1753 at Shifnal, Shropshire. Mary Foxall died after 11 March 1772.

     William Reynolds was born on 26 January 1837 at Kemberton, Shropshire. He was the son of Peter Reynolds and Sarah (?). William Reynolds appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1841 census at Kemberton. William Reynolds appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1851 census at Kemberton. William Reynolds was living on 2 September 1861.

     Peter Reynolds was baptized on 2 February 1832 at Kemberton. He was the son of Peter Reynolds and Sarah (?). Peter Reynolds appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1841 census at Kemberton. Peter Reynolds appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1851 census at Kemberton. Peter Reynolds appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1861 census at Lower Hall, Beckbury, Shropshire. Peter Reynolds was living on 2 September 1861. He married Annie Machin in 1868 at West Bromwich, Staffs; It's the only marriage between a Peter Reynolds and an Ann(ie) between 1861 and 1871, according to FreeBMD. W. Bromwich is 23 miles from Annie's birthplace: I wonder what they were doing getting married there. Peter Reynolds appeared in the 1871 census at Brook Farm, Beckbury; Peter Reynolds, 38, farmer of 140 acres employing 23 men, born Kemberton; his wife, Annie, 38, born Leighton, Salop; their sons Peter William & John Francis, 2 and 9 months, both b. Beckbury, and three servants. He was By his aunt Maria's will, he was appointed an executor (and sole beneficiary), then said to be "of Beckbury" on 3 September 1873. He was proved his aunt Maria's will as sole executor, then said to be "of Kemberton, farmer" on 26 November 1877. He appeared in the 1881 census at Hall Lane Farm, Kemberton, Shropshire; Head: Peter Reynolds, 48, farmer of 170 acres employing 2 men and 2 boys, born Kemberton, with his wife Anne, 45, born Wenlock, Peter William, 12 and John Francis, 10, both born Beckbury. He appeared in the 1891 census at Masons Arms, Kemberton; Head: Peter Reynolds, 58 Licensed Victualler/pensioner, born Kemberton; Anne Reynolds, 54, wife, b Leasow's Farm, Salop [there is a Leasowe's Farm near Horse Hay/Leighton], and one servant. He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Masons Arms, Hall Lane, Kemberton.; Head: Peter Reynolds, 69, widower, farmer & publican, born Kemberton (NB Almost next door in Hall Lane are his late wife's sisters Mary Lewies, widow aged 72, and Elizabeth Machin, spinster, 65, both living off their own means and born Horse Hay. NB2 Also next door on the other side are Peter Reynolds' eldest son and family.] He died after 31 March 1901.

     Mary Ann Reynolds was born in 1840 at Kemberton, Shropshire. She was the daughter of Peter Reynolds and Sarah (?). Mary Ann Reynolds appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1841 census at Kemberton. Mary Ann Reynolds appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1851 census at Kemberton. Her married name was Jones. Mary Ann Reynolds married William Jones in 1858. Mary Ann Jones appeared in the household of William Jones in the 1861 census at Lower Hall, Beckbury, Shropshire. Mary Ann Reynolds was mentioned as a beneficiary of the will of her uncle William Reynolds - albeit she was referred to in her maiden name on 2 September 1861.

     William Reynolds was born in 1857 at Birmingham. He appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1861 census at Lower Hall, Beckbury, Shropshire. William Reynolds appeared in the household of Francis Harvey in the 1871 census at Beckbury, Shropshire. William Reynolds died after 2 April 1871.

     Annie Machin was born in 1833 at Leighton, Shropshire. She appeared in the 1861 census at Garmston, Shropshire. Her married name was Reynolds. She married Peter Reynolds, son of Peter Reynolds and Sarah (?), in 1868 at West Bromwich, Staffs; It's the only marriage between a Peter Reynolds and an Ann(ie) between 1861 and 1871, according to FreeBMD. W. Bromwich is 23 miles from Annie's birthplace: I wonder what they were doing getting married there. Annie Machin appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1871 census at Brook Farm, Beckbury. Annie Reynolds witnessed the death of Maria Reynolds on 12 November 1877 at Kemberton; aged 85, widow of William Harper dec'd, builder, of "senile decay", death informed by Anne Reynolds, present at the death: stated in probate to be "of Beckbury" (though died in Kemberton). Annie Reynolds appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1881 census at Hall Lane Farm, Kemberton, Shropshire. Annie Reynolds appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1891 census at Masons Arms, Kemberton. Annie Machin died in 1900 at Shifnal; "Anne" Reynolds, aged 67.

     Peter William Reynolds was born in 1869 at Beckbury. He was the son of Peter Reynolds and Annie Machin. Peter William Reynolds appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1871 census at Brook Farm, Beckbury. Peter William Reynolds appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1881 census at Hall Lane Farm, Kemberton, Shropshire. Peter William Reynolds married Minnie Villiers Waltho, daughter of Peter Waltho and Sarah Powell, in 1896 at Wolverhampton; married in the last quarter. Peter William Reynolds appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Hall Lane, Kemberton; Head: Peter W(?) Reynolds, head 32, farm bailiff, born Beckbury; wife Minnie B. Reynolds, 32, born Tettenhall, and son Peter, 3 months, born Kemberton. He died after 31 March 1901.

     John Francis Reynolds was born in 1870 at Beckbury. He was the son of Peter Reynolds and Annie Machin. John Francis Reynolds appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1871 census at Brook Farm, Beckbury. John Francis Reynolds died after 2 April 1871. He appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1881 census at Hall Lane Farm, Kemberton, Shropshire.

     Francis Harvey married Hannah (?). Francis Harvey was born in 1807 at Droitwich, Worcestershire. He appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1851 census at Kemberton. Francis Harvey appeared in the 1861 census at 109 Hockley Hill, Birmingham. He appeared in the 1871 census at Beckbury, Shropshire; Francis Harvey, 64, retired butcher, born Droitwich; his wife Hannah, 57, born Kemberton; nephew William Reynolds, 14, scholar, born Birmingham, and Hannah Childs, unmarried, servant, 31, born Kemberton. He died after 3 September 1873; referred to in Maria Reynolds' will of this date and impliedly then still living.

     Her married name was Harvey. Hannah (?) married Francis Harvey. Hannah (?) was born in 1814 at Kemberton, Shropshire. She appeared in the household of Francis Harvey in the 1861 census at 109 Hockley Hill, Birmingham. Hannah (?) appeared in the household of Francis Harvey in the 1871 census at Beckbury, Shropshire. Hannah (?) died after 2 April 1871.

     Peter Reynolds was baptized on 5 June 1766 at Kemberton, Shropshire. He was the son of John Reynolds and Mary Foxall. Peter Reynolds married Ann Davis Harper, daughter of Ellinor Harper, on 23 October 1800 at Kemberton, Shropshire. Peter Reynolds was living on 31 August 1813 at Kemberton; As stated in his will. He was living on 26 December 1820; the will of this date of John Nurs appointed Peter Reynolds of Burcott as one of two executors. He witnessed the probate of the estate of John Nurse on 4 June 1824; John Nurs's will dated 26/12/1820 was proved by Peter Reynolds, Burcott and James Reynolds, Shifnal, cabinet maker. Peter Reynolds was living on 3 June 1841 at Burcote, Shropshire; His codicil was made on this day. Heappeared in the 1841 census at Burcote, Worfield, Shropshire. He died on 28 December 1843 at Burcott, Worfield, at age 77; Peter Reynolds, farmer, died aged 77 of apoplexy, death informed by Mary Childs, "present at ye death Burcott." His estate was probated on 17 May 1844.

     Ann Davis Harper was born on 6 August 1766 at Worfield, Shropshire. She was the daughter of Ellinor Harper. As of 23 October 1800,her married name was Reynolds. Ann Davis Harper married Peter Reynolds, son of John Reynolds and Mary Foxall, on 23 October 1800 at Kemberton, Shropshire. Ann Davis Reynolds was a witness when The Rev. Samuel Davis was mentioned in his brother's diary: "Samuel returns from Burcott and brings Mrs. Reynolds with him in her carriage with his own horse." on 1 June 1836 at Shropshire. Ann Davis Reynolds was a witness when Peter Davis was recording in his diary: "Mrs. Reynolds accompanies us to Burford Church and stays dinner at Burford" on 5 June 1836. Ann Davis Harper was mentioned in Peter Davis's diary: "Mrs. Reynolds (Burcott) leaves us for The Lodge, Nash" on 6 June 1836. She was a witness when Peter Davis was recording in his diary: "Mrs. Reynolds (of Burcott) accompanies from Lodge party to stay the night here [that is, Dean Park, Burford]" on 9 June 1836. Ann Davis Harper was mentioned in Peter Davis's diary: "Mrs. Reynolds and Eliza go for a ride in carriage to Ludlow." on 11 June 1836. She was mentioned in Peter Davis's diary: "Mrs. Reynolds and Eliza go to Nash to chapel and stay dinner at Mr. Reynolds." on 12 June 1836. She was a witness when Peter Davis was recording in his diary: "Put Samuel's horse to Mrs. Reynolds carriage and take her home to Burcott. Get there to dinner... Return to Burford to sleep." [It's about 25 miles from Burford up to Burcote.] on 13 June 1836. Ann Davis Reynolds appeared in the household of Peter Reynolds in the 1841 census at Burcote, Worfield, Shropshire. Ann Davis Harper was living on 17 May 1844 at Burcote; She was a proving executrix of her late husband's will. She left a will on 20 March 1847; She made her will whilst living at Burcote. None of the beneficiaries appear to have been members of the Reynolds family. She died between 1 January 1849 and 31 March 1849 at Bridgnorth. Her estate was probated on 2 October 1849; Her will was proved in London.

     Ellinor Harper died after 6 August 1766.

     Ann (?) married Edward Davis before 2 January 1757. As of before 2 January 1757,her married name was Davis. Ann (?) died after 2 January 1757.

     William Reynolds was born on 17 April 1762 at Kemberton. He was the son of John Reynolds and Mary Foxall. William Reynolds was baptized on 14 May 1762 at Kemberton. He married Elizabeth Bolton on 13 April 1792 at Kemberton. William Reynolds was living on 31 August 1813 at Kemberton. He was living on 26 December 1820; referred to as the father of beneficiaries of the will of this date of John Nurs as "brother of my wife" - £100 between his children on the death of the survivor of the testator and his wife. Heappeared in the 1841 census at The Infirmary, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. He was living on 20 September 1841 at Bridgnorth. He died between 1 October 1841 and 31 December 1841 at Bridgnorth.