Mary Jane Chivell

F, b. 1845
  • Mary Jane Chivell was born in 1845 in St Agnes.
  • She was the daughter of Geroge Chivell and Jane Rosewall.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Mary Jane Chivell was living in the household of Geroge Chivell and Jane Rosewall in St Agnes. George is shown as a 49 year old copper miner born St Agnes, living with his wife Jane 48 born St Agnes, and children Bathsheba 17, born St Agnes a farm labourer, James 19 born St Agnes and working at mines, George 10 a farm labourer, Mary J aged 8, Elizabeth aged 7 and Martha aged 4 all born in St Agnes.

  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Mary Jane Chivell was living in the household of Geroge Chivell and Jane Rosewall in St Agnes. George is shown as a 58 year old tin miner born in St Agnes, living with his wife Jane 54 born St Agnes, and his children Bathsheba 23, George 21, Mary J 17 and Elizabeth 16 all tin dressers born in St Agnes.

  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Mary Jane Chivell was living in the household of James Chivell and Thomasin Richards Miners in St Agnes. James is shown as a 36 year old tin miner born St Agnes, living with his wife Tamosine 37 born Merther, and children Harriet 16 a mine labourer born St Agnes; Joseph 14, a tin miner born St Agnes; Theresa 7 and Thomas 4 both scholars born St Agnes; James Henry aged 6 months born St Agnes (should be Thomas Henry and William James). Also living with the family are William Behanna a 57 year old widowed tin miner born Merther, Mary J Chivell a labourer at a tin mine aged 26 and Charlotte Chivell 5 (possibly Mary Jane's daugher) both born St Agnes.

Child of Mary Jane Chivell

Mary Jane Chivell

F, b. December 1836
  • Mary Jane Chivell was born in December 1836.
  • She was the daughter of Joseph Chivell and Anne Bennie.
  • Mary Jane Chivell was baptized on 2 January 1837 in St Agnes.
  • She immigrated in 1839 to South Australia with Joseph Chivell and Anne Bennie. Joseph and Ann Bennie arrived on the "Java" with all of the children from both of Joseph's marriages.

Mary Jane Chivell

F, b. September 1853, d. 23 October 1918
  • Mary Jane Chivell's birth was registered in the Cornwall, an unknown place Registration District in the September 1853 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of William Richards Chivell and Margaret Snell.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Mary Jane Chivell was living in the household of Margaret Snell in St Agnes. Margaret is shown as a 40 year old copper miners wife born in St Agnes, living with her children James a 14 year old copper miner, Mary J aged 7, Ruth aged 5 and William aged 3. All the children were born in St Agnes. Margaret's mother Mary Snell aged 89 and born St Agnes was living with the family.

  • Mary Jane Chivell appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in St Ives. Mary Jane is shown as a 17 year old domestic servant born St Agnes, working for and living with Richard Andrew, a tailor and his wife.

  • Her marriage, at 18 years and 6 months, to Henry James Richards, son of Henry Richards, was registered in the March 1872 Quarter Registration District. Note: Although the names are correct, the date and place of this marriage may mean it is not the correct marriage.
  • Mary Jane Chivell and Henry James Richards appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in St Ives. Henry James is shown as a 28 year old painter born St Ives, living with his wife Mary J, 27 born St Agnes and son William H aged 1 born St Agnes, and Henry Richards, his father aged 71 a retired painter born St Ives.

  • Mary Jane Chivell died on 23 October 1918 at age 65.

Children of Mary Jane Chivell and Henry James Richards

Mary Jane Chivell

F, b. December 1865
  • Mary Jane Chivell's birth was registered in the Middlesex, an unknown place Registration District in the December 1865 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of James Chivell and Mary Mannell.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Mary Jane Chivell was living in the household of James Chivell and Mary Mannell in Middlesex. George is shown as a 50 year old coffee house keeper born St Austell, living with his wife Mary aged 50 born Truro and their children Mary Jane aged 15, coffee house assistant and son James 11 a scholar. Both children were born in St Pancreas London.

Mary Jane Chivell

F, b. June 1848
  • Mary Jane Chivell's birth was registered in the Cornwall, an unknown place Registration District in the June 1848 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Chivell and Frances Bawden.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Mary Jane Chivell was living in the household of Thomas Chivell and Frances Bawden in Wendon. Thomas is shown as a 27 year old copper miner born St Agnes living with his wife Frances aged 22 born Crowan, daughter Frances 5 born Wendon and daughter Mary 2 born Wendon.

  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Mary Jane Chivell was living in the household of Frances Bawden in Crowan. Frances is shown as the 32 year old head married born Crowan and living with her children Frances Frances 15 a house maid born Wendron, Mary Jane 13 born Wendron, and Thomas H 9 born Wendron.

  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Mary Jane Chivell was living in the household of Joseph L Matthews and Frances Bawden Chivell in Crowan. Joseph is shown as a 29 year old farmer of 20 acres born Crowan, living with his wife Frances B 25 born Wedron and children Marcy 3, Thomas C 2, William 1 and John W aged 2 months all born Crowan. Frances sister Mary Jane CHIVELE 23 born Wedron was visiting the family.

Mary Jane Burt Chivell

F, b. 30 March 1834, d. 6 February 1898
  • Mary Jane Burt Chivell was baptized on 30 March 1834 in Ruan Lanihorne, England. Her father's abode given as Ruan, and his occupation husbandman.
  • She was the daughter of Robert Chivell and Martha Vowden.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Mary Jane Burt Chivell was living in the household of Robert Chivell and Martha Vowden in Tregisiwin, Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall. Robert is shown as a 30 year old, agricultural labourer, living with his wife Martha and daughters, Eliza Jane (who is in fact Martha's sister), 8, Mary Jane, 7, Elizabeth Ann, 5, Louisa 3, and Thurza Anna aged 1. Martha's sister Lucy worked at the farm next door.

  • Mary Jane Burt Chivell appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Philleigh, Cornwall. She is shown as Jane CHEVEL on the census,17 years born Ruan Lanihorne, working as a Dairy Maid for Hannibal Collett a 79 year old farmer of 65 Acres Empl 3 Labourers.

  • At the age of 22 years, 1 month and 24 days, Mary Jane Burt Chivell married John Honey Austin, son of Thomas Austin and Ann Honey, on 24 May 1856 in Philleigh, England. John was a 22 year old bachelor labourer living at Treworthell, father Thomas also a labourer. Mary Jane was a 22 year old spinster living at Trenestral in Ruan Lanihorne. Her father Robert was a labourer. They were married by Banns and witnesses to the marriage were William Moore and Robert Chivell who signed with his mark. The bride signed CHILELL.
  • Mary Jane Burt Chivell and John Honey Austin immigrated to Queensland, Australia, on 19 June 1858 with their daughter Matilda Jane on the 517 ton barque the "Ascendant" from Plymouth, Devonshire. It arrived in Moreton Bay on 28 March 1858. The "Ascendant" carried 235 immigrants. John and Mary Ann's son was born during the passage to Australia. They named him Thomas Henry Ascendant.
  • Mary Jane Burt Chivell died on 6 February 1898 in Milford, Fassifern, Queensland, Australia, at age 63. The informant for her death certificate, her husband John Honey Austin, stated that she was 64 years old and died from acute gastritis having suffered for 20 hours. Her father's name was given as Robert Chivell, an overseer and her mother was Martha. She was born in Rowen Church Town, Cornwall and had been in Queensland for 39 years having been married in Pheleigh, Cornwall at the age of 22 years to John Honey Austin. She had nine living children:- Matilda Ann H 41, Thomas Henry A 39, Charlotte Jane 37, Harriotte Emily 35, William John H 32, Emma Louisa 30, Charles Edwin 28, George Edgar 25 and Arthur James C aged 22.
  • Mary was buried on 8 February 1898 in Queensland, Australia.
    Gravestone of John Honey Austin and Mary Ann Austin - Teviotville Cemetery. The grave is surrounded by a small fence over which is growing a wild tea rose almost obscuring the stone.

Children of Mary Jane Burt Chivell and John Honey Austin

Matilda Chivell

F, b. 28 August 1846, d. March 1848
  • Matilda Chivell was baptized on 28 August 1846 in Ruan Lanihorne. She was a twin to Edwin but died before she reached 2years. Her father's abode was Tregiswin, and his occupation a husbandman.
  • She was the daughter of Robert Chivell and Martha Vowden.
  • Matilda Chivell's birth was registered in the Cornwall, an unknown place Registration District in the September 1846 Quarter.
  • Her death was recorded with the Truro Registration District in the March 1848 Quarter.
  • Matilda was buried on 27 March 1848 in Ruan Lanihorne. Her residence was given as Trenestril.

Matthew Chivell

M, b. 7 August 1789, d. January 1828
  • Matthew Chivell was baptized on 7 August 1789 in St Agnes.
  • He was the son of George Chivell and Elizabeth Uln.
  • Matthew Chivell died in January 1828 at age 38.
  • Matthew was buried on 23 January 1828 in St Agnes. The burial record showed he was 42 years old and lived at Goonown.

Matthew Chivell

M, b. 15 November 1761
  • Matthew Chivell was baptized on 15 November 1761 in St Agnes.
  • He was the son of Thomas Chivell and Grace George.
  • At the age of 31 years, 1 month and 9 days, Matthew Chivell married Honour Biddick on 24 December 1792 in St Issey. Matthew was a sojourner to the parish.

Children of Matthew Chivell and Honour Biddick

Matthew Chivell

M, b. 26 July 1801
  • Matthew Chivell was baptized on 26 July 1801 in St Mewan. Surname spelt CHEVEL.
  • He was the son of Matthew Chivell and Honour Biddick.
  • At the age of 24 years, 3 months and 26 days, Matthew Chivell married Mary Biddick on 21 November 1825 in Padstow. Witnesses to the marriage were Peter Biddick and William Hodge. Matthew was from St Austell.

Oliver Chivell

M, b. circa 1601, d. 2 September 1601
  • Oliver Chivell was born circa 1601. May have been a twin to John.
  • He was the son of John Chivell and Johane Unknown.
  • Oliver was buried on 2 September 1601 in Cornwall.
  • Oliver Chivell died on 2 September 1601 in Cornwall.

Phillip Chivell

F, b. 25 November 1672
  • Phillip Chivell's birth was registered in the an unknown place , an unknown place Registration District in the 25 November 1672 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Ffardinanda Chivell and Philip Northy.

Phillip Chivell

M, b. circa 1630
  • Phillip Chivell was born circa 1630.
  • Phillip Chivell married Ann Dyer on 17 November 1663 in St Minver.

Ralph Chivell

M, b. 8 August 1823

Richard Chivell

M, b. 30 January 1725/26
  • Richard Chivell was baptized on 30 January 1725/26 in Lanivet, Cornwall, England.
  • He was the son of Robert Chivell and Elizabeth Scott.
  • At the age of 38 years, 11 months and 8 days, Richard Chivell married Mary Orsburn on 7 January 1765 in Luxulyan.

Child of Richard Chivell and Mary Orsburn

Richard Chivell

M, b. 15 November 1765
  • Richard Chivell was christened on 15 November 1765 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, England.
  • He was the son of Richard Chivell and Mary Orsburn.

Richard Chivell

M, b. 1 March 1635, d. 1720
  • Richard Chivell was baptized on 1 March 1635 in Boyton.
  • He was the son of Edward Chivell and Zenobia Pedlar.
  • At the age of 48 years, 2 months and 11 days, Richard Chivell married Joan Cripps on 12 May 1683 in Lanivet.
  • In April 1709,his wife, Joan Cripps died.
  • Richard Chivell died in 1720.
  • Richard was buried on 21 September 1720 in Lanivet.

Children of Richard Chivell and Joan Cripps

Richard Chivell

M, b. 10 October 1686, d. March 1747
  • Richard Chivell was baptized on 10 October 1686 in Lanivet, England.
  • He was the son of Richard Chivell and Joan Cripps.
  • At the age of 26 years, 1 month and 22 days, Richard Chivell married Elizabeth Simon on 2 December 1712 in Lanivet, Cornwall, England.
  • Richard Chivell died in March 1747 at age 60.
  • Richard was buried on 26 March 1747 in Lanivet.

Children of Richard Chivell and Elizabeth Simon

Richard Chivell

M, b. circa 1690
  • Richard Chivell was born circa 1690.

Child of Richard Chivell

Richard Chivell

M, b. 26 April 1696
  • Richard Chivell was born on 26 April 1696 in St Agnes.
  • He was the son of George Chivell.

Child of Richard Chivell

Richard Chivell

M, b. December 1864
  • Richard Chivell's birth was registered in the Cornwall, an unknown place Registration District in the December 1864 Quarter.
  • He was the son of William Richards Chivell and Margaret Snell.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Richard Chivell was living in the household of Margaret Snell in St Agnes. Margaret is shown as a 51 year old widow born St Agnes, living with her 15 year old daughter Ruth a farm labourer, son William 13 a copper miner, and Richard 6 a scholar and Elizabeth 5 a scholar all born in St Agnes.

  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Richard Chivell was living in the household of Margaret Snell in St Agnes. Margaret is shown as a 62 year old copper miners widow, born St Agnes, living with her two sons William aged 23 and Richard aged 17 both copper miners and born in St Agnes.

Richard Chivell

M, b. 8 October 1723
  • Richard Chivell was baptized on 8 October 1723 in Lanivet.
  • He was the son of Elizabeth Chivell.

Richard Chivell

M, b. 1760, d. 1824
  • Richard Chivell was born in 1760. Parentage probable - could also be the son of Richard Chivell and Mary Osborne chr 1765 in Luxulyan.
  • He was the son of William Chivell and Alice Lawerence.
  • Richard Chivell married Ann Unknown circa 1797.
  • Richard Chivell died in 1824 in Menheniot. He was a stone mason at the time of his death.
  • Richard was buried on 5 June 1824 in Menheniot.

Children of Richard Chivell and Ann Unknown

Richard Chivell

M, b. 9 November 1599
  • Richard Chivell was baptized on 9 November 1599 in Cornwall.
  • He was the son of Enigo Chivell.
  • Richard was buried on 24 July 1600 in Cornwall.

Richard Joshua Chivell

M, b. 18 October 1810

Richard Louis Chivell

M, b. 26 April 1888
  • Richard Louis Chivell was born on 26 April 1888 in Cape Colony, South Africa.
  • He was the son of William Chivell and Caroline Dorothea Louise Unknown.
  • Richard Louis Chivell was baptized on 27 May 1888 in Kimberley. The record showed the parents as Caroline Dorothea and William Chivell of de Beers.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Richard Louis Chivell was living in the household of William Chivell and Caroline Dorothea Louise Unknown in Kenwyn. William is shown as a 33 year old, born in St Agnes, living on his own means. His wife Caroline D Chivell is 28 years old, born Cape Colony, and living with them are her children Caroline D Dickson aged 12, George H Dickson aged 10 and Walter M Dickson aged 5 all born in Cape Colony. Williams son William aged 8 born Redruth is also with them as well as his other children Richard L Chivell aged 2, born Cape Colony and Florence M Chivell aged 1 born Truro. Three servants are living with the family including a cook and a nurse.

Richard Thomes Chivell

M, b. 22 January 1832

Robert Chivell

M, b. 28 May 1803, d. March 1872
  • Robert Chivell was born in 1803 in St Veep. The 1851,1861 and 1871 census shows he was born at St Veep.
  • He was baptized on 28 May 1803 in St Winnow, Cornwall, England. Census states born St Veep, which is just in the next parish -.
  • He was the son of Robert Chivell and Mary Burt Davey.
  • At the age of 29 years and 12 days, Robert Chivell married Martha Vowden, daughter of Stephen Vowden and Ann Teague, on 9 June 1832 in Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall, England. Witnesses to the marriage were John Bond and William (mark of) Creed.
  • In 1841 he was an overseer.
  • Robert Chivell and Martha Vowden appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Tregisiwin, Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall. Robert is shown as a 30 year old, agricultural labourer, living with his wife Martha and daughters, Eliza Jane (who is in fact Martha's sister), 8, Mary Jane, 7, Elizabeth Ann, 5, Louisa 3, and Thurza Anna aged 1. Martha's sister Lucy worked at the farm next door.

  • Robert Chivell and Martha Vowden appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Ruan Lanihorne. Robert is shown as a 43 year old labourer, born St Veep, living with wife Martha,born Ruan Lanihorne and children Elizabeth aged 14, Louisa 12, Thurzia H 10, Charlotte aged 9, William W aged 8, Selina 7, and Edwin aged 4. All of the children were born in Ruan Lanihorne.

  • Robert Chivell witnessed the marriage of John Honey Austin and Mary Jane Burt Chivell on 24 May 1856 in Philleigh, England; John was a 22 year old bachelor labourer living at Treworthell, father Thomas also a labourer. Mary Jane was a 22 year old spinster living at Trenestral in Ruan Lanihorne. Her father Robert was a labourer. They were married by Banns and witnesses to the marriage were William Moore and Robert Chivell who signed with his mark. The bride signed CHILELL.
  • Robert Chivell and Martha Vowden appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Ruan Lanihorne. Robert is shown as a 51 year old shepherd born St Vap?, living with his wife Martha and children Elizabeth A, James and Lucy.

  • Before 18 November 1862,his wife, Martha Vowden died in Ruan Lanihorne.
  • Robert Chivell appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Ruanlanyhorne, Cornwall. Robert is living with his unmarried daughter Lucy Matilda. Both were recorded on the Census as paupers. Robert was a widower, aged 64 years, born St Veep.

  • Robert Chivell died in March 1872 in Ruan Lanihorne at age 68.
  • Robert was buried on 14 March 1872 in Ruan. HIs death record shows he was aged 67 years.

Children of Robert Chivell and Martha Vowden

Robert Chivell

M, b. 20 August 1769

Children of Robert Chivell and Mary Burt Davey

Robert Chivell

M, b. 13 September 1767, d. July 1768
  • Robert Chivell was christened on 13 September 1767 in Lanivet, Cornwall, England.
  • He was the son of Thomas Chivell and Elizabeth Parnell.
  • Robert Chivell died in July 1768.
  • Robert was buried on 16 July 1768 in Lanivet, Cornwall.