Thomas Chester
M, b. circa 1792
Thomas was born circa 1792 probably at East Torrington, Lincolnshire, England.1 He was the son of Thomas Chester and Sarah Bowman. Thomas married by license Sarah Whallhead, daughter of John Whallhead and Sarah Wright, on 19 April 1817 in St. Swithin's Church in the city of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.2,3,4 Thomas & Sarah appeared to have moved around the area of Lincoln. They first lived in Lincoln. From there, they moved to Holton Cun Beckering an then to the village of East Torrington which is within Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, 13.8 miles northeast of Lincoln.
Children of Thomas Chester and Sarah Whallhead
- Enoch Chester b. b 19 Aug 1815, d. 18 Apr 1879
- Sarah Chester b. b 15 Dec 1817
- Ann Chester b. b 21 Dec 1819
- Eliza Chester b. b 21 Dec 1819
- Harriett Chester b. b 13 May 1821
- Jane Chester b. 4 Aug 1822
- Thomas Chester b. b 16 Mar 1824
- Phoebe Chester b. 23 Feb 1825
- Brett Chester b. 5 Aug 1827
- Christiana Chester b. c 28 Dec 1828
Citations
- [S1] Church of the Latter Day Saints, International Genealogical Index, Patron Record.
- [S506] Note: St. Swithins is a square within the city of Lincoln. The church is located within this area.
- [S1] Church of the Latter Day Saints, International Genealogical Index, Lincolnshire - Thomas Chester married Sarah Whallhead License: 19 April 1817 St Swithins Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
- [S1626] England Marriages, 1538-1935; Index: Batch Number: M02580-1 - Family Search.