The Carpenter Family of Somerset

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Job Vranch, 1843

Name
Job /Vranch/
Surname
Vranch
Given names
Job
Family with Jane Carpenter
himself
1843
Birth: about 1843Kilmersdon, Somerset, England
Death:
wife
Marriage MarriageDecember 1879Frome, Somerset, England
-10 years
adopted-son
1869
Birth: about 1869 26 16 Radstock, Somerset, England
Death:
-11 months
foster-son
1867
Birth: about 1867 24 31 Kilmersdon, Somerset, England
Death:
9 years
daughter
1875
Birth: about 1875 32 22 Buckland, Gloucestershire, England
Death:
4 years
daughter
1878
Birth: about 1878 35 25 Buckland, Gloucestershire, England
Death:
13 years
son
1890
Birth: about 1890 47 37 Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Death:
-11 years
daughter
18781878
Birth: 1878 35 25
Burial: 23 October 1878Kilmersdon, Somerset, England
3 years
daughter
18801880
Birth: 1880 37 27
Burial: 15 December 1880Chilcompton, Somerset, England
-11 months
son
18781895
Birth: about 1878 35 25
Burial: 17 September 1895Chilcompton, Somerset, England
9 years
son
1886
Birth: about 1886 43 33 Somerset, England
Death:
4 years
son
4 years
son
Family with Ann Carpenter
himself
1843
Birth: about 1843Kilmersdon, Somerset, England
Death:
wife
Marriage Marriage3 November 1864Kilmersdon, Somerset, England
3 years
foster-son
1867
Birth: about 1867 24 31 Kilmersdon, Somerset, England
Death:
-11 months
son
18651869
Birth: about 1865 22 29
Death: about 1869
7 years
son
1871
Birth: about 1871 28 35 Kilmersdon, Somerset, England
Death:
-11 months
adopted-son
1869
Birth: about 1869 26 16 Radstock, Somerset, England
Death:
Birth
Marriage
Birth of a son
Christening of a son
Birth of a son
Christening of a son
Residence
Birth of a son
Death of a son
Burial of a son
Birth of a son
Birth of a daughter
Residence
Birth of a daughter
Birth of a daughter
Burial of a daughter
Birth of a son
Death of a wife
Marriage
Address: Registry Office, Frome, Somerset, England.
Residence
Address: Norton Down, Chilcompton, Somerset, England.
Birth of a daughter
Burial of a daughter
Address: Norton Down, Chilcompton, Somerset, England.
Occupation
Address: Norton Down, Chilcompton, Somerset, England.
Birth of a son
Address: White Post, Somerset, England.
Birth of a son
Address: White Post, Somerset, England.
Birth of a son
Birth of a son
Address: White Post, Somerset, England.
Residence
Address: Norton Down, Chilcompton, Somerset, England.
Burial of a son
Address: Norton Down, Chilcompton, Somerset, England.
Occupation
Address: Church of St John the Baptist, Chilcompton, Somerset, England.
Death
yes
Last change
2 February 202308:27:45
Author of last change: Danny
Birth

parish marriage record sent by Peggy Goodger show a birth year circa 1841

Marriage

Job Vranch aged 23 collier, son of William & Mary Ann (nee Matthews) married Ann Carpenteraged 28, daughter of Charles, on 3 Nov 1864 at Kilmersdon. Witnesses Joseph Barwell, Eliza Carpenter.

Residence

Ernest Charles baptised 1 October 1865 at Kilmersdon Page 98 Entry 107 (buried on 19 Sep 1869 at kilmersdon, aged 4 years - parents abode Chilcompton).

Residence

Emily Vranch buried 23 Oct 1878 at Kilmersdon aged 7 months. Parents abode Buckland.

Marriage

Job Vranch and Jane married at the Register office in Frome in December 1879.

Residence

Elizabeth Vranch buried 15 Dec 1880 aged 6 weeks . Parents' abode Norton Down, Chilcompton.
Abert(sic)? Percy Vranch buried 17 sep 1895 aged 14 years. Abode Norton Down, Chilcompton.

Residence

Elizabeth Vranch buried 15 Dec 1880 aged 6 weeks . Parents' abode Norton Down, Chilcompton.
Abert(sic)? Percy Vranch buried 17 sep 1895 aged 14 years. Abode Norton Down, Chilcompton.

Note

Job seems to have married Ann's younger sister Jane after Ann's death. I am sure this was illegal in the 19th century but if they didn't say anything or married in a parish where only one or neither of the parties were known then it would be done.

Notes from Peggy Goodger
Ernest Charles baptised 1 October 1865 at Kilmersdon Page 98 Entry 107 (buried on 19 Sep 1869 at kilmersdon, aged 4 years - parents abode Chilcompton).

Edwin John baptised 12 Feb 1867 at kilmersdon. Page 102 Entry 135.

I did notice however, the following burials - these may or may not be linked with this family. I include them just in case.
Emily Vranch buried 23 Oct 1878 at Kilmersdon aged 7 months. Parents abode Buckland.
Elizabeth Vranch buried 15 Dec 1880 aged 6 weeks . Parents' abode Norton Down, Chilcompton.
Abert(sic)? Percy Vranch buried 17 sep 1895 aged 14 years. Abode Norton Down, Chilcompton.

Charles & Mary Carpenterbaptised the following children at East Harptree according to the I.G.I. (I do not have any records for East Harptree Parish).
Sarah 15 Sep 1839
Frederick 28 Aug 1842 Eliza 29 Sep 1844
Francis 14 Feb 1846
Martha baptised 17 Mar 1849
There was also another couple Charles & Hester Carpenterwho baptised at East Harptree Henry 23 Jan 1824 and Francis 30 Aug 1829.
I hope this is of some help to you. If I can help further please just shout!

1871 census from Phil Clements
The 1871 Census - Kilmersdon Parish - Res: Charlton Village - Piece 2436 - Folio 21 - Page 32 - Schedule 166
Job Vranch Head M 29 Coal Miner Kilmersdon
Ann Vranch Wife M 31 East Harptree
Edwin J Vranch Son 4 Kilmersdon
Herbert Vranch Son 2 Chilcompton
George Vranch Son 3mos Kilmersdon

From Peggy Goodger
Job Vranch aged 23 collier, son of William & Mary Ann (nee Matthews) married Ann Carpenteraged 28, daughter of Charles, on 3 Nov 1864 at Kilmersdon. Witnesses Joseph Barwell, Eliza Carpenter.

In 1881 Census the family are in Norton Down, Chilcompton, and can be found under the suirname of BRANCH
Job aged 38 born Kilmersdon
Jane aged 28 born East Harptree
Edwin aged 14 born Kilmersdon
Hubert aged 12 born Midsomer Norton
George aged 10 born Kilmersdon
Mary aged 6 born Buckland
Rosina aged 3 born Buckland
Arthur aged 1 born Midsomer Norton

1901 Census RG13/2333 Fo: 16 Pg: 9
Civil Parish: Chilcompton, Ecclesiastical Parish: St John Baptist, Rural District: Clutton, Village
Schedule 65 (no address on page)
Job Vranch Head married Age 58 Coal Hewer Miner working Charlton, Somerset
Jane Vranch wife married Age 47 East Harptree, Somerset
Ernest Vranch son single Age 15 Coal Miner working White Post, Somerset
William Vranch son single Age 12 White Post, Somerset
Walter Vranch son single Age 9 White Post, Somerset

Note

Job Vranch aged 23 collier, son of William & Mary Ann (nee Matthews) married Ann Carpenteraged 28, daughter of Charles, on 3 Nov 1864 at Kilmersdon. Witnesses Joseph Barwell, Eliza Carpenter.