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Edwin Chant

Edwin Chant

Male 1858 - 1908  (50 years)

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  • Name Edwin Chant 
    Born 1858  Salcombe Devon England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Christened 10 Jan 1858  Salcombe Holy Trinity Church Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 1908 
    Person ID I2123  Salcombe
    Last Modified 28 Nov 2023 

    Father Philip Edwin Chant,   b. 29 Mar 1835, Stokenham / Hall Sands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Feb 1923, Salcombe Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Maunder,   b. 14 Jul 1833, Malborough Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Oct 1920, Salcombe Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 23 Dec 1855  Salcombe Devon England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • England Census: 1861 to 1891 Philip Edwin Chant was a boat builder.
      In 1901 and 1911 He was retired residing at 29 Fore St. Salcombe.
      The 1911 Census taken on the 2nd of April 1911 states that Philip Edwin and Elizabeth had been married for 54 years and had eight children. Three had sadly died prior to the Census.

      Kelly's directory 1893, 1910 & 1914 he was living at 30 Fore St. "Chant Philip Edwin & Son Yacht & Boat builders"
      Sidney Chant was also listed at 30 Fore St as a Painter.
      Kelly's directory 1923 (the year of Philip Edwin's Death)
      the boat yard is in Joseph's name.
    Family ID F646  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Sarah Clements,   b. 1859, Stokenham Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 1880  Registered Kingsbridge Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Mary Emily Gwendolin Chant,   b. 6 Mar 1881, Salcombe Devon England Find all individuals with events at this location
    +2. Philip Edwin Chant,   b. 1883, Salcombe Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Jul 1962, Plymouth Hospital Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
     3. Amy Eveline Chant,   b. 1886, Salcombe Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1959, Registered Kingsbridge Q3 Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
    Last Modified 17 May 2011 
    Family ID F647  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1858 - Salcombe Devon England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChristened - 10 Jan 1858 - Salcombe Holy Trinity Church Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • In 1891 Edwin was a boat builder living 20 Buckley St.
      in 1901 it doesn't say a profession for him but Sarah was a laundry/washer woman own account and they were living 15 Church St.
      with their 3 children
      Mary Ellen Gwendolin 20 - now known as Gwendolin 1891 & 1901
      and Philip Edwin now Edwin 17 in 1901 he was apprentice plumber.
      and Amy Eveline 15


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