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Bignall to Blagrove

Descendants of Diana Bignall

1. Diana Bignall died October 1716.

More About Diana Bignall:

Burial: October 28, 1716, St. Catherine (Source: B0080 St. Catherine BMB I & II, 1669-1825, I, p. 210.)


Descendants of Eleanor Bignall

1. Eleanor Bignall was born Bet. 1847 - 1848.

More About Eleanor Bignall:

Age: December 1851, 3 years

Burial: December 12, 1851, On the premises, St. Thomas in the Vale (Source: B0009 Jamaica Parish Register Burials III & IV, 1841-1859, IV, p. 34 #24.)

Residence: 1851, Hammond Land


Descendants of George Bignall

1. George1 Bignall was born Abt. 1821. He married Emelia [Amelia] Thompson August 01, 1846 in St. George1. She was born Abt. 1821.

More About George Bignall:

Occupation: Bet. 1848 - 1866, Laborer

Residence: 1846, St. George

Residence (2): Bet. 1848 - 1850, Prosperous Vale

Residence (3): Bet. 1854 - 1866, Rae [Rice] Piece

More About Emelia [Amelia] Thompson:

Other facts: Spelled Emelia and Amelia

Residence: 1846, St. George

More About George Bignall and Emelia Thompson:

Ceremony by: Jacob F. Lessing, Curate

Marriage: August 01, 1846, St. George1

Marriage banns: 1846

 

Children of George Bignall and Emelia Thompson are:

2 i. Alexander2 Bignall, born December 09, 1847.

More About Alexander Bignall:

Baptism: February 06, 1848, St. George2

3 ii. Letitia Bignal, born October 18, 1849.

More About Letitia Bignal:

Baptism: January 13, 1850, St. George3

Residence: 1850, Prosperous Vale

4 iii. Benjamin Bignal, born November 13, 1853.

More About Benjamin Bignal:

Baptism: January 01, 1854, St. George4

Residence: Rae piece

5 iv. Charlotte Junia Bignall, born October 12, 1865.

More About Charlotte Junia Bignall:

Baptism: April 07, 1866, St. George5

Endnotes

1. B0040 Jamaica Parish Register Marriage V& VI, 1842-1864, V, p. 225.

2. B0046 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms XI & XII, 1846-1850, XI, p. 365 #57.

3. B0060 Jamaica Parish Register New Series I, 1848-1861, p. 153 #5.

4. B0001 Jamaica Parish Register New Series Baptisms VIIb & VIII, 1852-1857, VII, p. 320 #36.

5. B0018 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms XX & XXI, 1860-1871, XX, p. 244 #33.


Descendants of Henrietta [Bignal] Bignall

1. Henrietta [Bignal] Bignall died September 1865.

More About Henrietta [Bignal] Bignall:

Burial: September 24, 1865, #3 Ground, St. Catherine (Source: B0022 Jamaica Parish Register Burials V & VI, 1847-1849, 1864-1871, V, p. 115 #103.)


Descendants of Joanna Bignall

1. Joanna Bignall was born June 11, 1865.

More About Joanna Bignall:

Baptism: December 01, 1865, St. Andrew (Source: B0018 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms XX & XXI, 1860-1871, XX, p. 296 #333.)

Residence: 1865, Norbrook Wood


NOTE: This is a revision of the "Descendants of Robert Bignall" formerly on this page.

Descendants of John Bignall

Generation No. 1

        1.  John1 Bignall was born Abt. 1804, and died April 19, 1894 in Panton's Hope, Manchioneal district, Portland1.  He married Phillis Neufville December 1842 in the Anglican Church, Portland2.  She was born Abt. 1819, and died February 25, 1899 in Panton's Hope, Manchioneal district, Portland3.

Notes for John Bignall:
He was a married man at the time of his death.  His death was reported by his son Robert Bignall.

More About John Bignall:
Age: April 19, 1894, 90 years
Cause of Death: Old age
Occupation: 1894, Laborer
Residence: 1842, Portland
Residence (2): Bet. 1860 - 1894, Panton's Hope, Manchioneal district, Portland

Notes for Phillis Neufville:
Her death was registered by her grandson John Bignall who was in attendance.  She was the widow of John Bignall, laborer, at the time of her death.

More About Phillis Neufville:
Cause of Death: retention of urine
Residence: 1842, Portland

More About John Bignall and Phillis Neufville:
Marriage: December 1842, the Anglican Church, Portland4
        
Children of John Bignall and Phillis Neufville are:
+ 2 i. Robert2 Bignall, born Abt. 1845; died January 24, 1919 in Kensington, Portland.
        3 ii. Thomas Edward Bignall, born May 06, 1860; died February 05, 1892 in Black River, Priestman River District, Portland5.

Notes for Thomas Edward Bignall:
His death was reported by his nephew John Bignall, present at bedside.

More About Thomas Edward Bignall:
Age: February 05, 1892, 31 years
Baptism: July 28, 1860, Portland by McDermot6
Occupation: 1892, Carpenter

+ 4 iii. Richard Bignall.

Generation No. 2

        2.  Robert2 Bignall (John1) was born Abt. 1845, and died January 24, 1919 in Kensington, Portland7.  He married Cecilia Allwood Aft. October 01, 1871.  She was born Abt. 1840, and died November 21, 1927 in Kensington, Portland8.

More About Robert Bignall:
Age: January 1919, 74 years
Cause of Death: Senility
Occupation 1: 1873, Laborer
Occupation 2: 1894, Butcher
Residence: 1894, Kensington, Portland

Notes for Cecilia Allwood:
Her death certificate identifies her as the widow of Robert Bignall, butcher.  Her death was reported by her daughter Agnes Neufville, who signed by X, and was present at death.

More About Cecilia Allwood:
Age: November 21, 1927, 87 years
Residence: Bet. 1871 - 1873, Panton's Hope, Portland

More About Robert Bignall and Cecilia Allwood:
Married: Aft. October 01, 1871
        
Children of Robert Bignall and Cecilia Allwood are:
        5 i. Agnes Eliza3 Bignall, born July 14, 1871 in Panton's Hope, Manchioneal district, Portland; died July 28, 1933 in Pleasant Hill, Portland9.  She married Charles Alfred Alexander Neufville December 10, 1895 in Kensington, Portland10; born Abt. 1863.

Notes for Agnes Eliza Bignall:
Her death certificate says she was the wife of Charles Neufville.  Her death was reported by her son John Bignall, present at death, resident at Pleasant Hill.

More About Agnes Eliza Bignall:
Age: July 1933, 62 years
Baptism: October 01, 1871, Portland11
Cause of Death: Chronic nephritis; heart failure
Race/nationality/color: Black complexion

More About Charles Alfred Alexander Neufville:
Occupation: Cultivator

More About Charles Neufville and Agnes Bignall:
Marriage: December 10, 1895, Kensington, Portland12

        6 ii. Philis Isabella Bignall, born May 28, 1873 in Panton Hope; died April 24, 1918 in Pleasant Hill, Portland13.  She married William Brown December 25, 1901 in Kensington, Portland14; born Abt. 1839.

More About Philis Isabella Bignall:
Baptism: October 31, 1873, Portland15
Cause of Death: Childbirth 10 hours
Race/nationality/color: Black
Residence: 1901, Kensington, Portland

More About William Brown:
Occupation: Laborer

More About William Brown and Philis Bignall:
Marriage: December 25, 1901, Kensington, Portland16

        4.  Richard2 Bignall (John1)
        
Child of Richard Bignall is:
        7 i. Agnes Elizabeth3 Bignall, born Abt. 1881.  She married Alexander S. Smith November 30, 1902 in Rural Hill, Portland17; born Abt. 1880.

More About Alexander Smith and Agnes Bignall:
Marriage: November 30, 1902, Rural Hill, Portland17


Endnotes

1.  BC1604 Portland Deaths 1891-1895, DB655.
2.  B0012 Jamaica Parish Register Marriage III & IV, 1838-1855, IV, p. 9 #81.
3.  BC1606 Portland Deaths 1898-1901, DB1092.
4.  B0012 Jamaica Parish Register Marriage III & IV, 1838-1855, IV, p. 9 #81.
5.  BC1604 Portland Deaths 1891-1895, DC357.
6.  B0031 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms XIII-XIV, 1859-1866, #358.
7.  B953 Death Certificate, DB3253.
8.  BC4197 Portland Deaths 1924-1927, DB4090.
9.  BC5002 Portland Deaths 1932-1933, DB4814.
10.  B955 Marriage certificate.
11.  B0014 Jamaica Law 6 Register Baptisms I, 1870-1872, I, p. 548.
12.  B955 Marriage certificate.
13.  B953 Death Certificate, #3102.
14.  B955 Marriage certificate, #5.
15.  B0011 Jamaica Law 6 Register Baptisms II & III, 1872-1874, III, p. 315.
16.  B955 Marriage certificate, #5.
17.  B955 Marriage certificate, #10.


Descendants of John Bignall

1. John Bignall was born Bet. 1813 - 1814, and died June 1854.

More About John Bignall:

Age: 1854, 40 years

Burial: June 03, 1854, Church yard, St. Thomas in the Vale (Source: B0009 Jamaica Parish Register Burials III & IV, 1841-1859, IV, p. 47.)

Residence: 1854, Mount Matthews


Descendants of John Bignall

1. John Bignall was born Abt. 1798. He married Eliza Haughton June 30, 1823 in St. Andrew (Source: B0088 St. Andrew Parish Register Baptism, Marriage, Burial II, 1807-1826, p. 152.). She was born Abt. 1798.

More About John Bignall:

Residence: 1823, St. Thomas in the East

More About Eliza Haughton:

Residence: 1823, St. Andrew

More About John Bignall and Eliza Haughton:

Marriage license: 1823

Status of bride/groom: Spinster


Descendants of John Bignall

1. John Bignall died December 1720.

More About John Bignall:

Burial: December 13, 1720, St. Catherine (Source: B0080 St. Catherine BMB I & II, 1669-1825, I, p. 217.)


Descendants of Joseph Elisha Bignall

1. Joseph Elisha Bignall was born November 04, 1853.

More About Joseph Elisha Bignall:

Baptism: February 12, 1854, St. Thomas (Source: B0042 Jamaica Parish Register New Series VII, 1852-1856, VII, p. 284 #84.)

Residence: 1854, Cog Hall, St. Thomas


Descendants of Margaret Rebecca Bignall

1. Margaret Rebecca Bignall was born April 13, 1855.

More About Margaret Rebecca Bignall:

Baptism: August 05, 1855, St. Thomas in the East (Source: B0001 Jamaica Parish Register New Series Baptisms VIIb & VIII, 1852-1857, VIII, p. 262 #332.)

Residence: Weybridge, St. Thomas in the East


Descendants of Rowland Bignall

1. Rowland Bignall was born Abt. 1834. He married Sarah Ann Murray December 02, 1859 in Portland (Source: B0040 Jamaica Parish Register Marriage V& VI, 1842-1864, VI, p. 368 #26.). She was born Abt. 1834.

More About Rowland Bignall:

Residence: 1859, Portland

More About Sarah Ann Murray:

Residence: 1859, Portland

More About Rowland Bignall and Sarah Murray:

Marriage banns: 1859


Descendants of Thomas Bignall

1. Thomas Bignall died March 1752.

More About Thomas Bignall:

Burial: March 21, 1752, St. Catherine (Source: B0080 St. Catherine BMB I & II, 1669-1825, I, p. 300.)


Descendants of John Peters Bignell

1. John Peters Bignell was born Bet. 1804 - 1805, and died March 1850.

More About John Peters Bignell:

Age: 1850, 45 years

Burial: March 25, 1850, Chapelton Church yard, Clarendon (Source: B0060 Jamaica Parish Register New Series I, 1848-1861, p. 373 #2.)

Residence: 1850, Chapelton, Clarendon


Descendants of William Bignell

1. William Bignell was born Bet. 1829 - 1830, and died August 1864.

More About William Bignell:

Age: 1864, 34 years

Burial: August 01, 1864, #3 Ground, St. Catherine (Source: B0022 Jamaica Parish Register Burials V & VI, 1847-1849, 1864-1871, V, p. 105 #66.)

Occupation: 1864, Pauper

Residence: 1864, Spanish Town


Descendants of Prince Blackwell

1. Prince Blackwell was born Abt. 1826. He married Margaret Bourke May 07, 1851 in St. John (Source: B0012 Jamaica Parish Register Marriage III & IV, 1838-1855, IV, p. 276.). She was born Abt. 1826.

More About Prince Blackwell:

Residence: 1851, St. John

More About Margaret Bourke:

Residence: 1851, St. John

More About Prince Blackwell and Margaret Bourke:

Marriage banns: 1851


Descendants of Rose Ann Blackwood

1. Rose Ann Blackwood was born Abt. 1834.

 

Child of Rose Ann Blackwood is:

2 i. Jonathan Swaby, born May 01, 1859 in Nairn.

More About Jonathan Swaby:

Baptism: June 16, 1871, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0014 Jamaica Law 6 Register Baptisms I, 1870-1872, p. 78 #8.)

Race/nationality/color: Black


Descendants of ? Blagrove

Generation No. 1

1. ? Blagrove was born Abt. 1815. He met Margaret Burke. She was born Abt. 1815.

More About Margaret Burke:

Residence: 1845, Falmouth, Trelawny

 

Child of ? Blagrove and Margaret Burke is:

2 i. Charles Blagrove, born March 1840.

More About Charles Blagrove:

Baptism: February 09, 1845, Trelawny (Source: B0015 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms VIII and IX, 1840-1851, VIII, p. 400 #37.)


Descendants of Frederick Blagrove

1. Frederick Blagrove was born January 02, 1865.

More About Frederick Blagrove:

Baptism: March 15, 1867, St. Andrew (Source: B0045 Jamaica Parish Register Baptism XVIII and XIX, 1861-1871, XVIII, p. 421 #35.)

Residence: 1867, Dublin Castle


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