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Re: Isaac Ewer

hireanexpert — 2009-11-07 21:34:49Z

I am interested in Isaac Ewer. I am trying to determine who his parents were. I believe it was Henry Ewer of Ware who was born in 1570 and died in 1639 and was married to Sarah Lynell who died in 1637. They also had a son Thomas who immigrated to USA on the "James" in 1635. Do you have any additional information? I can also be reached at chubbydewer@hotmail.com I have the EWER family bible from Charles Ewer dated 1817 that goes back to Thomas Ewer who died in 1632.

Charles Bourne Ewer

LillyC0676 — 2009-10-31 01:53:06Z

Looking for info on Charles Bourne Ewer b. 1819, son of Rev. Seth Ewer(Barnstable, MA) & Eliza Bourne (Falmouth) He married Charlotte Billings Mann of Dedham and he later died in a gold mine accident in California in 1853. Charlotte married Mr. Russell 2nd. Children of the first marriage are Alfred Ewer, Lillia Ewer, Mary Ewer? All of Dedham, MA. I am descended from Alfred Ewer. Thanks.

Re: Mrs. R.V. Ewer, Orleans, Mass.

LillyC0676 — 2009-10-09 21:21:07Z

Yes, I am researching the Ewer ancestry because it has not been done to my knowledge. I am looking for information about Charles Bourne Ewer who lived in Dedham, MA and m. Charlotte Billings Mann. I do have alot on the Mann family. Charles was apparently killed in a mining accident in CA gold rush. I can't find relatives, date of death, etc. Interesting.

Re: Mrs. R.V. Ewer, Orleans, Mass.

judyfuss — 2009-10-09 19:00:40Z

Thank you SO much for that information. Sorry it took so long for me to answer. Are you a relative? Please do keep in touch.
Judy

Charles Bourne Ewer

LillyC0676 — 2009-05-26 20:05:21Z

Looking for birth info of Charles Bourne Ewer. Father was Rev. Seth Ewer (Barnstable, MA) and mother was Eliza Bourne (Falmouth, MA). He was probably b. 1820 and lived later on in Dedham, MA. We think he was born in Pennsylvania but do not have any info. Thanks.

Re: Mrs. R.V. Ewer, Orleans, Mass.

LillyC0676 — 2009-05-26 20:01:27Z

Her name was Mildred and she married Richard Ewer. His father was Frank Merton Ewer and mother was Nellie Butler Neale (aka Helen Bond Vose). They all lived in Jamaica Plain Boston and Centerville, MA. Mr. and Mrs. RV Ewer later lived in Orleans and had two daughters.

Re: cleveland

smeehan4 — 2009-04-11 22:31:04Z

Rob,
I have a harry Cleveland, born c 1878 and his parents Ellen Cleveland c1843, Robert Cleveland c1851 in my family tree.
Harry also had a sister Eliza and Ellen.
They were all born around paddington and richmond.
Do you think it may be a connection with your family tree?
Kind regards,
Samantha

Re: Ewer Family

david_ewer — 2009-04-04 01:13:47Z

Funny you should mention the Windsor line as I was born in Windsor, Ontario. My dad was employed by the Ford Motor Co. and retired in Oakville Ontario as a General Foreman.

The Charles Ewer we are related to moved to Brighton in or about 1822 from Bursledon South Hampton. His father was Philemon III. I will send to you some of what I have recorded.

Re: Ewer Family

cispt2 — 2009-04-03 14:21:26Z

Hi David,
Not related to your line - I'm from the Windsor Ewer line. Some of the Windsor people (including a Charles Ewer) moved down to Windsor. Will email.
cheers,
matt

Re: Ewer Family

david_ewer — 2009-04-03 01:37:37Z

Not as of yet but we are working on it. I have a copy of one of his 3 marriage certificates as he married Sarah Edwards on 28 Feb 1829. Prior to 1857 I believe we have to look for baptism records as no birth certificates were prepared. Charles only mentions his first child born in 1818, 28 April but died 19 May (Charles). If you e-mail my home address I can send you what I have put together. What is your connection to the family?
chubbydewer@hotmail.com

Re: Ewer Family

cispt2 — 2009-04-02 13:06:09Z

Hi David that's fascinating. There were two Charles Ewer's in Brighton at the time - one born 1818 in New Windsor, Berkshire. I think this bible comes from the other family - can you confirm where your Charles born 1796 was born?
cheers,
matt

Re: Ewer Family

david_ewer — 2009-03-31 21:26:18Z

My father was Denis Ewer who died 3 Jan 2007. My uncle was Fred. I have the family bible dated 1817 originally owned by Charles Ewer born in 1796 and died Sept. 1870 in Brighton. The family history in the bible goes back to about 1627. I have a lot of information going back to that time and two other family relatives who have been doing research as well. If you wish to contact me I am at:
chubbydewer@hotmail.com

Re: Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

rssg_1 — 2009-03-28 16:03:50Z

Hi Richard

I'll have to post again as I think my original went into the cyberspace ether!!

Thanks for that extensive information, it is, as you say, fascinating putting all this together. It involves proper deductions and detective work!

Like yourself, Emma Ewer was my great great grandmother. She and James Henry Norris had another daughter named Annie Henrietta who married a Thomas Henry Gatty which is where my line is from.

I also saw the 1841 Census (Clewer) with Chas (Charles) and Rachel. His work is that of a baker. I also saw the 1851 Census where he is now a 'General Dealer'. This ties in nicely with the death certificate you found from 1853 where he described as a 'Dealer in Metals'.

Interestingly, where one often assumes that people in this period tended to remain in one or similar types of occupation throughout their life, they sometimes do change to something seemingly very different. I've seen this a couple of times with some of my ancestral lines. No doubt you have too?

It was at this point when I saw Charles Ewer, from Windsor, but no sign of our Emma which stumped me. The permutations of your research certainly are plausable. Emma Appleton as seen in the 1851 Census is certainly a lead. Have you seen an entry for Elizabeth Appleton's (her possible mother) death prior to the 1851 Census, or even around or after this year? It may very well be likely that Emma could have been, if not Charles' natural child, a child of a friend or relative. When one considers the protocol of the period it could have been the embarrasment and stigma attached, hence the term 'Visitor'? This is conjecture however.

If this Charles Ewer, then, is a link (parent or guardian) to our Emma Ewer it gives much promise to Matt's and your own leads into Charles' background, Thomas Ewer and Jane Compton (his parents) - who it appears moved into London according to Sarah Jane Charlotte Ewer being baptised 25 Sept 1799 in East London (Stepney). It would be interesting if they appear (Thomas and Jane) on any Census, though they may have died before these happened considering their likely ages? It all adds to the tree possibly.

Of course another London connection is that Frederick (aged 24, and Charles Ewer's son) in the 1851 Census, as you say, is in Saint Martin in the Fields, Westminster with his wife Elizabeth. I have seen something similar in other lines of mine here Richard. I had a line from James Cook, his son William Cook, who had a much younger brother, called George. It ended up that George lived with William, his older brother, that I saw in a couple of Census, noted as a 'Boarder' if I recall. James Cook had died when George was very young. Again applying this to our Emma, if she's connected to the Charles Ewer we have here is a stab in the dark, though highly plausable - and fascinating!

Unfortunately I do not have any further info on our Emma or her 'father'. I was very stuck on this one, and is one of the more confusing lines I had to unravel. So your information is much welcomed and appreciated!

I do however have some related things to the Norris line. I have the James Henry Norris (our great great grandfather) death certificate if you require? I also have some photos that I took a few years ago of the World's End area. It is very much changed consisting mostly of modern flats. There are however some small period cottage-like buildings and the original World's End Passage is there still, though it is just that - a passage with no buildings now! I also have a photo of World's End Passage circa 1840s.

I have, on the British Online History site, seen a very good entry for 'World's End', it describes in detail how it grew and developed, its character and types of building. The most interesting thing is that it mentions a Thomas Norris of 1726 which suggests that he built some housing there! Maybe he owned some land? I have not made any great attempt to see whether James Henry Norris (our great great grandfather), Henry Norris his father (who married a Charlotte Rose I believe) are descended somehow from this Thomas Norris, though the name is some evidence maybe? I could link this to you, if you have an email address, also for the photos if you would like those? I do not myself have the Charles Ewer death certificate and would welcome a scan if possible? My email is rssg@aol.com

Many, many thanks for the indepth information you have given, Richard, though like much research it opens up more questions than answers to what's it all about and where do we come from:-)

Regards

Ross

Re: Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

familysearch99 — 2009-03-26 23:11:13Z

Hi Ross

Emma Ewer was my great-great-grandmother. She and James Norris had a daughter Elizabeth who married (eventually) a James Henry, and I am descended from them.

I, too, have the marriage certificate. Unfortunately, as you know, as her father, Charles Ewer, was deceased, it meant that this replaced his trade or profession. However, I have found him in Windsor and he is part of Matt’s family. I have ruled out the Emma Ewer from Chelsea because her father was Thomas and he came from Hertfordshire. Also, this Emma would have been three years too old.

Charles Ewer died in New Windsor on 10 April 1853. This would fit with the 1860 marriage and Emma’s Census records. His Death Certificate says that he was 54, i.e. born about 1799, that he was a Dealer in Metals etc., a Frederick Ewer (no relationship given) reported the death and that he lived at 11 Market Street, New Windsor. I have not found this address in the 1851 Census yet. If you give me an e-mail address, I will send an image of this, as soon as I fix a gremlin in the scanner.

In the 1841 Census, I found Chas Ewer (40), a Baker, living in New Windsor (parish of Clewer), with his presumed wife Rachel (30) and children – Fredk (15) and Caroline (10). The address seems to be Alms Houses in Pease Street.

After a great deal of searching, I finally found the family again in the 1851 Census. Ancestry had listed him as “Emes”, whereas the entry is fairly clearly “Ewers” (now corrected). He is again abbreviated to just Chas and he is living in what looks like 15 Peascot Street, Clewer.

Chas (52) is a General Dealer and born in Windsor. His wife, Rachel (40) is from “Woodcut” in Oxfordshire. Caroline (19) is still at home and a “Miliner” (sic). Chas must be doing well because there is a servant, Hannah May (21). The really fascinating thing is that there is a Visitor called Emma Appleton (9) born in Old Windsor.

In the same Census, there is Frederick Ewer (24), a Furniture Broker (hard to read the writing), born in Windsor, his wife Elizabeth (23) and sister-in-law Catherine Coram (13), who is a Scholar, both born in London. I have not been able to trace the Coram’s yet, but Frederick Ewer married Elizabeth Coram on 11 April 1848, at Saint Martin In The Fields, Westminster.

Naturally, I have focused on the Visitor, Emma Appleton. There is such a child baptised on 13 March 1842, in Clewer, Berkshire, with just a mother named – Elizabeth. Now, I am down to speculation. Was Elizabeth a friend or even a relative and the Ewers took in Emma? If Elizabeth was dead, then surely they would not have called Emma a Visitor. There is an Elizabeth Appleton (30) living in Dedworth, New Windsor in 1841, with a John and Sarah Chapman. There are four younger Appleton’s too, which could suggest this woman was a widow. I can not find her in 1851, nor the Chapman’s, but I shall keep looking.

Our Emma calls Charles Ewer her father. Was this just a compliment to the man that took her in or to cover the fact that she was born out of wedlock? Even more extreme would be that Charles was the biological father and Emma was the result of an affair (Elizabeth could have been a previous servant).

I had discovered that Charles married Rachel Tallant on 14 May 1834, in Clewer, which was after Frederick and Caroline were born. However, Matt has helped me out by telling me that Rachel was his second wife and telling me about his first wife, Sarah Bunny.

They married in Clewer on 30 Sep 1817. Both were of the parish, neither had previously married, and both signed their name. The witnesses were Thomas Ewer (signed) and Jane Ewer (her mark). Whether Thomas was his father or brother is not determined.

The parish register for the parish of New Windsor records that Charles’ wife Sarah was buried on 17 Jul 1833, aged 39 years. Their address is recorded as George St (they were living there 7 years earlier when their son Frederick was baptised).

Charles and Sarah had six children, including a Charles baptized 14 Jun 1818 in New Windsor, the above named Frederick and Caroline. The young Charles married Sarah Cheeseman on 29 Oct 1839 in Brighton, Sussex and carried on living there.

Matt also has a lot of information about Charles senior’s family and the names of his parents, Thomas and Jane. He knows that Thomas married Jane Compton on 27 Apr 1790, but nothing more about their origins.

The last of the children baptised in Windsor is a “Harriett ('over Charlotte'), baptised 19 October 1800”. The name Charlotte is interesting because a Thomas and Jane Ewer have a daughter Sarah Jane Charlotte Ewer baptised 25 September 1799 at St Mary Whitechapel, Stepney. The potential family name link to our Emma Sarah Jane is tantalising.

And that is as far as I have got with our Emma and her father Charles. Let me know if you have anything else.

Richard

Re: Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

rssg_1 — 2009-03-25 10:25:40Z

Hi Richard

Thanks for your message. Emma was/is quite elusive. All I have on her is a marriage certificate from 1860 with James Norris in Chelsea. Her father is Charles (deceased) but informs us that she was born in Windsor, Berkshire. This was where it became unclear for me, as there was no reference in any census for her in this area.

Matt did have info on her being born in Middlesex(St.Lukes) in 1842 if I recall. If you would like her marriage certificate I could scan and send it so you can confirm or rule things out.

Regards

Ross

Re: Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

familysearch99 — 2009-03-24 21:32:10Z

Ross

I know that your message is a year old, but if you are still checking this thread, then I have some information about Emma. She was an ancestor of mine too. I have been in touch with Matt recently, as well, and he has got more information.

I hope to hear from you

Richard

Re: Ewer Family of Massachusetts and New York

kno199 — 2009-02-19 22:05:58Z

Hello-I am searching for information on the Ewer family and saw your entry. I am a descendant of Elisha Jones and Martha Ewer. Silas Jones was their son and he is my ancestor. I have some information on Silas but would like to know more. I don't have any information on Elisha Jones his father. Whatever can be provided is appreciated!

Ewer Family

kwlacey — 2009-01-07 17:19:09Z

Wishing to hear from anybody with info on Frederick E Ewer who was the oldest surviving RN pensioner in Canada when George V made state Visit also Frederick and Denis Ewer
RCAF who were stationed in England during WW2
Keith Lacey Email kwlacey@tiscali.co.uk

Re: Allegheny County, PA John Ewer / Yourd / Elliot

2006-11-18 17:37:48Z

Re: Thomas Ewer Family. England, MA,NY,WI

mikeewer — 2007-04-11 12:18:44Z

I would be very interested to hook up with any of the Ewers on this board to fill in more branches of our family tree. James Ewer, born 1777 in Weasenham, is my 4G grandfather. I was born in London but moved over to Michigan a few years back I would be interested to trace the family's crossing of the Atlantic, including a branch right here in MI! Please drop me a line at mike@ewer.me.uk

Re: Ewer-Austrailia

megpng — 2006-11-28 16:35:45Z

Hi Phyllis,
probably a bit of a stretch, but I have an Edward Ewer, born about 1790 in England. Might not have used the words "world traveller" though as it looks pretty sure that he was a convict sent out here in 1821, arriving 1922 onboard the Mary II (2). He was pardoned in 1834 and died in Bathurst NSW in 1859. Even if he was the brother of your GGGrandfather, that would still make him about 26 years older, which is a bit far apart, although not unheard of. Need to do a bit more research into him, have only recently discovered him. I cannot find any male deaths of Ewer's between 1850 and 1905 in NSW with a fathers name of either Frederick, Harry, Harold or Alexander, so no-one else is showing up either, but of course, they could have gone to another state. Let me know if it rings any bells. Regards, Megan

Re: Ewer-Austrailia

megpng — 2008-03-26 11:59:05Z

Lol, Ewer from Clewer!! Thanks for the info Matt.
Regards, Megan

ewer and rogers family

kwlacey — 2009-01-04 18:13:27Z

Ewer Ontario and Rogers Family

For Marilyn Ewer
Look no futher. My Grandmother's sister was A E Rogers born Portsmouth Frederick and Dennis RCAF in RCAF UK 1940's Frederick came from Brighton, I and cousin Doreen have family trees etc to support this. Doreen did meet Frederick and Dennis

Dearly love to hear from you

Keith Lacey

Ottilie Vivian Ewer, born . L,A, CA, 1918, Daughter of, Otto and Vivian (Marshall) Fries,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-05-18 19:08:47Z

EWER --
Ottilie Vivian Ewer,
known to friends and family as "Ottie", beloved wife and mother,
passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 5, 2008,
in Albuquerque, NM.
A recent resident of Albuquerque,
she was born in Los Angeles, CA on December 10, 1918 to Otto and Vivian (Marshall) Fries,
former Vaudeville stars with the Pantages Theater Troop in the early 1900's.
Raised in the early Hollywood area where her father was an adult cast member of the" Our Gang" comedies
and other comedy motion picture roles.
She lived briefly in Frankfurt, KY
during her first marriage until her husband's death, moving back to Los Angeles with her daughter, Natalie Barlow.
During WWII, she worked at the Lockheed Aircraft Plant in Burbank, CA in the Fuselage Assembly Section as a "Rosie, the riveter". On Dec. 8, 1946, she married H. Bruce Ewer, beginning 61 plus years of marriage. About a year later, after the October birth of their son, Christopher Ewer, the family moved to Weed, CA.
After almost 9 years of country living,
the Ewer family moved to the Monterey Peninsula where Ottie and Bruce lived in Pacific Grove, CA for over 50 years. In September of 2006
they moved to Albuquerque to be closer to their
son, Chris, and his wife, Lynette.
While in Pacific Grove, Ottie,
worked as an administrator for the City of Monterey, the Monterey Sanitation Department,
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.,
and as a substitute teacher at Lincoln Jr. High School in Seaside, CA.
It was while living in Pacific Grove that she resumed her artistic career in various venues.
She painted in oils, watercolors,
drew in charcoal, pastels, pencil,
and ink while dabbling in photography.
She became an accomplished ceramics artist and her pieces often won "Golden Bear" awards (First Place) at the Monterey County Fair.
Some of her greatest accomplishments were her award winning knitting skills which she honed over a 50 year period. Many a family member bride and groom received an afghan for a wedding gift or later, a knitted baby blanket or sweater to their newborn. During the 1960's and '70's, Ottie and Bruce raised Brittany Spaniel hunting dogs, which they hunted over, showed, and field trialed, with great success. Ottie was always disappointed that she was never allowed to complete her course of study at the Los Angeles School of Fine Arts and Design, having to put her studies aside so her brother, Sherwood (Woody), could attend college.
She had aspired to become a fashion designer of women's clothing. She was a member of the Eastern Star,
the Pocahontas, Saint Mary's By-The-Sea Episcopal Church of Pacific Grove
and St. Timothy's Lutheran Church of Albuquerque
.
Ottilie was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Vivian Fries,
her brother, Sherwood Fries,
and her first husband, Harold Barlow.
Ottilie is survived by her husband, H. Bruce,
daughter, Natalie Barlow,
son, Christopher, daughter-in-law, Lynette,
step-daughters, Sonja (Ewer) Clark
and Sandra Ewer,
twelve grandchildren
and step-grandchildren,
18 great-grandchildren and great
step-grandchildren, three nephews and nieces,
two grandnephews
and nieces.
Her friends remember her as being helpful, talkative, generous, and loving. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 1:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services on Wyoming, 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE, followed by interment of her ashes at the Sandia Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Zia Chapter (Albuquerque) or the American Diabetes Association. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM

Re: Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

Linda_1953 — 2007-12-30 00:55:08Z

Hi Matt,
There is heaps of info on the Ewers at Genes Reunited: http://ninemsn.genesreunited.com.au

Quite a few people are researching this. If you email me I can send you what I've got.

Regards
Linda

Re: Ewer-Austrailia

phyllisewer — 2006-11-28 21:48:59Z

Pretty sure there is no Edward in Frederick Alexander Ewer's generation or his father's generation.

Frederick Alexander Ewer came to US in about 1867. Not sure exactly when but he was here in the 1870 census.

He may have sailed to San Francisco and come across on the Railroad. I'm not sure.

Thanks anyway.

Best wishes

Phyllis

Re: Isaac Ewer

david_ewer — 2008-10-28 00:10:00Z

I may be a relative of him as well. I have the family bible dated 1817 that traces the family history to about 1601 and Thomas Ewer. What information do you have?

Re: henry ewer of south mimms

david_ewer — 2008-09-10 14:16:39Z

I am looking for the date of birth and death of Thomas Ewer (1601?) and the DOB for Henry. I know the names of one of the 3 daughters is Marth. Do you know the names of the others?

chubbydewer@hotmail.com

Re: Thomas Ewer Family. England, MA,NY,WI

david_ewer — 2008-09-09 01:24:40Z

I have the EWER family bible dated 1817 and has the EWER family history back to Thomas Ewer who I believe died in 1601. This i am trying to confirm. If interested I can be reached at chubbydewer@hotmail.com

Re: Thomas Ewer Family. England, MA,NY,WI

david_ewer — 2008-09-09 01:16:41Z

I too am related to the Thomas and son Henry EWER. I have the family bible dated 1817 that has the family history to Thomas who I believe died in 1601.
Contact me if you wish at chubbydewer@hotmail.com

Re: Ewer-Wiltshire

82mde — 2008-08-03 14:05:32Z

Hi Phillis. I found the will of Christopher Ewer of Clarendon Park Wilts on the Wilstshire.gov.uk site yesterday. Made and proved 1680. If I remember correctly your EWER ancestery is stuck with Richard who married Joane Sparrow 1646. Now Richard's son Thomas had a daughter and named her Rachel, a pretty uncommon name. Christopher also named a daughter Rachel and was certainly living close by when he died. I think Christopher is most likely the son of Richard YOWER and c. 3 May 1621 at Highworth, he had an older brother Robert c.1618 at Highworth. Richard is the right age to have been a brother to Rob & Chris.
Nothing solid to rely on, just an uncommon name and close location. In his will Christopher asks to be buried near to his wife Mary recently? dec'd at West Grinstead (Sussex). Maybe co-incidence but at or around that time Steven Ewer was in court over a rent charge on land he held at East Grinstead. If not a co-incidence then there is a potential link for you with Stephen Ewer the attorney of Hatfield and Cheshunt (Stephen is even less common than Rachel in my records)who is directly descended from the Ewer family in the visitation in Herts. If true then you can put the Ewer arms up on your wall!!

Re: Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

82mde — 2007-10-25 18:57:26Z

You can see Thomas and Jane and their children on the IGI at familysearch.org if you search under Berkshire. I believe Edward married Mary Hicks at New Windsor 1819 and they had a son Edward, May 1820, who died the same year. Not sure what happened to Mary. Thomas is listed as a soldier in the p reg for the birth of his son Thomas in 1793. Thomas died at Clewer 1822 aged 52 giving a birth date of about 1770. Tom maybe the son of Joseph Ewer who married Susannah Bender 1768 New Windsor, they definitely had a son Joseph in 1771 at Windsor. Your Edward's brother Thomas has male descendants at least as far as the 1901 census. Can you fill me in on the Paramatta descent?

Re: Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

82mde — 2007-10-25 18:18:42Z

Are you sure Edward's father was also Edward, I thought the Ed who went to Paramatta was the son of Thomas & Jane Ewer born Clewer (nr Windsor, Berks) 1796 but that is assumption and not proven. Shrivenham is right across the other side of Berkshire.

Re: Edward Seth Ewer of Flint, Michigan

freeames1 — 2008-07-21 18:29:39Z

Hello,

Thank You for posting your message. I too am trying to research this Alfred & Eunice (Parish) Ewer. Would you mind sharing more information? I am wondering when and where Alfred and Eunice died, and what more you might know about Eunice. What religion were they, who were her parents, and siblings.

Thank You,
Debbie Freeman

Re: Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

rssg_1 — 2007-10-24 14:25:29Z

Hi Matt

I found a Ewer in my family tree. This would be a Emma Sarah Ewer who married a Norris in 1860 in London (where alot of my tree is based). The reason why I mention Emma Ewer is that she was born in Windsor, Berkshire, her father was a Charles Ewer accorinding to Emma's marriage certificate. He was dead by 1860 anyway. I have yet to find him in any census reports, still looking.

But it may be possible that the Edward Ewer you mention being transported to Australia in 1822 might be a possible link to Charles and Emma? The name Ewer and Windsor being pointers to this. I too know little knowledge about this at the moment but still search.

regards

Ross

Re: Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

rssg_1 — 2008-03-25 13:49:27Z

Hi Matt

Thanks for your message, it does contain some very interesting information. Especially that a Charles Ewer was married twice! First to Sarah Bunny (30 sep 1817) and then the 2nd marriage to Rachel Tallant (14 May 1834). Could Sarah Bunny have died, the family broke up, who knows?

It seems a possibility that the Emma Sarah Jane Ewer (her full name) that I mentioned could have links here - firstly, her second name being 'Sarah' could be because of Sarah Bunny? And when you mentioned that Charles Ewer baptised 1798 and son of Thomas and 'Jane' Ewer - Emma's third name is 'Jane'? I say this as, as you probably have discovered, it is common to pass on names or 'recycle' names in the family line. I've come across this often in other surname lines. Though it might of course be clutching at straws!

I have, I recall, seen that 1841 Census for Windsor that you put in your post. Where it lists Charles, Rachel, Fred and Caroline. The Emma that I mentioned was, according to her marriage certificate, 20 years old in 1860, so would have been around 1 year old in 1841. But of course there is no mention of her in this 1841 Census - one of those frustrating things we find in searching these records - where there seems a connection though nothing to 'prove' it other than a hunch, that requires more detective work.

The things we have going though are that 'Ewer' is quite an unusual name and the established links with Windsor, Berkshire.

I do indeed have the certificate of marriage for Emma Sarah Jane Ewer of 1860, though it does not contain any info on her mother (as is usual for marriage certificates at this time). It only mentions Charles Ewer as her father, and that he is 'deceased'. I will be pleased to scan it and send it in email for you if you like?

It seems possible there is a connection here with Emma, Charles and your Australian Edward Ewer (especially that they were bakers - another common trait is that siblings/sons/fathers often had same or similar occupations)

all the best and many thanks for that information.

Ross

Ewer/Ewers in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

jimsky2 — 2007-12-21 18:23:26Z

In the Family Tree of James Flack and Ann Baxter(which really starts in Doylestown, PA) I have 3 separate EWER/EWERS which I am trying to link up and would be grateful for any assistance.

James and Ann's son Joseph Flack (married to Euphemia Stephens) had 2 children who married EWER(S).

1) William Flack (b.16 Nov 1790, Bucks, PA) married Mary Ewer (b.est 1785/1795).
2) Ann Flack (b.abt 1782 Doylestown, PA) married Andrew Ewer (b.abt 1781 (Warwick?, Bucks, PA)

My Census record for ANN EWER (nee Flack) is as follows:-
CENSUS: 1850 US Federal Census - Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Warwick, Page 121/122. [*11 Sep 1850*]
Dwelling 115/ Family 118:
Joseph Flack Sen, age 57 born Pennsylvania. Occupation Farmer. Real Est=$2415
Mary Flack age 57 born New Jersey.
Spencer Flack age 28 born Pennsylvania. Occupation Labourer.
Elizabeth Flack age 22 born Pennsylvania.
Everard Flack age 20 born Pennsylvania. Occupation Labourer.
Abby Flack age 18 born Pennsylvania.
Sarah Flack age 16 born Pennsylvania.
Dwelling 115/ Family 119:
Ann Ewer age 69 born Pennsylvania ** Josephs Sister Ann Flack, and Marion's Aunt **
Marion Conard (male) age 13 born Pennsylvania. (nephew)
*Marion Conard is son of Abraham Conard and Euphemia Flack (both now deceased)*

3) The 3rd Ewer is Jonathan Ewer (b.abt 1788 Warwick, Bucks County) married to Elizabeth McGraudy (b. abt 1800/1804 in Warwick). His grandchildren married into the Flack family.

Its hard to believe these 3 Ewer(s) heads are not connected somehow - any help appreciated.

Jim Flack (www.flackgenealogy.com)

Re: Ewer family

tworden808 — 2008-04-10 12:36:51Z

Hello I know this message is an older one but I am hoping you are still out there looking. My husband comes from this line of Ewer. Mark Anthony Ewer also married Julia Wilcox and they have a son Archie Ewer who married married an Anna Van Houten, they have a son Clarence his son is James and so is my husband. Would love to talk with you as I'm at a stopping point unless I can travel to Genesee and
Allegen. If anyone would like to talk with me about this line I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks Tricia Ewer

Re: Ewer-Austrailia

cispt2 — 2008-08-04 01:21:15Z

No worries Megan - I have quite a bit on Edward at my blog http://thehistoryofmatt.blogspot.com/

Search 'Ewer' (in the top left corner for bits and pieces).

cheers,
matt

Re: Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

cispt2 — 2007-10-26 15:32:08Z

Hi,

Still some piecing together to do, and much has been done by a distant relation of mine. The essential facts are that he was convcited Berkshire Assizes 1820, arrived in Sydney on the Mary (2) in 1822. In 1825 he marred Ann EDWARDS, born in the colony in 1808, and they lived initially in Parramatta, thence to Bathurst NSW between 1839 and 1843 (based on birthplaces of children). He died in 1859 in Bathurst.

Regarding age, his death certificate of 1859 states he was 68 years of age, so born in 1791/2. Given that he outlived his life, it's probably not reliable.

However in the 1828 census of NSW his age is given as 28 (in two separate documents), making him born around 1800.

I'm still trying to work out a way to get his Berkshire Assize documents, when I do that will hopefully give a clue to his place of residence and/or parents.

I'll piece together the things you've stated above and see what I can put together.

cheers
matt

Re: Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

cispt2 — 2008-03-26 03:20:21Z

Hi Ross,

It'd be great to get a copy of the certificate: cispt2 at gmail dot com

I have a very nice person doing some Clewer and New Windsor searches for me shortly, with the intention of constructing/confirming aspects of the tree, so will let you know how it fits together, and of course will reciprocate with scans of anything relevant.

On the census and Emma, it seems to me that the only Emma Ewer born around 1842 was

Emma Ewer 1842 Apr-May-Jun St Luke Middlesex

though my British grography is terrible - is this the birth you estimate to be Emma's? It'd explain why she eludes the 1841 census.

cheers
matt

Re: Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

cispt2 — 2008-03-25 00:56:05Z

Hi Ross,

Looking at your message on Emma Sarah Ewer, I think there may be a relation. Do you have a scan/copy of the marriage certificate you could email to me? Does Emma's certificate give her mother's name?

One brother of Edward EWER (described in this discussion) was Charles EWER, baptised in Clewer, Berkshire, in 1798, son of Thomas and Jane Ewer, baptised 3 August. Another family baptism gives Thomas' occupation as soldier.

The IGI index shows that Charles EWER married twice (I assume it was the same Charles):

Spouse: SARAH BUNNY Family
Marriage: 30 SEP 1817 Clewer, Berkshire, England

Spouse: RACHEL TALLANT Family
Marriage: 14 MAY 1834 Clewer, Berkshire, England

and this fits as the 1841 census for the borough of New Windsor, Berkshire, shows:

Parish of Clewer (Berkshire)
Charles Ewer, 40, Baker, born in county
Rachel Ewer, 30, not born in county
Fred Ewer, 15, born in county
Caroline Ewer, 18, born in county

Interestingly, my Edward EWER (Charles' brother) was also a baker in Australia.

Does anything here help make the connection?
cheers
matt

Re: Ewer-Austrailia

cispt2 — 2008-03-24 22:07:06Z

Hi Megan,

Fyi - this Edward Ewer you describe was from Clewer (New Windsor), Berkshire, England.

cheers,
matt

Re: Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

cispt2 — 2008-01-07 06:47:38Z

Hi thanks for your help, I've posted a summary of everything at my blog () and pasted it below fyi.

cheers,
matt

Edwards death certificate in 1859 (NSW Death Certificate 1859/002402) states that Edward was born in Windsor, England. This corresponds with his place of conviction, the Berkshire Assizes. While his place of birth was known by his son Edward, who was informant on his death certificate, the names of his parents was unknown.

A few posts of Ewer pages (ancestry.com.au in particular) revealed that Edward Ewer was, in fact, born in Clewer, Berkshire, in 1796.

Clewer was a small village and parish by Windsor in England. The Clewer indexes up to 1837 show that Edward's father was Thomas EWER, whose marriage is recorded on 27 April 1790. He was described as a bachelor 'of the parish'. Jane COMPTON, a spinster, was also "of this parish". They were married by banns. Witnesses to the marriage were Rosannah Aldridge and John Spencer. No baptism records exist in Clewer for either Thomas or Jane, but it's possible they are from a nearby parish.

This index also records the baptism of six children of the marriage from 1790 to 1800:
1790: William, son of Thomas and Jane Ewer, baptised 27 June
1792: Joseph, son of Thomas and Jane Ewer, baptised 27 June
1793: Thomas, son of Thomas and Jane Ewer, a soldier, baptised 27 June
1796: Edward, son of Thomas and Jane Ewer, baptised 27 June
1798: Charles, son of Thomas and Jane Ewer, baptised 27 June
1800: Harriett ('over Charlotte'), son of Thomas and Jane Ewer, baptised 27 June

(Note: I found a marriage for Harriett to George CLARKE on 7 Feb 1821 in Clewer, Berkshire on the Familysearch site).

That Thomas was a soldier could be a useful point of information with the UK Archives. My very first entry was on the question of the Ewer’s in Australia early on... there were quite a few Ewer people here. The direct link to that entry is:
http://thehistoryofmatt.blogspot.com/2007/10/ewers-in-coloni...

Three Ewer’s served in Australia in Regiments early on, and reading that Thomas was a soldier gelled with Thomas EWER of the 102nd Regiment (the Rum Corps) - he received pay as early as 1798 and returned to England in 1810. Given that Thomas and Jane had children in 1798 and 1800 it is probably not our Thomas.

There were also a William and Joseph EWER in Australia with the 73rd Regiment of Foot from 1812 – the names fit and the time fits for William and Joseph, siblings of Edward, however 73rd was primarily Scottish, though did have English among its ranks. So my brilliant idea seems a little weak now. Ultimately I can check regimental records though being in America it’ll take a while!

Clewer burial records show that Thomas Ewer of Clewer Lane was buried on 22 March 1822, aged 52 and a Jane Ewer, of the same address, 10 June 1831, aged 63. The burial records give approximate birth years of 1770 for Thomas and 1768 for Jane.

In summary

1768 (abt): Jane Compton born England
1770 (abt): Thomas Ewer born Eng
27 Apr 1790: Thomas Ewer married Jane Compton by banns, at Clewer
1790: William, son of Thomas and Jane Ewer, baptised 27 June
1792: Joseph baptised 27 June at Clewer
1793: Thomas baptised 27 June at Clewer
1793: Thomas Ewer's occupation recorded as soldier
1796: Edward baptised 27 June at Clewer
1798: Charles baptised 27 June at Clewer
1800: Harriett ('over Charlotte') baptised 27 June at Clewer
1820: Edward convicted to life transportation on 28th February in Berkshire Assizes
1821: Harriett married to George CLARKE on 7 Feb in Clewer
1821: Edward Ewer departed for Australia on 28 Aug aboard Mary (2)
1822: Thomas Ewer (snr.) buried at Clewer on 22 March, aged 52
1822: Address for Thomas and Jane Ewer listed as Clewer Lane, Clewer
1831: Jane Ewer nee Compton buried at Clewer on 10 Jun, aged 63

Re: Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

cispt2 — 2007-12-31 02:10:02Z

Thanks Linda! Will wrote - my email address is cispt2@gmail.com and I look forward to hearing from you.
Cheers
matt

Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

cispt2 — 2007-10-06 01:38:52Z

Looking for any information on the ancestors of Edward Ewer (1786-1859). Transported to Australia on the Mary (2) in 1822 (Berkshire Assizes), and subsequently married Ann EDWARDS.

I know little of the English EWER ancestry; Edward EWER was born in Windsor, Berkshire, son of another Edward EWER, born 1753 Shrivenham, Berkshire, but little else known.

I look forward to hearing any further info.

cheers
matt

Jeremiah Joseph Ewer, Bathurst NSW and Trevithick

cispt2 — 2007-08-14 22:10:00Z

Hi,

Looking for information on Jeremiah Joseph Ewer b.1864 Bathurst NSW, d.1924 Annandale, NSW

AND Mary A. Trevithick (they married in 1885 in Newtown, NSW).

They lived in the Bathurst and Wellington region in the late 1800's, but were living in Sydney by 1904.

Children that survived childhood:
Ella L Ewer? b. 1885
Ruby Amelia Ewer b. 1887 (my ggm)
Hilda Florence Ewer b.1890 Bathurst, d. 1972
Beatrice A Ewer b. 1891
Joseph C. Ewer 1894-1951
Doris Lorna Ewer 1904-1963

I'd love to hear from any descendents with information about either person, or their descendents.

cheers!
matt

Re: Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

cispt2 — 2007-10-25 18:34:06Z

As an addendum, I see now the error of my ways.

The NSW BDM site has a search facility that is excellent, and gives name, year of incident, parents and location. Edward died in 1859 in NSW, and two entries are given:

2402/1859 EWER EDWARD AGE 68 YEARS DIED BATHURST

2467/1859 EWER EDWARD EDWARD CATHERINE BATHURST

I realise now that I used the Edward and Catherine names, but that Edward Ewer is in fact the grandson of Edward the convict. I'll order Edward the convict's death certificate, but the 'age 68 years' in the summary, and the fact his wife Ann Harriet EDWARDS predeceased him means there may be little information there.

cheers
matt

Re: Edward EWER, EWER family in Berkshire in 1700's?

cispt2 — 2007-10-25 18:27:52Z

Actually I'm NOT sure of this, but I only discovered that I'm not sure last evening, so your message is timely.

Looking now at what I have, I have no documentation that states his parents name (all Australian-derived material), and I think a fellow researcher provided those names based on location, that being that Edward Ewer was convicted at the Berkshire Assizes, England on 20th Feb 1820.

I'd veyr much like to hear about Thomas and Jane, and their Edward, as it may well be the right fit!

I've written to the archives in the UK regarding the assize records, but have not heard back from them in some time. I hope that these will ultimately yield up a few more facts.

cheers
matt

Re: Thomas Ewer Family. England, MA,NY,WI

Teddybear1843 — 2008-07-23 14:25:06Z

If anyone is still interested in this family please contact me. I live in Norfolk UK and I can help.

GB