In 1861 Samuel Paynter, aged 22, born in St. Ervan Cornwall, farmer's son, was with his parents in Penrose, St. Ervan.
In 1871 Samuel Paynter, aged 33, born in St. Ervan, farmer's son, and wife Eliza J. Paynter, aged 23, born in St. Eval Cornwall, were living in Lanwidden, St. Ervan.
In 1881 Samuel Paynter, aged 43, born in St. Ervan, ag. lab., and wife Eliza J. Paynter, aged 33, born in St. Eval, were living in Penrose, St. Ervan, Cornwall. Present were sons Alfred (9) of St. Ervan, scholar, and Thomas H. (6) of St. Eval, scholar.
In 1891 Samuel Paynter, aged 52, born in St. Ervan, maltster (journeyman), and wife Eliza J. Paynter, aged 43, born in St. Eval, were living in Penrose, St. Ervan. With them were children (born in St. Ervan) Alfred (19), smith's apprentice, Thomas H. (16), tailor's apprentice, Sarah L (9), scholar, Esther M. (7), scholar, and Emily C. (6), scholar.
In 1901 Samuel Paynter, aged 62, born in St. Ervan, old age labourer, and wife Eliza J. Paynter, aged 53, born in St. Eval, were living in Penrose, St. Ervan. With them was daughter Emily C (16) of St. Ervan, dress maker.
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Samuel Paynter of Penrose in St. Ervan died aged 67 years (burial record).
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Samuel Paynter of Penrose St. Ervan Cornwall, labourer, died 10 June 1905. Probate Bodmin 28 June 1906 to Eliza Jane Paynter, widow, and Alfred Paynter, blacksmith. Effects £59 10s. 2