In 1841 Michael Chesterman, aged 34, ag lab, and wife Charlotte, aged 31 were living in Cotmarsh, Clyffe Pypard. With them were children: Broome (13), Fanny (11), Isabella (9), Ruben (6), Ann (3), Emma (11 months).
In 1851 Michael Chesterman, aged 44, born in Cliffe Pypard, agricultural labourer, and wife Charlotte, aged 42, born in Cliffe Pypard, were living in Cotmarsh, Clyffe Pypard. With them were children (born in Cliffe Pypard): Broome (22), agricultural labourer, Penelope (17), Ruben (16), agricultural laborer, Ann (13), Harriott (8), scholar, George (5), scholar, Mark (3), Michael (11 months), Emma (1 mo), granddaughter
In 1852 Michael Chesterman was a witness at the marriage of his eldest son Broom to Martha Reeves.
In 1861 Michael Chesterman, aged 54, born in Cliffe Pypard, widower, ag lab, was living in Cotmarsh Lane, Cliffe Pypard. At home were children (unmarried): Isabella (27), Ann (23), Harriett (18), George (15), ag lab, Mark (13), ag lab, Michael (10), scholar, Eliza (7), scholar, grandchildren (born in Cotmarsh): Emma Chesterman (10), scholar, Sarah A Chesterman (1).
In 1871 Michael Chesterman, aged 64, born in Cliffe Pypard, widower, ag labourer, was in Broad Town Lane, Clyffe Pypard. Present were children (unmarried): Elizabeth (37), ag labourer, Michael (20), ag labourer, grandchildren (born in Cliffe Pypard): Sarah Chesterman (11), scholar, Reuben Charles Chesterman (3).
In 1881 Michael Chesterman, aged 74, born in Clyffe Pypard, widower, ag lab, was living in Cotmarsh, Clyffe Pypard. At home was daughter Isabella Chesterman (40), dress maker.
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Michael Chesterman died aged 76 years. 3
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