Caroline daughter of Thomas Rowe of Gwealguarras, miner, and Esther (baptismal record)
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In 1851 Caroline Rule, aged 27, born in Camborne Cornwall, and husband James Rule, aged 31, born in Gwithian Cornwall, copper miner, were living in Gwealywartha, Camborne. With them were children (born in Camborne): William (9), James (5), Mary Ann (1 month), mother-in-law Mary Rule (51) of Camborne, annuitant, lodger Emily Rule (11) of Camborne, scholar.
In 1861 Caroline Rule, aged 40, born in Camborne, and husband James Rule, aged 40, born in Camborne, miner, were living in Treswithian Downs, Camborne. With them were children (born in Camborne): William Hy. (18), miner, James (16), miner, Mary A. (10), scholar, Richard (8), scholar, Thomas (7), scholar, Joseph (2), George (1 month).
In 1871 Caroline Rule, aged 50, born in Camborne, and husband James Rule, aged 51, born in Camborne, disabled miner, were living in Camborne, Cornwall. With them were children (born in Camborne): James (25), miner, Maryann (20), mine girl, Richard (18), miner, Thomas (16), miner, Joseph (13), miner, nieces Elizabeth (19) and Emily (8), both of Camborne.
In 1881 Caroline Rule, aged 56, born in Camborne, widow, was staying with her daughter Mary A. Hollow and her family at 57 College St., Camborne.
In 1891 Caroline Rule, aged 69, born in Camborne, widow, was staying with her daughter Mary A. Hollow and her family in College Row, Camborne.
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Caroline Rule of Treswithian Downs died aged 79 years (burial record).
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RULE—Aug. 23, at Treswithian-downs, Camborne, Mrs. Caroline Rule, 79.
The Cornishman, Thursday, 8 Sep 1898, p. 3