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Albert NUNN

Albert NUNN

Male 1862 - 1931  (69 years)

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  1. 1.  Albert NUNNAlbert NUNN was born on 11 Sep 1862 in Bremer Mills, Ipswich,Queensland, Australia (son of David NUNN and Rachel NUNN); died on 24 Oct 1931 in Riverview Rd, Dinmore, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 25 Oct 1931 in Ipswich Cemetery, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Carpenter
    • _FGRAVE: 180451742

    Notes:

    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113196941
    BUNDAMBA DISTRICT DINMORE. Thursday.
    The Late Mr. A. Nunn.-
    The death of Mr. Albert Nunn took place at his late residence, Dinmore, on Saturday morning, at the age of 69 years, from miner's phthisis.
    Seven years ago he relinquished work at the New Chum Colliery, where he had been employed for a number of years.
    He worked underground for a long while, but in later years he was engaged on the pit-top as a carpenter.
    He was born at Dinmore, and was the fourth son of the late Mr. David Nunn one of the pioneers of the district, and, one of a family of eight brothers and three sisters.
    He took a keen interest in cricket. In the early days he played for the old Dinmore Cricket Club, also with Whitwood Cricket Club. His services as an umpire were much sought after.
    Fishing was one of, his favourite pastimes. His widow. and two married daughters Mrs. J. Perrret (Booval) and Mrs A. Freeman (Dinmore survive him. There are also five grandchildren.
    The funeral took played on Sunday afternoon. Rev, J.E.Everitt conducting the services at the house and the Ipswich Cemetery.



    Saturday's Cricket. -: Favourable weather for cricket was experienced on Saturday. The Whitwood-A.Stars match was, of course, the chief draw, and was watched by a large crowd of spectators. The results of the play in the various matches are given below : SENIOR DIVISION-IVETT TROPHY. STARS v. WHITWOOD A. Between 600 and 800 spectators were present on Saturday afternoon on the St. Helens ground, where two cup-matches were being played, but the chief attraction was the contest between the Stars and the Whitwoodian champions, a large contingent of Ipswichian folk having journeyed thither in cabs and other conveyances. There was also a very fair sprinkling of ladies, and the scene all round presented a pretty picture of animation. The loveliest of weather prevailed from about 2 o'clock until the stumps were drawn, and the cricket display during that time was of the most interesting description. The felding of the Whitwood team was generally very good, the individual efforts of Dan. Carew and A. B. Macgregor calling forth frequent applause, and Charlie Hooper, as is usual with him, gave a careful and really creditable exposition of batting. Play was commenced at about 3 o'clock, Messrs. A. J. Stephenson and R. M'Gill having taken up their positions as umpires, the not-out batsmen being Hooper and Jones. Harry Jones took the strike to Burns, whose first ball nicely placed into the hands of Arthur Nunn at square-leg; 1-7-10. This was a bad start for the Stars, but was duly appreciated by the Whitwood followers. P. Real was the next man, and Burns's second ball came in very nastily from the leg and struck Real in the stomach, causing him to feel somewhat uncomfortable for a time. Whalley opened from the railway end, and both batsmen scored 3 each off the second and third balls respectively, and shortly after Hooper spanked a ball of Burns's beautifully to leg for 4. The Stars followers now began to be jubilant, especially when M'Gregor misjudged a lofty hit, by Real off Whalley, at long-off, the fieldeman over running the catch. Real was, however, well taken at mid-wicket off Burns by Dan Carew -2-12-32 - the retiring batsman having made several pretty carpet drives. Pearson came in to assist Hooper to run a 3-er off Burns and 4 for a fine drive off Whalley, when, after making a single, the Lockyer-cum-Laidley crack batsman was cleaned bowled off his pads by Burns; 3-1-40. M'Murdy was nearly stumped by Thompson off the first ball he received from Burns, and, directly afterwards, he put up a lofty hit off Whalley at mid-wicket but W. Linsday could not get back to it. When the score stood at 50 Lindsay relieved J. Burns, who, in turn, took the ball from Whalley, who then came on at Lindsay's end. M'Murdy did not seem "at home" at the crease, and skied one off Burns to cover-point, but Heiner could not get to it to effect the catch ; he was smartly stumped by Thompson off Whalley; 4-4-52. J. J. Byrne and Hooper ran the score up to 66, when Lindsay relieved Burns, and the fast bowler Lindsay cracked Byrne's fingers (where were the batting gloves?), the batsman dropping the willow in an instant, shortly after which he was splendidly taken in the slips by Dan Carew with one hand, off Lindsay; 6-4-69. Parkinson was the next man, and commenced operations at once, Parkie seeming to like Whalley's slow pitched balls, negotiating several braces of them. The score was increased to 90 when he snicked one off Whalley into Burns's hands at slip; 6-12-90. Once Parkie had a narrow squeak of being ran out, when, without waiting for the umpire's decision, Whalley hauled his hat to the winds and yelled, "Out! Up with the ball." Mr. Stephenson, however, cannot be bluffed that way. Caffrey filled the vacancy, when Arthur Nunn relieved Whalley at the top end, and J. M. Campbell took the ball from Lindsay at the end nearest the railway. Caffrey negoiated a pretty hit to square-leg off Nunn's first ball, some laughter being caused by a lady nearby trying to stop the career of the ball with her parasol. Only 2 were run for the hit. After 5 more runs had been secured, during which a couple of appeals were made for leg-before decisions to Caffrey, Arthur Nunn succeeded in clean bowling Hooper with an excellent length ball: 7-65-107. Hooper was loudly applauded on returning to the pavilion, his contribution being marked by steadiness, and the only chance he gave was when his score reached 23, he then putting up a lofty snick off Burns behind the wickets, which Sid. Nunn tried for but failed to hold. Lossberg went in simply to put up a hit in Whalley's direction off Nunn, and he came back with a blob; 8-0-107. H. Campbell was the next man, and he and Caffrey kept the "ball rolling" fairly well, until D. Carew relieved J. M. Campbell, previous to which T. Campbell drove one back right into Arthur Nunn's hands, and, in his anxiety, the bowler failed to accept the chance, but Bill Lindsay directly afterwards effected a beautiful catch at leg off Dan Carew, thus disposing of H. Campbell: 9-7-124. H. Dalton was the last man, and Caffrey negotiated a brace off Carew, who then clean bowled the tail batsman: 10-17-128. Caffrey playing in nice style for the second highest score, and Captain Dalton carried out his bat for nil. Not much time was lost, and J. Burns and Fred Thompson opened the innings on behalf of the Whitwood Club, P. Real and W. M'Murdy being the bowlers, Burns taking the strike to Real, opposite whom the Whitwoodian trundler did not apparently feel at all comfortable, and after making 6 he was neatly taken in the slips by M'Murdy off Real; 1-6-8. Dan Carew filled the vacancy only to see Fred Thompson cleaned bowled by M'Murdy; 2-2-8. Whalley then joined partnerehip with Dan Carew, which was not dissolved at call of time, although the first ball Whalley received from M'Murdy he, it is alleged, snicked it into Charlie Hooper's hands, when a unanimous appeal from the Stars rent the air, but Mr M'Gill's decision was in favour of the batsman, Whalley again distinguishing himself by a little "bluffing ;" he, however, then became scorer-in-chief, lifting M'Murdy in line style twice over the fence for a fourer each time. In the meantime there were several appeals for leg-before decisions, and Whalley played an uppish one in the slips off M'Murdy, Parkinson trying his hardest to take it. When the score stood at 27, Pearson relieved M'Murdy and had only one over, after which time was called, Whalley being not out 16, and Dan Carew not out 5, the score being-two wickets down for 33 runs. Bowling for the Whitwoodians, J. Burns secured three wickets for 26 runs (he also bowled down seven maiden overs), Dan. Carew two for 12, J. Whalley two for 54, W. Lindsay one for 5, Arthur Nunn two for 14, and J. M. Campbell none for 8 (he also bowled two no balls; there were seven sundries). Bowling for the Stars, P. Real captured one wicket for 9 runs, W. M'Murdy one for 19 runs, and C. Pearson no wickets for one run; there were 4 sundries.
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article123753796



    Albert loved to build rowing boats; "very neat" in his words. This information came from his grand daughter Joyce Freeman in 1997



    Birth:
    Transcript of birth cert: 1862 births in the district of Ipswich in the Colony of Queensland. 585/1013, 11 Sep 1862 at Bremer Mills, Ipswich, Albert, male, son of David Nunn, labourer, aged 35, born England, married 1856 in England, three boys living, mother Rachel Nunn, aged 26, born England. Informant Rachel Nunn, mother, Bremer Mills, Ipswich.



    Died:
    1931 deaths in the district of Ipswich. 3810/9517, 24 Oct 1931 at Riverview Road, Dinmore, Albert Nunn, carpenter, male aged 69 years one month 13 days, carcinoma coniosis*, pulmunary tuberculosis, exhaustion, heart failure. Parents: David Nunn, farmer, and Rachel Nunn. Witness: Elsie Mary Perrett#, daught, of Jacaranda St, Booval. Buried 25 Oct 1931 at Ipswich Cemetery, Minister James E. Everett, Methodist. Born Bremmer Mills near Ipswich, Queensland native. Married at Booval, Queensland, aged 28, to Jane Tutin. Issue: Mary Elsie, aged 36, Florence Claris, aged 34.
    *Lung cancer which is usually associated with coal mining.
    #Born Mary Elsie but here signs as Elsie Mary.


    https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/
    Death registration: Albert Nunn Death date: 24/10/1931 Mother's name: Rachel Nunn Father/parent's name: David Registration details:1931/C/3810

    Albert married Jane TUTIN on 20 May 1891 in Booval, Queensland, Australia. Jane was born about 1865 in Unknown; died on 26 Nov 1940 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/
    Marriage registration: Albert Nunn Marriage date: 20/05/1891 Spouse's name: Jane Tutin Registration details: 1891/C/1021

    Children:
    1. Mary Elsie NUNN was born on 24 Apr 1895 in Queensland, Australia; died on 3 Nov 1964 in Queensland, Australia.
    2. Florence Claris NUNN was born on 16 Oct 1897 in Dinmore, Queensland, Australia; died on 4 Sep 1972 in Convalescent Home, Indooroopilly, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  David NUNN was born on 15 Mar 1827 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK (son of Abraham NUNN and Martha GILBY); died on 10 Jan 1900 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 11 Jan 1900 in Ipswich Cemetery, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • _FGRAVE: 180452342
    • Census: 1841, New Cottage, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK
    • Census: 1851, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK
    • _FNRL: 11 Jan 1900, Ipswich Cemetery, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

    Notes:

    By the time he was 18, David Nunn had four convictions for poaching, according to the Bury Prison Register dated 23 Sep 1846.
    The fourth conviction earned him a fine of 20 shillings, costs 13 shillings. It's not clear if the 20 shillings included the costs but either way it was a substantial fine for "an offence against the Game Laws at Chevington".
    We can surmise that he may have been poaching to feed himself and other family members but whatever the truth, it was against the law and he was caught. The record describes David as 5ft 5ins, pale complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, long visage, of good health with clean clothes. He could not read or write.
    Four years later, it was reported in the Bury and Norwich Post on 16 April 1851, p2, in a list of convictions at Chevington that ... David Nunn and Wm. Death, offence against game laws at Chevington; 2 months.
    So, he spent time in jail for his misdeamours as well.

    1877 State Electoral roll (Ref no) 196 lists David Nunn land ownership in Ipswich Police District of Electoral District of Bundamba


    Read here for more on the Nunn family in Australia. https://oznunns.com/nunn


    This article gives an overview of the Nunn family as Dinmore pioneers.
    https://www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/the-nunns-a-pioneering-family-of-dinmore/



    Birth:
    From Chevington OPR Page 35 No 261: 6 Apr 1827 born 15 Mar 1827 David son of Abraham Nunn and Martha Gilby
    "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NKS6-69L : accessed 08 Jul 2013), David Nunn, 15 Mar 1827.



    Census:
    1841 census for New Cottage, Chevington: http://tinyurl.com/cgptop
    Abraham Nunn, aged 45, ag lab
    Martha Nunn, aged 45
    Samuel Nunn, aged 15
    Eliza Nunn, aged 15
    David Nunn, aged 10
    Alfred Nunn, aged 10
    Harriett Nunn, aged 5
    John Nunn, aged 20, ag lab
    Phoebe Nunn, aged 20



    Census:
    1851 census for near Moat, Chevington:
    http://tinyurl.com/cgptop
    HO107; Piece: 1791; Folio: 213; Page: 18; GSU roll: 207440.
    Abraham Nunn, head, widower, aged 54, garden labourer, born Chevington
    Samuel Nunn, son, unm, aged 29, farm labourer, born Chevington
    Eliza Nunn, dau, unm, aged 27, born Chevington
    David Nunn, son, unm, aged 25, farm labourer, born Chevington
    Alfred Nunn, grandson, aged 4, born Chevington


    _FNRL:
    FUNERAL.-The Friends of Mr. DAVID NUNN, Sen., are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral, to move from his late Residence, Dinmore, at 2 o'clock THIS (THURSDAY) AFTERNOON, for the Ipswich Cemetery. J. W. REED, Undertaker.
    Family Notices. (1900, January 11). Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald & General Advertiser (Qld. : 1861 - 1908), p. 4. Retrieved October 5, 2013, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article123255478


    NUNN.--On the 10th January; at his residence, Dinmore, David Nunn, aged 73 years
    Family Notices. (1900, January 13). Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald & General Advertiser (Qld. : 1861 - 1908), p. 4. Retrieved November 25, 2013, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article123257369



    Died:
    1900 deaths in the district of Moreton West, 3268/3047, David Nunn, farmer, male, 73* years, 10 Jan 1900 at Dinmore, cause: fatty degeneration of heart, senile decay and chronic gastritis, several years, cert by Dr Flynn, Parents: Abraham Nunn, laborer, mother Martha Gilbert (should be Gilby), informant Rachel Nunn, wife, Dinmore, buried, 11 Jan 1900, Ipswich Cemetery, born Cheverton (should be Chevington), Suffok, England, lived 41 years in Queensland, married Cheverton (should be Chevington), Suffolk, England, aged 30 years, to Rachel Nunn. Issue: Elisha, 42, Amos, 40, George, 39, Albert, 37, Phoebe, 35, Walter, 33, David, 31, Arthur 28, Sydney, 27, William 25, Emma May 23, Mary Violet 21.
    *72 years. Born 1827, not 1826 as alleged.



    Buried:
    David buried Ipswich Cemetery 11-1-1900. Rites by Rev S Wood. Burial No 006488

    David married Rachel NUNN on 22 Feb 1856 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK. Rachel (daughter of Francis NUNN and Mary HUST) was born on 27 Aug 1837 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 23 May 1912 in Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 24 May 1912 in Ipswich Cemetery, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Rachel NUNN was born on 27 Aug 1837 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK (daughter of Francis NUNN and Mary HUST); died on 23 May 1912 in Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 24 May 1912 in Ipswich Cemetery, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Midwife
    • Census: 1851, Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK

    Notes:

    Rachel and David were third cousins. Rachel was midwife to many of the births in the Dinmore district.


    There is an account in the Bury and Norwich Post 30 May 1855 on p3 which follows:
    Committed to Bury Gaol ... Rachel Nunn, maliciously breaking a window* at Wickhambrook, 1 month.

    *It seems highly probable that this is the same Rachel Nunn. A petty office by today's standards .... but nevertheless..



    Birth:
    IGI


    Census:
    1851 census for No 39, Giles, Wickhambrook
    http://tinyurl.com/lsczbs
    Source Citation: Class: HO107; Piece: 1787; Folio: 362; Page: 11; GSU roll: 207436.
    Francis NUNN, head, marr, 66, ag lab, born Hargrave
    Mary NUNN, wife, 62, born Wickhambrook
    Rachel NUNN, dau, unm, 14, born Wickhambrook
    George NUNN, grandson, 5, born Wickhambrook.


    Died:
    1912 deaths in the district of Brisbane, No 15850, Rachael Nunn, widow, female, 73 years, 23 May 1912 at Mater Misericordiae Hospital, cause, aneurism of abdominal aorta, rupture, haemorrhage, four months, certified by J.Cameron Hemsley, Parents: -- Nunn, informant, George Nunn, son, Dinmore, near Ipswich, buried 24 May 1912, Ipswich Cemetery. Born, Suffok, England, lived about 54 years, Queensland, Married, Suffok, England, at age 17, to David Nunn. Living issue, Elisha, 55, Amos 52, George, 51, Albert, 49, Phoebe, 27, Walter, 45, David, 42, Arthur, 40, Sidney, 38, William, 36, Emma May, 34, Mary Violet, 33.



    Buried:
    Rachel buried Ipswich Cemetery 24-5-1912. Rites by T.L.H.Jenkyn.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Page 52 of Chevington Parish register No 156 year 1856 I publish the Banns of Marriage between David NUNN, single man and Rachel Nunn single woman, both of this parish The above Banns were published on the three Sundays underwritten: That is to say, on Sunday, the 3rd of Feb by John White
    On Sunday, the 10th of Feb by John White On Sunday, the 17th of Feb by John White Signed John White Rector


    0960138 1438879 Film St Catherine's House Ref 4a 563 Registrar's District: Thingoe Banns No 156 Chevington Register

    Children:
    1. Elisha NUNN was born on 22 Mar 1857 in Whepstead, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 19 Dec 1932 in King St, Dinmore, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 20 Dec 1932 in Ipswich Cemetery, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
    2. Amos NUNN was born on 11 Sep 1859 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; died on 7 Sep 1922 in Ipswich General Hospital, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 8 Sep 1922 in Ipswich Cemetery, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
    3. George NUNN was born on 30 Oct 1860 in Bremer Mills, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; died on 1 May 1939 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 5 May 1939 in Bulimba Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
    4. 1. Albert NUNN was born on 11 Sep 1862 in Bremer Mills, Ipswich,Queensland, Australia; died on 24 Oct 1931 in Riverview Rd, Dinmore, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 25 Oct 1931 in Ipswich Cemetery, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
    5. Phoebe NUNN was born on 22 Sep 1864 in Goodna Parish, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; died on 10 Aug 1935 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 11 Aug 1935 in Ipswich Cemetery, Queensland, Australia.
    6. Walter NUNN was born on 19 Jul 1866 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; died on 25 Apr 1940 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 26 Apr 1940 in Ipswich Cemetery, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
    7. David "Dick" NUNN was born on 27 Sep 1868 in Goodna, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; died on 13 Jun 1937 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 14 Jun 1937 in Ipswich Cemetery, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
    8. Arthur NUNN was born on 16 Mar 1871 in Brisbane Rd, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; died on 29 Sep 1943 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 30 Sep 1943 in North Rockhampton Cemetery, Queensland, Australia.
    9. Sydney NUNN was born on 18 Nov 1872 in Waterfield, Dinmore, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; died on 1 Jun 1919 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
    10. William NUNN was born on 9 Oct 1874 in Waterfield, Dinmore, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; died on 2 Sep 1935 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 3 Sep 1935 in Ipswich Cemetery, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
    11. May Emma NUNN was born on 6 Nov 1876 in Waterfield, Dinmore, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; died on 26 Oct 1931 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; was buried in Oct 1931 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
    12. Violet Mary NUNN was born on 7 Aug 1878 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; died on 23 Nov 1959 in Queensland, Australia; was buried on 24 Nov 1959 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Abraham NUNN was born on 17 May 1797 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK (son of John NUNN and Mary FLACK); died on 21 Apr 1881 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; was buried on 22 Apr 1881 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Agricultural labourer/husbandman
    • Census: 1841, New Cottage, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK
    • Census: 1851, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK
    • Census: 1861, Ruffin's Farm, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK
    • Census: 1871, Seighbeighs Cottages, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK
    • Census: 1881, Brookes Corner, Seighbeighs Cottages, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK

    Notes:

    The following letters were written in response to the accidental death of BK1257 Alfred Nunn, son of Abraham Nunn.
    The Napoleon Nunn mentioned appears to be the base child of a Naomi Nunn, daughter of John Nunn and Sarah (Sally) Silverstone. There is no relationship yet established between the two Nunn boys although a family connection seems highly likely.


    This letter published in the Bury and Norwich Post, and East Anglian, November 29, 1843, was in response to one published earlier regarding Alfred Nunn's accidental death.


    Alleged ignorance at Chevington and Whepstead. To the editor. Sir, - Will you oblige me by inserting if your next paper the following statement, which I trust will be found a sufficient answer to the letter of "One of the Jury," on the inquest upon the body of Alfred Nunn, appearing in your last.
    Napoleon Nunn, who occasioned the death of Alfred, is not a son of poor parents; he has been brought up by his grandfather, until lately an occupier of a farm of above hundred acres in Chevington, and never was an object for admission into a Charity School. Abraham, the father of Alfred, has had seven children, of whom six have been taught to read, and received religious instruction in my schools; the remaining one is afflicted and incapable of learning. All poor parents in the parish have the opportunity offered them of placing their children, at the age of seven, in the day-school, where they may remain at least three years, and be thence transferred to the Sunday School, where they are allowed to continue till the age of fifteen, or more: the object of the Sunday School being chiefly religious instruction; and, although the parents are often compelled to put their boys to work at a very early age, and, I grieve more to say, that there are some that neglect or refuse to send their children to school, who consequently grow up ignorant and vicious; yet, I believe that the number taught, about sixty, is quite equal in proportion to that prevailing in other places; the schools are supported by me and members of my family, without assistance from any endowment or Society. The other two boys, Henry and Arthur Wittam, who were examined on the inquest, aged thirteen and ten, live in Whepstead, and belong to the Sunday School there; but being at a great distance from the church, and often necessarily employed on the Sunday in the care of stock, &c., their attendance has been very irregular, and they have but little knowledge of their catechisms; the eldest, however, can read the Testament decently, and has a distinct knowledge of retribution hereafter; and stated that his parents always instructed him so. It cannont, therefore, be said, that these boys "have not the remote idea of a future state." Your obedient servant, John White, Chevington Rectory, Nov.24, 1843.



    The offending letter follows: Bury and Norwich Post 22 November 1843
    Ignorance of the peasantry. To the Editor.
    Sir, - You will no doubt report in your columns of this week the result of an inquest held at the Suffolk Hospital on Wednesday last. The fact are simple these: that one boy carelessly caused the death of another boy by a gun-shot wound. But the grave and important question, is the worse than gothic ignorance in which the rustic population of Whepstead and Chevington appear to exist. The coroner in his charge was justifiably severe in describing the absence of all moral instruction, were removded
    but by a slight degree from the position of a savage state. One lad, the principal in the accident, acknowledge that he did not know the Lord's Prayer; that he had no knowledge of the name of the clergyman of the parish, and, in fact, that he knew nothing of responsibility with respect to good or evil. The two other lads stated they belonged to the Sunday School; they knew the Lord's Prayer, but had not the most remote idea of a future state. And is this the education of the people, for which so much money is paid? If it is, look at the result; one harmless lad is hurried into eternity, and the innocent cause of it. untutored and uninstructed, knows nothing of the responsibility of hastening his companion to another world. But are the clergy, the paid educators of the people, wholly blameless? Was the rector or curate of these villages wholly ignorant of the existence of these boys, or were they negligent in endeavouring to lead their minds and cultivate them to the pursuit of virtue, or leaving them in reckless idleness to tread the path of infamy and crime? Sir, we frequently marvel at the spread of crime in the rural districts, at incendiarism, and acts of violence; but when we see the germ of human intellect thus untutored, neglected, and even crushed, - can we wonder that the mind, thus brutalized, its energies cramped and contracted, should in the moment of supposed or real injuries rush to the perpetration of wild and savage revenge? Yet when any plan of educating the people is proposed, it is generally met with all the fury of orthodox resentment? Take this instance of proof of the careful teaching of the rustic population, and it there is a feeling of moral reflection amongst your readers, they will in unison with me blush to think, tt\hat within a range of six miles from a town like Bury, with a church in the village, and, I dare say, a tolerable benefice, that human beings should be found, whose ignorance, as far as Christianity and morality are concerned, would disgrace the savages of the wild, or the Hindoo worshippers in India. Yours respectfully, One of the Jury.
    [We insert this letter for the lamentable facts which it relates, but not admitting the justice of all its inferences. Unless a minister had the power of compelling the people to come, and send their children to be instructed, there may be instances of such ignorance as is here described, in spite of all the efforts of the most faithful pastor. - ED.]
    Copyright British Library Board



    Birth:
    From Chevington OPR
    Abraham son of John Nunn and Mary his wife (late M. Flack spr) was born 17 May 1797; privately baptised 21 May 1797


    Occupation:
    From Chevington census record


    Census:
    1841 census for New Cottage, Chevington: http://tinyurl.com/cgptop
    Abraham Nunn, aged 45, ag lab
    Martha Nunn, aged 45
    Samuel Nunn, aged 15
    Eliza Nunn, aged 15
    David Nunn, aged 10
    Alfred Nunn, aged 10
    Harriett Nunn, aged 5
    John Nunn, aged 20, ag lab
    Phoebe Nunn, aged 20



    Census:
    1851 census for near Moat, Chevington:
    http://tinyurl.com/cgptop
    HO107; Piece: 1791; Folio: 213; Page: 18; GSU roll: 207440.
    Abraham Nunn, head, widower, aged 54, garden labourer, born Chevington
    Samuel Nunn, son, unm, aged 29, farm labourer, born Chevington
    Eliza Nunn, dau, unm, aged 27, born Chevington
    David Nunn, son, unm, aged 25, farm labourer, born Chevington
    Alfred Nunn, grandson, aged 4, born Chevington


    Census:
    1861 census for Chevington, Ruffin's Farm:
    http://tinyurl.com/cgptop
    John Nunn, head, aged 42, Ag Lab, born Chevington.
    Phoebe Nunn, wife, aged 39, born Naughton.
    George Nunn, son, unmarried, aged 17, Ag Lab, born Chevington.
    Harriet Nunn, dau, aged 14, employed at cloth factory, born Chevington.
    Frederick Nunn, son, aged 11, scholar, born Chevington.
    Abraham Nunn, father, widower, aged 65, Ag Lab, born Chevington


    Census:
    1871 census for Seighbeigh's Cottage, Chevington:
    http://tinyurl.com/cgptop
    John Nunn, head, widower, aged 52, ag lab, born Chevington
    Harriet Plummer, dau, married, aged 24, soldier's wife (housekeeper), born Chevington
    Ellen Plummer, grand dau, aged 4, born Chatham, Kent
    Alice E. Plummer, grand dau, aged 2, born Chatham, Kent
    Abraham Nunn, father, widower, aged 75, ag lab, born Chevington



    Census:
    1881 census for Seighbeigh's Cottages, Brookes Corner, Chevington:
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    Abraham Nunn, head, widower, aged 86, born Chevington (imbecile)
    John Nunn, son, widower, aged 63, ag lab, born Chevington


    Buried:
    Transcribed from Chevington OPR held at Bury St Edmunds by Warren Nunn October 2004:
    Burial No 673 Abraham Nunn aged 86 Apr 22 1881

    Abraham married Martha GILBY on 13 Nov 1817 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK. Martha (daughter of John GILBY and Sarah MACRO) was born on 18 Nov 1792 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 25 Jul 1844 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Martha GILBY was born on 18 Nov 1792 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK (daughter of John GILBY and Sarah MACRO); died on 25 Jul 1844 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    From Chevington OPR
    Martha dau of John Gilby and Sarah his wife (late S. Macro spr) was born18 Nov 1792; privately baptised 19 Nov 1792


    Died:
    From Chevingon burial register No 6 1818 to 1894
    No 306 Martha Nunn wife of Abraham Nunn late M. Gilby of this parish 25 Jul 1844 aged 52

    Notes:

    Married:
    Chevington Register Page 8, marriage No 23 Abraham Nunn, Bachelor, otp, and Martha Gilby, Spinster, otp, were married in this church by Banns this 13th day of November, in the Year One thousand eight hundred and seventeen by me John White Rector {Abraham and Mary both made their marks} in the presence of Mary Nunn {her mark} and Abraham Arbourn? {his mark}

    Children:
    1. John NUNN was born on 16 Oct 1818 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died in Apr 1890 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; was buried on 19 Apr 1890 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.
    2. Samuel NUNN was born on 16 Apr 1821 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 11 Jan 1853 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.
    3. Mary NUNN was born on 24 Jan 1824 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died on Jan 1872 in Sudbury, Suffolk, England, UK.
    4. Eliza NUNN was born on 24 Jan 1824 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    5. 2. David NUNN was born on 15 Mar 1827 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 10 Jan 1900 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 11 Jan 1900 in Ipswich Cemetery, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
    6. Alfred NUNN was born on 13 Jun 1829 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 14 Nov 1843 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; was buried on 19 Nov 1843 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.
    7. Harriet NUNN was born on 14 Mar 1832 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died in Jan 1849 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; was buried on 3 Jan 1849 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.

  3. 6.  Francis NUNN was born on 5 Aug 1787 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK (son of Francis NUNN and Susan HINSBY); died on 11 Oct 1861 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1841, Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK
    • Census: 1851, Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK

    Notes:

    Not found on 1861 UK census but died that year. In baptism records for children, his abode is shown as Wickhambrook

    Birth:
    From Hargrave OPR
    Francis son of Francis Nunn and Susan Hinds was born 5 Aug 1787; privately baptised 19 Aug 1787



    Census:
    1841 census at Giles:
    Francis Nunn, 50, Ag Lab
    Mary Nunn, 45
    Phoebe, 20
    George, 15
    Mary, 12
    Richard, 5
    Source Citation: Class: HO107; Piece: 1033; Book: 11; Civil Parish: Wickambrook; County: Suffolk; Enumeration District: 1; Folio: 9; Page: 9; Line: 12; GSU roll: 474642.


    Census:
    In the 1851 census for Wickhambrook, 37 Gates?:
    Francis Nunn, head, marr, 66, Ag Lab, born Hargrave
    Mary, wife, 62, born Wickhambrook
    Rachel, dau, U, 14, born Wickhambrook
    George, grandson, 5, born Wickambrook (seems to be base son of their daughter Jemima).


    Died:
    Francis died at the workhouse Kedington, Suffolk

    Francis married Mary HUST on 9 Jun 1815 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK. Mary (daughter of William HUST and Mary GINN) was born on 17 Jun 1792 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 21 Jul 1851 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Mary HUST was born on 17 Jun 1792 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK (daughter of William HUST and Mary GINN); died on 21 Jul 1851 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Wickhambrook OPR

    Notes:

    Married:
    Hargrave parish record page 3 marriage no 7 records wedding between Francis Nunn and Mary Challis (widow)
    Hargrave parish record marriage No 7, 1815
    Francis Nunn bachelor and Mary Challis widower (Mary is variously referred to as Mary Hurst, Hust and Challis.)
    on June 9, 1815
    In presence of Robert Nunn (X) and Mary Pearson (X)

    Children:
    1. Phoebe NUNN was born on 15 Nov 1818 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK; died in Mar 1865 in Thingoe, Suffolk, England, UK.
    2. Susan NUNN was born on 6 Jul 1820 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 3 Aug 1837 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK; was buried on 4 Aug 1837 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK.
    3. George NUNN was born on 11 Apr 1822 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    4. Jemima NUNN was born on 19 Mar 1824 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    5. Mary NUNN was born in 1829 in Suffolk, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    6. Richard NUNN was born about 1836 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    7. 3. Rachel NUNN was born on 27 Aug 1837 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 23 May 1912 in Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 24 May 1912 in Ipswich Cemetery, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John NUNN was born in Oct 1743 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK (son of John NUNN and Martha RUTLEGE); died on 5 Dec 1822 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; was buried on 6 Dec 1822 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1773; Labourer

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Chevington parish register lists John, son of John and Martha Nunn


    Died:
    Based on burial record


    Buried:
    Transcribed from Chevington OPR held at Bury St Edmunds by Warren Nunn October 2004:
    No 68 John Nunn son of John and Martha Nunn of this parish Dec 6 1822 aged 79

    John married Mary FLACK on 25 Mar 1790 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK. Mary was born about 1763 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 10 May 1839 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Mary FLACK was born about 1763 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 10 May 1839 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.

    Notes:

    Died:
    From Chevingon burial register No 6 1818 to 1894:
    No 244 Mary Nunn widow of John Nunn late M. Flack of this parish 10 May 1839 aged 76

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage No 3, Chevington, 1790.
    Banns of marriage between John Nunn and Mary Flack were published on Sunday May 9, 16 and 23, 1790, by me, John White, Rector Whereas John Nunn of this parish, Widower and Mary Flack, of this parish, spinster, were married in this church by Banns this twenty fifth day of May in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety by me John White, rector.
    Marriage was solemnized between us John (X) Nunn & Mary (X) Flack in the presence of Robert (X) Leader and John Evered

    Children:
    1. Mary NUNN was born on 15 Dec 1788 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 15 Feb 1867 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.
    2. John NUNN was born on 5 May 1791 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 17 Nov 1825 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.
    3. Samuel NUNN was born on 7 Dec 1793 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died in JAN-MAR 1875 in Suffolk, England, UK.
    4. Hannah NUNN was born on 17 May 1797 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 2 Nov 1798 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; was buried on 3 Nov 1798 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.
    5. 4. Abraham NUNN was born on 17 May 1797 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 21 Apr 1881 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; was buried on 22 Apr 1881 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.
    6. Hannah NUNN was born on 12 Apr 1801 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.

  3. 10.  John GILBY was born in 1752 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK (son of William GILBY and Martha FLACK); died on 20 Jan 1826 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.

    Notes:

    Died:
    From Chevington OPR
    No 111 John Gilby son of William Gilby and Martha of this parish 20 Jan 1826 aged 74

    England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    Name: John Gilby Gender: Male Death Age: 74 Birth Date: 1752 Death Date: abt 1826 Burial Date: 20 Jan 1826 Burial Place: Chevington, Suffolk, England Father: William Gilby Mother: Martha Gilby FHL Film Number: 989541 Reference ID: p 14 n 111

    John married Sarah MACRO about 1780 in Suffolk, England, UK. Sarah was born about 1756 in England, UK; died on 20 Oct 1811 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Sarah MACRO was born about 1756 in England, UK; died on 20 Oct 1811 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.

    Notes:

    No details on parentage

    Birth:
    Based on burial record


    Died:
    From Chevington OPR
    Sarah wife of John Gilby (late S. Macro) aged 55 was buried 20 Oct 1811

    Children:
    1. John GILBY was born on 20 Jun 1782 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 13 Aug 1850 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; was buried in Aug 1850 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.
    2. Sarah GILBY was born on 20 May 1784 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    3. Elizabeth GILBY was born on 1 Jun 1786 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    4. Mary GILBY was born on 14 Jul 1788 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 15 Jan 1826 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.
    5. Lucy GILBY was born on 12 Oct 1790 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    6. 5. Martha GILBY was born on 18 Nov 1792 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 25 Jul 1844 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.
    7. Esther GILBY was born on 17 Feb 1795 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 7 Jan 1862 in Whepstead, Suffolk, England, UK.
    8. Susan GILBY was born on 26 Sep 1798 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 27 Feb 1865 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK.

  5. 12.  Francis NUNN was born in Jun 1755 in Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK (son of Roger NUNN and Elizabeth WALLER); died in Feb 1836 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK; was buried on 20 Feb 1836 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    IGI - Parish Registrations


    Died:
    Details from Hargrave burials: 20 Feb 1836 Francis Nunn aged 81


    Buried:
    From National Burials Index: 20 Feb 1836 Francis NUNN aged 81 Suffolk, Hargrave, St Edmund

    Francis married Susan HINSBY on 12 Sep 1782 in St Marys, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England. Susan was born about 1749 in Suffolk, England, UK; died on 23 Feb 1835 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Susan HINSBY was born about 1749 in Suffolk, England, UK; died on 23 Feb 1835 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Based on burial record


    Died:
    Hargrave burial record

    Notes:

    Married:
    IGI - Parish Registrations
    Francis Nunn married Susan Hinsby on 12 Sep 1782 at St Marys Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

    Suffolk, England, Extracted Parish Records
    Francis Nunn, of Hargrave, s. m., & Susan Hinsby, of Bury St. Edmunds, s. w., at same. 12 Sep 1782.
    Book: 12.The Hearth Tax. Charles 2nd.
    Collection: Suffolk: Sudbury - Marriage Licences, 1782-1814

    Children:
    1. Susan NUNN was born about 1783 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 20 Aug 1783 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK.
    2. Elizabeth NUNN was born on 14 Oct 1784 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    3. 6. Francis NUNN was born on 5 Aug 1787 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 11 Oct 1861 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK.
    4. Robert NUNN was born on 7 Aug 1790 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    5. Susan NUNN was born on 1 Aug 1793 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 17 Sep 1794 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK.
    6. Phoebe NUNN was born on 11 Nov 1795 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.

  7. 14.  William HUST was born about 1762 in Suffolk, England, UK; died on 20 Mar 1830 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK.

    Notes:

    William the son of John and Ann Hust who were married at Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, on April 30, 1753. Ann was Ann WARD. Any connection? William Husk son of John and Ann Husk was baptized in 1762.

    Died:
    Wickhambrook burial record

    William married Mary GINN on 30 Oct 1786 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK. Mary was born about 1766; died on 16 May 1804 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Mary GINN was born about 1766; died on 16 May 1804 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Wickhambrook OPR

    Children:
    1. Thomas HUST was born about 1788 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    2. 7. Mary HUST was born on 17 Jun 1792 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 21 Jul 1851 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK.
    3. James HUST was born about 1797 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    4. George HUST was born about 1802 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    5. John HUST was born about 1803; died in UNKNOWN.



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