Peter Brown Family History

Francis Bland (1681) & Ann

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General History

Francis Bland & Ann were one of my 8th generation ancestors.

Key Dates:

Francis Bland was probably baptised on 20th March 1681 in Easingwold, Yorkshire. He was the son of Thomas Bland & Alicia Atkinson. He married Ann who was buried on 14th April 1735 in Easingwold, Yorkshire ('wife of Francis'). Francis was buried on 3rd August 1757 in Easingwold, Yorkshire ('Cordwainer').

 

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Francis & Ann had three children.

Jane John Ann
  1. Jane Bland was baptised on 15th November 1726 in Easingwold, Yorkshire
  2. John Bland was baptised on 25th November 1729 in Easingwold, Yorkshire. He married Mary Hawkswell. Details of John Bland & Mary Hawkswell are shown separately as they are direct ancestors.
  3. Ann Bland was baptised on 20th November 1733 in Easingwold, Yorkshire.

 

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Francis was a Cordwainer by occupation.A cordwainer is a person who makes boots and shoes, but only works with original leather and does not repair shoes (like a cobbler).

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  1. This is the only Francis found pre 1700
  2. There was a Francis who was buried 28/03/1715. The only other Francis found was one in Whitby- Francis son of Thomas bap 31/03/1656
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Sources Click to return to 'Top of Page'
  1. Ancestry Yorkshire Parish Records CD (North Riding & West Riding)
  2. Family Search.org  (Latter day Saints)