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     Prior to the beginning of Civil Registration in England in September 1837, church records of baptism, marriages and burials, and documents such as wills and land contracts were the primary means of recording family relationships. From 1851 it was required to give a birthplace when the census was taken and this can be correlated with information for baptism from the parish register. If a family did not have a child baptized or the church record has been lost, such identification is problematic.

Thomas Wain was probably born about 1811 either in Bilstone or Ratcliffe (Culey). However a baptism has not been found consistent with the information from Census returns. In the 1851 Census his age was given as 39 and his birthplace as Ratcliffe LEI and in the 1861 census he was 49 but his birthplace was noted as Bilston LEI.^1,2

Ratcliffe Culey and Bilston were very small villages in the south west of Leicestershire and about 5 miles apart. Bilston was 3m NW of Market Bosworth and had an of area 713 acres. Wains had lived in both villages. Ratclffe Parish registers survive from 1562 but there are gaps particularly between 1806 and 1813. The population of Bilston in 1831 was only 79 persons and it did not have its own parish church. Accordingly the celebration of births, marriages and deaths took place in nearby parish churches such as Norton juxta Twycross, Twycross, Congerstone and Market Bosworth. When this occurred the vicar usually noted which parish the family came from. However not all children were baptized.

Thomas certainly had an association with Bilston because although his firstborn daughter Maria was baptised at Barwell, she also gave her birthplace as Bilston on two census returns.

He married Frances Dale on 10 February 1833 in the medieaval parish church of St Mary at Barwell, Leicestershire, England, At the time of their marriage both bride and groom belonged to the parish. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. George Mettram and the witnesses were Sarah Dale and John Wain who may have been siblings of Thomas and Frances. None of the wedding party were able to sign their names.³ When Thomas registered the birth of his fourth child Thomas on 23 May 1840, he was employed as a Labourer in husbandry at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.⁴ A census listed Thomas as head of household on 30 March 1851 in at Church Street, Burbage, Leicestershire, England. and working as a gardener. His age was 39 and his birthplace was given as Ratcliffe LEI.¹

Thomas died on 21 September 1868 at Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. Thomas was a market gardener and had been living in Barwell Lane Hinckley. Cause of death was Typhus fever and Ulceration of the Bowels. His age was given as 56 years.⁵

Thomas Wain was buried on 24 September 1868 at Parish church of St Mary, Hinckley, Leicestershire, England.

     Frances was not born into a family owning large tracts of land. Her father was paying rates in Barwell from ??? but it is not known if he was actually a small landowner. However one of her g grandmothers was a Turville and one wonders if the family were aware of this connection. The Turville family had been prominent in that area of Leicester from about 1200, the effigies on the tomb in the parish church of Thurlaston dating from Richard Turvile of Normanton died 1414. She was baptized on 19 June 1813 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹

She married Thomas Wain on 10 February 1833 in the medieaval parish church of St Mary at Barwell, Leicestershire, England, At the time of their marriage both bride and groom belonged to the parish. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. George Mettram and the witnesses were Sarah Dale and John Wain who may have been siblings of Thomas and Frances. None of the wedding party were able to sign their names.¹ A census listed Frances as head of household on 3 April 1881 at New Zealand Cottages at Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. Her occupation was a seamer of stockings.² Frances died at age 86 on 16 December 1899 at Royal Oak Yard, Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. Frances was the widow of Thoms Wain, market gardener and had been suffering from senile decay. She was attended by her daughter Ann Bree of 20 All Saints Road Leicester..³

     She was baptized on 12 October 1833 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England, Anglican church of St.Mary's..^1,2

A census taken on 7 April 1861 listed Maria as resident in Lilley's yard at Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. The head of Household was George Moore age 36. Maria was 27, born at Billesdon and worked as a seamer of stockings. Both George and Maria were unmarried..³ She married George Moore in December 1864 at Hinckley, Leicestershire, England.⁴ Maria Wain died in December 1916 at Hinckley, Leicestershire, England, at age 83; Stated Age 83.⁵

     He was baptized on 12 February 1836 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England. Anglican Church of St Mary's..¹ He married Catherine Rowe in 1858. A census listed William as head of household on 3 April 1881 New Zealand at Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. His occupation was farm labourer.² He died in September 1901 at Hinckley, Leicestershire, England, at age 65.³

     Sarah was born in 1839 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.^1,2 Sarah died .

     Thomas was born on 23 May 1840 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England. Thomas was probably named after both his father and his maternal grandfather..¹

He married Sarah Ann Sperryon 28 March 1864 in the Holy Cross Chapel in Leicester according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church by William Nickolds, Clerk. The witnesses were William Hardy and Sarah's sister Anne Jane Sperry. Although Thomas was 23, Sarah was only 18 and would have had to have her father's permission to marry. Because of the difference in religion it would also have been difficult for them to be married in Hinckly and they had both been living in Leicester -Thomas in Hollick yard, Silver St. and Sarah in Devonshire St. See Notes re Holy Cross Chapel.² Thomas Wain jrhad organised migration before 15 September 1867 His wife's stepbrother William Lee had already gone to Australia and had settled in Daylesford.
They emigrated from at Plymouth, Devon, England, with his parents on 24 September 1867. Thomas and Sarah were given an assisted passage on the Canterbury under a Government scheme as a married couple with two children. Because the Canterbury embarked from Plymouth the family would have had a long and tiring train journey to arrive there from Hinckley. The owners of the Canterbury were James B Wilcocks, Plymouth and the master was G.R.Fenlie. It was 1296 tons and licensed to carry 409 passengers.³ After a voyage of 140 days the Canterbury arrived in Melbourne in December 1867. However Thomas gave information on Sarah's death certificate that the family had spent one month in Sydney. The family would then have travelled to Daylesford to meet her William Lee, Sarah's stepbrother.³ Sometime after 24 Sept 1868, Thomas would have received information that his father had died suddenly of Typhus Fever. He was was levied rates In 1870 Thomas and Sarah were living in a house in Bridport St owned by Peter Millar.He was also paying rates on a market reserve owned by the Borogh Council. in 1870.

He resided 100 acres rated at 30 pounds NAV, at Coomoora, Victoria, Australia, in 1882.

He married Ruth Holdenat the Castlemaine Presbyterian Church on 5 December 1884. Thomas Wain was a widower, son of Thomas Wain and Frances Dale The witnesses were John Holden and Ann Holden. The entry also gave Thomas's birthplace as Barwell near Hinckley and his age as 46.^4,5 Thomas didn't remain in Bendigo. He died at his son's home in Richmond so it is presumed he went there to live after Ruth died. He made a will on 15 April 1909 at Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.⁶ Thomas Wain jr moved before 1919 to Collingwood where he lived with his third son Thomas George. This was probably following Ruth's death.

Thomas died at 87 Cromwell St. at Collingwood, Victoria, Australia, on 11 July 1919. He was 79 years of age and the cause of death was senile debility and heart failure .⁷ He was buried on 14 July 1919 at Coburg, Victoria, Australia.^8,9

The following obituary was placed in the Daylesford Advocate on 18 July 1819:- We regret to announce the death of a former Daylesford resident in the person of Mr. Thomas Wain. The late Mr. Wain was a native of Leicestershire England, arriving in Victoria 51 years ago. He settled down at farming at Coomoora , and on retiring took up his abode at his son's residence at Collingwood, Melbourne, where he passed away at the advanced age of 81 years. He leaves four sons to mourn their loss, one of whom is Mr. Wain , of East St. The funeral took place on Monday, his remains being interred in the Coburg cemetery.¹⁰

     She was baptized on 13 August 1842 St Mary's at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ Anne Wain married Charles Bree before 1861; To Find. Anne Wain appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 12 May Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, England. Charles Bree was not living with the family.² She lived in 1899 at 20 All Saints Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, England.³ Anne died at age 67 Age matches. in March 1910 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England.⁴

     John was born in 1845 at Burbage, Leicestershire, England.^1,2

A census listed John as head of household on 3 April 1881 at 92 Bond Street at Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. His occupation being listed as a stocking maker.³ John died Mar Qr. To be CHECKED in 1903 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England.⁴

     James was born in December 1846 at Burbage, Leicestershire, England.^1,2 James died before 24 December 1865 at Hinckley, Leicestershire, England.^3,4 He was buried on 24 December 1865 at St Mary Parish Church, Hinckley, Leicestershire, England.⁵

     Daniel was born in 1849 at Burbage, Leicestershire, England.^1,2 A census listed Daniel as head of household on 3 April 1881 13 Churchwalk at Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. His occupation was general labourer. Emma Goodman, named as a daughter in Law age 17, was also in the household.³ He married Rose Collins in December 1881 at Hinckley, Leicestershire, England; Rosa was living with Daniel as his wife in the 1901 census. Have not located Daniel in 1891 (Ancestry may not yet have full census details.)⁴ Daniel died after 1901.

     Elizabeth was born before April 1854 at Hinckley, Leicestershire, England.^1,2 Elizabeth died .

     He was baptized on 26 April 1778 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ He married Sarah (?) (Dale) before 14 November 1802 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹

He married Amey Palmer on 12 November 1804 at St. Mary parish church at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹

Thomas registered to pay land tax for the property he occupied in 1807 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England. He is listed as a taxpayer at least until 1830.² A census listed Thomas as head of household on 30 March 1851 at Stapleton, Leicestershire, England. Thomas was a gardener occupying 8 acres and gave his age as 75.. John Dale, grandson was living with Thomas and Amey.³ Thomas died Stated age 84 before 9 January 1852 at Stapleton, Leicestershire, England.^1,4 He was buried on 9 January 1852 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.

     Amey was born in 1782 at Walton, Leicestershire, England. The Walton Parish records are not currently available through the Morman Library. Research would need to be done at LRO.. She married Thomas Groocock Dale on 12 November 1804 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ Amey Palmer was buried on 14 June 1860 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England. Amey died age 78 on 14 June 1860 at Stapleton, Leicestershire, England.

     James died . He was baptized on 14 February 1805 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹

     He was baptized on 23 April 1807 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ He married Charlotte Harold on 22 September 1828 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England. Edward died at age 49 on 14 May 1856 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.

     Sarah died . She was baptized on 10 March 1810 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹

     She was baptized on 20 June 1812. Anne died before 26 July 1812 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ She was buried on 26 July 1812 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.

     She was baptized on 17 December 1817 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ She was buried on 16 January 1818 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ Anne died on 16 January 1818 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.

     Elizabeth died . She was baptized on 5 January 1819 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹

     He was baptized on 3 March 1821 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ He was buried on 17 March 1821 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ Thomas died on 17 March 1821 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.

     She was baptized on 24 June 1823 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ Anne died .

     He was baptized on 10 November 1737 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ He married Sarah Groocot on 14 May 1761 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ John died .

     Sarah was baptised as Sarah Groocot but marriage entry in the BT's was for Sarah Groockock. In the original Parish register the entry for the marriage of William Groocock and Sarah Turvile both of Barwell is on fiche DE 1330/2 and further down on the fiche is the entry for the baptism of Sarah daughter of William and Sarah Growcock on 27 May 1735. Sarah was born before 27 May 1735 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ Sarah Groockock and John Dale were married by Banns on 14 May 1761 in the parish church of Barwell.¹ Sarah died before 14 November 1802 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.² She was buried on 14 November 1802 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.²

     He was baptized on 3 January 1762 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ He married Jane (?) (Dale) say 1794. A census listed William as head of household on 6 June 1841 on the Common at Barwell, Leicestershire, England. His occupation was independent. William Dale was living on his own.² William died say 19 May 1846 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ He was buried on 20 May 1846 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹

     He was baptized on 18 January 1765 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ Peter died in 1765 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹

     He/she was baptized on 18 November 1768 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ A census listed John as head of household on 6 June 1841 Barwell at Barwell, Leicestershire, England. An unknown person occupation was Butcher. John Dale a butcher, was living on his own..² John died say 25 April 1849 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.

     He was baptized on 29 June 1773 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ He married Mary Jee on 30 December 1796 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England. He married Sarah Farmer on 28 March 1831 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England. Daniel died before 3 June 1834 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹

     Mary was born say 1777. She married Daniel Dale on 30 December 1796 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England. Mary died before 10 June 1828 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ She was buried on 10 June 1828 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹

     Hanna died . She was baptized on 3 February 1799 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.

     She was baptized on 25 June 1801 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ Ann died before 16 May 1802 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.¹ She was buried on 16 May 1802 at Barwell, Leicestershire, England.