Earliest Known Ancestors

• Richard de Hette

  d. after 1325

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  Occupation: Benefactor and builder. Residences: Harleston, Northamptonshire. Biographical notes: Buried in the chancel of St. Andrew's Church, Harleston; helped build the church in 1325; inscription: "ORATE PRO ANIMA RICHARDI DE HETTE QUI FECIT CANCELLUM CUIUS AUXILIO FUIT ECCLESIA FACTA ANNO DOMINI MCCCXX QUINTO" (Pray for the Soul of Richard de Hette who made the Chancel By whose help the Church was built In the year of Our Lord Thirteen Hundred and Twenty Five). Possible early progenitor of the Lincolnshire Hetts; exemplifies the family as steady-going, simple folk of moderate means. No spouse or children mentioned.
• Thomas del Heth

  fl. 1359

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  Occupation: Yeoman. Residences: Manor of Thoresby, Lincolnshire. Granting notes: Granted issues of the manor of Thoresby by Edward the Black Prince in 1359; possible ancestor of the Lincolnshire Hetts.
• John Heth or Heath

  fl. late 16th century

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  Occupation: Warden of the Fleet Prison. Residences: London and King's Lynn. Biographical notes: Rose to position towards the end of the 16th century; part of the family's historical exemplars.
• Nicholas Heath or Hett

  d. 1579

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  Occupation: Bishop of Rochester and Worcester; Archbishop of York; Lord Chancellor under Henry VIII and Mary I. Residences: Various sees; retired to small estate near Cobham, Surrey. Biographical notes: Opposed Edward VI on religious matters, imprisoned and deprived of the See of Worcester; reinstated under Mary; summoned Parliament and proclaimed Elizabeth after Mary's death; deprived again for refusing the Oath of Supremacy; portrait in the National Portrait Gallery shows a thoughtful, refined countenance; exemplar of family resilience and moderate means.

Hett Family Tree

• John Hett of Nocton

  † 6 July 1710m. Tabitha
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  Occupation: Yeoman. Residences: Nocton, Lincolnshire. Biographical notes: Lived in Nocton; took son William to baptism in the old Nocton church; left widow to launch younger sons; part of the family's Lincolnshire establishment.
  • William Hett

    bap. 21 May 1693m. Susanna
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    Occupation: Likely yeoman or farmer. Residences: Nocton, Lincolnshire. Biographical notes: First-born; lived peacefully in Nocton for over a decade; received bequest from "Master Hett" in 1796.
    • John Hett

      bap. 1720
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      No further details.
    • Mary Hett

      bap. 1722m. Mr. Merryweather
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      m. Mr. Merryweather; no further details.
    • Susanna Hett

      bap. 1724m. Mr. Rayment
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      m. Mr. Rayment; no further details.
    • William Hett

      bap. 1726
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      No further details.
    • Ebenezer Hett

      d. 1728
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      Died young.
    • Richard Hett

      bap. 1728, d. 1728
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      Died in infancy.
    • Ann Hett

      bap. 1730, d. 1731
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      Died young.
    • Michael Hett
      bap. 1732, d. 1816m. Martha
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      Occupation: Schoolmaster at Endowed School in Heighington (grey stone building with chapel and classrooms, founded by Thomas Garrett in James I's reign); lover of learning. Residences: Potter Hanworth (early married life); Heighington (1769–1793); Washingborough (retired early 19th century). Biographical notes: Married at 19 to a widow four years older; managed small garden until death from cold while digging; man of strictest integrity, gentle, unassuming, friend to all mankind, valued by superiors, esteemed by equals, beloved by poor; received £50 legacy from "Master Hett" in 1796.
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        William Hett

        b. 1751, d. 1833m. (1) Mary Hamilton (b. 1755, d. 1792); (2) Catherine Crowder (b. 1759, d. 1843)
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        Occupation: Clergyman; curate at Nocton 1780; vicar-choral of Lincoln Cathedral from 1786 (prebend of Bedford Minor; recited Psalms 41 and 42); held pluralities (rector of Mavis Enderby, St. Paul's in Bail, Thorpe-on-the-Hill, vicar of Dunham, Newport, perpetual curate of Nettleham and Greetwell; income ~£500/year after expenses); published discourses and Miscellanies (1823, dedicated to Dean and Chapter). Residences: Nocton (curate); Lincoln (primarily); Mavis Enderby (resigned/re-instituted multiple times but non-resident). Biographical notes: Matriculated at Oxford 1769 (son of Michael of Potter Hanworth); educated at father's school and possibly Lincoln Grammar; degree from Brasenose College, Oxford; concerned for spiritual welfare and understanding of country life; family man with simple faith, sincere feeling, strong affection; visited London, introduced to Bengoughs, Crowders, Hamiltons; high Tory in politics (as Canon Hett).
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          Mary Hett

          b. 1788, d. 1853m. Rev. Wm. Hildyard (1818)
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          m. Rev. William Hildyard 1818; no further details.
        • Robert Hobart Hett

          b. 1790, d. 1827
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          Medical student 1812; army doctor in Peninsula War 1812–1815, letters from Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Olivaria, Francisco Hospital, fever, Tertian Ague; at Namur skirmish, Waterloo 1815; practised in Lincoln; no descendants mentioned.
        • Martha Hett

          b. 1791, d. 1792
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          Died in infancy.
        • William Kaye Hett
          b. 1799, d. 1855m. Mary Ann Whitworth (1835)
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          Schoolboy 1811; took holy orders; curate at Mavis Enderby and Washingborough 1825; shared verse with Louisa: "I have found me a place far apart from the world..."; children include Kitty and Marion.
          • Kitty Hett
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            Visited, watched wedding procession.
          • Marion Hett
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            Elder sister of Kitty?; visited after 20 years in New Zealand/California.
        • Katherine Hett
          b. 1801m. Rev. Chas. Beatty-Pownall
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          m. Rev. Charles Beatty-Pownall; children: Beatty-Pownalls (occasional glimpses in family stories).
          • Beatty-Pownalls (children)
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            Occasional glimpses in family stories.
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          John Hett

          b. 31 Jan. 1803, d. 1878m. Louisa Nicholson (b. 1813, d. 1898; m. 17 Sept. 1833)
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          Occupation: Solicitor/attorney at law in Lincoln Close; articled to Mr. Mason of Lincoln; managing clerk to John Nicholson in Brigg from 1828/1829; partner in Nicholson and Hett from 1832; succeeded father-in-law as head of office in Brigg 1840; Honorary Secretary of North Lincolnshire Agricultural Association from 1835 (resigned 1869 with silver presentation); Clerk to Poor Law Guardians; involved in public bodies (County Court, Board of Guardians, Ancholme Commissioners, Court of Sewers, drainage meetings); philanthropist (founded Ragged School and Clothing Club in Brigg; authored childcare books). Residences: Lincoln (early career); Bridge Street, Brigg (1838); Market Place, Brigg (from 1840, former Nicholson house); 27 Ladbroke Gardens, London (moved 1874 due to health). Biographical notes: Took life insurance £1000 in 1832 (sober, temperate, no diseases); kept diary 1829 with work notes and recreation (hare, oysters, birds, Hull Fair, Lincoln Colour Ball, racing wins, Calvinists Missionary Meeting, Brigg lamps meeting); austere character, Evangelical in church matters, Liberal in politics; health failed (serious fainting fits from 1874, assisted by Geoffrey and Dr. Seccombe); peacefully passed away (murmured blessing and name of Saviour); funeral in Brigg with four sons and Nicholson cousins; laid in family vault beside children; respected for upright, kindly life; provided private carriage for wife in 1844, hired groom George Beedham at 14/- week; received silver presentation 1842 for agricultural work (tureen, waiter, tea service >£200, engraved "The faithful discharge of duty is the true basis of honour"); obtained passport 1857 for Continental travel; planted elms opposite station road 1867.
          • Roslin Hett
            b. 1834, d. 1893m. Constance Meta Grundy (m. 19 May 1884)
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            Occupation: Solicitor (admitted 1857; practiced independently then joined firm; succeeded father's appointments; sound adviser but impatient with dull pupils). Residences: Brigg Market Place (old family house); Bigby Street (Old House); Castlethorpe (enlarged); wintered abroad (Egypt, Riviera) for health. Biographical notes: Short, good-looking, well-groomed; elder brother figure; stood in for father at Frank's wedding; frequent visitor to mother's house; met wife in Egypt; hosted at-home with 80 guests 1887; delicate health; sailed to Cape 1868 with Geoffrey.
            • Edmund John Roslin Hett
              b. 1885m. Dorothy Cole (b. 1886, m. 1912)
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              "Rossie"? m. Phyllis Slater 1918; in trenches with Canadian contingent; mentioned in despatches.
              • Dorothy Constance

                b. 1886m. Frederick Gorton (b. 1886, m. 1911)
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                Dates overlap; likely dau. or sibling variant.
            • Ronald Leigh Roslin
              b. 1887
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              Wounded Hohenzollern Redoubt 1915, rescued by Whippet Hocknell; commission Royal Field Artillery 1916 Grimsby; wounded 1917; discharged/rejoined reserve; "Roland" variant?
              • Charles Cedric Roslin
                b. 1890m. Meta Louise Dennard (b. 1894, m. 1930)
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                In Malaya/Labour Corps Kenya; refused Uganda due to health; cheery, popular; d. 19 Sept. 1917 blackwater fever East Africa, under 7 stone from 15; "Cedric".
                • David Leslie Roslin

                  d. 1932
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                  No further details.
            • Constance Roslin

              b. ~1893, d. 1929?
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              "Jack"? chucked law; in Egypt 1916; mentioned in despatches; invalided; wounded 1917; prisoner Kastatt 1918.
          • Henry Nicholson Hett
            b. 1836, d. 1877m. (1) Annie Louisa Metcalfe (b. 1860?); (2) Winifred Warburton (b. 1876?)
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            Occupation: Doctor (in practice at Worksop by 1859). Residences: Worksop (holidays at Ladbroke Gardens). Biographical notes: Seemed like uncle to younger siblings at young Louisa's funeral; family seemed previous generation to cousins; second wife left with small means, moved to Brigg for children's guardians.
            • Roland Thorsten Hett

              b. 1896, killed 1916
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              Received coin from great-grandmother; lieutenant Army Service Corps 1914; exchanged to Lincolnshire Regiment; Galloper Divisional Artillery 1915; wounded/d. Somme 25 Oct. 1916 thigh/shell; enthusiastic, religious, chivalrous; killed in action 1916.
            • Alan Stanley Hett
              b. 1898m. Kathleen Ruth Fingland (b. 1899)
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              RAF, injured.
              • Geoffrey Bruce Hett
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                No further details.
              • Pauline Ruth Hett
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                No further details.
              • Zelma Jean Hett
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                Variant overlap?
                • Astrid

                  b. 1929
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                  No further details.
                • Jennifer

                  b. 1932
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                  No further details.
            • Louie Hett
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              Tripped abroad Germany for languages; taught nephews; position in scholastic world.
            • Oscar Hett
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              At Epsom College; followed Roland to Australia.
            • Reggie Hett
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              At Epsom College; clerk Holt, Lawrie & Co's Bank; increasing responsibility until retirement 1932.
            • Freda Hett
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              Exception in age.
            • Harry Hett
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              Eldest grandson in photo.
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            Louisa Hett

            b. 1837, d. 1859
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            Biographical notes: General favourite; lovely girl with golden-brown hair; loved books (kept yearly lists, read Paradise Lost); involved in evangelical church matters; delicate health; kept diary 1853 recording family events; death in perfect peace; funeral with family gathering; poem by Rev. William Hildyard: "In memory of Louisa Hett who died of a deep decline. 'Vain, O departed maid! the tears that flow For worth like thine...'". No spouse/children.
          • Arthur Hett

            b. 1839, d. 1864m. Jennie Cotton
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            Occupation: Studied in Dublin. Biographical notes: Unhappy marriage; victim of tuberculosis; mother hurried to Ireland with Geoffrey's help to bring him home. No children mentioned.
          • Frederick Hett

            b. 1840, d. 1860
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            Occupation: Entered Trinity College, Oxford 1858 for holy orders; worked at Grammar School in Horncastle. Biographical notes: Tall, handsome, high-spirits; susceptible to weather; kept diary 1859 (football, boating, walks, church); sister's death 14 Feb. 1859; consultation with Dr. Clark; trip to Ventnor/Shanklin; return home. No spouse/children.
          • John Roland Hett
            b. 1842, d. 1891m. Letitia "Lettie" Sibbald (m. 1875)
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            Occupation: Solicitor; articled to father; practised in Worcester; emigrated Canada/Uruguay. Biographical notes: Named after Rev. John Roland West; favourite brother of Frederick.
            • Sibbald Hett

              b. ~1878
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              Guardian role.
            • Francis Hett

              m. Alice
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              Hong Kong partnership 1902.
            • Georgie Hett

              m. in Hong Kong
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              Musician with Tom Sibbald.
            • John Roland Hett

              b. 19 Oct. 1891
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              No further details.
            • Queenie Hett
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              No further details.
            • Adelaide Hett

              m. Ker Thomsond. 1916
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              d. 1916 widow.
          • Geoffrey Hett
            b. 1843, d. 1905m. Mary Scott (m. 1876)
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            Occupation: Doctor (studied M.B. Edinburgh; medical officer S.S. Celt to Cape 1867; walking tour Isle of Man/Lake District 1867; tour Scotland/Orkneys 1869; worked Bayswater; honorary secretary Royal Medical Benevolent College; officer Westbourne Provident Dispensary; pioneer in medical facilities for poor). Residences: Brigg; Ladbroke Gardens; Ledbury Road with Aunt Lizzie. Biographical notes: Tall, good-looking; assisted father during fainting fits; took into partnership at Brigg before Frank; devoted to patients; in family photo 1873; sailed to Cape 1868 with Roslin.
            • Geoffrey Seccombe-Hett "Robin"
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              M.R.C.S. 1903, M.B. Lond. 1904, F.R.C.S. 1908; specialised ear/nose/throat; Assistant Surgeon University College Hospital; Consulting Surgeon; Curator Anatomical Museum; Assistant in Anatomy; Plastic Surgeon Queen's Hospital Sidcup WWI; leaving scholarship St. Paul's; studied Vienna/Freiburg; Assistant Surgeon London Throat Hospital Golden Square; DFC WWI for combat, shot down scouts, wounded.
            • May Hett
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              B.Sc. Hons. London First Class Gold Medalist; trained Zoology University College; Lecturer/Demonstrator Zoological Department Bedford College for Women; V.A.D. France, nursed Rouen.
            • Walter Hett
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              Scholarship Wadham College Oxford; degree; master King's School Grantham 1906, Brighton College 1907 house master 1909.
            • Harold Hett
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              Electrical engineering; saved boy's life telephone works 1902; Military Medal 1918 command listening post, beat off patrol; d. trenches.
          • Charles Louis "Charlie" Hett

            b. 1845, d. 1911m. Louise Foyster (m. 1895)
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            Occupation: Engineer/inventor (turbine pump); mechanical mind; amateur photography; studied birds, published handbook on bird calls; devoted to garden sanctuary. Residences: Brigg with Roslin; Springfield (bought before marriage, installed improvements); foundry Brigg lane. Biographical notes: Silent man, emphatic when speaking; took end of table at dinners; happy retired life; shot owl incident (buried but confessed); slumbering during wife's piano; devoted to birds, corresponded with naturalists; in family photo 1873; trip to Uruguay 1868. No children named.
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            Francis Crowder "Frank" Hett

            b. 1848, d. 1918m. Janie Turnbull (m. 1877)
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            Occupation: Articled clerk Coverdales London 1868; managing clerk Mr. Harwood 1877; junior partner Brigg (£400 income, lived carefully, saved); firm evolved to Freer, Hett and Hett; smoked cigar after work; walked/cycled/drove to work; busy government/Red Cross work WWI. Residences: Ladbroke Gardens; St. Helens Wrawby Road Brigg (post-marriage, mile from town); The Limes (enlarged post mother-in-law's death); garage for cars. Biographical notes: Tall, thin, delicate, cleared throat, muffler; acted on "Persevere" motto; showed photos/experiences to wife; absorbed in Canada trip 1874 (lost heart to Georgie Sibbald temporarily); married after surprise proposal; hosted family dinners; devoted to family, helped relatives; respected, beloved, upright; funeral with flags half-mast, tributes from public bodies; kept journals of travels; sailed to Cape 1868; returned Brigg 1874; trip Canada 1874 with Tom Sibbald on S.S. Java, visited Niagara, Lakefield; in family photo 1873.
            • Marjorie Hett

              b. ~1878+
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              Caught chill Jubilee 1897, kept company by Granny; worked office Carlton House Terrace 1918.
          • Fanny Hett

            b. 1850, d. 1930
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            Residences: 27 Ladbroke Gardens; Campden Hill with Sophie/Katie post-1909. Biographical notes: Kept diary 1882–1930; diligent nurse for father; kind to Janie at school; lithe figure, springing step; introduced brothers at dance; recovering composure after father's death; joined higher education classes (French); family centre; loyal to past customs, prejudiced; head Red Cross department, received presentation; enjoyed air-raids; worked Red Cross Depot; at school Scarborough 1868; in family photo 1873. No spouse/children.
          • William "Willie" Hett

            b. 1851, d. 1870
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            Biographical notes: Emigrated Canada/Uruguay 1870; buried Lakefield; known by Mrs. Nicholls and Harry Fraser (former clergyman). No spouse/children.
          • Sophia "Sophie/Tubby" Hett

            b. 1854, d. 1932
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            Residences: 27 Ladbroke Gardens; Campden Hill. Biographical notes: At school Scarborough 1868; in family photo 1873; bubbling over with happiness, affectionate; devoted to Katie; came to Scarborough with Fanny; not much notice of Janie. No spouse/children.
          • Katherine "Katie/Mother Tattums" Hett

            b. 1855, d. 1926
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            Biographical notes: Delicate, early influenza victim, repeated attacks affecting heart; gentle, self-effacing, pet of brothers/sisters; never impatient/complaining; sheltered by sisters; in family photo 1873 as baby; no recollection at Frank's dance. No spouse/children.
        • Emma Hett

          b. 1804, d. 1813
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          Died young.
        • Elizabeth Hett

          b. 1806, d. 1888m. Rev. John Kent (1839)
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          Lived as widow in London, kept house for Geoffrey, then Ledbury Road; "Aunt Lizzie".
        • Jane Hett

          b. 1808, d. 1816
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          Died young.
        • Frances Crowder Hett

          b. 1809m. Frederick Kent (1834)
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          "Fanny"; youngest in 1811, nodded at toast; no further details.
      • Rhoda Hett

        m. Thomas Farr
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        Sister-in-law Elizabeth Farr married brother John.
      • John Hett

        bap. 1755, d. 1837m. Elizabeth Farr (1802)
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        Occupation: Surgeon in Lincoln; generous; studied natural history (watched birds as boy; left two volumes of bird paintings); served as Mayor twice. Residences: Lincoln. Biographical notes: Unmarried in 1796 but later married. From Strubby, hamlet in Langton-by-Wragby.
      • Richard Hett

        bap. 1757
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        No further details.
      • Michael Hett

        bap. 1758
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        No further details.
      • Henry Hett

        bap. 1763
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        City Sheriff of Lincoln 1791; lawyer in Lincoln; unmarried in 1796; no further descendants.
      • Martha Hett

        bap. 1768
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        Never married; no further details.
      • Susanna Hett

        m. (1) Wilson; (2) Samuel Taylor (1810)
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        Residences: Mavis Enderby (lived till at least 1821; tenant under brother William 1802 at £170/year). Biographical notes: Bible given to niece Elizabeth Farr, later to Mr. Graham Grundy. Witnesses: sister Martha, brother-in-law Thomas Farr, Rebecca Taylor.
  • John Hett

    d. 1759
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    Apprenticed in London 1713 to a loriner; died unmarried; lent nephew Richard £300 without interest; no further descendants mentioned.
  • Richard Hett
    d. 1766m. Ann
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    Apprenticed 1717 to John Clarke, citizen and stationer; entered partnership as "Clark, R. Hett & Matthews"; Treasurer of Stationers' Company.
    • John "The Master in Chancery" Hett

      d. 1796
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      Solicitor, Master in Chancery 1775–1790; no further descendants.
    • Richard Hett
      d. 1785
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      Apprenticed to Samuel Richardson; carried on family printing business in Wild Court.
      • Mary Hett

        d. 1839m. John Macintosh (1795)
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        No further details.
    • Joanna Hett
      m. Mr. Bengough
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      No further details.
      • 1 unnamed daughter
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      • Henry Hett Bengough
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        No further details.

Nicholson Family Tree

• John Nicholson
  d. 29 Nov. 1763
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  Residences: Barton. Tombstone: loved/value, heap of dust.
  • John Nicholson (twin)
    m. Frances Ostler
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    Surgeon Barton; descent from John of Gaunt; child: solicitor Louth/Brigg m. cousin Susanna.
    • Solicitor Nicholson

      m. cousin Susanna
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      Solicitor Louth/Brigg.
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    Richard Nicholson (twin)

    d. 1818m. Margaret Bennett
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    Solicitor/banker Louth; moved Brigg after marriage; financial difficulties overcome 1815. Old Lincolnshire family.
    • Susanna Nicholson
      b. 1785, d. 1871m. John Nicholson (d. 1840)
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      Occupation: Homemaker; wrote valediction to children 14 Nov. 1840, recipes in album (signed 20 Mar. 1803; possibly from grandmother Margaret Bennett). Residences: Brigg (album); Bigby Street Brigg (later with Aunt Vane; blind, used wire frame for writing). Biographical notes: Devoted to home; shock from husband's sudden death; made will soon after; mother of seven incl. Maria (m. Robert Haldane Paterson 1841; enthusiastic Scottish things, happy marriage, lived next door Market Place; children incl. seven, Annie m. Aubrey Johnstone wrote reminiscences 1925 of grandmother); advised children on unity, Mr. Hett, Aunt Vane; forebodings on partners. Kind/affectionate husband, fondest father; buried Wrawby churchyard.
      • Maria Nicholson
        m. Robert Haldane Paterson (1841)
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        Visited Scotland with Brownes; trip London 1837 with Ellen/father: lodgings Regent Street, courts, Diorama; enthusiastic Scottish things, happy marriage, lived next door Market Place; children incl. seven, Annie m. Aubrey Johnstone wrote reminiscences 1925 of grandmother.
        • Annie Paterson

          m. Aubrey Johnstone
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          Wrote reminiscences 1925 of grandmother.
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        Louisa Nicholson

        b. 1813, d. 1898m. John Hett (1833)
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        Affectionate letter to parents before wedding; honeymoon diary describes Edinburgh, Roslin Chapel, Stirling, Callendar, Loch Katrine, Ben Lomond ascent, Inverary, Glasgow; vigorous and courageous; constant attendance on invalid husband; rallied family at Ladbroke Gardens; composed verses for Lettie 21 June 1891; gay, attractive, interested in grandchildren; mourned deeply; house disposed, furniture distributed; absorbed in home 1837 with increasing family; first child wished named Roslin or Louisa Roslin. Stroke after 85th birthday on 8 Dec. 1897.
      • Henry Nicholson

        m. 1842
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        Farmed Broughton Vale; school-boy 1833.
      • James Nicholson

        d. 1843
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        Death affected mother.
      • Octavius Nicholson

        aged 1 1833
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        Studied ordination post-1854.
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        Captain John Nicholson

        d. 1854m. Katherine Lindley (1854)
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        d. 5 Nov. 1854 Inkerman Crimea; daughter b. May 1854; soldier 77th Regiment; quartered Paisley 1854; handsome, family favourite, gallant; letters Malta/Dardanelles/Varna/Bulgaria camp/cholera/Alma; promotion Captain Aug. 1854; death wound canister/grape-shot between eyes charging; men dug grave, servant Mooney d. cholera; wife/daughter d. soon after; possessions daguerreotype/badges/buttons/sword/grave sketch.
      • Charlotte Nicholson

        b. 1821
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        No further details.
      • Caroline Nicholson

        b. 1823m. James Frazer (b. ~1844, d. 1892)
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        No further details.
    • Anthony Nicholson

      Army
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      No further details.
    • John Nicholson

      Army 14th Foot, Waterloo; Governor Lincoln Castle till 1865
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      No further details.
    • Richard Nicholson

      Royal Navy
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      b. 1809, d. 1825.
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      Margaret Nicholson "Aunt Margaret"

      b. ~1812, d. Rome
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      Unmarried, sensitive; taught children of Lady Caroline Dundas 1812–1814 to support father; journal on feelings/schoolroom duties; visited France 1816 checking Miss Dundas at convent near Baugé: Calais, Montreuil, Amiens, Chantilly, Paris, Versailles, Baugé; notes poverty/scenery/architecture; governess France 1816.
    • Elizabeth Nicholson "Aunt Vane"
      m. John Henry Vane
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      Hastily married; unhappy, restless, irritable; not favourite with nephews/nieces.
      • Henry de Vere Vane Lord Barnard
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        Grandson.
    • Ellen Nicholson
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      Diary Harrogate 1829: dull town, Brigg preference, purchases/dances/parties/Fountains Abbey/York disappointment; London 1837.
    • Fanny Nicholson
      m. Rev. Browne (1830)
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      Lived Toft near Market Rasen.
      • Frances Margaret Browne

        b. 1830
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        No further details.
      • Rev. Charles Fox Browne

        b. 1848, d. 1912 Australia
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        Emigrated/died young.

Associated Kin & Connections

• Sibbald Family
  (via Lettie Sibbald m. John Roland Hett)
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  Captain & Mrs. Sibbald (Eildon Hall; Captain shrewd/gardener white trousers/garibaldi blouse/Ashantee hat), Minnie (abroad, clever; visited England 1886), Susie (m. Everest second Mr. Everest brother to George), Tom (musician with Georgie; Canada trip 1874 with Frank), William (fetched Lettie/children to Eildon 1891), Fanny (engaged to Paget at Eildon).
  • Captain Sibbald
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    Shrewd/gardener white trousers/garibaldi blouse/Ashantee hat.
  • Mrs. Sibbald
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    No further details.
  • Minnie Sibbald
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    Abroad, clever; visited England 1886.
  • Susie Sibbald

    m. second Mr. Everest
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    Brother to George.
  • Tom Sibbald
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    Musician with Georgie; Canada trip 1874 with Frank.
  • William Sibbald
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    Fetched Lettie/children to Eildon 1891.
  • Fanny Sibbald

    engaged to Paget
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    At Eildon.
• Everest Family
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  George (m. Susan; Lakefield wooden house; welcomed Frank 1874; left Canada for Teynham Kent 1886 visit), Mrs. Everest (stayed Ladbroke Gardens 1891 en route to sister Canada), second Mr. Everest (brother to George; m. Susie Sibbald).
  • George Everest

    m. Susan
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    Lakefield wooden house; welcomed Frank 1874; left Canada for Teynham Kent 1886 visit.
  • Mrs. Everest
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    Stayed Ladbroke Gardens 1891 en route to sister Canada.
  • Second Mr. Everest

    m. Susie Sibbald
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    Brother to George.
• Fraser & Others
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  Harry Fraser (Lakefield 1874; big/broad/jack-boots/pipe; former clergyman buried Willie; knew Willie), Mrs. Nicholls (knew Willie; Lakefield house), Mr. Clementi (former clergyman Lakefield; introduced at station 1874).
  • Harry Fraser
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    Lakefield 1874; big/broad/jack-boots/pipe; former clergyman buried Willie; knew Willie.
  • Mrs. Nicholls
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    Knew Willie; Lakefield house.
  • Mr. Clementi
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    Former clergyman Lakefield; introduced at station 1874.
• Bengoughs, Hamiltons, Crowders
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  Connected via marriages; occasional mentions in visits.
• Audrey Mabel

  b. 1900
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  Extended kin/cousin.
• Rupert

  b. 1900
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  Extended kin/cousin.
• Noel

  b. 1905
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  Extended kin/cousin.
• Brenda

  b. 1910
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  Extended kin/cousin.
• Sydney Russell

  b. 1898
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  Extended kin/cousin.
• Zelma

  b. 1930m. John Bruce (b. 1864)
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  Extended kin/cousin.
• John Roland

  b. 1925
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  Extended kin/cousin.