Emma Ann Pounds

Born in 1840 in Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England.
Married in 1860 in Wimborne Minster to Frederick Miles.
Died sometime in 1903 in Winton?, Christchurch

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Birth

1840 - Birth in the Sub-district of Witchampton in the County of Dorset. - Entry 329.

When born    Sixteenth of July 1840
Where born    Holt Wood, Wimborne
Name    Emma Ann
Sex    Girl
Name of father    Stephen Pounds
Name of mother    Caroline Pounds formerly King
Occupation of father    Timber Carrier
Informant    The Mark X of Caroline Pounds, Mother, Holt Wood, Wimborne.

Source:  Copy of Birth Certificate.

Marriage

1860 - Marriages in the Parish of Wimborne in the County of Dorset - No. 172.

Solemnized at Wimborne Minster
.

When:   

Oct. 20 1860

Groom:   

Frederick Miles

Age:   

full age

Condition:   

Bachelor

Profession:   

Labourer

Residence:   

Wimborne

Father:   

William Miles

Father's Profession:   

Yeoman

Bride:   

Emma Ann Pounds

Age:   

20

Condition:   

Spinster

Profession:   

 -

Residence:   

Wimborne

Father:   

Stephen Pounds

Father's Profession:   

Dealer

Best Man:   

Stephen Pounds

Maid of Honour:   

Sally Chapple

Stephen Pounds is Emma's brother, and Sally Chapple may be Stephen Pounds's fiancee whom he marries round about the same time.

Source: Copy of Marriage Certificate.

Death

May have died in Jan-Mar 1903 (Volume 2b Page 432) in Christchurch, Hampshire at age 62.

Source:  Val Pounds.

Ancestors

...........................................Stephen Pounds
...........................................Elizabeth Middle
........................Stephen Pounds
Emma Ann Pounds
........................Caroline King
...........................................unknown
...........................................unknown

Brothers and Sisters

  1. Emma Ann Pounds was born on the 16th of July 1840 in Holt Wood, Wimborne, Dorset and married on the 20th of October 1860 in Wimborne Minster to Frederick Miles.
  2. Stephen Frederick Pounds (Carpenter's Apprentice) was born in Jan-Mar 1842 in Wimborne Minster (Volume 8 Page 164) and married in Oct-Dec 1860 in Wimborne to Sarah "Sally" Chapple (Dressmaker).  Stephen is believed to have died in Oct-Dec 1866 (Volume 5a Page 176) in Wimborne at age 24/25.
  3. Lenoard James Pounds (General Labourer, Excavator) was born in Jan-Mar 1844 in Wimborne Minster.  Leonard may have married an Eliza ____ in Jul-Sep 1865 in Lambeth and died in North Bierley, Yorkshire in Apr-Jun 1914 at age 70.  Eliza was born in 1845/46 in Chelsea, Middlesex.  (Verify this family)
  4. George Pounds (Agricultural Labourer) was born in Oct-Dec 1845 in Wimborne Minster, and married in Oct-Dec 1864 in Wimborne to Selina "Ellena" Freeborne (Laundress).  George died in Jan-Mar 1884 in Wimborne at age 38.  George registered his father's death in 1880. George lived in Hampreston, Dorset at the time Selina was born in 1845/46 in Wimborne, Dorset.  "George fell from a cart, and died of his injuries", Maureen Rawlings.  Selina "Helena" later married in Jul-Sep 1894 in Christchurch to George Oxford.
  5. Giles Pounds (Farmer and Cab Proprietor) was born on the 8th of November 1848 and christened on the 4th of March 1849 in Holt, Wimborne Minster, and was married in Oct-Dec 1872 in Bradford (Volume 9b Page 252) to Matilda Murgatroyd.  Giles married for a second time in the Oct-Dec 1892 in North Bierley, Yorkshire to Rhoda Stansfield of Pudsey, Yorkshire.  Matilda died in Jan-Mar 1892 in North Bierley, Yourkshire at age 42.
  6. Georgina Pounds was born in Jul-Sep and christened on the 2nd of November 1851 in Holt, Wimborne Minster, and married in Oct-Dec 1872 in Christchurch to William Marsh (Painter) of Wareham, Dorset.
  7. Henrietta Pounds was born in Apr-Jun and christened on the 2nd of August 1857 in Holt, Wimborne Minster.  Henrietta may have married a ____ ____ in Apr-Jun 1879 in Christchurch.
  8. Edwin Pounds (General Labourer) was born in 1861/62 (according to the census) but Jan-Mar 1864 (according to St. Cath's) in Wimborne Minster and married around 1882 to Elizabeth ____ of Lytchett, Dorset.  Edwin is believed to have died in Jul-Sep 1913 in Christchurch at age 52.
  9. Fanny Pounds was born in Jan-Mar 1865 in Wimborne Minster and married in Apr-Jun 1886 in Christchurch to Francis Dean (Brick Layer).
Source: Maureen Rawlings (descendant), Val Pounds (descendant), Bishop's Transcripts for Wimborne (1239337), Census Records, St. Catherine's Indexes and Kim Mason.

Descendants

    <<<< Leonard Miles' brothers and sisters >>>>

Census

1841 Census - Wimborne Minster, Dorset - LDS Film 0241340 2nd District ED 4 Page 3.

Holt Wood, Wimborne.
 

Stephen Pounds 20 Carrier y
Caroline do. 20 . y
Ann do. 10 month . y

1851 Census - Wimborne Minster, Dorset - LDS Film 0221001 2nd District ED 7 Page 6.

Holt Wood, Wimborne Minster.
 

Stephen Pounds Jnr Head Mar 33 Farmer Employing 2 Labourers Dorset Wimborne
Caroline Do. Wife Mar 29 . Do. ; Do.
Emma Ann Do. Daur . 10 Scholar Do. ; Do.
Stephen Frederick Do. Son . 9 Do. Do. ; Do.
Leonard James Do. Son . 7 Do. Do. ; Do.
George Do. Son . 5 Do. Do. ; Do.
Giles Do. Son . 2 . Do. ; Do.
George Pounds Brother U 29 timber Hewer Do. ; Do.
Henry Cobb Serv. U 19 Agricultural Labourer Do. ; Do.

1861 Census - Wimborne Minster, Dorset - LDS Film 0542797

No EDs. - Page 5 (not far into the tape)

Holt Wood, Hamlet of Holt, Parish of Wimborne.
 

Frederick Miles Head Mar 24 Ag. Lab. Dorset Cranbourne
Emma A. Do. Wife Mar 21 . Do. Wimborne
Angelina Do. Daur . 4 mos . Do. Do.

1861 Census - Wimborne Minster, Dorset - LDS Film 0542797

No EDs. - Page 4 (not far into the tape)

Holt Wood, Hamlet of Holt, Parish of Wimborne.

Emma's family very close by.
 

Stephen Pounds Head Mar 43 Timber Dealer Dorset Wimborne
Caroline Do. Wife Mar 39 . Do. Do.
Leonard Do. Son Un 17 . Do. Do.
Giles Do. Son . 12 Scholar Do. Do.
Georgina Do. Daur . 9 Do. Do. Do.
Henrietta Do. Daur . 3 . Do. Do.

1861 Census - Wimborne Minster, Dorset - LDS Film 0542797

No EDs. - Page 4 (not far into the tape)

Holt Wood, Hamlet of Holt, Parish of Wimborne.

Emma's younger brother Stephen has just got married and is living next door to the family.  Five years later, in 1866, Stephen died at age 24.
 

Stephen Pounds Head Mar 19 Carpenters Ap. Dorset Wimborne
Sally Do. Wife Mar 17 . Do. Do.
Mary E. Do. Daur . 1 Mo . Do. Do.

1871 Census - Holdenhurst, Hampshire - LDS Film 0827805.

ED 15 Page 26. Village of Winton in the Parish of Holdenhurst.
 

Fredrick Miles Head Mar 36 Labourer Dorset Cranborne
Emma Ann Miles Wife " 30 Do. Wife Do. Wimborne Minster
Angelina Do. Daur . 10 Scholar Do. Do.
William Heston Miles Son . 7 Scholar Do. Do.
Frank Miles Son . 5 Scholar Dorset Hinson
Lenoard James Miles Son . 2 Scholar Hants Holdenhurst
Harriett Sophia Miles Daur . 5mo . Do. Do.

1881 Census - Holdenhurst, Hampshire - LDS Film 1341293 ED 25 Page 63.

Things have gone badly for Emma since the last census.  Her husband Frederick and both of her parents have died.  Emma is now looking after her youngest sister Fanny.  Her brothers Leonard and Giles have both moved to the Bradford area in Yorkshire.

Winton, Holdenhurst, Hampshire.
 

Emma A. Miles Head W 40 Laundress Dorset Wimborne
William Miles Son Unm 18 Lab. Do. Wimborne
Frank Do. Do. . 16 Do. Do. Kinson
Lenoard Do. Do. . 12 Scholar Hants Holdenhurst
Sophia Do. Daur . 10 Do. Do. Do.
Lizze Do. Do. . 8 Do. Do. Do.
Fanny Pounds Sister . 16 Laundress Dorset Wimborne

 

1881 Census - North Bierley, Yorkshire.

This may be Emma's brother Leonard.  South side of Bradford.
 Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
 Lenoard H. POUNDS   Head   M <Married>   Male   37   Wimborne, Dorset, England   General Labourer    
 Eliza POUNDS   Wife   M <Married>   Female   35   Chelsea, Middlesex, England   Worsted Weaver    
 Eliza A. POUNDS   Daur      Female   15   Battersea, Surrey, England   Worsted Spinner    
 Lenoard J. POUNDS   Son      Male   11   Battersea, Surrey, England   Scholar    
 Susan POUNDS   Daur      Female   7   North Bierley, York, England   Scholar    
 Edith POUNDS   Daur      Female   2   North Bierley, York, England       
 Arthur POUNDS   Son      Male   2 m   North Bierley, York, England       


Source Information:
  Dwelling   Mill Field
  Census Place North Bierley, York, England
  Family History Library Film   1342060
  Public Records Office Reference   RG11
  Piece / Folio   4435 / 57
  Page Number   15

 

1881 Census - Crandborne, Dorset.

Emma's brother George and his family.
 Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
 George POUNDS   Head   M   Male   35   Wimborne, Dorset, England   Ag Lab    
 Selina POUNDS   Wife   M   Female   35   Wimborne, Dorset, England       
 Henry POUNDS   Son   U   Male   15   Wimborne, Dorset, England   Ag Lab    
 Bessy POUNDS   Daur      Female   13   Wimborne, Dorset, England   Domestic    
 Albert POUNDS   Son      Male   10   Wimborne, Dorset, England   Scholar    
 Shadarch POUNDS   Son      Male   6   Wimborne, Dorset, England   Scholar    
 Angelina POUNDS   Daur      Female   4   Wimborne, Dorset, England   Scholar    
 Fred K. POUNDS   Son      Male   2   Wimborne, Dorset, England       
 Edwin L. POUNDS   Son      Male   11 m   Wimborne, Dorset, England       


Source Information:
  Dwelling   Ringwood Road
  Census Place Cranborne, Dorset, England
  Family History Library Film   1341504
  Public Records Office Reference   RG11
  Piece / Folio   2090 / 55
  Page Number   5


1881 Census
- Idle, Yorkshire.

39 Burnwells.  North side of Bradford.

Emma's brother Giles is now a farmer in Yorkshire.
 Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
 Giles POUNDS   Head   M <Married>   Male   32   Holt Wood, Dorset, England   Farmer    
 Matilda POUNDS   Wife   M <Married>   Female   32   Idle, York, England       
 Mary Ann POUNDS   Daur      Female   7   Idle, York, England       
 John Jas. POUNDS   Son      Male   6   Idle, York, England       
 Emma E. POUNDS   Daur      Female   4   Idle, York, England       
 Edwin POUNDS   Son      Male   3   Idle, York, England       
 Clara POUNDS   Daur      Female   1   Idle, York, England       
 Angelina MILES   Niece   U <Unmarried>   Female   20   Holt Wood, Dorset, England       
 John HARDAKER   Boarder   W <Widowed>   Male   62   Rodley, York, England   Annuitant    


Source Information:
  Dwelling   39 Burnwells
  Census Place Idle, York, England
  Family History Library Film   1342072
  Public Records Office Reference   RG11
  Piece / Folio   4477 / 102
  Page Number   12


1891 Census
- Holdenhurst, Hampshire - LDS Microfiche 6096015-3 ED 28 Page 7.

Wycliffe Road, Winton, Holdenhurst, Hampshire.
 

Emma A. Miles Head Wid 50 Laundress Dorset Wimborne
Frank Miles Son S 25 Mason Do. Kinson
Harriett Do. Daur S 20 Laundress Hants Winton

1891 Census - Christchurch

By this time, Emma's four youngest siblings, Georgina, Henrietta, Edwin and Fanny, have moved to Christchurch.  The three girls have already married.  Edwin gets married there in 1892.

1901 Census - Christchurch, Hampshire.

Emma is no longer with her immediate family.

2 Luther Road, Winton, Moordown.

 

Noah Woodford Head Wid 59 Plasterer Boldre  Hants
Horace Woodford Son S 19 Plasterer Christchurch  Hants
Emma Ann Miles Visitor Wid 60   Wimborne  Dorset

Homes and Schools

Occupation

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Other Comments

Holt is the old Anglo-Saxon word for wood.

Other descendants:

Val Pounds (val-mart@tiscali.co.uk )
        Stephen Pounds (1817/18) and Caroline King
        George Pounds (1845) and Selina Freeborne
        Henry Pounds (1865/66) and Ellen Knowlton
        Alfred Pounds
       
Maureen Rawlings (maureen@rawlings36.fsnet.co.uk )
        Stephen Pounds (1817/18) and Caroline King
        George Pounds (1845) and Selina Freeborne
        Frederick George Pounds (1878/79)
        

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