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| Husband: | John PRAWL (1751?-1822) | |
| Wife: | Mary DUNN (c. 1745-1783) | |
| Children: | Mary PRAWL (c. 1775-1845) | |
| Thomas PRAWL (c. 1778-1779) | ||
| Martha PRAWL (c. 1779-1845) | ||
| John PRAWL (c. 1782-1789) | ||
| Thomas PRAWL (c. 1791-1861) | ||
| Samuel PRAWL (c. 1793-1800) | ||
| Marriage | 8 May 1774 | Crediton , Devon, England1 |
| Name: | John PRAWL2 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Father: | John PRAWL (c. 1722-1789) | |
| Mother: | Martha MATTHEWS (1722?-1809) | |
| Birth | 1751 (est) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Baptism | 18 Jun 1751 (age 0) | Crediton , Devon, England1 |
| Occupation | Mason | |
| He was mason to the Twelve Governors of the Church in Crediton - the highest appointment open to a local craftsman. One of our homegrown Berrys - John - was indentured to him, and was rewarded with the hand of Martha Prawle. |
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| Death | 11 Aug 1822 (age 70-71) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Name: | Mary DUNN2 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Father: | Thomas DUNN (c. 1693- ) | |
| Mother: | Mary HELE (c. 1713- ) | |
| Birth | c. 1745 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Baptism | 22 Jan 1746 (age 0-1) | Crediton , Devon, England1 |
| Death | 17 Jan 1783 (age 37-38) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Name: | Mary PRAWL2 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Birth | c. 1775 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Baptism | 30 Jan 1775 (age 0) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Death | 9 Sep 1845 (age 70) | St Pancras, London, England |
| Cause: Dropsy several months certified Address: 36 Tottenham Court Road Informant was Thiomas Prall, present at the death , 36 Tottenham Court Road. |
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| Name: | Thomas PRAWL2 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Birth | c. 1778 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Baptism | 20 Apr 1778 (age 0) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Baptism | 18 Apr 1779 (age 0-1) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Death | 1779 (age 0-1) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Name: | Martha PRAWL2,3 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Spouse: | John BERRY (1780-1863) | |
| Birth | c. 1779 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Baptism | 17 Sep 1779 (age 0) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Census | 6 Jun 1841 (age 60) | Crediton , Devon, England4 |
| Park Street, Crediton | ||
| Death | Q4 1845 (age 66) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Burial | 14 Dec 1845 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Name: | John PRAWL2 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Birth | c. 1782 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Baptism | 8 Dec 1782 (age 0) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Death | 1789 (age 6-7) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Burial | 28 May 1789 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Name: | Thomas PRAWL2 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Spouse: | Frances SHEPPARD (1792-1852) | |
| Birth | c. 1791 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Baptism | 13 Mar 1791 (age 0) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Occupation | 1816 (age 24-25) | Linen draper's shop man; London, England |
| 36 Tottenham Court Road Employed by Thomas Lay |
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| Witness | 14 Feb 1816 (age 24-25) | Old Bailey |
| Witnessed theft from his master's shop and gave evidence.Crime on 14/2/1816 224. ROBERT HARRIS was indicted for stealing, on the 20th January , three yards of flannel, value 27s. the property of Thomas Lay , privately in his shop . THOMAS PRALL . I live at No. 36, Tottenham Court Road . I am employed by Mr. Lay. He is a linen-draper, residing in Tottenham Court Road. On the 20th January, in the evening, I was informed that a piece of flannel was taken from the door. I pursued the prisoner, and found him in a bye street a short distance from our house. It must be at least a hundred yards to where I found him from our house. He was going on very slowly. I did not see him until I came close up to him. I went up to him, and seized him and collared him. He had the piece of flannel under his arm. I brought him back, and when I took him into the shop, I examined the flannel and knew it to be my employer's property. I knew it by my own marks upon it. (Property produced.) That is it. It cost 27s. and I have no doubt that it is my master's. DANIEL NICHOLS . I know the shop of Mr. Lay, in Tottenham Court Road. I was going by, and saw the prisoner standing at the door. I saw him take this roll of flannel from the door. I immediately went into the shop, and gave the alarm to Mr. Prall. WILLIAM CHILD . I am a constable, and was sent for to take the prisoner into custody. I have had the flannel ever since. GUILTY , aged 26. Confined three months , and fined 1s. First Middlesex Jury, before Mr. Justice Richards. |
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| Witness | 1 Dec 1819 (age 27-28) | Old Bailey |
| Witnessed theft in his master's shop and gave evidence.Crime on 30 Nov 1819 THOMAS EVANS was indicted for stealing, on the 30th of November , seventy-two yards of canvas, value 1 l. 16 s. , the goods of Thomas Lay . THOMAS PRALL . I am shopman to Thomas Lay , who is a linen-draper , and lives in Tottenham Court-road . On the 30th of November, about seven o'clock in the evening, a stranger called, and asked me if I had lost any goods from the door? on looking I missed a piece of canvas from inside the door. He said a boy had been stopped with it in Crown-street - I found them at Coley's house. RICHARD COLEY . I was told a boy was in Crown-street with a roll of canvas; I stopped the prisoner, who stood leaning his elbow on it - it was on the ground. I asked him if it was his? he said Yes - he would not say where he got it; I took him - the prosecutor claimed it at my house. (Property produced and sworn to.) GUILTY . Aged 13. Confined Three Months . Second Middlesex Jury, before Mr. Common Sergeant |
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| Residence | 5 Apr 1822 (age 30-31) | St George, Hanover Square, Middlesex, England5 |
| Occupation | 1841 (age 49-50) | Linen Draper |
| Census | 1841 (age 50) | London, England |
| 36 Tottenham Court Road Thomas is a a linen draper at Tottenham Court Road. He is living with Mary Prall, who was almost certainly his sister rather than his wife. Shop worker and apprentice John Welstead and Richard Berken were with him. |
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| Residence | 1845 (age 53-54) | London |
| 36 Tottenham Court Road John berry was staying with him here, and his mother. |
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| Residence | 18 Sep 1845 (age 53-54) | St Pancras, Middlesex, England6 |
| Occupation | 18 Sep 1845 (age 53-54) | Linen Draper; St Pancras, Middlesex, England6 |
| Census | 30 Mar 1851 (age 60) | Bermondsey, London, England7 |
| 50 New Church Street, St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey | ||
| Occupation | 30 Mar 1851 (age 60) | Retired linen draper; Bermondsey, London, England7 |
| Death | 17 Apr 1861 (age 69-70) | Bow, London, England |
| Grove Hill | ||
| Name: | Samuel PRAWL2 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Birth | c. 1793 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Baptism | Feb 1793 (age 0) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Death | 1800 (age 6-7) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Burial | 7 Dec 1800 | Crediton , Devon, England |
Witnessed byThomas Dunn & Richard Bedford
Took over his father's business at about the time of his marriage in 1774. Thea dministrative history of the business states it was started by John Prawl in 1770. His house and business premises were at Park Street Crediton, at its junction with Bowden Hill, owned by his wife's brother Thomas.
Between 1792 and 1806 at least there was a Heard amongst his workmen.
His will was proved 9th September 1822, by his three executors, - his children - Mary Prawl, Martha Berry - my g-g-g-grandmother, and Thomas Prawl of Maylebone, where he was a linen draper. He left everything to be divided between his three children - there was reference to a sum of £450. The will was witnessed by Richard Pinson and Thomas Dunn.
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| 2 | www.heardfamilyhistory.org.uk. This GEDCOM is predominantly the work of Nick Heard, but it incorporates the collaborated work of many other family historians. You are welcome to use the information herein but please acknowledge the source. Every effort has been made to ensure the data is accurate, but any use you make of it is entirely at your own risk. (c) Nick Heard 2009 |
| 3 | Marriage from Latter Day Saints |
| 4 | Text From Source: Name Age Occupation Where Born John Berry 60 Builder Martha Berry 60 Mary Berry 25 Mary Susan Niner Berry 10 Scholar |
| Crediton ED 3 HO107/215 Book 6 Folio 16 Page 26. Cit. Date: 6 June 1841. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 5 | Text From Source: Marriage solemnized in the Parish of St George, Hanover Square, Middlesex in the Year 1822 Thomas Prall of St George Parish Mary Miller of St George Parish were married in this church By Banns this 5 Day of April in the year 1822 By me James Glen, Asst Curate This marriage was Solemnized between us Thomas Prawl and Mary Miller In the presence of James Williams, Sarah Williams London Metropolitan Archives; England, UK; Church of England Parish Registers;Bishops Transcripts Reference Number: DL/T/089/017 |
| 6 | Text From Source: Certified Copy of an Entry of Marriage 1845, Marriage solemnized at St Pancras parish church, Euston Road in the Parish of St Pancras in the County of Middlesex London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P90/PAN1/087 When Married: 18 Sep 1845 Name and Surname: Thomas Prall and Frances Sheppard Age: Full and Full Condition: Bachelor and Spinster Rank or Profession: Linen Draper and - Residence at the time of Marriage: St Pancras and St Pancras Fathers' Names and Surnames: John Prall (Deceased) and Edward Sheppard (Deceased) Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England By Licence by me, G.T.Drew. This Marriage was solemnized between us, Thomas Prawl and Frances Sheppard in the Presence of us, E.M.Sheppard, Frances Illegible |
| 7 | Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Thomas Prawl Head Mar 60 Retired linen draper Crediton , Devon Frances Prawl Wife Mar 59 Boston, Lincolnshire |
| ED11 HO107/1560 Folio 323 Page 42. Cit. Date: 30 March 1851. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |