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Family of William SAFFIN and Mary Ann JORDAN

Husband: William SAFFIN (1853-1941)
Wife: Mary Ann JORDAN (c. 1858-1904)
Children: Walter William SAFFIN (1878-1961)
Ernest J SAFFIN (1880-1961)
Maud Mary SAFFIN (1883-1917)
George SAFFIN (1885-1926)
Agnes Jane SAFFIN (1888-1963)
Fred SAFFIN (1890-c. 1981)
Frank SAFFIN (1893-1958)
Bertha SAFFIN (1895-1967)
Edith SAFFIN (1901-1980)
Marriage Q2 1878 Okehampton Registration District, Devon, England

Husband: William SAFFIN

Name: William SAFFIN1,2
Sex: Male
Name Prefix: Mr
Father: James SAFFIN (c. 1830-c. 1896)
Mother: Jane CLARK (c. 1832-1906)
Birth 11 Dec 1853 Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England
Census 7 Apr 1861 (age 7) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England3
Perry, Cheriton Cross, Cheriton Bishop
Census 2 Apr 1871 (age 18) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England4
Perry, Cheriton Bishop
Occupation 2 Apr 1871 (age 18) agricultural labourer; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England4
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 26) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England5
Crockernwell
Occupation 3 Apr 1881 (age 27) agricultural labourer; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England5
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 35) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England6
Poleford Cottage (1)
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 37) agricultural labourer; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England6
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 46) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England7
Poleford Cottage (1)
Occupation 31 Mar 1901 (age 47) agricultural labourer; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England7
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 57) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England8
Poleford Cottage
Occupation 2 Apr 1911 (age 57) road contractor; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England8
Industry or Service with which worker is connected: District Council Worker
Census 19 Jun 1921 (age 66 yrs 6 mns) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England9
Poleford Cottage
Occupation 19 Jun 1921 (age 67) general labourer; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England9
Employment: Devon County Council
Place of Work: Cheriton Bishop
Census 29 Sep 1939 (age 85) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England10
Homelea, Yeoford
Occupation 29 Sep 1939 (age 85) road worker retired, OAP; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England10
Death 13 Jun 1941 (age 88) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England
Homeleigh, Yeoford
William died at his daughter's home (Agnes Rendle)
WESTERN TIMES 20 June 1941
OBITUARY
Mr William SAFFIN at Cheriton Bishop.
The funeral of Mr. William Saffin, who passed away aged 88 years at the residence of his daughter Mrs. Rendle, Homeleigh, Yeoford on 13the June, took place in the churchyard, Cheriton Bishop. Mr. Saffin had lived at Polford for fifty years and was always interested in parish affairs, having served on the Parish Council for many years and being held in high respect. The family have been caretakers of the church for three generations, and Mr. J. Saffin still holds the post. Three sons and two daughters are living in Australia. The funeral service was conducted by the Rector (Rev H. Darroll Smith). Mr. Saffin's favourite hymn, "Rock of Ages" was sung. Mourners were Mr. J. Saffin, Mrs. Rendle, Mrs Turner, Mr. S. Saffin, Mr. G. Rendle, Mrs. J. Saffin, Mr. and Mrs. E. Saffin, Mr. and Mrs. W. Saffin, Mrs. R. Saffin, Mrs. S. Saffin, Mr. and Mrs. B. Saffin, Allan Saffin, Mrs. Heard, Miss Apsey. Among others who attended were Mr. J. Jerrett, (Crediton, representing the Crediton Rural Council), Mr. S. Wrayford (representing the Parish Council). Mr. Ronald Saffin (grandson) was unable to attend as he is serving in the forces.

Wife: Mary Ann JORDAN

Name: Mary Ann JORDAN1,2
Sex: Female
Name Prefix: Miss
Father: -
Mother: -
Birth c. 1858 Drewsteignton, Devon, England
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 23) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England5
Crockernwell
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 32) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England6
Poleford Cottage (1)
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 43) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England7
Poleford Cottage (1)
Death 18 Dec 1904 (age 45-46) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England

Child 1: Walter William SAFFIN

Name: Walter William SAFFIN1,2
Sex: Male
Name Prefix: Mr
Spouse: Alice Jane POWLESLAND (1882-1962)
Birth Q4 1878 Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England
Occupation labourer
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 2) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England5
Crockernwell
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 12) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England6
Poleford Cottage (1)
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 12) scholar; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England6
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 22) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England11
Poleford Cottage (2)
Occupation 31 Mar 1901 (age 22) agricultural labourer; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England11
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 32) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England
Walter and Alice are at Cheriton
Sailed 26 Sep 1912 (age 32) London, England
(Walter) William Saffin and wife Alice sailed to Melbourne on the SS Commonwealth. He was described as a farmer.
Death 1961 (age 82-83) Mortlake, Victoria, Australia12

Child 2: Ernest J SAFFIN

Name: Ernest J SAFFIN1,2
Sex: Male
Spouse: Ada PONSFORD (1883-1962)
Birth 29 Sep 1880 Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 6 mns) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England5
Crockernwell
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 10) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England6
Poleford Cottage (1)
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 10) scholar; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England6
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 20) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England11
Poleford Cottage (2)
Occupation 31 Mar 1901 (age 20) agricultural labourer; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England11
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 30) Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England13
Ebenezer Cottage
Occupation 2 Apr 1911 (age 30) Rabbit trapper; Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England13
Whether Working at Home: At Home
Census 19 Jun 1921 (age 40 yrs 9 mns) Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England14
Poleford Cottage
Occupation 19 Jun 1921 (age 40) general labourer; Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England14
Employment: Own Account
Place of Work: No fixed place
Census 29 Sep 1939 (age 59) Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England15
4 Hill View
Occupation 29 Sep 1939 (age 59) Gardener; Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England15
Death Q4 1961 (age 81) Okehampton Registration District, Devon, England

Child 3: Maud Mary SAFFIN

Name: Maud Mary SAFFIN1,2
Sex: Female
Name Prefix: Miss
Birth Q1 1883 Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England6
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 7) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England6
Poleford Cottage (1)
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 18) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England7
Poleford Cottage (1)
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 26) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England8
Poleford Cottage
Occupation 2 Apr 1911 (age 28) housekeeper; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England8
Whether Working at Home: At Home
Death 14 Aug 1917 (age 34) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England

Child 4: George SAFFIN

Name: George SAFFIN1,2
Sex: Male
Name Prefix: Mr
Spouse: Catherine (Kate) ANNETT (1884-1938)
Birth Q4 1885 Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 5) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England6
Poleford Cottage (1)
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 5) scholar; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England6
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 15) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England11
Poleford Cottage (2)
Occupation 31 Mar 1901 (age 15) agricultural labourer; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England11
Death 18 Jul 1926 (age 40) Branxholme, Victoria, Australia12
Burial c. 20 Jul 1926 Condah, Victoria, Australia.12

Child 5: Agnes Jane SAFFIN

Name: Agnes Jane SAFFIN1,2,12
Sex: Female
Name Prefix: Miss
Spouse: George RENDLE (1878-1956)
Birth 13 Jan 1888 Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 3) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England6
Poleford Cottage (1)
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 13) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England7
Poleford Cottage (1)
Census 19 Jun 1921 (age 33 yrs 5 mns) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England9
Poleford Cottage
Occupation 19 Jun 1921 (age 33) home duties; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England9
Census 29 Sep 1939 (age 51) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England10
Homelea, Yeoford
Occupation 29 Sep 1939 (age 51) unpaid domestic duties; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England10
Death 25 Jul 1963 (age 75) Crediton , Devon, England
Kenwyn Nursing Home
of Homelea, Yeoford, Crediton
Probate 20 Sep 1963 Exeter, Devon, England
Homelea, Yeoford, Crediton, Devon
Widow. Probate granted to Mary Hawkins, wife of Daniel James Hawkins. Effects £822 14s 4d

Child 6: Fred SAFFIN

Name: Fred SAFFIN1,2
Sex: Male
Spouse: Ellen DOIDGE (1892-1969)
Birth Q2 1890 Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 1) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England6
Poleford Cottage (1)
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 11) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England11
Poleford Cottage (2)
Occupation 31 Mar 1901 (age 10) at school; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England11
Death c. 1981 (age 90-91) Mt Gambier, South Australia, Australia12
Burial Carinya Gardens Cemetery, Mt Gambier, South Australia.12

Child 7: Frank SAFFIN

Name: Frank SAFFIN1,2
Sex: Male
Name Prefix: Mr
Spouse 1: Ruby Caroline BUSH ( -1927)
Spouse 2: Mabel BOLT (c. 1897-1982)
Birth Q2 1893 Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 8) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England7
Poleford Cottage (1)
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 18) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England8
Poleford Cottage
Occupation 2 Apr 1911 (age 17-18) labourer; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England8
Death 1958 (age 64-65) Geelong, Victoria, Australia12

Child 8: Bertha SAFFIN

Name: Bertha SAFFIN1,2
Sex: Female
Name Prefix: Miss
Spouse 1: Albert Victor ANNETT (1890-1946)
Spouse 2: William REDDROP (1896?- )
Birth Q4 1895 Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 5) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England7
Poleford Cottage (1)
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 15) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England8
Poleford Cottage
Occupation 2 Apr 1911 (age 15) dressmaker's apprentice; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England8
Death 1 Nov 1967 (age 71-72)12
Burial c. 3 Nov 1967 Condah, Victoria, Australia.12
To Do Web: Correct spelling of sister in Foreign Shores article.
Prefix each task with a heading (Birth:, Death:, etc. - inc. a colon). New paragraph for each Task.

Child 9: Edith SAFFIN

Name: Edith SAFFIN2
Sex: Female
Alt. Name: Edith (Edie) SAFFIN12
Spouse: William Francis MILLER (1895-1976)
Birth Q2 1901 Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 9) Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England8
Poleford Cottage
Occupation 2 Apr 1911 (age 9-10) school; Cheriton Bishop , Devon, England8
Death 1 Feb 1980 (age 78) Lilydale, Victoria, Australia
Burial 1980 Lilydale, Victoria, Australia
in Lilydale Lawn Cemetery

Note on Husband: William SAFFIN (1)

In 1901 and 1911 at Poleford, Cheriton Bishop.= Recorded as Polford Cottage in 1911

Note on Husband: William SAFFIN (2)

The family home known as "Poleford" must have been divided into two, as the Census of 1901 Folio RG13/2128/~F73, shows the following in the handwritten copy.

 

At dwelling listed as No 69, "Poleford" - William Saffin - 46 yrs (Listed as Head), was living with his wife Mary - 43yrs, and the

following children; Maud M - 18yrs, Agnes J - 13 yrs, Frank - 8yrs and Bertha - 5 yrs.

Williams occupation is listed as Agricultural Labourer.

 

At dwelling listed as No 70, "Poleford" - William Saffin - 22yrs (Listed as Head), living with Ernest J. - 20 yrs, George - 15 yrs, Fredrick -11 Yrs.

William's occupation is listed as Agricultural Labourer.

This person (William) would be Walter William Saffin, son of William and Mary Saffin. Those listed with him, his brothers.

 

Wendy Dodds, daughter of Mrs Eugenie (Jean) Price comments,

The Family home at Cheriton Bishop, Devon, known as "Poleford" has on the second storey

two sets of windows that have been built in.

In my Grandfather's day, these were boarded up as there was a tax on the numbers of windows

you had and this was done as a cost saving measure. Board the windows up and you pay less tax.

Inside the home (Wendy was there in Abt 1993) the kitchen had a very large open fireplace with

an Ingle Hook in it. Another smaller oven was set into the side of the fire place for cooking.

 

Additional information has been provided by Mrs Eugenie (Jean) Price, nee' Annett (Born 1922),

the Daughter of Mrs Bertha Annett, nee' Saffin (1895 - 1967), given verbally and in very basic notes as

remembered by her, to George Graeme Saffin (born 1940) during several visits in January 2011

and incorporated into the family tree. She also was certain that Edie, Born 1901 was

another member of this family.12

Sources

1www.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
2George Saffin's Ged Merged. Record updated from...
3Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
James Saffin Head Mar 28 Agricultural Labourer Cheriton Bishop , Devon
Jane Saffin Wife Mar 28 Drewsteignton, Devon
William Saffin Son Unm 7 Scholar Cheriton Bishop , Devon
John Saffin Son Unm 5 Scholar Cheriton Bishop , Devon
Mary Saffin Dau Unm 4 Scholar Cheriton Bishop
George Saffin Son Unm 2 Cheriton Bishop , Devon
James Saffin Son Unm 10 mths Cheriton Bishop , Devon
ED 4 RG09/1472 Folio 60 Page 15. Cit. Date: 7 April 1861. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
4Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
James Saffin Head Mar 37 Agricultural labourer Cheriton Bishop , Devon
Jane Saffin Wife Mar 37 Drewsteignton, Devon
William Saffin Son Unm 18 At home ill Cheriton Bishop , Devon
John Saffin Son Unm 14 At home ill Cheriton Bishop , Devon
George Saffin Son Unm 12 works with his father Cheriton Bishop , Devon
James Saffin Son Unm 10 Scholar Cheriton Bishop , Devon
Ann Saffin Dau Unm 8 Scholar Cheriton Bishop , Devon
Elizabeth Saffin Dau Unm 7 Scholar Cheriton Bishop , Devon
Emily Saffin Dau Unm 6 Scholar Cheriton Bishop , Devon
Francis Saffin Son Unm 2 Cheriton Bishop , Devon
Jessie Saffin Dau Unm 8 mths Cheriton Bishop , Devon
ED 6 RG10/2159 Folio 59 Page 13. Cit. Date: 2 April 1871. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
5Text From Source: Census England 1881
Address: Crockernwell
Place: Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Where Born,Infirmity
William Saffin,Head,Mar,M,26,agricultural labourer,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
Mary Ann Saffin,Wife,Mar,F,23,,Drewsteignton, Devon, England,
Walter William Saffin,Son,Unm,M,2,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
Ernest J Saffin,Son,Unm,M,6m,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
Agness Jordan,Mother-in-law,Wid,F,71,,Drewsteignton, Devon, England,
6Text From Source: Census England 1891
Address: Poleford Cottage (1)
Place: Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Employ Status,Where Born,Infirmity
William Saffin,Head,M,M,35,agricultural labourer,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
Mary Ann Saffin,Wife,M,F,32,,,Drewsteignton, Devon, England,
Walter William Saffin,Son,S,M,12,scholar,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
Ernest J Saffin,Son,S,M,10,scholar,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
Maud Mary Saffin,Daughter,S,F,7,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
George Saffin,Son,S,M,5,scholar,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
Agnes Jane Saffin,Daughter,S,F,3,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
Fred Saffin,Son,S,M,1,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
7Text From Source: Census England 1901
Address: Poleford Cottage (1)
Place: Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Employ Status,At Home,Where Born,Infirmity
William Saffin,Head,M,M,46,agricultural labourer,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
Mary Ann Saffin,Wife,M,F,43,,,,Drewsteignton, Devon, England,
Maud Mary Saffin,Daughter,S,F,18,,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
Agnes Jane Saffin,Daughter,S,F,13,,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
Frank Saffin,Son,S,M,8,,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
Bertha Saffin,Daughter,S,F,5,,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
8Text From Source: Census England 1911
Address: Poleford Cottage
Place: Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Sex,Age,Married,Years,Chd Born,Chd Living,Chd Died,Occupation,Industry,Employ Status,At Home,Where Born,Nationality,Infirmity
William Saffin,Head,M,57,W,32,9,9,,road contractor,District Council Worker,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,,
Maud Mary Saffin,Daughter,F,26,S,,,,,housekeeper,,,At Home,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,,
Frank Saffin,Son,M,18,S,,,,,labourer,,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,,
Bertha Saffin,Daughter,F,15,S,,,,,dressmaking apprentice,,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,,
Edith Saffin,Daughter,F,9,S,,,,,school,,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,,
9Text From Source: Census England 1921
Address: Poleford Cottage
Place: Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Age,Sex,Marr/Orph'd,Birthplace,Nationality,Education,Occupation,Employment,Place of Work,Chd <16,Children's Ages
William Saffin,Head,66y 6m,M,Widowed,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,,,general labourer,Devon County Council,Cheriton Bishop,,
Agnes Jane Saffin,Daughter,33y 5m,F,Single,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,,,home duties,,,,
10Text From Source: Register England & Wales 1939
Address: Homelea, Yeoford
Place: Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England

Name of person,Status,Gender,Birthdate,Condition,Occupation,Comments
Rendle, George,,M,22 Aug 1878,M,rural road labourer,
Rendle, Agnes Jane,,F,13 Jan 1888,M,unpaid domestic duties,
Saffin, William,,M,11 Dec 1853,W,road worker retired, OAP,
11Text From Source: Census England 1901
Address: Poleford Cottage (2)
Place: Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Employ Status,At Home,Where Born,Infirmity
Walter William Saffin,Head,M,M,22,agricultural labourer,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
Ernest J Saffin,Brother,S,M,20,agricultural labourer,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
George Saffin,Brother,S,M,15,agricultural labourer,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
Fred Saffin,Brother,S,M,11,at school,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,
12George Saffin's Ged Merged.
13Text From Source: Census England 1911
Address: Ebenezer Cottage
Place: Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Sex,Age,Married,Years,Chd Born,Chd Living,Chd Died,Occupation,Industry,Employ Status,At Home,Where Born,Nationality,Infirmity
Ernest J Saffin,Head,M,30,M,<1,None,,,Rabbit trapper,,,At Home,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,,
Ada Saffin,Wife,F,27,M,,,,,,,,,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,,
14Text From Source: Census England 1921
Address: Poleford Cottage
Place: Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Age,Sex,Marr/Orph'd,Birthplace,Nationality,Education,Occupation,Employment,Place of Work,Chd <16,Children's Ages
Ernest J Saffin,Head,40y 9m,M,Married,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,,,general labourer,Own Account,No fixed place,3,2,8,9
Ada Saffin,Wife,37y 10m,F,Married,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,,,home duties,,At home,,
Ernest James Saffin,Son,9y 11m,M,Both Alive,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,,Whole Time,,,,,
Wilfred George Saffin,Son,8y 1m,M,Both Alive,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,,Whole Time,,,,,
Ronald Henry Saffin,Son,2y 3m,M,Both Alive,Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England,,,,,,,
15Text From Source: Register England & Wales 1939
Address: 4 Hill View
Place: Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England

Name of person,Status,Gender,Birthdate,Condition,Occupation,Comments
Saffin, Ernest J,,M,29 Sep 1880,M,gardener,
Saffin, Ada,,F,9 Aug 1883,M,housewife domestic duties,
There was a school teacher, Vera Butland, 28, at the same address - a lodger?