1823-1903
(Richard - John - Richard)

Mary Ann MESSINGHAM was was born in Arford, Hampshire, and baptised (Missingham) 12 Oct 1823, Headley Hampshire.

She died in Arford, Hampshire, 09 Oct 1903, and was buried 14 Oct 1903 in Headley, Hampshire.

She married James SMITH 18 Oct 1846 in Headley, Hampshire.


James Smith was baptised 11 Oct 1823, Headley , Hampshire, the son of James Smith and Celia (Collyer).

1. William SMITH, baptised 17 Jan 1847 - Headley, Hampshire
2. James SMITH, born c.1850 - Headley, Hampshire
3. Rose SMITH, baptised 25 Dec 1853 - Headley, Hampshire
4. George SMITH, baptised 15 Jun 1856 - Headley, Hampshire
5. Esther SMITH, baptised 08 Jul 1859 - Headley, Hampshire

Grandson, William James Smith
Note pasted on to page 47 of the parish register:
It is worth noting that during the short life of William James Smith, who was born in March, 1903, and died in January, 1904, there died three of his great-grandmothers ; viz. :- Mrs. Harriett Pink in May 1903, Mrs. Mary Ann Smith in October 1903, and Mrs. Charlotte Shrubb in December 1903. The fourth, who was Mrs. Ann Burrows, died in March 1896. Two of the great-grandfathers survive, viz. : Mr. James Smith and Mr. Edward Shrubb.