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Emma Rowles married Philemon Richards on the 23rd January 1825 at St Paul, Portland Square Bristol. I know nothing more about her when she was born or died inspite of searching. How many children they had I am not sure. They had 2 sons that I have found baptisms, and they may of had a daughter.

William born about 1826, baptised 27th Dec 1829 Bristol
George born about 1829,baptised as above. George married Eliza Lewis in 1846, obtained their marriage certificate naming Philemon Richards as the father.
?Emma born about 1831

Any information that could be found regarding the two Emma's I would appreciate, or any other children they may of had.

helina

Is this the family (minus Emma snr.) in the 1841 census:-

1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription
Sheppards Court, Castle Precincts, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place

Philenon Richards Male 35 1806 - Transcription
William Richards Male 15 1826 Somerset, England Transcription
George Richards Male 10 1831 Somerset, England Transcription
Emma Richards Female 10 1831 Somerset, England Transcription
Caroline Williamson Female 20 1821 Somerset, England Transcription
Emma Williamson Female 0 1841 Somerset, England

Kath. x

Possible death for Emma snr. (maybe she died in childbirth):-

First name(s) Emma
Last name Richards
Sex Female
Age at death 23
Birth year 1808
Burial year 1831
Burial date 27 Dec 1831
Burial place Westbury on Trym, Holy Trinity, Gloucestershire, England
Place Westbury on Trym, Holy Trinity
Town Bristol
County Gloucestershire
Country England
Archive Bristol Archives
Archive reference Burials, 1813-1849 (P/HTW/R/4/a)
Record set Gloucestershire, Bristol Burial Index

Kath. x

Name Events Relationships View
Emma Rowles
England Marriages, 1538–1973

marriage: 23 January 1825 Bristol, Gloucester, England
spouse: Philemon Mangel Richards

daughter ?????
Emma
Last name Richards
Sex Female
Age at death 16
Birth year 1830
Burial year 1846
Burial date 11 Feb 1846
Burial place Bristol, St Paul, Portland Square, Gloucestershire, England
Place Bristol, St Paul, Portland Square
Town Bristol
County Gloucestershire
Country England
Archive Bristol Archives
Archive reference Burials, 1836-1855 (P/St P/R/3/3)
Record set Gloucestershire, Bristol Burial Index
Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
Subcategory Parish Burials
Collections from England, Great Britain

Thank you for your assistance which was more then I expected. Philemon went to live in the USA in the 50's and son William possibly followed him,

George married and had 5 children.

The family were shoe makers/cordwainers.

helina

Have now received the death certificate. Emma died on the 5th February 1846 at St Peter's hospital, present at death was Mary Ann Richards who I have no record of. Cause of death, now I am only guessing the writing is dreadful. Plictisis?? 4 months ulceration. Intestines? 1 month certified. Sounds like a horrible death. On the 1841 census Emma's address is; Friars, St Paul Bristol. Emma Richards; buried - 11 Feb 1846; age - 16; burial place - St Paul, Portland Square, Bristol

So poor Emma died in 1846

helina

Possibly phthisis. : a progressively wasting or consumptive condition especially : pulmonary tuberculosis.

There is such a thing as abdominal TB, might be worth a google if you want to find out more.

As you say, a horrible death.