Joseph & Charlotte Briscoe
From Lacey Green History
Joseph Briscoe was born 1847 in Long Crendon
Charlotte Claydon born 1854 was the widow of Joseph Claydon (click Joseph & Charlotte Claydon) and daughter of Henry & Jane Hawes.
Charlotte's husband, Joseph Claydon, died in 1882 aged 29.
Charlotte, now a widow married Joseph Briscoe in 1892. They lived at Vine Cottage, Lacey Green.
1911 census. Joseph Briscoe 55, Charlotte Briscoe 45, Andrew Briscoe 23, Annie Briscoe 7,John Claydon 22 step-son.
1911 census. Joseph Briscoe 65 bricklayer, Charlotte Briscoe 55, Mary Claydon 30. click Joseph & Charlotte Briscoe for more.
Frank Claydon, son of William John Claydon spoke of his grandmother Charlotte saying that after Joseph's death she continued to live in Vine Cottage and took in washing for a living, as there were children to bring up. It was their job to collect the dirty linen and return it clean, borrowing the donkey and cart from Mr George Hawes at the back of The Black Horse for the longer journeys such as the Rectory at Saunderton. see Frank & Maud Claydon for more of Frank's story.
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