The Norris Mystery
John Slaughter was born in about 1805 in Arundel, Sussex. The son of James Slaughter and Diana Tate, John was christened on 6 March 1809 in Arundel, Sussex. John Slaughter married Charlotte Hodges on 28 April 1830 in Arundel, Sussex. Charlotte was born in about 1812 in Patching, Sussex. Her mother was Elizabeth Hodges. Charlotte was christened on 7 June 1812 in Patching, Sussex.
In 1841, John and Charlotte lived on Tarrant street, Arundel, Sussex with their three eldest children, James, John William and Elizabeth. John was a fisherman. By 1851, the family had moved to Mill Lane in Arundel, Sussex. Four more children had been born by that time, Mary, Ellen, Jane and Edward. Their son William (John William) was now also working alongside his father as a fisherman.
Ten years later and John and Charlotte Slaughter lived on High street, Arundel, Sussex. Eldest son, James was now also a fisherman, daughters Mary and Jane were both servants, whilst youngest son, Edward, was still at school. |
James Slaughter was married on 30 September 1867 in Brighton, Sussex. His wife, Frances Jupp, was the daughter of William and Ann Jupp. William was an innkeeper at the Swan Inn in Tortington, Sussex in 1851 and the Chichester road Public House, also in Tortington, Sussex in 1861 and 1871.
James and Frances Slaughter had a son in about June 1868, William Jupp Slaughter. After his marriage to Anne Simpson on 12 June 1893, William also became an innkeeper and was at the New Inn, Lyminster near Cross Bush, Sussex in 1901 and in 1911. Later the name was changed to the Plough and Sail Inn.
In 1881, John and Charlotte Slaughter were still at High street, Arundel, Sussex. John was still fishing for a living. Also living in the household were John Hodge, brother of Charlotte Slaughter and two grandsons, George Overington and Thomas Buller. Charlotte Slaughter died on 14 June 1882 in Arundel, Sussex at the age of 70 years. She was buried at the St Nicholas Priory Churchyard in Arundel Sussex on 17 June 1882. John Slaughter died six years later, on 16 September 1888 in Arundel, Sussex at the age of 83 years. John was buried with Charlotte at St Nicholas, Priory Churchyard on London road, Arundel, Sussex on 20 September 1888. |
Descendants of John Slaughter
John Slaughter was born in about 1805 in Arundel, Sussex, was christened on 6 March 1809 in Arundel, Sussex and died on 16 September 1888 in Arundel, Sussex at age 83 years. John married Charlotte Hodges on 28 April 1830 in Arundel, Sussex. Charlotte was born in about 1812 in Patching, Sussex, was christened on 7 June 1812 in Patching, Sussex and died on 14 June 1882 in Arundel, Sussex at age 70 years. They had seven children: James, John William, Elizabeth, Mary, Ellen, Jane and Edward.
- James Slaughter was born in about 1830 in Arundel, Sussex, was christened on 5 September 1830 in Arundel, Sussex and died on 7 September 1913 in East Preston district, Sussex at age 83 years. James married Frances Jupp on 30 September 1867 in Brighton, Sussex. Frances was born in about 1828 in Madehurst, Sussex, was christened on 30 November 1828 in Madehurst, Sussex and died in March quarter 1885 in East Preston district, Sussex at age 57 years. They had one son: William Jupp. James next married Elizabeth Ann Norris (nee McCarthy) in about 1888. Elizabeth Ann was born in about 1837 in London, Middlesex and died on 30 August 1915 in Worthing, Sussex at age 78 years. Elizabeth Ann McCarthy was previously married to Thomas Norris in March quarter 1858 in Westminster, Middlesex. Thomas was born in June quarter 1839 in Westminster, Middlesex and died in March quarter 1866 in Westminster, Middlesex at age 26 years. They had three children: Thomas James Joseph, Eliza Ann and John T.
- John William Slaughter was born in about 1833 in Arundel, Sussex, was christened on 3 March 1833 in Arundel, Sussex and died in December quarter 1906 in East Preston district, Sussex at age 73 years.
- Elizabeth Slaughter was born in December quarter 1839 in Arundel, Sussex.
- Mary Slaughter was born in about 1842 in Arundel, Sussex and was christened on 31 July 1842 in Arundel, Sussex.
- Ellen Slaughter was born in about 1845 in Arundel, Sussex and was christened on 23 February 1845 in Arundel, Sussex.
- Jane Slaughter was born in September quarter 1847 in Arundel, Sussex and was christened on 26 September 1847 in Arundel, Sussex.
- Edward Slaughter was born in about July 1850 in Arundel, Sussex and was christened on 25 August 1850 in Arundel, Sussex.