Hannah Topham^{[1, 2]}

1825 - 1885  (60 years)

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• Name	Hannah Topham
  Birth	6 Jan 1825	Mill Hill, Leeds, Yorkshire, England   [3, 4, 5]
  Christening	13 Jun 1831	Saint Peter, Leeds, Yorkshire, England   [6]
  Gender	Female
  Emigration	8 Jan 1851	Liverpool, England to New Orleans, Louisiana, USA   [7]
  	Left Liverpool on 8 Jan 1851 on the ship Ellen. Landed at New Orleans 14 Mar 1851.
  _UID	C998A306FF52CA458468581872BBA0C558F9
  Death	15 Aug 1885	Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA   [3, 5]
  Burial	18 Aug 1885	A_4_2_5E, Salt Lake City Cemetary, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA   [8]
  Notes	1841 Census - Possible Match? Name Sex Age Birth Year Occupation Where Born Original census image JOWETT, Mary Ann F 35 1806 JOWETT, Elizabeth F 11 1830 Yorkshire JOWETT, Thos Norton M 9 1832 Yorkshire JOWETT, Jno Henry M 8 1833 Yorkshire JOWETT, Wm M 6 1835 Yorkshire JOWETT, Josh Firth M 5 1836 Yorkshire JOWETT, Marianna F 3 1838 Yorkshire JOWETT, Alfd Norton M 2 1839 Yorkshire JOWETT, Fred M 0 (4 months) 1841 Yorkshire WILKINSON, Elizh F 25 1816 Yorkshire THEAKER, Mary F 25 1816 Yorkshire PAWSON, Mary F 25 1816 Yorkshire TOPHAM, Elizh F 24 1817 Yorkshire TOPHAM, Hanh F 20 1821 Yorkshire MADDOX, Sophia* F 17 1824 RG number: HO107 Piece: 1349 Book/Folio: 26-Apr Page: 15 Registration District: Leeds Sub District: Leeds, West Enumeration District: Ecclesiastical Parish: Civil Parish: Leeds Municipal Borough: Leeds Address: Hanover Square, Leeds County: Yorkshire
  Person ID	I99	Watson Clan Tree
  Last Modified	20 Aug 2012

  
  

  Father	Thomas S. Topham,   b. 17 Nov 1795, Ousebridge, Yorkshire, England d. 16 Nov 1839, England (Age 43 years)
  Mother	Eliza Livesey,   b. 17 Jul 1796, Briggate, Leeds, Yorkshire, England d. 31 Jul 1840, Leeds, Yorkshire, England (Age 44 years)
  Marriage	16 Jul 1815	Saint Peter, Bradford, Yorkshire, England   [9]
  _UID	D4BF21D1691B724DABE3D1257837C8AD7008
  Notes	There are two significant anomalies to note in the children listed. First: James and Anne were christened in Belper, Derbyshire, England. Second: Thomas, Hannah, and John all have the same christening date. I have a scenario that makes some sense of this, though it may be creative fiction until it is proven. Note the consistent two years between births. With the exception of one three year gap, they had a child every two years like clockwork. The two children from Belper fit right into this scenario. It also make sense that if they moved to Belper and then back to Leeds, when they went to christen John, the parish would confirm their records of the family. Were they not able to find Hannah and Thomas Jr's records, it would make sense they would re-christen them at the same time as John was christened. This is further supported by the fact that Thomas Jr actually has two christening dates, one that is the same as John's, and another in 1821. For this scenario to work, it would really make more sense for James and Anne to be a part this Thomas and Eliza Toppham's family. This scenario could easily be disproved, but it is my current working theory. Admin
  Family ID	F110	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	James Willard Cummings,   b. 10 Mar 1819, Farmington, Franklin, Maine, USA d. 19 May 1883, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA (Age 64 years)  [10, 11, 12]
  Marriage	14 Dec 1851	Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
  _UID	829D5F0B9B0E4E44978CCB41C531E32EFA90
  _UID	B5575170E6C4AE47A376838E91076DEF8A52
  Children	1. Delos Topham Cummings,   b. 15 Feb 1853, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA d. 8 Mar 1921, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA (Age 68 years) + 2. Marlow Livesy Cummings,   b. 5 May 1855, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA d. 12 May 1934, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA (Age 79 years) + 3. Arthur Franklin Cummings,   b. 9 Aug 1857, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA d. 6 Jun 1922, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA (Age 64 years) + 4. Clarence Alonzo Topham Cummings,   b. 27 Jan 1863, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA d. 26 Apr 1941, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA (Age 78 years)
  Family ID	F46	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	18 Jun 2012

  
  

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  Hannah Topham (1825-1885)

  
  

  Documents » Slide Show		The Express Gazette Vol 1 Page 96 This article gives some dates and historical details for Eliza, but it mostly here to document that Eliza and Hannah Topham's father's name is Thomas Topham.
  		Hannah Topham (1825-1885) Grave Site Plot: A_4_2_5E
  		Hannah Topham 1825-1885 - Birth Record

  
  

  Headstones		Hannah Topham (1825-1885) Headstone This headstone is worn smooth. One concern I had was if this was her stone or that of her son. If you do a rubbing of the top it comes out clearly "MOTHER". Thus it is definitely hers. James Willard Cummings is West of her at her feet, next to the big headstone. Plot: A_4_2_5E
  		Hannah Topham (1825-1885) Headstone - Wide View This photo is just to show context as it is quite difficult to find. This shot is taken facing slightly North of East. Plot: A_4_2_5E

  
  

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  [S7] 1880 United States Census (Reliability: 3). Name Hannah Cummings Residence Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Birthdate 1825 Birthplace England Relationship to Head Wife Spouse's Name Jas. W. Cummings Spouse's Birthplace Maine, United States Father's Name Father's Birthplace England Mother's Name Mother's Birthplace England Race or Color (Expanded) White Ethnicity (Standardized) American Gender Female Martial Status Married Age (Expanded) 55 years Occupation Keeping House NARA Film Number T9-1337 Page 94 Page Character B Entry Number 3275 Film number 1255337 Household Gender Age Spouse Jas. W. Cummings M 62 Hannah Cummings F 55 Child Delos T. Cummings M 27 Child Merlo L. Cummings M 25 Child Arthur F. Cummings M 23 Child Clarena A. Cummings M 16 Annett F. Cummings F 52 Child Annebell Cummings F 22 Child Heber L. Cummings M 21 Child Ernest M. Cummings M 17 Child Charles M. Cummings M 11 Child Merriam C. Cummings F 21 Mary Cummings F 10 Elizabeth Cummings F 58 [S39] Jonathan Grimshaw, Journal of Jonathan Grimshaw, (http://www.grimshaworigin.org/WebPages/JonaEliza.htm) (Reliability: 2). ... Sunday 23 Feb 1851 Lattitude 17-45, longitude 56-50. Heat in the sun 110 degrees and in the shade 84 degrees. Bro. Kirk preached in the morning or rather gave us a lecture on the history of the bible showing the corrupted channel through which it had descended to us and the various trans1ations it had passed through in order rather to suit the tastes of the rulers of the age than to preserve it in its purity. Sacrament in the afternoon and preaching in the evening by Rev. Cummings on predestination. My sister-in-law, Hannah Topham, whom we had brought with us is rather poorly today, but the rest of my family pretty well, the heat is vary oppressive and we are nearly becalmed. ... Sunday 13 April, 1851 Our stay at St. Louis was prolonged until this day, and the time was pretty well spent in purchasing provisions for the journey across the plains. I also bought a wagon for $56.00 St. Louis is a very large and flourishing city. It is astonishing how so large a city should spring up in the course of but 20 years. It is however to be severely chastised by the judgements of a Righteous God on account of its exceeding wickedness and contempt of the Saints of the most High. During our stay, I and my wife went one evening went to Baxter's theatre to see Miss Cushman perform the part of Meg Merridee in Guy Mannering. We were much pleased with her acting. This morning we started on Sacramento steamer for Council Bluffs on our route to the Valley. Thank our gracious heavenly parent we were all in good health and strength. I ought to have mentioned previously that my wife's sister Hannah Topham, owing to some differences which arose on board the ship Ellen, left the Company of my family. I consider she was much to blame after putting me to the expense of her passage, however I am content to let things work round and we may hereafter see good oven in this circumstance. [s314] Utah Cemeteries and Burials Database (Reliability: 3). Burial Information: CUMMINGS, HANNAH T. Birth: 1/6/1825 Death: 8/15/1885 Burial: 8/15/1885 Place of Birth: LEEDS,ENGLAND Place of Death: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Cause of Death: Grave Location: Salt Lake City Cemetery , A_4_2_5E [S20] beta.familysearch.org, Utah Deaths and Burials (Reliability: 2). Name Hannah T. Cummings Gender Female Burial Date Burial Place Death Date 15 Aug 1885 Death Place Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Age Birth Date 06 Jan 1825 Birthplace Leeds, York, England Occupation Race Marital Status Married Spouse's Name James W. Cummings Father's Name Father's Birthplace Mother's Name Mother's Birthplace Indexing Project (Batch) Number B54933-9 System Origin Utah-EASy Source Film Number 26553 Reference Number p320 #12767 [S39] Jonathan Grimshaw, Journal of Jonathan Grimshaw, (http://www.grimshaworigin.org/WebPages/JonaEliza.htm) (Reliability: 3). Hannah Topham, daughter of Thomas and Eliza Topham born at Leeds Yorkshire England Jan 6, 1825. Baptized at nottingham by Elder w. Clayton May 16, 1849, and confirmed by Elder Samuel Lees May 21, 1849, died Aug 15, 1885 at Salt Lake City. [S306] England, Births and Christenings (Reliability: 2). Name Hannah Topham Gender Female Baptism/Christening Date 13 Jun 1831 Baptism/Christening Place SAINT PETER,LEEDS,YORK,ENGLAND Birth Date Birthplace Death Date Name Note Race Father's Name Thomas Topham Father's Birthplace Father's Age Mother's Name Eliza Mother's Birthplace Mother's Age Indexing Project (Batch) Number C07193-4 System Origin England-ODM Source Film Number 918389 Reference Number [S37] http://lib.byu.edu/mormonmigration/index.php, Mormon Migration, http://lib.byu.edu/mormonmigration/person.php?id=58998 (Reliability: 3). Hannah Topham Born: 1826 Origin: Nottingham Occupation: Unknown Voyage: Liverpool to New Orleans 8 Jan 1851 – 14 Mar 1851 Voyage Accounts: Accounts for this voyage Ship: Ellen Notes BMR, p. 98 [s314] Utah Cemeteries and Burials Database. Burial Information: CUMMINGS, HANNAH T. Birth: 1/6/1825 Death: 8/15/1885 Burial: 8/15/1885 Place of Birth: LEEDS,ENGLAND Place of Death: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Cause of Death: Grave Location: Salt Lake City Cemetery , A_4_2_5E Citation for grave location only [S195] West Yorkshire, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials (Reliability: 3). Name: Thomas Topham Marriage or Bann Date: 16 Jul 1815 Parish: Bradford, St Peter (Bradford Cathedral) Spouse's Name: Eliza Livesey [S19] Utah Death Certificate Index, (beta.familysearch.com) (Reliability: 3). Name Marlow Livesey Sr. Cummings Titles & Terms Death Date 12 May 1934 Death Place Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Birthdate Estimated Birth Year 1855 Birthplace Death Age 79 years 7 days Gender Male Marital Status Married Race or Color Spouse's Name Cristena Decker Father's Name James W. Cummings Father's Titles & Terms Mother's Name Hannah Topham Mother's Titles & Terms Film Number 2259935 Digital GS Number 4120497 Image Number 880 Certificate Number 788 [S20] beta.familysearch.org, Utah Deaths and Burials (Reliability: 3). Name Deloss Tophan Cummings Gender Male Burial Date 10 Mar 1921 Burial Place Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Death Date 08 Mar 1921 Death Place Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Age 68 Birth Date 15 Feb 1853 Birthplace Salt Lake City, Utah Occupation None Race White Marital Status Single Spouse's Name Father's Name James W. Cummings Father's Birthplace Maine Mother's Name Hannah Tophan Mother's Birthplace Yorkshire, England Indexing Project (Batch) Number B54939-3 System Origin Utah-EASy Source Film Number 26560 Reference Number Bk R cn 370 [S20] beta.familysearch.org, Utah Deaths and Burials (Reliability: 3). Name Hannah T. Cummings Gender Female Burial Date Burial Place Death Date 15 Aug 1885 Death Place Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Age Birth Date 06 Jan 1825 Birthplace Leeds, York, England Occupation Race Marital Status Married Spouse's Name James W. Cummings Father's Name Father's Birthplace Mother's Name Mother's Birthplace Indexing Project (Batch) Number B54933-9 System Origin Utah-EASy Source Film Number 26553 Reference Number p320 #12767