Frederick William Lenfestey1

(1857 - 1933)
Father*Nicholas Lenfestey1 b. c 1809
Mother*Marthe Gallienne1 b. c 1817
Frederick William Lenfestey was born in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, on 23 September 1857.1
The siblings Martha, Amelia, Nicholas, Victoria, Mary, Anna, Thomas, Frederick and Julia were listed in the 1861 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.2
The siblings Nicholas, John, Adolphe, Mary, Anna, Thomas, Frederick and Julia were listed in the 1871 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.3

During at least one of the Star of the West voyages (1874-75) John, as Captain, was acompanied by his younger brother Frederick who had signed on as Able Seaman.4

Frederick died on 1 January 1933 in Burson, San Joaquin Co., California, at age 75.5
ChartsLenfestey descendant chart

Citations

  1. [S871] FamilySearch, at https://www.familysearch.org/en/, "Channel Islands, Births and Baptisms, 1820-1907", Batch C06285-1, source film 473984 (accessed 29 Dec 2012).
  2. [S340] Census - 7 Apr 1861, UK census, ED 2 RG9-4384 Folio 19 p11 GSU roll 543276.
  3. [S367] Census - 2 Apr 1871, UK census, ED 2 RG10-5769 Folio 51 p2-3 GSU roll 895838.
  4. [S1174] Government Publication - Crew Agreement.
  5. [S1298] Newspaper - Stockton Daily Evening Record, issue of 4 Jan 1933, 'Last Rites Held', p8, col8.

Jane Waterton Lenfestey1

(1886 - 1965)
Father*Thomas Lenfestey1 b. 1855, d. 1909
Mother*Margaret Williams1 b. 1855
Jane Waterton Lenfestey was born in Holyhead, Anglesey, on 30 June 1886.1,2
She was listed in the 1891 census at 3 Holborn Rd in Holyhead, Anglesey, in the household of her parents, Thomas Lenfestey and Margaret Williams.1
She was listed in the 1901 census at 9 Bryngolow Terrace in Holyhead, Anglesey, in the household of her mother Margaret Williams.3
She was listed in the 1911 census at 'Hamelins' in Holyhead, Anglesey, in the household of her mother Margaret Williams.4
She was listed in the 1921 census at 'Hamelins' in Holyhead, Anglesey, in the household of her mother Margaret Williams.5

She was listed in the 1939 Register at 95 Newry St in Holyhead, Anglesey, along with Margaret Williams.2

Jane died on 17 April 1965 in Holyhead, Anglesey, at age 78.6,7

Her will was probated in Bangor on 17 August 1966 with Edmund Henry Lenfestey appointed administrator of effects of £1600.7
ChartsLenfestey descendant chart

Citations

  1. [S178] Census - 5 Apr 1891, UK census, ED 7 RG12-4680 Folio 99 p6.
  2. [S1044] Census - 29 Sep 1939, UK Register, RG101/7514I/018/38 Letter Code: ZACA, Schedule 1.
  3. [S430] Census - 31 Mar 1901, UK census, ED 5 RG13-5299 Folio 29 p50.
  4. [S687] Census - 2 Apr 1911, UK census, RG14PN34620 RG78PN2005 RD634 SD3 ED5 SN52.
  5. [S1259] Census - 19 Jun 1921, UK census, RG15-27961, RD 634, SD 3, ED 5, Schedule 57.
  6. [S190] Index - GRO and Office of National Statistics, England & Wales Civil Registration Qtrly Indexes, Death: District of Anglesey West, Vol 8a, p25, 2Q1965, aged 76.
  7. [S677] Index - England High Court of Justice, England & Wales National Probate Calendar, administration granted in Bangor to Edmund Henry Lenfestey, fruit grower.

John (Jack) Lenfestey1

(c 1890 - 1933)
Father*John George Lenfestey1 b. 1843, d. 1916
Mother*Maria le Quesne1 b. 1853, d. 1944
John (Jack) Lenfestey was born at 'Bordage' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, circa May 1890.2,1
The siblings Estelle, Christine and John were listed in the 1891 census at 'Bordage' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, John George Lenfestey and Maria le Quesne.2
The siblings Estelle, Christine, John, Evelyne, Elaine, Thomas and Edmund were listed in the 1901 census at 'Bordage' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, John George Lenfestey and Maria le Quesne.3

John's marriage to Irene Wilson was registered between January 1925 and March 1925 in South Shields, Durham.4

John's death was registered between July 1933 and September 1933 in South Shields, Durham.1,5

Family

Irene Wilson
ChartsLenfestey descendant chart
Le Quesne descendant chart

Citations

  1. [S1136] Photo - Guernsey families, #L20 LENFESTEY family, submitted by members #148, Mr & Mrs J.W.SARRE.
  2. [S178] Census - 5 Apr 1891, UK census, ED 2 RG12-4706 Folio 51 p13.
  3. [S430] Census - 31 Mar 1901, UK census, ED 2 RG13-5317 Folio 63 p4.
  4. [S190] Index - GRO and Office of National Statistics, England & Wales Civil Registration Qtrly Indexes, Marriage: District of Sth Shields, vol 10a, p1170.
  5. [S190] Index - GRO and Office of National Statistics, England & Wales Civil Registration Qtrly Indexes, Death: District of South Shields, Vol 10a, p681, 3Q1933, aged 43.

John George Lenfestey1,2

(1843 - 1916)
Father*Nicholas Lenfestey b. c 1809
Mother*Marthe Gallienne b. c 1817
John G LENFESTEY (1843-1916)
John George Lenfestey was born in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, on 9 October 1843.1,2
The siblings Martha, Amelia, Nicholas, John, Adolphe, Victoria and Mary were listed in the 1851 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.3

He obtained his Captain's certificate (C81280) in London in 1868.4
The siblings Nicholas, John, Adolphe, Mary, Anna, Thomas, Frederick and Julia were listed in the 1871 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne. John George was a master mariner.5

He was master of the brigantine Star of the West, launched 1869, which made major overseas voyages in 1872-80. He and the vessel were featured on a 1983 stamp series issued by Guernsey (series GUE1983 K15 - 9p the launching and Capt. J.G. Lenfestey, 13p Leaving St. Peter Port, 26p Off Rio Grande Bar, 28p Off St. Lucia, 31p Map of 1879-80 voyage).6
Capt J G LENFESTEY and the brigantine 'Star of the West' (Guernsey stamp set)


During at least one of the Star of the West voyages (1874-75) John, as Captain, was acompanied by his younger brother Frederick who had signed on as Able Seaman.7

He married Maria le Quesne, daughter of Richard le Quesne and Eliza le Couteur, in Jersey, Channel Islands, in 1883.2

He was listed in the 1891 census as Head of Family at 'Bordage' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with his wife Maria; he was a grape-grower and retired Master Mariner. Their children Estelle, Christine and John were listed as living with them, as were Maria's father Richard le Quesne and her sister Emma S. le Quesne.8

He was listed in the 1901 census as Head of Family at 'Bordage' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with his wife Maria; he was a grower. Their children Estelle, Christine, John, Evelyne, Elaine, Thomas and Edmund were listed as living with them, as was Maria's sister Emma S. le Quesne.9

He was listed in the 1911 census as Head of Family at 'Bordage' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with his wife Maria; he was a fruit grower and farmer. Their children Estelle, Christine, Evelyne and Elaine were listed as living with them.10

John died on 6 August 1916 in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, at age 72.11 He was buried at the Cemetery in Torteval.
Grave - John LENFESTEY (1843-1916), Torteval cemetery, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Family

Maria le Quesne (1853 - 1944)
Children
ChartsLenfestey descendant chart
Le Quesne descendant chart

Citations

  1. [S871] FamilySearch, at https://www.familysearch.org/en/, "Channel Islands, Births and Baptisms, 1820-1907", Batch C06285-1, source film 473984 (accessed 29 Dec 2012).
  2. [S1136] Photo - Guernsey families, #L20 LENFESTEY family, submitted by members #148, Mr & Mrs J.W.SARRE.
  3. [S118] Census - 30 Mar 1851, UK census, ED 2 HO107-2531 Folio 393 p13 GSU roll 105981.
  4. [S540] Lloyd's Captains Registers 1869-1911 (Guildhall Library), at https://www.history.ac.uk/gh/capintro.htm, MS 18567, vol.9 1868-1870, 1872-1873; vol.21 1874-1879; vol.36 1880-1882.
  5. [S367] Census - 2 Apr 1871, UK census, ED 2 RG10-5769 Folio 51 p2-3 GSU roll 895838.
  6. [S776] Guernsey stamps, at https://colnect.com/en/stamps
  7. [S1174] Government Publication - Crew Agreement.
  8. [S178] Census - 5 Apr 1891, UK census, ED 2 RG12-4706 Folio 51 p13.
  9. [S430] Census - 31 Mar 1901, UK census, ED 2 RG13-5317 Folio 63 p4.
  10. [S687] Census - 2 Apr 1911, UK census, RG14PN34763 RD636 SD1 ED6/2 SN25.
  11. [S584] Cemetery Marker - , Torteval cemetery, Guernsey.

Julia Mansell Lenfestey1

(1861 - )
Father*Nicholas Lenfestey1 b. c 1809
Mother*Marthe Gallienne1 b. c 1817
Julia Mansell Lenfestey was born in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, on 21 March 1861.1
The siblings Martha, Amelia, Nicholas, Victoria, Mary, Anna, Thomas, Frederick and Julia were listed in the 1861 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.2
The siblings Nicholas, John, Adolphe, Mary, Anna, Thomas, Frederick and Julia were listed in the 1871 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.3
The siblings Nicholas, Victoria, Mary and Julia were listed in the 1881 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.4
ChartsLenfestey descendant chart

Citations

  1. [S871] FamilySearch, at https://www.familysearch.org/en/, "Channel Islands, Births and Baptisms, 1820-1907", Batch C06285-1, source film 473984 (accessed 29 Dec 2012).
  2. [S340] Census - 7 Apr 1861, UK census, ED 2 RG9-4384 Folio 19 p11 GSU roll 543276.
  3. [S367] Census - 2 Apr 1871, UK census, ED 2 RG10-5769 Folio 51 p2-3 GSU roll 895838.
  4. [S116] Census - 3 Apr 1881, UK Census, ED 2c RG11-5631 Folio 118 p16 GSU roll 1342353.

Martha (Patty) Elizabeth Lenfestey1,2

(1835 - )
Father*Nicholas Lenfestey1 b. c 1809
Mother*Marthe Gallienne1 b. c 1817
Martha (Patty) Elizabeth Lenfestey was born in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, on 18 September 1835.1,3 She was baptised at St Pierre Du Bois Parish Church in Guernsey, Channel Islands, on 4 October 1835.3
The siblings Martha and Amelia were listed in the 1841 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.4
The siblings Martha, Amelia, Nicholas, John, Adolphe, Victoria and Mary were listed in the 1851 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.5
The siblings Martha, Amelia, Nicholas, Victoria, Mary, Anna, Thomas, Frederick and Julia were listed in the 1861 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne. Martha was a school mistress.2
ChartsLenfestey descendant chart

Citations

  1. [S117] Census - 6 Jun 1841, UK census, ED 4 HO107-1460 Folio 37 p10 GSU roll 464352.
  2. [S340] Census - 7 Apr 1861, UK census, ED 2 RG9-4384 Folio 19 p11 GSU roll 543276.
  3. [S1277] Church Register (St Pierre du Bois) .
  4. [S117] Census - 6 Jun 1841, UK census, ED 4 HO107-1460;-5 Folio 37 p10 GSU roll 464352.
  5. [S118] Census - 30 Mar 1851, UK census, ED 2 HO107-2531 Folio 393 p13 GSU roll 105981.

Mary Anne Lenfestey1

(1850 - )
Father*Nicholas Lenfestey2 b. c 1809
Mother*Marthe Gallienne2 b. c 1817
Mary Anne Lenfestey was born in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, on 20 October 1850.2,1
The siblings Martha, Amelia, Nicholas, John, Adolphe, Victoria and Mary were listed in the 1851 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.2
The siblings Martha, Amelia, Nicholas, Victoria, Mary, Anna, Thomas, Frederick and Julia were listed in the 1861 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.3
The siblings Nicholas, John, Adolphe, Mary, Anna, Thomas, Frederick and Julia were listed in the 1871 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne. Mary was a school mistress.4
The siblings Nicholas, Victoria, Mary and Julia were listed in the 1881 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.5
ChartsLenfestey descendant chart

Citations

  1. [S871] FamilySearch, at https://www.familysearch.org/en/, "Channel Islands, Births and Baptisms, 1820-1907", Batch C06285-1, source film 473984 (accessed 29 Dec 2012).
  2. [S118] Census - 30 Mar 1851, UK census, ED 2 HO107-2531 Folio 393 p13 GSU roll 105981.
  3. [S340] Census - 7 Apr 1861, UK census, ED 2 RG9-4384 Folio 19 p11 GSU roll 543276.
  4. [S367] Census - 2 Apr 1871, UK census, ED 2 RG10-5769 Folio 51 p2-3 GSU roll 895838.
  5. [S116] Census - 3 Apr 1881, UK Census, ED 2c RG11-5631 Folio 118 p16 GSU roll 1342353.

Nicholas Lenfestey

(c 1809 - )
Nicholas Lenfestey was born in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, circa 1809.

He married Marthe Gallienne.

He was listed in the 1841 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with his wife Marthe; he was a farmer. Their children Martha and Amelia were listed with them.1

He was listed in the 1851 census as Head of Family at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with his wife Marthe; he was a freehold farmer of 15 acres, employing one man. Their children Martha, Amelia, Nicholas, John, Adolphe, Victoria and Mary were listed as living with them, as were his three unmarried sisters Martha, Margaret and Julia.2

He was listed in the 1861 census as Head of Family at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with his wife Marthe; he was a proprietor, farming 13 acres. Their children Martha, Amelia, Nicholas, Victoria, Mary, Anna, Thomas, Frederick and Julia were listed as living with them.3

He was listed in the 1871 census as Head of Family at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with his wife Marthe; he was a landowner farmer of 13 acres. Their children Nicholas, John, Adolphe, Mary, Anna, Thomas, Frederick and Julia were listed as living with them.4

He was listed in the 1881 census as Head of Family at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with his wife Marthe; he was a landowner, farming 13 acres. Their children Nicholas, Victoria, Mary and Julia were listed as living with them.5
ChartsLenfestey descendant chart

Citations

  1. [S117] Census - 6 Jun 1841, UK census, ED 4 HO107-1460;-5 Folio 37 p10 GSU roll 464352.
  2. [S118] Census - 30 Mar 1851, UK census, ED 2 HO107-2531 Folio 393 p13 GSU roll 105981.
  3. [S340] Census - 7 Apr 1861, UK census, ED 2 RG9-4384 Folio 19 p11 GSU roll 543276.
  4. [S367] Census - 2 Apr 1871, UK census, ED 2 RG10-5769 Folio 51 p2-3 GSU roll 895838.
  5. [S116] Census - 3 Apr 1881, UK Census, ED 2c RG11-5631 Folio 118 p16 GSU roll 1342353.
  6. [S117] Census - 6 Jun 1841, UK census, ED 4 HO107-1460 Folio 37 p10 GSU roll 464352.
  7. [S871] FamilySearch, at https://www.familysearch.org/en/, "Channel Islands, Births and Baptisms, 1820-1907", Batch C06285-1, source film 473984 (accessed 29 Dec 2012).

Nicholas Albert Lenfestey1

(1841 - )
Father*Nicholas Lenfestey2 b. c 1809
Mother*Marthe Gallienne2 b. c 1817
Nicholas Albert Lenfestey was born in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, on 15 September 1841.2,1
The siblings Martha, Amelia, Nicholas, John, Adolphe, Victoria and Mary were listed in the 1851 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.2
The siblings Martha, Amelia, Nicholas, Victoria, Mary, Anna, Thomas, Frederick and Julia were listed in the 1861 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.3
The siblings Nicholas, John, Adolphe, Mary, Anna, Thomas, Frederick and Julia were listed in the 1871 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.4
The siblings Nicholas, Victoria, Mary and Julia were listed in the 1881 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.5
ChartsLenfestey descendant chart

Citations

  1. [S871] FamilySearch, at https://www.familysearch.org/en/, "Channel Islands, Births and Baptisms, 1820-1907", Batch C06285-1, source film 473984 (accessed 29 Dec 2012).
  2. [S118] Census - 30 Mar 1851, UK census, ED 2 HO107-2531 Folio 393 p13 GSU roll 105981.
  3. [S340] Census - 7 Apr 1861, UK census, ED 2 RG9-4384 Folio 19 p11 GSU roll 543276.
  4. [S367] Census - 2 Apr 1871, UK census, ED 2 RG10-5769 Folio 51 p2-3 GSU roll 895838.
  5. [S116] Census - 3 Apr 1881, UK Census, ED 2c RG11-5631 Folio 118 p16 GSU roll 1342353.

Thomas Lenfestey1

(1855 - 1909)
Father*Nicholas Lenfestey1 b. c 1809
Mother*Marthe Gallienne1 b. c 1817
Thomas Lenfestey was born in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, on 5 March 1855.1
The siblings Martha, Amelia, Nicholas, Victoria, Mary, Anna, Thomas, Frederick and Julia were listed in the 1861 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.2
The siblings Nicholas, John, Adolphe, Mary, Anna, Thomas, Frederick and Julia were listed in the 1871 census at 'Hamelins' in St Pierre-du-Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with their parents, Nicholas Lenfestey and Marthe Gallienne.3

He qualified as an Only Mate on 28 May 1879 (after a failed attempt on the 19th) then as Master Mariner (#6755) on 25 February 1882 in London.4

He married Margaret Williams at the Parish Church in Holyhead, Anglesey, on 17 November 1884.5

He was listed in the 1891 census as Head of Family at 3 Holborn Rd in Holyhead, Anglesey, with his wife Margaret; he was a Master Mariner. Their child Jane was listed as living with them.6

He was listed in the 1901 census at North Dock, River Liffey in Dublin, Co. Dublin; he was a Master Mariner of a ship docked there.7

Thomas died on 20 June 1909 in Holyhead, Anglesey, at age 54.8,9 He was buried on 23 June 1909 in Holyhead.10

His will was probated in London on 9 August 1909 with Margaret Williams appointed administrator of effects of £897/2/6.9

Family

Margaret Williams (1855 - )
Child
ChartsLenfestey descendant chart

Citations

  1. [S871] FamilySearch, at https://www.familysearch.org/en/, "Channel Islands, Births and Baptisms, 1820-1907", Batch C06285-1, source film 473984 (accessed 29 Dec 2012).
  2. [S340] Census - 7 Apr 1861, UK census, ED 2 RG9-4384 Folio 19 p11 GSU roll 543276.
  3. [S367] Census - 2 Apr 1871, UK census, ED 2 RG10-5769 Folio 51 p2-3 GSU roll 895838.
  4. [S1194] Regional Archives - National Maritime Museum, UK and Ireland, Masters and Mates Certificates, 1850-1927.
  5. [S1263] National Archives - Archives Wales (Archifau Cymru), Anglesey Baptisms, Marriages and Burials; Ref Wpe/68/15.
  6. [S178] Census - 5 Apr 1891, UK census, ED 7 RG12-4680 Folio 99 p6.
  7. [S430] Census - 31 Mar 1901, UK census.
  8. [S190] Index - GRO and Office of National Statistics, England & Wales Civil Registration Qtrly Indexes, Death: District of Holyhead, Vol 11b, p346, 2Q1909, aged 54.
  9. [S677] Index - England High Court of Justice, England & Wales National Probate Calendar, administration (with will) granted in London to Margaret Lenfestey, widow.
  10. [S1263] National Archives - Archives Wales (Archifau Cymru), Anglesey Baptisms, Marriages and Burials; Ref. Wpe/68/26.