The Family of Robert Challis (1711 – 1779) of Depden

Family Chart

Robert was baptised 15 July 1711 at Depden, the son of Robert Challis and Sibyll.

He married Mary Malting 29 September 1740 at Depden.

Mary was buried 1 May 1767 at Depden.

Robert married secondly Alice Betts (widow) 12 February 1770 at Depden.

Robert was buried 7 September 1779 at Depden, labourer.

On the 25 day of June 1780 administration of the goods and chattels of Robert Challis, late of Depden, labourer, deceased, was granted to Alice Challis, widow, the relict of the said deceased.

Robert and Mary's children were:

1. Mary, baptised 19 April 1741 at Depden.
2. Sarah, baptised 28 November 1742 at Depden.
3. Robert, baptised 2 December 1744 at Depden.
4. Susanna, baptised 2 March 1746 at Depden.
5. Elizabeth, baptised 3 April 1748 at Depden.
6. Lydia, baptised 18 February 1749 at Depden. She died 30 March 1752.
7. Samuel, baptised 22 September 1751 at Depden. He married Sarah Mortlock 4 November 1776 at Depden.
8. John, baptised 8 April 1753 at Depden. He died 6 March 1754.
9. Anne, baptised 14 April 1754 at Depden. She died 15 September 1754.
10. Alice, baptised 27 February 1757 at Depden. She married Robert Crow 23 December 1777 at Depden.
11. William, baptised 7 January 1759 at Depden.

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Posted December 2016