England – A Timpson Family History

The Timpson Family originated in Northamtonshire, England.

The family history starts with Henry Timpson, born in Ringstead in Northamptonshire in 1789. Henry marries Ann Eagle and they have six children; Frances, Mary Ann, Thomas, John, Henry, who dies, and another Henry. This last Henry (TE6) is the main character in the move to New Zealand.

The family history covers the lives of Frances, Mary Ann and Thomas. It also covers the life of William H C Groome (GT1). William was the son of Frances Timpson. William was an illustrator, author, artist and borough councillor.

Henry Timpson (TP7)

1789 – 1817
Henry’s first years up until his marriage.
Chapter One

Ann Eagle (ES2)

1794 – 1817
Ann’s life in Aldwinkle All Saints before she meets Henry.
Chapter Two

Henry Timpson (TP7) and Ann Eagle Marry

1817 – 1862
Henry and Ann move to Apethorpe.
Chapter Three

Henry Timpson (TE6) and Ann Wheelband Marry

1860 – 1861
This Henry is the main character in this history of the Timpson family. Learn about Henry and Ann’s early life together in Kings Cliffe.
Chapter Four

40 Craven Street, Westminster, London, where Frances lived and worked, as it is today.

Frances Timpson (TE1)

1818-1868
Frances travels to Westminster and meets William Charles Groome.
Chapter Five

William Henry Charles Groome (GT1)

1818 – 1868
The Early Years. Born and bred in Westminster, Middlesex
Chapter Six

William H.C. Groome was also an author in his own right and illustrated his own books.

W H C Groome (GT1)

1882 – 1905
The Middle Years. William becomes a full time artist and moves to West Ealing.
Chapter Seven

W H C Groome (GT1)

1911 – 1913
The Later Years. William becomes an Ealing Borough Councillor.
Chapter Eight

Actual 1871 census record of the Loweth family.

Mary Ann Timpson (TE2)

1820 -1873
Found employment in Kings Cliffe and met James Loweth.
Chapter Nine

Thomas Timpson (TE3)

1823 – 1910
Agricultural Labourer around Kings Cliffe.
Chapter Ten