The following information is a collation from the Oulton Parish records, I GI and Census information of 1851 and 1881

The Keeler family of Oulton, Norfolk

The following information is a collation from the Oulton Parish records, IGI and Census information of 1851 and 1881. There have been some assumptions made but where I am unsure of the link I have made that clear. This work will need to be further enhanced once I have had feedback from interested parties and I have yet to check the burials register for Oulton.

Thomas Keeler married Ursula Barrell on 31^st January 1758, with their banns being read on the 15^th 22^nd and 29 ^th January.
In the records of the Oulton Independant Church on the IGIU (Batch C075171) there are entries for the following children under the name Keler with the father being Thomas and mother Ursly:
Ursley Keler Christened 7^th January 1760
Daniel Keler Christened 2^nd March 1761
Ann Keler christened 3^rd May 1762
Mary Keler christened 30^th January 1766
Elizabeth Keler christened 8^th february 1767
Martha Keler christened 20^th November 1768
Ursula Keeler (singlewoman probably the daughter of Thomas Keeler and Ursula Barrell) married Matthew Bowman on the 27^th August 1780 in the presence of John Bolven and Tobias Field. Their banns were read on the 13^th 20^th and 27^th of August.
There is record of another Thomas baptised on 23^rd July 1775 which could be the last child of Thomas and Ursula. She apparently died in childbirth on 20^th July 1775. This child died later on 21^st April 1776
Thomas Keeler then married Mary Martin and they had Thomas mentioned as 1 below
There is a gravestone of a Thomas Keeler who died 18^th May 1803 aged 66 in Oulton churchyard with the inscription "In hope of blessed resurection and eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ here lieth the body of Thomas Keeler late of this parish".
Mary Keeler married Henry Bird on 29^th November 1803, with their banns read on 13^th 20^th and 27^th November. This Mary Keeler could be the widow of Thomas Keeler who were married 1^st December 1775 as mentioned above.

1 Thomas Keeler born about 1778 (there is an entry for a Thomas Keeler born 10^th January 1779 in Oulton, son of Thomas Keeler and Mary Martins who were married on 1^st December 1775 (in the presence of John Bolven and Tobias Field) that may be this Thomas). He married Ann Bird on 29^th November 1803 at Oulton, with their banns being read on the 13^th 20^th and 27^th of November. She was born about 1782 in Oulton. In Oulton churchyard there is a gravestone of Thomas Keeler who died 31^st August 1849 aged 70. There is also a gravestone for Ann Keeler who died 23^rd December 1824 aged 43 and Mary Keeler, second wife of Thomas, who died 25^th April 1865 aged 83. In the 1851 Census there is a Mary Keeler, aged 69 a widow, lodging at the home of James Pole in Oulton. Thomas and Ann had the following children :

1.1 Anne Keeler born 13^th April 1803 (or 1806) , and baptised on April 20^th. She married Samuel Bramble 6^th November 1827 (IGI 8815331/42), in the presence of Martha Keeler.

1.1.1 William Bramble christened 12^th January 1834 at Oulton Independant Church.

1.2 Mary Keeler baptised 19^th August 1804. She married James Nickols 15^th June 1834 (IGI 8815331/53), in the presence of Henry and Mary Bird.

1.3 Thomas Keeler born 30^th December 1807, and baptised 8^th January 1808 in Oulton. He married Lydia Bambridge (from Corpusty) on 29^th June 1830 (IGI 8815331/50). In the 1851 census they were living at Oulton and Thomas was a Mole catcher. In the book "Return of owners of land in Norfolk in 1873" there is a Thomas Keeler in Oulton owning 4 acres, 1 Rod and 39 perches with a gross estimated rental of £20 15 shillings. Thomas died 5^th March 1877 aged 69 years. In the 1881 census Lydia was mentioned as a Farmer. In the 1881 census she also had a William Keeler (grandson aged 16) and Kezia Keeler (granddaughter aged 10) staying with her. (A George Keeler aged 21 appears in the 1881 census living in Oulton as a Mole catcher, he was married to Angelina from Lowestoft, and they had an 11 month old daughter called Lillian Maria born 15^th May 1880 he may be linked to this line although there is no birth record for him and William G Keeler (researcher) suggests that William, Kezia (Rezia) and George were siblings?). Lydia died 6^th May 1881 aged 70 years. Their gravestone is in Oulton churchyard (photo available)with the inscriptio "Weep not dear wife but be content, For unto you I was but lent, As I am now so you must be, Prepare yourself to follow me". They had the following children all baptised in Oulton :

1.3.1 Anne Maria Keeler baptised 4^th July 1830, in the 1881 census she was a dressmaker living with her mother Lydia. (In the Oulton Parish records there is an entry for a George Keeler born 19^th April 1851 with a mother of Anne Maria Keeler (singlewoman) and no father may be linked here?). In the 1891 census there is an entry for Ann M Keeler a 60 year old dress maker living on her own in Oulton

1.3.2 Martha Keeler baptised 26^th February 1832, no mention on the 1851 census (married or died?)

1.3.3 Elizabeth Keeler baptised 2^nd March 1834 living with her parents in the 1851 census.

1.3.4 Susannah Keeler baptised 11^th October 1835, living with her parents in 1851 census. Susanna Keeler married William Coe on 15^th June 1855 (Aylsham 4b/137 in St Catherines Index). She was aged 20 a spinster with her father given as Thomas Keeler, molecatcher. William Coe was of full age, a bachelor and Carpenter, born in Oulton. His father was John Coe a labourer. Witnesses at the wedding were Thomas Keeler, Anne Maria Keeler and Elizabeth Keeler. They initially lived in Oulton where their first two children were born before moving to Buxton between 1866 and 1871. In the 1861 census they were living in North Walsham and William is a 35 year old maltster born in Oulton as were Susan, Elijah, Phebe and Emmialine. In the 1871 census they are in Buxton and William is a maltster. In the 1881 census they were living at 'Cottages' in Buxton, Norfolk where William was a maltsters labourer.

1.3.4.1 Elijah Coe was born about 1855 and in the 1871 census was living with his parents in Buxton working in the malt house.

1.3.4.2 Phoebe Coe was born about 1857 and was baptised in 1874 in Buxton aged 17 (entry 433). In the 1871 census she was a 14 year old scholar. In 1883 she married Thomas Miller of Buxton (entry 237). They had the following children :

1.3.4.2.1 Marian Maud Miller was baptised in Buxton in 1885 (entry 633).

1.3.4.2.2 Elsie Mary Miller was baptised in Buxton in 1887 (entry 669).

1.3.4.2.3 George Ernest Miller was baptised in Buxton in 1889 (entry 709).

1.3.4.2.4 Ethel Anna Miller was baptised in Buxton in 1891 (entry 745).

1.3.4.2.5 Frederick William Miller was baptised in Buxton in 1894 (entry 773).

1.3.4.3 Emmaline Coe was born about 1860 in Oulton and was baptised in 1874 in Buxton aged 11 (entry 434). In the 1871 census she was an 11 year old scholar. In 1883 she married Robert Denis Harner of Barningham (banns entry 229).

1.3.4.4 (William) Ernest Coe was born about 1863 in Oulton. he was baptised in Buxton in 1874 aged 11 (entry 435). In the 1871 census he was an 8 year old scholar. in the 1881 Census he was an 18 year old carpenter living with his parents in Buxton.

1.3.4.5 Thomas John Coe was born about 1866 in Oulton. He was baptised in Buxton in 1874 aged 8 (entry 436). In the 1871 census he was a 5 year old scholar. In the 1881 Census he was a 15 year old Shoemaker living with his parents in Buxton.

1.3.4.6 Herbert James Coe was born and baptised in 1868 in Buxton. In the 1871 census he was a 3 year old.

1.3.4.7 Ethel Anne Coe was born and baptised about 1873 in Buxton (412)and in the 1881 Census she was an 8 year old scholar living with her parents in Buxton. In 1892 there is an entry for a child in the parish baptisms but no mention of the father.

1.3.4.7.1 Ernest Albert Coe baptised in 1892 (entry 786).

1.3.4.8 Robert Coe baptised and died same day in 1875 (entry 441).

1.3.4.9 Herbert Frederick Coe baptised in Buxton in 1876 (entry 462).

1.3.4.10 Albert Ernest Coe was baptised in Buxton in 1882 (entry 567).

1.3.5 Thomas Keeler baptised 12^th August 1838, living with his parents in 1851 census. In the 1881 census there is a Thomas Keeler living at 98 Platt Street in St Pancras, London. He is aged 39 and may be this Thomas although there is a discrepancy in the ages of 4 year. He is a Police Sergeant. His wife is Elizabeth (born in Hingham) and they have the following children.

1.3.5.1 Lydia Keeler born 1866 in Spitalfields, Middlesex occupation given as upholsteress

1.3.5.2 Thomas Keeler born about 1868 in Spitalfields, Middlesex as a scholar

1.3.5.3 Minnie Keeler born about 1870 in Epsom, Surrey, scholar.

1.3.5.4 Annie Keeler born about 1872 in Islington, Middlesex, scholar.

1.3.5.5 Mary Keeler born about 1879 in St Pancras, Middlesex, scholar.

1.3.6 Robert Keeler baptised 14^th February 1841, living with his parents in 1851 census. In the 1881 census there is a Robert Keeler (born about 1841 in Oulton) living at Booton Road, Cawston. He was married to Elizabeth ? (aged 43) and his occupation was given as mole destroyer. They had the following children living with them in 1881 census :

1.3.6.1 Walter Keeler born about 1863 (Oulton), occupation in 1881 mole destroyer

1.3.6.2 Elizabeth A Keeler born about 1864 (Cawston), dressmaker in 1881.

1.3.7 Georgianna Keeler baptised 6^th September 1846, living with her parents in 1851 census.

1.4 John Keeler was born 6^th September 1809 and baptised 10^th September 1809 in Oulton. He married Hannah Jeary (born about 1813) on 3^rd November 1833 (IGI 8815331/50). In the 1851 census his occupation was Mole Destroyer. John Keeler died 27^th February 1884, and Hannah died 12^th October 1872 aged 57. Their gravestone is in Oulton churchyard (photo available)with the following inscription "O evil death, A loving wife and tender mother dear, Great was the loss to those she left behind, In heaven we hope we spend our years as a tale that is told". They had the following children who were all born in Oulton :

1.4.1 John Keeler baptised 5^th October 1834, living with his parents in 1851 census. In the 1881 census there is a John Keeler (born in 1834) married to a Sarah ?, living in Upgate on Common, Swannington. His occupation is given as Mole destroyer. They had the following children in Swannington :

1.4.1.1 George Keeler born about 1867, mole destroyer in 1881 census living with his parents.

1.4.1.2 William Keeler born about 1869, scholar in 1881 census living with his parents.

1.4.1.3 Mary Keeler born about 1873, scholar in 1881 census living with her parents.

1.4.1.4 Walter Keeler born about 1877, scholar in 1881 census living with his parents.

1.4.1.5 Susannah Keeler born about 1880, living with her parents in 1881 census.

1.4.2 William Keeler baptised 7^th January 1838, living with his parents in 1851 census.

1.4.3 Cornelius Keeler baptised 18^th August 1839, living with his parents in 1851 census.

1.4.4 Thomas Keeler baptised 9^th August 1841, living with his parents in 1851 census. In the 1881 Census there is a Thomas Keeler born in Owton about 1841 living at Salters Lane, Trimdon, Durham. He is a General Dealer. His wife is Mary An (Peacock),born in Kelloe Durham. According to Frank Peacock they had no children but were successful in business. In the 1891 census there is a 50 year old Thomas Keeler living on his own means in Oulton?. They both died in Hartlepool

1.4.5 George Keeler was baptised 11^th June 1843, living with his parents in 1851 census.( In the 1881 census there was a George Keeler born about 1846 living in neighbouring Horsford, his occupation was a mole catcher. His wife was Annie (aged 29 from Berghapton) and they had a son George W Keeler aged 3.)

1.5 Martha Keeler was born 21^st January 1812 and baptised 26^th January 1812 at Oulton. She married a William Coker of Oulton in 1839. In the 1851 census she was living with William and her family at White Horse Street in Fakenham. William Coker was a cordwainer. They had the following children :

1.5.1 Sophia Coker was born about 1842, living with her parents in 1851 census.

1.5.2 William Coker was born about 1844, living with his parents in 1851 census.

1.5.3 Samuel Coker was born about 1848, living with his parents in 1851 census.

1.5.4 Anna M Coker was born in 1850, living with her parents in 1851 census.

1.6 Maria Keeler was baptised 7^th August 1814 and married Samuel Frost on 4^th October 1836 (IGI 8815331/40). In the 1851 census they were living in West Road Oulton, Samuel was an agricultural labourer. They had the following children :

1.6.1 Sophia Frost was born about 1837, living with her parents in 1851 census.

1.6.2 Ann Frost was born about 1839, living with her parents in 1851 census.

1.6.3 Mary Frost was born about 1842, living with her parents in 1851 census.

1.7 Sophia Keeler was born 16^th April 1817 and baptised on the 25^th April.

1.8 William Keeler was baptised 25^th April 1819.

1.9 Henry Keeler was born in April 1829 and baptised on the 20^th April. He married Maria ? (born about 1820 in Cawston). In the 1851 census they were living in Oulton and he was an agricultural labourer, according to the parish records he later became Parish Clerk. In the 1881 census they were living in Oulton with their son William (aged 19) and grandson Charles Hutchinson (aged 6 months). In the 1891 census there is an entry for a 67 year old Henry Keeler a retired publican and accountant as the father in law of Robert Golding living in Oulton. Henry and Maria had the following children :

1.9.1 Henry Keeler was baptised 19^th march 1843, living with his parents in 1851 census. In the 1881 census Henry is married to Sarah Keeler from Corpusty and is living at 24 Middle Row, Plawsworth Durham. Henry is a 38 year old Coal Miner and his wife is 37. (In the parish records there are entries for two children born to Henry and Sarah Ann Keeler, they were Agnes Ann Keeler born 1^st October 1871 , and Robert Henry Keeler born 7^th September 1873 which supports the census entries)

1.9.1.1 Mary Keeler born about 1869 in Corpusty, a 12 year old scholar in the 1881 census.

1.9.1.2 Agnes Keeler born 1^st October 1871 in Oulton, a 9 year old scholar in 1881 census.

1.9.1.3 Robert Keeler born 7^th September 1873 in Oulton, a 7 year old scholar in 1881 census.

1.9.1.4 William Keeler born about 1876 in Nettlesworth, Durham, a 5 year old scholar in 1881 census.

1.9.1.5 Caroline Keeler born about 1879 in Nettlesworth, Durham, a 2 year old in 1881 census.

1.9.1.6 Roady Keeler (daughter) born in 1881 in Nettlesworth, Durham aged 1 month in 1881 census.

1.9.2 James Keeler was baptised 28^th July 1844, living with his parents in 1851 census. In the 1881 census he appears married to Louisa (born about 1849) his occupation was a brick layer living on Blickling Road, Oulton.They had the following children. In the 1891 Census they had moved to the neighbouring parish of Itterigham and James was still a brick layer.

1.9.2.1 Mimma (?) Keeler was born 2^nd April 1871, no record in 1881 census.

1.9.2.2 Minnie Keeler was born 17^th December 1872, no record in 1881 census.

1.9.2.3 Eli Keeler born 3^rd May 1874, living with parents in 1881 census as a scholar. In 1891 he was a 17 year old brick layer

1.9.2.4 Faith Keeler born 25^th June 1876, living with her parents in 1881 census as a scholar.In 1891 she was a 14 year old dress maker.

1.9.2.5 Eleanor Keeler was born 23^rd December 1878, and baptised on 5^th March 1876, no record in 1881 census.

1.9.2.6 Elial Keeler born 6^th July 1880, living with her parents in 1881 census. In the 1891 census he appears as Lionel aged 11

1.9.2.7 Alice Keeler born in the March quarter of 1886, in Itteringham, a 5 year old scholar in the 1891 census.

1.9.2.8 James Keeler appears as a 3 year old born in Itteringham in the 1891 census.

1.9.2.9 Harry Keeler appears as a 2 year old born in Itteringham in the 1891 census.

1.9.2.10 Edgar Keeler appears as a scholar in the 1891 census.

1.9.3 Sophia Keeler was born 29^th December 1845 and baptised on 8^th February, living with her parents in 1851 census.( In the 1881 census there is a grandson of Henry and Maria Keeler called Charles Hutchinson living at their house in Oulton. He was 6 months old and was born in Hellesdon, Norfolk. It is possible that this was Sophia’s son?)

1.9.4 William Keeler was born 20^th October 1847 and baptised 5^th December. No record in 1851 census.

1.9.5 George Keeler was born 11^th November 1849. No record in 1851 census. In the 1881 census there is a 30 year old George Keeler born in Oulton living at 6 & 8 Duke Street, Hedworth Monkton and Jarrow, Durham. He was Grocer and was married to Sophia who was 35 and born in Colthorpe, Norfolk. Henry, Mary and Eliza are mentioned but they are under the surname Jerry and aged 19, 16 and 12 so must be the result of a previous marriage

1.9.6 Rhoda Keeler was born 11^th April 1852.

1.9.7 Thomas Keeler was born 12^th March 1854. In the 1881 census there is a 27 year old Thomas Keeler born in Oulton living at 296 & 298 High Street, Hedworth Monkton & Jarrow, Durham. He was a coal carter and was married to Mary who was 20 years old from Sporle in Norfolk. There are no children mentioned

1.9.8 Mary Keeler was born 10^th February 1856.

1.9.9 John Keeler was born 11^th April 1858.

1.9.10 Cornelius Keeler was born 15^th April 1860.

1.9.11 William Keeler was born 29^th December 1861 (as this is the second William it suggests that the William born in 1847 had died?). He appears in the 1881 census living with his parents in Oulton. The following information comes from Dave Anderson, he married Phyllis Anne Cubitt (nee Daniels) who was born 14^th February 1862. She later became a ladies maid at Blickling Hall. William and Phylis emigrated to Canada on 26^th July 1886 aboard S.S.Polytnesian and arrived in Quebec on 4^th August. They had the following children :

1.9.11.1 Rhoda born about 1884 in Norfolk

1.9.11.2 Florence born about 1886 in Norfolk

1.9.11.3 Carrie Keeler date unknown

1.9.11.4 William Keeler date unknown, he later married Florence ? and they had the following children :

1.9.11.4.1 Bruce Keeler

1.9.11.4.2 Jack Keeler

1.9.11.4.3 Beryl Keeler

1.9.11.4.4 Audry Keeler

1.9.11.5 Ruth Keeler date unknown

1.9.11.6 Ernest Keeler born 11^th February year unknown. He married Hazel Wallace and they had the following children :

1.9.11.6.1 Susan Keeler

1.9.11.6.2 Gerry Keeler

1.9.11.6.3 Ralph Keeler

1.9.11.7 George William Keeler born 25^th December 1889, Windsor, Ontario. He worked for the Windsor Star and Detroit News for a number of years. He married Catherine Alidiath Berringer, who was born 5^th October 1890 in Windsor. They married 15^th June 1910 in the Salvation Army Citadel. They had two children :

1.9.11.7.1 Gordon Keeler born 4^th October 1914. Was involved in a motor car accident when young but survived. He worked for the Ford Motor Company for a number of years and was an airforce pilot in World War two. He married Francis Williams, who was born 28^th June 1920, on 20^th September 1941. They had two children :

1.9.11.7.1.1 Nancy Carol Keeler born 13^th July 1947

1.9.11.7.1.2 Larry Keeler born 31^st August 1948

1.9.11.7.2 Phyllis Georgina Keeler born 25^th January 1913 in Windsor, Ontario. Baptised 23^rd January 1949 at All Saint’s Church, Windsor. She married ? and died 11^th April 1994

1.9.12 Anna Keeler was born 31^st January 1864.

1.10 George Keeler was baptised 21^st December 1823. He married Harriet Field on 30^th December 1845. Harriet was born about 1825 in Oulton. In the 1851 census they were living in Oulton and his occupation was a shoemaker. In the 1881 census they were still living in Oulton, George was a farmer of 20 acres with 1 boy and a shoemaker, also in the house were their son George (aged 12), granddaughter Anne Keeler (aged 5), Robert Smithson (lodger) and Joseph Coe (Visitor, Game Keeper and armer). In the 1891 census they were living in Oulton and George was still a farmer. George died on 11^th January 1909 aged 85 and Harriet died on 19^th June 1893 aged 66, their gravestone is in Oulton churchyard (photo available). They had the following children :

1.10.1 Mary Keeler was born 21^st April 1846 and baptised 5^th March 1848, living with her parents in 1851 census.

1.10.2 Susannah Keeler was born 11^th January 1848 and baptised 5^th March 1848, living with her parents in 1851 census as Susan.

1.10.3 Ann Keeler was born 1^st December 1849 and baptised 3^rd February 1850, living with her parents in 1851 census. In the 1891 census she was a 40 year old general domestic servant (with her children Annie (15) School Teacher and Charles (7) scholar). She died 9^th November 1926 aged 76 and her gravestone is at Oulton Parish Church (photo available).

1.10.4 Elizabeth Keeler was born 27^th October 1851 and was baptised 7^th December 1851.

1.10.5 William Keeler was born 3^rd September 1854. (In the 1881 census there is a William Keeler aged 26 l iving at East Lodge Bylaugh with his wife Sarah, his occupation is given as Game Keeper, they had a 1 year old son called Frederick living with them).

1.10.6 Hannah Keeler was born 22^nd June 1856. In the 1881 census there is a 24 year old Hannah living as a servant to 91 year old Elizabeth Gervis living at Sidcot, Winscombe in Somerset which may be this Hannah. She married a ? Newland. She died 10^th May 1933 aged 76. Her gravestone is at Oulton Parish Church (photo available) with the inscription "Peace perfect peace, make them to be numbered with thy saints". (There is a birth entry in the Parish records for a Anna Sophia Keeler born 13^th December 1875 with the mother given as Hannah Keeler and no father, there is also another entry for Charles Keeler born 2^nd November 1884 again with the mother Hannah Keeler but no father, may be a link here?)

1.10.7 Sophia Keeler was born 8^th April 1860.

1.10.8 George Griffith Keeler was born 6^th December 1868. In the 1891 census George was a 22 year old farm servant. He died 6^th March 1928. His gravestone is at Oulton Parish Church with the inscription "Thy will be done "(photo available).