The christening of George Osmond is listed in the parish registers of Bicester (FHL Book #: British, 942.57/B1, K29ce, Vol.2, p.207), which states that he was christened on 6 March 1808 as "George [the] son [of] George and Ann Osmond".
In September 2009, the Osmond Family Organization of Utah obtained a copy of the death certificate of George Osmond from England, which stated that he died at the age of 52 years of "Diseased Bladder [and] Exhaustion" on 1 December 1860, at Sheep Street, Bicester, and that he was a "Solicitor".
The burial of George (Sr.) Osmond is listed in the Monumental Inscriptions (published in April 1992) for St. Edburg, Bicester, Oxfordshire, England (FHL Microfiche # 6400193), and states that George Osmond was buried in plot # 273 and that (in 1992) his "tomb [was] half buried". The Monumental Inscription reads: "Sacred to the Memory of George Osmond Esq. who departed this life on the 1st day of December 1860. Aged 52 years." In 2009, the gravestone of George (Sr.) Osmond at St. Edburg, Bicester, Oxford, England, was located and photographed by Kathryn and Jim Stout (professional genealogists in Lancashire, England); and in 2010 the gravestone was visited and again photographed by James (Jimmy) A. Osmond (of Utah). Photographs of George Osmond's gravestone and other related items are in possession of the Osmond Family Organization of Utah.
In the 1841 Census, George Osmond is listed as being about 35 years old (born about 1807-1811), born in Oxfordshire, England, an "Attorney" and residing with his mother "Ann" (about 61 years old) in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England.
In the 1851 Census, George Osmond is listed as being about 44 years old (born about 1807), born in Bicester, Oxfordshire, unmarried and working as a "Solicitor", while residing in the household of Wellington and Ann (Osmond) Ellis located at: 4 White Rock, St. Mary Magdalen, Hastings, Sussex, England. Note: Ann (Osmond) Ellis was the younger sister of George Osmond.
Research Note: September 2009:
The IGI lists two additional children for George Osmond and Nancy Ann Canham: Henry Canham Osmond, supposedly born in "1849" in "Woolwich, Kent"; and James Canham Osmond, supposedly born in "1851" in "Woolwich, Kent". This information was submitted to the IGI in 1958 by James Arthur Osmond (1882-1965), a grandson of George Osmond and Nancy Ann Canham. However, no information--such as family documents or historical references or sources--have ever been found to support these two IGI submissions. In fact, it may be that the submission for "Henry Canham Osmond" was a mistake for "Robert Henry Canham Flight"--who was born on 21 August 1847 in London as the son of Hanson Flight and Nancy Ann Canham.Research Note: December 2011:
In December 2011, MEG stated the following: "The Northampton Mercury newspaper of Saturday, August 26, 1837, shows a George Osmond, Esq., of 34 Threadneedle Street, London, involved in the selling of Freehold and Leasehold Estates that were to be sold by auction in Bicester, Oxfordshire. This supports the conclusion that the George Osmond who was born in Bicester in 1808, was the same George Osmond who was in London in 1837, and that he was the father of George Osmond Jr., who was christened in 1837 at St. Matthew, Bethnal Green, London."Historical Note: The family history book "George Osmond and Family Pioneers" (1980's, p.2-3) states that George Osmond Jr.'s (1837-1913) "father was George Osmond, the attorney.... George Sr. was born in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England, and died December 1st, 1860, while residing at Sheep Street, Market End, Bicester, England.... Rumors are that the Osmond family was one of considerable wealth and high social standing. George Sr. seems to have alienated himself to some extent from the family traditions, perhaps a free spirit seeking self expression. Who knows. The records do not give the answer. Indications are that he was 'cut off' from what normally would have been his inheritance. Whether he ever received it or not is still in question. He, George Sr. apparently established a law practice at Bicester, as certain documents from that area bear his signature and reference is made to him in that capacity. It is said that he had a 'good bit' of money and we do find Nancy living in her own home and caring for her family, yet no reference is made to him at this time."
Historical Note: The family history book "George Osmond and Family Pioneers" (1980's) states that when George Osmond (1837-1913) joined the LDS Church in 1850, his "relatives and friends all turned against him. His mother pleaded with him to give up this new strange religion, but to no avail. His relatives felt bitter toward him and accused him of disgracing the family name. ...To his surprise he [George Osmond] was never able to convert any of his relatives to the truth of the Gospel. ...It was said that George broke his mother's heart when he joined up with the 'Deluded Mormons.' He grieved to cause her sorrow, but he could not give up what he believed to be the truth. ...George gave up family and friends, financial security, and even his mother, who was living alone at the time he left to come to America. ...George parted from his relatives, his mother, his brothers and sister, in bitterness. They said, 'We don't want to see or hear from you until you have left the Mormons.' Records show that his mother soon repented and would have been happy to hear from her son in America" (pages 4-5). Also, in his LDS mission diary entry dated November 13, 1884, George Osmond wrote: "The trip to Brighton will remain in my memory as long as life lasts. I saw the house where my mother died. My brother and sister told me many anecdotes of her which proved that 'Her son in America' as she ever loved to call me, was always uppermost in her mind and affections. God bless her and grant that I may yet be able to prove to her how much I love her. I did not visit her grave. It may have been weakness, but I felt I would rather not."
In the 1871 Census, "Anne Flight" is listed as being about 64 years old (born about 1807), born in Woolwich, Kent, a widow and lodger, who was living off "Income from rent of houses", and residing at: 60 Albion Hill, Brighton, Sussex, with Edward and Margarett Barns.
The death of "Nancy Flight" is listed in the online FreeBMD as having taken place during October-December 1876 in the district of Brighton (Volume 2b, Page 129).
The burial site of Nancy Ann Canham Flight is located in Woodvale Cemetery on Lewes Road in Brighton, Sussex, England. Nancy is buried in Plot # 17649 in Woodvale Cemetery. Unfortunately, no gravestone is visible as her plot area is now covered by grass (2009).
Research Note, April 2008: MEG, a professional genealogist, stated the following in April 2008: "George Osmond married in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 31 October 1868, and stated at that time that he was the son of George Osmond and Nancy Ann Canham. This George we know was born out of wedlock. Nancy Ann Canham married Hanson Flight in 1828 and never married George Osmond. We actually find George with the last name of Flight in a later baptism record and in the 1851 British Census as learning a trade as a shipwright in the Woolwich area."
Research Note: The online FreeBMD contains the 1876 death listing of "Nancy Flight".
Historical Note: The family history book "George Osmond and Family Pioneers" (1980's, p.3) states that "George [Osmond's] mother Nancy [Canham], was fairly well educated and desired George should have a good education...."
Historical Note: The family history book "George Osmond and Family Pioneers" (1980's) states that when George Osmond (1837-1913) joined the LDS Church in 1850, his "relatives and friends all turned against him. His mother pleaded with him to give up this new strange religion, but to no avail. His relatives felt bitter toward him and accused him of disgracing the family name. ...To his surprise he [George Osmond] was never able to convert any of his relatives to the truth of the Gospel. ...It was said that George broke his mother's heart when he joined up with the 'Deluded Mormons.' He grieved to cause her sorrow, but he could not give up what he believed to be the truth. ...George gave up family and friends, financial security, and even his mother, who was living alone at the time he left to come to America [in 1854]. ...George parted from his relatives, his mother, his brothers and sister, in bitterness. They said, 'We don't want to see or hear from you until you have left the Mormons.' Records show that his mother soon repented and would have been happy to hear from her son in America" (pages 4-5). Also, in his LDS mission diary entry dated November 13, 1884, George Osmond wrote: "The trip to Brighton will remain in my memory as long as life lasts. I saw the house where my mother died. My brother and sister told me many anecdotes of her which proved that 'Her son in America' as she ever loved to call me, was always uppermost in her mind and affections. God bless her and grant that I may yet be able to prove to her how much I love her. I did not visit her grave. It may have been weakness, but I felt I would rather not."
Marriage Notes for George Osmond Sr. and Nancy Ann Canham-452
Research Note by the Osmond Family Organization in October 2009: No evidence has been found that George Osmond and Nancy Ann Canham were ever married. The IGI does list a marriage date for George Osmond and Nancy Ann Canham of "1835" in "Hackney, London", but this marriage date was probably an estimate as it was submitted by an LDS patron (after 1991) who only listed the supposed year they were married with no reference or source to back it up. Also, the IGO contains an LDS proxy marriage sealing for George Osmond and Nancy Ann Canham, which was done on 6 May 1939 in the LDS Logan Temple.
Historical Note: The family history book "George Osmond and Family Pioneers" (1980's, p.1-2) states that George Osmond (1837-1913) had a "twin brother John" and that they "were born in London, England, May 23rd, 1836" [which could have been 1837]. Also, George Osmond "remembers the time his father brought home two broad rimmed sailor hats, the wind blew them off and the boys, George and John, ran down the street after them. At the age of seven, the boys had measles which caused the death of John. George tells of the night when their nice new house burned to the ground and all that was saved was John's body. George indicates in his diary that he knew and associated with the other children as he refers to his sister Rosebelle and his brothers Henry and James. He mentions their being together as children but details are lacking."
Research Note, May-September 2008: Some family sources and the IGI have suggested that George Osmond (1836-1913) also had a twin brother, John Osmond. However, according to Lynne D. Osmond (of: 120 Alessandra Ct., Apt. 104, Frederick, MD., 21702-4022) there is "no evidence of a twin to George Osmond (1836-1913). ...I think--but will never be able to prove--that there was a John Flight, and he and George Osmond were brought up together and have been referred to [by some family members] as twins."
LDS Ordinance Report: Genealogical information about John Osmond is listed in FHL Film # 457501 (Special Collections), and was supplied in the late 1950's by Lucy Osmond (of: 357 Center Street, Salt Lake City, Utah) based on information from James Arthur Osmond and from "correspondence [with] Somerset House, London, England". Lucy Osmond's record stated that John Osmond was born on 23 May 1836 in Hackney, London, and that he was a "twin" to George Osmond.
Research Notes Prior to 2008:
The following notes for his family were given to me (Olive Osmond) by Lenna Mae Jacobson Cook, 250 J. Street #7, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401 (Rulon brought them to me 7/3/87).
Manuscript of Peter J. C. Jacobson; family record book Temple records in possession of Mrs. Annie Jacobson Foote, 16771 Lake Matthews Drive, Perris, California, 92370, Biographical sketch of Frederick Jacobson and his wife, in possession of Lenna J. Cook, 450 J. Street, Apt #7, Idaho Falls, Idaho Endowment House Records No. 2734 Book G; also E.H. #2671 Page 89.Historical Note: Frederick Jacobsen was a Mormon Pioneers, as follows (in FS PID#: KWJ5-VFX):
In 1862, Frederick and Elizabeth (Pedersen) Jacobson of Denmark immigrated to Utah. They were among 570 individuals who left Florence (now Omaha), Nebraska, on 27 July 1862, in the "Joseph Horne Company, and with 52 wagons traveled across the Plains and arrived in Salt Lake City on 1 October 1862.
(See: https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/companyDetail?companyId=159)
Historical Note: Elizabeth Pederdatter (Pedersen) was a Mormon Pioneer, as follows (in FS PID#: LZJ7-R3S):
In 1862, Frederick and Elizabeth (Pedersen) Jacobson of Denmark immigrated to Utah. They were among 570 individuals who left Florence (now Omaha), Nebraska, on 27 July 1862, in the "Joseph Horne Company, and with 52 wagons traveled across the Plains and arrived in Salt Lake City on 1 October 1862. (See: https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/companyDetail?companyId=159)
Marriage Notes for Frederick Jacobsen and Elizabeth Pedersdatter-454
The marriage of Frederick Jacobsen and Elizabeth Pedersen was re-confirmed when this couple were personally sealed in the Endowment House (Salt Lake City, Utah) on 7 June 1869. At the time of their (living) sealing, they stated that Frederick Jacobsen was born on 3 March 1820 in Hjorring, Denmark, and that Elizabeth Petersen was born on 3 December 1825 in Elling, Hjorring, Denmark. (See FHL "Special Collections" Film # 1149515, page 294.)
Historical Note: William Thomas VanNoy was a Mormon Pioneer, as follows (in FS PID#: KW87-TSL):
"William Thomas Van Noy [of Missouri]…lived in the state of Missouri until he was 22 years of age. He started with a company of emigrants to California at the time of the gold rush in 1849. They traveled by way of Salt Lake City and while there he became very ill and could not go on. The saints being very hospitable he was taken in and cared for by [a Latter-day Saint family. On] December 18, 1850, he was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints."
(See: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=17655814)
Historical Note: Agnes Birrell was a Mormon Pioneer, as follows (in FS PID#: KWN2-7LP):
In 1859, Agnes Birrell of Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland immigrated to Utah. She was in the "8th Handcart Company" and listed as "Agnes Birrell" in the George Rowley Company, and was among 235 individuals-along with 60 handcarts and 8 wagons--that began their journey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha), on 7-10 June 1859, and who traveled across the Plains and arrived in Salt Lake City on 4-6 September 1859.
(See: https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/companyDetail?lang=eng&companyId=17)
Historical Note: Isaac Hawk Vail was a Mormon Pioneer, as follows (in FS PID#: KWJB-WPC):
Isaac Hawk Vail of Illinois may have traveled to Utah in 1851 in the Morris Phelps Company--which had about 77 people and begin its journey on 9 June 1851 from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs) and arrived in Salt Lake City between 26 September and 1 October 1851. Isaac's travel to Utah is mentioned in his sister's obituary.
(See: https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/pioneerDetail?lang=eng&pioneerId=54138)
Historical Note: Tyresha Ann Beeler was a Mormon Pioneer, as follows (in FS PID#: KWJ8-WPZ):
"Tyresha Ann Beeler Vail [of Indiana]…came across the plains [in 1852] with ox teams when she was eight years old. She was married [in 1857] to Issac H. Vail when she was 14 years old. To this union seven children were born."
(See: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=24221187)
Tyresha Ann Beeler traveled across the Plains in the John B. Walker Company--which had about 258 individuals when it began its journey on 26-30 June 1852 from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs). The company arrived in the Salt Lake City on 2-7 October 1852.
(See: https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/pioneerDetail?lang=eng&pioneerId=10243)
The christening of George Osmond is listed in the parish registers of Bicester (FHL Book #: British, 942.57/B1, K29ce, Vol.2, p.142), which states that he was christened on 15 October 1745.
The burial of George Osmond is listed in the parish registers of Bicester (FHL Book #: British, 942.57/B1, K29ce, Vol.2, p.181), which states that he was buried on 16 October 1821 at the age of 75 (born about 1746).
Research Notes Prior to 2008:
There was some question about his age when he married Ann PHILLIPS; however, the information is correct. He was about 62 when he married her.
Sources of information: 1. PRs Bicester, Oxford, Eng. (by corr). 2. CR for Death info. (by corr) 1842. 3. Will of George Osmond 1860,PPR. 4. Death Record 1860 for child 1, George, at Bicester 5. Death Record 1864 for child 2, Mrs. Ann Ellis at Weston-Super-Mare.Research Note: August 2009:
It appears that George Osmond (1745-1821) had several occupations during his life of 76 years. For example, he was listed as a "Draper" in the 1814 christening of his fourth child, William Osmond, and also on the 1842 death certificate of his wife, Ann. He was additionally listed as an "Esquire" in the 1821 newspaper account of his death (which appeared in the Jackson's Oxford Journal of October 13, 1821 and that read: "On Wednesday last, died at Bicester, in the 76th year of his age, George Osmond, Esq., who so fulfilled the duties of husband, father and friend, as to obtain the esteem of all who knew him"), and as a "Gentleman" in his Will which was proved on 2 January 1822 (FHL Film # 156244).Rsearch Note: December 2011:
In December 2011, MEG, stated that following: "The Northampton Mercury newspaper of Saturday, April 19, 1788, and the Jackson's Oxford Journal of April 12, 1788, show that George Osmond and John Osmond were part of the Bicester Provident Society of Bicester, Oxfordshire (which Society was established on April 5, 1788). John Osmond (1743-1805) was on the Committee and George Osmond (1745-1821) was a Treasurer."
In September 2009 and August 2012, the Osmond Family Organization obtained a copy of the death certificate of "Ann Osmond" from England, which stated that she died when she was about 64 years old from "Natural Decay" on 26 February 1842 in Market End, Bicester, and that she was the "Widow of George Osmond, [a] Draper". Also, although Anne left no will, an Administration was made dated 26 February 1842.
A death entry in the online British Newspaper Archive states the following: On the 26th [of Feb. 1842], at Bicester, Oxon, in the 64th year of her age, Ann, relict of the late George Osmond, Esq."
Research Notes Prior to 2008:
Ann Phillips married George Osmond in Bicester parish Oxford county 25 November 1807 by license. George was much older than Ann. Ann was recorded in the marriage record as being a spinster of Bicester, yet no christening for her was found in the Bicester parish registers. However, her christening was located in the nearby parish of Stoke Lyne, 21 November 1779. Her parents were Joseph Phillips and Hannah Ashton.In the 1841 Census, "Ann Osmond" is listed as being about 61 years old (born about 1780), born in Oxfordshire, England, and living "Ind"[Independently] with her son, George Osmond, an Attorney (about 30 years old) in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England.
Marriage Notes for George Osmond and Anne Phillips-504
The marriage of George Osmond and Ann Phillips is listed in the "Oxfordshire Marriage Index: 1538-1837" by the Oxfordshire Family History Society, p.73, which states that this couple was married in Bicester on 25 December 1807.
The christening of John Osmond is listed in the parish registers of Bicester (FHL Book #: British, 942.57/B1, K29ce, Vol.2, p.212), which states that he was christened on 4 July 1811.
In the 1841 Census, "John Osmond" is listed as being 28 years old (born about 1813), NOT born in Hampshire, England, working as an "Assistant", and residing in the home of Charles Jones (age 36)--who was a "Surgeon"--and his wife, Anabella (age 35), at: High Street, Alton, Hampshire, England. Note: In 1841, John Osmond was an "Assistant" to a "Surgeon" in Alton, Hampshire. When John Osmond died in 1848 he was listed as being a "Surgeon" in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The travel distance between Alton and Bicester is about 69 miles.
In September 2009, the Osmond Family Organization obtained a copy of the death certificate of John Osmond from England, which stated that he died on 23 March 1848 at the age of 36 years old (born about 1812) at Sheep Street, Bicester Market Lane in Bicester, Oxfordshire, from "Affliction of the Stomach [for] 7 months"; that he was a "Surgeon"; and that the informant of his death was "Ann Powell [who was] Present at [his] Death [at] Bicester Market Lane".
Some of the genealogical information on this individual(s) and/or event was provided by Lynne D. Osmond (2008): 120 Alessandra Ct., Apt. 104, Frederick, MD., 21702-4022.
The birth and parentage of Hanson Flight is listed in the IGI (via Patron submission).
The death of Hanson Flight is listed in the online FreeBMD.
In February 2009, MEG obtained a copy of the death certificate of Hanson Flight from England, which stated that Hanson Flight died on 29 October 1858 at "15 Upper King Street" in "St. Mary in the Parish of St. George in the East" in the "County of Middlesex", England, at about the age of 50 years (born about 1808), and that his occupation was "Collecting Clerk to a Draper", and that he died of "Cancer in the Neck, 8 months". The informant was Elizabeth Masters.
In the 1841 Census, Hanson Flight is listed as being about 30 years old (born about 1811), born in Middlesex, and working as a Draper, and residing with "Maria".
In the 1851 Census, Hanson Flight is listed as being about 44 years old (born about 1807), born in Stratford, Essex, and residing with his wife, Martha, and their daughter, Martha.
In the 1871 Census, "Anne Flight" is listed as being about 64 years old (born about 1807), born in Woolwich, Kent, a widow and lodger, who was living off "Income from rent of houses", and residing at: 60 Albion Hill, Brighton, Sussex, with Edward and Margarett Barns.
The death of "Nancy Flight" is listed in the online FreeBMD as having taken place during October-December 1876 in the district of Brighton (Volume 2b, Page 129).
The burial site of Nancy Ann Canham Flight is located in Woodvale Cemetery on Lewes Road in Brighton, Sussex, England. Nancy is buried in Plot # 17649 in Woodvale Cemetery. Unfortunately, no gravestone is visible as her plot area is now covered by grass (2009).
Research Note, April 2008: MEG, a professional genealogist, stated the following in April 2008: "George Osmond married in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 31 October 1868, and stated at that time that he was the son of George Osmond and Nancy Ann Canham. This George we know was born out of wedlock. Nancy Ann Canham married Hanson Flight in 1828 and never married George Osmond. We actually find George with the last name of Flight in a later baptism record and in the 1851 British Census as learning a trade as a shipwright in the Woolwich area."
Research Note: The online FreeBMD contains the 1876 death listing of "Nancy Flight".
Historical Note: The family history book "George Osmond and Family Pioneers" (1980's, p.3) states that "George [Osmond's] mother Nancy [Canham], was fairly well educated and desired George should have a good education...."
Historical Note: The family history book "George Osmond and Family Pioneers" (1980's) states that when George Osmond (1837-1913) joined the LDS Church in 1850, his "relatives and friends all turned against him. His mother pleaded with him to give up this new strange religion, but to no avail. His relatives felt bitter toward him and accused him of disgracing the family name. ...To his surprise he [George Osmond] was never able to convert any of his relatives to the truth of the Gospel. ...It was said that George broke his mother's heart when he joined up with the 'Deluded Mormons.' He grieved to cause her sorrow, but he could not give up what he believed to be the truth. ...George gave up family and friends, financial security, and even his mother, who was living alone at the time he left to come to America [in 1854]. ...George parted from his relatives, his mother, his brothers and sister, in bitterness. They said, 'We don't want to see or hear from you until you have left the Mormons.' Records show that his mother soon repented and would have been happy to hear from her son in America" (pages 4-5). Also, in his LDS mission diary entry dated November 13, 1884, George Osmond wrote: "The trip to Brighton will remain in my memory as long as life lasts. I saw the house where my mother died. My brother and sister told me many anecdotes of her which proved that 'Her son in America' as she ever loved to call me, was always uppermost in her mind and affections. God bless her and grant that I may yet be able to prove to her how much I love her. I did not visit her grave. It may have been weakness, but I felt I would rather not."
Marriage Notes for Hanson Flight and Nancy Ann Canham-452
The marriage of Hanson Flight and Nancy Canham is listed in the parish register for St. Michael, Crooked Lane, London (FHL Film # 535713), which stated that the marriage was by "Licence" and took place on 10 June 1827, and that Hanson Flight was a Bachelor and Minor "of this parish" and that "Jane Flight [a] Widow [was the] natural mother of said [Hanson Flight, a] minor", and that Nancy Canham was a Spinster "of this parish of Greenwich in the County of Kent". The marriage was witnessed by John Eaton and Sarah Smith.
The online "London Examiner" newspaper--incorrectly dated as 16 March 1828--contains the following marriage announcement: "On the 10th instant [10 June 1827], at St. Michael's, Mr. Hansen Flight, second son of the late Mr. J. Flight, of Westham Abbey-mills, to Miss Ann Canham, of Blackheath, Kent".
In addition, this marriage is also listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program).
Some of the genealogical information on this individual(s) and/or event was provided by Lynne D. Osmond (2008): 120 Alessandra Ct., Apt. 104, Frederick, MD., 21702-4022 (Phone: 301-694-0056). Her Email: ct65as@yahoo.com.
Robert Henry (Hy) Canham (Canhan) Flight
The birth and christening of Robert Henry Canham Flight is listed in the parish register of St. Mary, Newington, Surrey, as provided by MEG, a professional genealogist in Salt Lake City, Utah, in November 2009.
In September 2009, Lynne Osmond stated: "At [the parish church of] St. Mary, Newington, Surrey, the adult baptism of Robert Henry Canham Flight [is listed as], 17 February 1869, [and his] birth [as] 21 August 1847.
In the 1881 Census, Robert Hy. Flight is listed as being about 33 years old (born about 1848), born in London, Middlesex, England, unmarried and working as a "Solicitors Clerk, Unemployed" while residing at 214 Western Road, Brighton, Sussex, England.
In the 1891 Census, Robert H.C. Flight is listed as being about 45 years old (born about 1846), born in St. George in The East, Midlesex, single and "Living on own means" while residing with his sister, Rosabella (Flight) Croker, at: 7 Bedford Hill Road, St. Mary, London, England.
In the 1901 Census, "Robert Henry Canhan Flight" is listed as being about 54 years old (born about 1847), born in London, Middlesex, single and "Living on own means" while residing with his sister, Rosabella (Flight) Croker, at: 39 Egremont Place, St. Mary, Brighton, Sussex, England.
In February 2009, MEG obtained a copy of the death certificate of Robert Henry Canham Flight from England, which stated that Robert Henry Canham Flight died on 10 May 1917 at "3A Rymer Road" in "south Croydon, Croydon Co., England, at about the age of 68 years (born about 1849), and that his occupation was a "Solicitors Clerk", and that he died of "Syncope from exastion with a dilated heart". The informant was Thomas Jackson, Coroner.
In December 2009, Lynne Osmond stated that "Robert Henry Canham Flight and Rosabelle [Flight] Croker are buried in the same grave as their mother Nancy, in Brighton."
Historical Note: A copy of a letter send by "R.H.C. Flight" of "15 Wymdham Street, Marine Parade, Brighton, England", on "18 May 1897" to George Osmond (then in the United States) was published in the 1980's book "George Osmond and Family Pioneers", page 526. In the letter, R.H.C. Flight states that "Rosabelle and I are in fairly good health tho of course not feeling as young as we used to. We have been in Brighton some years and have a nice house a few doors from the sea and parade and ar still engaged in letting apartments. ...I have sold the house at Balham that you saw us in...."
The christeninng of Elizabeth White is listed in the IGI.
Research Notes Prior to 2008:
The following notes for his family were given to me (Olive Osmond) by Lenna Mae Jacobson Cook, 250 J. Street #7, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401 (Rulon brought them to me 7/3/87).
Manuscript of Peter J. C. Jacobson; family record book Temple records in possession of Mrs. Annie Jacobson Foote, 16771 Lake Matthews Drive, Perris, California, 92370, Biographical sketch of Frederick Jacobson and his wife, in possession of Lenna J. Cook, 450 J. Street, Apt #7, Idaho Falls, Idaho Endowment House Records No. 2734 Book G; also E.H. #2671 Page 89.Historical Note: Frederick Jacobsen was a Mormon Pioneers, as follows (in FS PID#: KWJ5-VFX):
In 1862, Frederick and Elizabeth (Pedersen) Jacobson of Denmark immigrated to Utah. They were among 570 individuals who left Florence (now Omaha), Nebraska, on 27 July 1862, in the "Joseph Horne Company, and with 52 wagons traveled across the Plains and arrived in Salt Lake City on 1 October 1862.
(See: https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/companyDetail?companyId=159)