Sarah Starkey Mansfield 1827 - 1898

Sarah Starkey Mansfield (1827 - 1898)

Sarah Starkey Mansfield was born in July 1827 in Kegworth, Leicester, where she was later baptised on 25 July 1827. She was the eldest child of William Mansfield and Ann Starkey.

Sarah's parents disappear from records around 1830, however in 1841 we find Sarah - now just using the name Sarah Starkey - living with her grandmother at Mill Lane in Kegworth. Her grandmother is independent - living on the rents of a number of cottages left to her when her husband died. However young Sarah is employed as a Lace Worker.

On Apr 7 1844 Sarah gave birth to a daughter

Sarah Ann Starkey Born 1844. Died 1935. Married George William Bashford 1866

The baptismal record for this birth very confusing "Sarah Ann Starkey Born Apr 7 1844 Baptised July 23rd Parents William Mansfield & Ann." with the note under surname "the father Mansfield proving a married man". The fathers occupation is also "Joiner". Interestingly the names and occupation on this baptism are Sarah's parents. There are a couple of options to explain this

Sarah Starkey Mansfield has an affair with a married man of the name William Mansfield who is a joiner like her father - when she is aged 17 - and the use of the name Ann on the baptism is an administrative error
Sarah Starkey Mansfield intentionally uses erroneous information on the baptism and the parentage is unknown.
Sarah Ann Starkey is actually Sarah Starkey Mansfields sister and Sarah and Thomas adopt her and raise her as their own, this could explain why there are no Fulleloves appearing on DNA testing. NB Sarah's Mother Ann would have only been 35 at the time. But Sarah Ann is described as Sarahs daughter on both the 1851 and 1861 census

On 28 Feb 1846 Sarah married Thomas Fullelove in Kegworth. The marriage was by Banns - which had been previously read on 5 and 19 Sept - where Sarah is no longer using the name Mansfield. The marriage is announced in several local papers. Thomas was noted as being from Radcliff on Soar in Nottinghamshire. He was born in 1823 the seventh child of Abraham Fullelove and Mary Elltinton.

Sarah and Thomas had five children :

Mary Fullelove Born 1848. Died 1925. Married Richard Fox 1868 and Richard Shaw Watson
Thomas Fullelove Born 1850. Died 1912. Married Margaret Wallace 1872
Emma Fullelove Born 1853. Died ?. Married Henry Gardiner
Ann Fullelove Born 1855. Died 1927. Married John Wallace
George Fullelove Born 1858. Died 1928. Married Emma Mitchell

The family appear to be very mobile over the next 18 years with Thomas employed making reservoirs:

1846 to 1850 - it appears the family was living in the Ratcliffe / Kegworth area as the childrens birth are recorded there
1851 Census - the family is living in Cradden Brook, Tintwistle, Mottram, Cheshire - Thomas is working as a farm labourer and they now have 3 children - Sarah, Mary and Thomas. Sarah Ann is record as Sarah Fullelove
1853 - 1855 - it appears the family was living in Sheffield, Yorkshire as the final two childrens births are recorded there.
1861 Census they are living at Dowry St, Accrington, Lancashire - Thomas is working as a labourer and they have 6 children. Sarah Ann is recorded as Sarah Starkey

In 1850 Sarah's grandmother passes away, and under the terms of her grandfathers will - and if the assumption that her mother is deceased - Sarah should have funds from the sale of the cottages in Kegworth.

... I give and devise all those my four messuages cottages or tenements with the outbuildings gardens and appurtenances there to belonging an all other my real estate whatsoever situate and being at the top of Mill Lane in Kegworth aforesaid in the several tenures of myself, Henry Young, Robert Osborn and Mary Edan unto John Starkey of Kegworth aforesaid Maltster and Robert Osborn of the same place Brewer their heirs and assigns to and for the several uses trusts and purposes following (that is to say)
Upon trust that they my said trustees or the survivor of them his executors or administrators do and shall permit and suffer my daughter Ann Marnsfield (now the wife of William Marnsfield of Kegworth aforesaid Joiner) after the decease of my said wife to have receive and take the rents issues and profits of the said messuages and hereditaments for and during the term of her natural life and from and immediately after her decease upon further trust that they my said trustees or the survivor of them his executors or administrators shall and do as soon as conveniently may be after the decease of my said daughter Ann Marnsfield sell and dispose of the same hereditaments for the best price or prices that they can get or obtain for the same and do and shall pay and divide the money arising from such sale unto and equally amongst the children or only child of my said daughter Ann Marnsfield which shall be living at the time of her decease...

In 1862 Thomas left the family in England, travelling to Australia aboard the Queen of Colonies. He has been sponsored by The Queensland Cotton Co. He sold his land order and started working as a road contractor in Ipswich. Thomas business prospers over the next 25 years and his name appears regularly in the local newspapers.

Sarah Ann and their children followed him 15 months later in February 1864 aboard the Warren Hastings which departed from Southhampton on 27 February 1864 and arrived in Brisbane on 20 June 1864.

The family first lived in the area known as Little Ipswich which was the area of early urban settlement. Now part of West Ipswich it was the area between central Ipswich and One Mile Bridge over the Bremer River. The family moved to Basins Pocket some time around ?

Not long after moving to Basins Pocket that Sarah sets up a local store - which she continued to operate through to her death.

In October 1880 Thomas starts the construction of a 4 room house for the family at Basin Pocket "WANTED, TENDERS, till the 15th, for BUILDING a FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE. Apply to THOMAS ,FULLELOVE, Basin Pocket, where all information can bo obtained "

Thomas died on 30 December 1891. His probate was advertised 15 February 1892, where he is noted as a freeholder with an estate - valued at £1869 - left to his wife Sarah Fullelove.

His family placed rememberance notices for a number of years

Queensland Time 29 Dec 1894 - FULLELOVE.—In loving remembrance of my loving husband, who departed this life December 30th, 1891. Call not back the dear departed, Anchored safe, where storms are o'er. On the border land we left him, Soon to meet and part no more. Far beyond this world of changes— Far beyond this world of care— We shall find our missing loved one In our Father's mansion fair. Inserted by his loving wife, Sarah Fullelove
Qld Time Sat 28 Dec 1895 - FULLELOVE.—In memory of Thomas Fullelove, sen., who departed this life on December 30th, 1891. Born into the world above, They our happy brother greet ; Bear him to the throne of love, Place him at the Saviour's feet. Jesus smiles and says, " Well done, Good and faithful servant, thou ; Enter and receive thy crown ; Reign with Me triumphant now." [Inserted by his loving wife, Sarah Fullelove.

Sarah gets the house reshingled in 1896 "TENDERS are invited for SHINGLING a Four-Roomed HOUSE (Split Pine Shingles), at Basin Pocket, by SATURDAY Next, October 24th. Lowest Tender not necessarily accepted. Mrs. FULLELOVE, Basin Pocket Store, Ipswich."

In 1897 Sarah sold one of the parcels of land left to her by her husband

No., of Plaint 410 of 1896.
- SARAH FULLELOVE v. SAMUEL TRUEMAN.
TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED.
Take notice, that a Warrant of Execution has been issued upon a Judgment, obtained by the Plaintiff in the above action, and that all Defendant's right, title, and Interest (if any) of, in, and to, all that pieces or parcels of Land, situated in the country of Stanley, parish of South Brisbane, containing 14 perches, being subdivision 191 of eastern suburban allotment 79, and being the whole of the land described in Certificate of Title No. 88904, Vol. 593, Folio 144 (subject to .Mortgage No. 216101 to secure £200 at 9 per cent, and under which there is due about £150)
Will he sold by the Bailiff of the above Court, by public auction, at Lennon's Hotel, George street, Brisbane, on MONDAY, the 15th day of February, 1897, at 12 o'clock .'noon, unless this Execution is previously , satisfied.
Dated this twenty-eighth day of January, 1897.
L.B. W. H. CARVOSSO, Registrar.
J. B. Price, Solioitor for Plaintiff, Queen Street Brisbane

Sarah became unwell some time in late January 1898 and died 13 February 1898. She was remembered in an obituary published in The Queensland Time on the day of her funeral

Queensland Time, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser, Tues 15 Feb 1898 pg 4

DEATH OF MRS. T. FULLELOVE.
THE many friends of Mrs. T. Fullelove, sen., of Basins Pocket, will regret to learn of her death, which took place at her residence on Sunday afternoon last. About fortnight ago she was attacked by the prevailing dengue fever, and, though everything was done for the aged lady, she became seriously ill at the latter portion of last week. On Friday and Saturday she took a fit, from which she never rallied, passing quietly away a few minutes after 5 o'clock on the day named. Dr. M'Donald was unremitting in his attention to her during her illness.

Mrs. Fullelove was a very old resident of Ipswich, having lived here for about thirty five or thirty-six years. At first she resided in West Ipswich, but, so far back as 1864, she opened a store in the Pocket, which she had carried on ever since. She leaves a grown-up family of six--two sons and four daughters all of whom are well-known citizens–and about thirty grand-children and some nine great-grand-children. Mrs. Fullelove, who was seventy years of age, was for a considerable number of years a prominent member and worker in connection with the Basin Pocket Primitive Methodist Church. She was highly respected by the Church adherents and other friends, and her loss will be keenly felt in the Basin Pocket.

The funeral takes place this morning, leaving the Pocket at 11 o'clock.

She was buried at Ipswich Cemetary on 15 February 1898. The family published a thank you announcement the following Saturday

Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser Sat 19 Feb 1898

THANKS,

THE Family of the late Mrs. THOMAS FULLELOVE beg to tender their HEARTFELT THANKS to all those Kind Friends who, in various ways, showed their sympathy on the occasion of her death, and especially to Dr. MACDONALD for his kindly and skilled treatment during her illness.

Her will was probated on 1 April March 1898 to Thomas Sampson Hawkins - as executor. In her will she leaves property to her children:

Mary Watson - subdivision 15 of allotment 81, county of Stanley, parish of Ipswich
Sarah Ann Bashford - subdivision 8 of allotment 82 (near Ipswich) and subdivision 8 of allotment 81, country of Stanley parish of Ipswich
Thomas Sampson Hawkins, the younger - Subdivision 4 of allotment 62 (near Ipswich). Subdivision 14 of allotment 81, county of Stanley, parish of Ipswich ; subdivision 191 of eastern suburban allottment 79, county of Stanley, parish of South Brisbane ; and portion 474 county of Churchill, Parish of Brassall

The family appear to be dedicated to their mother placing remembers notices for a number of subsequent year

Queensland Time Saturday 11 Feb 1899

FULLELOVE.—In loving memory of Mrs. Sarah Fullelove, who departed this life February 13, 1898. Released from sorrow sin, and pain, And freed from every care ; By angels' hands to heaven conveyed, To rest for ever there. [Inserted by her daughter, Mrs. G. Bashford.]
FULLELOVE.—In loving memory of our dear mother, Sarah Fullelove, who departed this life February 13th, 1898. We miss thee from our home, dear mother ; We miss thee from thy place— A shadow o'er our life is cast ; We miss the sunshine of thy face. (Inserted by her sorrowing son and daughter, Thomas and Maggie Fullelove.]
FULLELOVE.—In loving memory of our dear mother, Sarah Follelove, who departed this life at Basin Pocket, Ipswich, on February 13th, 1898. Had He asked us, well we know, We should cry, " Oh, spare this blow ;" Yes, with streaming eyes should pray, Lord we love her, let her stay. (Inserted by her loving son and daughter, John and Ann Wallace.

Queensland Times Tuesday 14 Feb 1899

FULLELOVE.—In loving memory of our dear mother, Sarah Fullelove, who departed this life February 13, 1898. The face we love it now lies low ; Her fond true heart is still ; The hand that often clasped in ours Lies now in death's cold chill. Inserted by her loving son and daughter, [George and Emma Fullelove.]

Qld Times - Tuesday 12 Feb 1901

FULLELOVE.—In loving memory of my dear mother, Sarah Fullelove, who departed this life on February 18, 1898. "Short and sudden was her call, She, so dearly loved by all ; But, oh ! how sweet the promise given To meet with her again in heaven." [Inserted by her loving daughter.]

FULLELOVE.—In loving memory of our dear mother, Sarah Fullelove, who departed this life February 13th, 1899. Short was the call she had from above, Not a word to her loved ones could say. Her eyes closed in death as a babe in its sleep. And she silently passed away." [Inserted by her loving daughters, Mrs. S. A. Bashford and Mrs. A. Wallace.]

Qld Times Thursday 13 Feb 1902

FULLELOVE.—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Sarah Fullelove, who departed this life February 13th, 1898. For many years our family chain Was firmly linked together ; But oh, that chain is broken now, Some links have gone for ever. [Inserted by her loving daughter.]
FULLELOVE.—In loving remembrance of our dear mother, Sarah Fullelove, who departed this life February 13th, 1898. Sudden was her death to us, A great surprise to all ; When God did say come home to-day, Could we refuse His call. [Inserted by her loving daughters, Sarah Ann Bashford and Ann Wallace, and grand children.]

Qld Times - Saturday 14 Feb 1903

FULLELOVE.—In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother, Sarah Fullelove, who departed this life February 13, 1898. " Gone, but not forgotten." [Inserted by her loving Daughter and Grand-daughter.]

Sarah Starkey Mansfield (1827 - 1898)

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