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     Job Tapscott was born circa 1801 (Aged 51 at time of emigration).
He married Jane (?).
Job Tapscott was a Farmer (per Passenger list at time of emigration) on 10 March 1852.
Job Tapscott emigrated on 10 March 1852 from Bridgwater, Somerset, England.¹

     John Tapscott was born circa 1815 at High Ham, Somerset, England, (Aged 46 in 1881 Census). He was the son of Robert Tapscott and Elizabeth Holway.
John Tapscott was baptized on 4 January 1818 at Isle Brewers, Somerset, England.¹
John Tapscott appeared in the 1841 UK census.²
He married Rachel Wallis at High Ham, Somerset, England, on 9 November 1843.³
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 UK census - "Farmer of 18 Acres."⁴
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 UK census - "Farmer, 30 Acres employing 1 man and 1 boy."⁵
John died circa August 1863 at High Ham, Somerset, England. His body was interred on 8 August 1863 at St Andrew's Church, High Ham, Somerset, England.⁶

     John Tapscott was born circa 1845. He was the son of Job Tapscott and Jane (?).
John Tapscott emigrated on 10 March 1852 from Bridgwater, Somerset, England.¹

     John Vincent Tapscott was born circa 1853 at Othery, Somerset, England, (28 at time of 1881 Census).¹ He was the son of Robert Vincent Tapscott and Ann Hucker.
John Vincent Tapscott appeared in the 1861 UK census - "Son; Scholar."²
John Vincent Tapscott appeared in the 1881 UK census - "Lodger; Unmarried; Carpenter."¹
He married Hannah Davis at Salford, Lancashire, England, circa 1887.
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 UK census - "Joiner."³
John died circa 1927 at Bolton, England.⁴

     Leslie Edward Tapscott was born on 20 April 1914. He was the son of George Phillis Tapscott and Emma Maria Knowles.
Leslie died on 22 July 1962 at age 48.

     Lionel Rawlings Tapscott was born on 21 October 1907 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He was the son of Wilfrid Rawlings Tapscott and Jessie James.
He married Winifred Fisher at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, in 1935.
Lionel died on 23 March 2001 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, at age 93.
Lionel was brought up by his mother, a talented musician who gave lessons to support her family and also played and sang at Gloucester Cathedral. He enlisted in the Royal Berkshire Regiment while still under age (15) and was serving in India by the time he was 16. He trained as a wireless technician and continued in that work on being de-mobbed after the second World War which he served in India, Burma and Europe, achieving the rank of Staff Seargeant.

     Malachi Groves Tapscott was born on 22 August 1872 at Milendella, Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia. He was the son of Samuel Tapscott and Harriet Phillis.
Malachi died on 1 May 1902 at Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia, at age 29. His body was interred in May 1902 at St. Johns Anglican Cemetery, Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia.

     Malachi Meakins Tapscott was born on 30 March 1909 at Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia. He was the son of Edward John Tapscott and Lillia Martha Meakins.
He married Mavis Greening at Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia, on 23 February 1935.
Malachi died on 13 July 1985 at Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia, at age 76. His body was interred in July 1985 at St. Johns Anglican Cemetery, Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia.

     Marjorie Hannah Elizabeth Tapscott was born on 25 November 1920 at 54 Hastington Road, Brighton, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Vincent Tapscott and Henrietta Rhoda Louisa Stowell.
She married Bill Sealey circa 1942.²
She married John van Niekerk circa 1952.²
She petitioned the court at Keetmanshoop, South West Africa to become a citizen at Pretoria, South Africa, on 25 September 1961.³
She married Robert Frederick Gratton circa 1968.²
She made a will on 2 August 1985.⁴
Marjorie died on 30 November 1994 at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, England, at age 74. Cause of Death: Bronchopneumonia, Subacute intestinal obstruction and Multiple small bowel adhesions.⁵
She was cremated at Taunton Crematorium, Taunton, Somerset, England, on 3 December 1994.²

     Mary Tapscott was born circa 1832 (Aged 9 at time of 1841 Census). She was the daughter of Robert Tapscott and Mary Perry.
Mary Tapscott appeared in the 1841 UK census.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Tapscott was born on 11 March 1890 at Coomooroo, SA, Australia. She was the daughter of Thomas Henry Phillis Tapscott and Eliza Fisher.
Mary died on 24 March 1893 at Coomooroo, SA, Australia, at age 3. Her body was interred in March 1893 at Orroroo Cemetery, Orroroo, SA, Australia.

     May Tapscott was born circa 1890 at Bridgwater, Somerset, England, (Aged 11 at time of 1901 Census).¹ She was the daughter of Eli Tapscott and Matilda Chinn.
May Tapscott appeared in the 1891 UK census - "Daughter."²
May Tapscott appeared in the 1901 UK census - "Daughter."³

     Melville Harry Tapscott was born on 29 December 1910. He was the son of James Phillis Tapscott and Isabella Masters.
He married Lorna May Marshall at Adelaide, SA, Australia, circa 1938.
Melville died on 24 April 1964 at age 53.

     Millicent Tapscott was born circa March 1883 at Bridgwater, Somerset, England.² She was the daughter of Fred Tapscott and Emma Rawlings.
Millicent Tapscott appeared in the 1891 UK census - "Daughter; Scholar."³
Millicent Tapscott appeared in the 1901 UK census - "Daughter."⁴
Millicent died in 1958 at Bridgwater, Somerset, England.

     Murial Isabel Tapscott was born on 18 May 1908 at Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia. She was the daughter of James Phillis Tapscott and Isabella Masters.
She married William Gilbert Inkster at Anglican Church, Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia, on 15 February 1936.
Murial Isabel Tapscott was a Primary Teacher and taught her four children at home.
Murial died on 22 August 2002 at Port Lincoln, SA, Australia, at age 94.

     Pamela Faye Tapscott was born circa 1948 at Parkside, SA, Australia. She was the daughter of Fred Merrit Tapscott and Norma Violet Gill.
Pamela died circa 1948 at Parkside, SA, Australia.

     Pearl Tapscott was born on 10 August 1896 at Hundred of Oladdie, SA, Australia. She was the daughter of Fredrick Robert Phillis Tapscott and Mary Anne Polden.
She married Clifford Howard Gibb on 29 September 1921.
Pearl died on 17 November 1991 at Orroroo, SA, Australia, at age 95. Her body was interred in November 1991 at Orroroo Cemetery, Orroroo, SA, Australia.

     Percy Tapscott was born in 1882 at High Ham, Somerset, England.¹ He was the son of Alfred Frederick Tapscott and Elizabeth Jennings.
Percy Tapscott was christened on 15 October 1882 at High Ham, Somerset, England.²
Percy Tapscott appeared in the 1891 UK census - "Son."³

     Phoebe Tapscott was born circa 1815 at Culmstock, Devon, England, (Aged 65 at time of 1881 Census). She was the daughter of Robert Tapscott and Elizabeth Holway.
Phoebe Tapscott was baptized on 20 August 1815 at Isle Brewers, Somerset, England.¹
She married Philip Westlake Lavis at High Ham, Somerset, England, on 2 December 1834.
Phoebe Tapscott appeared in the 1841 UK census.²
Phoebe Tapscott appeared in the 1851 UK census - "Wife."³
Phoebe Tapscott appeared in the 1881 UK census - "Wife."⁴
Phoebe died in August 1890 at High Ham, Somerset, England. Her body was interred on 20 August 1890 at St Andrew's Church, High Ham, Somerset, England.⁵

     Robert Tapscott was born circa 1775 at Culmstock, Devon, England.
He married Elizabeth Holway at Culmstock, Devon, England, on 30 March 1806.^2,3
Robert Tapscott was a Farmer in Culmstock, Devon and High Ham, Somerset.
He was listed as head of household in the 1841 UK census - "Farmer."⁴
Robert died on 2 November 1845 at High Ham, Somerset, England. Cause of Death: Gradual Decay.⁵ His body was interred on 9 November 1845 at St Andrew's Church, High Ham, Somerset, England.^6,7
Robert moved with his wife to High Ham, Somerset where they farmed. It would appear likely that he and Elizabeth raised their daughter Jane's eldest child, Emily Jane. She was living with them on the 1841 census named Emily Jane but no surname or relationship given. Another of Jane's daughters also lived with them, Isabela. Isabella moved back with her parents, but Emily Jane is still with her grandmother on the 1851 census (as a "Visitor") but this time with the surname Groves.

     Robert Tapscott was born in 1852 at High Ham, Somerset, England.¹ He was the son of John Tapscott and Rachel Wallis.
Robert was not recorded in the 1861 census at his parents home - did he die as a young child?

     Robert Tapscott was born circa 1810 (Aged 31 at time of 1841 Census).
He married Mary Perry on 27 March 1832.
He was listed as head of household in the 1841 UK census.¹

     Robert James Garfield Tapscott was born on 19 March 1906 at Glen Dower Farm, Near Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia. He was the son of James Phillis Tapscott and Isabella Masters.
He married Edith Myrtle Crane at Pinnaroo, SA, Australia, on 19 December 1931.
Robert James Garfield Tapscott was a School Teacher.
Robert James Garfield Tapscott was ill with Polio.
Robert died on 7 May 1978 at Gawler, SA, Australia, at age 72.

     Robert Vincent Tapscott was born circa 1822 at Shapwick, Somerset, England.² He was the son of Robert Tapscott and Elizabeth Holway.
Robert Vincent Tapscott was baptized on 6 January 1826 at High Ham, Somerset, England.³
He married Ann Hucker at The Sion Chapel, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, England, on 28 October 1848.²
Robert Vincent Tapscott was a Wheelwright on 28 October 1848.²
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 UK census - "Carpenter."⁴
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 UK census - "Carpenter."⁵
Robert Vincent Tapscott was a Carpenter on 21 July 1861.⁶
Robert died in March 1866 at Shapwick, Somerset, England. Cause of Death: Fever after falling from horse into stream.⁷ His body was interred in March 1866 at Puriton, Somerset, England.
Robert was a carpenter and wheelwright, and also an itinerant preacher. He had suffered from asthma for some years and when his horse slipped while crossing a stream in 1866, throwing Robert into the water, he caught a chill and died at the age of 44 shortly before the birth of his son.

     Robert Vincent Tapscott was born on 12 March 1866 at Puriton, Somerset, England, (Aged 15 at time of 1881 Census - born shortly after his fathers death).^2,1 He was the son of Robert Vincent Tapscott and Ann Hucker.
Robert Vincent Tapscott appeared in the 1881 UK census - "Son; Clerk Colliery Office."²
Robert Vincent Tapscott appeared in the 1891 UK census - "Son; Single; Brokers Clerk."³
Robert Vincent Tapscott appeared in the 1901 UK census - "Son; Single; Confectionary Salesman."⁴
Robert died on 28 May 1906 at Dorset County Asylum, Charminster, Dorset, England, at age 40. Cause of Death: Brain Haemorrhage.^1,5

     Ronald Rawlings Tapscott was born on 1 March 1919 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Harold James Tapscott and Elizabeth Mary Trayhurn.
He married Annie Lucinda Corcoran.
Ronald died on 15 October 2003 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at age 84. His body was interred circa October 2003 at Allenwood United Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

     Roy Percival Tapscott was born circa 1889 at SA, Australia. He was the son of Samuel Joseph Tapscott and Mary Brooks.
He married Ruby Judd.
Roy died at Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia.

     Samuel Tapscott was born circa 1824 at High Ham, Somerset, England. He was the son of Robert Tapscott and Elizabeth Holway.
Samuel Tapscott was baptized on 2 April 1825 at High Ham, Somerset, England.³
Samuel Tapscott appeared in the 1841 UK census.⁴
Samuel Tapscott emigrated on 20 March 1849 from Plymouth, Devon, England, on the ship "Sir Edward Parry" (575 tons, Captain B.D. Freeman, from London 9th March 1849 & Plymouth 20th March 1849) arriving at Port Adelaide, South Australia on 21st June 1849.⁵
He married Harriet Phillis at St Georges Church (C of E), Gawler, SA, Australia, on 6 November 1854.^6,1
Samuel died on 1 November 1899 at Parkside, Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia. His body was interred circa November 1899 at St. Johns Anglican Cemetery, Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia.

     Samuel Tapscott was born circa 1838. He was the son of Job Tapscott and Jane (?).
Samuel Tapscott emigrated on 10 March 1852 from Bridgwater, Somerset, England.¹

     Samuel George Tapscott was born on 16 May 1883 at at home, Oladdie, SA, Australia. He was the son of Fredrick Robert Phillis Tapscott and Mary Anne Polden.
He married Olive Maud Davill at Oladdie, SA, Australia, on 21 February 1912.
Samuel died on 13 June 1951 at Orroroo, SA, Australia, at age 68.