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     Edward John Tapscott was born on 8 June 1874 at Milendella, Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia. He was the son of Samuel Tapscott and Harriet Phillis.
He married Lillia Martha Meakins.
He married Mary Meakins.
Edward died on 28 June 1950 at Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia, at age 76. His body was interred in July 1950 at St Johns Anglican Cemetery, Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia. Headstone reads: ".... her beloved husband (Lillia), who died 28 June 1950, aged 75 years.²

     Eli Tapscott was born circa 1858 at Moorlynch, Somerset, England, (Aged 23 at time of 1881 Census).¹ He was the son of Robert Vincent Tapscott and Ann Hucker.
Eli Tapscott appeared in the 1861 UK census - "Son."²
Eli Tapscott appeared in the 1881 UK census - "Son; Unmarried; Groom."¹
He married Matilda Chinn at Bridgwater, Somerset, England, circa June 1883.³
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 UK census - "Groom & Gardener."⁴
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 UK census - "Working Gardener."⁵
He was listed as head of household in the 1911 UK census - "Assisting in Business (Confectionary)."⁶

     Elizabeth Ann Tapscott was born circa December 1859 at Puriton, Somerset, England, (Aged 22 at time of 1881 Census). She was the daughter of Robert Vincent Tapscott and Ann Hucker.
Elizabeth Ann Tapscott appeared in the 1861 UK census - "Daughter."¹
Elizabeth Ann Tapscott appeared in the 1881 UK census - "Servant; Unmarried."²
She married Walter Peirce at Bridgwater, Somerset, England, circa December 1885.³
Elizabeth Ann Tapscott appeared in the 1891 UK census - "Wife."⁴
Elizabeth Ann Tapscott appeared in the 1901 UK census - "Wife."⁵
Elizabeth died circa June 1902 at Bridgwater, Somerset, England.⁶

     Ella Tapscott was born circa March 1889 at Bridgwater, Somerset, England.¹ She was the daughter of Fred Tapscott and Emma Rawlings.
Ella Tapscott appeared in the 1891 UK census - "Daughter."²
Ella died on 20 February 1892 at Bridgwater, Somerset, England. Cause of Death: Scarlet Fever.^3,4

     Ella Maud Tapscott was born circa 1884 at High Ham, Somerset, England, (Aged 17 at time of 1901 Census). She was the daughter of Alfred Frederick Tapscott and Elizabeth Jennings.
Ella Maud Tapscott was baptized on 19 October 1884 at High Ham, Somerset, England.
Ella Maud Tapscott appeared in the 1891 UK census - "Daughter."¹
Ella Maud Tapscott appeared in the 1901 UK census - "Daughter; Unmarried."²
Ella married Albert Miles, son of Mary Anne (?), circa 1906.
Ella Maud Tapscott appeared in the 1911 UK census - "Wife; Assistant."³

     Elsie Lillian Tapscott was born circa 1899 at NSW, Australia. She was the daughter of Samuel Joseph Tapscott and Mary Brooks.

     Emily Blanche Tapscott was born on 7 December 1887 at Hundred of Oladdie, SA, Australia. She was the daughter of Fredrick Robert Phillis Tapscott and Mary Anne Polden.
She married Sam Luckraft at At Home, Hundred of Oladdie, SA, Australia, on 23 July 1913.
Emily died on 22 July 1967 at Orroroo, SA, Australia, at age 79. Her body was interred in July 1967 at Orroroo Cemetery, Orroroo, SA, Australia.

     Emily Jane Tapscott was born in 1835 at Isle Brewers, Somerset, England, (NB. 1841 Census shows age as 6, whilst the 1881 & 1891 Census records age as 40 and 50 respectively). She was the daughter of Jane Tapscott.
Emily Jane Tapscott was baptized on 15 June 1835 at High Ham, Somerset, England. Baptism recorded as "daughter of Jane Tapscott, Single Woman."²
Emily Jane Tapscott appeared in the 1841 UK census.³
Emily Jane Tapscott appeared in the 1851 UK census - "Visitor (Name recorded as Emily Groves)."⁴
Emily Jane Tapscott appeared in the 1861 UK census - "Niece; Dairymaid (Name recorded as Emily Groves)."⁵
Emily Jane Tapscott appeared in the 1881 UK census - "Niece; Unmarried; Domestic Help (Name recorded as Emily Groves)."⁶
Emily Jane Tapscott appeared in the 1891 UK census - "Niece; Farmer (Age recorded as 50; name as Emily Groves)."⁷
Emily died in May 1893. Cause of Death: Breast Cancer. Her body was interred on 8 May 1893 at St Andrews Church, High Ham, Somerset, England. Burial Register recorded "Emily Jane Tapscott alias Groves".⁸
It appears Emily was raised by her grandparents Robert and Elizabeth Tapscott. She was illegitimate and baptised in the name "Emily Jane Tapscot"t. Burial register is marked "Emily Jane Tapscott alias Groves" - most census records also show her surname as "Groves".

     Ernest Tapscott was born circa 1884 at High Ham, Somerset, England, (Aged 16 at time of 1901 Census). He was the son of Alfred Frederick Tapscott and Elizabeth Jennings.
Ernest Tapscott was baptized on 19 October 1884 at High Ham, Somerset, England.
Ernest Tapscott appeared in the 1891 UK census - "Son."²
Ernest Tapscott appeared in the 1901 UK census - "Son; Worker."³
He was the informant for Sarah Tapscott's death at Henley, High Ham, Somerset, England, on 30 March 1906.⁴
Ernest Tapscott appeared in the 1911 UK census - "Son; Single; Farmer's Son Working On Farm."⁵
He was the informant for Alfred Frederick Tapscott's death at Henley, High Ham, Somerset, England, on 1 November 1918.⁶
Ernest Tapscott was a farmer at Howe's Farm (per Kelly's Directory of Nether, Low and High Ham 1939) circa 1939.

     Ernest Albert Tapscott was born circa 1887 at Oladdie, SA, Australia. He was the son of Samuel Joseph Tapscott and Mary Brooks.
He married Ethal M Watson.
Ernest died at NSW, Australia.

     Esther Harriet Tapscott was born on 16 October 1885 at Near Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia. She was the daughter of Thomas Henry Phillis Tapscott and Eliza Fisher. She was a student on 22 May 1893. School: Rye School. Eshter admission to the Rye School at Walloway was 22/5/1893, her date of leaving was 24/10/1896. Esther then returned to school on 27/6/1898 and left on ?/8/1901, to assist at home. Esther went up to grade 4..
She married Richard James Fogden.
Esther died on 6 October 1945 at Orroroo, SA, Australia, at age 59. Her body was interred in October 1945 at Orroroo, SA, Australia.

     Ethel Maude Tapscott was born on 30 January 1894 at Coomooroo, SA, Australia. She was the daughter of Thomas Henry Phillis Tapscott and Eliza Fisher.
She married Harold Andrew Brooks.
Ethel died on 10 March 1973 at Orroroo, SA, Australia, at age 79. Her body was interred on 11 March 1973 at Orroroo Cemetery, Orroroo, SA, Australia. L/Gov. Cemetery Register- Record No 1787, Plot No C109, Lease No 338, Burial No 1,150.

     Etty Ann Tapscott was born on 26 November 1891 at Hundred of Oladdie, SA, Australia. She was the daughter of Fredrick Robert Phillis Tapscott and Mary Anne Polden.
She married Arthur Cecil Copley Brook on 11 November 1920.
Etty died on 17 October 1982 at Centennial Park at age 90.

     Florence Emma Tapscott was born circa January 1887 at Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales, (Aged 14 at time of 1901 census).¹ She was the daughter of Amos Tapscott and Hannah Maria Pear.
Florence Emma Tapscott appeared in the 1891 UK census - "Daughter."²
Florence Emma Tapscott appeared in the 1901 UK census - "Daughter."³
She married Gomer Jones in September 1910.⁴
Florence died. Cause of Death: TB.⁴

     Florrie Tapscott was born circa 1885 at High Ham, Somerset, England, (Aged 26 at 1911 UK Census).
Florrie Tapscott appeared in the 1911 UK census - "Cousin; Single; Helping on Farm and Dairy."¹

     Frank Otson Tapscott was born on 19 October 1926 at Kilkenny, SA, Australia. He was the son of Wilfrid Rawlings Tapscott and Daisy Theresa Wilkins.
He married Dorothy Beryl Burfitt at Adelaide, SA, Australia, on 14 October 1949.
Frank died on 26 December 1980 at Victor Harbor, SA, Australia, at age 54.

     Fred Tapscott was born on 17 July 1850 at Shapwick, Somerset, England, (Aged 30 at time of 1881 census). He was the son of Robert Vincent Tapscott and Ann Hucker.
Fred Tapscott appeared in the 1851 UK census - "Son."²
Fred Tapscott appeared in the 1861 UK census - "Grandson; Scholar."³
He married Emma Rawlings at Wembdon Church, Wembdon, Somerset, England, circa September 1875.⁴
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 UK census - "Builder."⁵
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 UK census - "Builder."⁶
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 UK census - "Retired Builder."⁷
He was listed as head of household in the 1911 UK census - "Retired Builder."⁸
The 1911 UK Census records that Fred and Emma had 9 children, 6 of whom were alive at the time of the census. Ella is one that had died before this date, but who were the other two?.
Fred died in 1941 at Bridgwater, Somerset, England.
Frederick was a builder of reknown in Bridgwater, building several large properties one of which he lived in with his family. He and his partner were given the contract to repair one of the vestries of Wembdon Church, Bridgewater, and he married there in a double wedding with his wife's sister Eliza, marrying his partner, Mr Harris.

     Fred Merrit Tapscott was born on 18 October 1924 at Kilkenny, SA, Australia. He was the son of Wilfrid Rawlings Tapscott and Daisy Theresa Wilkins.
He married Norma Violet Gill at Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Fred died on 29 March 1969 at Woodville, SA, Australia, at age 44.

     Frederick Tapscott was born circa 1822 at High Ham, Somerset, England, (Aged 59 at time of 1881 Census). He was the son of Robert Tapscott and Elizabeth Holway.
Frederick Tapscott was baptized on 6 January 1826 at High Ham, Somerset, England.¹
Frederick Tapscott appeared in the 1841 UK census.²
Frederick Tapscott appeared in the 1851 UK census - "Son."³
Frederick Tapscott appeared in the 1861 UK census - "Brother; Farmer 100 Acres employing 2 men and 1 boy."⁴
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 UK census - "a Farmer of 100 Acres, employing 2 Men."⁵
Frederick died on 28 February 1889.⁶ His body was interred on 7 March 1889 at St Andrews Church, High Ham, Somerset, England.⁷

     Fredrick Tapscott was born on 10 August 1896 at Hundred of Oladdie, SA, Australia. He was the son of Fredrick Robert Phillis Tapscott and Mary Anne Polden.
He married Malva Whitman Shaw at Orroroo, SA, Australia, on 8 June 1927.
Fredrick died on 19 February 1977 at Orroroo, SA, Australia, at age 80.

     Fredrick Robert Phillis Tapscott was born on 18 October 1856 at South Rhine, Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia. He was the son of Samuel Tapscott and Harriet Phillis.
He married Mary Anne Polden at Orroroo, SA, Australia, in 1882.
Fredrick Robert Phillis Tapscott was a Farmer & Grazier.
Fredrick died on 29 January 1941 at Orroroo, SA, Australia, at age 84. His body was interred in February 1941 at Orroroo Cemetery, Orroroo, SA, Australia.

     George Phillis Tapscott was born on 11 July 1867 at Milendella, Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia. He was the son of Samuel Tapscott and Harriet Phillis.
He married Emma Maria Knowles at Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia, on 30 April 1908.
George Phillis Tapscott was a Gardener.
George died on 18 October 1947 at Angaston, SA, Australia, at age 80. His body was interred in October 1947 at Angaston, SA, Australia. (In an umarked grave).
Conflicting death dates, 18/11/1947 according to Barossa Council.

     Gertrude Tapscott was born in 1887 at Bridgwater, Somerset, England.² She was the daughter of Fred Tapscott and Emma Rawlings.
Gertrude Tapscott appeared in the 1891 UK census - "Daughter."³
Gertrude Tapscott appeared in the 1901 UK census - "Daughter."⁴
Gertrude Tapscott appeared in the 1911 UK census - "Daughter; Single; Private School Teacher."⁵
Gertrude died in 1974 at Bridgwater, Somerset, England.

     Gertrude Millicent Tapscott was born on 22 May 1913 at Semaphore, SA, Australia. She was the daughter of Wilfrid Rawlings Tapscott and Daisy Theresa Wilkins.
On 7 August 1951 her name was legally changed to Gertrude Millicent Gregory . Gertrude cohabited with Ted Gregory as his 'wife' until March 1969 when she married him. Until this time, he was married to his first wife until her death.
She married William Edwin Gregory at Adelaide, SA, Australia, on 28 March 1969.
Gertrude died on 8 May 2000 at Bedford Park, SA, Australia, at age 86.

     Gomer Roy Tapscott was born on 9 October 1919 at 8 Dyke Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales.¹ As of 9 October 1919, Gomer Roy Tapscott was also known as Roy Tapscott. He was the son of Arthur Vincent Tapscott and Henrietta Rhoda Louisa Stowell. He ended military service in October 1946.
He married Patricia Willeyes Wallace at The Baptist Chapel, Bridgwater, Somerset, England, on 17 July 1948.²
Roy Tapscott was a Postal & Telegraph Officer at The Post Office on 17 July 1948.²
Roy Tapscott was a witness at John Brent Tapscott and Penelope Anne Cross's wedding at Croydon Registry Office, Croydon, Surrey, England, on 28 May 1982.³
He was the informant for Arthur Vincent Tapscott's death East Reach Hospital at Taunton, Somerset, England, on 18 April 1983.⁴
He was the informant for Henrietta Rhoda Louisa Stowell's death at Friarn Place, Bridgwater, Somerset, England, on 24 October 1987.⁵
He was the informant for Marjorie Hannah Elizabeth Tapscott's death at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, England, on 30 November 1994.⁶
Roy died on 2 April 2010 at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, England, at age 90. Cause of Death: I(a) Urinary Tract Infection, II Cerebrovascular Disease.⁷
Roy Tapscott was cremated on 16 April 2010 at Taunton Deane Crematorium, Taunton, Somerset, England.⁸
His ashes were dispersed on 19 April 2010 at Morganians Rugby Club ground, Bridgwater, Somerset, England.

     Harold James Tapscott was born on 24 January 1921 at Kilkenny, SA, Australia. He was the son of Wilfrid Rawlings Tapscott and Daisy Theresa Wilkins.
Harold died on 18 July 1923 at Kilkenny, SA, Australia, at age 2. Cause of Death: Meningitis.

     Harold James Tapscott was born on 13 May 1876 at Bridgwater, Somerset, England.² He was the son of Fred Tapscott and Emma Rawlings.
Harold James Tapscott appeared in the 1881 UK census - "Son."³
Harold James Tapscott appeared in the 1891 UK census - "Son; Scholar."⁴
Harold James Tapscott appeared in the 1901 UK census - "Lodger; Grocer Shopkeeper."⁵
He married Elizabeth Mary Trayhurn at The Baptist Chapel, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England, in 1909.
Harold James Tapscott and Elizabeth Mary Trayhurn emigrated on 7 July 1910 from Bristol, England, on the ship "Royal Edward" of the Royal Line Canadian Northern Steamships Limited Steamship Line.⁶
Harold died in August 1932 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at age 56. His body was interred in August 1932 at Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Harold started his grocery business in Bridgwater, Somerset, and moved to Thornbury Gloucestershire in 1907. There he bought Crossways Grocery, a store at a rural crossroads just outside the small town.
The family sailed to Berlin (now Kitchener) Ontario, Canada, and lived there for 2 1/2 years before going to Toronto where they settled permanently. In Toronto his first job was with the first Loblaw's Store to open in Toronto. He later went to work for Cowan's Chocolates which was to be taken over by Rowntrees of England. However, the Great Depression meant he was laid off along with many others and he died shortly afterwards.

     Harriett Tapscott was born on 10 April 1869 at Milendella, Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia. She was the daughter of Samuel Tapscott and Harriet Phillis.
She married Adolphus Phelps at Mt Pleasant, SA, Australia, on 6 November 1912.²

     Harriot Elizabeth Tapscott was born on 10 August 1884 at Hundred of Oladdie, SA, Australia. She was the daughter of Fredrick Robert Phillis Tapscott and Mary Anne Polden.
She married Francis Frederick Smedley at 'Oladdie' via Orroroo, SA, Australia, on 10 August 1910.
Harriot died on 4 November 1960 at Bordertown, SA, Australia, at age 76. Her body was interred in November 1960 at Salisbury, SA, Australia.

     Henry Tapscott was born circa 1807 at Culmstock, Devon, England. He was the son of Robert Tapscott and Elizabeth Holway.
First believed to have been baptised in Culmstock Independent chapel in 1807, repeated baptism with siblings in 1815, Isle Brewers, Somerset.
Henry Tapscott was baptized on 20 August 1815 at Isle Brewers, Somerset, England.²
Henry Tapscott appeared in the 1841 UK census.³
Henry Tapscott appeared in the 1851 UK census - "Son; Farmers Son."⁴
He married Mary Ann Gooding at Taunton, Somerset, England, in 1855.⁵
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 UK census - "Farmer 100 Acres employing 2 men and 1 boy."⁶
Henry died on 20 April 1868 at High Ham, Somerset, England.⁷ His body was interred on 25 April 1868 at St Andrews Church, High Ham, Somerset, England.⁸
1861 Census shows Henry as "Married", but his wife is not shown. Separate census for a couple of doors away shows his wife (Mary Ann) recorded as "Married; Farmers Wife" living with their two children (Alfred and Anna).