Brief Life History of Ann
When Ann Bidgood was born on 21 March 1824, her father, Abraham Bidgood, was 28 and her mother, Agnes Gillard, was 27. She married William Besley in 1854, in Devon, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. She lived in Halberton, Devon, England, United Kingdom for about 10 years and Tiverton, Devon, England, United Kingdom for about 20 years. She died on 14 June 1894, at the age of 70.
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- Ann Besley, "England and Wales Census, 1891"
- Anne Bidgood, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Ann Bidgood in entry for William Besley, Yeoman, "England, Devon and Cornwall Marriages, 1660-1912"
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1830
Eclectic Period (Art and Antiques).
1833 · The Factory Act Restricts Child Labor
The Factory Act restricted the hours women and children could work in textile mills. No child under the age of 9 were allowed to work, and children ages 9-13 could not work longer than 9 hours per day. Children up to the age of 13 were required to receive at least two hours of schooling, six days per week.
1843
Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.
Name Meaning
English (Devon and Somerset): nickname from Middle English bidden, bid(en) + God meaning ‘pray God’. Compare Bedgood .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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