Brief Life History of Eliza
When Eliza Griffiths was born in 1830, in Yarmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, her father, William Griffiths, was 46 and her mother, Ann Fryer, was 40. She married Joseph Biddlecombe in 1850, in Yarmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 5 daughters. She died in January 1907, in Calbourne, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 77.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Eliza? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (43)
- Eliza Biddlecomb, "England and Wales Census, 1881"
- Eliza Griffiths, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Eliza Griffiths, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
Spouse and Children
Children (9)
+4 More Children
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (13)
+8 More Children
World Events (6)
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.
1854 · The Crimean War
The Crimean War was fought between Russia and an alliance of Britain, France, Sardinia and Turkey on the Crimean Peninsula. Russia had put pressure on Turkey which threatened British interests in the Middle East.
Name Meaning
Welsh (Glamorgan and western England): Anglicized form of the patronymic (ap) Gruffudd, from Old Welsh Grippiud (see Griffith ).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.