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  1. 1.  Betsy Smalls was born in 1852 in Mattishall, Norfolk (Mar 1852 Mitford NFK 4b 280) (daughter of Robert Smalls and Maria Dack).

    Other Events:

    • Name: Betsey Smalls
    • Reference Number: P3260
    • Baptism: 30 May 1852, All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk; daughter of Robert and Maria Smalls
    • Residence: 1861, Heath, Mattishall, Norfolk; age 9; relationship to head: daughter
    • Residence: 1871, 8 The Heath, Mattishall, Norfolk; age 19; relationship to head: daughter

    Notes:

    birth registration index Betsey Smalls Mar 1852 Mitford NFK 4b 280
    mother's maiden surname Dack

    Baptism solemnized in the Parish of Mattishall i the County of Norfolk in the Year 1852
    May 30th Betsey daughter of Robert and Maria Smalls late Dack of Mattishall labourer


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Smalls was born about 1816 in Mattishall, Norfolk (son of Joshua Smalls and Anne Woodhouse); died on 5 Feb 1879 in Norfolk County Asylum, Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk (Mar 1879 Blofield NFK 4b 149).

    Other Events:

    • Name: Robert Samlls
    • Name: Robert Small
    • Reference Number: P733
    • Baptism: 5 Dec 1816, All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk; son of Joshua + Anne Small
    • Occupation: 1840; labourer
    • Occupation: 1841; agricultural labourer
    • Residence: 1841, Welgate, Mattishall, Norfolk; age 20
    • Occupation: 1851; tile maker
    • Residence: 1851, The Heath, Mattishall, Norfolk; age 32; relationship to head: head
    • Occupation: 1861; tile maker
    • Residence: 1861, Heath, Mattishall, Norfolk; age 40; relationship to head: head
    • Residence: 1871, 8 The Heath, Mattishall, Norfolk; age 57; relationship to head: head
    • Residence: 18 Jan 1879, Norfolk County Asylum, Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk

    Notes:

    Baptism solemnized in the Parish of Mattishall in the County of Norfolk in the Year 1816
    Dec 5th Robert son of Joshua + Anne Small late Woodhouse spinster labourer

    1840 Marriage solemnized in the Parish of Mattishall in the County of Norfolk
    July 28th 1840
    Robert Smalls full age bachelor labourer of Mattishall fatherJoshua Smalls labourer
    Maria Dack full age spinster of Mattishall father Francis Dack labourer
    Married in the parish church after Banns
    both made their mark in the presence of Thomas Newman and Maria Smalls

    1841 census HO107/780/9/26/28
    Welgate, Mattishall, Norfolk
    Francis Dack 60 ag lab y
    Ruth Dack 60 y
    Robert Smalls 20 ag lab y
    Maria Smalls 20 y
    Robert Smalls 9m y

    1851 census HO/107/1824/213/36
    The Heath, Mattishall, Norfolk
    Robert Smalls head M 32 tile maker Mattishall, Norfolk
    Mariah Smalls wife M 32 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Robert Smalls son 10 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Mary Ann Smalls dau 8 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Mariah Smalls dau 6 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Saraham Smalls dau 3 Mattishall, Norfolk

    1861 census RG9/1240/65/18
    Heath, Mattishall, Norfolk
    Robert Smalls head M 40 tile maker Mattishall, Norfolk
    Maria Smalls wife M 41 wash woman Mattishall, Norfolk
    Mary Ann Smalls dau U 18 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Betsy Smalls dau 9 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Clanganden Smalls dau 4 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Francis Dack widower 87 labourer Mattishall, Norfolk
    Lucy Loveday ? M 57 Mattishall, Norfolk

    1871 census RG10/1844/64/17
    8 The Heath, Mattishall, Norfolk
    Robert Smalls head M 57 brickmaker Norfolk, Mattishall
    Betsy Smalls dau U 19 Norfolk, Mattishall
    Emma Smalls grand daur 1 Norfolk, Mattishall

    Lunacy Patients Admission Registers; Class: MH 94; Piece: 25
    Robert Smalls pauper male admitted 1879 18 Jan Asylum Norfolk died 5 Feb 79

    death registration index Robert Smalls Mar 1879 Blofield NFK 4b 149 age 61

    just saw you on the ancestry.com site my wife s great granddad was John Smalls, his dad was Robert Smalls, his dad was Robert Smalls whose dad was Joshua which you have on the site have not had time to search the site as l must now go to work so can you tell us what connection you are and maybe we will be able to shear some facts as we still live near Mattishall please reply Tony PITTSCRUBBER@aol.com Tue 15/01/02

    Died:
    age 61

    Robert married Maria Dack on 28 Jul 1840 in All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk (Sep 1840 Mitford NFK 13 303). Maria (daughter of Francis Dack and Ruth Neale) was born about 1818 in Mattishall, Norfolk; died in 1878 in Mattishall, Norfolk (Jun 1878 Mitford NFK 4b 167); was buried on 19 May 1878 in All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Maria Dack was born about 1818 in Mattishall, Norfolk (daughter of Francis Dack and Ruth Neale); died in 1878 in Mattishall, Norfolk (Jun 1878 Mitford NFK 4b 167); was buried on 19 May 1878 in All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mariah Smalls
    • Reference Number: P715
    • Baptism: 4 Sep 1818, All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk; daughter of Francis & Ruth Dack late Neale Spinsr
    • Residence: 1841, Welgate, Mattishall, Norfolk; age 20
    • Residence: 1851, The Heath, Mattishall, Norfolk; age 32; relationship to head: wife
    • Residence: 1861, Heath, Mattishall, Norfolk; age 41; relationship to head: wife
    • Residence: 1871, Bog Farm, Beetley, Norfolk; age 50; relationship to head: servant

    Notes:

    Baptism solemnized in the Parish of Mattishall in the County of Norfolk in the Year 1818
    Sept 4th Maria daughter of Francis & Ruth Dack late Neale Spinsr of Mattishall labourer

    1840 Marriage solemnized in the Parish of Mattishall in the County of Norfolk
    July 28th 1840
    Robert Smalls full age bachelor labourer of Mattishall fatherJoshua Smalls labourer
    Maria Dack full age spinster of Mattishall father Francis Dack labourer
    Married in the parish church after Banns
    both made their mark in the presence of Thomas Newman and Maria Smalls

    1841 census HO107/780/9/26/28
    Welgate, Mattishall, Norfolk
    Francis Dack 60 ag lab y
    Ruth Dack 60 y
    Robert Smalls 20 ag lab y
    Maria Smalls 20 y
    Robert Smalls 9m y

    1851 census HO/107/1824/213/36
    The Heath, Mattishall, Norfolk
    Robert Smalls head M 32 tile maker Mattishall, Norfolk
    Mariah Smalls wife M 32 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Robert Smalls son 10 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Mary Ann Smalls dau 8 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Mariah Smalls dau 6 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Saraham Smalls dau 3 Mattishall, Norfolk

    1861 census RG9/1240/65/18
    Heath, Mattishall, Norfolk
    Robert Smalls head M 40 tile maker Mattishall, Norfolk
    Maria Smalls wife M 41 wash woman Mattishall, Norfolk
    Mary Ann Smalls dau U 18 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Betsy Smalls dau 9 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Clanganden Smalls dau 4 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Francis Dack widower 87 labourer Mattishall, Norfolk
    Lucy Loveday ? M 57 Mattishall, Norfolk

    1871 census RG10/1847/25/11
    Bog Farm, Beetley, Norfolk
    household of Stephen Gapp farmer of 43 acres
    Maria Smalls serv M 50 nurse Norfolk, Mattishall

    death registration index Maria Smalls Jun 1878 Mitford NFK 4b 167 age 59

    Burial in the Parish of Mattishall in the County of Norfolk in the Year 1878
    Maria Smalls of Mattishall 19th May 1878 age 59

    Buried:
    age 59

    Died:
    age 59

    Notes:

    Married:
    1840 Marriage solemnized in the Parish of Mattishall in the County of Norfolk
    July 28th 1840
    Robert Smalls full age bachelor labourer of Mattishall fatherJoshua Smalls labourer
    Maria Dack full age spinster of Mattishall father Francis Dack labourer
    Married in the parish church after Banns
    both made their mark in the presence of Thomas Newman and Maria Smalls

    marriage registration index Sep 1840 Mitford NFK 13 303
    Robert Smalls
    Maria Dack

    Children:
    1. Robert Smalls was born in 1840 in Mattishall, Norfolk (Sep 1840 Mitford NFK 13 205); died in 1916 in Dec 1916 Mitford NFK 4b 338.
    2. Mary Ann Smalls was born in 1842 in Mattishall, Norfolk (Dec 1842 Mitford NFK 13 220).
    3. Maria Smalls was born in 1845 in Mattishall, Norfolk (Mar 1845 Mitford NFK 13 239).
    4. Sarah Ann Smalls was born in 1848 in Mattishall, Norfolk (Mar 1848 Mitford NFK 13 230).
    5. Clarinda Smalls was born in 1856 in Mattishall, Norfolk (Dec 1856 Mitford NFK 4b 260).
    6. 1. Betsy Smalls was born in 1852 in Mattishall, Norfolk (Mar 1852 Mitford NFK 4b 280).


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joshua Smalls was born about 1772; died in 1851; was buried on 21 Sep 1851 in All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Joshua Small
    • Reference Number: P1082
    • Birth: Abt 1776
    • Occupation: 1840; labourer

    Notes:

    Burial in the Parish of Mattishall in the County of Norfolk in the Year 1851
    Joshua Smalls of Mattishall Septr21st age 75 years


    Buried:
    age 75

    Died:
    age 75

    Joshua married Anne Woodhouse. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Anne Woodhouse

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: P3261

    Children:
    1. 2. Robert Smalls was born about 1816 in Mattishall, Norfolk; died on 5 Feb 1879 in Norfolk County Asylum, Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk (Mar 1879 Blofield NFK 4b 149).

  3. 6.  Francis Dack was born about 1777 in Mattishall, Norfolk (son of Thomas Dack and Frances Isbills); died in 1862 in Mattishall, Norfolk (Mar 1862 Mitford NFK 4b 200); was buried on 27 Feb 1862 in All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: P624
    • Baptism: 17 May 1777, Mattishall Independent Church, Mattishall, Norfolk; son of Thomas (weaver) and Frances
    • Residence: 1826, Welgate, Mattishall, Norfolk; cottage and garden, Welgate
    • Occupation: 1841; agricultural labourer
    • Residence: 1841, Welgate, Mattishall, Norfolk; age 60
    • Residence: 1847, House of industry, Gressenhall, Norfolk; with wife Ruth - unable to support
    • Occupation: 1851; pauper
    • Residence: 1851, Welgate, Mattishall, Norfolk; age 75; relationship to head: head
    • Occupation: 1861; labourer
    • Residence: 1861, Heath, Mattishall, Norfolk; age 87; relationship to head: widower

    Notes:

    Mattishall Independent Church
    Francis the son of Thomas Dack (weaver) & Frances his Wife baptized May 17 1777

    Bishop's Trancripts Mattishall, Norfolk
    Francis Dack of this Parish Single Man + Ruth Neale Single Woman of the same were married in this Church by Banns this tenth day of May in the year 1804
    both made their mark in the presence of Wm Dade and Eliz Dade

    from Iris Coe:
    Francis Dack pauper Agricultural Labourer (1851)
    Christened Mattishall Cong.Ch. 17. 5.1777 probably son of Thomas and Frances Dack wife: Ruth Neal - 1804 Mattishall Marriage Register: Francis Dack, single man, and Ruth Neal, single woman, married 10th May by G.W. Smith, Curate. F and R made their marks. Witnesses: Wm Dade and Eliz.E.Dade who both signed.
    Children:
    Henry baptised Mattishall 1. 8.1804
    Lucy baptised Mattishall 15.4.1806
    Sarah baptised Mattishall 23. 1.1808
    Thomas baptised Mattishall 5.4.1810, bur Mattishall 24.2.1827, aged 16 years.
    John baptised Mattishall 13.5.1812,born 6. 5.1812,bur Mattishall 9. 6.1812, infant
    John baptised Mattishall 7. 3.1814
    Mathew (sic) baptised Mattishall 30. 2. 1816
    Maria baptised Mattishall 4. 9.1818

    1826 Mattishall Schedule with Map (original in archive of Caius College, Cambridge) Francis Dack occupied Plot No.332 - Cottage and Garden 38p owned by Mr Bowles (The Map shows this to be in present day Thynnes Lane but was considered to be part of Welgate in earlier times)
    1836-1838 Mattishall Poor Rate Books Francis Dack occupied House in Welgate owned by Joseph Sussens
    1838 Mattishall Tithe Schedule with Map (original in Norfolk Record Office) Francis Dack occupied Plot No.265 Cottage and Garden ?28p owned by Clare Bowles (This appears to be the same plot as 332 in the earlier Survey but there is some confusion as to whom it belonged at this point)
    1839 Mattishall Valuation: Cottage and Garden - tenant of Joseph Sussens
    1839-1859 Mattishall Poor Rate Books Francis Dack occupying Cottage and Garden 38p (latterly reduced to 28p) belonging to Joseph Sussens

    1841 census HO107/780/9/26/28
    Welgate, Mattishall, Norfolk
    Francis Dack 60 ag lab y
    Ruth Dack 60 y
    Robert Smalls 20 ag lab y
    Maria Smalls 20 y
    Robert Smalls 9m y

    1847: In receipt of Out Relief: House of Industry: Unable to support: aged 70 years: March Quarter.
    1847: Inmate with wife Ruth: House of Industry: for 60 days March Quarter.

    1851 census HO107/1824/198/7
    Welgate, Mattishall, Norfolk
    Francis Dack head M 75,pauper agricultural labourer Mattishall, Norfolk
    Ruth Dack wife M 71 Felthorp, Norfolk

    Burial in the Parish of Mattishall in the County of Norfolk in the Year 1860
    Ruth Dack of Mattishall Oct 28th age 83 years.

    1861 census RG9/1240/65/18
    Heath, Mattishall, Norfolk
    Robert Smalls head M 40 tile maker Mattishall, Norfolk
    Maria Smalls wife M 41 wash woman Mattishall, Norfolk
    Mary Ann Smalls dau U 18 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Betsy Smalls dau 9 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Clanganden Smalls dau 4 Mattishall, Norfolk
    Francis Dack widower 87 labourer Mattishall, Norfolk
    Lucy Loveday ? M 57 Mattishall, Norfolk

    Burial in the Parish of Mattishall in the County of Norfolk in the Year 1862
    Francis Dack of Mattishall Feb 27 age 86 yrs

    death registration index Francis Dack Mar 1862 Mitford NFK 4b 200 age 86

    This line being researched by Graham Adcock G.Adcock@hbl.co.uk (November 2000)

    Buried:
    age 86

    Died:
    age 86

    Francis married Ruth Neale on 10 May 1804 in All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk. Ruth was born about 1777 in Felthorp, Norfolk; died in 1860 in Mattishall, Norfolk (Dec 1860 Mitford NFK 4b 183); was buried on 28 Oct 1860 in All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Ruth Neale was born about 1777 in Felthorp, Norfolk; died in 1860 in Mattishall, Norfolk (Dec 1860 Mitford NFK 4b 183); was buried on 28 Oct 1860 in All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: P630
    • Residence: 1841, Welgate, Mattishall, Norfolk; age 60
    • Residence: 1851, Welgate, Mattishall, Norfolk; age 71; relationship to head: wife

    Notes:

    Bishop's Trancripts Mattishall, Norfolk
    Francis Dack of this Parish Single Man + Ruth Neale Single Woman of the same were married in this Church by Banns this tenth day of May in the year 1804
    both made their mark in the presence of Wm Dade and Eliz Dade

    death registration index Ruth Dack Dec 1860 Mitford NFK 4b 183 age 85

    Burial in the Parish of Mattishall in the County of Norfolk in the Year 1860
    Ruth Dack of Mattishall Oct 28th age 83 years

    Buried:
    age 83

    Died:
    age 85

    Notes:

    IGI
    Francis Dack Marriage: Spouse: Ruth NEAL Marriage: 10 May 1804 Mattishall, Norfolk Source Information: Batch number: 8810532


    Married:
    Bishop's Trancripts Mattishall, Norfolk
    Francis Dack of this Parish Single Man + Ruth Neale Single Woman of the same were married in this Church by Banns this tenth day of May in the year 1804
    both made their mark in the presence of Wm Dade and Eliz Dade

    Children:
    1. Henry Dack was born about 1804 in Mattishall, Norfolk; died in 1856 in East Dereham, Norfolk (Mar 1856 Mitford NFK 4b 177); was buried on 3 Feb 1856 in St Nicholas, East Dereham, Norfolk.
    2. Lucy Dack was born about 1806 in Mattishall, Norfolk; died in 1867 in Sep 1867 Mitford NFK 4b 173.
    3. Sarah Dack was born about 1808 in Mattishall, Norfolk; died in 1842 in North Tuddenham, Norfolk (Dec 1842 Mitford NFK 13 163); was buried on 9 Oct 1842 in St Mary, North Tuddenham, Norfolk.
    4. Thomas Dack was born about 1810 in Mattishall, Norfolk; died in 1827 in Mattishall, Norfolk; was buried on 24 Feb 1827 in All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk.
    5. John Dack was born on 6 May 1812 in Mattishall, Norfolk; died in 1812 in Mattishall, Norfolk; was buried on 9 Jun 1812 in All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk.
    6. John Dack was born about 1814 in Mattishall, Norfolk; died in 1882 in Mattishall, Norfolk (Mar 1882 Mitford NFK 4b 191).
    7. Matthew Dack was born about 1816 in Mattishall, Norfolk; died on 19 May 1891 in Doddington, Cambridgeshire (Jun 1891 North Witchford CAM 3b 428); was buried on 23 May 1891 in St Mary, Doddington, Cambridgeshire.
    8. 3. Maria Dack was born about 1818 in Mattishall, Norfolk; died in 1878 in Mattishall, Norfolk (Jun 1878 Mitford NFK 4b 167); was buried on 19 May 1878 in All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Thomas Dack was born about 1742 in Cranworth, Norfolk (son of Francis Dack and Anne Smith); died on 20 Feb 1832 in Mattishall, Norfolk.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: P555
    • Baptism: 12 May 1742, St Mary, Cranworth, Norfolk; son of Francis and Anne
    • Religion: 30 Sep 1772; member of Mattishall Congregational Church
    • Residence: 1782, Mattishall, Norfolk; occupying dwelling with six windows
    • Residence: 1783, All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk; by Morden, Carhew, vicar tithe - hay and two cows
    • Occupation: 1784; weaver
    • Occupation: 1786; worsted weaver
    • Residence: 3 Nov 1786, Mattishall, Norfolk
    • Residence: 1826, Mattishall, Norfolk; plot 314 cottage and garden east side of Welgate

    Notes:

    Cranworth & Letton Easter 1742 to Easter 1743
    Baptisms May
    Thomas of Francis Dack & Anne 12

    but why do I think he came from Cranworth with Letton? Is it just his year of birth?

    Yaxham, Norfolk
    Thomas Dack of this Parish Single man and Frances Isbills of this Parish Single woman were married in this Church by Banns this eight day of April 1765
    both made their mark in the presence of M M Isbills Turner? or is it junior and Richard Marham

    from Iris Coe:
    Thomas Dack Weaver
    1765 Yaxham Marriage Reg: Thomas Dack, single, and Frances Isbills, single, married 8th April by John Howes, Curate. T and F made their marks. Witnesses: Wm Isbills Juner (sic) (Junior) and Richard Marham who both signed.
    Children:William bap Yaxham 5. 1.1766
    Frances bap Yaxham 15. 3.1767, bur Yaxham 15. 4.1767.
    Matthew bap Yaxham 13. 3.1768, bur Mattishall 23. 7.1779.
    Ann bap Yaxham 25.2.1770
    Paul bap Mattishall Congregational Church 7. 9, 1773
    Philip bap Mattishall Congregational Church 11. 2.1776
    Francis bap Mattishall Congregational Church 17. 5.1777
    Thomas bap Mattishall Congregational Church 24. 1.1779
    Matthew bap Mattishall Congregational Church 5.10.1783, bur Mattishall 3. 1.1784.
    Henry Isbills baptised Mattishall Congregational Church 12. 7.1789

    1772 Congregational Chapel Book: 30th September: Thomas Dack became a member.
    1782 Thomas Dack occupied a dwelling with 6 windows
    1783 -84 Tithe Document of Rev John Smith (archive Caius College, Cambridge) records Thomas Dack producing hay on 2a 0r 30p of land (owned by Henry Allen) valued at £9. 18s.0d on which the Tithe was 19s.9¾d and had 2 cows valued at £14 - Tithe £1.8s.0d
    1785-86 Same but valuation reduced - Hay valued at £6.1 1s.3d - Tithe 13.1½d and 2 cows £10 tithe£l
    1786 Thomas Dack occupying Field No.28 1 - 2a 0r 30p
    1787-88 Thomas Dack 2a 2r 30p - Hay £8.6s.3d - Tithe 16s.1½d and 2 cows £12 - Tithe £1.4s.0d
    1788-89 Thomas Dack 2a 0r 30p - Hay £6.1 ls.3d - Tithe 13s.1½d, After grass £1.is.10½d - Tithe
    2s.2¼d and 2 cows £12 - Tithe £1.4s.0d
    1789-90 Thomas Dack not on list

    UK, Register of Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures, Country Registers
    3 Nov 86 Thos Dack of Mattishall Co of Norfolk Worsted Weaver apprentice Fras Baldry Parke

    1826 Mattishall Schedule with Map (original in archive of Caius College, Cambridge)
    Thomas Dack, together with Richard Adcock, occupied Plot No.314 - Cottage and Garden 11p, owned by Richard Adcock.

    1832 Congregational Chapel Book - Thomas Dack died 20th February.

    Thomas married Frances Isbills on 8 Apr 1765 in St Peter, Yaxham, Norfolk. Frances was born about 1744 in Cranworth, Norfolk. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Frances Isbills was born about 1744 in Cranworth, Norfolk.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: P556
    • Baptism: 24 Aug 1744, St Mary, Cranworth, Norfolk; of William Isbills & Elizabeth

    Notes:

    Cranworth & Letton, Norfolk
    Baptisms 1744
    Aug
    Frances of William Isbills & Elizabeth 24

    Notes:

    Married:
    Yaxham, Norfolk marriage Thomas Dack single and Frances Isbills single married 8 April 1765 by John Howes curate both made their mark in the presence of Wm Isbills juner and Richard Marham who both signed

    Yaxham, Norfolk
    Thomas Dack of this Parish Single man and Frances Isbills of this Parish Single woman were married in this Church by Banns this eight day of April 1765
    both made their mark in the presence of M M Isbills Turner? or is it junior and Richard Marham

    Children:
    1. William Dack was born about 1766 in Yaxham, Norfolk.
    2. Frances Dack was born in 1767 in Yaxham, Norfolk; died in 1767 in Yaxham, Norfolk; was buried on 15 Apr 1767 in St Peter, Yaxham, Norfolk.
    3. Matthew Dack was born in 1768 in Yaxham, Norfolk; died in 1779 in Mattishall, Norfolk; was buried on 23 Jul 1779 in All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk.
    4. Ann Dack was born in 1770 in Yaxham, Norfolk.
    5. Paul Dack was born about 1773 in Mattishall, Norfolk; died on 22 Aug 1851 in East Dereham, Norfolk (Sep 1851 Mitford NFK 13 153).
    6. Philip Dack was born about 1776 in Mattishall, Norfolk.
    7. 6. Francis Dack was born about 1777 in Mattishall, Norfolk; died in 1862 in Mattishall, Norfolk (Mar 1862 Mitford NFK 4b 200); was buried on 27 Feb 1862 in All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk.
    8. Thomas Dack was born in 1779 in Mattishall, Norfolk; died in 1842 in Mattishall, Norfolk (Mar 1842 Mitford NFK 13 159); was buried on 23 Jan 1842 in All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk.
    9. Matthew Dack was born in 1783 in Mattishall, Norfolk; died in 1784 in Mattishall, Norfolk; was buried on 3 Jan 1784 in All Saints, Mattishall, Norfolk.
    10. Henry Isbills Dack was born in 1789 in Mattishall, Norfolk.
    11. John Dack was born about 1785 in Mattishall Burgh, Norfolk; died in 1866 in Elsing, Norfolk (Mar 1866 Mitford NFK 4b 217); was buried on 3 Feb 1866 in St Mary, North Tuddenham, Norfolk.


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