Elizabeth GLADWELL (c. 1796- )

Elizabeth SHELDRAKE (c. 1821- ). Elizabeth was born c. 1821. She appeared in the census in 1841 in Burston - 20, living with parents John (45, thatcher) and Elizabeth (45), and siblings James (15, agricultural labourer), Solomon (14, agricultural labourer), Perry (10), Charles (7), Eleanor (6) and Henry (4).³

James SHELDRAKE (1825- ). James was born on 12 Sep 1825 in Burston.⁵ He was baptised on 25 Sep 1825 in Burston.⁵ He appeared in the census in 1841 in Burston - 15, agricultural labourer, living with parents John (45, thatcher) and Elizabeth (45), and siblings Elizabeth (20), Solomon (14, agricultural labourer), Perry (10), Charles (7), Eleanor (6) and Henry (4).³

Solomon SHELDRAKE (1829- ). Solomon was born on 21 Jan 1829 in Burston.⁶ He was baptised on 8 Feb 1829 in Burston.⁶ He appeared in the census in 1841 in Burston - 14, agricultural labourer, living with parents John (45, thatcher) and Elizabeth (45), and siblings Elizabeth (20), James (15, agricultural labourer), Perry (10), Charles (7), Eleanor (6) and Henry (4).³

Perry SHELDRAKE (1832-c. 1914). Perry was born on 4 Mar 1832 in Burston.⁷ He was baptised on 21 Mar 1832 in Burston. - b. 04.03.1832; parents John and Elizabeth.⁷ Perry appeared in the census in 1841 in Burston - 10, living with parents John (45, thatcher) and Elizabeth (45), and siblings Elizabeth (20), James (15, agricultural labourer), Solomon (14, agricultural labourer), Charles (7), Eleanor (6) and Henry (4).³ He appeared in the census in 1851 at Walcot Green, Diss, Norfolk in Diss - 19, servant, living in the household of Philip CARVER (33, farmer of 130 acres employing 4 labourers).⁸ He married Drusilla LEATHERS on 25 Oct 1854 in Diss. The marriage was witnessed by Leonard LEFFLY and Phoebe NUNN. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. H J Shephard.^9,10 He appeared in the census in 1861 at Walcot Green in Diss - 27, agricultural labourer, living with wife Drusilla (26) and children Harriot (8, scholar), Emma (4), Anna M (3), Eliza (1) and Maria (4 mos).¹¹ He appeared in the census in 1871 at Walcot Green in Diss - 40, agricultural labourer, living with wife Drusilla (35) and children Emma (14), Anna M (13), Minnie (10), George (8), James (4), Ellen (2), John (2) and Eliza J (10 mos).¹² He died c. 1914.¹³

Charles SHELDRAKE (1834-c. 1861). Charles was born on 17 Feb 1834 in Burston.¹⁴ He was baptised on 16 Mar 1834 in Burston.¹⁴ He appeared in the census in 1841 in Burston - 7, living with parents John (45, thatcher) and Elizabeth (45), and siblings Elizabeth (20), James (15, agricultural labourer), Solomon (14, agricultural labourer), Perry (10), Eleanor (6) and Henry (4).³ He appeared in the census in 1851 in Burston - 17, agricultural labourer, living with parents John (61, thatcher) and Elizabeth (58), siblings Henry (13) and Emily (9), and visitors Elizabeth SHELDRAKE (36) and Eleanor SHELDRAKE (16).⁴ On 12 Apr 1852 he appeared in court. He appeared at the General Quarter Sessions held at King's Lynn, convicted of larceny, and sentenced to 6 weeks imprisonment.

On 15 Apr 1853 Charles appeared in court. He was committed at Diss for larceny, stealing 6 plough shares and 2 guns.

On 29 Jun 1853 Charles appeared in court in Norwich, Norfolk. He appeared at the General Quarter Sessions held at the Castle, convicted of larceny (with a previously noted conviction for felony), and sentenced to 10 years transportation.

. On 18 Aug 1853 he was admitted to Millbank Prison - no. 25542, age on conviction 17, single, could neither read nor write, a labourer, convicted 29 Jun 1853 at Norwich Sessions for larceny and previous conviction of felony, sentence of 10 years transportation. On 15 Dec 1854 he was admitted to Millbank Prison - no. 2211, age on conviction 17, single, could neither read nor write, a labourer, larceny of 6 plough shares and 2 guns, sentence 10 years, committed 15 Apr 1853 at Diss, previous prisons, Norfolk 1m 20d, Millbank 15d, Pentonville 15m 12 d, good conduct at all prisons, father John Sheldrake, thatcher, Burston, Diss; previous conviction, June 1852, stealing 5 ducks and 14 chickens (6 weeks), once convicted before the magistrate for trespass (paid the fine); protestant. On 15 Dec 1854 he was admitted to Portsmouth Prison. On 29 Jun 1857 Charles was discharged under licence from Portsmouth Prison. Charles married Charlotte SELF c. 1858 - reg: Depwade Norfolk.¹⁵ He died c. 1861 in Diss - committed suicide.¹⁶

Eleanor SHELDRAKE (1835- ). Eleanor was born on 3 Apr 1835 in Burston.¹⁷ She was baptised on 12 Apr 1835 in Burston.¹⁷ She appeared in the census in 1841 in Burston - 6, living with parents John (45, thatcher) and Elizabeth (45), and siblings Elizabeth (20), James (15, agricultural labourer), Solomon (14, agricultural labourer), Perry (10), Charles (7) and Henry (4).³

Henry SHELDRAKE (1837- ). Henry was born on 2 Jun 1837 in Burston.¹⁸ He was baptised on 23 Jun 1837 in Burston.¹⁸ He appeared in the census in 1841 in Burston - 4, living with parents John (45, thatcher) and Elizabeth (45), and siblings Elizabeth (20), James (15, agricultural labourer), Solomon (14, agricultural labourer), Perry (10), Charles (7) and Eleanor (6).³ He appeared in the census in 1851 in Burston - 13, living with parents John (61, thatcher) and Elizabeth (58), siblings Charles (17, agricultural labourer) and Emily (9), and visitors Elizabeth SHELDRAKE (36) and Eleanor SHELDRAKE (16).⁴

Emily SHELDRAKE (c. 1842- ). Emily was born c. 1842 in Burston. She appeared in the census in 1851 in Burston - 9, living with parents John (61, thatcher) and Elizabeth (58), brothers Charles (17, agricultural labourer) and Henry (13), and visitors Elizabeth SHELDRAKE (36) and Eleanor SHELDRAKE (16).⁴