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1. Steven Rozier 1866 - 1921, Mary Ann Rosier (nee Gibbs) 1868 - 1950 (by Simon Brown )
Stephen Rozier was born 4th of August 1866 at Hazel’s yard just off Bartholomew Street Newbury. His parents were Thomas Rozier (a policeman) and Ellen White.
Mary Ann Gibbs was born in Winterbourne on the 29th of July 1868. Her parents were Caleb Gibbs (a labourer) and Mary Ann Phillips
1881 census shows Stephen, aged 14, an errand boy living with his widowed mother Ellen Rosier and sisters Amelia and Jemima
1891 census shows at Parkwood Road, Christchurch Mary Anne Gibbs, aged 22, a domestic parlour maid resident in the house of Anne and Elizabeth Fisher
1891 census shows Stephen, aged 23, born 1868, in Aldershot, a private in the 1st Northamptonshire regiment
1892 Stephen left the UK for Bangalore with the 1st Northamptonshire regiment, G Company resident at Bangalore, Madras, India.
1895 Stephen returned to the UK from 21 November 1895 to 20 October 1899 and was transferred to the Army Reserve on the 24th of November 1895
1896 Stephen took the opportunity to marry Mary Ann
“Stephen Rosier, Occupation Painter, was resident in Gladstone Cottages, Newbury and married Mary Ann Gibbs, aged 27, resident in Prospect Place, Newbury on the 6th of April 1896 at St John the Evangelist Church, Newbury. Fathers were given as Thomas Rosier (deceased - occupation policeman) and Caleb Gibbs ( occupation labourer.)
They had 3 daughters and 4 sons (3 sons and 1 daughter reached adulthood
1899 Stephen Rozier was recalled to the army under special orders of October 1899. On the 9th October 1899 he left UK for South Africa till 21st of October 1899 to fight in the Second Boer War. He returned to UK 27th of July 1900. He was entitled to a medal for the South African campaign 1899 to 1900.
1901, 25th January, Private Steven Rosier No. 2057 was discharged at Reading from 2nd Northamptonshire Regiment having been found medically unfit for further service. A Total service of 13 years 91 days. His description at the time of discharge was - 37 years and 3 months. 5 foot 7 inches high. Fair complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. Tattooed with St George and Dragon on, his back, rings on his fingers and women on both arms. Trade given as painter and 3 Brixton Drive Newbury Berkshire as intended place residence.
1901, 1905 and 1910 in electoral register he is recorded as residing in Brixton Rise Dwelling House, Mayor’s lane
1911 Living in Garden Cottage, Mayor’s Lane Stephen 44 Occupation House Painter Mary Ann 42 Lillian 13 Beatrice 12 Stephen Belmont 9 Matthew 7 William Cecil jamia Jeremiah 5 and George Thomas three months
191, 1920 they were residing 8 Denmark Place
Stephen died 17th June 1921
Mary Ann continued to live at Denmark Place till her death 18th June 1950
Ref: Rosier- Lilian tree provided by Simon Brown who has researched the family as his wife is a descendant
2. Stephen Rosier 1866-1921 (Researched by Christine Gambles)
Stephen, his parents, siblings and early life:
Stephen and his twin brother Samuel were born in Newbury, Berkshire, (births registered in the September quarter) the sons of Thomas and Ellen Rosier (nee White) who were married in 1842 (marriage registered in the December quarter, in Newbury).
Stephen’s twin brother Samuel died soon after birth, he was buried in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 20th November 1866.
Stephen’s father Thomas was born on the 27th April 1822. He was baptised on the 19th May 1822, at St James, Westminster, Middlesex, the illegitimate son of Charlotte Rosier (reputed father, John Baker.)
Stephen’s mother Ellen was baptised on the 9th June 1822, at St Nicolas Church, Newbury, the daughter of Thomas (a Cabinet Maker) and Mary White (nee Johnson) who were married on the 31st July 1816, at St Luke, Old Street, Finsbury, London.
Thomas and Ellen also had the following children born in Newbury:
Jeremiah, born c1843
Thomas, born 1844
Charlotte, born 1846
Ellen, born c1853
Sarah, born 1854
Matthew, born 1857 (died aged 21 in 1878, buried in the NRC on the 26th August)
Harriet, born cc1859 (died aged 4 in 1863, buried in the NRC on the 8th May)
Joshua, born 1860 (died aged 4 in 1865, buried in the NRC on the 4th October)
Amelia, born c1863
Jemima, born 1868
The 1851 census records Thomas (24) as a Bricklayer, living in Elkins Yard, with Ellen (26) and their children, Jeremiah (7), Thomas (6) and Charlotte (4).
In 1861 Thomas (37), now a Policeman, was living in Hazell’s Yard, Newbury, with Ellen (38), Thomas (16), a General Labourer, Charlotte (15), Ellen (8), Sarah (6), Matthew (5), Harriet (3) and Joshua (5 months).
The 1871 census records Thomas (46) back working as a Bricklayer. He was living at 5, Lewis’ Buildings, Bartholomew Street, Newbury, with Ellen (48), Sarah (17), a Domestic Servant, Matthew (14), a White Smith, Amelia (7), Stephen (4) and Jemima (2).
Stephen’s father Thomas died aged 48, in 1872. He was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 27th May.
The 1881 census records Ellen (57), a Needlewoman, living in Bartholomew Street, Newbury, with her children, Amelia (17), a Seamstress Machinist, Stephen (14), an Errand Boy and Jemima (12).
Ellen (69) a Tailoress, was living in Pound Street, Newbury, with her married daughter Jemima Jenkins (22), a Dressmaker, her son-in-law, John Jenkins (23), a Hairdresser and her grandson, George Jenkins (1).
In 1901 Ellen (79) was living alone at 7, Bartholomew’s Almshouses, Newbury. She continued to live at 7 Bartholomew’s Almshouses until her death in 1921, She died aged 99, and was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 3rd June.
Stephen in later life:
Stephen joined the Army in 1887.
The 1891 census records Stephen (23) as a Soldier in the 1st Northamptonshire Regt. stationed in Aldershot, Surrey.
He married in 1896
Marriage details:
Place: St John the Evangelist, Newbury
Date: 6th April 1896
Groom: Stephen Rosier, aged 29, bachelor, occupation, Painter, abode, Newbury
Bride: Mary Ann Gibbs, aged 27, spinster, abode, Newbury
Fathers: Caleb Gibbs, a Labourer and Thomas Rosier, a Policeman
Witnesses: Francis Albert Swain and Ada Emmans
(Mary Ann (aka Ann) was born on the 29th July 1868, in Winterbourne, Berkshire, she was baptised in Winterbourne, on the 4th October 1868, the daughter of Caleb and Mary Ann Gibbs (nee Phillips) who were married on the 18th October 1866, in Winterbourne).
Stephen and Mary Ann had the following children:
Mary Elizabeth, born 1896 (died aged 4 months on the 24th February 1897, buried in the NRC on the 27th February)
Lilian, born 1897
Beatrice, born 1899
Stephen Belmont, born 1901
Matthew, born c1904
William Cecil Jeremiah, born 1905
George Thomas, born c1911
The 1901 census records Stephen (34), a House Painter, Mary Ann (32) and their daughters, Lilian (4) and Beatrice (3), living at 3 Brixton Rise, Newbury
In 1911 Stephen (44), a House Painter, Mary Ann (42) and their children, Lilian (13), Beatrice (12), Stephen Belmont (9), Matthew (7), William Cecil Jeremiah (5) and George Thomas (2 months), living at Garden Cottage, Mayors Lane, Newbury.
By 1921 the family were living at 8, Denmark Road, Newbury.
Stephen died aged 54 on the 17th June 1921. He was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 20th June.
Mary Ann after Stephen’s death:
The 1921 census records Mary Ann (52) living at 8 Denmark Road Newbury, with her children, Stephen Belmont (19), a House Painter, working for Camp Hopson & Co. Decorators, Matthew (17), an Errand Boy (out of work) working for Webb & Sons, Grocers, William Cecil (15) Errand Boy, (out of work) working for Plenty & Son Engineers, George Thomas (10) and Beatrice (22), a General Domestic Servant, working for a Mr. Tweedie.
Mary Ann continued to live at 8 Denmark Road, Newbury until her death in 1950. She died aged 81, on the 18th June. She was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 21st June 1950
Newbury Weekly News
Dated 23rd June 1921
ROSIER – June 17th 1921, at Denmark Road, Newbury, Stephen (Steve) the beloved husband of Mary Rosier, passed away after a short illness, aged 54 years. – “At Rest.”
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