William was buried as a pauper aged 63.
William and Mary's banns were read at Helston on 9th & 26th January and 2nd February 1755. They were married in the presence of Bernard Hockings and John Jago, the parish clerk.
Mary Ripper was apprenticed to a tailor for £5, called Tobias Atkins of Helstone. (Ref:PRO IR/17 vol 32 (48002-50003) - 25/125)
Benjamin may have been buried in Helston on 11 October 1774.
Line in Record @I500@ (RIN 282821) from GEDCOM file not recognized:
OCCU a shoemaker
Benjamin Repper was accused of attacking a Nicholas Richards in September 1780. The related papers are transcribed herebelow."The Borough of Helston
"The voluntary examination and deposition of Nicholas Richards, Thomas Cocking & Phillis Remfry taken on oath this 20th day of September 1780 before me John Hoblyn Gent. Mayor and one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace in and for the said Borough who severally say as follows:-
"And first the said Nicholas Richards for himself saith that on Wednesday the 13th instant about two of the clock in the morning he was assaulted within the said borough and violently beat and received a large wound in his head by a stone by which he lost a large quantity of blood and was also much bruised without any provocation given by him and that he saw Benjamin Ripper of the same borough, shoemaker, throw a stone at him which struck him in the head and knocked him over
"And that he also saw John Hocking and Samuel Pearce the younger both of the same borough, shoemakers, present and believes they were assisting and threw stones to him the deponent
"And the said Thomas Cocking for himself saith that he was present and saw the said Nicholas Richards knocked down with a stone and also saw several stones threw to him and that he was much wounded and bruised but does not know who threw such stones but soon afterwards near the same spot he saw John Hocking, George Sandys & Benjamin Ripper together quarrelling with one Charles Thomas
"And the said Phillis Remfry says that soon after the said Nicholas Richards was beat she came by and saw him lying on the ground bleeding and at the same time she saw John Hocking, Benjamin Ripper, George Sandys & Wm Jeffery standing by but did not see any blows given or stones thrown.
"The sign of Phillis Remfry
" Nicholas Richards
" Thos Cocking"Sworn at Helleston aforesaid before me Jno Hoblyn"
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OCCU a hairdresser
John's gravestone gives his year of birth as 1770, which is probably incorrect. His baptism of 1772 was probably when he was an infant, but at the time of his death there were few people, if any, who knew when he was exactly born.According to the Quarter Sessions (QS 1/7) in Truro on 27 April 1802 John Repper, hairdresser and Oliver Caddy, cordwainer both of Helston were indicted for taking 6 lbs. of Bohea tea and other articles being the property of Elizabeth Richards. They were acquitted.
The Royal Cornwall Gazette of 23 March carried the following story.
"Helston March 21st - Last Saturday John Repper of the borough of Helston was committed to prison to take his trial at the next quarter sessions for that borough, charged with having stolen some oats from Mr. Richards, innkeeper of the same place; but on Tuesday evening while the keeper attended to give him some refreshment, he knocked him down and ran off, and has not since been heard of".
In the 1841 census, John Repper aged 65 hairdresser was living at Meneage Street, Helston with his family.
In the 1851 Census, John Repper aged 81 hairdresser was living at Wendron Street, Helston with his family.
Mary's gravestone is in Helston churchyard.
Line in Record @I584@ (RIN 282905) from GEDCOM file not recognized:
OCCU a seamstress and a pork vendor
In the 1871 census - Helston, district 1, schedule 206 there is;
Sarah Repper (head) unmarried aged 62, pork vendor, born in Helston;
Charlotte Williams (unmarried), aged 43, pork vendor, born St Mary's Scilly Isles.In the 1881 census Sarah is recorded as unmarried in Helston aged 72.
Margaret was baptised as the daughter of Anne Ripper, widow.
William is mentioned as a beneficiary and executor under his father's will which was written in 1812.
His marriage to Eliza Vivian was witnessed by his sister, Jane and also Elizabeth Jane Hicks.
William appears to have emigrated after 1843 and before 1855. These are the dates upon which his last child was baptised in Cornwall and his eldest child was married in Australia.
William is mentioned in the ship's manifest of the SS Great Britain on its journey from Liverpool to Melbourne on 12 Aug 1869, aged 64. It seems that he had returned to the UK from Australia and was on his way home.
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OCCU a mine captain
William witnessed the marriages of his brother John in 1800 and his sister Elizabeth in 1804.The parish accounts show William paying rates on his property located in The Gew, a mining area of Redruth. In 1798 he paid £ 1- 2- 6; in 1799 he is described as a mine captain - Captain William Ripper paying £ 0-18- 0; in 1803 he is assessed as William Ripper for a house in The Gew and a house not finished for £ 2- 9- 5.
His will is shown below. He nominates Ann Ripper, his wife, and Zaccheus Bice as executors. He makes bequests to his daughters Mary, Nancy, Elizabeth & Jane as well as his son William and his wife. The will was witnessed by Malachi Bice, Stephen Ripper, his younger brother, and John Honey.
"For the Stamp Office - Copy of the will of William RIPPER late of Redruth, Cornwall, miner.
"Executors - Ann Ripper of the same, Zaccheus Bice of Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Proved in the Principal Registry of the Lord Bishop of Exeter the 21st August 1812. Effects sworn under £100 .. J Carrington (...).
"No 4 Reg Nk 1812 Fol 801. 8 folios @ 6d -- 4/=.
"This is the last will and testament of me William Ripper of the parish of Redruth in the county of Cornwall, miner, being of sound mind,
"First I will that my funeral charges and just debts shall be paid, Also I give devise and bequeath to each of my daughters Mary, Nancy, Elizabeth and Jane the sum of ten pounds of lawful money of Great Britain to be paid them respectively as soon as they shall attain the age of twenty three years or three months after they shall severally be married if before that age out of my effects by my executors in trust hereinafter named,
"Also I give devise and bequeath unto my dear wife Ann Ripper one annuity or clear yearly rent charge of seven pounds of lawful money of Great Britain to be issuing out of and chargeable on my household premises called The Gew in the parish of Redruth aforesaid,
"To hold the same unto my said wife Ann Ripper from and immediately after my daughter Jane shall have attained the age of eighteen years for and during the natural life or widowhood of my said wife if the lives on the said premises or either of them shall so long live, To be paid and payable free of all rates, taxes and incumbrances whatsoever by even quarterly payments subject to distress and entry on the premises in case of nonpayment as in case of nonpayment of rent,
"Also I give devise and bequeath to my dear son William Ripper all my leasehold premises aforesaid called The Gew (subject to the annuity aforesaid) To hold the same unto my said son William Ripper his executors administrators and assigns from and immediately after my daughter Jane shall have attained the age of eighteen years and also all my household furniture, And I do hereby nominate ordain and appoint my said son William Ripper the executor of this my last will and testament,
And my will is that my said wife Ann Ripper shall have hold and enjoy the rent issues and profit of my leasehold premises goods chattels and household furniture club money and effects whatsoever that I shall die possessed of until my said daughter Jane shall attain the age of eighteen years for the maintenance of herself and my children if she should so long remain a widow, And I do hereby appoint my said wife Ann Ripper and my friend Zaccheus Bice of the said parish of Perranzabuloe the executors in trust of this my last will and testament and and guardians for for and over my children to act transact and perform all things according to this my will and meaning
"And my will is that if my said wife should marry again then I cut her off with one shilling and she shall then be cut off from all that I have hereinbefore bequeathed to her and from acting as executor in trust or guarantor and the other guardian Zaccheus Bice shall have power to act solely as executor in trust or guardian his executors and administrators as though no other had been appointed with him
"In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 15th day of May 1812
"William Ripper seal
"Signed sealed pronounced published and declared by the said testator as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto
"Malachi Bice
"Stephen Ripper
"John Honey"This is a true copy of the original will having been carefully examined therewith this 28th day of November 1812 by us
"William Davey of Exeter, Notary Public
"Robert Laskey of the same, Scrivener"
Mary is a beneficiary under her father's will which was written in 1812.
Nancy is a beneficiary under her father's will which was written in 1812.
Elizabeth is mentioned as a beneficiary under her father's will which was written in 1812.
In the 1841 census at East Turnpike Road in Redruth lived an Elizabeth Ripper (30, milliner) and Jane Ripper (28, milliner). In the same house lived Elizabeth Cock (10), Arabella Francis (20) and Eliza Rouse (15, apprentice).
In the 1871 census in Camborne (District 16, schedule 131) is a household comprising Bennet Cock (head, farmer) married aged 69, his wife Grace aged 62 and Mary Repper, a visitor aged 37. All three were born in Camborne.
In the 1881 census there is a Mary Ripper living with her aunt Grace Cock in Camborne. Mary was aged 50. It is likely that this is the sister-in-law of Joseph Merrifield Cock.
John is not mentioned in his father's will and no further life events have yet come to light regarding John. It is likely that he had died by November 1812, when his father's will was written.
William may actually be named Tobias, the entry having been misread. The entry requires confirmation in the parish register for marriages at Breage.
According to Goble (a notable commentator on Cornish history) she is recorded as Alice Ripper 'Coll' which he interprets as 'lost'. It is more likely that this reference is to Crohall, the usual residence of the RIPPER family.
According to Goble (a notable commentator on Cornish history) she is recorded as Alice Ripper 'Coll' which he interprets as 'lost'. It is more likely that this reference is to Crohall, the usual residence of the RIPPER family.
The parish register shows the baptism of Maria Kelly or Ripper, the illegitimate daughter of John Kelly and Alice Ripper.