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     William Rapley married Sarah Unknown.
     William died in 1917? In Wagga Wagga, New South Wales.

     Elizabeth Rashleigh married Charles Devonshire.
     Elizabeth died on 22 July 1901 in Yarram, Victoria.

     John Rashleigh married Alice or Catherine Bonython, daughter of Alice Killigrew and Richard Bonython, circa 1578. Her uncle Henry bought the wardship of Rashleigh from the Queen although he was almost 21 and maried him to his niece.

     Anna Rasmussen was born circa 1889 in Denmark.
     Anna Rasmussen married David L Mackay as his second wife, on 11 October 1924 in New York, Queens, USA.
     Anna died after 1961 in USA.

     Ann Rastall was born circa 1722 in Newark, Nottinghamshire. She was the daughter of Samuel Rastel of Newark, Gent. However Burke describes her daughter as: Mary, daughter of William Steer, esq. of Northampton, by Anne his wife, daughter of the venerable William Rastall, D.D. dean of Southwell, a lineal descendant of Chief Justice Rastall.
Ann Rastall married William Steer, son of Joseph Steer and Maria Morewood, on 18 May 1744 in Easton on the Hill, Northamptonshire. William Steeer of Newark upon Trent, Notts, gent and surgeon & Anne Rastall, lady of the manor of Burton, daughte rof Samuel Rastall of Newark, gent and Anne his wife who was daughter of Anne Dickenson late lady of the manor. Married at Easton juxta Stamford 10? May 1744.
     Ann Rastall made a will in Bath, Somerset. In her will she is described as "Late of Northampton now of Argyll Buildings Bath."
     Ann died in February 1815 in Bath, Somerset.

     Rebecca Raulings married John Bulletout on 10 July 1614 in Horningtoft, Norfolk.

     Margaret Rawdon was born. She was the daughter of George Rawdon..
Margaret Rawdon married John Dunbar before 1721. This couple are recorded to ensure that confusion does not occur..

     Henry Rawlins married Frances Ryther, daughter of Henry Ryther and Ann Clough. He was a Merchant Taylor in London.

     Christian Rawlinson married Robert Stansall on 1 October 1564 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

     Ann Rawson was born circa 1764 in Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Benjamin Rawson and Ann Steer.
Ann Rawson married Lt John Cheyne.

     Ann Rawson was christened on 13 July 1792 in St Peter, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire. She was the daughter of Benjamin Rawson and Elizabeth Plumbe.
Ann Rawson married Lt Col Thomas Samuel Nicolls on 10 March 1817 in England. She married Lt. Col. Thomas Samuel Nicolls, youngest brother of Edward Nicolls, esq. of Swithamley Park, and has issue, Elizabeth.

     Benjamin Rawson was born circa 1725? In Yorkshire. He was the son of Brooke Rawson & Susanna Bower.
Benjamin Rawson married Ann Steer, daughter of Rev Charles Steer and Mary Bacon, on 13 May 1754 in the Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire.
He was of Bradford, Nidd and Darley. He inherited Bradford estates from his cousin Jeremiah Rawson who married 1734, Aug. 13. Mr Jeremiah Rawson* of Bradford, in the diocese of York, and Frances Sterne, of the par. of All Saints in North-street, York. (Lic.)
* Jeremiah Rawson, attorney, son and heir of William Rawson, esq., of Bradford, by his second wife Grace, daughter and coheiress of Jeremiah Rossendale, esq. He died in 1767, without surviving issue, and was succeeded by his cousin Benjamin Rawson (son of Brook Rawson, of Manchester, gent., and grandson of the abovementioned William), whose son and heir, Benjamin Rawson, esq., of Bolton-in-le-Moors, co. Lanc., and Nidd Hall, co. York, purchased, in 1795, the manor of Bradford, which is yet held by his daughter, Miss Rawson, of Nidd Hall. -Frances, daughter of Richard Sterne, esq., of Elvington, and great-granddaughter of archbishop Sterne. She resided in the Manor House at Bradford, where she died 26 Oct., 1801, aged 86. " Her character will long be contemplated with respect and gratitude. She was a lineal descendant of archbishop Sterne, and cousin to the celebrated Tristram Shandy; had been 33 years a wife, and near 34 years a widow, and was a constant reader of this magazine from its commencement, of which she has left a complete set." (Gent. Mag., 1801, p. 1059.).

     Benjamin Rawson was born on 2 April 1758? In the Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire. He was the son of Benjamin Rawson and Ann Steer.
Benjamin Rawson married Elizabeth Plumbe on 25 August 1785 in St Peter, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire. Benjamin Rawson, Esq. of Nidd Hall, Yks, and of Darley Hall, Lancs. b. in 1758, married in 1785 Elizabeth, only surving child of Thomas Plumbe, esq. second son of the Rev Thomas Plumbe, rector of Aughton and Moberley, and canon of Windsor, by whom (who died in Nov. 1807) he had issue. Mr Rawson, who inherited the family estates at Bradford, having considerably augmented his fortune by trade, purchased Nidd, his present residnece, and other property in Yorkshire.
He was of Bradford, Nidd & Darley.
     Benjamin's death was registered in the quarter ending in December 1843 in Chesterfield RD, Derbyshire.
     His will was proved on 21 August 1844 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. Will of Benjamin Rawson of Nidd, Yorkshire.
     More information about Benjamin Rawson may be found at http://www.mechanicalmusicpress.com/history/welte/wt6nh_p1b.htm.

     Benjamin Rawson was born on 2 December 1799 in Bolton le Moors, Lancashire. He was the son of Benjamin Rawson and Elizabeth Plumbe. Benjamin Rawson was christened on 14 February 1800 in St Peter, Bolton le Moors.
     Benjamin Rawson made a will dated 15 April 1833 in Darley Hall, Bolton le Moor, Lancashire. This is the last will and testament of me Benjamin Rawson the younger of Darley Hall in Bolton le Moor county Lancaster Esquire ... unto my brother William Steer Rawson ... sisters Mary & Eliza Rawson, spinsters ... brother Thomas Rawson of Nidd Hall, Yks ... to be continued.
     Benjamin died on 30 June 1837 in Leamington, Warwickshire, aged 37.
     His will was proved on 25 August 1837 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.

     Brooke Rawson was born in 1804 in Bradford?, Yorkshire. He was the son of Benjamin Rawson and Elizabeth Plumbe.
     Brooke was buried on 17 September 1804 in St Peter, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire.

     Charles died in Antigua, West Indies. Charles served in the Royal Navy. He was born on 25 May 1793 in Bolton le Moors, Lancashire. He was the son of Benjamin Rawson and Elizabeth Plumbe. Charles Rawson was christened on 26 June 1793 in St Peter, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire.

     Elizabeth Rawson was christened on 3 June 1795 in St Peter, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire. She was the daughter of Benjamin Rawson and Elizabeth Plumbe.
     Elizabeth died on 29 November 1890? In 'Nidd Hall', Harrogate, Yorkshire, aged 95. November 29th. Died at Nidd Hall, in her 96th year, Miss Rawson, the youngest and last surviving daughter of Mr Benjamin Rawson, of Nidd Hall whose mother was the only child of the late Mr Thomas Plumbe, of Bolton, near York, and who succeeded to the estates in the year 1844. The deceased lady was born in 1795. Her father died in 1844 leaving two daughters, one of whom died in 1863, and the surviving daughter quietly passed away, after a life of uninterrupted charity and benevolence during the closing hours of Saturday evening. The deceased during her lifetime was lavishly charitable, not only to those resident in the immediate vicinity of her demesne, but to institutions throughout the country. Miss Rawson owned a vast amount of landed property in various parts of the county. The heir to the estate is the Hon. Henry Edmund Butler, of Eagle Hall, Pateley Bridge. son of Viscount Mountgarrett. Mr Butler married the daughter of Mr J St John C Charlton, of Apley Castle, Salop, and in 1885 contested the borough of Windsor as the Liberal candidate.

     Frances Penelope Rawson was born circa 1825 in Yorkshire, England. She was the daughter of Thomas Rawson and Frances Penelope Tempest.

     Jeremiah Rawson married Frances Sterne on 13 August 1734 in York, Yorkshire. Jeremiah Rawson was christened on 6 May 1791 in St Peter, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire. He was the son of Benjamin Rawson and Elizabeth Plumbe.

     Jeremiah Rawson was christened on 29 June 1764 in Manchester, Lancashire. He was the son of Benjamin Rawson and Ann Steer.

     John Rawson was born on 8 November 1802 in Bolton le Moors, Lancashire. He was the son of Benjamin Rawson and Elizabeth Plumbe. John Rawson was christened on 24 June 1803 in St Peter, Bolton le Moors.

     Margaret Rawson was born in 1806 in Darley Hall, Farnworth, Lancashire. She was the daughter of Benjamin Rawson and Elizabeth Plumbe.

     Mary Rawson was christened on 1 June 1755 in Manchester, Lancashire. She was the daughter of Benjamin Rawson and Ann Steer.

     Mary Rawson was christened on 27 January 1788 in St Peter, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire. She was the daughter of Benjamin Rawson and Elizabeth Plumbe.
     Mary Rawson and Lt William Steer Rawson, Thomas Rawson and Sarah Rawson were beneficiaries in Benjamin Rawson's will dated 15 April 1833 in Darley Hall, Bolton le Moor, Lancashire.

     Rachel Rawson was christened on 13 September 1786 in St Peter, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire. She was the daughter of Benjamin Rawson and Elizabeth Plumbe.
     Rachel was buried on 19 February 1788 in Bolton le Moors, Lancashire.

     Sarah Rawson was christened on 12 June 1789 in Bolton le Moors, Lancashire. She was the daughter of Benjamin Rawson and Elizabeth Plumbe.
Sarah Rawson married Maj Gen George Guy Carlton L'Estrange on 5 June 1817.
     Sarah Rawson and Lt William Steer Rawson, Mary Rawson and Thomas Rawson were beneficiaries in Benjamin Rawson's will dated 15 April 1833 in Darley Hall, Bolton le Moor, Lancashire.

     Susanna Rawson was christened on 14 November 1756 in Manchester, Lancashire. She was the daughter of Benjamin Rawson and Ann Steer.

     Thomas Rawson was born on 12 December 1797 in Bolton le Moors, Lancashire. He was the son of Benjamin Rawson and Elizabeth Plumbe. Thomas Rawson was christened on 18 April 1798 in St Peter, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire.
Thomas Rawson married Frances Penelope Tempest on 26 July 1824 in Tong, Lancashire.
     Thomas Rawson and Lt William Steer Rawson, Mary Rawson and Sarah Rawson were beneficiaries in Benjamin Rawson's will dated 15 April 1833 in Darley Hall, Bolton le Moor, Lancashire.

     Lt William Steer Rawson was born on 19 September 1801 in Bolton le Moors, Lancashire. He was the son of Benjamin Rawson and Elizabeth Plumbe. Lt William Steer Rawson was christened on 23 April 1802 in St Peter, Bolton le Moors.
     Lt William Steer Rawson and Mary Rawson, Thomas Rawson and Sarah Rawson were beneficiaries in Benjamin Rawson's will dated 15 April 1833 in Darley Hall, Bolton le Moor, Lancashire.
     He served as a Lieutenant in the 87th Fusiliers.
     William died before 3 December 1835. A William Steer Rawson of Mullingar, Ireland was listed in the 1836 electoral register for freehold houses & shops in Long Millgate, Salford Hundred, Manchester, Lancashire.
     His will was proved on 3 December 1835 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.

     Anne resided at 29 Bedford Row, London.
     Anne resided at Lexden, Colchester, Essex. She was christened on 27 June 1740 in St Olave, Hart St, London. She was the daughter of Thomas Rawstorn and Ann Fawler.
     Anne Rawstorn made a will dated 15 November 1814. She added codicils 18 November 1814, 19 November 1814, 22 November 1814 & 26 June 1816.
     Anne died in 1816 in England.
     Her will was proved on 28 September 1816 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.