Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree—The Sad Tale of Sarah Ann Snowling
Sarah Ann Snowling was one of 12 children (3 did not survive infancy) born to William Snowling (1815-1874) and Mary Ann Day (1815-1893). Sarah Ann was born on May 1, 1849 in Broome, Norfolk, England as the seventh child. Her father was an agricultural labourer in 1851, but by 1861, the family had moved to Ellingham, Norfolk to be closer to William’s mother, Amelia, who was 79 years of age. William was now working as a coal seller and his 16 year-old son, James worked as a coal carter. The children of William and Mary Snowling are as follows: 1. William Snowling 1837-1912 2. Robert Snowling 1839-1916 3. John Snowling 1841-1841 4. Marianne Snowling 1843-1895 5. James Snowling 1845-1913 6. ...