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John STILLAge: 35 years1811–1847

Name: John STILL

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Birth	August 25, 1811 London, England Note: The following entry from the parish records of St Mary Le Strand in Middlesex is thought to be for J… The following entry from the parish records of St Mary Le Strand in Middlesex is thought to be for John. John Still b. 25 Aug 1811 , Christened 19 Feb 1815. Parents John Still and wife Elizabeth. On the same date John's brother William was also christened. Notice John Still Sr was a Coal Porter. The marriage record for his children In Holborn many years later also indicated he was a coal porter. johnstillbaptism.jpeg
Death of a father	John STILL January 6, 1828 (Age 16 years) St Mary Le Strand Parish, Westminster, London John Still Burial Record, St Mary Le Strand Parish, Westminster Note: The death of John Still was difficult to determine for many years. The name in the St Mary Le Strand records was incorrectly given as John Hill of 7 Feathers Court in Westminster, a known address of the Still family. A close look at the original burial ground records (Film Roll 21, St Mary Le Strand Parish, Westminster Archives), shows that the correct name was actually John Still age 44. Buried in Russell Court Ground.
Burial of a father	John STILL 1828 (Age 16 years) Russell Court Ground Note: According to Film Roll 21, St Mary Le Strand Parish, Westminster Archives. His name is correctly given as John STILL, not Hill.
Residence	1836 (Age 24 years) 22 Castle St, Holborn, London Note: From the 1836 edition of Robson's Directory of London: John Still, Law Stationer, Castle St, No 22.… From the 1836 edition of Robson's Directory of London: John Still, Law Stationer, Castle St, No 22. No William Still listed. 1836 was the first year John Still was listed in the directory and he continued his listing through 1843. In 1844 John Still was listed in 25 Castle St but htere was still no William Still listed.
Religious marriage	Maria MARSHALL — View this family August 26, 1838 (Age 27 years) John Still, Maria Marshall Marriage Entry
Death of a wife	Maria MARSHALL October 14, 1838 (Age 27 years) Note: Maria was not in the 1841 census with John and his mother. She is not mentioned in his will of 1847… Maria was not in the 1841 census with John and his mother. She is not mentioned in his will of 1847. John left all household items to his mother. City of London Burial Records, transcribed by John Hansen and Monnica Stephens lists burial for Maria Still of Tooke's Court, age 23, St Andrews Holborn - 14 Oct 1838.
Census	May 6, 1841 (Age 29 years) Holborn, Middlesex, England John Still, Law Writer, Living at 22 Castle St In Holborn With His Mother
Occupation	Law Stationer 1842 (Age 30 years) Address: 22 Castle St Holborn, England and later, 25 Castle St
Death	March 7, 1847 (Age 35 years) London, England Address: Castle St, Holborn Note: Entry from the City of London Burials states that John Still was buried 7 Mar 1847 at St Andrew Holborn. Burial Record from St Andrews of Holborn

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father	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth … Sarah STILL William STILL John STILL Elizabeth STILL Mary STILL James STILL John STILL Birth: 1783 — England Death: January 6, 1828 — St Mary Le Strand Parish, Westminster, London
mother	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John STILL Sarah STILL William STILL John STILL Elizabeth STILL Mary STILL James STILL Elizabeth … Birth: 1779 — Putney, Surrey, England Death: August 15, 1854 — St Saviour District, Bermondsey, Surry, England
elder sister	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Sarah STILL Birth: January 1810 — Richmond, Surrey, England Death: about 1843 — England
5 years younger brother	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ann Priscilla SUMMERS Elizabeth Sabina STILL William Frederick STILL Ann Priscilla STILL Marriot STILL Mary Ann STILL Maria STILL Caroline STILL Frances STILL William STILL Birth: January 7, 1815 — London, England Death: October 24, 1849 — Serpentine River, County Middlesex, London, England
-3 years himself	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Maria MARSHALL John STILL Birth: August 25, 1811 — London, England Death: March 7, 1847 — London, England
5 years younger sister	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James OLIVER Mary OLIVER Elizabeth OLIVER Edward Thomas OLIVER William OLIVER John OLIVER Charles OLIVER Elizabeth STILL Birth: 1816 — Mortlake, Surrey, England Death: 1860 — Borough of Southwark in Bermondsey, Surrey (South London)
-8 years elder sister	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Mary STILL Birth: July 4, 1808 — Richmond, Surrey, England
8 years younger brother	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships James STILL Birth: September 13, 1816 — St Mary Le Strand Parish, Westminster, London, England Death: December 15, 1822 — 7 Feathers Court, St Mary's LeStrand Parish

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himself	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Maria MARSHALL John STILL Birth: August 25, 1811 — London, England Death: March 7, 1847 — London, England
wife	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John STILL Maria MARSHALL Death: October 14, 1838
	Marriage: August 26, 1838 —

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Birth	The following entry from the parish records of St Mary Le Strand in Middlesex is thought to be for John. John Still b. 25 Aug 1811 , Christened 19 Feb 1815. Parents John Still and wife Elizabeth. On the same date John's brother William was also christened. Notice John Still Sr was a Coal Porter. The marriage record for his children In Holborn many years later also indicated he was a coal porter.
Residence	From the 1836 edition of Robson's Directory of London: John Still, Law Stationer, Castle St, No 22. No William Still listed. 1836 was the first year John Still was listed in the directory and he continued his listing through 1843. In 1844 John Still was listed in 25 Castle St but htere was still no William Still listed.
Death	Entry from the City of London Burials states that John Still was buried 7 Mar 1847 at St Andrew Holborn.
Media object	Will mentions: Brother William Still, sister Mary STILL, sister Elizabeth Oliver and husband James, mother Elizabeth Still. John Still, law stationer, of 25 Castle St, Holburn. The family has inherited a \"business card\" of J Still, in the posession of Constant NORRED Lewis of Piggot, Ark.
Shared note	LAST will and testament for John STILL summary, dated Feb 5, 1847: `John Still, 25 Castle Mentions brother William STILL, sister Mary , sister Elizabeth & husband James OLIVER, mother Elizabeth Still, Richard Gaines of 25 Castle St Exec for will, dated Feb 5 1847, Signed John Still. Wit: Wm Elkington, Michael Edington.`

Birth	johnstillbaptism.jpeg Format: image/jpeg Image dimensions: 920 × 173 pixels File size: 58 KB Type: Photo Highlighted image: no
Marriage	John Still, Maria Marshall Marriage Entry Format: image/png Image dimensions: 877 × 295 pixels File size: 301 KB Type: Document Highlighted image: no
Census	John Still, Law Writer, Living at 22 Castle St In Holborn With His Mother Format: image/jpeg Image dimensions: 1,320 × 2,046 pixels File size: 892 KB Type: Document
Death	Burial Record from St Andrews of Holborn Format: image/jpeg Image dimensions: 1,645 × 1,097 pixels File size: 168 KB Type: Document Highlighted image: no
Media object	John Still's Will - February 1847 Format: application/pdf File size: 41 KB Type: Photo Highlighted image: no