George Osmond, Sr.

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The christening of George Osmond is listed in the parish registers of Bicester (FHL Book #: British, 942.57/B1, K29ce, Vol.2, p.207), which states that he was christened on 6 March 1808 as "George [the] son [of] George and Ann Osmond".

In September 2009, the Osmond Family Organization of Utah obtained a copy of the death certificate of George Osmond from England, which stated that he died at the age of 52 years of "Diseased Bladder [and] Exhaustion" on 1 December 1860, at Sheep Street, Bicester, and that he was a "Soliciter".

The burial of George (Sr.) Osmond is listed in the Monumental Inscriptions (published in April 1992) for St. Edburg, Bicester, Oxfordshire, England (FHL Microfiche # 6400193), and states that George Osmond was buried in plot # 273 and that (in 1992) his "tomb [was] half buried". The Monumental Inscription reads: "Sacred to the Memory of George Osmond Esq. who departed this life on the 1st day of December 1860. Aged 52 years." In 2009, the gravestone of George (Sr.) Osmond at St. Edburg, Bicester, Oxford, England, was located and photographed by Kathryn and Jim Stout (professional genealogists in Lancashire, England); and in 2010 the gravestone was visited and again photographed by James (Jimmy) A. Osmond (of Utah). Photographs of George Osmond's gravestone and other related items are in possession of the Osmond Family Organization of Utah.

In the 1841 Census, George Osmond is listed as being about 35 years old (born about 1807-1811), born in Oxfordshire, England, an "Attorney" and residing with his mother "Ann" (about 61 years old) in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England.

In the 1851 Census, George Osmond is listed as being about 44 years old (born about 1807), born in Bicester, Oxfordshire, unmarried and working as a "Solicitor", while residing in the household of Wellington and Ann Ellis located at: 4 White Rock, St. Mary Magdalen, Hastings, Sussex, England.

Historical Note: The family history book "George Osmond and Family Pioneers" (1980's, p.2-3) states that George Osmond Jr.'s (1837-1913) "father was George Osmond, the attorney.... George Sr. was born in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England, and died December 1st, 1860, while residing at Sheep Street, Market End, Bicester, England.... Rumors are that the Osmond family was one of considerable wealth and high social standing. George Sr. seems to have alienated himself to some extent from the family traditions, perhaps a free spirit seeking self expression. Who knows. The records do not give the answer. Indications are that he was 'cut off' from what normally would have been his inheritance. Whether he ever received it or not is still in question. He, George Sr. apparently established a law practice at Bicester, as certain documents from that area bear his signature and reference is made to him in that capacity. It is said that he had a 'good bit' of money and we do find Nancy living in her own home and caring for her family, yet no reference is made to him at this time."

Historical Note: The family history book "George Osmond and Family Pioneers" (1980's) states that when George Osmond (1837-1913) joined the LDS Church in 1850, his "relatives and friends all turned against him. His mother pleaded with him to give up this new strange religion, but to no avail. His relatives felt bitter toward him and accused him of disgracing the family name. ...To his surprise he [George Osmond] was never able to convert any of his relatives to the truth of the Gospel. ...It was said that George broke his mother's heart when he joined up with the 'Deluded Mormons.' He grieved to cause her sorrow, but he could not give up what he believed to be the truth. ...George gave up family and friends, financial security, and even his mother, who was living alone at the time he left to come to America. ...George parted from his relatives, his mother, his brothers and sister, in bitterness. They said, 'We don't want to see or hear from you until you have left the Mormons.' Records show that his mother soon repented and would have been happy to hear from her son in America" (pages 4-5). Also, in his LDS mission diary entry dated November 13, 1884, George Osmond wrote: "The trip to Brighton will remain in my memory as long as life lasts. I saw the house where my mother died. My brother and sister told me many anecdotes of her which proved that 'Her son in America' as she ever loved to call me, was always uppermost in her mind and affections. God bless her and grant that I may yet be able to prove to her how much I love her. I did not visit her grave. It may have been weakness, but I felt I would rather not."

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