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From the Dictionary of Surnames:- Masters: A patronymic form of the English and Scottish nickname Master, which described the man who behaved in a masterful way, or as an occupational name for the Master of a craft.  It is derived from Middle English maister from Latin magister.  The name was borne in early times by people who were freeholders of enough land that they had labourers who helped them work the land.

Daniel MASTERS married his first wife Mary

In 1851 they were living in St. Mabyn

Their children were

John MASTERS born circa 1840

James MASTERS born circa 1842

Mary MASTERS baptised 29 November 1848

Daniel married his second wife Mary LANXON at Bodmin Register Office on 30 March 1861

Daniel was baptised 28 April 1816 at Blisland, CON

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In 1861 he was a Wood Labourer at Hallagan Mill, St. Mabyn

In 1871 he is a Woodman Labourer

By 1881 he is an Agricultural Labourer living in the church Village of St. Mabyn

He died 22 November 1883

Mary was born circa 1840 at Helland, CON

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Their children were

Mary MASTERS born 15 September 1861

For her marriage and family go to Roche, CON

Harry MASTERS born circa 1864

William MASTERS born circa 1866

Sarah MASTERS born circa 1870

Charles MASTERS born circa 1873

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