| 1817 | 1818 | 1819 | 1820 | 1821 | 1822 | 1823 | 1824 | 1825 | 1826 | 1827 | 1828 | 1829 | 1830 | 1831 | 1832 | 1833 | 1834 | 1835 |
| 1836 | 1837 | 1838 | 1839 | 1840 | 1841 | 1842 | 1843 | 1844 | 1845 | 1846 | 1847 | 1848 | 1849 | 1850 | 1851 | 1852 | 1853 | 1854 |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
The Family of Robert and Alice FAIRCLOUGH: Robert Fairclough, and Alice Kirk, both of Salwick in the Parish of Kirkham, were married on 28 May 1810 at Kirkham. They were married, by licence, by Thomas Stephenson, Curate, and the witnesses were Richard Carter and Sarah Kirk. Robert signed the register with an X. Their first child, Cuthbert, was born on 19 Jul 1811 and was baptized the same day at St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Lea. Although I cannot find a burial record, he must have died in infancy as Robert and Alice named another son Cuthbert a few years later. After starting their married life in the Kirkham or Lea area, they eventually settled in Preston. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists Robert Fairclough, aged 38, living at 4 Hill Street with his wife Alice, aged 34, and three children, John, aged 7; Cuthbert, aged 5; and Ann, aged 2. None of these children were baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel and I suspect they were born before the family moved to Preston. The first of their children to be baptized at St Wilfrid's was their daughter Sarah, who was baptized on 14 Jan 1821. Sarah was followed by another daughter. Miss Mary FAIRCLOUGH: Mary Fairclough was baptized on 15 Aug 1823 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, and the sponsors were James Twist and Catherine Stocks. Mary appears to have been the last of their children, and was only two years five months old when her mother died. Mrs Alice FAIRCLOUGH: Alice (Kirk) Fairclough was born in about 1785. She died aged just 40 years and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 23 Jan 1826. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Robert Fairclough, a warehouseman, living at 5 Hill Street, and at the time of the 1841 census, Robert Fairclough, a labourer, aged c. 55, was living in Back Hill Street, Preston with two children, John, a labourer, aged c. 25; and Mary, aged c. 15. They were all listed as having been born in Lancashire. At the time of the 1851 census, Robert Fairclough, a labourer, widower, aged 65, was living at 1 Back Hill Street, Preston with his unmarried daughter Mary, a boot binder, aged 25. Robert was listed as born in Great Plumpton, and Mary was born in Preston. She died a little more than two years later, and was buried on 2 Jan 1854 in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. By 1861 Robert was a widower living at Stock House in Preston, where he worked as an agricultural servant to George Miller and his family. He was listed as being 80 years old, but was actually closer to 75. He died in Preston and was buried on 26 Jan 1862 in a public grave, H-23, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery. The burial register records that he was of Saul Street, aged 78 years. Cuthbert Fairclough, a 24 year old bachelor, slater, of 6 Hill Street, son of Robert Fairclough, carter, married Ellen Gillett, a 24 years old spinster, servant, of Bridge Street, daughter of William Gillett, shoemaker, on 31 Oct 1839 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were Samuel Cross and Ann Waring. The bride and groom both signed the register with an X. Marriage Announcement: "...at the Parish Church, Preston, by the Rev. R. Carus Wilson, M.A., Vicar, Mr. Cuthbert Fairclough, to Miss Ellen Gillett, both of that town." Published in the Blackburn Standard, Wed., 6 Nov 1839 After marrying in Preston Cuthbert and Ellen moved around the county, probably due to his occupation. Their daughter Mary's birth was registered in Poulton-le-Fylde in early 1841, and by the time of the 1841 census Cuthbert Fairclough, a slater, aged c. 25, was living in Church Street, Fleetwood-on-Wyre, with his wife Ellen, aged c. 25, and their only child, Mary, aged 3 months. However, they were back in Preston by the following year. Mrs Ellen FAIRCLOUGH: Ellen (Gillett) Fairclough, wife of Cuthbert, a flagger and slater of Back Hill Street, died of consumption on 3 Nov 1842, aged 26 years. She was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. Just less than 2 and a half years later, Cuthbert remarried. Cuthbert, son of Robert and Alice Fairclough, and Catherine, daughter of James and Margaret Coup, were married on 14 Apr 1845 at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston. They were married by Father Robert Havers, and the witnesses were William Turner and Mary Fairclough. Cuthbert and Catherine continued to move around the county and their six children were born in various locations. By the time of the 1851 census Cuthbert Fairclough, a master flagger and slater, aged 34, was living a 5 Bonny Street, Blackpool, with four children, Mary, an assistant at home, aged 10; Robert, aged 5; Margaret, aged 4; and Alice, aged 2. On the night of the census Cuthbert's wife Catherine and their 2 month old son James were visiting at the home of her parents, James and Margaret Coup, at Railway Cottages, Preston. Catherine (Coup) Fairclough died aged 37, and was buried on 17 Aug 1860 in grave B-345 in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery. The burial register records that she was the wife of Cuthbert, a flagger and slater, of Saul Street, Preston. Death Notice: "Deaths...Since our last:- Catherine Fairclough, Saul-street, aged 37;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Aug 1860 On the night of the 1861 census Cuthbert Fairclough, a flagger and slater, widower, aged 44, was living at 20 Saul Street, Preston with six children, Robert, a scholar, aged 15; Margaret, a cotton weaver, aged 13; Alice, aged 11; James, aged 9; Jane, aged 7; and Thomas, aged 4 - all scholars. It is not known how long they remained in Preston, but at some point they moved to Blackpool where Cuthbert Fairclough died on 10 Mar 1868. He died at Euston Street, Blackpool and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St John the Evangelist Parish Church, Blackpool, aged 53 years. Death Notice: "On the 10th inst., Mr. Cuthbert Fairclough, flagger and slater, Blackpool, aged 53." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 14 Mar 1868 Note: Robert Fairclough appears to have been the brother of Richard Fairclough, who also lived at Hill Street for most of his married life. |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
Margaret FAIRCLOUGH: A James Fairclough, a labourer, was listed living in Fylde Road in the 1832 Preston electoral rolls. Could Margaret be the mother of William Fairclough, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Apr 1835, aged 14 months? William Fairclough was born on 9 Jan 1835, and baptized on 22 Feb 1835 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, the son of James and Margaret Fairclough. Without more information to go on, it may never be known. Note: Fylde Road and Fylde Street seem to have been confused quite often. |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
Richard FAIRCLOUGH: Richard Fairclough died on 3 Dec 1851, aged 63 years. Death Notice: "On Wednesday last, suddenly, after a long and tedious indisposition, Mr. Richard Fairclough, joiner and builder, in the 64th year of his age, deservedly respected." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 6 Dec 1851 It is not known where or when Richard Fairclough married his wife Ann. They were not listed in the 1820 Catholic census of Preston, but their oldest known child, Jane, was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 22 Sep 1821. She was followed by Alice, baptized on 5 Feb 1827; John Robert, baptized on 27 Feb 1829; William Michael, baptized on 12 Dec 1830; and Thomas, baptized on 1 Jan 1833. In the 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston, under Joiners & Builders, are listed Richard Fairclough, of Glover's court; and his brother Thomas Fairclough, of 13 Hill street. Thomas Fairclough died in 1834 and left three properties in Hill Street to his brother Richard. Richard later moved to Hill Street, where he would live for the rest of his life. At the time of the 1841 census, Richard Fairclough, a joiner, aged c. 50, was living in Hill Street, Preston with his wife Ann, aged c. 45, and five children, Jane, aged c. 15; Alice, aged 14; John, aged 12; William, aged 10; and Thomas, aged 8. Also staying with them were a female servant, Alice Nugent, aged c. 15; and a joiner's apprentice, William Morley, aged 14. They were all listed as havng been born in Lancashire. It is not known how William Morley was related to the Fairclough family, but three people called Morley, John Morley, Elizabeth Morley, and Ann Morley, were Godparents to children of Richard and Ann. At the time of the 1851 census, Richard Fairclough, a joiner and builder, aged 61, was living at 10 Hill Street, Preston with his wife Ann, aged 58, and their two youngest children, William, aged 20; and Thomas, aged 18, both of whom were joiners. Richard and Ann were both listed as born in Wigan, and their sons were born in Preston. Richard was employing eight men and one labourer. Ann Fairclough outlived her husband by a little over seven years, and died on 3 Feb 1859. She was buried on 7 Feb 1859 in a private grave, C-409, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery. The burial register records that she was of Hill Street, aged 66, and the widow of Richard Fairclough, a joiner. Death Notice: "On the 3rd inst., Mrs Fairclough, Hill-street, relict of the late Mr. Richard Fairclough, builder, of this town, aged 67." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 12 Feb 1859 Note 1: Richard Fairclough appears to have been the brother of Robert Fairclough, who also lived at Hill Street for most of his married life. Note 2: Ann Fairclough's headstone in Preston Cemetery lists several members of her family that are buried in the same grave. |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
William FAIRCLOUGH: There was a Thomas Fairclough, a cotton spinner, living at 4 Back Kirkham Street in 1832. He and his wife Ann (Newsham) Fairclough, who he married on 10 Jun 1822 at St John's Parish Church in Preston, baptized nine of a possible ten children at St John's Parish Church between 1822 and 1844. The burial record for one of their children, Agnes, who was buried on 5 Feb 1833, and the baptism record for another child they called Agnes, who was baptized on 9 Jun 1833, give their address as Back Kirkham Street. However, every indication seems to be that this was an Anglican family and there is no logical reason why they would have buried a child in a Catholic cemetery. Furthermore, I can find no record of them ever having a child called William. The only possible baptism record I have found for this child was a William Fairclough who was born on 9 Jan 1835, and baptized on 22 Feb 1835 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, the son of James and Margaret Fairclough. This would have meant that he was actually 14 weeks old instead of 14 months old at the time of his death. I cannot find James and Margaret Fairclough in the 1841 census. Could Margaret be the woman who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 18 Feb 1836, aged 30? She died at Fylde Street and a James Fairclough, a labourer, was listed living in Fylde Road in the 1832 Preston electoral rolls. Without more information to go on, it may never be known. Note: Fylde Road and Fylde Street seem to have been confused quite often. |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
Thomas FAITH: Thomas Faith and Mary Houghton, both of Preston, were married on 22 Aug 1814 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Towne, Curate, and the witnesses were James France and Betty Salsbury (sic). The bride and James France signed the register with an X. If the details recorded are correct, Thomas Faith would have been 72 and Mary Houghton would have been 33 when they married. Despite their ages, Thomas and Mary did have children, with Mary, born c. 1818; Margaret, who was baptized on 2 Mar 1823; and Thomas, who was baptized on 19 Jun 1825, both at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Sadly, Margaret lived only one year and was buried on 15 Sep 1824 at St John's Parish Church. The burial register records that she was of Duke Street, aged 1, and a Papist (Catholic). The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Thomas Faith, retail brewer, living at 13 Stanley-street, and the 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston, under Retailers of Beer, list Thomas Faith, at 13 Stanley street, which was the address of the Stanley Vaults (later known as the Stanley Street Tavern). In 1833 Thomas was one of three pub or beer house landlords fined for allowing drinking on Sunday during prohibited hours. News Item: "Sunday Tippling. - Yesterday, at the Town hall, before John Troughton, and James Mounsey, Esqrs., Thomas Faith, and William Baxendale, both of Stanley-street; and John Proctor, of Back Church-street, were eached fined in the sum of forty shillings, and costs, for suffering tippling in their respective houses during divine service, on Sunday last. The Magistrates expressed their deternination to put a stop to an evil which appeared every day to be gaining ground. We trust they will act impartially in this matter, by serving all beer-sellers alike, whether licensed by themseleves or the Excise-officers. If ten o'clock at night be the proper hour for closing the sale of beer in the Excise licensed houses, how do the magistrates happen to consider eleven not too late for those where spirits, as well as ale, are so freely dispensed?" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 16 Mar 1833 After Thomas' death in 1838 his widow and children continued to live in Stanley Street, although no longer at the pub. At the time of the 1841 census Mary Faith, Independent, aged c. 45, was living in Stanley Street with two children, Mary, a cotton winder, aged c. 20; and Thomas, a labourer, aged c. 15. They were all listed as having been born in Lancashire. They appear to have been sharing a house with Mary Parish (or Parrish) and her family, and there may have been some relationship between the Faith and Parish families. At the time of the 1851 census Mary Faith (called Margaret in the census) was a lodger in the home of Mary Parish at 18 Stanley Street. Mary was a widow, working as a laundress, aged 70, and listed as born in Preston. By 1861 Mary Parish's son Cornelius had taken over as head of household and the family had moved to Dale Street, Preston - taking Mary Faith with them. She was listed as a boarder, aged 76, and a pauper that had been a cotton wevaer. Curiously, she is listed as single and as having been born in Shropshire. Mary Faith died in 1866 and was buried on 10 Jan 1866 in a public grave, J-649, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery. The burial register records that she was of Stanley Street, aged 85 years. Death Notice: "Deaths...Since our last:...Mary Faith, Stanley-street, aged 85;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 13 Jan 1866 NOTE: At 96, Thomas was the oldest male buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, although there were many burials where no age was recorded, so there may have been older people buried there. |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
Mary FARE: Mary Fare, a weaver, who was born in about 1828, died on 8 Mar 1848 at 17 Mount Pleasant and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 19 years. The informant, who was present when she died, was Richard Fare, of 17 Mount Pleasant. There is no indication of how Richard was related to Mary, and I cannot identify either of them in the 1841 census, or Richard in 1851. Mary and Richard may have been related to Jane (Fayre) Singleton, who was living in Mount Pleasant at the time of her death in 1846. After Jane's death her youngest daughter Mary Ann went to live with an unmarried aunt, Mary Fare, where she was living at the time of the 1851 census. Note: The only Richard Fare living in Preston at the time of the 1851 census appears to have been unrelated. He and his family were Anglicans and there is no reason why they would have buried a child in a Catholic cemetery. |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
Catherine FARMER: Catherine Farmer, widow of Felix Farmer, a labourer, died on 18 Apr 1840 at the home of Hugh and Sarah Flanagan, 3 Dean's Court. Sarah Flanagan's maiden name was Farmer, and she may have been a relative of Catherine's. They were of a similar age, and may have been sisters-in-law. Hugh and Sarah were both born in Ireland and it is likely that Catherine, and her late husband Felix, were also born in Ireland. There is no record of Felix Farmer's death in Preston, and it may be that Catherine only came to Preston after losing her husband. Note: Hugh and Sarah Flanagan baptized at least four children at St Wilfrid's Chapel and two of those children are buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
Jane FENTON: Jane Fenton was born on 25 Dec 1836, and was baptized on 1 Jan 1837 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. She was the daughter of Thomas and Catherine Fenton, and the sponsors were Alexander and Margaret Clayton. Thomas Fenton was married twice. His first marriage was to Ann Medcalf on 28 Jan 1823 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They baptized their first child, Ellen, in the same church five months later, on 18 May 1823. Ellen was followed by Mary (1), who was baptized on 9 Jun 1824 and buried on 28 Dec 1830 at St Peter's Church, aged 6 years; Ralph, who was baptized on 26 Feb 1826; Jane (1), who was baptized on 17 Jan 1830 and was buried on 29 Sep 1836 at St Peter's Church, aged 7 years; Richard, who was baptized on 29 Jan 1832 and buried on 23 Sep 1832 at St Peter's Church; and Mary (2), who was baptized on 4 Aug 1833. All of the children were baptized at St John's Parish Church, and the baptism and burial entries record their abode as Crown Street, and their father's occupation as a weaver. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Thomas Fenton as a weaver living at 45 Crown Street. Ann (Medcalf) Fenton died at that address and was buried on 15 Mar 1835 in the churchyard of St John's Parish Church, aged 29. A year after his wife's death Thomas remarried. Thomas Fenton, a widower, and Catherine Blacklidge (sic), a widow, both of Preston, were married on 6 Apr 1836 at St John's Parish Church. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were William and Margaret Greenough. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the register with an X. Thomas and Catherine had two children, Jane in 1836 and Thomas, who was born on 22 Aug 1838, and was baptized on 2 Sep 1838 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. At the time of the 1841 census Thomas Fenton, a cotton warper, aged c. 35, was living at Sergeant Street, Preston with his wife Catherine, aged c. 40, and two of the children born to his first wife, Ralph, a blacksmith, aged c. 15; Mary, aged 8; and the two he had with Catherine, Jane, aged 4; and Thomas, aged 3. They were all listed as having been born in Lancashire. By 1851 Thomas had changed careers and was now the publican of the Robin Hood pub at 5 Wellington Street, Preston. He was aged 47, and was listed as having been born in Samlesbury. Catherine was aged 54, his daughter Mary, a house servant, was 17; and their son Thomas, a scholar, was 12. Catherine and the children were all born in Preston. Thomas died on 23 Sep 1859, aged 56. Death Notice: "Deaths...Since our last...Thomas Fenton, Wellington-street, 56;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 1 Oct 1859 Thomas Fenton wrote his will on 1 Jan 1859. He left £120 pounds to each of his sons Ralph and Thomas once the youngest reached the age of 21 years. Until then, the interest on the money would accumulate. He directed that £120 be invested with the interest paid to his daughter Mary during her lifetime, and then to any children she may have. If she had no children the £120 would be paid to his sons. The residue of his estate, after paying his funeral and other expenses, was to go to his wife Catherine. Catherine was also to receive the rental income from his four houses, numbers 131, 132, 133, and 134 Victoria Street during her life as his widow. When she died or remarried (whichever occurred first) the houses would go to his two sons. The rental income for his other two houses in Victoria Street, numbers 135 and 136, was to be paid to his daughter Mary during her lifetime, and then to Mary's children, if any. If Mary died without living children, the houses were to go to his two sons. Thomas signed his will, which was witnessed by William Banks Sr., Solicitor, and William Banks Jr., his clerk. The will was proved at Lancaster on 8 Nov 1859, with his effects valued at under £600. Catherine Fenton died on 15 Mar 1876, aged 79. Death Notice: "On the 15th inst., Catherine Fenton, Cemetery-road, aged 79." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Mar 1876 Note: When Catherine (Clayton) Blackledge married Thomas Fenton she was the widow of John Blackledge, who she married on 1 Nov 1819 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. He died aged 40 years, and was buried on 2 Aug 1835 in the churchyard at St Paul's Church, Preston. |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
Sarah Ann FISH: Sarah Ann Fish was born on 12 Oct 1838, and was baptized on 14 Oct 1838 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. She was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Fish and the sponsors were Edward and Ellen Walker. Thomas Fish, of Blackpool, and Mary Wilkinson, of Preston, were married at St Wilfrid's Chapel in Preston on 26 Oct 1837. The witnesses were James Hayes and Elizabeth Wilcock. Wedding Announcement: "On Thursday last, at the Catholic Chapel of St. Wilfrid, by the Rev. G. Connell, Mr. Thomas Fish, tea dealer, Blackpool, to Mary, only child of Mrs. Ellen (sic) Wilkinson, of the Hoop and Crown Inn, in this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 Oct 1837 Although referred to as Ellen in the newspaper announcement, Mary's mother was actually Sarah Wilkinson, the widow of James Wilkinson of Preston. She married Richard Parkinson on 14 Jul 1838 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, and the witnesses were James Bennet of Preston and Elizabeth Whiteside of Lancaster. It would seem that Thomas and Mary's marriage was not a success, and they were living apart by 1841. At the time of the 1841 census Mary Fish, Innkeeper, aged c. 25, was living at the Moor Park Inn pub in Preston with her daughter Sarah, aged 2. Also staying with them was a servant, Jane Gillet, aged c. 15. All three were listed as having been born in Lancashire. At that same time, Thomas Fish, a grocer's helper, aged c. 25, was living in Bath Cottage, Blackpool with his parents, Lawrence, an agricultural labourer, aged c. 50, and Nancy, aged c. 55, as well as his two younger brothers, Lawrence Jr, a joiner's apprentice, aged c. 20; and Richard, a tailor's apprentice, aged c. 15. They were all listed as having been born in Lancashire. Meanwhile, Mary's mother Sarah and her second husband Richard Parkinson were living at The Grey Horse Inn in Church Street, now the site of Yate's Wine Lodge, but by 1846 they had given up the pub and moved to Butler's Court, where Richard Parkinson died on 23 Apr 1846. He was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 69 years. Death Notice: "Deaths...On Thursday last, Mr. Richard Parkinson, Butler's Court, formerly landlord of the Grey Horse Inn, Church-street." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Apr 1846 At the time of the 1851 census Mary Fish, aged 39, was living at 10 Avenham Road with her widowed mother Sarah Parkinson a lodging house keeper, aged 66, and two male lodgers. Mary was listed as a married woman, and was born in Preston. Her mother was born in Lancaster. Mary's estranged husband Thomas Fish was living in Blackpool with his widowed mother Nancy, a lodging house keeper, aged 69. Thomas was now an agricultural labourer, aged 38, and was listed as born in Blackpool. By 1861 Sarah Parkinson, widow, a lodging house keeper, aged 76, was living at 9 Avenham Road, Preston with her daughter Mary Fisher (sic), who was still listed as married, and aged 50. Mary was assisting her mother in running the lodging house. Also staying with them was an unmarried lodger, William B Yates, a cotton mule spindle maker, aged 16; and an unmarried boarder, Richard Derbyshire, a hosier's assistant, aged 22. I cannot find Thomas Fish in 1861 unless he was the Thomas Fish who was working as a seaman, aged 48, and lodging at the home of Cuthbert Nickson, a livery stable keeper, at 6 Euston Street, Blackpool. This Thomas Fish is listed as unmarried and his age is off by a couple of years. Sarah Parkinson died on 6 Jul 1863, aged 78. Death Notice: "Deaths...On the 6th inst., Mrs. Sarah Parkinson, Avenham-road, aged 78." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 11 Jul 1863 At the time of the 1871 census Mary Fish, a lodging house keeper, aged 60, was still living at 10 Avenham Road, Preston. Also staying with her was a lodger, John A Philips, a tea dealer, aged 24, born in Whalley. Mary was now calling herself a widow, even though her husband was very much alive, although he was by then an inmate at the Fylde Union Workhouse in Kirkham. He was described as married, a baker, aged 60. At the time of the 1881 census Mary Fish, still calling herself a widow, was an annuitant, aged 70, living alone at 10 Avenham Road, Preston. By 1884 she moved to St Austin's Road, where she died in October of that year. Death Notice: "Burials sine our last...Mary Fish, St. Austin's-road, aged 74." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Oct 1884 Although Mary spent the last several years of her life calling herself a widow, her husband actually outlived her. He spent the last years of his life in the workhouse, where he died in 1886. He was buried on 23 Mar 1886 in the churchyard of St Michael's Parish Church in Kirkham. The burial register records his age as 76 years, and his abode as the Fylde Union Workhouse, Kirkham. Note: Thomas Fish was baptized on 2 Feb 1812 at All Hallows Parish Church in Bispham, the son of Lawrence and Nancy Fish, of Blackpool. His sister Mary was baptized the same day. |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
The Family of Hugh FLANNIGAN: Hugh Flanagan, a widower, and Sally Turner (sic), a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 29 Oct 1827 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by P. Fraser, Curate, and the witnesses were Roderick and Margaret Flanagan. The bride, groom and Margaret Flanagan signed the register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIED...At Preston,...Mr. Hugh Flanagan, to Mrs. Sally Turner;" Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 10 Nov 1827 Hugh and Sarah's first child did not survive infancy. Hugh "Michael" FLANNIGAN: Hugh Michael Flanagan was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel in Oct 1828, with sponsors Cornelius McManis and Sarah McGurk. The exact date of his baptism was not recorded. He lived a little more than two years and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 23 Nov 1830 under the name Michael Flannigan, of Hardman's Court, but his age was not recorded in the burial transcripts. Hugh and Sarah's second known child was Ann, who was born in about 1831 but was not baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel and I can find no record of her baptism elsewhere. She was followed by Sarah, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 3 Feb 1833, with sponsors Roger and Margaret Flanagan; then another child who did not survive infancy. Mary FLANNIGAN: Mary Flanagan was born on 7 May 1835 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel ten days later, with sponsors Bernard and Margaret Scollan. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 25 Jan 1836 under the name Mary Flanigan, of Hardman's Yard, aged 9 months. Hugh and Sarah's last known child was another daughter they called Mary, who was born on 28 Sep 1837 and was baptized on 1 Oct 1837, with sponsors James Smith and Jane Hilyard. On the night of the 1841 census Hugh Flanagan, an umbrella maker, aged c. 45, was living in Taylor's Yard, Preston with his wife Sarah, aged c. 45, and three children, Ann, aged 10; Sarah, aged 8; and Mary, aged 3. Also living with them was Sarah Farmer, aged c. 90, and listed as being of independent means. The adults were all listed as having been born in Ireland, and the children were born in Lancashire. Sarah Farmer may have been the mother of Sarah (Farmer) Flannigan. Sarah Farmer died two years later. Sarah Farmer, of Hardman's Yard, was buried on 17 Dec 1843 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church, aged 99 years. Sarah (Farmer) Flanagan survived her by less than five months and was buried in the same churchyard on 12 May 1844, aged 50 years. At the time of the 1851 census Hugh Flanigan (sic), widower, a hawker, aged 62, was living at 8 Hardman's Yard, Preston with his three unmarried daughters, Ann, aged 20; Sarah, aged 18; and Mary, aged 12. Hugh was listed as born in Ireland and the three girls were born in Preston. Hugh died less than four months later. Hugh Flanagan, of Hardman's Yard, died on 20 Jul 1851 and was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church the following day, aged 62 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Sunday last, Hugh Flanagan, Hardman's-yard, aged 62 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 26 Jul 1851 Hugh and Sarah's daughter Sarah, of Hardman's Yard, who was born in 1833, was buried on 29 Sep 1858 in a public grave, E-49, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 24 years. Her surname was spelled Flannagan in the burial register, which described her as an "idiot", a term we wouldn't use today but was then a recognized medical terminology. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Sarah Flannagan, Hardman's-yard, aged 24;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 2 Oct 1858 Note 1: Although the marriage register record's Sarah's surname as Turner, I think it was actually Farmer and someone has misheard or mis-transcribed the name. When their daughter Mary's birth was registered her mother's maiden name recorded as Farmer. Note 2: Sarah Farmer and Sarah (Farmer) Flanagan appear to have been related to Felix Farmer, whose wife Catherine Farmer was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Apr 1840, aged 42 years. Her death was registered by Hugh Flanagan. Note 3: The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Roger Flanagan, an umbrella maker, living at 9 Hardman's Yard. On the night of the 1841 census Roger Flanagan, an umbrella maker, aged c. 40, was living in Lill's Yard, Preston with Margaret, aged c. 40. They are probably the Roderick and Margaret Flanagan who witnessed the wedding of Hugh and Sarah, and the Roger and Margaret Flanagan who were the sponsors at the baptism of Hugh and Sarah's daughter Sarah in 1833. |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
William FLETCHER: William Fletcher was born on 15 Jan 1838 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel six days later. He was the son of Richard and Helen Fletcher, and the sponsors were William Kellet and Elizabeth Wake. Richard Fletcher, a bachelor, aged 23, a labourer, the son of John Fletcher, a labourer, and Ellen Parkinson, a spinster, aged 19, a linen spinner, the daughter of William Parkinson, a rover, were married on 4 Nov 1837 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were Alexander Fletcher and Ann Hogget. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. At the time of their marriage, Richard and Ellen were both living in Back Canal Street, where her father owned several houses. Richard and Ellen's second child was another son they called William, who was born on 26 May 1839 and was baptized the same day at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston, with sponsors William Parkinson and Elizabeth Bradley. On the night of the 1841 census Richard Fletcher, a labourer, aged c. 25, was living in Canal Street, Preston with Ellen, aged 2 (sic), and one child, William, aged 2. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Ellen would have been about 22 years old, but the second digit of her age was omitted. Richard and Ellen went on to baptize another four children in Preston's Catholic churches. John Fletcher was born on 6 Feb 1842 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church on 20 Feb 1842, with sponsors Peter Parker and Jane Taylor. He was followed by Ann, who was born on 17 Jul 1844 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church four days later, with sponsors William Parkinson and Anne Brickhouse; then Richard, who was born on 29 Jul 1846 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 16 Aug 1846, with sponsors John Bradley and Mary Cross; and Ellen, who was born on 2 Jun 1849 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 27 Jul 1849, with sponsors Thomas Atkinson and Jane Sharrock. At the time of the 1851 census Richard Fletcher, a brick maker, aged 36, was living in Canal Street with his wife Ellen, aged 32, and five children, William, aged 11; John, aged 9; Nancy, a scholar, aged 7; Richard, a scholar, aged 4; and Ellen, aged 1. Richard, Ellen and the two older boys were listed as born in Preston but the birthplaces of the younger children were not recorded. It is assumed that they were also born in Preston. Living with the family were three lodgers, Robert Rimmer, married, a labourer, aged 43; Elizabeth Rimmer, married, aged 41; and Robert Gregson, married, a labourer, aged 32. There were occupations listed for Richard and Ellen's two oldest sons but the handwriting in the census record is difficult to read. It may be "brick carrier" or something similar.
I suspect that Richard and Ellen were of different faiths, with Richard being Anglican and Ellen Catholic. For reasons that may never be known, the rest of their children were baptized in Church of England churches. Alice Fletcher was baptized on 17 Aug 1851 at St John's Parish Church, and her sister Jane was baptized in that same church on 18 Jun 1854. The baptism register recorded their father's occupation as labourer, and their abode as Canal Street. Their ninth child was the first of two sons they called Thomas. His birth was registered in the fourth quarter of 1856 but I have been unable to locate the record of his baptism. He died in infancy and was buried on 25 Oct 1857 in a public grave, K-813, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, but his age is illegible in the burial register. His burial was also recorded in the burial register at St John's Parish Church, presumably as his funeral was held there, and his age was recorded as one year. Richard and Ellen's tenth child was the second son they called Thomas, who was baptized at St John's Parish Church on 9 Feb 1859. By the end of that year they had lost another child. Jane Fletcher, the daughter of Richard Fletcher, a labourer, was buried on 7 Dec 1859 in a public grave, O-898, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 5 years. Her burial was also recorded in the burial register at St John's Parish Church. On the night of the 1861 census Richard Fletcher, a brickmaker, aged 47, was living at 6 Canal Street, Preston with Ellen, aged 40, and five children, John, a brickmaker, aged 20; Richard, a brickmaker, aged 14; Ellen, a scholar, aged 11; Alice, a scholar, aged 9; and Thomas, aged 2. Living with them was a married lodger, Margaret Eastwood, a cotton weaver, aged 48. They were all listed as born in Preston. Richard and Ellen's eleventh child was born later that year. James Fletcher was baptized on 13 Oct 1861 at Holy Trinity Church in Preston, where his father was recorded as a labourer, of Canal Street. He was followed by a second child they called Jane, who was baptized on 10 Jan 1864 at St John's Parish Church, where her father was described as a brickmaker, of Hammond Street; and finally their thirteenth and last child, Elizabeth, who was baptized on 12 Dec 1867 at St Thomas' Church in Preston, where her father was described as a bricklayer, of 7 Kent Street. At the time of the 1871 census Richard Fletcher, a carter, aged 55, was living at 7 Kent Street, Preston with Ellen, aged 52, and six children, Richard, a brickmaker, aged 23; Alice, a cotton weaver, aged 19; Thomas, a scholar, aged 12; James, a scholar, aged 10; Jane, a scholar, aged 7; and Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 3. Both Richard and Ellen died before the end of the decade. Richard Fletcher, of 9 Kent Street, a brickmaker, died of apoplexy on 18 Aug 1877, aged 62 years. His death was registered by his son Richard, who was present at the death. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON, Since our last: - Richard Fletcher, Kent-street, 62;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Aug 1877 Probate Notice: "9 February (1878) The Will of Richard Fletcher late of 9 Kent-street Preston in the County of Lancaster labourer who died 18 August 1877 at Preston was proved at Lancaster to Richard Fletcher of 9 De-Lacy-street Preston Labourer the Son one of the Executors." Although I have not read Richard's Will, a transcript of which is available at Lancashire Archives under reference Wla/1/29, information provided by another researcher is as follows: "Richard left any property to his wife Ellen, except for 9 Kent St, from which the rent to be paid to his youngest daughter Elizabeth, until she was 21, and then it was to be sold and the money be divided between Richard, Thomas, James, Jane and Elizabeth." Ellen (Parkinson) Fletcher survived her husband by a little more than eleven months. Ellen Fletcher, of 26 Brunswick Place, the widow of Richard Fletcher, a brickmaker, died of chronic bronchitis and dropsy on 26 Jul 1878, aged 60 years. Her death was registered by her sister Hannah Hoggarth, of 19 Allen Street, who was present at the death. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON, Since our last:...Ellen Fletcher, Brunswick-place, 60;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Aug 1878 Richard and Ellen are buried together in a private grave, V-153, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery. Monument Inscription: "In Affectionate Remembrance of Richard Fletcher who died August 17th 1877, aged 62 years. Also of Ellen Fletcher, widow of the above, who died July 26th 1878, aged 60 years." Note 1: When William Fletcher was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 13 Jun 1838 his age was recorded as four weeks, when he was actually four months old. Note 2: I am indebted to Annie Fletcher, whose on-line research was a great help in putting this information together. |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
The Family of George and Jane FOLEY: George Fawley (sic), a bachelor, aged 24, a spindlemaker, of Preston, and Jane Rigg, a spinster, of Preston, were married on 29 May 1827 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were Mary Rigg and John Dixon. Their ages and George's occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 28 May 1827. George and Jane baptized two children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, where in each case their surname was spelled Foley. The first was John, who was baptized on 7 Mar 1828, with sponsors James Turner and Marianne Fielden. He was followed by Ellen, who was baptized on 3 Oct 1830, with sponsors John Rigg and Mary Cranshaw. There may have been a third child. William FOLEY: William Foley was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 23 Aug 1829, but I can find no record of his baptism. His age was recorded in the burial transcript as "infant", and it may be that he died very soon after birth and was baptized privately. These were rarely recorded in the baptism registers. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list George Falley (sic), a spindle maker, living at 2 Grimshaw Street, where George was living when he died later that year. George Foley, of Grimshaw Street, died on 11 Nov 1832 and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St Paul's Church in Preston, aged 29 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Sunday last,...Mr. George Toley (sic), Grimshaw-street, aged 29." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 17 Nov 1832 George's widow Jane never remarried and on the night of the 1841 census was living with her parents at the York Tavern at 46 Church Street. John Rigg, a publican, aged 59, was running the pub with his wife Agnes, aged 61. Living with them was their son James, a warehouseman, aged 22; their widowed daughter Jane Fawley (sic), Ind. (of independent means), aged 36; William Crankshaw, aged 10; William Hancock, a hawker, aged 31; and Ann Hancock, aged 31. They were all listed as born in Lancashire, except Ann Hancock. Jane (Rigg) Foley died five years later. Mrs Jane FOLEY: Jane Foley, who was born in Preston in about 1806, and was the widow of George Foley, a spindlemaker, died of consumption on 5 Jul 1846 at 4 Bold Street, Preston. She was buried two days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 40 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Sunday last, Jane Fowley, Bold-street, aged 40." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 11 Jul 1846 Note: As shown above, the spelling of George and Jane's surname varied from one record to another. In the St Wilfrid's baptism and burial records it was always spelled Foley, which I believe is correct, but in other records it was spelled Fawley, Falley, and Fowley. When her death was registered Jane's surname was spelled Fowley by her brother James Rigg, who registered her death. |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
The Family of Walter and Mary FOSS: Walter Foss, a bachelor, and Mary Pemberton, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 18 Jun 1804 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Myers, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Black and James Lang. Walter and Mary were married during the period for which the St Wilfrid's records are missing, so there is no way to know if they also had a Catholic wedding ceremony, or what children they baptized during that period. We do know from other records that they had at least five children: Jane, who was born in about 1804; Joseph, who was born in about 1806; and Elizabeth, who was born in about 1809. Their daughter Jane died in infancy and was buried on 30 Jun 1805 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, where her surname was spelled Fose and she was described as the daughter of Walter Fose, aged 1. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists Walter Foss, aged 32, living in Lord Street with Mary, aged 33, and two children, Joseph, aged 4; and Betty, aged 1. Their son James was born in about 1811; followed by the first of two sons they called Walter, who was born in about 1813. The infant Walter was buried in the churchyard at St John's Church on 23 Jun 1814, aged 1 year. It was noted in the burial register that he was a Papist (Catholic). The first of the children to appear in the surviving St Wilfrid's baptism records was Walter Hamsworth (sic) Foss, who was baptized on 12 Sep 1815, with sponsors Edward and Mary Holden. He was followed by Richard, who was baptized on 7 Nov 1819, with sponsors Henry Fayle and Elizabeth Gore. Richard also died in infancy and was buried on 16 Sep 1820 in the churchyard at St John's Church, aged 1 year. The burial register records his abode as Lord Street, and notes that he was a Papist. Walter was the landlord of the Green Man Inn in Lord Street from at least 1818 until some time in the early to mid-1820s. By the end of that decade Walter moved his family to the Paradise Tavern in William Street, and in the space of three years he lost his wife and three adult children. Joseph FOSS: Joseph Foss, of William Street, who was born in about 1807, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 19 Jul 1828, aged 21 years. Mary FOSS: Mary (Pemberton) Foss, of William Street, who was born in about 1772, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 Mar 1829, aged 56 years. Elizabeth FOSS: Elizabeth Foss, of William Street, who was born in about 1809, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 19 Dec 1831, aged 22 years. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Walter Foss, a retail brewer, living at 11 William Street, and James Foss, a joiner, living at both William Street and 3 Brunswick Street, the 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Retailers of Beer, Walter Foss, at 11 William Street, and the 1835 Preston electoral rolls list Walter Foss living at 11 William Street and also owning a freehold house in Queen Street, with James France as tenant. By 1832 Walter had lost his wife and five of their seven known children. His son James was married in 1832 but died in 1839 (see below), and his son Walter was married in 1838 (see below). On the night of the 1841 census Walter Foss, a retail brewer, aged c. 60, was living in William Street, Preston. His married son Walter and his family were living with him, and it appears that the younger Walter had taken over the running of the pub. Walter Sr died six years later. Walter FOSS Sr: Walter Foss, of William Street, who was born in about 1778, died on 20 Nov 1847 and was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 69 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Saturday last, Mr. Walter Foss, William-street, aged 69;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 27 Nov 1847 Walter Foss wrote his Will on 19 Feb 1846. "This is the last Will and Testament of me, Walter Foss, of Preston in the County of Lancaster, Yeoman, made while I am of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding..." Walter appointed his son Walter and William Walker of Preston to be his Executors. He directed that his just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses be paid, "with all convenient speed after my decease", and then gave all of his messuages or dwellinghouses, land and real estate to his son Walter Himsworth Foss, subject to a charge on these premises with the payment of £100 to his grandson Joseph Foss, "son of my late son James..." and directed that his son Walter pay this money in annual instalments of £13 each, paid at the end of each year, until the whole sum of £100 had been paid. The payments were to be deposited in "some respectable bank in Preston" and the Executors were to use part or parts of the money for the "maintenance, education and support" of his grandson, or for placing him out as an apprentice in some trade or business "or otherwise for his advancement and preferment in the world...". When his grandson reached the age of 21 years the £100, or whatever was remaining of the money saved for him, was to be paid to him for his own use and benefit. His Executors were also to select from his collection of books any that they, in their discretion, thought most suitable for his grandson Joseph. All of the rest and residue of his personal estate was bequeathed to his son Walter. He signed his Will on 19 Feb 1846, witnessed by John Brooksby and John Clenning.
"On the 9th day of March in the year of Our Lord 1848 the Will of Walter Foss, late of Preston in the County of Lancaster within the Archdeaconry of Richmond and Diocese of Manchester, Yeoman, who departed this life on the 20th day of November 1847 was proved in common form and Walter Himsworth Foss of Preston in the County of Lancaster, one of the Executors therein named was sworn well and faithfully to execute and perform the same and soforth (power being reserved for William Walker one other of the Executors therein also name) and that according to the best of the knowledge, information and belief of the said Walter Himsworth Foss, the whole of the goods, chattels and credits of which the said Testator, Walter Foss, died possessed within the Archdeaconry of Richmond and Diocese of Manchester (exclusive of what the Testator might have been possessed of or entitled to as a Trustee for any other person or persons and not beneficially, and without deducting anything on account of the debts due and owing by and from the said Testator) were under the value of £300. Before me, Robt. Harris B.D., Surrogate." The Family of James and Ann FOSS: The 1832 Preston electoral rolls lists Walter and Mary's son James Foss, a joiner, living at both William Street and 3 Brunswick Street, and it was in that year that he was married. James Foss, of the Parish of Preston, and Anne Smith, of the Chapelry of Walton-le-Dale, were married on 8 Oct 1832 at St Leonard's Chapel in Walton-le-Dale. They were married, by licence, by Henry W McGrath, and the witnesses were Richard Combleholme and Esther Smith. Ann signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Walton-le-Dale James and Ann settled in Preston and baptized two children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Joseph, who was baptized on 16 Jun 1833, with sponsors Walter Foss and Helen Smyth; followed by Mary, who was born on 5 Feb 1837 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel five days later, with sponsors Richard Duckworth and Elizabeth Collier. Mary lived a little more than five weeks and was buried on 16 Mar 1837 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, where her age was recorded as "infant", her abode was Avenham Street, and it was noted that she was a Papist. James Foss died two years later. James FOSS: James Foss, of 1 Brunswick Street, who was born in about 1811, died on 20 Aug 1839 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 28 years. His death was registered by Walter Foss, but it is not clear whether this was his father or his younger brother. After her husband's death Ann seems to have left Preston temporarily and I have been unable to find her in the 1841 census. On the night of the census her son Joseph, aged 7, was staying with his grandfather Walter Foss at his home in William Street. Ann (Smith) Foss remarried later that year. John Walton, son of Edward and Johanna Walton, of Preston, and Ann Foss, the widow of James Foss, of Preston, were married on 23 Oct 1841 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. The witnesses were Thomas Owen and Johanna Dobson, both of Preston. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Saturday last, at the Catholic Chapel of St. Wilfrid, Mr. John Walton to Miss (sic) Ann Foss, both of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 30 Oct 1841 John and Ann had just one child together, Jane, who was born on 21 Jan 1845 and was baptized five days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston, with sponsors Richard Atkinson and Elizabeth Waring. Her surname was spelled Warton in the baptism register. At the time of the 1851 census John Walton, a grocer and provision dealer, aged 36, was living at 156 North Road, Preston with Ann, aged 39, and their daughter Jane, a scholar, aged 6. John was listed as born in Scotforth, Ann was born in Walton-le-Dale, and Jane was born in Preston. Ann's son Joseph Foss, a house painter, aged 17, was staying with his uncle Walter Foss at his pub in William Street (see below). By the time of the 1861 census the couple had moved to 21 Robert Street, Preston but ten years later they were back in North Road, at number 179, a provision shop. John Walton was a provision dealer, aged 56, and Ann was aged 60. He died four years later. John Walton, of 1 Barlow Street, was buried on 21 Aug 1875 in a private grave, A-459, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 60 years. His was the first of five burials in a grave purchased by Ann Walton, and was buried 12 feet deep. On the night of the 1881 census Ann Walton, widow, a retired shop keeper, aged 68, was living alone at 110 Brook Street, Preston. In this census her birthplace was recorded as Preston rather than Walton-le-Dale. She died eight years later. Ann Walton, of 140 Brook Street, died aged 76 years and was buried on 9 Mar 1889 in the private grave at Preston Cemetery, where her second husband had been buried fourteen years earlier. Hers was the second interment, buried 10 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON. - Burials since our last:...Ann Walton, Brook-street, 76;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 16 Mar 1889 Note: The other three people buried in the Walton family grave were Josias Woods, of 234 Brook Street, who was buried on 11 Nov 1898, aged 53 years; Thomas Woods, a painter and decorator, of 34 Frenchwood Avenue, who was buried on 9 Dec 1944, aged 76; and Elizabeth Woods, a housewife, of 14 Thompson Street, who died at St Joseph's Hospital and was buried on 8 Oct 1959, aged 87. James and Ann's son Joseph Foss, of 179 North Road, was buried on 13 Jan 1870 in a private grave, A-448, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery. His was the second interment in a grave purchased by his aunt, Hannah Foss, upon the death of her husband, Walter Foss Jr. (see below) The Family of Walter and Hannah FOSS: Walter Foss, the son of Walter and Mary Foss, and Ann Mary Scott, the daughter of Joseph and Isabella Scott, of Preston, were married on 31 Jul 1838 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. The witnesses were Thomas and Mary Swarbrick, both of Preston. Walter and Ann baptized their first three children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with James, who was born on 19 Jan 1839 and was baptized the following day, with sponsors Thomas and Mary Swarbrig (sic). He was followed by Mary, who was born on 29 May 1840 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors Henry and Elizabeth Pemberton. On the night of the 1841 census Walter and Ann were living with his widowed father. Walter Foss, a retail brewer, aged c. 60, was living in William Street, Preston with Walter, aged c. 20; Ann, aged 24; James, aged 2; and Mary, aged 1. Staying with them was Joseph Foss, aged 7; and a female servant, Isabel Scott, aged 22, who was Ann's younger sister. Walter Sr was listed as born outside the county, the rest of the household were born in Lancashire. Joseph was the son of Walter Sr's late son James and his wife Ann. Walter and Ann's third son was born later that year. Joseph Scott Foss was born on 4 Nov 1841 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the next day, with sponsors Richard Pemberton and Margaret Wilson. Four months later, they lost their eldest child. James Foss, of William Street, was buried on 27 Mar 1842 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, aged 3 years. Walter and Ann's fourth and last child was another son they called James, who was born on 8 Jan 1845 and was baptized four days later at St Augustine's Catholic Church in Preston, with sponsors Walter Foss and Jane Dent. Ann's sister Isabella Scott was married to William Russell, of Blackpool, on 6 Jul 1843 at St Augustine's Catholic Church, where Walter and Ann Mary, both of 14 William Street, were the witnesses. Isabella apparently died in the Poulton-le-Fylde district in 1850, aged 35, and on the night of the 1851 census Walter H Foss, a beer seller and provision dealer, aged 35, was living at the Paradise Tavern, 14 William Street, Preston with his wife Hannah, aged 36, and three children, Mary, a scholar, aged 10; Joseph S., a scholar, aged 9; and James, a scholar, aged 6. Staying with him was his nephew, Joseph Foss, a house painter, aged 17; three visitors, William Russell, widower, a licenced hawker, aged 42, Walter W. Russell, a scholar, aged 5; and Mary A. Russell, a scholar, aged 3; and an unmarried servant, Catherine Magee, a general servant, aged 22. Ann "Hannah" Foss was listed as born in Old Hulton, Westmorland, William Russell was born in Snaith, Yorkshire, the servant was born in Liverpool, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Walter Foss Jr died seven years later. Walter Foss, a beerseller, of William Street, died on 11 Sep 1858 was buried on 14 Sep 1858 in a private grave, A-448, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 43 years. His was the first of five burials in a grave purchased by Hannah Foss, and he was buried 21 feet deep. Probate Information: "FOSS Walter. 3 November (1858). The Will of Walter Foss late of Preston in the County of Lancaster Beerseller and Shopkeeper deceased who died on 11 September 1858 at Preston aforesaid was proved at Lancaster by the oaths of Thomas Melling of Fishwick in the said County Farmer John Lawrenson of Preston aforesaid Publican and Hannah Foss also of Preston aforesaid Widow the Relict the Executors. Effects under £200." Walter and Ann's daughter Mary, a spinster, aged 19, of William Street, married Henry William Johnston, a bachelor, aged 24, a book keeper, of St Ignatius Square, on 2 May 1860 at St John's Parish Church in Preston, and at the time of the 1861 census Hannah Foss, widow, a beer seller, aged 45, was living at 14 William Street, Preston with her two sons, Joseph, a tin plate maker, aged 19; and James, a pawn broker, aged 16. Living with them was an unmarried servant, Sarah Donnelly, aged 22, from Armagh, Ireland. Hannah remarried five years later. William Snailham, a widower, aged 45, an innkeeper, of Ribble Place, the son of the late William Snailham, a farmer, and Hannah Foss, a widow, aged 49, of William Street, the daughter of the late Joseph Scott, a tailor, were married on 29 Nov 1866 at St James' Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by John Wilson, Incumbent, and the witnesses were Thomas Lawson and Elizabeth Martin. Three weeks later Walter and Ann's son was married in the same church. Joseph Scott Foss, a bachelor, aged 25, a beerseller, of William Street, the son of the late Walter Foss, a publican, and Elizabeth Martin, a widow, aged 32, of Syke Hill, the daughter of the late Roland Wells, were married on 20 Dec 1866. They were married, by licence, by W D Thompson, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were John and Hannah Christian. At the time of the 1871 census William Snailham, an innkeeper, aged 50, was living at 1 and 2 Ribble Place, Broadgate, Preston with Hannah, aged 53, and his daughter Jane, aged 16. Also living with them was a servant, Elizabeth Shelley, aged 19. William was listed as born in Grimsargh, Hannah was born in Hulton Bridge End, Westmorland, Jane was born in Preston, and the servant was born in Manchester. Hannah (Scott) Foss-Snailham died eight years later. Hannah Snailham, of 15 Bird Street, Preston, was buried on 20 Jun 1879 in the private grave, A-448, at Preston Cemetery, aged 63 years. Hers was the fourth interment, buried 16 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON. - Since our last:...Hannah Snailham, Bird-street, 63." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 16 Jun 1879 Probate Information: "SNAILHAM Hannah. 30 December (1879). Administration of the Personal Estate of Hannah Snailham (Wife of William Snailham) late of Preston in the County of Lancaster who died 17 Jun 1879 at Preston was granted at Lancaster to the said William Snailham of 47 Taylor-street Preston Provision Dealer. Personal Estate under £200." Note 1: The Probate statement records Hannah's date of death as 17 Jun 1879 but the Death Notice was published on 16 Jun 1879, so Hannah must have died before the 16th. Note 2: The last person buried in the private grave, A-448, was Walter and Hannah's grandson, Walter Foss, of 57 Berry Street, who was buried on 7 Feb 1901, aged 33 years. His was the fifth interment, buried 14 feet deep. He was the son of Joseph Scott Foss. Note 3: In the 1841 census Ancestry has indexed the family under the surname Fass. |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
Alice FOX: Alice Fox, of Albert Street, who was born in about 1769, was buried on 14 Oct 1831 in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 62 years. There was no death notice published. Alice Fox was the wife of Ambrose Fox, who she married in St Michael's on Wyre. Ambrose Fox, and Alice Robinson, both of Upper Rawcliffe, were married officially on 15 Feb 1795 at St Michael's Parish Church in St Michaels on Wyre. They were married after Banns by Henry Foster, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were Thomas Robinson and John Threlfall. Ambrose and Alice both signed the marriage register with an X. They also had a Catholic wedding ceremony on the same day at St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Church in Bonds, Garstang. Ambrose and Alice baptized six children at St Mary's Catholic Church in Great Eccleston, beginning with Sarah, who was born on 17 Dec 1795 and was baptized three days later, with sponsors Thomas Robinson and Margaret Crooke. She was followed by Joseph, who was born on 24 Apr 1798 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors George Robinson and Margaret Parkinson; then Elizabeth, who was born on 29 Jun 1800 and was baptized on 6 Jul 1800, with sponsors Thomas Robinson and Alice Parke; William, who was born on 24 Jun 1804 and was baptized five days later, with sponsors Richard Robinson and Mary Deborah Crooke; Jane, who was born on 15 Aug 1807 and was baptized the following day, with sponsors Robert and Elizabeth Robinson; and Mary, who was born on 12 Feb 1810 and was baptized six days later, with sponsors John Robinson and Ellen Livesey. It is not known when Ambrose and Alice moved to Preston. They were not listed in either the 1810 or 1820 Catholic censuses of the town, and the first record I can find of them in Preston was Alice's burial in 1831. 1832 Preston electoral rolls list two men called Ambrose Fox. One was a weaver living at 18 Singleton Row, and the other was a spinner living at 12 Atkinson Street. I believe the spinner was the man whose family is detailed below. Ambrose and Alice's youngest daughter Mary Fox, a spinster, and James Vaux (actually Vose), a bachelor, both of Preston, were married on 11 Aug 1836 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Edward and Ellen Moss. On the night of the 1841 census James Vose, a journeyman cotton weaver, aged c. 35, was living in Albert Street, Preston with Mary, a cotton weaver, aged c. 30, and two children, Samuel, aged 4; and Alice, aged 1 month. Living with them were Ambrose Fox, a journeyman cotton weaver, aged c. 65; and Jane Fox, aged c. 35. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Ambrose died three years later. Ambrose Fox died in the House of Recovery on 24 Mar 1844 and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St Paul's Church in Preston, aged 71 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Sunday last, Ambrose Fox, House of Recovery, aged 71." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 30 Mar 1844 Note: Ambrose and Alice's daughter Jane did eventually marry. John White, a widower, aged 63, a printer, of Ormside Street, the son of the late Thomas White, a clogger, and Jane Fox, a spinster, aged 39, a winder, of North Road, the daughter of the late Ambrose Fox, a weaver, were married on 5 Jan 1846 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by W M Colles, Curate, and the witnesses were James and Mary Vose. Both ladies signed the marriage register with an X. |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
The Family of William and Mary Catherine FOX: William Foxe (sic), the son of Felix and Catherine Foxe, of Athlone, Ireland, and Mary Catherine Burke, the daughter of Patrick and Mary Burke, of Limerick, Ireland, were married on 13 May 1838 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. The witnesses were John Green and Bridget Conway, both of Preston. After marrying in Preston the couple appear to have moved to the Chorley area where their first child was born the following year. Felix Fox was born on 17 Feb 1839 and was baptized at St Gregory's Catholic Church, Weld Bank, Chorley on 24 Feb 1839, with sponsors John Evans and Helena Annecy. The writing in the register, in Latin, was very poor and I am not certain of the surname of the female sponsor. After Felix's birth the family returned to Preston, where William died. William FOX: William Fox, who was born in Ireland in about 1815, died in Preston on 26 Oct 1840 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 25 years. At the time of her husband's death Mary would have been heavily pregnant, as their second child, a boy she called William, was born eight days later. He was born on 6 Nov 1840, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 8 Nov 1840, with sponsors John Green and Margaret O'Brien. On the night of the 1841 census Mary Burk (sic), aged c. 60, was living in Georges Street, Preston with her three youngest children, Joseph, an apprentice painter, aged 17; Thomas, a clerk, aged 15; and Ellen, a cotton winder, aged 11. Also staying with them was her grandson Daniel Dunn, aged 7; her widowed daughter Mary Fox, a cotton spinner, aged c. 25; and two grandsons, Felix Fox, aged 2; and William Fox, aged 7 months. Mary, Joseph and Mary Fox were listed as born in Ireland, and the rest of the household were born in Lancashire. Mary Fox married again three years later. Mary Catherine Fox, a widow, aged 26, a factory worker, of Georges Street, the daughter of Patrick and Mary Burke of Georges Street, and Christopher Anderton, aged 29, a weaver, of Charlotte Street, son of John and Elizabeth Anderton, of Cuerden Green, were married on 15 Feb 1844 at St Augustine's Catholic Church. They were married by Thomas Cookson, and the witnesses were Joseph Burke of Georges Street and Jane Anderton of Cuerden Green. Christopher and Mary's first child together was one of two sons they called John, who was born on 3 Jan 1845 and was baptized at St Augustine's Catholic Church three days later, with sponsors John and Jane Anderton. He died in infancy and his death was registered in the third quarter of 1845, but I have been unable to locate the record of his burial. He may have been buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Church, but their early burial register is missing. Christopher and Mary's second child was another son they called John, who was born on 27 Jun 1846 and baptized the next day at St Augustine's Church, with sponsors John and Alice Anderton. He was followed by Mary Ann, who was born on 13 Mar 1850 and baptized on 17 Mar 1850 at St Augustine's Church, with sponsors Thomas Moss and Ellen Burke. On the night of the 1851 census Christopher Anderton, a hand weaver, aged 34, was living at 302 Ribbleton Lane, Preston with his wife Mary, aged 32, and four children, Mary's two sons Felix Fox, aged 12; and William Fox, aged 11; and their two children, John, aged 4; and Mary Ann, aged 1. Staying with them was Mary's unmarried sister Ellen Burke, aged 22. Christopher was listed as born in Walton, Mary was born in Ireland, Felix was born in Chorley, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Their fourth child was born later that year. Elizabeth Anderton was born on 25 Nov 1851 and was baptized five days later at St Augustine's Church, with sponsors Thomas and Elizabeth Moss. She was followed by Ellen, who was born on 26 Oct 1854 and was baptized three days later at St Augustine's Church, with sponsors Thomas and Grace Crook. Ellen died in infancy and her death was registered in Preston in the first quarter of 1855. She was probably buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Church. Christopher and Mary's sixth and last child was Joseph Thomas, who was born on 13 Sep 1859 and was baptized five days later at St Augustine's Church, with sponsors John Waring and Margaret Blakey. At the time of the 1861 census Christopher Anderton, a cotton weaver, aged 46, was living at 32 Hilton Street, Preston with four children, John a cotton weaver, aged 14; Mary A, a scholar, aged 11; Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 9; and Joseph, aged 1. Christopher was listed as born in Walton-le-Dale and his children were born in Preston. On the night of the census Mary (Burke) Fox-Anderton, a char, aged 42, was staying at 10 Irwin Street, Preston with her son William Fox, a cotton dresser, aged 20; her widowed sister Ellen Moss, a cotton winder, aged 30; and Ellen's daughter Mary, aged 6. They were all living as lodgers in the home of George and Jane Wignall. Christopher and Mary's son Joseph Thomas died later that year and his death was registered in Walton-le-Dale in the second quarter of 1861, but I have been unable to locate his burial record. Whatever the reason for them living apart in 1861, by 1871 they were back together and on the night of the 1871 census Christopher Anderton, a cotton twister, aged 54, was living at 37 Baines Street in Clayton-le-Moors with Mary, aged 52, and two children, John, a cotton weaver, aged 24; and Elizabeth, a cotton weaver, aged 19. Also staying with them was his widowed sister-in-law Ellen Moss, a winder, aged 39, and her two children, Mary, a weaver, aged 16; and William, a scholar, aged 8. In this census Christopher's birthplace was listed as Hoghton, Mary was born in Ireland, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. This is the last confirmed record I can find of this family. Note 1: Christopher Anderton, the son of John and Elizabeth Anderton, was born on 23 Jun 1813 and was baptized the same day at St Joseph's Catholic Chapel in Brindle. Note 2: Ellen Moss was the widow of Thomas Moss. Thomas Moss, a bachelor, aged 30, a weaver, of Gudgeon's Yard, the son of William and Alice Moss, of Grosvenor Street, and Ellen Burke, a spinster, aged 22, a winder, of Ribbleton Lane, the daughter of Patrick and Mary Burke (deceased), were married on 21 Feb 1852 at St Augustine's Church in Preston. They were married by Edward Swarbrick and the witnesses were Richard Moss of Gudgeon Street, and Ann Cardwell of Queen Street. Note 3: William and Mary's eldest child, Felix Fox, of 499 Blackburn Road, was buried on 6 Dec 1893 in a private grave, H-255, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 52 years. His was the first interment, buried 8 feet deep. |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
The Family of Joseph and Ann FRANKLAND: Joseph Frankland, a bachelor, aged 23, a chair maker, of the Parish of Liverpool, and Ann Hubberstay (sic), a spinster, aged 20, of the Parish of Preston, were married on 8 Aug 1809 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence and with the consent of Ann's parents, by William Myers, Curate, and the witnesses were James Hubberstay and Dorothy Carr. Their ages and Joseph's occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 7 Aug 1809. Joseph and Ann were married during the period for which the St Wilfrid's registers are missing (1803 to 1812), so there is no way to know if they also had a Catholic marriage ceremony or what children they may have baptized during that period. We do know from later records that they had a son James, who was born in about 1811/12. The first of their children to appear in the surviving St Wilfrid's baptism records was Thomas, who was baptized Thomas Frankline on 29 Nov 1813, with sponsors Thomas Hubberstey (sic) and Ann Champion. He was followed by Ann, who was baptized on 29 Jul 1815, with sponsors Joseph Latus and Alice Parker; Helen (Ellen), who was baptized on 9 Mar 1817, with sponsors Benedict Townsend and Mary Stokley; and Jane, who was baptized on 5 May 1819, with sponsors Thomas Hubberstay (sic) and Margaret Watson. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists Joss (Joseph) Frankland, aged 35, living at 18 The Shambles with Ann, aged 32, and five children, James, aged 8; Thomas, aged 7; Ann, aged 5; Ellen aged 3; and Jane, aged 1. They went on to baptize another five children at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Their daughter Alice was baptized Alice Franklin on 7 Mar 1821, with sponsors John Hubbersty and Emma Smith; followed by Mary, who was baptized on 14 Nov 1822, with sponsors William Hubbersty and Bella Hornby; Joseph, who was baptized on 19 Dec 1824, with sponsors Joseph Townsend and Ann Woodruff; William, who was baptized William Frenkland on 23 Oct 1826, with sponsors Nicholas Hayes and Helen Woods; and Elizabeth, who was baptized on 31 Mar 1829, with sponsors James Pemberton and Marianne Thompson. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Joseph Frankland, a chairmaker, living at 1 Shambles; and the 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists Joseph Frankland, a chair maker, living at 2 Shambles, where he died four years later. Joseph FRANKLAND (1): Joseph Frankland, of The Shambles, who was born in about 1785, died in Preston on 27 Mar 1838 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 52 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last, aged 52, Mr. Joseph Frankland, chair-maker, Shambles." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 31 Mar 1838 At the time of the 1841 census Ann Frankland, Ind. (of independent means), aged c. 50, was living at the Shambles, Preston with Jane, a laundress, aged c. 20; and William, aged 13. They appear to have been among several lodgers living at the home of James Dewhurst, a butcher, and his wife Agnes. By the night of the 1851 census Ann Frankland, a widow, formerly a chair maker, aged 63, was living at 8 Cheetham Street, Preston. Living with her was her married daughter Mary Brood, aged 28; her son-in-law James Brood, a rush and coal dealer, aged 40; and their six children, Ann, a house servant, aged 11; Thomas, a scholar, aged 9; James, a scholar, aged 6; Alice, at home, aged 4; Sophia, at home, aged 2; and William, at home, aged 5 months. Ann Frankland, her daughter Mary, and her grandchildren James, Sophia and William were listed as born in Preston; her grandchildren Ann, Thomas and Alice were born in Liverpool; and James Brood Sr was born in Jersey. Also staying with them, as visitors, were John and Elizabeth Sharples and their three children, Alice, aged 15; James, aged 9; and John, aged 3 months; and three lodgers, Henry and Elizabeth Birchall and their daughter Anna, aged 8. Ann (Hubberstey) Frankland died the following year. Ann FRANKLAND: Ann Frankland, of Cheetham Street, who was born in 1788, died on 8 Aug 1852 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery the following day, aged 65 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Sunday last, in Cheetham-street, Ann, widow of the late Mr. Joseph Frankland, aged 64." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 14 Aug 1852 Note: Ann (Hubberstey) Frankland was the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Hubberstey. The Family of James and Ellen FRANKLAND: Joseph and Ann's son James Frankland, a bachelor, and Ellen Mercer, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 1 Sep 1834 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Richard Hool and Ellen Frankland. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. James and Ellen's first child was Elizabeth, who was born on 20 Sep 1835 and was baptized Elizabeth Frankling (sic) Carter at St Wilfrid's Chapel seven days later, with sponsors Richard Hoole and Alice Westhead. Her parents were listed as James and Helen Frankling Carter, which may have been an error in the transcripts as this was the only time the name Carter was used by this family. Elizabeth was followed by Ellen, who was born on 12 Nov 1836 and was baptized Eleanor Franklin at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 20 Nov 1836, with sponsors William Baron and Helen Franklin. Their third child did not survive infancy. Henry FRANKLAND: Henry Frankland was baptized on 28 Apr 1839 at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors John Marsh and Alice Frankland. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 13 Jul 1840, aged 15 months, and his abode was recorded as the Shambles. Ellen was pregnant at the time of Henry's death, and their fourth child was born three months later. He too did not survive infancy. Theobald Matthew FRANKLAND: Theobald Matthew Frankland was born on 13 Oct 1840 and was baptized Theobald Matthew Franklin at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 19 Oct 1840, with sponsors John Cardwell and Winifrid Marsh. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 29 Nov 1840, aged 6 weeks, and his abode was recorded as the Shambles. On the night of the 1841 census James Frankland, a chair maker, aged 29, was living in the Shambles, Preston with Ellen, aged c. 25, and two children, Elizabeth, aged 5; and Ellen, aged 4. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their fifth child was born later that year. Catherine Frankland was born on 5 Nov 1841 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 15 Nov 1841, with sponsors James Hoskisson and Alice Frankland. She was followed by Joseph, who was born on 15 Oct 1844 and was baptized Joseph Franklin at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 20 Oct 1844, with sponsors Richard Marsh and Ann Wilson; then William, who was born on 8 Jun 1846 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel six days later, with sponsors Richard Hyles and Elizabeth Frankland; and James, who was born on 6 Feb 1848 and was baptized James Franklin at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 13 Feb 1848, with sponsors Joseph and Elizabeth Franklin. Sometime after the birth of James Jr the family emigrated to the USA and settled in Buffalo, New York. At the time of the 1850 American census James Franklin (sic), a chair maker, aged 38, was living in Buffalo with Ellen, aged 34, and six children, E (Elizabeth), aged 15; Ellen, aged 14; Catherine, aged 9; Joseph, aged 6; William, aged 4; and James, aged 2. They were all listed as born in England. James and Ellen went on to have at least another five children, and lived the rest of their lives in Buffalo, where Ellen died in about 1874 and James Sr died in about 1882. Them seem to have consistently used the surname Franklin after moving to New York. Note: When Henry was baptized in 1839 the name James was originally entered as a first name, then was crossed through and changed to Henry. There is no middle name shown in birth register indexes or baptism record, but it was included when his death was registered. The Family of Thomas FRANKLAND: Joseph and Ann's son Thomas was married twice. Thomas Frankland, a bachelor, and Elizabeth Hewitson, a spinster, both of Whittle in the Parish of Leyland, were married on 26 Mar 1832 at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland. They were married after Banns by Thomas Rowlandson, Vicar, and the witnesses were Jane Aughton and Richard Bibby. Thomas and Elizabeth signed the marriage register with an X. Their only known child did not survive infancy. Joseph FRANKLAND (2): Joseph Frankland was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 16 Dec 1833. He was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Frankland, and the sponsors were James and Ellen Frankland. He died about four months later and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 9 Apr 1834, where his abode was recorded as the Shambles, and his age was recorded simply as "infant". Elizabeth (Hewitson) Frankland appears to have died young but I can find no record of her death or burial. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Frankland, a butcher, aged c. 25, was living in Vicarage Street, Preston with (his younger brother) Joseph, a butcher, aged c. 15. Staying with them was Fallowfield Wilson, also a butcher, aged c. 30. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. At the time of the 1851 census Thomas Frankland, a butcher, aged 35, was living at Fishwick Bottoms, Fishwick, Preston. Living with him was an unmarried lodger, James Houseman, a skinner, aged 28; an unmarried servant, Ann Maguire, a house servant, aged 28; and an apprentice butcher, Henry Thornton, aged 16. Thomas and his apprentice were listed as born in Preston, the lodger was born in Knaresbro, Yorkshire, and the servant was born in Ireland. Although Thomas was listed as married, I suspect that he was actually a widower. He was remarried the following year. Thomas Frankland, a widower, aged 35, a cattle dealer, the son of Joseph Frankland, a chair maker, and Mary Lister, a spinster, aged 25, a servant woman, both of Clitheroe, were married on 9 Aug 1852 St Mary Magdalene's Parish Church in Clitheroe. They were married after Banns by J H Anderson, and the witnesses were Thomas Forrest and Phoebe Simpson. The name of Mary's father was not known. Thomas and Mary's first child together was Sarah Ann, who was baptized on 15 May 1853 at All Saints Church in Preston, a Church of England Church. The baptism register records her father as Thomas Frankland, a butcher, of Meadow Street. She lived just a few weeks and was buried on 26 Jun 1853 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, where her abode was recorded as Peel Hall Street and her age was recorded as "infant". Thomas and Mary's second child was Ann, who was born on 15 Sep 1854 and was baptized on 1 Oct 1854 at All Saints Church. The baptism register records her father as Thomas Frankland, a butcher, of Butler's Court. Ann was followed by Thomas Ireland Frankland, who was born on 3 Nov 1857, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel five days later, with sponsors William Gradwell and Isabella Frankland. Although Ann had already been baptized at All Saints Church, she was baptized again at St Wilfrid's Chapel on the same day as her brother Thomas, with sponsors John Cooper and Isabella Bolt. Thomas and Mary's fourth child was Mary Jane, who was born on 6 May 1860, but apparently wasn't baptized until years later (see below). At the time of the 1861 census Thomas Frankland, a butcher, aged 46, was living in Ribbleton Common, Ribbleton with his wife Mary, aged 26, and three children, Ann, a scholar, aged 7; Thomas, aged 3; and Mary Jane, aged 10 months. Also staying with them was an unmarried servant, Ann Cross, a general servant, aged 19. Thomas and Mary went on to have four more children, another daughter they called Sarah, who was born in 1863 but, like her sister Mary Jane, was not immediately baptized; then Ellen, who was born in 1866 and was baptized at St John's Parish Church on 2 Mar 1866. Her sisters Mary Jane and Sarah were baptized at the same time, and in each case their father was listed as a butcher, of Ribbleton. Only Mary Jane's date of birth was recorded in the baptism register. Their son Joseph was born in 1869, but I have been unable to find the record of his baptism. On the night of the 1871 census Thomas Frankland, a butcher, aged 54, was living at 96 High Street, Preston with Mary, aged 40, and four children, Thomas, a worker in a biscuit shop, aged 14; Mary Jane, a scholar, aged 12; Sarah, a scholar, aged 10; and Joseph, aged 1. Mary was listed as born in Keswick, Cumberland, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Thomas and Mary's seventh and last child was Jane, who was born in 1874 but, like her brother Joseph, I have been unable to find any record of her baptism. On the night of the 1881 census Thomas Frankland, a butcher, aged 67, was living at 6 Cheetham Street, Preston with Mary, aged 47, and their youngest two children, Joseph, a scholar, aged 11; and Jane, a scholar, aged 7. Ten years later, on the night of the 1891 census Thomas, a butcher, aged 77, and Mary, aged 52, were still living at 6 Cheetham Street with Joseph, a police constable, aged 21; and Jane, a cotton winder, aged 17. Staying with them was a grandson, Daniel Backhouse, a scholar, aged 9. Thomas died the following year. Thomas Frankland, of 11 Black Horse Yard, was buried on 23 Nov 1892 in a private grave, H-309, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 78 years. His was the first of six burials in a grave purchased by Mary Frankland, and he was buried 20 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last:...Thomas Frankland, Black Horse-yard, 78;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 26 Nov 1892 On the night of the 1901 census Mary Frankland, widow, a butcher, aged 66, was living alone at 33 Spring Gardens, Preston. In this census her birthplace was recorded as Whitehaven, Cumberland. She died two years later. Mary Frankland, of 34 Spring Gardens, was buried on 8 Jun 1903 in the private grave, H-309, at Preston Cemetery. Hers was the fifth interment, buried 12 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last:...Mary Frankland, Spring Gardens, 60;" Published in the Preston Guardian, Sat., 13 Jun 1903 Note: Thomas and Mary's daughter Mary Jane married James Backhouse in Preston in 1880 and their daughter Mary, who died in Preston Infirmary, was the second person buried in the family grave. She was buried on 27 Sep 1893, aged 7 years. Her brother Daniel, of 9 Back Queen Street, was the third person buried, on 30 Oct 1895, aged 13 years. The last person buried in the grave was Mary Jane (Frankland) Backhouse, of 9 Edgar Street, widow of James, who was buried on 24 Aug 1917, aged 57 years. Hers was the sixth and last burial, buried 10 feet deep. The fourth person buried in the grave may have been Mary Jane's husband James Backhouse, but the writing in the grave register is illegible for the fourth interment. The Family of Joseph FRANKLAND Jr: Joseph and Ann's son Joseph Frankland and Elizabeth Jaques were married at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 1 Feb 1848, witnessed by James Hardman and Beatrix Jaques. Their first child was Joseph, who was born on 15 Jan 1849 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel six days later, with sponsors James Horseman and Margery Clayton. He was followed by William, who was born on 21 Aug 1850 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel six days later, with sponsors William Cartwell and Elizabeth Bossey (actually Elizabeth Bussey, nee Frankland). On the night of the 1851 census Joseph Frankland, a butcher, aged 26, was living in Anchor Wiend, Preston with his wife Elizabeth, aged 23, and their two children Joseph, aged 2; and William, aged 2 months. Staying with them was an unmarried lodger, Charles Marshall, a butcher, aged 21; and a visitor, Elizabeth's unmarried sister Alice Jaques, a house servant, aged 17. With the exception of the lodger, who was from Yorkshire, they were all listed as born in Preston. Their third child was born the following year, but did not survive. Thomas FRANKLAND: Thomas Frankland was born on 22 Apr 1852 at The Shambles in Preston. He was born prematurely and died aged 2 hours. He was almost certainly baptized privately at the bedside, but this was not recorded in the baptism register. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on the day of his death, where his age was incorrectly transcribed as 2 years rather than 2 hours. Joseph and Elizabeth's fourth child was Beatrice, who was born on 28 Jun 1853 and was baptized Beatrice Franklin on 10 Jul 1853, with sponsors John Moore and Catherine McKay. She died in infancy and her death was registered in Preston in the same quarter as her birth, but I have been unable to locate her burial record. Over the next two years Joseph and Elizabeth lost two more children, with Joseph Jr's death being registered in the last quarter of 1854 and William's death being registered in the first quarter of 1855. As with Beatrice, I can find no record of their burials and suspect that all three children were buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, but the early burial register is apparently missing. Joseph and Elizabeth's fifth and last child together was Alice, who was born on 21 Aug 1856 and was baptized three days later, with sponsors James McKae and Ann Platt. Her mother's maiden name was spelled Jakes in the baptism register. Alice was only 5 months old when her mother died. Elizabeth (Jacques) Frankland, of Archer's Yard (sic), was buried on 27 Jan 1857 in a public grave, G-121, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 29 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Elizabeth Frankland, Blue Anchor-yard, aged 2 (sic) years;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 31 Jan 1857 Joseph Frankland, a widower, aged 33, a butcher, of Cheetham Street, the son of the late Joseph Frankland, a chair maker, and Esther Ainsworth, a spinster, aged 29, of Cheetham Street, the daughter of Thomas Ainsworth, a warper, were married on 5 Sep 1858 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by John Shaw, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were James Hacking and Elizabeth Higginson. Esther signed the marriage register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Sunday last, Mr. Joseph Frankland to Miss Esther Ainsworth." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 11 Sep 1858 Joseph and Esther's first child together was another son he called Joseph, who was born on 15 Sep 1859 and was baptized Joseph Franklin at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 18 Sep 1859, with sponsors Richard Marsh and Margery Hebden, and on the night of the 1861 census Joseph Frankland, a butcher, aged 35, was living at 11 Tithe Barn Street, Preston with his second wife Esther, aged 31, his daughter, Alice, aged 4; and their son Joseph, aged 1. Esther was listed as born in Walton-le-Dale and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Their second child was born almost exactly one year later. James Frankland was born on 15 Apr 1862 and was baptized James Franklin at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 20 Apr 1862, with sponsors John Moore and Alice Westhead. He died in infancy and was buried on 26 Jun 1863 in a public grave, G-822, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 1 year. The last of Joseph and Esther's children to be born in England was William Ainsworth Frankland, who was born on 12 May 1864 and was baptized ten days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John Moore and Alice Westhead. Sometime after William's birth the family emigrated to the USA, where, like his older brother James, they settled in Buffalo, New York and had two more children, another son they called James, who was born in about 1867; and another son they called Thomas, who was born in about January of 1870. At the time of the 1870 American census Joseph Franklin (sic), aged 46, was living in Buffalo with Esther, aged 41, and five children, Alice, aged 14; Joseph, aged 11; William, aged 6; James, aged 3; and Thomas, aged 4 months. The youngest two children were listed as born in New York, and the rest of the family were born in England. Joseph and Esther lived the rest of their lives in Buffalo, where Esther died in about 1899, and Joseph died in about 1901. |
FURTHER INFORMATION: |
The Family of William FURNIVAL: William Furnival and Ellen Townsend, both of Preston, were married on 25 Jun 1798 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Saul, Curate, and the witnesses were Mary Gregson and William Hodgkinson. They had been married in a Catholic ceremony the day before at St Wilfrid's Chapel, where William's surname was spelled Furnifull. William and Ellen's first child was Mary, who was baptized Mary Furnifold on 13 Jan 1799, with sponsors James Gradwell and Ann Leach. She was followed by John, who was baptized John Furniful on 14 Dec 1800, with sponsors James and Margaret Townsend. John died in infancy and may be the child who was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 27 Feb 1801 under the name Joseph Furnival, son of William, aged 1. I can find no other record of John's death or burial. Later in 1801 their third child was born. She was baptized Elizabeth Furnifall on Christmas Day 1801, with sponsors Peter Acres and Isabel Dunderdale. All of the children were baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel, but there is a gap in the records from 1803 to the end of 1812, during which time they had at least two children, Margaret, born in about 1804, and Ellen, born in about 1809. They may also have had a daughter called Ann who was born in about 1807 and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 7 Aug 1808 under the name Ann Furnifull, aged 1. No other information was recorded at the time of her burial. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists William Forniford (sic) living in Vicar Street with Ellin (sic), and four children, Mary, aged 10; Elizabeth, aged 8; Margaret, aged 6; and Ellin, aged 1. Their daughter Esther was born later that year or in 1811. The first of William and Ellen's children to appear after the gap in St Wilfrid's records was Agnes, who was baptized Agnes Fornifur on 21 Apr 1814, with sponsors John Townsend and Elizabeth Caton; she was followed by another son they called John, who was baptized John Furnifield on 23 Jun 1816, with sponsors Richard Donaghy and Jane Stephenson; then Ann, who was baptized Ann Furnifield on 28 Jul 1819, with sponsors Richard Allen and Margaret Flitcroft. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists William Furnifer (sic) living at 17 North Street with Ellen, and eight children, Mary, aged 21; Betty, aged 18; Margaret, aged 16; Ellen, aged 10, Easter (sic), aged 9; Agnes, aged 6; John, aged 4; and Ann, aged 1. Their tenth known child was born the following year. Jane Furnival was baptized Jane Furnifield on 8 Apr 1821 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John Jownson (sic) and Catherine Ashton. She was only 12 years old when her father died. William FURNIVAL: William Furnival, of Higginson Street, who was born on about 1776, died aged 57 years and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Sep 1833. There was no death notice published and he apparently did not leave a Will. William and Ellen's son John Furnival, the son of John (sic) and Ellen Furnival of Preston, and Jane Wilcock, the daughter of George and Elizabeth Wilcock, of Preston, were married at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 22 Aug 1840. The witnesses were William Furnival and Agnes Thompson, both of Preston. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...at the Catholic Chapel of St. Wilfrid,...on Saturday last, Mr. John Furnival, to Miss Jane Wilcock, all of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 29 Aug 1840 Jane was pregnant at the time of their marriage as their first child was born three months later. Agnes Furnival was born on 28 Nov 1840 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the following day, with sponsors Richard Walmsley and Jane Furnival. On the night of the 1841 census Ellen Furnival, aged c. 60, was living in Trinity Square, Preston, with Ellen, a cotton weaver, aged c. 30; John, a cotton warper, aged c. 20; Jane, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20; Anne, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20; and Agnes, aged 6 months. Also staying with them was Agnes Thompson, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. The 1841 census did not record relationships or marital status, but the John and Jane listed were Ellen's son and daughter-in-law, and Agnes was her granddaughter. At the time of the 1851 census Ellen Furnivall, widow, a housekeeper, aged 73, was living at 4 Trinity Square, Preston with her unmarried daughters, Ellen, a power loom weaver, aged 41; and Jane, a school mistress, aged 36. Also living with her was her married daughter Agnes Smith, a power loom weaver, aged 29; her son-in-law Richard Smith, a joiner, aged 29; and an unmarried lodger, Charles Watson, a school master, aged 23. Richard Smith was listed as born in Walton-le-Dale, Charles Watson was born in Burnley, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Her daughter Ellen died four years later. Ellen Furnival, of Trinity Square, died on 20 Oct 1855, aged 45 years, and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston. Her age was incorrectly recorded in the burial register as 20 years, and it was noted that she was "found drowned".
Newspaper Report: "SUPPOSED SUICIDE. - On Saturday morning last, at six o'clock, Ellen Furnival, a woman forty-five years of age, who had been employed at the warehouse of Mr. Boys, manufacturer, left the house of her sister, with whom she lived, to go to her work, but was found between nine and ten o'clock the same morning drowned in the Ribble. A man named John Bamber, who was walking on the Walton side of the river, about eight o'clock, in company with William Birkett, saw the deceased wading in the Ribble about ankle deep in water, a short distance below the tram-bridge, at Avenham, and as her movements excited their surprise they watched her about quarter of an hour from an adjoining field, and then went away, as she did not move from her position during all that time. Another man named Samuel Norwood saw the woman lying in the river, opposite the Stone Delph, about half-past nine o'clock, with her head under the water, and sent a boy to the county police-office, to acquaint the officers there with the circumstance. During the lad’s absence the body had floated down the river to near the East Lancashire railway-bridge. She was there got out of the water, and found to be quite dead. The body was conveyed to the Bridge Inn, in Penwortham, where it was identified the same morning. An inquest was held in the Town-hall, on Monday evening, before Mr. Myers, coroner, when Jane Furnival stated that the deceased, her sister, had been of weak mind for a long time, and latterly had seemed much depressed. On the previous Friday she appeared not to know what she was doing. The jury returned a verdict of "Found drowned."." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 27 Oct 1855 Ellen (Townsend) Furnival, a school mistress, of Trinity Square, died on 20 Jun 1859 and was buried three days later in a private grave, B-401, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 81 years. Hers was the first of eight interments in a grave purchased by Jane Furnival, and she was buried 20 feet deep. Death Notice: "On Monday last, Mrs. Ellen Furnival, Trinity-square, aged 81." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Jun 1859 Note: In addition to Ellen Furnival, there were seven others buried in grave B-401: Elizabeth Anderton, of 23 Sedgwick Street, was buried on 4 Jan 1873, aged 71; Joseph Anderton, of Gillett Street, was buried on 4 Jun 1873, aged 72; Richard Smith, of 35 St Pauls Road, was buried on 10 Jul 1879, aged 56; Thomas Gregson, of 6 Porter Street, was buried on 29 Nov 1881, aged 54; Esther Farnworth, of the workhouse, was buried on 4 Feb 1891, aged 81; Joseph Furnival, of 60 St Pauls Road, was buried on 3 Jul 1899, aged 53; and Margaret Furnival, of Tulketh Road, was buried on 5 Feb 1914, aged 66. |
Updated: 16 Feb 2024 © Copyright 2015-2025 Glenn Swarbrick, All Rights Reserved |
