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Peter FAGAN: Peter Fagan was baptized on 4 Jan 1834 at St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Preston. He was the son of Peter and Elizabeth Fagan, and the sponsors were Henry Hoole and Mary Conwell. Their surname was transcribed a Hagan in the baptism transcripts. Peter Fagan, of Appletons Row, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Mar 1835, aged 10 weeks. Peter Fagan, a bachelor, and Elizabeth Connal, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 2 Feb 1824 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Anthony Hammond, and the witnesses were Richard and Mary Derome. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the register with an X. Peter and Elizabeth may have been in a bit of a hurry to get married, as their first child was born five months later. Daniel Fagan was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 4 Jul 1824, with one sponsor, Elizabeth Beckett. He was followed by Mary, who was born in about 1826 but was not baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Their third child was John, who was baptized on 3 Jan 1830, with sponsors John and Mary Billington. Shortly after their son John's birth, the family came to the attention of the Preston Guardians of the Poor, and on 4 Mar 1830 a Removal Order was issued against Betty Feagan (sic), the wife of Peter Feagan, and their children, Daniel, aged 5; Mary, aged 3; and John, aged 2 months. They were adjudged to be poor persons and chargeable to the Borough without proof of being settled there. It was stated that Peter Feagan was absent from Preston, and that their last place of legal settlement was in Walton-le-Dale, therefore it was ordered that they be removed from Preston and handed over to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor at Walton-le-Dale. However, this order was "set aside by consent" and Betty and her children were allowed to remain in Preston. It is not known where Peter was at the time. Their fourth and last known child was born two years later. Catherine Fagan was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 19 Aug 1832, with sponsors John Cuerdon and Catherine Gardner. She did not survive infancy and was buried on 5 Feb 1834 in the churchyard of St Peter's Church in Preston, aged 2 years. The burial was recorded in the register at St John's Church, and records their abode as Hope Street, and that Catherine was a Papist (Catholic). The family does not appear in the 1841 census of Preston, and it may be that Peter and Elizabeth left the area sometime after the death of their son. Peter may have been the man who died in Woodplumpton in 1847. Peter Fagan, a weaver, died in the Woodplumpton workhouse on 29 Oct 1847, aged 50 years. He died of phthisis, and his death was registered by Thomas Billington, of Woodplumpton, who was present at the death. Peter was buried two days later in the churchyard at St Mary's Newhouse Catholic Chapel in Barton, where his age was recorded as 48 years. Note: When Peter and Elizabeth were married in 1824 Peter's surname was spelled Fagon in the marriage register.

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The Family of James and Betty FAHEY: I can find no record of the marriage of James and Betty Fahey in Lancashire or elsewhere in England and suspect that they and their family may have been amongst the many Irish people who came to Preston in the mid-1840s during a boom in railway construction, The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company being formed in 1847. Many of these Irish families stayed in Preston or other parts of Lancashire, but others returned to Ireland or moved on to other areas in search of work. The only record I can find of this family is that they were living at 1 Dock Street, Preston when their daughter died. Mary FAHEY: Mary Fahey, of 1 Dock Street, who was born in about 1836, died on 10 May 1838 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery eight days later, aged 1 year. Mary was the daughter of James and Elizabeth Fahey. Her father was a labourer, but little else is known about him. Sometime after Mary's death the family appear to have moved from Preston to the neighbourhood of Claughton-on-Brock, near Garstang, where their son died. John FAHEY: John Fahey, who was born in about 1832, died in Claughton-on-Brock, possibly in the Claughton Workhouse, on 25 Jul 1840 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later, aged 8 years. His death certificate records that he was the son of James Fahay (sic), a labourer. I can find no record of John or Mary Fahey's births or baptisms in Lancashire, and their family does not appear in either the 1841 or 1851 census, therefore, I suspect that they were transient workers who came to Lancashire after their children were born, and left not long after their son's death. Note: The spelling of this family's surname varied from one record to another and was spelled Fahay when John was buried in 1840, but Fahey seems to have been the more common spelling.

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The Family of John and Mary FAIR: It is not known where John and Mary Fair were married or where their first known child was born. Their son James was born in about 1813, but I cannot find any record of his baptism. James was followed by Mary, who was born on 19 Nov 1815 and was baptized the same day at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lytham, with sponsors Robert Dobson and Elizabeth Fair; then John, who was born on 13 Apr 1818 and was baptized the same day at St Andrew's Catholic Chapel in Cottam, with sponsors Thomas Kitchen and Mary Fare. The baptism register, in Latin, recorded his surname as Fare and mother's maiden name as Carr. There is a word in Latin that I can't translate, but appears to note that the family lived in Ashton. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists John Fair, aged 36, living at Five Lane Ends, Preston, with Mary, aged 39; James, aged 7; Mary, aged 4; and John, aged 2. The first of their children to be baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel was born later that year. Alice Fair was baptized on 8 Oct 1820, with sponsors Robert Kellet and Helen Fair. She was followed by Helen (Ellen), who was baptized on 24 Oct 1824, with sponsors Dominic Adamson and Eliza Parkin. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list John Fair, a labourer, living at 3 Brow Square, which was very near to Bowran Street. John and Mary's daughter Mary was married five years later. William Troughaire, a bachelor, of full age, a painter, of Back Mount Street, the son of Christopher Troughaire, a gardener, and Mary Fare (sic), a spinster, of full age, of Back Mount Street, the daughter of John Fare, a gardener, were married on 4 Dec 1837 at St Laurence's Parish Chapel in Chorley. They were married after Banns by James Streynsham Master, and the witnesses were Isaac Galleymore and Jane Troughaire. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. John and Mary's daughter Alice had a son in 1841. James Fare (sic) was born on 24 Mar 1841 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors Richard Fare and Elizabeth Cartmell. His birth does not appear to have been registered. On the night of the 1841 census John Fair, a labourer, aged c. 60, was living in Bowran Street, Preston, with Mary, a servant, aged c. 60; and three children, Alice, a flax spinner, aged c. 15; Ellen, a flax spinner, aged c. 15, and John, aged 6 months. Staying with them was Thomas, a shoemaker, aged c. 35, Richard, a servant, aged c. 50, Mary, a servant, aged 10, and another Alice, a servant, aged 8. While they all had the same surname, it is not known how they were related to John and Mary. The six month old child listed as John Fair was John and Mary's grandson James, the son of their daughter Alice. Alice was not the only child of John and Mary's to have a child before marriage. Mary FAIR: Mary Fair was born on 22 Sep 1845 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 12 Oct 1845. She was the daughter of Ellen Fair, and the only sponsor was Elizabeth Carpmell (probably Elizabeth Cartmell, the same lady who was a sponsor to Alice's son James a few years earlier). Mary did not survive infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 26 Jan 1846, aged 4 weeks. At the time of her burial the family were living at 69 Back Lane, where they were living when their grandson James died the following year. James FAIR: James Fare, who was born in 1841, died of an inflammation in the chest at 69 Back Lane on 1 Jan 1847, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 5 years. James' surname was spelled Flair in the burial transcripts, and Fair when his death was registered. His grandfather died three years later. John FAIR: John Fair, who was born in about 1785, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 11 Aug 1850, aged 65 years. His surname was spelled Fare in the burial transcripts and when his death was registered. There was no death notice. On the night of the 1851 census, Mary Fair, widow, a housekeeper, aged 70, was living at 69 Back Lane, Preston with her three unmarried children, John, a shoemaker, aged 33; Alice, a labourer at home, aged 30; and Ellen, a spinner, aged 26. Living with her was her married daughter Mary Trowhare (sic), a cotton reeler, aged 36; her husband William, a painter, aged 35, and their two children, Mary, a scholar, aged 11; and Alice, a scholar, aged 4. Mary Fair was listed as having been born in Northumberland, John, Alice and Ellen were born in Ashton, Mary Trowhare was born in Lytham, and her husband was born in Ulverston. This is the last record I can find of Mary Fair. Although John Fair was described as unmarried in 1851, by 1861 he was being described as a widower, with two children. On the night of the 1861 census John Fair, a shoemaker, aged 44, a widower, was living at 25 High Street, Preston with two children, John, a shoemaker, aged 13; and Mary, a scholar, aged 10. Living with them were three lodgers, Alfred Catterall, an agricultural labourer, aged 28; William Catterall, an agricultural labourer, aged 50; and Richard Catterall, an agricultural labourer, aged 18. John Sr was listed as born in Ashton, John Jr was born in County Durham, Alfred Catterall was born in Kirkham, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. I suspect that John's children were actually stepchildren. Their real surname appears to have been Rose. Living nearby on the same street was John's married sister Alice, who had only been married that year. Thomas Lowe, a blacksmith, aged 46, was living at 6 High Street, Preston with Alice, a boot binder, aged 41. Thomas was listed as born in Coppal, and Alice was listed as born in Bolton, which was incorrect. Alice was widowed before the date of the next census. Thomas Lowe, of 47 Lawson Street, was buried on 9 Jul 1870 in a private grave, BB-635, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 53 years. His was the fourth interment, buried 23 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS. Since our last:...Thos. Lowe, Lawson-street, 53;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 16 Jul 1870 At the time of the 1871 census John Fare, widower, a shoemaker, aged 52, was living at 47 Lawson Street, Preston with two children, John, a butcher, aged 23; and Mary, a cotton winder, aged 20. Living with him was his widowed sister Alice Lowe, a housekeeper, aged 49; his unmarried sister Ellen Fare, a linen spinner, aged 45; and two lodgers, Joseph Malley, a married shoemaker, aged 60; and Henry Seed, an unmarried mechanic, aged 51. John's daughter (or stepdaughter) was married two years later. Henry Sherliker, of Preston, a bachelor, of full age, a spinner, the son of John Sherliker, a spinner, and Mary Rose, of Penwortham, a spinster, of full age, the daughter of John Fare, a shoemaker, were married on 21 Jun 1873 at St Mary's Parish Church in Penwortham. They were married, by licence, by W.E. Rawsthorne, and the witnesses were John Rose and Lydia Hopkins. Both ladies signed the marriage register with an X. At the time of the 1881 census Henry Sherliker, a cotton spinner, aged 35, was living at 31 Kay Street in Over Darwen with his wife Mary, aged 31, and two children, John, aged 5; and James, aged 2. Living with him was his widowed father-in-law, John Fare, a shoemaker, aged 62. Also living with them was an unmarried boarder, John Noble, a piecer in a cotton mill, aged 20. John Fare was listed as born in Ashton, James Sherliker was born in Darwen, John Noble was born in Kirkham, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Sometime after the census was taken John Fair returned to Preston, where he died the following year. John Fair, of 8 Bridge Lane, who was born in about 1818, was buried on 7 Feb 1882 in a private grave, H-347, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 63 years. His was the third interment, buried 6 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Burials since our last:...John Fair, Bridge-lane, 63;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 11 Feb 1882 Note 1: In the 1841 census the Ancestry website has this family indexed under the surname Baer. Note 2: The private Catholic grave at Preston Cemetery, H-347, was purchased by John Hewitt in 1870 for the burial of Richard Fare, (see below). Note 3: The private Church of England grave at Preston Cemetery, V-89, was purchased by John Hewitt in 1857 for the burial of Ellen Hewitt, of Oxford Street, who was buried on 2 Jul 1857, aged 36. She was followed by Mary Hewitt, of Oxford Street, who was buried on 19 May 1861, aged 11 months; Paul and Silas Hewitt, of 7 Derby Terrace, who were buried on 6 May 1871, aged 5 months; and John Thomas Hewitt, of 8 Fairclough Street, who was buried on 5 Dec 1896, aged 75.

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Alice FAIRCLOUGH: Alice Fairclough was born on 19 May 1844 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 24 Jun 1844. She was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Fairclough, and the sponsors were John and Mary Gregson. She did not survive infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 3 Jan 1847, aged 2 years. Thomas Fairclough, a bachelor, aged 21, a piecer, of Warwick Street, the son of the late Robert Fairclough, a carter, and Mary Gregson, a spinster, aged 20, a weaver, of Warwick Street, the daughter of John Gregson, a loomer, were married on Christmas Day 1843 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by C. Rickson, Curate, and the witnesses were James Stanley and Ann Gregson. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Monday last, Mr. Thos. Fairclough to Miss Mary Gregson," Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 30 Dec 1843 The above mentioned Alice was Thomas and Mary's first child. She was followed by Robert, who was born on 4 Feb 1846 and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 15 Feb 1846, with sponsors John and Elizabeth Gregson; then Thomas Jr, who was born on 7 Feb 1848 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church on 20 Feb 1848, with sponsors James Stanley and Anne Gregson; and John, who was born on 21 Dec 1850 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church on 6 Jan 1850, with sponsors John and Mary Gregson. On the night of the 1851 census Thomas Fairclough, a cotton piecer, aged 29, was living at 9 Warwick Street, Preston with his wife Mary, aged 26, and three children, Robert, a scholar, aged 5; Thomas, a scholar, aged 3; and John, aged 1. Also staying with them was Thomas' brother James Fairclough, a cotton piecer, aged 19; and two lodgers, William Houghton, a cotton piecer, aged 21; and Agnes Whittle, a cotton rover, aged 34. They were all listed as born in Preston. Within a year of the census the two youngest boys had died. Thomas Fairclough Jr, of Warwick Street, was buried on 23 Apr 1851, aged 3 years; and John Fairclough, an infant, of Warwick Street, was buried 27 Jun 1852, both in the churchyard at St Peter's Church in Preston. For reasons known only to them, Thomas and Mary seem to have left the Catholic faith. After burying two of their sons in a Church of England churchyard, they baptized their next five children in Church of England churches. Their fifth child was a second son they called John, who was baptized on 21 Mar 1852 at St John's Parish Church, and was buried in the churchyard at St Peter's Church on 27 Jun 1852, where his age was recorded as "infant". He was followed by a third son they called John, who was baptized on 9 Oct 1853 at St John's Church; then a second son they called Thomas, who was baptized on 9 Mar 1856 at St John's Church; and Alfred, who was baptized on 23 Apr 1858 at St John's Church. Later that same year, Thomas and Mary lost three more sons, all within about a three week period. Thomas Fairclough, of Old Dog Yard, who was born in 1856, was buried 30 Jun 1858 in a public grave, K-1082, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 2 years. John Fairclough, of Dog Yard, who was born in 1853, was buried on 7 Jul 1858 in a public grave, K-990, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 5 years; then Alfred Fairclough, of Old Dog Yard, who was born in 1858, was buried on 25 Jul 1858 in a public grave, K-1042, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 3 months. Thomas and Mary's ninth and last child was a third son they called Thomas, who was baptized on 12 Jun 1859 at All Saints Church in Preston. He too died in infancy and was buried on 3 Jul 1859 in a public grave, Ee-514, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 6 weeks. After losing at least six infant children, Thomas lost his wife. Mary Fairclough, the wife of Thomas Fairclough, a piecer, of Warwick Street, was buried 18 Jun 1860 in a public grave, Bb-44, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 36 years. There was no death notice published. Thomas remarried nine months later. Thomas Fairclough, a widower, aged 37, a spinner, of Warwick Street, the son of the late Robert Fairclough, an engine driver, and Mary Sumner, a spinster, aged 29, a drawing tenter, of Mill Street, the daughter of the late Thomas Sumner, an engine tenter, were married on 9 Feb 1861 at St John's Parish Church. They were married after Banns by D.F. Chapman, Curate, and the witnesses were William Webster and Agnes Smith. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. At the time of the 1861 census Thomas Faircliffe (sic), a cotton spinner, aged 38, was living at 3 Warwick Street, Preston with his wife Mary, a card room hand, aged 30, and his son Robert, a bobbin putter in, aged 15. Staying with them was Mary's widowed mother, Isabella Sumner, a housekeeper, aged 60. They were all listed as born in Preston. Thomas' brother James, a cotton piecer, aged 29, was living next door at number 4 with his wife Elizabeth, a cotton weaver, aged 28. Thomas and Mary's first child together was born the following year. Isabella Fairclough was baptized at St John's Church on 12 Jan 1862. Her father was described as an overlooker, of Warwick Street. Isabella was followed by a fourth child to be called Thomas, who was baptized at All Saints Church on 20 Jul 1864; then Richard, who was baptized at St John's Church on 14 Jan 1866. He did not survive infancy and was buried on 4 Feb 1866 in a public grave, T-920, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 3 weeks. His abode was listed as Warwick Street. Thomas' thirteenth child was James, who was baptized at St John's Church on 7 Jul 1867. He did not survive and was buried on 13 Jul 1867 in a public grave, M-258, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 4 months. James was followed by Catherine, who was baptized at All Saints Church on 15 Nov 1868. She too died in infancy and was buried on 26 Nov 1868 in a public grave, M-1197, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 3 weeks. Thomas and Mary's seventh child (Thomas' fifteenth) was Alice, who was baptized at St John's Church on 31 Jul 1870, and on the night of the 1871 census Thomas Fairclough, a cotton minder, aged 49, was living at 3 Warwick Street with Mary, aged 40, and three children, Isabella, a cotton doffer, aged 10; Thomas, a scholar, aged 7; and Alice, aged 9 months. Mary may have been expecting their last child, a second son they called Richard, who was born seven months later. Richard Fairclough was baptized at All Saints Church on 29 Nov 1871. He also died in infancy, and was buried on 26 Apr 1873 in a public grave, S-984, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 1 year. After fathering sixteen children, only four of whom survived infancy, Thomas Fairclough Sr, died at a relatively young age. Thomas Fairclough, of 9 Warwick Street, who was born in about 1822, was buried on 1 Jul 1876 in a public grave, P-632, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 54 years. There was no death notice published. On the night of the 1881 census Mary Fairclough, aged 49, was living at 9 Warwick Street with three children, Isabella, a cotton rover, aged 19; Thomas, a cotton piecer, aged 17; and Alice, a scholar, aged 10. Living with her was a married lodger, Jane Taylor, a cotton rover, aged 32; and William Taylor, aged 18 months. Jane Taylor was listed as born in Bury, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Mary (Sumner) Fairclough died eight years later. Mary Fairclough, of 218 Brook Street, who was born in about 1833, was buried on Christmas Day 1889 in a private grave, S-608, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 56 years. Hers was the sixth interment, buried 6 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Burials since our last:...Mary Fairclough, Brook street, 56;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 Dec 1889 Note 1: When Thomas' children were baptized his occupation was described variously as a piecer, a weaver, and a spinner, and their abode was listed as Warwick Street, except for Alfred, whose abode was listed as Water Street, which may have been an error. Note 2: The private grave at Preston Cemetery, S-608, was purchased by Joseph Hawkes and contains six burials. The grave numbers for the first three are illegible but the last three can be read. In addition to the above mention Mary Fairclough, there were twins George Pomfret, of 9 Lutwidge Street, who was buried on 2 Feb 1889, aged 7 months; and William Pomfret, of 9 Lutwidge Street, who was buried on 23 Mar 1889, aged 9 months. They were the children of James and Alice (Sumner) Pomfret, who were married at St Mary's Church in Preston on 18 Apr 1886.

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The Family of Robert and Alice FAIRCLOUGH: Robert Fairclough, a husbandman, aged 24, and Alice Kirk, a spinster, aged 23, both of Salwick in the Parish of Kirkham, were married on 28 May 1810 at St Michael's Parish Church in 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 ages and Robert's occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 26 May 1810. Robert and Alice's first child, Cuthbert, was born on 19 Jul 1811 and was baptized the same day at St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Lea, with sponsors George and Margaret Singleton. He did not survive infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St Mary's Parish Church in Woodplumpton on 5 Jul 1813, aged 2 years. It was noted in the burial register that he was a Roman Catholic, of Salwick. Robert and Alice started their married life in the Kirkham area, where they had at least three other children, John, in about 1813; another son they called Cuthbert, in about 1815; and Ann, in about 1818. Robert and Alice eventually settled in Preston, and 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. The first of their children to be baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel was Sarah, who was baptized on 14 Jan 1821, with sponsors James Blackburn and Elizabeth Carter. She was followed by Mary, who was baptized on 15 Aug 1823 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors James Twist and Catherine Stocks. Mary appears to have been the last of their children, and was less than two and a half years old when her mother died. Mrs Alice FAIRCLOUGH: Alice (Kirk) Fairclough, of Hill Street, who was born in about 1785, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 23 Jan 1826, aged 40 years. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Robert Fairclough, a warehouseman, living at 5 Hill Street, and was living at 6 Hill Street when his son Cuthbert was married seven years later (see below). On the night 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, widower, a labourer, 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. Mary died a little more than two years later. Mary FAIRCLOUGH: Mary Fairclough, of Hill Street, who was born in 1823, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Jan 1854, aged 30 years. There was no death notice published. At the time of the 1861 census Robert Fairclough, widower, an agricultural servant, aged 80, was living at Stock House in Preston, the home of George Miller, a farmer of six acres. Although Robert was listed as being 80, he was actually closer to 75 years old. He died the following year. Robert Fairclough, of Saul Street, who was born in about 1783, died on 23 Jan 1862 and was buried three days later in a public grave, H-23, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 78 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 23rd inst., Mr. Robert Fairclough, Saul-street, aged 78;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 29 Jan 1862 Note: Robert Fairclough appears to have been the brother of Richard Fairclough, who also lived in Hill Street for most of his adult life.

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The Family of Cuthbert FAIRCLOUGH: Cuthbert Fairclough, a bachelor, aged 24, a slater, of 6 Hill Street, the son of Robert Fairclough, a carter, and Ellen Gillett, a spinster, aged 24, a servant, of Bridge Street, the daughter of William Gillett, a shoemaker, were married 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 Notice: "MARRIAGES...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 night 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 one child, Mary, aged 3 months. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. By the following year, they were back in Preston, where Ellen (Gillett) Fairclough died. Mrs Ellen FAIRCLOUGH: Ellen Fairclough, of Back Hill Street, the wife of Cuthbert Fairclough, a flagger and slater, died of consumption on 3 Nov 1842, and was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 26 years. A little less than two and a half years later, Cuthbert remarried. Cuthbert Fairclough, the son of Robert and Alice Fairclough, and Catherine Coup, the daughter of James and Margaret Coup, were married on 14 Apr 1845 at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston. They were married by Robert Havers, and the witnesses were William Turner and Mary Fairclough.   Cuthbert and Catherine's first child together was Robert, who was born on 6 Jul 1845 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel seven days later, with sponsors William Brown and Jane Coupe. Sometime after Robert's birth Cuthbert and Catherine moved to the neighbourhood of Poulton-le-Fylde, where their daughter Margaret was born in 1847. She was followed by Alice, who was baptized on 8 Jan 1849 in an unidentified Catholic church in Poulton-le-Fylde; then James, who was baptized on 10 Feb 1851 at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Poulton-le-Fylde, with sponsors Thomas Stirzaker and Mary Singleton. At 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 two month old son James were visiting at the home of her parents, James and Margaret Coup, at Railway Cottages, Preston. Cuthbert and Catherine's fifth child was Jane, whose birth was registered in Poulton-le-Fylde in 1853. She was followed by the first of two sons they called Thomas, who was born on 25 Nov 1854 and was baptized the next day at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lytham, with sponsors John and Ann Newsham. He died in infancy but I have not located his burial record. He was followed by another son they called Thomas, who was born on 5 Feb 1857 and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston three days later, with sponsors John Newsham and Mary Stirzaker; then Francis, who was born on 15 Feb 1859 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church on 27 Feb 1859, with sponsors William Campbell and Ann Metcalf. Catherine (Coupe) Fairclough died the following year. Catherine Fairclough, the wife of Cuthbert Fairclough, a flagger and slater, of Saul Street, Preston was buried on 17 Aug 1860 in a public grave, B-345, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 37. 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, widower, a flagger and slater, 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 of the children were listed as scholars. Cuthbert was listed as born in Cottom, Robert and Thomas were born in Preston, and the rest of the children were born in Blackpool. It is not known how long they remained in Preston, but at some point they moved back to Blackpool where Cuthbert died in 1868. Cuthbert Fairclough, who was born in about 1814, died at Euston Street, Blackpool on 10 Mar 1868, and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St John the Evangelist Parish Church, Blackpool, aged 53 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 10th inst., Mr. Cuthbert Fairclough, flagger and slater, Blackpool, aged 53." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 14 Mar 1868 Note 1: As Cuthbert moved around the county I have not been able to locate the baptism and/or burial records for all of his children. Note 2: The births of four of Cuthbert's eight children were registered in the Fylde registration district, which included Blackpool.

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Elizabeth FAIRCLOUGH: Elizabeth Fairclough, a worker in a cotton factory, who was born in about 1803, died in the Preston Workhouse on 2 Mar 1838 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 34 years. She died of "disease of the leg", and her death was apparently registered by a Thomas Fairclough, who attended her during her illness. There is no way to know from the available records whether Elizabeth was a married woman, a widow, or a spinster - or how Thomas and Elizabeth may have been related. There were five adults called Thomas Fairclough listed in Preston in the 1841 census, but without further information it is impossible to know which, if any, was the man who attended Elizabeth in her final days.

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The Family of James and Margaret FAIRCLOUGH: Without further information to go on, the following is speculative: James Fairclough, a bachelor, aged 22, a husbandman, and Margaret Cornall, a spinster, aged 22, both of Woodplumpton, were married on 7 Sep 1829 at St Anne's Parish Church in Woodplumpton. They were married after Banns by Henry J. Foster, Minister, and the witnesses were Thomas and John Billington. Margaret signed the marriage register with an X. A James and Margaret Fairclough, of Wrea Green, baptized a son they called Robert, who was born on 24 Sep 1831 and was baptized the same day at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Kirkham, with sponsors Matthew and Helen Fairclough. The following year, the 1832 Preston electoral rolls listed a James Fairclough, a labourer, living in Fylde Road. As Fylde Road and Fylde Street were often confused, the woman buried four years later may have been James Fairclough's wife. Margaret FAIRCLOUGH: Margaret Fairclough, of Fylde Street, who was born in about 1806, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 18 Feb 1836, aged 30 years. There was no death notice published. Margaret (Cornall) Fairclough may have been the mother of William Fairclough, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in 1835.

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Richard FAIRCLOUGH: Richard Fairclough was baptized on 27 Jul 1834 at St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Preston. He was the first child born to Henry and Mary Fairclough, and the sponsors were James Barnes and Jane Gardner. Richard died in infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 21 Oct 1834, aged 12 weeks. His abode was listed as Back Atkinson Street. Henry Fairclough, a bachelor, and Mary Gardner, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 13 Jun 1834 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were James Barnes and Jane Gardner. All four signed their own names in the marriage register. Henry and Mary baptized their next four children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Thomas, who was born on 26 Sep 1835 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors Thomas and Ann Browne. Thomas was followed by Helen (Ellen), who was born on 26 Sep 1837 and was baptized four days later, with sponsors Joseph Gregson and Mary Barnes, then Margaret, who was almost certainly the child born on 22 Dec 1839 and baptized on 11 Jan 1840, with sponsors Richard and Alice Smith. The problem being that the names of her parents were omitted from the baptism transcripts. Henry and Mary's daughter Ellen apparently died before the 1841 census was taken, and on the night of the census Henry Fairclough, a miller, aged 28, was living in North Road, Preston with Mary, aged 26, and two children, Thomas, aged 5; and Margaret, aged 2. Living at the next address was Robert Gardner, a shoemaker, aged c. 55, with three children, John, a shoemaker's apprentice, aged 16; Ellen, a cotton weaver, aged 14; and Robert, aged 10. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. At the time of the census Mary would have been pregnant with their fifth child, who was born a month later. Jane Fairclough was born on 9 Jul 1841 and was baptized on 17 Jul 1841, with sponsors William Gardner and Jane Gregson. She was the last of their children to be baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Sometime after 1841 Henry and Mary moved their family to the village of Singleton, and baptized their next six children at the Catholic chapel in Singleton. William Fairclough was born on 21 Sep 1845 and was baptized seven days later, with sponsors Richard Willacy and Mary Blackburn. He was followed by Mary, who was baptized on 10 Jul 1847, with sponsors Joseph and Margaret Moulden; then James, who was baptized on 23 Sep 1849, with sponsors James and Mary Wilding. On the night of the 1851 census Henry Fairclough, a miller, aged 38, was living at Mill House in Great Singleton with his wife Mary, aged 36, and six children, Thomas, aged 15; Margaret, a scholar, aged 11; Jane, a scholar, aged 9; William, a scholar, aged 5; Mary, aged 3; and James, aged 1. Henry was listed as born in Eccleston, Mary was born in Claughton, Thomas and Margaret were born in Preston, and the four younger children were born in Singleton. At the time of the census Mary would have been pregnant with their ninth child, another daughter they called Ellen, who was born on 30 Apr 1851 and was baptized on 4 May 1851, with sponsors Thomas Sumner and Mary Smith. Ellen was followed by Richard, who was born in Singleton in 1853 but there appear to be pages missing from the Singleton Chapel baptism register. Their eleventh and last child was Henry, who was born on 19 Jan 1854 and was baptized ten days later, with sponsors Thomas and Mary Wilding. Sometime after Henry's birth the family returned to Preston, where Mary (Gardner) Fairclough died. Mary Fairclough, the wife of Henry Fairclough, a miller, of Walker Street, was buried on 29 Jun 1859 in a public grave, H-271, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 45 years. Death Notice: "Deaths...Since our last...Mary Fairclough, Walker-street, aged 45;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 2 Jul 1859 Henry did not remain a widower for long, marrying again nine months later. Henry Fairclough, a widower, aged 47, of 17 Walker Street, a corn miller, the son of Richard Fairclough, a shoemaker, and Alice Shaw, a widow, aged 39, of Walker Street, a shop keeper, the daughter of Ellis Cottam, a game keeper, were married on 7 Feb 1860, allegedly at St Ignatius Catholic Church, however the marriage was not recorded in the St Ignatius marriage register. At the time of their marriage Alice (Cottam) Shaw was a widow with six children, and their first child together was born the following year. Robert Fairclough was born on 27 Jan 1861 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel three days later, with sponsors Thomas and Margaret Fairclough. At the time of the 1861 census Henry Fairclough, a miller, aged 48, was living at 51 North Street, Preston with his wife Alice, a housekeeper, aged 41, and eight children, Jane, a weaver, aged 19; William, a card room hand, aged 14; Mary, a weaver, aged 13; James, a scholar, aged 11; Ellen, a scholar, aged 9; Richard, a scholar, aged 7; Henry, a scholar, aged 6, and Robert, aged 2 months. Living with them were Alice's six children by her first marriage: Thomas Shaw, a card room hand, aged 19; Joseph Shaw, a card room hand, aged 13; John Shaw, a scholar, aged 10; Henry Shaw, a scholar, aged 8; Elizabeth Shaw, a scholar, aged 5; and Elias Shaw, aged 2. Also living with them were two unmarried lodgers, Elias Cottom, a dog breaker, aged 68; and Joseph Hamer, a card room hand, aged 18. Henry and Alice's second child was born two years later. Esther Fairclough was born on 15 Aug 1863 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel nine days later, with sponsors Joseph Baldwin and Mary Ann Dawson. She was only two years and 8 months old when her father died. After fathering thirteen children by two wives, Henry Fairclough, of 51 North Street, was buried on 17 Apr 1866 in a public grave, J-636, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 54 years. Death Notice: "Deaths...Since our last...Henry Fairclough, North-street, aged 54;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 Apr 1866 Henry and Alice's son Robert, of 11 North Street, died a little more than a month after his father and was buried on 24 May 1866 in a public grave, H-701, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 5 years. At the time of the 1871 census Alice Fairclough, a widow, aged 51, was living as a lodger at 48 Bridge Street, Preston with her unmarried children, Henry Shaw, a grinder, aged 18; Elizabeth Shaw, a cotton doffer, aged 15; Elias Shaw, a cotton carder, aged 13; and Esther Fairclough, a scholar, aged 7. They were lodging in the home of Mary Cottam, who may have been a relative of Alice's, and were all listed as having been born in Preston. Alice eventually left Preston and moved to Atherton, near Wigan. At the time of the 1881 census Alice Fairclough, a widow, aged 58, a housekeeper, was living at 6 Samuel Street, Atherton with her married sons Joseph Shaw, a stripper and grinder (cotton), aged 33; John Shaw, a stripper and grinder (cotton), aged 31; her unmarried son Elias Shaw, a coal miner, aged 22; her unmarried daughter Esther Fairclough, a cotton reeler, aged 17; her daughter-in-law, Catherine Shaw, a cotton weaver, aged 33; her daughter-in-law, Mary Shaw, a cotton weaver, aged 23; and four grandchildren, Margaret Shaw, aged 6; Mary J Shaw, aged 4; Mary A Shaw, aged 4; and Edmund Shaw, aged 9 months. By 1891 Alice had moved in with her married son Elias, and on the night of the 1891 census Elias Shaw, a greengrocer, aged 32, was living at 3 Shuttle Street in Tyldesley with Shakerley, near Leigh, with his wife Margaret, aged 23, and their two children, William, aged 5; and Alice, aged 2. Living with him was his widowed mother Alice Fairclough, living on her own means, aged 65. Also living with him was a niece, Margaret Shaw, a cotton carding tenter, aged 15; a married brother-in-law, Alexander Ratcliffe, a greengrocer, aged 27; his wife Esther, aged 27; and their two children, Joseph, a scholar, aged 5; and George, aged 3. Alice apparently died in the Wigan and Leigh area four years later, aged 69 years. Note: Alice, the daughter of Elias and Elizabeth Cottam, was the widow of Thomas Shaw, who she married on 26 Sep 1840 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. He died in 1858. Thomas Shaw, a spindle and fly maker, of Walker Street, was buried on 2 May 1858 in a public grave in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 35 years.

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The Family of Richard and Ann FAIRCLOUGH: It is not known where or when Richard and Ann Fairclough were married. They were not listed in the 1820 Catholic census of Preston, but their first known child was born the following year. Jane Fairclough was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 22 Sep 1821, with sponsors John Morley and Margaret Fairclough. She was followed by Alice, who was baptized on 5 Feb 1827, with sponsors Thomas and Ann Fairclough; then John Robert, who was baptized on 27 Feb 1829, with sponsors John Fairclough and Elizabeth Morley; William Michael, who was baptized on 12 Dec 1830, with sponsors Robert Fairclough and Ann Morley; and Thomas, who was baptized on 1 Jan 1833, with sponsors Henry France and Sarah Jones. The 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Joiners & Builders, Richard Fairclough, of Glover's court; and 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. On the night of the 1841 census, Richard Fairclough, a joiner, aged c. 50, was living in Hill Street, Preston with 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 was a female servant, Alice Nugent, aged c. 15; and a joiner's apprentice, William Morley, aged 14. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. It is not known how William Morley was related to the Fairclough family. The 1848 Slater's Directory of Preston lists, under Timber Merchants and Builders, "Fairclough Richard, Hill st". Their daughter Jane was married the following year. Nicholas Crook and Jane Fairclough were married on 18 Jan 1849 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, witnessed by John Fairclough and Lydia Crook. At the time of the 1851 census Richard Fairclough, a joiner and builder employing eight men and one labourer, aged 61, was living at 10 Hill Street, Preston with his wife Ann, aged 58, and their two youngest sons, William, a joiner, aged 20; and Thomas, a joiner, aged 18. Richard and Ann were both listed as born in Wigan, and their sons were born in Preston. Richard died later that year. Richard FAIRCLOUGH: Richard Fairclough, of Hill Street, who was born in about 1788, died on 3 Dec 1851 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery six days later, aged 63 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...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 Ann Fairclough survived her husband by a little more than seven years. Ann Fairclough, of Hill Street, who was born in about 1792, died on 3 Feb 1859 and was buried four days later in a private grave, C-409, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 66 years. Hers was the first interment, buried 20 feet deep, and she was listed as 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 was baptized on 14 Aug 1789 at St John's Catholic Church in Wigan. He was the son of Robert and Jane Fairclough, and the sponsors were William Morley and Eliz. Ince. Robert Fairclough and Jane Booth were married in Upholland on 26 May 1786, and had been married in a Catholic ceremony the previous day at St Benedict's Catholic Chapel in Hindley, with witnesses Michael Morley and Molly Crookell. Note 2: Richard Fairclough appears to have been the brother of Robert Fairclough, who also lived at Hill Street for most of his married life. Note 3: The private grave, C-409, at Preston Cemetery was purchased by John Fairclough and contains nine burials. Unfortunately the burial numbers for four of the nine are illegible. The five that I could read are the above mentioned Ann Fairclough, who was buried on 7 Feb 1859, aged 66; Richard Fairclough, of Park Road, Chorley, who was buried on 3 Mar 1859, aged 7 months; Margaret Fairclough, of Hill Street, who was buried on 6 Mar 1861, aged 29; John Fairclough, of Hill Street, who was buried on 2 Dec 1862, aged 33; and Annie Grace (Crook) Hodson, of 30 Marsh Lane, who was buried on 4 Mar 1893, aged 39. Annie Grace was the daughter of Nicholas and Jane (Fairclough) Crook.

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William FAIRCLOUGH: When William Fairclough, of Back Kirkham Street, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Apr 1835, his age was recorded as 14 months. This would mean that he was born in about February of 1834. I can find no record of the birth or baptism of a William Fairclough in 1834, but I did find one in 1835. William Fairclough was born on 9 Jan 1835 and baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 22 Feb 1835. He was the son of James and Margaret Fairclough, and the sponsors were Thomas Crook and Mary Letus. If this was the child buried in 1835 he would have been 14 weeks old - not 14 months old. William appears to have been the only child that James and Margaret baptized in Preston, and I cannot find the couple living in Preston at the time of the 1841 census. William's mother may have been the Margaret Fairclough 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 1: There was a Thomas and Ann Fairclough living in Back Kirkham Street in the early to mid 1830s, but they were not a Catholic couple and did not have a son called William. Thomas Fairclough, a spinner, was listed in the 1832 Preston electoral rolls living at 4 Back Kirkham Street, and they were still living in Back Kirkham Street when they baptized their daughter Agnes at St John's Parish Church on 9 Jun 1833. By the time they baptized their son Thomas at St John's Parish Church on 31 Jan 1836 they were living in Back Bolton Street. Note 2: Fylde Road and Fylde Street seem to have been confused quite often.

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The Family of Thomas and Mary 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 Salisbury. The bride and James France signed the register with an X. If the details recorded elsewhere were correct, Thomas Faith would have been 72 and Mary Houghton would have been 33 when they married. Despite their ages, Thomas and Mary apparently had three children, beginning with Mary, who was born in about 1818, but was not baptized in Preston, and I have not found any record of her baptism elsewhere. Their second known child was Margaret, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 2 Mar 1823, with sponsors Robert and Alice Morley. Margaret did not survive infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 15 Sep 1824. The burial register records that she was of Duke Street, aged 1, and a Papist (Catholic). Thomas and Mary's third child was Thomas, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 19 Jun 1825, with sponsors John Simpson and Mary Shepherd. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Thomas Faith, a retail brewer, living at 13 Stanley-street, and in 1833 Thomas was one of three pub or beerhouse landlords fined for allowing drinking on Sunday during prohibited hours. Newspaper Report: "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 each 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 determination 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 themselves 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 The 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Retailers of Beer, Thomas Faith, at 13 Stanley Street, which was the address of the Stanley Vaults (later known as the Stanley Street Tavern). Thomas died four years later. Thomas FAITH: Thomas Faith, of Stanley Street, who was born in about 1742, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 21 Aug 1838, aged 96 years. There was no death notice published, and he apparently left no Will. After Thomas' death his widow Mary and their two surviving children continued to live in Stanley Street, although no longer at the pub. On the night of the 1841 census Mary Faith, Ind. (of independent means), aged c. 45, was living in Stanley Street with Mary, a cotton winder, aged c. 20; and Thomas, a labourer, aged c. 15. Living with them was Mary Parish, a cotton reeler, aged c. 40; Ellen Parish, a female servant, aged c. 20; Jane Parish, a cotton rover, aged 18; Cornelius Parish, a bobbin tender, aged c. 15; Elizabeth Parish, a cotton piecer, aged 14; and John Spencer, a cotton piecer, aged 16. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Thomas Faith Jr was married three years later. Thomas Faith, a bachelor, of full age, a stonemason, of North Shore Buildings, the son of Thomas Faith, a brewer, and Jane Crosedale, a spinster, of full age, of North Shore Buildings, the daughter of William Crosedale, a weaver, were married on 26 Aug 1844 at Our Lady and St Nicholas Parish Church in Liverpool. They were married after Banns by C.F. Wilson, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Vipond and Ann [illegible]. Jane signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas and Jane had one child during their brief marriage, a son they called Thomas, who born in Liscard, Cheshire and was baptized at St. Hillary's Parish Church in Wallasey, Cheshire on 12 Sep 1847. Thomas was less than 3 years old when his father died. Thomas Faith, of Bishops Gate, died on 27 May 1850 was buried three days later in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston, aged 26 years.   Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Monday last,...Thomas Faith, Bishopgate, aged 26." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 1 Jun 1850 There seems to have been some relationship between the Faith and Parish families, and Mary Faith stayed with the Parish family for many years. At the time of the 1851 census Mary Parish, widow, a prison courthouse cleaner, aged 50, was living at 18 Stanley Street with Ellen, a housemaid, aged 29; Jane, a cotton winder, aged 28; Cornelius, an engineer, aged 22; Elizabeth, a cotton weaver, aged 25; and Alice, aged 9. Living with them as a lodger was Mary Faith (called Margaret in the census), widow, a laundress, aged 70. They were all listed as born in Preston. Also at the time of the 1851 census Thomas Faith Jr's widow Jane Faith, a winder, aged 25, was living in Feebel Street, Preston with her son Thomas, aged 3. They were living, presumably as lodgers, in the home of Elizabeth Goodier, a widowed housekeeper, aged 55. Also staying with her, as visitors, were Sarah Croasdale, widow, a cotton winder, aged 54; Henry Croasdale, a cotton piecer, aged 18; and William Kellett, a cotton piecer, aged 20. With the exception of Thomas, who was listed as born in Chatham, they were all born in Preston. Jane (Croasdale) Faith was remarried the following year. Edward Eddleston, a bachelor, aged 25, a mason, of Irvin Street, the son of the late John Eddleston, a weaver, and Jane Faith, a widow, aged 26, a winder, of Irvin Street, the daughter of the late William Croasdale, a weaver, were married on 20 Mar 1852 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by S. Hastings, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas and Jane Croasdale. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. By 1861 Cornelius Parish had taken over as the head of household and on the night of the 1861 census Cornelius Parish, an unmarried steam engineer, aged 29, was living in Dale Street, Preston with his widowed mother Mary, a grocer, aged 60; his unmarried sisters, Ellen, a grocer, aged 36; and Jane, a grocer, aged 30; his married uncle Richard Cooper, a cotton spinner, aged 50; his cousins Robert Coupe, a mechanic, aged 14; Treasen (?) Coupe; a cotton weaver, aged 12; and Richard, a scholar, aged 9. Also living with him, as a boarder, was Mary Faith, a "pauper has been a cotton weaver", aged 76. Curiously, Mary Faith was listed as single and as having been born in Shropshire. She died five years later. Mary Faith, of Stanley Street, was buried on 10 Jan 1866 in a public grave, J-649, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, 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 age 96 years, Thomas Faith was the oldest recorded male buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, although there were many burials where no age was recorded.

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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, but I believe he was her father. Maria (Mary) Fare was born on 10 Jul 1829 and was baptized the same day at St Mary's Catholic Church in Euxton. She was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Fare, and the sponsors were John and Jane Shaw. Richard Fare, bachelor, a butler, of Preston, and Elizabeth Carr, a spinster, of Leyland, were married on 2 May 1825 at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland. They were married, by licence, by Thomas Rowlandson, Curate, and the witnesses were William Fairclough and Mary Bradshaw. The bride signed the marriage register with an X. Richard and Elizabeth's first child was Ann, who was born on 9 May 1826 and was baptized the same day at St Mary's Catholic Church in Euxton, with sponsors Joseph and Margaret Unsworth. She was followed by the above mentioned Mary, then Alice, who was born on 9 Sep 1833, and was baptized at St Alban's Catholic Church in Blackburn on 15 Sep 1833, with sponsors Joseph Moxham and Sara Tilslay. Her surname was spelled Fair in the baptism register, and her mother's maiden name was recorded as Carr. I cannot find Richard, Elizabeth or their daughter Alice in the 1841 census but on the night of that census Ann Fare, a female servant, aged c. 15, was living at The Oaks, Penwortham, the home of Henry and Sarah Hunt. She was listed as born in Lancashire. The 1851 census of Manchester is badly water damaged, but it appears that Ann Fare, aged 24, was a house servant living at Polygon, Ardwick, Manchester, the home of Benjamin Rigby Murray. She was listed as born in Euxton. Also in the 1851 census, Alice Fare, an unmarried house servant, aged 18, was living at 5 Fishergate, Preston, the home of James and Martha Turner. Alice was listed as born in Darwen. Ann and Alice were both married seven years later. Thomas Taylor, a widower, aged 30, a bookkeeper, the son of Thomas Taylor, a coal merchant, and Ann Fare, a spinster, aged 32, the daughter of Richard Fare, a baker, were married on 25 Jan 1858 at St Thomas' Church in Ardwick. They were married after Banns by Nicholas William Gibson, Rector, and the witnesses were Robert Luckman and Sarah Gore. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On the 25th inst., at St. Thomas's Church, Ardwick, by the Rev. N.W. Gibson, M.A., Mr. Thomas Taylor, of this city, to Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. Richard Fare, of Preston." Published in the Manchester Courier, Sat., 30 Jan 1858 John Hewitt, a widower, the son of John Hewitt, and Alice Fare, a spinster, the daughter of Richard Fare, were married on 23 Mar 1858 at St Walburge's Catholic Church in Preston. They were married by Thomas Williams, and the sponsors were James Crossley and Ellen Ford. On the night of the 1861 census Thomas Taylor, a bookkeeper, aged 32, was living at 27 Cedar Street, Cheetham, Manchester with his wife Ann, aged 34, and four children, Alfred, a scholar, aged 12; Louisa A, aged 6; Richard, aged 2; and Thomas, aged 1. Living with him was his widowed father-in-law, Richard Fare, aged 78. Ann was listed as born in Euxton, her father was born in Lytham, and the rest of the family were born in Manchester. Richard Fare died nine years later. Richard Fare, of 19 Arthur Street, who was born in about 1783, died in Preston on 30 Jun 1870 and was buried on 4 Jul 1870 in a private grave, H-347, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 87 years. His was the first interment, buried 10 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On June 30th, at 19, Arthur-street, Mr. Richard Fare, formerly of the Hay Houses, Lytham, aged 87 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 9 Jul 1870 Alice (Fare) Hewitt, of 1 Deepdale Road, died on 7 Apr 1888 and was buried four days later. Although her funeral was held at St Ignatius Catholic Church, she was buried in a private grave, V-89, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 54 years.   Death Notice: "DEATHS...HEWITT - April 7, at 1, Deepdale-road, Alice Hewitt, aged 54 years." Published in the Preston Herald, Sat., 14 Apr 1888 Note 1: The private grave at Preston Cemetery, H-347, was purchased by John Hewitt for the burial of Richard Fare in 1870. The second interment was that of Ellen Ford, of 12 Tuson Street, who was buried on 20 Mar 1871, aged 45 years; and the third was that of John Fair, who was buried on 7 Feb 1882 (see above). There were only three interments in the grave. Note 2: Mary and Richard Fare 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.

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Catherine FARMER: Catherine Farmer, the widow of Felix Farmer, a labourer, died at 3 Dean's Court on 18 Apr 1840, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 42 years. She died at the home of Hugh and Sarah Flanagan, and Hugh Flanagan registered her death. Hugh and Sarah Flanagan 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 Lancashire, and it may be that Catherine only came to Preston after losing her husband. Note 1: 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. Note 2: 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.

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Patrick FARMER: Patrick Farmer, the son of Patrick and Margaret Farmer, of 6 Green Street, Preston died on New Years Day 1847 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 7 years. I can find no record of Patrick Farmer Jr's birth or baptism in Lancashire, and his family does not appear in either the 1841 or 1851 census, therefore I suspect that they were a transient couple who came to Lancashire after their son's birth and left not long after his death. Patrick Farmer Sr was a labourer, and he and his family may have been amongst the many Irish people who came to Preston in the mid-1840s during a boom in railway construction, The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company being formed in 1847. Many of these Irish families stayed in Preston or other parts of Lancashire, but others returned to Ireland or moved on to other areas in search of work.

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The Family of Michael and Catherine FARRELL: Michael and Catherine Farrell were both born in Ireland, as was their oldest child, so it is likely they were married there. Their only child known to have been born in Lancashire was Sarah, who was born in Preston on 28 Oct 1837 and was baptized on 12 Nov 1837 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. The sponsors were John and Bridget Snee. About a year after Sarah's birth, they lost one of their daughters. Margaret FARRELL: Margaret Farrell, of 18 Back Canal Street, who was born in about 1835, died of smallpox on 18 Aug 1838 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery the following day, aged 3 years. Margaret was almost certainly born in Ireland, and will have come to Preston with her parents and siblings. We know that the family were living in Preston by October 1837. Sometime after 1837 the family returned to Ireland, where at least two further children were born, Catherine in about 1847, and John in about 1848. Catherine may have been the child who was baptized on 7 Mar 1846 at St Peter's Catholic Church in Athlone, County Roscommon, Ireland, with the mother's maiden name Killian. By 1851 the family were back in Preston, and on the night of the 1851 census, Michael Farrell, a labourer, aged 40, was living at 11 Union Street, Preston with his wife Catherine, aged 40, and four children, Anne, a worker in a cotton mill, aged 17; Sarah, a worker in a cotton mill, aged 13; Catherine, aged 4; and John, aged 3. Sarah was listed as born in Preston, and the rest of the family were listed as born in Ireland. Living with them were nine lodgers, all of whom were also born in Ireland. Michael Farrell lost his wife later that year. Mrs Catherine FARRELL: Catherine Farrell, of Union Street, who was born in Ireland in about 1805, died in Preston on Christmas Day 1851 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later. Although her age was recorded as 40 in the census, the burial record, GRO death register, and the death notice all put her age as 46. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 25th ult., Catherine Farrell, Union-st., aged 46." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Jan 1852 I can find no further trace of Michael Farrell after 1851, and it is possible that he left Preston after his wife's death, perhaps to return to Ireland. Note: It appears that Sarah Farrell's birth was never registered.

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Rose Ann FARRELL: Rose Ann Farrell was born on 18 Oct 1848 at 24 Clarence Street, the daughter of Patrick and Catherine (Malone) Farrell. She died on 18 Oct 1848, and I am sure that she was the child buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 19 Oct 1848 under the name Mary Ann Farrell, of Clarence Street. Rose Ann Farrell was not baptized at either of the three Catholic churches in Preston, and, as she only lived 6 hours, it may be that she was given an emergency baptism at home and this was never recorded in any church register. At the time of the 1851 census a man called Owen [surname illegible, possibly Haran?], a widower, aged 55, was living at 24 Clarence Street with his five children, one grandchild, and nine lodgers. All but two of the people listed at that address were born in Ireland, and I suspect that Patrick and Catherine were lodging there when Rose Ann was born and died. I can find no record of any other children born to this couple in Lancashire, and cannot find them in any census or other local record. It is possible that they left Lancashire after their daughter's death. Note: This one caused me more than a little bit of head scratching. The burial transcripts record this child's burial under the name Mary Ann Farrell, but there is no record of the birth, baptism, or death of a Mary Anne Farrell in 1848. There is however both a birth and death record for Rose Ann Farrell. This is one of many instances I have found where the information in the burial transcripts, including names, ages, and addresses, has been incorrect.

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(Infant) FARRINGTON: On 6 Dec 1818 an infant by the name of Farrington was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery with no first name or abode recorded. As the burial transcript gives almost no information it is impossible to be certain, but this infant may have been Joseph Farrington, who was baptized on 8 Dec 1817 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. He was the son of John and Dina Farrington, and there was only one sponsor, Henry Cunningham. Joseph's parents may have been the couple married in 1812. John Farrington and Mary Deana Whittle, both of Preston, were married on 1 Apr 1812 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Isaac Smith, Curate, and the witnesses were John Wood and Margaret Whittle. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the register with an X. John and Dina went on to have four more children, but baptized them all in Church of England churches. The first of those was a second child they called Joseph, who was baptized on 24 Mar 1819 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. His father was described as a carder, of Queen Street. Sometime after Joseph's birth the family moved away from Preston, and baptized their last three children at St Paul's Church in Blackburn. Edmund Farrington was born on 3 Oct 1820 and was baptized on 29 Oct 1820, at which time they were living in Leyland. He was followed by George, who was born on 2 May 1822 and was baptized three days later; then James, who was born on 8 Apr 1824 and was baptized three days later. When the last two children were baptized their abode was recorded as Houghton. James was only 7 months old when his mother died. Dina Farrington was buried on 7 Nov 1824 at St Mary and St John Catholic Priory (Pleasington Priory), in Pleasington, Blackburn, aged 35 years. John Farrington remained a widower for almost exactly two months. John Farrington, widower, a carder, and Mary Nickle, a widow, both of Houghton Bottoms, were married on 9 Jan 1825 at Holy Trinity Chapel in Hoghton. They were married after Banns by James Cooper, Curate, and the witnesses were Joseph Farrington and James Fowler. The bride signed the marriage register with an X. Four months after their marriage John lost his youngest child. James Farrington, of Houghton, was buried on 19 May 1825 in the churchyard at Holy Trinity Chapel in Hoghton, aged 1 year. Sometime later, John moved his family back to Preston, initially in Bridge Lane (later renamed Marsh Lane), and the 1832 Preston electoral rolls list John Farrington, a carder, living at 20 Bridge Lane. He lost his second wife four years later. Mary Farrington, of Marsh Lane, who was born in about 1798, died on 20 Nov 1836 and was buried two days later in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Sunday last, Mrs. Mary Farrington, Marsh Lane, aged 38." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 26 Nov 1836 By 1840 John had moved to Maudland Bank, Preston, where he was living when one of his sons was married. Edmund Farrington, a bachelor, aged 21, a carder, of Maudland Bank, the son of John Farrington, a carder, and Isabella Lucas, a spinster, aged 23, a weaver, of Cunliffe Street, the daughter of the late John Lucas, a hooper, were married on 19 May 1840 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married by J.C. Whish, Curate, and the witnesses were Robert Brandwood and M.A. Lucas. Isabella signed the marriage register with an X. On the night of the 1841 census John Farrington, a master carder, aged 48, was living in Maudland Bank, Preston with George, a gardener, aged 19; Elizabeth, aged c. 40; and Jane Price, aged 7. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Although John and Dina's son Joseph was not listed with him in the 1941 census, he died at Maudland Bank the following year. Joseph Farrington, of Maudland Bank, was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 9 Mar 1842, aged 23 years. There was no death notice published. At the time of the 1851 census John Farrington, a master cotton carder, aged 59, was visiting at 24 Maudland Bank, Preston, the home of Robert Ward, a stone mason, aged 42; his wife Mary Ann, aged 47; and their son Thomas, an assistant to a draper, aged 17. Also visiting with them was Jane Price, a cotton winder, aged 17, who was the same girl that was living with John Farrington at the time of the 1841 census. Jane Price was listed as born in Bridge North (Bridgeworth), Salop, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Jane Price was the adopted daughter of Robert and Mary Ann Ward. John Farrington died seven years later. John Farrington, of Garlick Street, Preston, who was born in about 1791, died on 28 Sep 1858 and was buried on 2 Oct 1858 in the churchyard at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland, aged 67 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last, Mr. John Farrington, Garlick-street, aged 67." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 2 Oct 1858 Probate Notice: "FARRINGTON John. 2 April (1859). The Will of John Farrington late of Preston in the County of Lancaster Overlooker deceased who died 28 September 1858 at Preston aforesaid was proved at Lancaster by the oaths of Joseph Farrington of Preston aforesaid Manager the Brother and Robert Ward of the same place Stonemason the Executors. Effects under £300.".

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The Mysterious Jane FARRINGTON: Jane Farrington is a real enigma. Was she single, married, or a widow? Was her name Farrington, Worden, or Waring? We may never know the answers to these questions. Her first child seems to have been James, who was said to have been born in Preston in about 1832, but I can find no record of his baptism. Her second known child, Alice, was born in about 1834 and may have been the Alice Werden (sic) who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 2 Mar 1834. She was listed as the daughter of Jane Werden, and the sponsors were Matthew Leeming and Jane Prescot. After a five year gap, her third known child was born. Mary Ann Farrington was born on 27 Dec 1839. She was listed as the daughter of William and Jane Farrington of 20 Kilshaw Street, Preston. When her birth was registered in 1840 her mother's maiden name was recorded as Worden. She was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 2 Jan 1840, and the sponsors were Thomas Butler and Mary Waring. Curiously, the space for recording that the couple were married was left blank, and her date of birth was recorded as 1 Jan 1840.   On the night of the 1841 census Jane Farrington, a weaver, aged c. 30, was living in Raby's Court, Preston with three children, James, aged 9; Alice, aged 7; and Mary, aged 2. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Jane's fourth known child was born the following year. William Farington (sic), the son of a Jane Farington, was born on 29 Jan 1842 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 10 Apr 1842, with sponsors William and Mary Tunstall. When his birth was registered his mother's maiden name was recorded as Farrington On 29 Nov 1844 Jane Farrington, aged 37, was convicted of "larceny, by servant", and was sentenced to two months imprisonment. Newspaper Reports: "TOWN HALL CASES. Saturday...Stealing Cops. - Jane Farrington was charged with stealing, on the preceding night, some waste cops, the property of Mr. Hawkins, spinner, for the purpose of converting them into merchandise. She was committed to take her trial at the Sessions." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 16 Nov 1844 "PRESTON INTERMEDIATE SESSIONS. - SATURDAY. TRIALS...Jane Farrington, 37 (n), pleaded Guilty to stealing 1 ¾ lbs. of cotton waste, the property of John Hawkins. Sentenced to two months Imprisonment, with hard labour." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 7 Dec 1844 Jane Farrington was heavily pregnant at the time of her conviction, and her son Thomas was born in the House of Correction on 16 Dec 1844. Three months later, with Jane apparently still in the House of Correction, she lost two of her children. Mary Ann FARRINGTON: Mary Ann Farrington, who was born in 1839, died on 2 Mar 1845 at 3 Nickson's Place, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 5 years. Her abode was listed as Nixon Row in the burial transcripts. William FARRINGTON: William Farrington, who was born in 1842, died at 3 Nicksons Row on 13 Mar 1845, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 3 years. He died of an inflammation in the chest, and his death was registered by his mother Jane, of 3 Nicksons Row, who was in attendance. His abode was listed as Nixons Row in the burial transcripts, and his age was listed as 30 years instead of 3 years. On 17 Mar 1845, the day after her son William was buried, Jane Farrington, of the House of Correction, registered the birth of her son Thomas, with her maiden name again recorded as Farrington. Thomas was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 23 Mar 1845, where he was listed as the son of William and Jane Farrington, and the sponsors were John Brindle and Margaret Cowburn. The baptism record gives his date of birth as 18 Dec 1844. Her sixth known child was born three years later. Jane Farrington was born at 8:30 AM on 8 Oct 1847 and was baptized nine days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel. She was listed as the daughter of Jane Farrington, of Nicksons Row, and the sponsors were George Bell and Ellen Turner. The baptism transcript records John Tass as the child's reputed father. When her birth was registered her mother's maiden name was recorded as Farrington. Jane Farrington's seventh known child was another daughter she called Mary Ann, who was born at home, 66 Bedford Street, on 24 Sep 1850. Her birth was registered by her mother, Jane Farrington, of 66 Bedford Street, on 28 Oct 1850. When her birth was registered her mother's maiden name was recorded as Farrington. She may have been the Mary Ann Waring who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 6 Oct 1850. She was listed as the daughter of Jane Waring, and the sponsors were Joseph Smith and Isabel Barten. The baptism transcript records her birthdate as 26 Sep 1850, but there is no record of the birth of a Mary Ann Waring in Preston in 1850. At the time of the 1851 census, Jane Farrington was apparently passing herself off as a widow with the surname Worden. Jane Worden, widow, a weaver, aged 42, was living at 66 Bedford Street, Preston with five children, James, a piecer, aged 19; Alice, a weaver, aged 17; Thomas, aged 6; Jane, aged 4; and Ann (Mary Ann), aged 8 months. Living with her were three lodgers, Richard Houghton, a piecer, aged 22; William Harling, a piecer, aged 19; and Ann Tiffin, aged 11. They were all listed as born in Preston. Her son James, using the surname Worden, was married later that year. James Worden, a bachelor, aged 20, a piecer, of Bedford Street, and Mary Slater, a spinster, aged 19, a tenter, of Marsh Lane, the daughter of John Slater, a labourer, were married on 21 Sep 1851 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by certificate, by John Owen Parr, Vicar, and the witnesses were William Harling and Elizabeth Slater. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. The space for the name of James' father was left blank. James' younger sister died two years later. Jane FARRINGTON: Jane Farrington, who was born in 1847, died on 7 Jun 1853 at 108 Moor Lane, and was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 10 Jun 1853, aged 6 years. She died of Hydrocephalus convulsions, and her death was registered by her mother, Jane Farrington, of 108 Moor Lane, who was present at the death. Jane Farrington was still living in Moor Lane when she died, almost exactly three years after her daughter. Jane Farrington, of Moor Lane, was buried on 1 Jun 1856 in a public grave, G-31, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 50 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Jane Farrington, aged 50 years, Moor-lane;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 7 Jun 1856 Note 1: Jane's reputed husband, William Farrington, was said to have been a soldier at the time of Mary Ann's birth in 1839, and at the time of her death five years later. If he and Jane were ever married it seems that he was not living with her for most of her life, and was not the father of all of her children. Note 2: Bedford Street no longer exists but ran between Adelphi Street and Moor Lane, one street north of Harrington Street.

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The FARRY Family of Bleasdale Street: It is difficult to make a positive connection between the family or families called Farry that lived in Bleasdale Street in Preston at about the same time, but I suspect that they were in fact all members of one family, and that illiteracy lead to confusion around the spelling their surname. John FARRY (1): John Farry, a labourer, of Birk Street, who was born in about 1776, died on 27 May 1839 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 62 years. His death was registered under the name John FARROW by Bridget Farrow, of 3 Burk (sic) Street, who signed the death register with an X. On the night of the 1841 census, Bridget Farrey (sic), a linen reeler, aged c. 20, was living in Gradwell Street, Preston with one child, John, aged 1. Bridget was listed as born in Ireland and her son was born in Lancashire. They were living, presumably as lodgers, in the home of John and Dorothy Greenwood. Bridget's son died later that year. John FARRY (2): John Farry, of 27 Gradwell Street, who was born in 1840, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 22 Sep 1841, aged 14 months. He was the son of Bridget Farry, but it appears that his birth was never registered, at least not in Lancashire, or not with that surname. I can find no record of his baptism, and although the 1841 census recorded that he was born in Lancashire, it may be that he and his mother only came to Preston after his birth. His surname was spelled Farrar in the burial transcripts and Farrer when his death was registered. Mrs Mary FARRY: Mary Farry, of Bleasdale Street, who was born in about 1778, died on 17 Nov 1848 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 70 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday week,...Mary, widow of Owen Farry, labourer, Bleasdale-street, aged 70;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Nov 1848 It is not known where or when Owen and Mary Farry were married or when she came to Preston. I cannot find any record of her husband's death or burial in Preston and they were not listed in the 1810 or 1820 Catholic censuses of Preston or the 1841 census. However, I have now come to suspect that the death notice published for Mary was incorrect and that her husband wasn't called Owen after all. I suspect that she was actually the widow of John Farry, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in 1839, and that Bridget Farry, mother of the child buried on 22 Sep 1841, was their daughter. Sometime after 1841 Bridget Farry went to live with her married sister Ann Pollard, and on the night of the 1851 Patrick Pollard, a bricklayer's labourer, aged 45, was living at 15 Bleasdale Street, Preston with his wife Ann, aged 40, and two children, Catherine, a scholar, aged 7; and George, aged 5. Living with him was his unmarried sister-in-law, Bridget Farry, a worster spreader, aged 30. Staying with them were three visitors, Ann Doherty, a flax rover, aged 25; John Doherty, aged 11 months; and Margaret Scollins, a spinner, aged 18. The three children were born in Preston and the rest of the household were born in Ireland. Bridget Farry never married and died in Preston seven years later. Bridget Farrie (sic), a carder, of Bleasdale Street, Preston, was buried on 18 April 1858 in a public grave, F-748, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 36 years. Her surname was spelled Farrie in both the burial register and the General Register Office death index. Note 1: Bridget was a sponsor at the baptism of Patrick and Ann Pollard's son James, who was born on 31 Aug 1835, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 30 Mar 1841, aged 6. Note 2: This family's surname was spelled Farrar, Farie, Fargh, Farrow, and Farry in various records. To add to the confusion, Mary Farry's surname was originally transcribed as Tarry in the burial transcripts, so was listed in the T section. The correct spelling, as far as that can be ascertained, is confirmed by both the death notice and the GRO death register index.

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Jane FAULDER: Jane Falder (sic) was born on 21 Mar 1846 and was baptized eight days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel. She was the daughter of Richard and Susannah Falder, and the sponsors were Thomas Brennin and Catherine (surname not recorded). When her birth was registered her surname was spelled Folder, and her mother's maiden name was recorded as Fee. Jane did not survive infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 4 Sep 1847, aged 17 months. Her surname was spelled Fowlder in the burial transcripts and Foulder when her death was registered. Richard Faulder was born in Carlisle, Cumberland (now Cumbria) and Susannah Fee was born in either Carlisle, Ireland or Scotland (the census information varies). I have not been able to locate the record of their marriage. A year after the death of their daughter Jane their second known child was born. Joseph Faulder was born at 5 a.m. on 3 Aug 1848 at Simpson Street, and his birth was registered by his father Richard Faulder, a cotton stripper. He was baptized Joseph Folder on 8 Aug 1848 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John Walton and Ann Swarbrick. Sometime after Joseph's birth they moved back up to the Carlisle area, and on the night of the 1851 census Richard Faulder, a stripper in a cotton mill, aged 31, was living at Nero Village in Dalston, Cumberland with his wife Susan, a cotton reeler, aged 31, and their son Joseph, aged 2. Richard was listed as born in Carlisle, Susan was born in Scotland, and Joseph was born in Preston. Their third known child, Margaret, was born later that year. At the time of the 1861 census Richard Faulder, a cotton factory hand, aged 40, was living at 78 Trinity Buildings, Caldewgate, Carlisle with Susannah, aged 42, and two children, Joseph, a scholar, aged 12; and Margaret, a scholar, aged 9. Richard and Margaret were listed as born in Carlisle, Joseph was born in Preston, and in this census Susannah was listed as born in Ireland. Margaret died two years later, aged 12, and on the night of the 1871 census Richard Faulder, a card stripper, aged 50, was living at 22 Trinity Buildings, Caldewgate (crossed out and changed to St Mary's), Carlisle with his wife, aged 52, and their son Joseph, a printer, aged 22. Richard's wife's name is difficult to read on the census form and has been transcribed as Jessie. In this census she was listed as born in Carlisle. Their son was married four years later. Joseph Faulder, a bachelor, aged 27, a painter, of St Cuthbert's, Carlisle, the son of Richard Faulder, a cotton carder, and Caroline Shearing, a spinster, aged 28, of Alderholt, the daughter of James Shearing, a joiner, were married on 21 Sep 1875 at the district Church of St James, Alderholt in the Parish of Cranborne, Dorset. They were married, by licence, by John Rigg, Vicar, and the witnesses were James and Mary Shearing. At the time of the 1881 census Richard Faulder, a general labourer, aged 60, was living at 5 Trinity Buildings, Caldewgate, Carlisle with Susan, aged 60. They were both listed as born in Carlisle, and both died before the date of the next census. Richard Faulder's death was registered in Carlisle in the first quarter of 1885, aged 64, and Susannah (Fee) Faulder's death was registered in the first quarter of 1886, aged 65. Note: It appears that the most common spelling of Richard's surname, based on all census data from 1841 to 1881, was Faulder.

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The Family of John and Ruth FAYLE: John Fayle, a widower, aged 30, a husbandman, and Ruth Wilson, a spinster, aged 27, both of the Parish of Poulton-le-Fylde, were married on 30 Sep 1790 at St Chad's Parish Church in Poulton-le-Fylde. They were married, by licence, by Thomas Turner, Vicar, and the witnesses were Thomas Lupton and Mary Snape. Unusually for the period, all four signed their own names in the marriage register. John and Ruth's ages were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 29 Sep 1790. John and Ruth started their married life in Poulton, and baptized their first two children at St Chad's Parish Church there. Charity Fayle was born on 5 Aug 1791 and was baptized the same day, and Henry Fayle was born on 7 Jun 1793 and was baptized the same day. By 1796 the family had settled in Preston, but brought their son William back to Poulton-le-Fylde to be baptized. William Fayle was born on 22 Feb 1796 and was baptized the same day at St Chad's Parish Church. The baptism register records that he was the son of John Fayle of Preston, husbandman, and Ruth, his wife. Strangely, he had a Catholic baptism in Preston three days later. William Fail (sic) was baptized on 25 Feb 1796 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, and the sponsors were James Wilcock and Mary Norris. It may be that John and Ruth were outwardly conforming to the "established religion" and were practising their Catholic faith more discreetly. Their third child, Ellen, was also baptized in both churches, but this time on the same day. She was born on 27 Apr 1798 and baptized two days later. The baptism register for St Chad's in Poulton records that she was the daughter of John Fayle of Preston, but fails to mention his wife. Her baptism at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 29 Apr 1798 records her as Helen Fail (sic), the daughter of John and Ruth Fail, and the sponsors were John Wilcock and Peggy Fishwick. John Fayle died aged 45, and was buried on 9 Sep 1800 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church in Preston. Their daughter Ellen died about a fortnight later and was buried in the same churchyard on 23 Sep 1800, aged 2 years. The burial register records that she was the daughter of John Faile (sic). Ruth Fayle may have had another child, Elizabeth, who was born c. 1804 but was not baptized in Poulton-le-Fylde, and the baptism records for St Wilfrid's Chapel for that date are missing. At the time of the 1810 Catholic census of Preston Ruth Fayle, m (mother), aged 47, was living in Lord Street, Preston, with four children, Charity, aged 19; Henry, aged 17; William, aged 14; and Elizabeth, aged 6. Ruth (Wilson) Fayle died ten years later. Ruth FAYLE: Ruth Fayle, who was born in about 1764, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 3 Jul 1820, aged 56 years. There was no death notice published. John and Ruth's eldest son was married the following year (see below). Note: John Fayle's first wife was Rebecca Gaskell. John Fayle, husbandman, married Rebecca Gaskell, a 17 year old spinster, on 24 Apr 1776 at St Chad's Parish Church in Poulton-le-Fylde. They were married, by licence, by Thomas Tuner, Vicar, and the witnesses were William Greenwood and Margaret Bamber. Because she was under 21 years of age, Rebecca's father, Richard Gaskell, had to give his consent. Rebecca signed the marriage register with an X. The burial register at St Chad's Parish Church records the burial of Rebecca Fayle, wife of John, on 27 Nov 1781. Her death may have been related to the birth of their daughter Rebecca, who was baptized at St Chad's Church on 30 Nov 1781.

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The Family of Henry and Mary FAYLE: Henry Fayle, a bachelor, and Mary Wiggins, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 24 Oct 1821 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were William and Elizabeth Fayle. They also had Catholic marriage ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel on the same day, and with the same witnesses. The 1822 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Brush Makers, Henry Fayle living at 29 Lord-street. Their first child was born the following year. Alice Fayle was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 1 Jun 1823, with sponsors John Dilworth and Mary Gillow. She was followed by John, who was born on 20 Jul 1824 and was baptized the following day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors William Banks and Ruth Norris; then William, who was baptized on 7 Jul 1827 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors William Walker and Ann Winder. Three months later, Henry and Mary lost their eldest son. John FAYLE: John Fayle, of Market Place, who was born in 1824, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 Nov 1827. He was about 3 years and 3 months old, but his age was recorded as "infant" in the burial transcripts. Henry and Mary's fourth and last child was Ruth Eleanor, who was baptized on 3 Nov 1829 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Thomas Heapes and Jane Waterhouse. She was about 7 months old when her father died. Henry FAYLE: Henry Fayle, of Market Place, who was born in 1793, died on 31 May 1830 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 3 Jun 1830. Although he died a few days shy of his 38th birthday, his age was recorded as 35 in the burial transcripts and death notice. Death Notice: "DIED...On the 31st ult., Mr. Henry Fayle, of Preston, brush-maker, aged 35." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 12 Jun 1830 The 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Brush Makers, Mary Fayle living at 111 Church Street, so it would appear that she carried on her husband's business after his death. I cannot find Mary or her children William and Ruth in the 1841 census, but her eldest daughter Alice, aged c. 15, was a lodger in the home of Lawrence and Mary Banks, in Union Street, Preston. Alice Fayle married Ralph Bamber at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 18 Jul 1850, witnessed by John Hall and Mary Dilworth. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Thursday last, at St. Wilfrid's Catholic Chapel, Mr. Ralph Bamber to Miss Alice Fayle." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 20 Jul 1850 After marrying, Ralph and Alice continued to lodge with Lawrence and Mary Banks, and at the time of the 1851 census Lawrence Banks, a warper, aged 62, was living in Ormskirk Road, Preston with his wife Mary, aged 52, and their son William, aged 12. Living with them as lodgers were Ralph Bamber, a cooper, aged 28; his wife Alice, aged 27; and John Hall, a tallow chandler, aged 25. Lawrence was listed as born in Walton-le-Dale, his wife and son were born in Preston, Ralph Bamber was born in Goosnargh, his wife was born in Preston, and John Hall was born in Chorley. Also at the time of the 1851 census, Mary Fayle, a widow, aged 57, was living at 16 Grimshaw Street, Preston with her two youngest children, William, a grocer's assistant, aged 23; and Ruth Ellener (sic), a glover, aged 21. Mary was listed as born in Blackburn and her children were born in Preston. Staying with them were two unmarried lodgers, Thomas Davis, a grocer's assistant, aged 23; and Duncan Taylor, a draper's assistant, aged 22. Ruth was married three years later. Ruth Eleanor Fayle married William Blackburn at the Independent Chapel on Cannon Street, Preston on 29 Aug 1854. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES - On Tuesday last, at the Independent Chapel, Cannon-street, by the Rev. R. Slate, Mr. William Blackburn, grocer and tea dealer, to Ruth Eleanor, only daughter of the late Mr. Henry Fayle, brush manufacturer, all of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 2 Sep 1854 William Fayle married Ellen Mount at the Independent Chapel on Cannon Street, Preston on 19 May 1857. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Tuesday last, at the Independent Chapel, Cannon-street, by the Rev. R. Slate, Mr. William Fayle, grocer, of this town, to Ellen, eldest daughter of Mr. Robert Mount, of Warton, near Milnthorpe." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 23 May 1857 Mary (Wiggins) Fayle, a widow, of Church Street, died on 20 Nov 1860 and was buried two days later in a private grave, B-249, in a Non-Conformist section of Preston Cemetery, aged 65 years. Hers was the first interment, buried 15 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 20th ult., at 48, Church-street, Mary, widow of the late Mr. Henry Fayle, brush manufacturer, of this town, aged 65." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 1 Dec 1860 The private grave at Preston Cemetery was purchased by Wiliam Fayle in 1860 for the burial of his mother. His was the only other burial in the grave. William Fayle, of 81 Hudson Street, was buried on 10 Aug 1869, aged 42 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Burials since our last:...William Fayle, Hudson-street, 42;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 14 Aug 1869.

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The Family of James and Ann FAZAKERLEY: James Fazackerley and Ann Thompson, both of Preston, were married on 17 Jun 1783 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Humphrey Shuttleworth, Vicar, and the witnesses were John Law and William Hodgkinson. Ann signed the marriage register with an X. James and Ann had a rather large family, all baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Their first child was John, who was baptized on 25 Jan 1785, with sponsors Thomas Obin and Ann Waterworth. He was followed by Alice, who was baptized on 2 Aug 1788, with sponsors William Wilcock and Mary Nuttels; then Jane, who was baptized on 10 Feb 1791, with sponsors Peter Holliday and Ann Bamber; and Margaret, who was baptized on 1 May 1793, with sponsors Charles Woodruff and Mary Leach. James and Ann's son James was baptized on 30 Oct 1795, with sponsors John Harrison and Helen Sharrock. He died in infancy and was buried on 27 Dec 1798 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, aged 3 years. Their sixth child was Mary Ann, who was baptized on 5 Nov 1797, with sponsors James Woodruffe and Mary Allen. She was followed by a second son they called James, who was baptized on 5 Mar 1801, with sponsors Joseph Wilcock and Helen Smith; and Ann, who was born c. 1808, during the period for which the St Wilfrid's baptism records are missing. There may have been other children born in this period that did not survive infancy, such as the Joseph Fazakerley, son of James, who was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 30 Aug 1805, aged 1. At the time of the 1810 Catholic census of Preston, James Fazekerly (sic), F (father), and Ann, M (mother), were living in Walker Street, Preston with Alice, Jane, Margaret, Mary, aged 12, James, aged 9, and Ann, aged 2. The ages for the parents and older children were not recorded. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists James Fazakerly, aged 64, living at 6 Walker Street with Ann, aged 58. By this date their children would have been old enough to be either married or living away from home, with the exception of their youngest known child. Ann FAZAKERLEY Jr: Ann Fazackerley, who was born in about 1808, would have only been about 12 years old in 1820 but was not listed living with her parents - or elsewhere in the 1820 census. She may have been the Ann Fazakerly who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Apr 1819, but the burial transcript does not include her age or abode. I suspect that her mother died six years later. Mrs Ann FAZAKERLEY: Ann Fazakerly, of Walker Street, who was born in about 1762, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Dec 1825, aged 63 yrs. Her first name was not recorded in the burial transcripts. Her husband survived her by thirteen years. James FAZAKERLEY: James Fazakerly, of 4 Walker Street, who was born in about 1755, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Nov 1838, aged 83 years. There was no death notice published.

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Catherine FEENEY: Catherine Feeney, the daughter of Peter and Catherine Feeney of 7 Dock Street, Preston, died on 11 Jun 1838 and was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 12 months. Peter and Catherine Feeney seem to have been short term residents in Preston. They did not baptize Catherine or any other children at St Wilfrid's Chapel and are not listed in Preston in the 1841 census. I suspect that they were an Irish couple who came to Preston for work, then moved on sometime shortly after the death of their daughter.

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Charles Henry FELLOWS: Charles Henry Fellows was born on 3 Aug 1846 in the Preston Workhouse to Margaret Fellows, an unmarried woman. His birth was registered under the name William Charles Fellows, with his mother's maiden name recorded as Fellows. I can find no record of his baptism. Charles Henry probably spent all of his short life in the workhouse, where he died on 24 Jun 1847, aged 10 months. He was buried under the name Charles Henry Fellows in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 27 Jun 1847, aged 10 months. His death was registered under the name Charles Henry Fellows in the second quarter (Apr-Jun) of 1847. Margaret Fellows' second known child was Maria (Mary) Fallows (sic), who was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 8 Jul 1849, with sponsors John and Margaret Cuerden. When her birth was registered her surname was spelled Fellowes, but her mother's maiden name was spelled Fellows.   Mary was followed by Eleanor, who was born in late 1850 but wasn't baptized for thirteen years. I cannot find Margaret or her children in the 1851 census. Margaret's fourth known child was Edward, who was born on 4 Jun 1856; followed by John, who was born on 18 Jun 1859. Both boys were baptized at St Augustine's Catholic Church on 19 Feb 1860. Edward's sponsors were John Singleton and Jane Wrigley, and John's were John Singleton and Elizabeth Groggin. Their father was listed as Edward Leyland. John did not survive infancy. John Fellows, the son of Margaret Fellows, a weaver, of Willow Street, was buried on 25 Sep 1860 in a public grave, F-411, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 13 months. On the night of the 1861 census Margaret Fellowes (sic), an unmarried cotton weaver, aged 31, was living at 13 Back Silver Street, Preston with two children, Eleanor, a cotton doffer, aged 10; and Edward, aged 5. Margaret was listed as born in Clayton Green and her children were born in Preston. Margaret would have been closer to 36 years old. The following year, Margaret finally baptized her daughter Eleanor. Eleanor Fellows was baptized at St Augustine's Catholic Church on 5 Jul 1862, with one sponsor, Elizabeth Miller. The baptism register gives her year of birth as 1849, which is incorrect. Her birth was registered in the fourth quarter of 1850 under the name Emma Vallett Fellows, with the mother's maiden name listed as Fellows. Eleanor's baptism is the last record I can find of this family.

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The Family of James and Jane FELLOWS: James Fallows (sic), bachelor, a weaver, and Jane Newsham, spinster, both of Leyland, were married on 11 Feb 1823 at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland. They were married after Banns by J. Hall, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were Thomas Rebanks and Richard Ribby. James and Jane both signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Leyland James and Jane settled in Bamber Bridge where their children were born, beginning with Margaret, who was born on 7 Aug 1825 and baptized seven days later at St Bede's Catholic Church in Clayton Green. Over the next ten years they had another six children, all baptized at St Mary's Brownedge Catholic Church in Bamber Bridge. James Fellows Jr was born on 8 Jan 1829 and baptized on 15 Feb 1829, with sponsors Robert Burgess and Alice Fellows. He was followed by the first of two sons to be called Henry, who was born on 8 Sep 1831 and baptized two days later, with sponsors William and Agnes Fellows. He died in infancy and was buried at St Leonard's Parish Church in Walton-le-Dale on 22 Jan 1832, aged 5 months. James and Jane's fourth child was Jane, who was born 30 Mar 1833 and was baptized on 14 Apr 1833, with sponsors Henry Fellows and Ann Sharroch. She was followed by the second son they called Henry, who was born on 1 Oct 1835 and was baptized ten days later, with sponsors William Fellows and Agnes Bolton; then Thomas, who was born on 25 Jan 1838 and was baptized the following day, with sponsors James Fellows and Alice Haughton; and finally Mary, who was born on 15 Sep 1839 and baptized the same day, with sponsors John Forshaw and Alice Houghton. Mary was only 14 months old when her mother died. Jane FELLOWS: Jane Fallees (sic), the wife of James Fallees, a weaver, of Willow Street, died on 10 Nov 1840, aged 36 years. She died of an inflammation in the chest, and her death was registered by James Fallees of 16 Willow Street, who was in attendance. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 15 Nov 1840, aged 36 years, where her surname was spelled Fellows. On the night of the 1841 census James Fellows, a weaver, aged c. 40, was an inmate in the Ribchester Workhouse with three of his surviving children, James Jr, a weaver, aged 12; Jane, aged 7; and Henry, aged 4. There were all listed as born in the county. His youngest daughter Mary, aged 1, was staying with her maternal grandparents, Thomas and Margaret Sharrock. Thomas, a cotton weaver, aged c. 50, and his wife Margaret, aged c. 55, were living in Lower Green, Cuerden, Leyland with their five children, Ann, aged c. 25; Mary, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20; Margaret, aged c. 15; Sarah, aged c. 15; and Ellen, aged 12. At the same time that James Fellows and his older children were in the workhouse, a woman called Grace Sergeant, aged c. 40, was also an inmate, with her two young daughters, Grace, aged 9; and Betty, aged 6. I think it safe to assume that James and Grace met in the workhouse, as they married later that year. James Fellowes (sic), a widower, of full age, a weaver, of Walton-le-Dale, the son of James and Ann Fellowes of Clayton Green, and Grace Sergent (sic), a spinster, of full age, a weaver, of Penwortham, the daughter of Matthew and Grace Sargent, were married on 2 Oct 1841 at St Wilfrid's Chapel in Preston. They were married by Andrew Barns, Minister, and the witnesses were James Ashton and Mary Hoskisson (Hodgkinson), both of Preston. The bride, groom and Mary Hodgkinson signed the marriage register with an X. They were married less than two and a half years when Grace was widowed. James FELLOWS: James Fellows, who was born in about 1803, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 23 Mar 1844, aged 40 years. There was no death notice published. Grace (Sergeant) Fellows was a widow for a little more than five years before marrying again. John Cook, a widower, aged 53, an engine tenter, of Fishwick, the son of the late Lawrence Cook, a weaver, and Grace Fellows, a widow, aged 48, a weaver, of Fishwick, the daughter of the late Matthew Seargent, a weaver, were married on 10 Jun 1849 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by John Wilson, Curate, and the witnesses were Charles Kay and Mary Calderbank. The bride and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Grace and her second husband had no children together, and she outlived him by several years. She died in Preston in 1883. Grace Fellows, of 85 Bootle Street, was buried on 16 May 1883 in a private grave, BB-765, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 78 years. Hers was the first interment, buried 20 feet deep. The grave was purchased by a Miss Sergeant, almost certainly one of her daughters, and there were a total of nine people buried in the grave. Note 1: Jane Fellows death was registered under the name Fallees. Note 2: Jane (Newsham) Fellows was born to Margaret Newsham about ten years before Margaret married Thomas Sharrock on 29 Jun 1815 at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland. Note 3: Grace's two daughters were baptized at St Mary's Church in Penwortham: Grace on 7 Jan 1832, and Elizabeth "Betty" on 9 Aug 1835.

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The Family of John and Elizabeth FENDER: John Fender and Elizabeth Lever were married at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 14 Aug 1852, witnessed by Ralph Worden and Alice Rigby. Their first child was born ten months later. Ellen FENDER: Ellen Fender was born on 13 Jun 1853 and was baptized six days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston. She was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Fender, and the sponsors were William Lever and Anna Hothersall.   Ellen did not survive infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 5 Dec 1853, aged 6 months. John and Elizabeth had one other child while living in Preston. John Fender was born on 23 Oct 1855, was baptized five days later, with sponsors William Leaver (sic) and Ann Hothersall. He too died in infancy. John Fender, the son of John Fender, a soldier, of Acre Gate Lane, was buried on Christmas Day 1858 in a public grave, B-850, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 3 years. I can find no further record of John and Elizabeth Fender in Lancashire. As John was a soldier, they may have left the area sometime after the death of their son in 1858.

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The Family of Thomas FENTON: Thomas Fenton, a bachelor, and Ann Medcalf, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 28 Jan 1823 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Raven, Curate, and the witnesses were James Barnes and Elizabeth Medcalf. The bride and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Thoams and Ann baptized six children at St John's Parish Church, beginning with Ellen, who was baptized on 18 May 1823. Her father was listed as a weaver, of Maudling (Maudland) Road. Ellen was followed by the first of two children to be called Mary, who was baptized on 9 Jun 1824; then Ralph, who was baptized on 26 Feb 1826; followed by the first of two daughters to be called Jane, who was baptized on 17 Jan 1830. Later that year Thomas and Ann lost one of their children. Mary Fenton, who was born in 1824, was buried on 28 Dec 1830 in the churchyard at St Peter's Church, aged 6 years. Their fifth child also died in infancy. Richard Fenton, who was born in 1832, was buried on 23 Sep 1832 in the churchyard at St Peter's Church, where his age was recorded as "infant". With the exception of Ellen's in 1823, 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, a weaver, living at 45 Crown Street. They were still living in Crown Street when their sixth child was born. Mary Fenton was baptized at St John's Parish Church on 4 Aug 1833. She was less than two years old when her mother died. Ann Fenton, of Crown Street, who was born in about 1805, was buried on 15 Mar 1835 in the churchyard of St John's Parish Church, aged 29 years. There was no death notice published. 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. A little more than five months later, Thomas lost another child. Jane Fenton, who was born in 1830, was buried on 29 Sep 1836 in the churchyard at St Peter's Church, aged 7 years. Thomas and Catherine had two children together. Jane Fenton was born on 25 Dec 1836 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 1 Jan 1837, with sponsors Alexander and Margaret Clayton. She was followed by Thomas, who was born on 22 Aug 1838 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 2 Sep 1838, with sponsors Richard Clayton and Ann Weardon. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Fenton, a cotton warper, aged c. 35, was living at Sergeant Street, Preston with Catherine, aged c. 40, two of the children born to his first wife, Ralph, a blacksmith, aged c. 15; and Mary, aged 8; and their children, Jane, aged 4; and Thomas, aged 3. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Two years later, Thomas and Catherine lost their daughter. Jane FENTON: Jane Fenton, of Sergeant Street, who was born in 1836, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 29 Jan 1843, aged 6 years. By 1851 Thomas had changed careers, and on the night of the 1851 census Thomas Fenton, a retail brewer, aged 47, was living at the Robin Hood Inn at 5 Wellington Street, Preston with his wife Catherine, aged 54, and two children, Mary, a house servant, aged 17; and Thomas, a scholar, aged 12. Thomas was listed as born in Samlesbury and Catherine and the children were born in Preston. Thomas Sr died eight years later. Thomas Fenton, a beer seller, of Wellington Street, who was born in about 1803, died on 23 Sep 1859 and was buried four days later in a private grave, C-307, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 56 years. The grave was purchased by Thomas Fenton, and although he was buried 12 feet deep, his was the only interment. Death Notice: "Deaths...Since our last...Thomas Fenton, Wellington-street, 56;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 1 Oct 1859 Probate Notice: "FENTON Thomas. 8 November (1859). The Will of Thomas Fenton late of Preston in the County of Lancaster Beerseller deceased who died 23 September 1859 at Preston aforesaid was proved at Lancaster by the oaths of Richard Houghton of Preston aforesaid Blacksmith and Thomas Johnson of the same place Mechanic the Executors. Effects under £600. 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 from 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. Five months after his father's death, Thomas Fenton Jr was married. He married Ann Swarbrick at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston on 16 Feb 1860, witnessed by William Cook and Mary Fenton. Their first child, Alice, was born on 19 Jan 1861 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church the next day, with sponsors Henry Cardwell and Catherine Swarbrick.   On the night of the 1861 census Catherine Fenton, a house keeper, aged 64, was living at 30 St Pauls Road, Preston with her unmarried step-daughter Mary, a house proprietor, aged 27. Also living with her was her married son Thomas, a iron turner, aged 22; his wife Ann, aged 23, and their daughter Alice, aged 2 months. They were all listed as born in Preston. At the time of the 1871 census Catherine Fenton, widow, a beerseller, aged 74, was living alone at 31 Herbert Street, Preston. She later moved to Cemetery Road, where she died in 1876. Catherine Fenton, of 123 Cemetery Road, who was born in about 1796, died on 15 Mar 1876 and was buried two days later in a private grave, B-446, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 79 years. Hers was the sixth interment, buried 10 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 15th inst., Catherine Fenton, Cemetery-road, aged 79." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Mar 1876 Note 1: The private grave, B-446, at Preston Cemetery was purchased by Thomas Fenton in 1863 for the burial of his eldest child. Alice Fenton, of Swarbrick Street, was buried on 9 Dec 1863, aged 2 years. Hers was the first interment, buried 20 feet deep. One month later, they lost their second child. Thomas Fenton, of Harrison Hill, was buried on 6 Jan 1864 in the private grave at Preston Cemetery, aged 1 year. His was the second interment, buried 18 feet deep. There followed a third interment, but the writing in the grave register is illegible. The fourth interment was that of Mary Fenton, of Marsh Lane, who was buried on 19 Apr 1870, aged 9 months. She was buried 16ft deep. Mary was followed by Elizabeth (Taylor) Gregson, of 13 Harrison Hill, who was buried on 24 Jun 1872, aged 38. Hers was the fifth interment, buried 12 feet deep. The sixth interment was that of the above mention Catherine Fenton in 1876. The seventh and last interment was of Ann (Swarbrick) Fenton, the widow of Thomas, who died at the Fulwood Workhouse, 32 Watling Street Road, and was buried on 4 Dec 1923, aged 86 years. She was buried 7½ feet deep. Note 2: 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.

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The Family of John and Ann Fergus: John Fergus and Ann Rostren (sic), both of Preston, were married on 20 May 1816 at St John's Parish Church. They were married after Banns by William Towne, Curate, and the witnesses were Margaret Maudesley, Robert Easterby, and James Hatch. Ann Rosthorne signed the marriage register with an X. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony on the same day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, where John's surname was recorded as Ferguson, Ann's surname was spelled Rosthorne, and the witnesses were Joseph Rosthorn (sic) and Margaret Manderley (sic). Although their official marriage record, census returns and death notices all spell the family name as Fergus, all of their children were baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel with the surname Ferguson or a variation of that name. Their first child was baptized Alexander Fargerson on 23 Oct 1816, and the sponsors were Richard Pert and Margaret Grundy. He was followed by Christopher Ferguson, who was baptized on 11 Jan 1819, with sponsors John Rosthorne and Hannah Pert. Christopher lived one month and was buried on 11 Feb 1819 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church. The burial register recorded that he was of Friar Gate (Friargate), was a Papist (Catholic), and that his age was one, rather than one month. A little more than a year after Christopher's death, John and Ann had another son, who was baptized Christopher Rosthorne Furguson on 11 Jun 1820, with sponsors John Rosthorne and Margaret Gradwell. Their next child, their first and only daughter, was baptized Margaret Ferguson on 11 Aug 1822, and the sponsors were John Holden and Mary Waddacre. The baptism register apparently spelled her surname Ferguson but her parents' surname Furguson. John and Ann's fourth and last child was baptized James Ferguson on 20 Jan 1828, with sponsors John and Elizabeth Bradley. Three years later, John and Ann lost another child. Margaret FERGUS: Margaret Fergus, of Rail Road, who was born in 1822, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 13 Nov 1831. Although she was 9 years old, the burial transcripts records her age simply as "infant". The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list John Fergus, an engine tenter, at Avenham-engine, where he lived and worked for several years. On the night of the 1841 census John Fergus, a labourer, aged c. 50, was living in Avenham Engine House, Preston, with his wife Ann, aged c. 50, and two children, Christopher, a labourer, aged c. 20; and James, aged 13. John was listed as born in Scotland, and the rest of the family were born in Lancashire. John and Ann's youngest son died three years later. James FERGUS: James Fergus, of Avenham Engine, who was born in 1828, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 25 Sep 1844, aged 16 years. At the time of the 1851 census John Fergus, a rail labourer, aged 60, was living at 2 Tram Road House, Preston with his wife Ann, aged 62, and their unmarried son Christopher, an engine driver, aged 30. John was listed as born in Scotland and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Ten years later, at time of the 1861 census John Fergus, an engine tenter, aged 70, was living at Tram Road Cottages with Ann, aged 73, and their son Christopher, an engine driver, aged 40. Also staying with them was their granddaughter Margaret Fergus, a scholar, aged 13. Margaret, one of the children of their eldest son Alexander, was born in Bristol. Ann (Rosthorne) Fergus died four years later. Ann Fergus, of Tram Road, who was born in about 1787, was buried on 22 Mar 1865 in a private grave, B-468, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery. Hers was the first interment, buried 20 feet deep. Death Notice: "Deaths...Since our last:...Alice (sic) Fergus, Tram-road, aged 77;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Mar 1865 On the night of the 1871 census John Fergus, widower, a railway pensioner, aged 80, was living in Avenham Engine House, with his unmarried son Christopher, an engine driver, aged 51. Also staying with them was an unmarried servant, Mary A. Mahon, a general domestic servant, aged 28, who was born in Ireland. While the 1861 census gave John Fergus's birthplace as Glasgow, Scotland, the 1871 census incorrectly records his birthplace as Preston. John Fergus died three years later. John Fergus, of Arthur Street, who was born in about 1790, died on 29 Oct 1874 aged 84 years, and was buried on 2 Nov 1874 in the private grave, B-468, where his late wife had been buried nine years earlier. His was the second interment, buried 18 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 29th instant, at 24, Arthur-street, Preston, Mr. John Fergus, aged 84." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 31 Oct 1874 Note 1: As if there wasn't already enough confusion over this family's surname, when Christopher Fergus purchased the grave at Preston Cemetery in 1865 the grave register recorded his name as Christopher Burgess. Note 2: Margaret Fergus's stay with her grandparents in 1861 was probably a brief visit. She was back with her family in Surrey by the night of the 1871 census, and was married in Lambeth, Surrey in 1871 to George William Brown. Note 3: Christopher Fergus, of 25 Arthur-street, Preston died on 15 Jul 1893 and was buried three days later in the family grave at Preston Cemetery. His was the third and final interment, buried 16 feet deep. His will was proved at Lancaster on 19 Aug 1893. Effects £5822 17s 7d. In his will, with two codicils, he mentions his nephew and nieces, the children of his late brother Alexander, namely John Fergus of London, an engineer, Margaret Brown, Mary Ann Brown, and Elizabeth Nickleson. He left them each £20 and left a family bible and watch to John Fergus, and a china tea service and six silver teaspoons to Margaret Brown. He made his nephew and his friend John Yates his Executors and left a legacy to John Yates. He also left legacies of £12 to Margaret Postlethwaite of Preston, £50 to Edward Briggs of the Green Dragon Inn, Preston, and £10 to the Reverend James F Splaine of St Wilfrid's Chapel "in order that I may be enrolled as a Benefactor of Saint Wilfrid's Mission." He signed his original Will on 5 Feb 1886, then added a first codicil on 14 May 1890 and a second codicil on 3 Jul 1893, just twelve days before he died.

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James FERGUSON: James Ferguson, of Savoy Street, who was born in about 1811, died on 6 Jan 1849 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 37 years. Newpaper Report: "Shocking Accident. - Yesternight week, a frightful accident happened on the North Union Railway, to a man named James Ferguson, one of the guards employed by that company. It appears that at about nine o'clock at night, when the train was between Leyland and Farington stations, Ferguson proceeded to collect the tickets, and, in stepping from one carriage to another, fell. The wheels of the succeeding carriage passed over him, nearly severing his right leg from his body, and severely crushing his left leg. The accident was discovered when the train reached Farington, and the engine was backed to the spot. Both of the poor fellows legs were amputated, by Mr. Dixon, surgeon, on the same night. He died at five o'clock the following morning. An inquest was held upon the body on Monday last, before R. Palmer, Esq., coroner, when a verdict of "Accidental death" was returned." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 13 Jan 1849 Note: This person was listed under K in the burial transcripts as they had mistaken his name for James Ferguson KEITH. I suspect that the transcriber mistook the word 'killed' for 'Keith'.

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John FERGUSON: John Ferguson was baptized on 30 May 1826 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. He was the son of Bernard and Margaret Ferguson, and the sponsors were Richard and Ann Sharroc. He lived about one year and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in May 1827. There was no abode listed, his age was recorded simply as "infant", and the exact date of his burial was not recorded. I can find no record of a Bernard and Margaret Ferguson in Preston and suspect that this couple were only in Preston for a short time. They may have been the couple living in present day Cumbria in 1841. On the night of the 1841 census Bernard Ferguson, a labourer, aged c. 45, was living in Caldewgate, Carlisle, Cumberland, with Margaret, aged c. 35 and six children, Joseph, aged 17; Ann, a reeler, aged 13; Bridget, aged 8; William, aged 6; Mary, aged 3; and James, aged 5 months. Bernard and Margaret were listed as born in Ireland, and their children were all born in Cumberland. Only the two youngest children were born after the start of civil registration, but I can find no record of James Ferguson's birth in about 1840. I did find a Mary Ferguson whose birth was registered in Carlisle, Cumberland in 1838, with the mother's maiden name McKelvey. Margaret Ferguson died in Cumberland shortly after the date of the 1841 census and Bernard was remarried in the fourth quarter of 1842 to a woman called Jane. By the date of the 1851 census Bernard Ferguson, a beetler at Collin's Works, aged 59, was still living in Caldewgate, with his second wife Jane, aged 50, and his three youngest surviving children, Bridget, aged 18; William, a beetler, aged 15; and Mary, aged 13. Bernard and Jane were listed as born in Ireland and the children were born in Carlisle. I can find no further record of Bernard Ferguson, except that a Bernard Ferguson died in the Whitehaven district of Cumberland in 1860, but he was said to be aged 77 years. Note: A beetler was an occupation in the textile industry, either beetling cloth by hand (using something called a beetle) or running a beetling machine.

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The Family of Lawrence and Ann FEARNSIDE: Lawrence Fearnside, a surgeon, age 34, and Ann Hall, a spinster, age 34, both of Preston, were married on 4 Aug 1812 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Isaac Smith, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas and Mary Nutt. All four signed their own names in the marriage register. Their ages, Lawrence's occupation, and Ann's marital status were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 4 Aug 1812. Marriage Notice: "MARRIED...On Tuesday last, Mr. Fearenside, surgeon, to Miss Hall, both of Preston." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 8 Aug 1812 Perhaps due to their ages when they married, Lawrence and Ann had no children. They were married a little more than four years when Lawrence died. Lawrence Fearnside, who was born in about 1777, died on 8 Dec 1816 and was buried the following day in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, aged 39. The burial register spelled his surname Fearenside. Death Notice: "DIED...On the 8th inst.,...Mr. Lawrence Fearinside, surgeon, of Preston, aged 39." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 14 Dec 1816 Lawrence Fearnside did not leave a will. Administration of his estate was granted to his widow Ann Fearnside on 26 Dec 1816, with his personal estate said to be under the value of £450. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston listed "Nancy" Fearnside, aged 46, living at 33 Mince between. The address is an error in the census and is actually Main Sprit Weind. When she died fifteen years later she was living at 11 St Wilfrid's Street, overlooking the cemetery where she was to be buried. Mrs Ann FEARNSIDE: Ann (Hall) Fernside, of 11 St Wilfrid Street, who was born in about 1773, died on 1 Jun 1835 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 62 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Monday last, Mrs. Fearonside, widow of the late Mr. Fearonside, surgeon, of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 6 Jun 1835 Note 1: Lawrence Fearnside may have been the child baptized on 27 Sep 1778 at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Blackburn. He was the son of Richard and Jane Fearnside, of Mellor, who were married in the same church on 6 Jan 1776. Note 2: The most common spelling of this surname seems to have been Fearnside, but there were many variations, as seen above, and the burial transcript recorded Ann's surname as Fernside.

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The Family of James and Ann FIELDING: James Fielding, bachelor, a warper, and Ann Mason, a spinster, both of Chorley, were married on 25 Nov 1827 at St Laurence's Parish Church in Chorley. They were married after Banns by James Streynsham Master, Curate, and the witnesses were Ellen Fleming and Robert Barton. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. James and Ann baptized two children at St Gregory's Catholic Church, Weld Bank, Chorley. William Fielding was born on 14 May 1828 and was baptized the following day, with sponsors James Farnworth and Elizabeth Kellet. He was followed by Mary, who was born on 1 Jul 1830 and was baptized the same day, with sponsors William Baines and Agnes Barton. On the night of the 1841 census James Fielding, a cotton m (manufacturer), aged c. 35, was living in Golden Hill, Leyland with his wife Anne, aged c. 30; and their two children, William, aged 13; and Mary, aged 10. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Sometime after 1841 the family moved to Preston, and James changed careers. At the time of the 1851 census James Fielding, a clerk for a coal company, aged 48, was living at 52 Bow Lane, Preston with his wife Ann, aged 43, and their daughter Mary, a dress maker, aged 20. James was listed as born in Blackburn, Ann was born in Standish, and their daughter was born in Chorley. Also staying with them was a lodger, James Procter, widower, a retired farmer, aged 72. James Fielding died the following year. James FIELDING: James Fielding, of Bow Lane, who was born in about 1804, died on 18 Aug 1852 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 48 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Wednesday last, aged 48, Mr. James Fielding, coal agent, Bow-lane." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 21 Aug 1852 After her husband's death Ann Fielding moved back to Leyland, and at the time of the 1861 census Ann Fielding, widow, a grocer, aged 53, was living on Main Street, Leyland. Staying with her was an unmarried servant, Ruth Blackhurst, a general servant, aged 22. Ann was listed as born in Standish, and her servant was born in Burscough. Ann (Mason) Fielding died nine years later. Ann Fielding, of Golden Hill, Leyland, who was born in about 1806, died on 25 Aug 1870 and was buried two days later in the churchyard at Brownedge St Mary's Catholic Church in Bamber Bridge, aged 64 years. There was no death notice published. Note: When James and Ann were married in 1827 his name was entered as James Fielden, but he signed the register James Fielding.

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The Family of Thomas and Catherine FINCH: Thomas Finch and Catherine Smith, both of Parish of Goosnargh, were married on 9 May 1814 at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Goosnargh. They were married after Banns by Joshua Southward, Minister, and the witnesses were Richard Lancaster and John Sharples. The bride signed the register with an X. After marrying in Goosnargh, Thomas and Catherine settled in Preston, where they baptized eight children at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Henry Finch was baptized on 29 Sep 1814, with sponsors Richard Bolton and Mary Dawson. He was followed by Ellen, who was baptized on 24 Dec 1815, with sponsors Joseph Latus and Jane Cooper; then Cuthbert, who was baptized on 24 Feb 1817, with sponsors John Walmesley and Jane Hodgson; and Thomas Jr, who was baptized on 16 May 1819, with sponsors Ch. (probably Charles) and Margaret Radcliffe. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists Thomas Finch, aged 41, living at 1 Simpson Street. Strangely, his wife and children were not listed. Thomas and Catherine's family continued to grow, with four more children baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. James Finch was baptized on 17 Sep 1821, with sponsors Henry Banks and Ann Walmesley. He was followed by Robert, who was baptized on 13 Mar 1825, with sponsors William Singleton and Frances Wilkinson; then William, who was born on 5 Apr 1827 and was baptized ten days later, with sponsors Joseph Singleton and Elizabeth Kitchen; and Richard, who was baptized on 6 Jun 1830, with sponsors Joseph Barton and Ellen Turner. Richard was only 7 years old when his father died. Thomas FINCH: Thomas Finch, of Simpson Street, who was born in about 1778, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 10 Sep 1837, aged 59 years. There was no death notice published. Three months after his father's death, Henry Finch was married (see below), and on the night of the 1841 census Catherine Finch, aged c. 50, was living in Simpson Street with six children, Cuthbert, a cotton spinner, aged c. 20; Thomas, a cotton spinner, aged c. 20; James, a cotton spinner, aged c. 15; Robert, a cotton piecer, aged c. 15; William, a cotton piecer, aged 13; and Richard, aged 10. Staying with them was Betty Finch, a frame tenter, aged c. 25, and two children, Nancy, aged 3; and Catherine, aged 1. Betty was the wife of Thomas and Catherine's eldest son Henry who, on the night of the census was working away from home. They were all listed born in Lancashire. At the time of the 1851 census Catherine Finch, widow, a householder, aged 61, was living at 17 Simpson Street with seven children, Thomas, a cotton spinner, aged 30; James, a cotton spinner, aged 28; Robert, a cotton spinner, aged 24; William, a cotton spinner, aged 22; Richard, an apprentice shuttle maker, aged 19; Nancy, a cotton loom tenter in a mill, aged 12; and Catherine, a scholar, aged 10. Catherine Sr was listed as born in Goosnargh, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Although listed as Catherine's children, Nancy and little Catherine were actually her grandchildren. On the night of the 1861 census Catherine Finch, widow, a dressmaker, aged 77, was still living in Simpson Street with two of her unmarried sons, Thomas, a cotton spinner, aged 39; and James, a cotton spinner, aged 37. Ten years later, at the time of the 1871 census Catherine Finch, a widow, aged 86, was living at 17 Simpson Street, with five unmarried children, Thomas, a malt crusher, aged 34; James, a cotton piecer, aged 40; Sarah, a cotton weaver, aged 46; Andrew, a cotton warper, aged 43; and Ann E., a cotton warper, aged 38. Although Sarah, Andrew and Ann are listed as Catherine's children they cannot be, and I suspect an error was made on the census return. Catherine (Smith) Finch died later that year. Catherine Finch, of 17 Simpson Street, who was born in about 1786, was buried on 2 Dec 1871 in a private grave, E-181, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 85 years. Hers was the first burial in the newly purchased grave, buried eight feet deep. Her son Thomas Finch, of the same address, was buried the same day, aged 52 years. His was the second burial, buried six feet deep. Note: When Thomas Finch's death was registered in 1837 his surname was spelled Finsh.

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The Family of Henry and Elizabeth FINCH: Henry Finch, a bachelor, aged 22, a sawyer, of Simpson Street, the son of the late Thomas Finch, a sawyer, and Elizabeth Moon, a spinster, aged 22, a carder, of Fylde Road, the daughter of William Moon, a navigator, were married on 30 Dec 1837 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married by Charles Wagstaff, Curate, and the witnesses were William Cross and Bridget Waddington. The bride, groom and Bridget Waddington signed the register with an X. At the time of their marriage Elizabeth Moon had already given birth to twins. John and Ann Moon were born on 4 Apr 1836 and were baptized six days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel. John's sponsors were Joseph Sherliker and Ellen Mackerell, and Ann's were Thomas Sherliker and Ann Smith. I can find no further record of John Moon and suspect he died in infancy. He was not living with his mother and sisters at the time of the 1841 census. Henry and Elizabeth's first child together was Catherine, who was born on 21 Dec 1839 and was baptized nine days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Joseph and Sarah Sherliker. On the night of the 1841 census Henry Finch, a sawyer, aged c. 25, was working away in Lytham with another sawyer called Henry Nightingale, aged c. 15. His wife Elizabeth "Betty" Finch, a frame tenter, aged c. 25, and her two children, Nancy, aged 3; and Catherine, aged 1 were staying with his widowed mother-in-law Catherine Finch in Preston (see above). Henry and Elizabeth's second child together was born the following year. Margaret Finch was born on 30 Mar 1842 and was baptized on 3 Apr 1842 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors William Campbell and Margaret Moon. She was followed by Ellen, who was born on 8 Apr 1844 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel six days later, with sponsors Robert and Margaret Moon; then Thomas, who was born on 18 Sep 1846 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors James Finch and Ellen Carney. Seven months later, Henry and Elizabeth lost one of their children. Margaret FINCH: Margaret Finch, who was born in 1842, was buried on 3 Apr 1847 in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 5 years. Henry and Elizabeth's fifth child together was Henry, who was born on 11 Apr 1849 and was baptized four days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors Richard Livesey and Elizabeth Marland. Henry did not survive infancy, and was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Church on 27 Feb 1850, aged 1 year. At the time of the 1851 census Henry Finch, a sawyer, aged 36, was living at 6 Back Richard Street, Preston with his wife Elizabeth, aged 38, and their two younger children, Ellen, a scholar, aged 6; and Thomas, aged 4. They were all listed as born in Preston. The two older children, Nancy and Catherine, were staying with their grandmother Catherine Finch on the night of the census. Henry and Elizabeth's sixth child was born the following year. Elizabeth Finch was born on 23 Jan 1852 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church on 1 Feb 1852, with sponsors Richard Clayton and Jane Bretherton. She was followed by their seventh and last child, Richard, who was born on 2 Apr 1854 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church seven days later, with sponsors Alexander and Esther Livsay.   Richard Finch, of Fairclough Street, was buried on 1 May 1857 in a public grave, G-597, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 3 years. Henry and Elizabeth's daughter Catherine married Benjamin Colley at St John's Parish Church in Preston on 18 Feb 1860, and on the night of the 1861 census Henry Finch, a sawyer, aged 46, was living at 6 Fairclough Street, Preston with his wife Elizabeth, aged 49, and three children, Nancy, a cotton drawer-in, aged 23; Ellen, a cotton winder, aged 17; and Elizabeth, a scholar and cotton weaver, aged 9. The following year, Nancy Finch married George Brocklebank at St John's Church. When they married on 8 Feb 1862 Nancy used the surname Finch and gave her father's details as Henry Finch, a sawyer. In 1870, Henry and Elizabeth's unmarried daughter Ellen gave birth to a baby boy. George Finch was born on 4 Mar 1870 and was baptized five days later at English Martyrs Catholic Church in Preston, with one sponsor, Ellen Livesey. On the night of the 1871 census Henry Finch, a sawyer, aged 58, was living at 4 Richard Street, Preston with Elizabeth, aged 60, and three children, Ellen, a heald knitter, aged 29; Elizabeth, a cotton weaver, aged 20; and George, aged 1. George was listed as Henry and Elizabeth's son instead of their grandson. Elizabeth's daughter Nancy, a cotton loomer, aged 33, was living nearby at 2 Richard Street with her husband George Brocklebank, a joiner, aged 35, and their two children, Margaret, a scholar, aged 8; and Henry, a scholar, aged 7. Staying with them was Nancy's cousin, Mary A Darlington, a cotton weaver, aged 16. They were all listed as born in Preston. Elizabeth (Moon) Finch died later that year. Elizabeth Finch, of Richard Street, who was born in about 1812, was buried on 28 Sep 1871 in a public grave, D-108, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 59 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Elizabeth Finch, Richard-street, 59;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 30 Sep 1871 Sometime after the death of his wife Henry Finch went to live with his daughter Nancy, and on the night of the 1881 census George Brocklebank, a joiner, aged 46, was living 9 Bradley Street, Preston, with his wife Nancy, a cotton weaver, aged 44, and their two children, Margaret, a cotton weaver, aged 19; and Henry, a cotton weaver, aged 18. Living with him as a boarder was his widowed father-in-law Henry Finch, an annuitant, aged 69. Henry Finch died the following year. Henry Finch, of 9 Bradley Street, who was born in 1814, died on 24 Feb 1882 and was buried three days later in the private grave, E-181, at Preston Cemetery, where his mother and brother Thomas had been buried eleven years earlier. His was the third interment, buried 6 feet deep. Henry was 68 years old at the time of his death but the death certificate, burial register, and death notice all give his as 74 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Burials since our last:...Henry Finch, Bradley-street, 74;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 4 Mar 1882

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The Family of Henry and Elizabeth (BANKS) FINCH: The 1807 Preston electoral rolls list a Henry Finch, a weaver, living in Queen Street. He may have been the man married in Preston two years later. Henry Finch and Elizabeth Banks, both of Preston, were married on 1 Jul 1809 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Myers, Curate, and the witnesses were Robert Crossley and F. Brackenbury. Henry and Elizabeth both signed the marriage register with an X. Henry and Elizabeth were married during the period for which the St Wilfrid's records are missing, from 22 Feb 1803 to 1 Jan 1813, so there is no way to know if they also had a Catholic marriage ceremony, or what children were born to them during that period. They appear to have had at least two, beginning with Sarah, who was born in about 1810. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists Betty and Sally Finch living in Queen Street, but their ages were not recorded. The second child born during the period was Mary, who was born in about 1811. The first of their children to appear in the surviving records was Elizabeth, who was baptized on 5 Sep 1814, with sponsors John Coupe and Mary Speakman. She was followed by Margaret, who was baptized on 5 Oct 1817, with sponsors Christopher and Mary Smith, then John Michael, who was baptised on 3 Oct 1819, with sponsors John Coupe and Helen Bell. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists "Mr" Finch living in Moor Lane with Betty and three children, Sarah, aged 10; Mary, aged 9; and John, aged 1. The fact that Elizabeth and Margaret were not listed leads me to believe that they did not survive infancy, and a Betty Finch was buried in the churchyard at St John's Church on 4 Apr 1818, aged 2. I can find no record of the death or burial of Margaret. Henry and Elizabeth's next child was Henry, who was baptized on 27 Jan 1822, with sponsors Thomas Waterhouse and Ellen Easton. It seems that he also died in infancy and may have been the Henry Finch, of Craggs Square, who was buried in the churchyard at St John's Church on 11 Sep 1822, aged 1. It was noted in the burial register that he was a Papist (Catholic). I cannot be certain, but I believe Henry and Elizabeth's daughter Sarah died two years later. Sarah FINCH (1): Sarah Finch was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 9 Apr 1824, where her age was recorded as 16 years. If this was Henry and Elizabeth's daughter, she would have been about 14 years old. A little over a year after this child's burial Henry and Elizabeth named another daughter Sarah. Sarah FINCH (2): Sarah Finch, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Finch, was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 19 Jun 1825, with sponsors were John Whalley and Ellen Cunningham. She was almost certainly the Sarah Finch who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 21 Mar 1826, with no abode listed and her age recorded as "infant". Henry and Elizabeth's last known child was another third they called Sarah, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 25 Nov 1827, with sponsors John Gregson and Jane Waterhouse. I can find no further information on this family. With so little information to go on it is impossible to be certain that the above information is correct, but I include it as information for anyone who may be researching this family.

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Winifred FINNERTY: Winifred Finnerty, of Mount Pleasant, who was born in about 1773, died on 15 Dec 1842 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 69 years. There was no death notice published. Winifred was the wife of Patrick Finnerty, and they may have been fairly recent arrivals in Preston at the time of Winifred's death. They were not listed in Preston or anywhere else in Lancashire in the 1841 census, there is no record of any Finnertys in the marriage or baptism records for St Wilfrid's or St John's Parish Church, and Patrick seems to have left the area after Winifred's death, as he does not appear anywhere in Lancashire in the 1851 census. I suspect that they were an Irish couple, and it may be that Patrick returned to Ireland.

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The Family of Arthur and Betty FISH: Arthur Fish, a weaver, and Betty Sharples, a spinster, both of Blackburn, were married on 24 Aug 1789 at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Blackburn. They were married after Banns by Thomas Eaton, Assistant Curate, and the witnesses were Peter Nevill and William Whaley. Arthur and Betty both signed the marriage register with an X. Arthur and Betty baptized four children at St Mary the Virgin Church (now Blackburn Cathedral), beginning with James, who was born on 16 Oct 1791 and was baptized on 27 Nov 1791. He was followed by the first of two daughters they called Alice, who was born on 18 Mar 1794 and was baptized on 11 May 1794. She did not survive infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St Mary the Virgin Church on 26 Nov 1795, aged 1½ years. Arthur and Betty's third known child was Elizabeth, who was born on 14 Feb 1805 and was baptized on 14 Apr 1805. She was followed by the second child they called Alice, who was born on 6 Jul 1806 and baptized on 12 Oct 1806. She too died in infancy. Alice Fish, the daughter of Arthur and Betty Fish, of Blackburn, was buried in the churchyard at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Blackburn on 23 Jun 1812, aged 7 years. If this is the right Arthur and Betty, they seem to have left Blackburn and were living in Preston by the early 1830s. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Arthur Fish, a weaver, living at 8 Gradwell's Row, Preston, where his wife died three years later. Mrs Betty FISH: Betty Fish, of Gradwell's Row, who was born in about 1763, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 1 Feb 1835, aged 71 years. There was no death notice published. Arthur Fish survived his wife by five years. Arthur FISH: Arthur Fish, a weaver, of 1 Back Grimshaw Street, who was born in about 1759, died on 18 Jun 1840, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 81 years. He died of natural decay, and his death was registered by Alice Brown, of 1 Back Grimshaw Street, who was in attendance. There was no death notice published. There was no one called Fish or Brown living in Back Grimshaw Street at the time of the 1841 census, and I cannot find an Alice Brown that I can identify as the lady in question. If the Alice Brown living in Back Grimshaw Street is the lady mentioned in newspaper reports of the period, she seems to have used both Fish and Brown as a surname. Newspaper Reports: "A Bad Character - On Wednesday, at the Town Hall, a young married woman, named Alice Fish, alias Brown, was charged with being drunk and disorderly. The prisoner has been frequently before the magistrates for various similar delinquencies, and she was fined five shillings and costs." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Feb 1838 "A Virago - On Wednesday, at the Town Hall, a woman named Alice Fish, alias Brown, who has been times without number before the magistrates, was charged with assaulting a young woman named Mary Beck. Both parties reside in one of the courts near Glover-street, and the defendant being fond of "the fancy," she, in the absence of better sport, thought fit to indulge her pugilistic taste upon the unoffending person of the complainant. She was held to bail to keep the peace for twelve months, and in default, to be committed to the House of Correction." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 6 Jul 1839 "Drunk and Disorderly...Alice Fish and Ann Grant were also charged with the like offence; the former was fined "the usuals," the latter was discharged." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 29 Jun 1844 It is not known how or if Alice Fish/Brown was related to Arthur and Betty or what became of her. She seems to have been a hard living woman and I can only imagine what her life must have been like. Note 1: An Arthur Fish, a weaver, died in the Blackburn Workhouse on 15 Jun 1840, aged 81 years. He died of old age, and his death was registered by John Thompson, Governor of the Workhouse on 20 Jun 1840 - the same day that Arthur Fish of Preston's death was registered. Note 2: A Virago is defined as 'a loud overbearing woman'.

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Sarah Ann FISH: Sarah Ann Fish was born on 12 Oct 1838 and was baptized two days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel. She was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Fish, and the sponsors were Edward and Ellen Walker. When her birth was registered her mother's maiden name was recorded as Wilkinson. 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. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...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 Wilkinson, of the Hoop and Crown Inn, in this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 Oct 1837 It would seem that Thomas and Mary's marriage was not a success as Sarah was their only child, and they were living apart by 1841. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Fish, a grocer's helper, aged c. 25, was living at 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. At the same time, Mary Fish, an innkeeper, aged c. 25, was living at the Moor Park Inn, Preston with their daughter Sarah, aged 2. Staying with them was a servant, Jane Gillet, aged c. 15. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Sarah Ann Fish died later that year. Sarah Ann FISH: Sarah Ann Fish, of North Road, who was born in 1838, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 3 Sep 1841, aged 2 years. At the time of the 1851 census Mary Fish, married, aged 39, was living at 10 Avenham Road with her widowed mother Sarah Parkinson, a lodging house keeper, aged 66. Living with them were two unmarried lodgers, Thomas Rogers, a surveyor's apprentice, aged 20; and James Croft, an attorney, aged 48. Mary was listed as born in Preston and her mother was born in Lancaster. Mary's estranged husband was still living in Blackpool. Nancy Fish, widow, a lodging house keeper, aged 69, was living at Bath Cottage, Hygiene Terrace, Blackpool, with her married son Thomas, an agricultural labourer, aged 38; and her unmarried son Richard, a journeyman tailor, aged 25. Living with them was a servant, Ann Catterall, a house servant, aged 17. Nancy was listed as born in Poulton-le-Fylde, her sons were born in Blackpool, and the servant was born in Elswick. On the night of the 1861 census Sarah Parkinson, widow, a lodging house keeper, aged 76, was living at 9 Avenham Road, Preston with her married daughter Mary Fisher (sic), a lodging house keeper's assistant, aged 50. Living with was an unmarried lodger, William B Gates, a cotton mule spindle maker, aged 16; and an unmarried boarder, Richard Dowbiggin, a hosier's assistant, aged 22. Sarah (Lupton) Wilkinson-Parkinson died two years later. I cannot find Thomas Fish in the 1861 census unless he was the Thomas Fish, a seaman, aged 48, who was lodging at 6 Euston Street, Blackpool, the home of Cuthbert Nickson, a livery stable keeper. Thomas was listed as unmarried. At the time of the 1871 census Mary Fish, a lodging house keeper, aged 60, was still living at 10 Avenham Road, Preston. Staying with her was an unmarried lodger, John A Philips, a tea dealer, aged 24, who was born in Whalley. Mary was described as a widow, even though her husband was still living. Thomas Fish, a baker, aged 60, was an inmate at the Fylde Union Workhouse in Kirkham. He was described as married, and as having been born in Blackpool. On the night of the 1881 census Mary Fish, a widow, an annuitant, aged 70, was living alone at 10 Avenham Road, Preston. By 1884 she had moved to St Austin's Road, where she died in October of that year. Mary Fish, of 9 St Austins Road, was buried on 18 Oct 1884 in a private grave, C-191, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 74 years. Hers was the second interment, buried 6 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Burials since our last...Mary Fish, St. Austin's-road, aged 74." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Oct 1884 Mary spent the last several years of her life calling herself a widow, but her husband actually outlived her. At the time of the 1881 census Thomas Fish, a tea dealer, aged 70, was an inmate at the workhouse in Kirkham, where he died five years later. 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 1: 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. Note 2: The private grave at Preston cemetery was purchased by Mary Fish in 1863 for the burial of her mother Sarah Parkinson, of Avenham Road, who was buried on 4 Jul 1863, aged 78 years. Hers was the first interment, buried 8 feet deep. Note 3: Although referred to as Ellen in the 1837 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.

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The Family of Edward FISHER: Edward Fisher, a bachelor, aged 22, a joiner, and Eleanor Singleton, aged 20, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 7 Oct 1834 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were John and Mary Singleton. The bride and both witnesses signed the register with an X. Their ages and Edward's occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 6 Oct 1834. Edward and Eleanor settled in the Fishwick area of Preston, where their first child was born two years later. Edward FISHER Jr: Edward Fisher was born on 16 Feb 1836 and was baptized five days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors William Singleton and Mary Houghton. He did not survive infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 Jan 1837, aged 11 months. Their second child was born the following year. William FISHER: William Fisher was born on 8 Jan 1838 and was baptized six days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors William and Ann Singleton. He too died in infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 11 Feb 1838, aged 4 weeks. His abode was recorded as Duke Street. Edward and Ellen's third child was John, who was born on 20 Aug 1840 and was baptized ten days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors William Singleton and Margaret Haughton. On the night of the 1841 census Edward Fisher, a journeyman joiner, aged c. 25, was living in Duke Street, Preston with Elenor (sic), aged c. 25, and one child, John, aged 2 months. Edward was listed as having been born outside the county, while his wife and son were born in Lancashire. Three years later, they had their first daughter. Eleanor FISHER Jr: Eleanor Fisher was born on 12 Mar 1844 and was baptized Ellen Fisher twelve days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors William Singleton and Ellen Haythorn. She died in infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Jan 1846, aged 22 months. Her mother followed her to the grave just a few weeks later. Mrs Eleanor FISHER: Eleanor (Singleton) Fisher, of Frenchwood Factory, who was born in about 1816, died on 19 Mar 1846 and was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 29 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Thursday week, Ellenor Fisher, Frenchwood-square, aged 29." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 Mar 1846 About a year after Eleanor's death, Edward remarried. His marriage to Margaret Dixon was registered in the first quarter of 1847, but they were not married in either of Preston's Catholic churches or the Parish Church. They were probably married at the Preston Register Office. Edward and Margaret had a number of children, but several of them died in infancy. Their first child together was Edward Jr, who was baptized on 27 Jun 1847 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. He was followed by Richard, who was baptized in the same church on 19 May 1850. In each instance, their father was described as a joiner, of Saul Street. On the night of the 1851 census Edward Fisher, a joiner, aged 37, was living in the Old Shambles, Preston with his wife Margaret, aged 24, and three children, John, a scholar, aged 11; Edward, aged 4; and Richard, aged 11 months. Edward Sr was listed as born in Kendal, Westmoreland (now Cumbria), and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Their third child together was born the following year. Mary Fisher was born in 1852 but I can find no record of her baptism. She did not survive infancy and may have died very soon after her birth. She was buried in the churchyard at St Paul's Church on 5 Sep 1852, where her age was recorded as "infant", and her abode was listed as Saul Street. Mary was followed by another child that did not survive. James Fisher was baptized at St John's Church on 20 Aug 1854, where his father was described as a joiner, of Salmon Street. James Fisher, of Salmon Street, was buried in the churchyard at St Paul's Church on 17 Sep 1854. Edward and Margaret's fifth child was Thomas, who was baptized at St John's Church on 18 Jan 1856. His father was described as a joiner, of Goodwin Street. Thomas was followed by Mary Alice, who was baptized at St John's Church on 22 Feb 1857, where her father was described as a joiner, of Goodier Street. She too died in infancy. Mary Alice Fisher, of Goodier Street, was buried on 16 Aug 1857 in a public grave, K-1099, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 8 months. Edward and Margaret's seventh child was Robert, who was baptized on 30 Jun 1858 at St John's Church. His father was described as a joiner, of Goodier Street. Robert Fisher, the son of Edward Fisher, a joiner, of Goodier Street, was buried on 22 Aug 1858 in a public grave, K-880, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 2 months. Robert was followed by Betsy, who was baptized at St John's Church on 15 Jul 1860, where her father was described as a joiner, of Goodier Street. She also died in infancy and was buried on 15 Nov 1860 in a public grave, V-827, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 5 months. Her abode was recorded as Spring Gardens. At the time of the 1861 census Edward Fisher, a mechanic, aged 49, was living at 1 Spring Row, Preston with Margaret, a cotton warper, aged 33; and four children, John, a mechanic, aged 20; Edward, a cotton creeler, aged 13; Richard, a scholar, aged 10; and Thomas, a scholar, aged 5. Edward and Margaret went on to have four more children but I cannot find baptisms records for them. Three of the four died in infancy. William Fisher, of Spring Row, was buried on 8 Oct 1861 in a public grave, AA-552, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 5 days; Robert Fisher, of Spring Row, was buried on 26 Apr 1865 in a public grave, T-863, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 6 months; and Margaret Ann Fisher, of 1 Spring Row, was buried on 17 Oct 1866 in a public grave, M-208, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 4 months. Edward and Margaret's twelfth child was another son they called William, whose birth was registered in the fourth quarter of 1868. He was about two years old when his mother died. Margaret Fisher, the wife of Edward Fisher, a joiner, died on 14 Oct 1870 at 2 Bowling Street, Preston and was buried in a public grave, E-412, in a Non-Conformist section of Preston Cemetery, aged 45 years. She died of Phthisis, and her death was registered by John Fisher, of 174 Greenbank Terrace, who was in attendance. There was no death notice published. At the time of the 1871 census Edward Fisher, a joiner, aged 64, was living at 1 Moss Rose Street, Preston with two of his sons, Thomas, an iron moulder, aged 15; and William, aged 2. Living with him was a married housekeeper, Jane Johnson, aged 53, who was born in York, Yorkshire. Edward was listed as married instead of a widower. Edward seems to have managed to avoid the census takers in 1881, but ten years later he was living with his married son. On the night of the 1891 census Richard Fisher, a foreman gas stoker, aged 41, was living at 29 Lovat Road, Preston with his wife Sarah A, aged 40, and five children, Ann M, a cotton weaver, aged 17; Edward, a painter, aged 16; Richard, a scholar, aged 10; Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 9; and William J, a scholar, aged 4. Living with him was his widowed father Edward Fisher, a retired joiner, aged 81. Richard, Sarah and their children were all listed as born in Preston. Edward Sr, who was listed as Richard's grandfather, was again listed as born in Kendal. This is the last record I can find of Edward Fisher, who was not living with his son in 1901. He was not the Edward Fisher whose death was registered in Lancaster in 1893, aged 86.

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The Family of Thomas FISHWICK: Thomas Fishwick, a bachelor, and Mary Ann Vernon, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 26 Jul 1834 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Hugh Hindle and Mary Baron. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the register with an X. At the time of her marriage to Thomas, Mary Ann had a daughter, Ann Vernon, who had been baptized on 11 Mar 1832 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. The baptism register records that she was the daughter of Mary Ann Vernon of Dale Street. It is not known who Ann's father was, but she seems to have used the surname Fishwick during her short life. Thomas and Mary Ann's first known child together was born five months after their marriage. John FISHWICK: John Fishwick was born on 30 Dec 1834 and was baptized on 4 Jan 1835 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John Wilhouse and Ann Walmesley. He did not survive and was buried on 16 Aug 1835 in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, where his age was recorded as "infant", and his abode was listed as Dale Street. I cannot find the baptism record for their daughter Sarah, who was born in about 1836, unless she was the child baptized Alice Physwick at St Ignatius Catholic Church. She was born on 20 Jun 1836 and was baptized on 3 Jul 1836. She was listed as the daughter of Thomas and Mary Physwick, and the sponsors were John Perkins and Elizabeth Woodcock. Thomas and Mary Ann's third child was a second son they called John, who was born on 12 Mar 1838 and was baptized on 25 Mar 1838 at St Peter and St Paul's Catholic Church in Bolton, with sponsors John and Elizabeth Shaw. Although baptized in Bolton, his birth was registered in Pilkington, Lancashire, so it may be that the family moved around Lancashire for a time. They were back in Preston by the time of their fourth child's birth. Mary Ann Fishwick was born on 7 Feb 1841 and was baptized seven days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Thomas and Helen Macklegrew. Her name was recorded as Ann Mary Fishwick in the baptism transcripts but as Mary Ann, mother's maiden name Vernon, when her birth was registered. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Fishwick, a cotton spinner, aged c. 25, was living in Castle Street, Preston with Mary, aged c. 25, and four children, Ann, aged 9; Sarah, aged 5; John, aged 3; and Mary Ann, aged 4 months. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Thomas and Mary Ann's fifth child was born two years later, but did not survive infancy. Betty FISHWICK: Betsy Fishwick was born on 18 Feb 1843 and was baptized on 5 Mar 1843 at St Ignatius' Catholic Church, with sponsors John Wilden and Ann Tyrell. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 Sep 1844, aged 18 months. Thomas and Mary Ann's sixth child was Elizabeth, who was born on 9 Jul 1845 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel four days later, with sponsors Joseph Sinclair and Sarah Bateson. Their surname was spelled Physic in the baptism transcripts. A little more than a year later, another of Thomas and Mary Ann's children died. Sarah FISHWICK: Sarah Fishwick, of Canal Street, was born in about 1836, was buried on 25 Sep 1846 in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 10 years. Thomas and Mary Ann's seventh and last child was another daughter they called Sarah, who was born on 31 Oct 1847 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 7 Nov 1847, with sponsors Richard Ford and Ann Farnum. Two years later, cholera struck the family. Within a matter of hours beginning on 29 September 1849 Thomas Fishwick lost his wife and two children to a cholera outbreak. Mary Ann (Vernon) Fishwick, aged 37, Ann (Vernon), aged 17; and Mary Ann Jr, aged 8; all of Canal Street, were buried on 30 Sep 1849 in the churchyard at St Ignatius' Church.   Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Saturday last,...Mary Ann Fishwick, Canal-street, aged 37;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 6 Oct 1849 Newspaper Report: "The Cholera - Five cases of cholera, three of which proved fatal, have occurred in the town since Saturday last. The following is a return furnished us by Mr. Williams, inspector of nuisances:- Mary Ann Fishwick, of 31, Canal-street, was taken ill at twelve o'clock at noon on Saturday, and died at twelve o'clock at night, aged 37.- Ann Vernon, daughter of the above, was seized at one o'clock on Sunday morning, was removed to the House of Recovery, and died at half-past eleven on Sunday morning, aged 19.- Mary Ann Fishwick, daughter of the above Mary Ann Fishwick, was taken sick at three o'clock on Sunday morning. She was removed to the House of Recovery, and died at two o'clock in the afternoon of the same day, aged eight years.- Sarah Fishwick, daughter of the above, first named, removed to the House of Recovery, and is now better." Published in the Preston Guardian, Sat., 6 Oct 1849 On the night of the 1851 census Thomas Fishwick, widower, a cotton spinner, aged 40, and was lodging at 4 Friday Street, Preston with his three surviving children, John, a cotton piecer, aged 14; Betsy, aged 6; and Sarah, aged 4. The two younger children were listed as born in Preston, while Thomas' birthplace was listed as Pincop, and John's was Ringley, both in Lancashire. Ten years later, at the time of the 1861 census, Thomas Fishwick, widower, a mule spinner, aged 52, was lodging at 67 Haydock Street, Preston with his daughters, Elizabeth, a cotton weaver, aged 16; and Sarah, a cotton carder, aged 14. He remarried later that year. Thomas Fishwick, a widower, aged 50, a spinner, of Newsham Street, the son of the late John Fishwick, a spinner, and Ann Welch, a widow, aged 39, a washer woman, of Newsham Street, the daughter of John Jenkinson, a cart driver, were married on 5 Oct 1861 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by D.F. Chapman, Curate, and the witnesses were John and Sarah Roscoe. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. On Christmas Eve 1865 Thomas and Mary Ann's youngest daughter Sarah married Samuel Parker at St John's Church. Two years later Thomas lost his second wife. Ann Fishwick, of Bedford Street, who was born in about 1822, was buried on 22 Jan 1867 in a public grave, R-386, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 44 years. Death Notice: "Deaths...Since our last...Ann Fishwick, Bedford-street, aged 44;"Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 26 Jan 1867 Sometime after the death of his second wife, Thomas went to stay with his married daughter Sarah, and at the time of the 1871 census Samuel Parker, a spindle maker, aged 28 was living at 71 Ashmoor Street, Preston with his wife Sarah Ann, a cotton rover, aged 23. Living with them, as a boarder, was Thomas Fishwick, widower, a cotton bobbin carrier, aged 60. Samuel and Sarah were listed as born in Preston, and in this census Thomas is listed as born in Charnock (Charnock Richard, near Chorley). Ten years later, on the night of the 1881 census, Samuel Parker, a steel spindle maker, aged 37 was living at 74 Ashmoor Street, with Sarah Ann, a cardroom hand in a cotton factory, aged 34; and his father-in-law Thomas Fishwick, a cotton spinner, aged 68. In this census Thomas was listed as born in Chorley. He died four years later. Thomas Fishwick, who was born in about 1816, died in the Preston Workhouse in Fulwood and was buried on 22 Dec 1885 in a public grave, G-532, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 69 years. Death Notice: "Deaths...At Fulwood Workhouse:...Thomas Fishwick, 69." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 26 Dec 1885 Note 1: When Ann Vernon died in 1849 the burial register at St Ignatius' Church listed her as Ann Fishwick, but her death was registered under the name Ann Vernon, and correctly gives her age as 17. Note 2: Mary Ann Vernon, the daughter of John and Ann (Law) Vernon, was baptized on 17 Jan 1813 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. Her father's occupation was a spinner.

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The Family of John FISHWICK: John Fishwick and Catherine Sharrock, both of Preston, were married on 17 May 1813 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Isaac Smith, Curate, and the witnesses were John Gould and Ann Slatyr. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the register with an X. While the marriage register records Catherine's surname as Sharrock, the newspaper of the day referred to her as "Miss Ashton". Marriage Notice: "MARRIED...On Monday last, Mr. John Fishwick, to Miss Ashton;...all of Preston." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 22 May 1813 Locating the baptism records for all of John's children has been a struggle due to the various spellings of his surname in the St Wilfrid's baptism transcripts. Their first child was William, who was baptized William Physic on 27 Mar 1814, with sponsors John Waring and Ann Wittle. When their second child was born it seems the priest struggled with the spelling of their surname, so spelled it both ways. Robert Physick / Fishwick was baptized on 2 Dec 1815, with sponsors James Butler and Mary Slater. He died in infancy but I can find no record of his burial in Preston. Robert was followed by Mary Fishwic (sic), who was baptized on 24 Nov 1816, with sponsors Henry Cooper and Ann West; then another son they called Robert, who was baptized on 9 May 1819, with sponsors Janes Connel and Catherine Ashton. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists John Fiswick (sic), aged 25, living at 13 Back Canal Street with Calvan (Catherine), aged 26, and three children, William, aged 6; Mary, aged 4; and Robert, aged 1. Catherine (Sharrock or Ashton) Fishwick died the following year. Mrs Catherine FISHWICK: Catherine Fishwick, who was born in about 1793, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 27 Jan 1821, aged 28 years. Her name was recorded in the burial transcripts as Kitty Fishwick. John and Catherine's youngest son, Robert, of Back Canal Street, was buried on 14 Mar 1823 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, aged 3 years. His father remarried five years later. As if this family's story wasn't confusing enough already, John Fishwick was married a second time - to another woman called Catherine Sharrock. John Fishwick, a widower, and Catherine Sharrock, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 13 Feb 1828 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by P. Fraser, Curate, and the witnesses were James and Mary Hays. The bride, groom and Mary Hays signed the register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIED...On the 13th inst. Mr. John Fishwick, to Miss Catherine Sharrock, both of Preston." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 23 Feb 1828 John and Catherine's first child together was Robert Physwick (sic), who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 8 Jun 1829, with sponsors Luke Hay and Mary Slaine. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls lists John Fishwick, a labourer, living at 6 High Street, and it was in that year that their second child was born. John Fishwick was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 5 Feb 1832, with sponsors Alexander Latus and Ann Harrison. He was followed by Alice, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 2 Nov 1834, with sponsors Barnabas Sweeny and Elizabeth Ashton. She died in infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St Paul's Church on 9 Jun 1836, aged 1 year. It was noted in the burial register that she was a Papist (Catholic). John and Catherine's fourth child was James, who was born on 6 Mar 1837 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel six days later, with sponsors Thomas Woods and Elizabeth Ashton. He was followed by another daughter they called Alice, who was born on 18 Nov 1839 and was baptized Alice Physwick (sic) six days later, with sponsors John Woods and Alice Cotham. On the night of the 1841 census John Fishwick, a labourer, aged c. 40, was living in High Street, Preston with Catherine, aged c. 35, and six children, William, a cotton factory worker, aged c. 25; Ann, aged c. 15; Robert, aged 10; John, aged 8; James, aged 5; and Alice, aged 2. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Living with them, presumably as lodgers, were Raynes Caton, a labourer, aged c. 35; Mary Caton, aged c. 20; and Mary Caton, aged 10. John and Catherine's seventh child was born the next year. Thomas Fiswick (sic) was born on 10 Jun 1842 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors Richard and Ann Parker. His birth was registered as Thomas Fisher, with his mother's maiden name recorded as Sharrock. John and Catherine's son, John Fishwick Jr, of High Street, died in infancy and was buried on 2 Dec 1843 in the churchyard at St Paul's Church in Preston, where his age was recorded simply as "infant". Eleven months later, John Fishwick's last known child was born. Catherine Fishwick was born on 16 Nov 1844 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel eight days later, with sponsors Thomas Swarbrick and Mary Smith. She too died in infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St Paul's Church on Christmas Eve 1846, aged 2 years. At the time of the 1851 census John Fishwick, a hand loom cotton weaver, aged 55, was living at 8 High Street, Preston with Catherine, aged 48, and five children, Ann, a cotton scutcher, aged 26; John, an apprentice millwright, aged 19; James (recorded as Jane in the census), a nail maker, aged 14; Thomas, a scholar, aged 9; and Elizabeth, aged 2. Living separately at the same address was their son Robert, a mechanic, aged 21; and his wife Elizabeth, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 23. John Fishwick Sr was born in Croston, Robert's wife Elizabeth was born in Clitheroe, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. The two year old Elizabeth is a bit of a mystery as I can find no record of her birth or baptism and she seems to have vanished after 1851. John Fishwick Sr died before the date of the next census. John Fishwick, of High Street, a carter, who was born in about 1794, was buried on 20 Dec 1860 in a public grave, J-137, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 66 years. Death Notice: "Deaths...Since our last...John Fishwick, High-street, aged 66." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 22 Dec 1860 At the time of the 1861 census Catherine Fishwick, widow, a housekeeper, aged 58, was living at 9 High Street, Preston with her unmarried son Thomas, an iron worker, aged 25; her married son James, a mechanic, aged 25, his wife Ann, a cotton worker, aged 25, and their son William, aged 2. William was listed as William Fishwick but he was born before James and Ann were married and his birth was registered under her surname, Moore. Catherine (Sharrock) Fishwick died six years later. Catherine Fishwick, of 4 Starch Houses, who was born in about 1801, was buried on 26 Feb 1867 in a public grave, D-25, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 65 years. Note 1: The spelling of this family should have been fairly straightforward as there is an area of Preston, once a separate village, called Fishwick and the name should have been familiar to anyone in Preston. However, the spelling of their surname varied from one record to another, including Fishwic, Fiswick, Physwick, etc. Note 2: Thomas Fishwick's occupation in 1861 was difficult to read and appeared to be "iron caulker maker".

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William FITZGERALD: William Fitzgerald was born on 3 Sep 1836 and was baptized eight days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel. He was the son of George and Margaret Fitzgerald, and the sponsors were John Myers and Ann Flood. He did not survive infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 May 1837, aged 8 months. His abode was listed as Brown Street. William was the only child George and Margaret baptized in Preston, and was the only person called Fitzgerald buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. George and Margaret may have been a transient couple living in Preston for a very short time. I cannot find them anywhere in Lancashire on the night of the 1841 census.

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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.

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The Family of James and Mary FLANNIGAN: James and Mary Flanagan were both born in Ireland, as was their oldest known child, so it is likely that they were married there. On the night of the 1841 census James Flanagan, a labourer, aged c. 35, was living in Hope Street, Preston with Mary, aged c. 35, and three children, Patrick, a cotton rover, aged 11; James, aged 3; and Mary, aged 1. The two youngest children were listed as born in Lancashire, and the rest of the family were born in Ireland. Their youngest child died three years later. Mary FLANNIGAN: Mary Flannigan (sic) was born on 3 May 1840 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel seven days later. She was listed as the daughter of James and Mary Flannigan, and the sponsors were Stephen and Catherine Hanley. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 19 Jul 1844, aged 4 years, where her surname was spelled Flannagan, and her abode was recorded as Nile Street. James and Mary's eldest known child died two years later. Patrick FLANNIGAN: Patrick Flanagan, a cotton carder, of 14 High Street, who was born in Ireland in about 1829, died in Preston on 3 Nov 1846 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 17 years. His surname was spelled Flannigan in the burial transcripts but was spelled Flanagan when his death was registered by his father James. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last,...Patrick Flanagan, High-street, aged 17." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 8 Nov 1846 I can find no further record of James and Mary after the death of their son. Note: When Mary's birth was registered in 1840 her mother's maiden name was recorded as Brown.

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Patrick FLEMING: Patrick Fleming lived just one hour and was probably given an emergency baptism at the bedside. These were rarely recorded in baptism registers, and, as he was born four months before the start of civil registration in England and Wales, there will be no birth certificate or other record of his birth. There were at least two Catholic couples called Fleming (or Flemming) living in Preston in the late 1830s, and both couples baptized a child at St Wilfrid's Chapel: Charles Fleming was born on 26 Apr 1838 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 20 May 1838. He was the son of Michael and Catherine Fleming, and the sponsors were William Abbott and Mary Cully. His birth does not appear to have been registered. John Flemming was born on 29 Aug 1840 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the following day. He was the son of Patrick and Bridget Flemming, and the sponsors were John Day and Bridget Murry. When his birth was registered his mother's maiden name was recorded as Stanley. Both couples appear to have left the town before 1841 as neither couple appear in the 1841 census. There was no one called Fleming living in Main Sprit Weind at the time of the 1841 census, no one by that name listed in the 1832 Preston electoral rolls, and no one called Fleming (or similar) listed in either the 1810 or 1820 Catholic censuses of Preston.

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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.

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John and Ann FLYNN: The only clue to these two people being related is the fact that they were both buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on the same day, 1 Feb 1835. John's age was recorded as 27 years and his abode was recorded as 68 Fishergate. Ann's age and abode were not recorded. I can find no record of the baptisms of anyone called Flynn or Flinn in Preston the 1830s and no one by the name John Flynn (or similar) was married in Preston in the right period of time. Three years after John Flynn's death an Ann Flynn, a widow, nee Coyle, was married at St Mary's Church in Penwortham to a man called Robert Sidgreaves, but a fire in the church in 1856 destroyed their registers dating back to 1586, and the Bishop's Transcripts for marriages in 1838 are not available. It is tempting to suspect that Ann (Coyle) Flynn was the widow of John Flynn and that the Ann Flynn buried on the same day was their daughter - but with so much information either missing or destroyed, we can never be certain.

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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.

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Nicholas FORDE: Nicholas Forde, who was born in about 1835, was the son of Thomas Forde, a labourer, of 3 Simpson Street. Nicholas wasn't born or baptized in Preston, and I suspect that his family's time in Preston was brief. Nicholas died of a throat infection on 13 Oct 1840 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 15 Oct 1840. His family were not living in Preston at the time of the 1841 census, less than eight months later, and I believe they left the area not long after their son's death. Without more information to go on, I have been unable to find this family anywhere in Lancashire in 1841 or later.

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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.

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Alfred FOWDEN: Alfred Fowden was the son of James and Angelina Fowden, who appear to have moved often and only lived in Preston for a short time. Alfred's birth was registered in Stockport, Cheshire in the fourth quarter of 1846, and his mother's maiden name was recorded as Hoyos. He died in Preston on 25 Jan 1848 and was buried two days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 13 months. James Fowden, a bachelor, of full age, a traveller, of High Street, the son of Thomas Fowler (sic), a cotton spinner, and Angelina Basegio Hoyos, of full age, of High Street, daughter of John Hoyos, perfumer, were married on 15 Oct 1844 at St Martin's Parish Church in Birmingham, Warwickshire. They were married after Banns by Alfred Armstrong, Curate, and the witnesses were John and Maria Simmons. After marrying in Birmingham James and Angelina went to Yorkshire, where their first child was born. Agatha Fowden's birth was registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire in the second quarter of 1845, where her mother's maiden name was recorded as Basegio De Hoyes. They then moved to Stockport, Cheshire, where Alfred was born, before moving to Preston, where Alfred died, and then on to Manchester where their son Charles was born. His birth was registered in the first quarter of 1849, and his mother's maiden name was recorded as Basegiahoyes. He died in Manchester and his death was registered in the first quarter of 1850, aged 1 year. They next moved to Bolton, where their daughter Theresa was born. Her birth was registered in the Eastern Bolton sub-district of Bolton in the fourth quarter of 1850, where her mother's maiden name was recorded as Basegio. Sometime after Theresa's birth the family moved again, and on the night of the 1851 census James Fowden, a shoemaker, aged 34, was living in Market Street, Chorley, with his wife Amelina (sic), aged 29, and two children, Agata (sic), a scholar, aged 6; and Theresa, aged 5 months. James was listed as born in Stockport, Cheshire, Angelina was born in Ireland, Agatha was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, and Theresa was born in Bolton. This is the last record I can find of this family, who never seemed to stay in one place for too long. Note: James Fowden, the son of Thomas and Mary Fowden, was baptized on 12 Mar 1815 in Stockport, Cheshire.

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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.

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Alice FOX: Alice Fox, of Fishergate, a domestic servant, who was born in about 1782, died in Preston on 26 Feb 1838 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 1 Mar 1838, aged 55 yrs. Alice Fox was not born in Preston and I have been unable to determine where she was born or when she came to Preston. She was not listed in the 1810 Catholic census of Preston but at the time of the 1820 Catholic census of Preston Alice Fox, aged 38, was living at 42 Fishergate. Living with her were Jane Hood, aged 22, and Mary Swarbrick, aged 13. Alice never married, and her death was registered by her brother William Fox, of Fishergate, who was in attendance when she died. There was no death notice published and she did not leave a Will.

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Henry FOX: Henry Fox was baptized on 20 Apr 1830 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. He was the son of Ambrose and Elizabeth Fox, and the sponsors were John Harop and Jane McGurty. He lived less than a week and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Apr 1830, where his age was recorded simply as "infant", and his abode was Woods End. Ambrose Fox, a bachelor, and Elizabeth Hatch, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 16 Jun 1823 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Raven, Curate, and the witnesses were William Woodhouse and Ann Miller. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Ambrose and Elizabeth baptized just one other child at St Wilfrid's Chapel, Ann, who was baptized on 30 Jan 1831, with sponsors Joseph Ceurden and Ann Pooles. This is the last record I can find of this family, who seem to have left Preston after 1831.

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John FOX: This may be the John Fox who was baptized on 11 Dec 1831 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. He was the son of Ambrose and Isabella Fox, and the sponsors were George Clarkson and Mary Cuerden. The odd thing about this baptism is that he appears to have been the only one of their children baptized in a Catholic church. I can find no record of the marriage of Ambrose and Isabella and the first baptism record I can find was that of Ann, who was baptized on 21 Sep 1823 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. Her father was described in the baptism register as a spinner, of Markland Street. Ann died in infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 4 May 1825, aged 1 year, at which time her abode was recorded as Bridge Street. At the time of Ann's death Isabella would have been heavily pregnant, as their son Henry was baptized at St John's Church on 22 May 1825, and Ambrose was described as a labourer, of Bridge Street. Henry also died in infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Church on 19 Aug 1825. His age was recorded as "infant", and his abode was Bridge Street. On 24 Sep 1826 Ambrose and Isabella baptized another daughter they called Ann at St John's Church, when her father was described as a spinner, of Old Friary. The last child Ambrose and Isabella baptized in Preston was the above mentioned John, who was baptized in a Catholic church and apparently buried in a Catholic cemetery. Some time after John's death the family appear to have left Preston and, although I can find no record of her death or burial, I believe Isabella died, sometime before 1841, when Ambrose remarried. Ambrose Fox, a widower, of full age, a spinner, the son of Henry Fox, a labourer, and Betsey Wiggins, a widow, of full age, the daughter of George Ironfield, a spinner, were married on 9 Jan 1841 at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Blackburn. They were married by John David Hare, and the witnesses were Joseph Fairbrother and Thomas Bentley. On the night of the 1841 census Ambrose Fox, a cotton spinner, aged c. 30, was living in one of the Sharple's Mill houses in Blackburn with Betty, aged c. 30; Ambrose's daughter Ann Fox, a piecer, aged c. 15; and Betty's five children, James Wiggins, a cotton creeler, aged 13; Margaret Wiggins, a creeler, aged 12; George Wiggins, a cotton creeler, aged 10; Elizabeth Wiggins, aged 7; and Ann Wiggins, aged 4. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their first children together were born later that year. Twins Joseph and Mary Fox were born on 15 Aug 1841 and were baptized on 10 Oct 1841 at St Michael and All Angels Church in Blackburn. Ambrose was described as a spinner, and their abode was recorded as Daisyfield. The family then moved to Chorley, where both twins died. Joseph was buried on 20 Nov 1842, aged 15 months, and Mary was buried on 27 Dec 1842, aged 16 months - both in the churchyard at St George's Church in Chorley. Ambrose and Betty's third child was Matilda, who was baptized on 24 Mar 1844 at St Laurence's Parish Church in Chorley, at which time Ambrose was described as a spinner, of Chorley. The following year, Ambrose's oldest known surviving child was married to Thomas Slater. Thomas Slater, a bachelor, of full age, a weaver, of Blackburn, the son of John Slater, a weaver, and Ann Fox, a spinster, under age, the daughter of Ambrose Fox, a spinner, were married on 16 Aug 1845 at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Blackburn. They were married by J.F. Coates, and the witnesses were Edward Edmundson and John Pilkington. Ann was not quite 19 years old at the time of her marriage and may have had to have her father's consent to marry. Ambrose and Betty's fourth child was William Henry, whose birth was registered in Chorley in the third quarter of 1846, but I can find no record of his baptism. Perhaps it was his father's legal problems that account for there being no record of his baptism. Newspaper Item: "BURGLARY AT BLACKBURN. - Ambrose Fox, charged as being one of the parties concerned in committing the burglary reported in another column, at the house of Mrs. Anderton, beerseller, of Rudlem Row, Witton, on the morning of Sunday last, was examined before the magistrates at Blackburn on Wednesday, and committed to take his trial at the next Preston Sessions. William Pollard, who stands accused as his accomplice, has absconded, and hitherto eluded the vigilance of the police, who are in search of him." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 31 Oct 1846 Newspaper Item: "QUARTER SESSION OF THE PEACE...TRIALS...John Sherwin, 32, (imp)., and William Ballard, 25, (imp)., pleaded not guilty to a charge of breaking and entering the House of James Crispin Morris, of Preston, and stealing therefrom a pound weight of tobacco, a piece of cheese, a pair of shoes, and 2s. 6d. in money, the property of the said John (sic) Crispin Morris. There was also another charge against them for stealing at Preston, on the 19th of November, eleven German silver teaspoons, one pair of German silver sugar tongs, and one silk handkerchief, the property of Robert Dawson. Mr. Addison stated the case, and Messer's. Hulton and Whigham defended the prisoners. Before the case was gone into Mr. Hulton raised an objection to it on account of an error in the indictment, the first count of which stated that the house of James Crispin Morris, instead of James Crispen Morris, had been broken open an entered. The Chairman overruled the objection, but advised that the jury should not find a verdict upon the first count, but upon the second. James Crispen Morris was then called, and said, - I am an innkeeper, in Preston. On the 19th of November last I locked up my house safe. In the morning I found the kitchin (sic) window forced open. It is fastened by a hasp, which hasp was broken off. I missed a pair of shoes, some tobacco, some cheese, and some butter. The tobacco was wrapped up in penny parcels, and a 1/4 lb. was tied up with string. I also missed half a crown out of my till. - Elizabeth Fox said, I am the wife of Ambrose Fox. Remember the prisoners coming to my house on a Monday or Tuesday. I live at Turton, near Bolton. Ballard stayed in my house till about 3 o'clock, and Sherwin stayed till about 5 o'clock. Sherwin said they had had a job in Preston. By that I understood that they had some work. He also said he got 15s. and a pair of shoes. Ballard was not in at the time. He had gone to the mill with my husband's tea. He showed me the shoes, which he was wearing upon his feet. - Ambrose Fox, examined by Mr. Addison, said, - I am a prisoner in the House of Correction. I lived at Turton in November last. I saw the prisoners at my house. Ballard came to me at the factory, and brought my tea. He said he had done a job in Preston. He said "He went in at dusk at night and came out at dusk in the morning." He also said that they had got £4 10s., some silver spoons, and a pair of shoes. I said "We?" and he said "aye." I said "Who was with thee?" and he replied, "Sherwin." At night they both met me, and they both told me the same story, adding that they had eaten cheese and butter and drank Brandy till it all blazed in his head. When they got to my house they pulled a number of spoons out of their pockets. They asked me if I had a file, and I looked for one, but could not find it. Ballard then pulled a knife out of his pocket and tried to cut a name off a spoon. Seven spoons were to the best of my recollection marked with the letter "A," and the rest were marked "D." I tried to cut the mark off one with a knife, but I could not, and I gave it to Sherwin, who also tried to cut the mark out, but could not. Ballard said if I could get a file he would cut the marks out and send them to Manchester, where he could sell them for their full value, and get some tackle. He asked me if I had ever seen a screw, and I said "no." He then put his hand in his pocket, and took out two skeleton keys. He also said he knew a place where there was some money, £120 or £200. I was then under bail for a robbery I had committed, and he said he would fee a counsel for me. In the morning I got a file, and gave it to Ballard. They then went away, and I did not see them again till I saw them in gaol. - Two witnesses then spoke to seeing the prisoners in Preston the day before the robbery, and Mr. Sellers to apprehending them at Blackburn, when the jury, under the direction of the chairman, returned a verdict of "Not guilty." - Mr. Addison then stated the case for stealing from the shop of Mr. Dawson, and called Mr. Dawson, who said on Wednesday night, 18th November, saw my shop secure. On the following morning saw the kitchen window broken. The drawer was broken open, and £4 10s. had gone, and I found some tobacco and cheese in its place. Missed eleven silver spoons and a pair of sugar tongs. They had stolen them out of the parlour cupboard. Five were marked "A," and the sugar tongs were marked "A." There were seven more marked "D." Two silk handkerchiefs were missing. Ambrose Fox deposed to the conversation which occurred at his house, as given in the preceding case, and Mr. Sellers to apprehending the prisoners. - The jury returned a verdict of guilty, and the prisoners were each sentenced to transportation for seven years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 9 Jan 1847 Ambrose and Betty's last known child was Ambrose Jr, whose birth was registered in the Turton sub-district of Bolton in the third quarter of 1850, but he was not baptized in the village church at Turton. At the time of the 1851 census Ambrose Fox, a cotton mule spinner, aged 42, was living in Bedford Row in Turton, with Betty, aged 42, and Ambrose's daughter Margaret Fox, a cotton mule piecer, aged 14; Betty's five children, James Wiggins, a cotton mule piecer, aged 22; Margaret Wiggins, a cotton reeler, aged 21; George Wiggins, a cotton mule piecer, aged 19; Elizabeth Wiggins, a cotton weaver, aged 17; Hannah Wiggins, a cotton mule piecer, aged 13; and their own three children, Matilda, a scholar, aged 7; William Henry, aged 4; and Ambrose, aged 8 months. Staying with them was Betty's mother, Margaret Ironfield, a nurse, aged 64. Ambrose Sr was listed as born in Ambleton (Hambleton), Betty was born in Samlesbury, James, Margaret and George Wiggins and Margaret Fox were born in Blackburn, Elizabeth Wiggins was born in Darwen, Matilda and William Henry Fox were born in Chorley, and Hannah Wiggins and Ambrose Fox Jr were born in Turton. Betty's mother was born in Brindle. The family later returned to Blackburn and on the night of the 1861 census Ambrose Fox, a factory watchman, aged 53, was living at 4 Swan Street, Blackburn with Betty, aged 52, and their three youngest children, Matilda, a cotton weaver, aged 17; William H, a cotton piecer, aged 14; and Ambrose, a cotton piecer, aged 11. Ambrose Sr was listed as born in Hambleton, Betty was born in Samlesbury, Matilda and William Henry were born in Chorley, and Ambrose Jr was born in Egerton. Staying with them was Betty's widowed father George Ironfield, a factory labourer, aged 82. At the time of the 1871 census Elizabeth Fox, a washerwoman, aged 62, was living at 98 Infirmary Street, Blackburn with two of her unmarried children, Matilda, a cotton weaver, aged 27; and Ambrose, a cotton piecer, aged 20. Staying with them was a lodger, Joshua Holmes, a cotton spinner, aged 40. Elizabeth "Betty" Fox was listed as the Head of Household and married, but Ambrose Sr was not at home on the night of the census and I can not find him listed anywhere in Lancashire in 1871. Was he back in gaol? Ambrose and Betty's daughter Matilda married Henry Ainsworth in Blackburn in 1876, and her father died the following year. Ambrose Fox, husband of Betty, died in the workhouse and was buried on 3 Aug 1877 in a public grave, U-6539, in a Church of England section of Blackburn Cemetery, aged 70 years. At the time of the 1881 census Henry Ainsworth, a drawer-in of cotton beams, aged 48, was living at 27 Mount Pleasant in Over Darwen with Matilda, a cotton weaver, aged 38, and three children, William H, a scholar, aged 4; Haughton, aged 2; and Hartington, aged 1. Also staying with them was Matilda's widowed mother Betty Fox, a house keeper, aged 72. Henry and the children were listed as born in Darwen, Matilda was born in Chorley, and in this census Betty was listed as born in Scorton, which I suspect was an error. Betty (Ironfield) Wiggins-Fox died eight years later. The death of Betty Fox was registered in Blackburn Southern in the fourth quarter of 1889 and on-line resources give the burial date as 26 Dec 1889, but she was not buried in Blackburn Cemetery, and I have been unable to locate her burial elsewhere. There was no death notice published. Note 1: Ambrose Fox was the son of Henry and Charlotte Fox. He was born on 29 Sep 1803 baptized on 9 Oct 1803 at Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Church in Hambleton. Note 2: Betty Ironfield was the daughter of George and Margaret (Moss) Ironfield. She was born on 12 Jul 1808 and was baptized on 26 Mar 1809 at St Leonard's Chapel in Walton-le-Dale. Her parents had been married on 9 Nov 1806 at St Leonard the Less Parish Church in Samlesbury. Note 3: Betty's first marriage was to Thomas Wiggins, who she married on 12 Jan 1828 at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Blackburn. They were married after Banns by Thomas Henry Backhouse, the Curate of St Peter's Church in Blackburn, and the witnesses were John Arkwright and John Cunliffe.

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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.

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The Family of James and Catherine FRAYLE / FRAILE / FRIEL / FRILL: It is not known where or when James and Catherine were married or where the first of their children were born and baptized. Research is made difficult by the variations in the spelling of their surname and the lack of information recorded in the available records. There is no one by that name or anything remotely similar listed in either the 1810 or 1820 Catholic censuses of Preston. The first record I can find of the family in Preston was the birth of a daughter in 1827. (Margaret) FRAYLE: Margaret Fraile was baptized on 14 Jan 1827 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. She was the daughter of James and Catherine Fraile, and the sponsors were John and Mary McArdle. I believe that she was the infant, of Chapel Yard, who buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in July 1827. No first name was recorded, the exact date of burial was not recorded, and the age was recorded simply as "infant". Bridget FRIEL: Bridget Fraile was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 9 Nov 1828. She was the daughter of James and Catherine Fraile, and the sponsors were Daniel Blaney and Ann Donnelly. I believe that she was the Bridget Friel who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 11 Nov 1828 - two days after the date of her baptism, but her age was recorded as 17 years. It may be that a transcription error was made and that she was actually 17 hours old when she died. (unnamed) FRAILE: There was another child buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in March 1829, again with no first name or exact date of burial recorded, and the age recorded as "infant". I can find no baptism record corresponding to this burial and it may be that the child died very soon after birth and was baptized at the bedside. These were rarely recorded in the baptism register. Although I can find no baptism details, I suspect that this was another child born to James and Catherine. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list James Frill, a labourer, living at 8 Houlding's (sic) Square, the same address listed when Bridget was buried in 1828, and it was in 1832 that the last of their known children was born. John Frayle was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 8 Jul 1832, with sponsors Peter Dowde and Mary McQuiri. Seven months later another child was buried. James FRILL: James Frill, of Holden's (sic) Square, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 3 Feb 1833, aged 11 years. If the age recorded in the transcripts is correct he would have been born in about 1821, almost certainly before the family came to Preston, and there is no record of his baptism in Preston. It seems that the family left Preston sometime after 1833 and some researchers believe that James and Catherine moved to Manchester, where James died. A James Freel, a weaver, of 5 Love Lane, Pollard Street, Manchester was buried in the churchyard at Manchester Cathedral on 11 Feb 1838, aged 54 years. It was noted in the burial register that he was a Roman Catholic. Later that year, on 1 Aug 1838, a Michael Freel, of 5 Back Love Lane, the son of James Freel, a labourer, was married in the same church to Ann Summers. It is also believed that, after her husband's death, Catherine moved to the village of Pilling, near Garstang where she remarried two years later. Catherine Frill, a widow, aged 46, a servant, and Thomas Clarkson, a widower, aged 65, a labourer, both of Pilling, were married on 10 Jun 1840 at St John's Church in Pilling. Catherine was the daughter of John Wilson, a farmer, and Thomas was the son of John Clarkson, a farmer. Catherine signed the marriage register with an X. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Clarkson, a farmer, aged 62, was living in the village of Pilling, near Garstang, with Catherine (spelled Catrin in the census), aged c. 45., and Catherine's son John Frill, aged 8. Also staying with them was Henry Coup, aged 6; Sarah Doyle, a female servant, aged c. 20; and John Doyle, aged 5 months. Catherine was listed as born in Ireland, and the rest of the household were born in Lancashire. At the time of the 1851 census Thomas Clarkson, an agricultural labourer, aged 72, was living in Pilling with Catherine, aged 56. Thomas was listed as born in Pilling and Catherine was born in Sligo, Ireland. Living with them were seven lodgers, John Doyle, a scholar, aged 10; Joseph Slater, an agricultural labourer, aged 30; William Ward, widower, an agricultural labourer, aged 49; Martin Jordan, an agricultural labourer, aged 35; his wife Bridget Jordan, a dressmaker, aged 34; Joseph Richardson, widower, a cainer, aged 32; and Edward Westby, a labourer, aged 19. It appears that Catherine died seven years later, and she may have been the Catherine Clarkson, of Claughton, who died on 14 Feb 1858 and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Church in Bonds, Garstang, aged 65 years. When her death was registered her age was recorded as 67 years. On the night of the 1861 census Thomas Clarkson, a widower, formerly a carter, aged 83, was living at Ladys Hill, Pilling. He was living with his widowed daughter-in-law, Mary Clarkson, a farmer of 10 acres, aged 59, and her son Joseph, aged 17. Thomas died the following year and was buried on 24 Nov 1862 in the churchyard at St John the Baptist Parish Church in Pilling, aged 84 years.

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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.

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James FRANKLAND: James Frankland was baptized on 14 Jul 1834 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. He was the son of Robert and Helen Frankland, and the sponsors were John Valentine and Alice Ratcliffe. Robert Frankland, a bachelor, aged 22, a butcher, and Ellen Turner, a spinster, aged 20, both of Preston, were married on 12 Sep 1831 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence and "with consent of William Turner the natural and lawful father of the said Ellen Turner" by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were John Kay and Elizabeth Turner. Their ages and Robert's occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 10 Sep 1831. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Robert Frankland, a butcher, living at the Strait Shambles, and their first child was born that year. William Frankland was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 6 Jul 1832, with sponsors John and Elizabeth Turner. The above mentioned James was their second child, and he was followed by Mary, who was born on 19 Jul 1835 and was baptized the next day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors James Turner and Mary Brindle; then Isabella, who was born on 15 Oct 1837 and was baptized the same day at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors William and Elizabeth Turner; and Ann Ellen, who was born on 7 Aug 1840 and was baptized two days later at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors Martin and Maria Turner. On the night of the 1841 census Robert Frankland, a butcher, aged c. 30, was living in Lord Street, Preston with Ellen, aged c. 30, and their four surviving children, William, aged 9; Mary, aged 6; Isabella, aged 3; and Anne (Ann Ellen), aged 1. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Robert and Ellen's sixth child was George, who was born on 6 Nov 1842 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church the next day, with sponsors Martin and Mary Turner. His birth wasn't registered until early the next year. He was followed by Margaret, who was born on 13 Dec 1844 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church two days later, with sponsors William Smith and Isabella Turner; then John, who was born 9 Jan 1847 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church two days later, with sponsors William and Alice Ann Turner; and Robert, who was born on 23 Dec 1848 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church the next day, with sponsors John Clarkson and Mary Turner. In 1850 Robert expanded his business by opening another shop in Lune Street.   It was in that year that their tenth child was born. Martin Frankland was born on 8 Oct 1850 and was baptized Martin Franklin at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 9 Oct 1850, with sponsors John Ball and Mary Threlfall. He did not survive infancy and died on 14 May 1851. He was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 18 May 1851, aged 7 months. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Wednesday last, aged 7 months, Martin, infant son of Mr. Robert Frankland, butcher, of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 17 May 1851 Although the family was almost certainly living in Preston in 1851, they seem to have avoided the census taker and do not appear in the 1851 census anywhere in Lancashire. Two years later they registered the birth of twins in Preston. Joseph and Alice Franklin (sic) were born on 18 Jun 1853 and were baptized four days later at St Walburge's Catholic Church. Joseph's sponsors were William Turner and Mary Shepherd; and Alice's were John Turner and Mary Coup. Joseph lived just five days and was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Church on 26 Jun 1853. Robert and Ellen's marriage seems to have been a turbulent one, with their problems reported in the local press: Newspaper Report: "NEGLECT OF FAMILY. - Robt. Frankland, butcher, was charged by Mr. Saul, relieving-officer, with neglecting his wife and family, whereby they had become chargeable to the parish. Mr. Saul stated that the defendant was working for Mr. Sharrock, of Church-street, and was getting 18s. a week. The Board of Guardians had made an order for 7s. a week relief for a month, for Mrs. Frankland, who had seven children, five of whom were under sixteen years of age. The defendant had been working at Barrow between two and three months, and Mrs. Frankland had told him that during all that time she received from her husband only £2 8s. Could not swear what the defendant's earnings at Barrow were. On leaving Barrow he returned to Preston, and went to the house occupied by his wife, expecting to live with her; but her brother, to whom the house and furniture belonged, interfered to prevent him. The amount ordered by the guardians as relief to Mrs. Frankland had been paid for a fortnight. Corroborative evidence of these facts having been given, Mr. Monk, on behalf of the defendant, said he was willing to refund the money that had been paid to his wife as relief, and to maintain her and the family. - The Bench accepted this promise, and Frankland was discharged with an intimation that if it were not kept he would be brought up again." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 22 Nov 1856 Things seem to have gone from bad to worse for the couple and came to a head in 1858.   Newspaper Report: "ALLEGED ATTEMPTED WIFE MURDER. - Robt. Frankland, butcher, was placed in the dock, on remand from Monday, charged with having on Sunday night attempted to murder his wife, at their house in Bolton's-court. Mr. Blackhurst conducted the case for the prosecution, and stated that on Sunday the prisoner had been out drinking, and when he returned home at night he ordered an infant son to go up-stairs and fetch his flaying knife. The child fetched the knife, and when the prisoner received it, he seized his wife by the hair, drew her head back, and asked her whether she would have her head cut off or her bowels ripped open. She struggled with him till assistance came, and received several cuts on her hands and arms. Mrs. Frankland was then called, and she stated that between eight and nine o'clock in the evening of Sunday her husband came home and told one of the children, a little boy between seven and eight years of age, to go and fetch his flaying knife out of a box up-stairs. The child did so, and her husband took it and then seized her by the hair, asking her whether she would have her head cut off or her bowels ripped open. She exclaimed, "0h! Robert, we have lived together for twenty-seven years, and is this to be the end of it?". He then said he was only going to cut her hair off, and she said if that was so there was a pair of scissors on the mantel-piece. He turned round to get the scissors, laying the knife on the table, when she rose and threw the knife into the fire and screamed for assistance. He forced her back into the chair, and cut a large quantity of her hair off with the scissors. The hair produced was the same. Her hands and arms were cut, but she could not tell whether they were cut in the struggle or not. - The prisoner said his wife came home two or three nights a week beastly drunk, and on one occasion was out all night and lost her bonnet. On Saturday last the children had worn their shirts a month without being washed. He made several other complaints of her misconduct, among the rest that she pawned the clothes. – Mrs. Frankland denied that her husband’s statement was correct. – Mr. Catterall: What part of it is not correct? – Mrs. Frankland: I don't know that any part of it is correct. I pawned a pair of sheets to get meat for the family when he was out of work. He has been out of work two months, and I have been obliged to do the best I could. – Mr. Catterall: Had you any drink on Sunday? – Mrs. Frankland: I had only one glass of ale on Sunday. – The prisoner said his wife was lying in the street one night, about a fortnight ago, beastly drunk, and a neighbour saw her and at first thought she was a heap of rags. Her bonnet was lying about a yard from her. She stayed out all that night, and lost her bonnet. – Mrs. Frankland replied that her husband was ill-using her that night, and she took off her bonnet, put it on the banister rails, slipped her shawl over her head, and went to her sister’s in Dover-street. She was not drunk. – Robert Morley deposed to seeing her drunk and rolling about the yard on the night referred to; her bonnet was lying about a yard from her. – After a short consultation the magistrates ordered the prisoner to find bail to keep the peace – his own recognizances of £40, and two sureties of £20 each, and to give twenty-four hours’ notice of bail; in default to be imprisoned one month. – the Mayor, addressing Mrs. Frankland, said the magistrates could not overlook the fact that she had sworn she was not drunk, and a respectable witness stated that she was. It was very disreputable. – Mrs. Frankland: May I be allowed to ask a question? – Mr. Catterall: How can you expect us to rely upon what you say, when you swear upon oath that you were not drunk, and a respectable witness comes forward and proves the contrary? – Bail was taken on Thursday." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 29 May 1858 Robert and Ellen's daughter Alice died in the workhouse and was buried on 30 Jan 1859 in a public grave, B-798, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 5 years. It is not known which of her parents Alice was living with at the time of her death, as they were living apart on the night of the 1861 census. Robert Frankland, a butcher, aged 50, was living at a butcher's shop at 97 Adelphi Street, Preston with three children, George, a mechanic, aged 18; Margaret, aged 16; and Robert, aged 12. Robert Sr was listed as born in Liverpool and his children were born in Preston. Ellen Frankland, a housekeeper, aged 50, and her son John, aged 14, were staying with Ellen's brother William Turner, a butcher, aged 46, at his home in Church Street, Preston. Ellen was listed as born in Woodplumpton. I can find no further record of Ellen (Turner) Frankland. She was not living with her brother in 1871 and, although I can find no record of her death, her husband was described as a widower in 1871. At the time of the 1871 census Robert Frankland, widower, a butcher, aged 61, was living at 109 Park Road, Preston. Living with him were Dorothy Singleton, an unmarried cotton weaver, aged 36; Mary A Hannon, an unmarried servant, aged 35; and George Hannon, an errand boy, aged 14. Robert and George were listed as born in Liverpool, Dorothy was born in Ratcliffe, and Mary was born in Burnley. Dorothy was initially recorded as Robert's wife but this was then changed to "do" (ditto), meaning joint Head of Household with Robert. The relationships are unclear but it would appear that the three people living with Robert were lodgers. Robert died six years later. Robert Frankland, of 14 North Road, was buried on 20 Jul 1877 in a private grave, H-331, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 67 years. His was the second interment, buried 18 feet deep. Note 1: Grave H-331 was purchased in 1876 by William Welsby for the burial of his wife, (Robert's daughter) Margaret (Frankland) Welsby, who he married in Preston in 1868. Margaret, of 3 St Ignatius Square, was buried on 11 May 1876, aged 29 years. Hers was the first interment, buried 20 feet deep. In addition to Margaret and her father, there were three further burials in the grave, the last being that of William Welsby, who died in the asylum and was buried on 30 Jun 1899, aged 59 years. Note 2: In 1861 the Ancestry website has indexed Robert under the surname Frankhauser.

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Dorothy FRYER: Dorothy Fryer was born on 4 Jul 1835 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel eight days later. She was the daughter of John and Jane Fryer, and the sponsors were Oswald Eaves and Jane Sharrock. She lived less than three weeks and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 25 Jul 1835, where her age was recorded as "infant". John Fryer, a bachelor, and Jane Pilkington, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 12 Nov 1834 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Cooper and Hannah Davies. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. Dorothy was John and Jane's first child. She was followed by John Jr, who born on 26 Apr 1836 and was baptized John Friars at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 8 May 1836, with sponsors Thomas Swarbrick and Jane Sharrock; then James, who was born on 5 Sep 1838 and was baptized James Frier at St Wilfrid's Chapel four days later, with sponsors John Brogden and Ann Sparlin; and Sarah, who was born on 12 Apr 1841 and was baptized Sarah Friars six days later at St Augustine's Catholic Church, with sponsors John Ball and Esther Towers. On the night of the 1841 census John Fryer, an overlooker, aged c. 30, was living in Mary Street, Preston with Jane, aged c. 30, and three children, John, aged 6; James, aged 3; and Sarah, aged 1 (actually less than two months old). John Sr was listed as born in Ireland, an error, and the rest of the family were listed as born in Lancashire. John and Jane's fifth child was William, who was born on 9 Sep 1843 and was baptized William Friars on 17 Sep 1843 at St Augustine's Church, with sponsors Richard Hardman and Elizabeth Parkinson. He was followed by Mary Jane, who was born on 4 Jul 1847 and was baptized Mary Jane Friars at St Augustine's Church on 11 Jul 1847, with sponsors James Parkinson and Mary Dewhurst; then another daughter they called Dorothy, who was baptized on 13 Dec 1850 at St John's Parish Church. She was described as the daughter of John and Jane Fryer of Salmon Street, and her father's occupation was recorded as "carder". It is not known why their seventh and last child was baptized in the Church of England. At the time of the 1851 census John Fryer, a cotton carder, aged 41, was living at 7 Blacow Street, Preston with Jane, aged 44, and six children, John, a steam loom weaver, aged 15; James, a steam loom weaver, aged 13; Sarah, a scholar, aged 10; William, a scholar, aged 8; Mary Jane, a scholar, aged 4; and Dorothy, aged 5 months. In this census John Sr was listed as born in Casterton, Westmorland, Jane was born in Walton-le-Dale, and the five older children were born in Preston. Their infant daughter Dorothy was listed as born in Farington. Their daughter Sarah died eight years later. Sarah Fryer, daughter of John Fryer, a provision dealer of New Hall Lane, was buried on 19 Jan 1859 in a private grave, A-501, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 17 years. Her was the first interment, buried 20 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Sarah Fryer, New Hall-lane, aged 17; - all of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 22 Jan 1859 On the night of the 1861 census John Fryer, a grocer, aged 50, was living at a grocer's shop, 19 New Hall Lane, Preston, with his wife Jane, aged 53, and four children, John, a cotton weaver, aged 25; William, an iron moulder, aged 17; Mary J., a scholar, aged 13; and Dorothy, a scholar, aged 9. In this census Dorothy's birthplace was recorded as Preston. Ten years later the 1871 census lists John Fryer, a grocer, aged 61, still living at 19 New Hall Lane with Jenny, aged 63, and two of their unmarried children, John, a newsagent, aged 34; and Mary J., a dressmaker, aged 23. At the time of the 1881 census John Fryer, a provision dealer, aged 71, was living at 19 New Hall Lane with Jane, aged 73, and their unmarried son John, a newsagent, aged 44. Jane died four years later. Jane "Jenny" (Pilkington) Fryer, of 19 New Hall Lane, died on 4 Apr 1885 and was buried three days later in the private grave, A-501, in Preston Cemetery, aged 77 years. Hers was the third interment, buried 17 feet deep. Death Notice: On the 4th inst., at 19, New Hall-lane, Preston, Jenny, wife of John Fryer, aged 77." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 11 Apr 1885 On the night of the 1891 census John Fryer, widower, a grocer, aged 81, was living at 41 New Hall Lane with his unmarried son John, a newsagent, aged 53, his widowed son William, an iron moulder, aged 47; and his grandson James, a plumber, aged 26. This house was the former number 19, and had been renumbered. John Sr died later that same year. John Fryer, of 41 New Hall Lane, died on 14 Nov 1891 and was buried three days later in the private family grave, A-501, in Preston Cemetery, aged 81 years. His was the fourth interment, buried 15 feet deep. Death Notice: On the 14th inst., at 41, Newhall-lane, Preston, John Fryer, aged 81 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 21 Nov 1891 Note 1: There appear to have been a total of ten burials in the family grave, but the microfilmed grave register is in poor condition and I could not read all of the burial numbers. If you are interested, the staff at the cemetery office may be able to help. Note 2: In 1841 census Ancestry has indexed the family under the surname Keyer.

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The Family of Felix and Frances FRYER: Felix Fryer, a weaver, of Leyland, and Frances Livesey, a spinster, of Preston were married on 26 Nov 1805 at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland. They were married, by licence, by Thomas Rebanks, Minister, and the witnesses were Sarah Graves and William Adamson. All four signed their own names in the marriage register. Felix and Frances started their married life in the neighbourhood of Leyland and baptized their first two children at St Mary's Brownedge Catholic Church, Bamber Bridge. Their first child was Elizabeth, who was baptized Elizabeth Frier on 25 Nov 1806, with sponsors William and Sarah Adamson. Apparently, her name was initially entered as Margaret but was then crossed out and changed to Elizabeth. She was followed by Margaret, who was baptized on 28 May 1808 at St Mary's Brownedge Catholic Church, with sponsors Dr. Smith and Mary Leevesley (sic). Sometime after Margaret's birth the family moved to Preston and the 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists Felix Fryer living in Mount Street with Frances, Betty and Margaret. Their ages were not recorded in the census. Once settled in Preston, Felix and Frances baptized six children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Mary, who was baptized Mary Friar on 2 Nov 1813, with sponsors Joseph and Winifred Walsh; then John, who was baptized John Joseph Friar on 18 May 1816, with sponsors Onuphrius Livesey and Mary Myerscough; and Peter, who was baptized Peter James Friar on 31 Jan 1819, with sponsors James Dicconson and Ann Cotteral. They lost their eldest daughter the following year. Elizabeth FRYER: Elizabeth Fryer, who was born in the Leyland area in 1806, died in Preston and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 23 Apr 1820, aged 13 years. It is not known exactly when the 1820 Catholic census of Preston was compiled, but it appears to have been after April of that year as it lists Phaelix (sic) Fryer living in Moor Lane with Mary (actually Frances), and four children, Margaret, aged 12; Mary, aged 5; John, aged 4; and Peter, aged 2. Their daughter Elizabeth seems to have died before the census was taken. The following year they had another daughter that they called Elizabeth. Elizabeth Fryer was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 23 Oct 1821, with sponsors Adam Swarbrick and Sarah Adamson. She was followed by Henry, who was baptized Henry Fryar on 16 Jul 1824, with sponsors Joseph and Elizabeth Fleetwood. Their eighth and last known child did not survive infancy. Francis or Frances FRYER: Frances or Francis Fryer was baptized Frances Friar at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 25 Feb 1827, with sponsors William Rigby and Ellen Platt. He or she lived about two months and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 5 May 1828, where the age was recorded as "infant", and the abode was recorded as Singleton Row. When this child was baptized the name Frances (female) was used but when buried the name Francis (male) was used. On the balance of probabilities, I would think that Frances was correct and that she was a daughter - but we can never be certain. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Felix Fryer, a weaver, living at 14 Singleton Row, where he died four years later. Felix Frier (sic), of Singleton Row, was buried on 31 Jul 1836 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston, aged 59 years.   Frances (Livesey) Fryer survived her husband by just five years. Francis (sic) Fryer of Singleton Row, was buried on 31 Mar 1841 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston, aged 58 years. Note: Felix Fryer may have had the middle name Patrick as his name was entered as 'Felix Patr. Frier' when Elizabeth was baptized in 1806 and 'Pat. alias Felix Fryer' when Margaret was baptized in 1808.

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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.

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