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Bridget GALLENI or DELANY: The Bridget Galleni, of Hope Street, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 25 Jan 1837, aged 12 weeks, may have actually been Bridget Delany. Bridget Delany was born on 24 Sep 1836 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the next day. She was the daughter of Patrick and Mary Delany, and the sponsors were Patrick Scollins and Honor Gavin. Bridget was the only child Patrick and Mary baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel, and I cannot find them listed in the 1841 census. What makes me think that this could actually be the child buried under the surname Galleni is the name of one of the sponsors, Honor Gavin. There was a Gavin child buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery from a Hope Street address in 1837, and a Gavan (sic) family living in Hope Street at the time of the 1841 census. I can find no record of a family called Galleni living in Preston. |
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Mary GAMONY = Mary TOMMONY: This child's surname was either mis-transcribed or mis-heard. In any event she was Mary Tommony, the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Tommony. |
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The Family of Robert and Jane GARDNER: Robert Gardner, a cabinet maker, and Jane Blackburn, a spinster, both of the Parish of Garstang, were married on 10 Feb 1783 at St Helen's Parish Church, Churchtown, Garstang. They were married after Banns by James Fisher, Vicar, and the witnesses were Robert Snape and John Ratcliff. Jane signed the marriage register with an X. Robert and Jane baptized eleven children at St Thomas' Catholic Church in Claughton-on-Brock, beginning with Mary, who was baptized on 7 Mar 1783, with sponsors Thomas Gardner and Ann Dobson. She was followed by John, who was baptized on 19 Dec 1784, with sponsors Ed. Waterhouse and Ann Letas; then Elizabeth, who was baptized on 9 May 1786, with sponsors Robert Bratherton and Ann Hodgson; William, who was baptized on 29 Jan 1789, with sponsors Thomas Burn and Ann Waterhouse; and Thomas, who was baptized on 3 May 1791, with sponsors George Swarbrick and Mar. Blackburn. Robert and Jane's fifth child was Margaret, who was baptized in late Jan or early Feb 1794, with sponsors James and Elizabeth Clarkson. The exact date of her baptism was not recorded in the baptism register. Margaret was followed by James, who was baptized on 2 Aug 1796, with sponsors Thomas and Ann Seed; then Ann, who was baptized on 15 Mar 1798, with sponsors Thomas and Jane Bratherton; Jane, who was baptized on 14 Apr 1801, with sponsors William Bomfret and Grace Blackburn; Robert, who was baptized on 15 Jun 1804, with sponsors William Seed and Ann Bomfret; and Alice, who was baptized on 28 Sep 1807, with sponsors John Gardner and Ann Waterhouse. About four months after their eleventh child was born, Robert and Jane became grandparents when the eldest daughter had a son. Edward Gardiner (sic) was born on 5 Feb 1808 and was baptized two days later at St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Church in Bonds, Garstang. He was the son of Mary Gardiner, and the sponsors were George and Ann Johnson. Robert and Jane's daughter Alice was married in 1827. Titus Bibby, a bachelor, and Alice Gardner, a minor, both of Claughton in the Parish of Garstang, were married on 19 Nov 1827 at St Helen's Church in Churchtown. They were married after Banns, and with the consent of Alice's parents, by John Pedder, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Charnock and Ellen Cumpsty. Alice signed the marriage register with an X. Alice's father died almost exactly one year later. Robert Gardner, who was born in about 1755, was buried on 20 Nov 1829 in the churchyard at St Helen's Church in Churchtown, aged 74 years. He was described in the burial register as a Roman Catholic, of Claughton. Sometime after Robert's death some members of the family began to settle in Preston, and the 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Edward Gardner, a weaver, living at 10 Walker Street. It was in that year that Robert and Jane's unmarried daughter died. Miss Jane GARDNER: Jane Garner (sic), of Walker Street, who was born in Claughton-on-Brock in 1801, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 4 Oct 1832, aged 31 years. There was no death notice published. Miss Elizabeth GARDNER: Elizabeth Gardner, a dressmaker, of 10 Walker Street, died on 12 Sep 1839 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 18 years. She died of decline, and her death was registered by Edward Gardner, of 10 Walker Street, who was in attendance. Edward signed the death register with an X. It is unclear how Elizabeth was related to Edward but may have been a cousin. Elizabeth may have been the child born in Lancaster on 16 May 1820 and baptized two days later at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lancaster. She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Gardner, and the sponsors were Thomas and Ann Gardner. Jane Gardner eventually moved in with her married daughter Alice and on the night of the 1841 census, Titus Bibby, a journeyman shoemaker, aged c. 30, was living in Walker Street with Alice, a power cotton weaver, aged c. 30 and five children, Edmund, a cotton piecer, aged 13; Robert, aged 12; Jane, aged 8; Ellen, aged 5; and John, aged 2. Living with them was Jane Gardiner (sic), aged 79; and Edward Gardiner, a cotton weaver, aged c.30. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Jane (Blackburn) Gardner died later that year. Mrs Jane GARDNER: Jane Gardner, of 10 Walker Street, who was born in about 1761, the widow of Robert Gardner, died on 28 Oct 1841 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 80 years. She died of "natural decay", and her death was registered by Titus Bibby, the occupier, 10 Walker Street. At the time of the 1851 census Edward Gardner, a dandy loom weaver, aged 42, was a lodger at 11 Walker Street, Preston, the home of John and Isabella Gregson. Edward was listed as born in Preston, but this was almost certainly an error. He was married two years later. Edward Gardner, a bachelor, aged 43, a power loom weaver, of 11 Walker Street, the son of ___ and Mary Gardner, of Durham, and Winifrid Gavin, a spinster, aged 38, a power loom weaver, of St Mary Street North, the daughter of John and Ann Gavin (deceased), were married at St Augustine's Catholic Church on 16 Jul 1853. They were married by Edward Swarbrick, and the witnesses were Joseph Rigby, of Oxford Street, and Nancy Latus, of Fox Street.
On the night of the 1861 census Edward Gardner, a cotton weaver, aged 53, was living at 5 St Marys Street North, Preston with his wife Winifrid, a cotton weaver, aged 45. Edward was listed as born in Garstang, and Winifrid was born in Preston. Staying with them was a visitor, Ann Lyon, an unmarried cotton weaver, aged 27, who was born in Bolton. This is the last record I can find of Edward and Winifrid, who disappear from local records after the date of the 1861 census. Note: The Edward Gardner who was buried on 17 Mar 1871, aged 64, was a different person. He was the husband of Harriet Gardner, who was buried on 7 Oct 1881, aged 74 years. They were both buried in a private grave, A-371, in a Non-Conformist section of Preston Cemetery. |
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The Family of William and Ellen GARDNER: William Gardner, a bachelor, and Ellen Sherliker, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 7 Nov 1836 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Joseph Sherliker and Isabella Cook. Isabella signed the register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Monday last...William Gardner to Ellen Shirliker;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 12 Nov 1836 William and Ellen settled in Preston and baptized their first child the following year. Mary Ann Gardiner (sic) was born on 13 Dec 1837 and was baptized four days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Joseph and Elizabeth Sherliger (sic). She was followed by Ann, who was born on 28 Jul 1840 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 2 Aug 1840, with sponsors Joseph and Sarah Sherliker. On the night of the 1841 census William Gardner, a journeyman stone mason, aged c. 30, was living in Back Fylde Road, Preston with Ellen, aged c. 20, and two children, Mary, aged 3; and Ann, aged 9 months. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. After a gap of over 6 years, their third child was born. Ellen GARDNER: Ellen Garner (sic) was born on 1 Apr 1847 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel three days later, with sponsors John Smith and Hannah Berry. She did not survive infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 14 Mar 1848. The burial transcript recorded her age as 11 years instead of 11 months. There was only one death registered for an Ellen Gardner (or similar) in Lancashire in 1848, aged 0 (i.e. less than a year old). About ten months after Ellen's death, William and Ellen had another daughter they called Ellen. Ellen Garner (sic) was born on 19 Jan 1849 and was baptized the same day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Robert and Isabella Sherliker. The following year, their first son was born. William Gardner was born on 20 Oct 1850, and was baptized William Garner (sic) the same day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Richard and Mary Waring. At the time of the 1851 census William Gardner, a stone mason, aged 38, was living at 74 Back Lane, Preston with his wife Ellen, aged 31, and four children, Mary Ann, a scholar, aged 13; Anne, a scholar, aged 10; Ellen, aged 2; and William, aged 5 months. William Sr was listed as born in Lancaster, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Their son died about four months later. William GARDNER Jr: William Gardner, who was born in 1850, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 27 Jul 1851, aged 8 months. William and Ellen's last four children were also baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Margaret Garner (sic) was born on 3 Jul 1852 and was baptized the following day, with sponsors Richard and Mary Wareing. She was followed by Agnes, who was born on 4 Dec 1854 and was baptized six days later, with sponsors Leonard Kellet and Ellen Sherlicker (sic); then Elizabeth Garner (sic), who was born on 26 Apr 1857 and was baptized on 3 May 1857, with sponsors John Melling and Jane Dickinson. Elizabeth's baptism was the first to record her mother's maiden name, Sherliker. All three girls died in infancy. Elizabeth Gardner, the daughter of William Gardner, a stone mason, of Back Lane, was buried on 21 Feb 1858 in a public grave, C-805, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery aged 9 months. Margaret and Agnes Gardner, the daughters of William Gardner, a stone mason, of Back Lane, were buried together on 18 Apr 1858, in a public grave, C-751, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery. Margaret was aged 5 years and Agnes was aged 3 years. William and Ellen's ninth and last child was Margaret Agnes, who was born on 9 Aug 1860 and was baptized three days later, with sponsors Richard (illegible) and Alice Towers. On the night of the 1861 census William Gardner, a stone mason, aged 50, was living at 27 Back Lane, Preston with his wife Ellen, aged 41, and three children, Ann, a cotton winder, aged 20; Ellen, a scholar, aged 11; and Margaret Ann (sic), aged 8 months. Living with them was an unmarried boarder, Ann Livesey, a dress maker, aged 19. William Gardner died before the date of the next census. William Gardner, of Back Lane, who was born in about 1809, died in late December 1869 and was buried on 3 Jan 1870 in a public grave, J-486, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 60 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...William Gardner, Back-lane, 60;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 8 Jan 1870 William and Ellen's daughter Ellen was married about four months after her father's death. Robert Clarke, a bachelor, aged 21, a labourer, of Back Lane, the son of the late Israel Clarke, a manager, and Ellen Gardner, a spinster, aged 21, of Back Lane, the daughter of the late William Gardner, a mason, were married on 15 May 1870 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Edmund Lee, Curate, and the witnesses were John and Jane Clarke. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On the 15th inst., at the Parish Church, Mr. Robert Clarke, to Miss Ellen Gardner;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 21 May 1870 Ellen Gardner eventually took over the running of The 3 Crowns pub, and at the time of the 1871 census Ellen Garner (sic), widow, a beerhouse keeper, aged 51, was living at The Three Crowns, 37 Canal Street, Preston, with her daughter Margaret A., a scholar, aged 10; Living with her was her married daughter Ellen Clark, a dress maker, aged 21; and her son-in-law Robert Clark, aged 20. Also staying with them, as lodgers, were Miles Whittle, a brewer (and former landlord of the pub), aged 62; and his son Charles, a butcher, aged 20. Robert Clark was listed as born in Swansea, Wales, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Ellen had only taken over the pub in February of 1871, and was soon in trouble with the local authorities for selling drink during prohibited hours on a Sunday.
Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 2 Sep 1871 Perhaps it was this trouble or the hefty fine of £5, but Ellen's time as a landlord seems to have been fairly short, and someone else had taken over the pub by 1877. On the night of the 1881 census Ellen Gardner, widow, a dress maker, aged 62, was living at 16 Harrington Street, Preston, with her unmarried daughter Margaret Agnes, a weaver in a cotton mill, aged 20; and her grandson, William Clark, a scholar, aged 8. William was the son of Ellen's daughter and son-in-law, Robert and Ellen Clark. Also staying with them was an unmarried lodger, James Hunter, a loomer in a cotton mill, aged 54. They were all listed as born in Preston. Ellen (Sherliker) Gardner died on 21 Sep 1890, and was buried in a Sherliker family plot in Preston Cemetery, aged 71 years. Note: As shown above, this family's surname was often spelled Garner, and on a couple of occasions Gardiner. This was a common mistake but I am certain that their surname was Gardner. |
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The Family of William and Ann "Nancy" GARDNER: William Gardner, a husbandman, and Nancy Mozier, a spinster, both of Heaton in the Parish of Lancaster, were married on 5 Feb 1810 at St Mary's Parish Church in Lancaster. They were married after Banns by James Thomas, Curate, and the witnesses were Richard Key and Dorothy Gardner. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the register with an X. William and Ann baptized their first four children at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lancaster, beginning with John, who was born on 1 Oct 1812 and was baptized ten days later, with sponsors Thomas and Ann Gardner. He was followed by Mary, who was born on 22 May 1815 and was baptized six days later, with sponsors William and Ann Gardner; then Margaret, who was baptized on 28 Dec 1817, with sponsors Thomas and Margaret Standen; and Alice Garner (sic), who was born on 21 Jul 1820 and was baptized nine days later, with sponsors Thomas Duckett and Mary Hewitson. Sometime after Alice's birth the family relocated to Preston, where their fifth child was born. Ann Gardiner (sic) was baptized on 12 Jan 1823 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John Gardner and Alice Fox. She was followed by Thomas Gardener (sic), who was baptized on 9 Jan 1825 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John and Isabel Holding. Ann GARDNER (1): It appears that William and Nancy's daughter Ann, who was born in 1823, died in infancy and may have been the Ann Gardner who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 19 Jan 1825. The burial transcript does not record her abode and only records her age as "infant". She must have died before November 1827, when they named another daughter Ann. Ann Gardner, the daughter of William and Ann Gardner, was baptized in St Wilfrid's Chapel on 25 Nov 1827, with sponsors George Duckett and Jane Cuerden. Two years later, William and Nancy lost another child. Thomas GARDNER: Thomas Gardner, of Fishergate Lane, who was born in 1825, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Oct 1829, where his age was recorded as "infant". He would have been about four years old. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list William Gardner, a retail brewer, living at Fishergate-lane in 1832. His daughter died the following year. Ann GARDNER (2): Nancy Gardner, of Fishergate, who was born in 1827, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Dec 1833, where her age was recorded as "infant". She would have been about 6 years old. William and Nancy's eighth known child was Jane, who was baptized in St Wilfrid's Chapel on 29 Aug 1830, with sponsors James Gardner and Elizabeth Cuerden. Then, after a gap of ten years, they had a third daughter they called Ann. She would have been born in about October of 1840, and may have been the Ann Gardner who was born on 12 Oct 1840 and baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel six days later, with sponsors William and Agnes Noblet. Unfortunately, the names of the parents were not recorded in the baptism register. William and Nancy's daughter Mary married James Wilson, a shoemaker, on 5 Feb 1839 at Brownedge St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Bamber Bridge. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Tuesday last, at the Catholic Chapel, Brownedge, Mr. James Wilson, shoemaker, to Miss Mary Garner (sic), both of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 9 Feb 1839 James and Mary settled in Glasson, near Lancaster, where their only known child was born. Alice Wilson was born on 12 Feb 1841 and was baptized on 26 Feb 1841 at St Thomas and St Elizabeth Catholic Church in Thurnham. The sponsors were John and Alice Gardner, as proxies for Thomas Hardman and Margaret Gardner. On the night of the 1841 census, William Gardner, a sawyer, aged 52, was living at The Regatta Inn pub in Fishergate Lane, Preston with Nancy, aged c. 50, and four children, Margaret, a dress maker, aged 23; Alice, aged 20; Jane, aged 11; and Nancy, aged 8 months. Staying with them was Thomas Cowburn, a joiner, aged 22; and John Gardner, a sawyer, aged 27. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their daughter Margaret and Thomas Cowburn were married three weeks later. Thomas Cowburn, the son of Henry and Martha Cowburn, of Chorley, and Margaret Gardner, the daughter of William and Ann Gardner, of Preston, were married on 28 Jun 1841 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. The witnesses were Thomas Hardman and Alice Gardner, both of Preston. William and Nancy's daughter Alice was married the following year. John Wright, the son of James Hall Wright and Mary Wright, of Kellet, Lancaster, and Alice Gardiner (sic), the daughter of William and Ann Gardiner, of Preston, were married on 11 Aug 1842 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. The witnesses were George Greenbank, of Lytham, and Elizabeth Rothwell, of Preston. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...at the Catholic Chapel of St. Wilfrid...and on the 11th inst., Mr. John Wright to Miss Alice Gardner, all of this town. William Gardner died sometime before 1851, and may have been the William Gardner, a groom, who died at Albion Street West on 19 Mar 1845, and was buried four days later at St Peter's Parish Church in Preston. The burial register records his abode as Albion Street West, and his age as 53, which seems to be off, as he would have been closer to 56 years old. He died of dropsy, and his death was registered by Grace Walmsley, of Albion Street West, who was present at the death. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Wednesday last...William Gardner, Albion-street-west, aged 52." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 22 Mar 1845 William and Nancy's daughter Margaret, the wife of Thomas Cowburn, of Ratcliffe Street, died on 23 Feb 1848 and was buried four days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston, aged 30 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Wednesday week, Margaret Cowburn, Ratcliffe-street, aged 30;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 4 Mar 1848
At the time of the 1851 census, Nancy Gardner, widow, a housekeeper, aged 59, was living at 2 Nixons Row, Preston with her unmarried daughter Jane, a cotton weaver, aged 21. Staying with them was Nancy's unmarried uncle, George Wilson, a chair maker, aged 40. Living separately in the same house was Nancy's widowed son-in-law, Thomas Cowburn, a joiner, aged 31, and his two children, Martha, a scholar, aged 9; and William, a scholar, aged 6. Also living separately in the same house was Thomas Walmsley, widower, a breaksman on the railway, aged 37, and his son James, a scholar, aged 8. Nancy was listed as born in Lancaster, Jane was born in Preston, George Wilson, was born in Inglewhite, Thomas Cowburn was born in Bamber Bridge, Thomas Walmsley was born in Walton, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. On the night of the 1861 census Ann Gardner, a widow, aged 70, was living at 6 Nile Street, Preston with her daughter Jane, a cotton weaver, aged 30, and three grandchildren, Alice Wilson, a cotton weaver, aged 20; Martha Coubin, a cotton weaver, aged 19; and William Coubin, a cotton weaver, aged 15. The surname Coublin was actually Cowburn. In this census Ann is listed as born in Preston and the rest of the family were listed as born in Lancaster. Ann "Nancy" (Mozier) Gardner died five years later. Ann Gardner, the widow of William Gardner, a victualler, died at 3 Water Street, Preston on 16 Oct 1866 and was buried in a public grave, D-1, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 76 years. She died of bronchitis, and her death was registered by (her daughter) Alice Wright, of 45 Lancaster Road, who was present at the death. There was no death notice published. Note: The John Gardner living with William and Nancy in 1841 may have been their eldest son, who was born in Lancaster in 1812, and would have been 28 at the time of the census. |
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Ann GAVIN: Ann Gavin, of High Street, who was born in about 1775, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Mar 1849, aged 73 years. There was no death notice published. Ann was the widow of John Gavin, a pipe maker. That much is certain. The following is not as certain, but is based on the available records. I believe that Ann Gavin's husband John was the man listed in the 1810 Catholic census of Preston as John Gaving (sic), living in High Street, Preston. Also at that address were Catherine, Bryan, and Winifred Gaving. None of their ages were recorded, so it is impossible to know how these people were related. It appears that John Gavin married the following year. John Gavin and Nancy Crumbleholme, both of Preston, were married on 4 Nov 1811 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Brocklebank, Curate, and the witnesses were John Taylor and Mary Leach. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the register with an X. John and Nancy were married during the period for which the St Wilfrid's records are missing, 22 Feb 1803 to 1 Jan 1813, so there is no way to know if they also had a Catholic marriage ceremony. John Gavin would have been about 41 and Ann Crumbleholme about 36 when they married, and this may have been the second marriage for both. I can find no record of an earlier marriage for John, but suspect that Ann was the widow of William Crumbleholme. William Crombleholme and Nancy Coup, both of Goosnargh, were married on 12 Jun 1797 at St Mary the Virgin Chapel in Goosnargh. They were married after Banns by Joshua Southward, Minister, and the witnesses were Henry Grimbalston and John Coup. Nancy Coup and John Coup signed the marriage register with an X. William and Nancy Crumbleholme had at least five children, beginning with Thomas, who was baptized on 19 Dec 1797 at St Francis, Hill Chapel, in Goosnargh, with sponsors Richard and Mary Mason. He was followed by Richard, who was baptized on 21 Aug 1799 at the same chapel, with sponsors John Coup and Catherine Forrest; then John, who was born on 22 Jul 1801 and was baptized the same day at St Mary and St Michael Catholic Church in Bonds, Garstang, with sponsors John Horrabin and Ellen Grayson; and Mary, who was born on 21 Mar 1803 and was baptized the same day at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Brindle, with sponsors Henry Smith and Sarah Waddiker. Their fifth child, Lewis, was apparently born in Preston in about 1806, during the period for which the St Wilfrid's records are missing. Ann's husband apparently died before 1810, and may have been the William Crumbleholme who died on 1 Oct 1806 was buried two days later in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, aged 27 years. Death Notice: "DIED...On Wednesday se'nnight, Mr. William Crumbleholme, aged 27; who has been for some years employed in the warehouse of Messrs. Horrocks and Co., Preston." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 11 Oct 1806 As noted above, John Gavin was living in High Street at the time of the 1810 Catholic Census, and in that same census Ann Crumbleholme, by then apparently a widow, was also living in High Street. Ann Crumbleholm, m (mother) was listed with Thomas, aged 12, John, Mary, and Lewis. Richard, who would have been about 10, was not listed in the census. After Ann married John Gavin they went on to have three children, all baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Ann, who was baptized on 16 Jan 1814, with sponsors Barnabas Gavan and Mary Leach. She was followed by Winifred, who was baptized on 11 Aug 1816, with sponsors Barnabas and Winifred Gavan; and Joseph, who was baptized on 25 Oct 1818, with sponsors were Barnabas and Winifred Gavin. (unnamed) GAVIN: If my suspicions are correct, Ann's second husband John died about eight months before the birth of their son Joseph, and was the person buried on 14 Feb 1818, aged 47 years. That person's first name was not recorded, but the age fits, and it is the only adult Gavin burial that I can find in the right period. Further, John Gavin is not listed at the High Street address, or elsewhere in Preston, in the 1820 Catholic census. In that census Bryan Ganen (sic), aged 61 is listed at 36 High Street with Winifrid, aged 52; Adam, aged 43, and Winifrid, aged 2. I suspect that the census was mis transcribed and that Adam is actually Ann Gavin, and that Winifred is her daughter, who would have been about 3 years old. I can find no record of Ann's other children, and no record of there ever having been an Adam Gavin in Preston during that time period. Bryan Gavin, who would have been born in about 1758, died the following year and was buried at St John's Parish Church on 28 Jun 1821. The burial register records that he was aged 63 years, lived in High Street, Preston, and was a Papist (Catholic). Death Notice: "DIED...On Tuesday last, Mr. Brian Gavin, of Preston, rope maker." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 30 Jun 1821 On the night of the 1841 census Ann Gavin, a housekeeper, aged c. 65, was living in Agnes Street, Preston with her daughter Winifrida (sic), a cotton weaver, aged c. 20. Also staying with them was Martha Hall, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20; Joseph Leach, a cotton weaver, aged c. 40, and Robert Johnson, a cotton weaver, aged c. 30. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Although living in Agnes Street in 1841, Ann returned to High Street by 1849, where she died in 1849. Her son Richard Crumbleholme was also living in High Street at the time of his burial in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 5 Feb 1832, aged 32 years; and her daughter Mary (Crumbleholme) Lyon, the wife of James Lyon, was living in High Street when she buried her infant son John Lyon in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 31 Jan 1833. At the time of the 1851 census Winnifred Gavin, an unmarried cotton weaver, aged 34, was living at 5 St Mary's Street South, Preston. Staying with her was a lodger - and possible relative - Agnes Crombleholme, an unmarried cotton weaver, aged 20. Both ladies were born in Preston. Winifred was married two years later. Edward Gardner, a bachelor, aged 43, a power loom weaver, of 11 Walker Street, the son of Mary Gardner, of Durham, and Winifred Gavin, a spinster, aged 38, a power loom weaver, of St Mary's Street North, the daughter of John and Ann Gavin, deceased, were married on 16 Jul 1853 at St Augustine's Catholic Church in Preston. They were married by Edward Swarbrick and the witnesses were Joseph Rigby of Oxford Street, and Nancy Latus of Fox Street. At the time of the 1861 census Edward Gardner, a cotton weaver, aged 53, was living at 5 St Mary's Street North, Preston with his wife Winifred, a cotton weaver, aged 45. Staying with them was an unmarried visitor, Ann Lyon, aged 27. Edward was listed as born in Garstang, Winifred was born in Preston, and Ann Lyon was born in Bolton. This is the last record I can find of Edward and Winifred. Note: The name Gavin was often spelled Gavan in various records and the name Crumbleholme was sometimes spelled Crombleholme, which is the more common spelling today. |
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The Family of Francis and Jane GILLETT: Francis Gillat (sic) and Jane Wilson, both of Lytham, were married at St Cuthbert's Parish Church in Lytham on 28 Jan 1760. They were married after Banns by Christopher Whitwell, and the witnesses were Thomas Winstanley and Mary Wilson. The bride and both witnesses signed the register with an X. Francis and Jane started their married life in the neighbourhood of Lytham, where they baptized seven children at St Peter's Catholic Church, beginning with William, who was baptized on 24 Aug 1761, with sponsors Thomas Woods and Ann Wilson. William was followed by Richard, who was baptized on 2 May 1765, with sponsors Charles Gillet and Bibiana Parker; then Catherine, who was baptized on 7 Jan 1768, with sponsors Richard Parker and Mary Wilson; and John, who was baptized in March 1770, with sponsors James Bonney and Bridget Parker. The exact date of his baptism was not recorded. John did not survive infancy was buried on 12 Apr 1772 in the churchyard at St Cuthbert's Church in Lytham. His age was not recorded but he was listed as the son of Francis Gillet. Francis and Jane's fifth child was Elizabeth, who was baptized on 5 Sep 1772, with sponsors Robert Swarbrick and Ellen Cookson. She was followed by Mary, who was baptized on 5 Mar 1777, with sponsors William Davis and Martha Wilson; and Margaret, who was baptized on 25 Aug 1779, with sponsors James Postlewhite and Alice Wilson. Perhaps in an effort to outwardly conform, six of Francis and Jane's children were also baptized at St Cuthbert's Parish Church. William was baptized on 24 Aug 1761, Richard was baptized on 9 May 1765; Catherine was baptized on 8 Jan 1768; John, who according to the baptism register was born on 8 Mar 1770; Betty, who was baptized on 5 Sep 1772; and Margaret, who was baptized on 30 Dec 1779. I cannot find a Church of England baptism for their daughter Mary. Francis and Jane's daughter Elizabeth died in infancy and was buried on 8 Jul 1780 in the churchyard at St Cuthbert's Church. Her age was not recorded but she was listed as the daughter of Francis Gillet. She would have been 7 years old. James Snape, the son of William Snape, and Catherine Gillet, the daughter of Francis Gillet, were married on 6 Jan 1791 at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lytham, witnessed by Richard Gillet and Ann Snape. They were married "officially" in the Parish Church four days later. James Snape and Catherine Gillet, both of Lytham, were married on 10 Jan 1791 at St Cuthbert's Church. They were married after Banns by John Gibson, Minister, and the witnesses were Grace Salthouse and Thomas Miller. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. Francis and Jane's son William was married in about 1800 (see below), and sometime before 1802 Francis and Jane moved to Preston, where their daughter Mary was married. James Wilcock and Mary Gillet, both of Preston, were married on 18 Jan 1802 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Thomas Saul, Curate, and the witnesses were Ann Miller and Richard Gillet. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Mary's father died five years later. Francis Gillett died in Preston and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 5 May 1807, aged 72 years. His surname was spelled Gellet in the burial register. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists Jane Gillat (sic) living in Mount Street with Richard. Their ages were not recorded in the census but Jane would have been about 77 and Richard would have been about 45. Jane (Wilson) Gillett died seven years later. Jane Gillett died on 25 Apr 1817 and was buried the following day in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, aged 84 years. Her surname was spelled Gillott in the burial register, which notes that she was a Papist (Catholic). Death Notice: "DIED...On the 25th ult...Mrs. Jane Gillot, of Preston, aged 84." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 3 May 1817 The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists Richard Gillett, aged 55, living at 35 Mount Street, where he died nine years later. Richard GILLETT: Richard Gillett, of Mount Street, who was born in 1765, died on 14 Apr 1829 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 63 years. The burial transcript does not record the exact date of his burial, but it would have been within a day or two of his death. There was no death notice published. Richard Gillett, a shoemaker, of Preston, wrote his will on 7 Aug 1826 appointing his brother, William Gillett, shoemaker, of Preston, and James Norris, brush maker, of Preston, as his Executors. He directed that his cottage house, garden and premises in Mount Street, as well as all of his household goods and furniture be sold as soon as convenient after his death and, after paying his debts and funeral expenses, the residue of his estate was to be divided equally between his brother William Gillett, and his sisters Mary Wilcock and Catherine Snape.
Richard signed his own name to the will, which was witnessed by James Newsham, James Rigby, and William Winstanley. The Will was proved on 19 Apr 1829, with a valued under £200. Note 1: The family's surname was spelled Gillet in most of the Lytham records and Richard's surname was spelled Gillat throughout his Will. |
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The Family of William and Mary GILLETT: Francis and Jane's son William Gillett married a woman called Mary in about 1800, but I cannot find any record of their marriage. Although they both seem to have been from Lytham, they were not married at the parish church there. They appear to have had at least seven children, but I can only find the baptism records for the youngest three, all baptized at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lytham, where their surname was spelled Gillat. Helena (Ellen) Gillat was baptized on 17 Sep 1815, with sponsors Robert and Susanna Nixon. She was followed by the first of two daughters they called Catherine, who was baptized on 1 Jan 1817, with sponsors James and Catherine Snape. She did not survive infancy and was buried on 9 Feb 1817 in the churchyard at St Cuthbert's Parish Church in Lytham. The following year William and Mary had their last known child, a second daughter they called Catherine, who was baptized on 24 Oct 1818, with the same sponsors, James and Catherine Snape. Catherine Snape was the former Catherine Gillett, William's married sister. Sometime after 1818 William and Mary moved to Preston, and the 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists William Gillat, aged 60, living in Birkett's Place with Mary, aged 55, and six children, Margaret, aged 19; Richard, aged 15; Matthew, aged 13; Nancy, aged 11; Ellen, aged 4; and Catherine, aged 2. Mary Gillett died two years later. Mary Gillett, of Birket's Place, who was born on about 1775, was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 17 Apr 1822, aged 47 years. Her daughter Catherine died nine years later. Catherine GILLETT: Catherine Gillet (sic), of Friday Street, who was born in 1818, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 5 Nov 1829, aged 11 years. The burial transcript recorded her age as 13 years. Her father survived her but just five years. William GILLETT: William Gillett, of Friday Street, who was born in Lytham in 1761, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 24 Feb 1834, aged 73 years. There was no death notice published. Note 1: William Gillett was a shoemaker, like his younger brother Richard, but neither man was listed in the early Preston trade directories, so may have been shoemakers working for someone else. Note 2: William and Mary's daughter Ellen married Cuthbert Fairclough on 31 Oct 1839 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. Ellen (Gillett) Fairclough died on 3 Nov 1842 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 26 years. |
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The Family of John and Elizabeth GILLETT: John Gillett, a bachelor, and Elizabeth Elliott, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 31 Jan 1835 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Moorby and Ellen Gillett. The bride and Ellen Gillett signed the register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES. On Saturday last...Mr. John Gillett to Miss Elizabeth Elliott;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 7 Feb 1835 It would seem that John and Elizabeth's marriage would have been a matter of some urgency, as their first child was born five months later. Alice Gillett was born on 27 May 1835 and was baptized three days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors James Turner and Margaret Gillett. She was followed by Mary, who was born on 1 Jul 1838 and was baptized seven days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Thomas and Isabella Gillett. Their third child did not survive infancy. Ellen GILLETT: Ellen Gillet (sic) was born on 18 Jul 1840 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel seven days later, with sponsors John Swift and Mary Bell. Ellen's birth does not appear to have been registered. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 9 May 1841, aged 9 months, where her abode was recorded as Bridge Street. John and Elizabeth seems to have avoided the census takers in 1841, when they may have been living in Kirkham, where their fourth known child, a second daughter they called Ellen, was born. She was born on 15 Apr 1842 in Kirkham and was baptized nine days later at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Kirkham, with sponsors James Wilding and Maria Ball. The family's stay in Kirkham was brief, as Ellen died in Preston later that same year. Ellen Gillett, the daughter of John Gillett, a weaver, died on 22 Jul 1842, aged 13 weeks. She died on "inward fits", and her death was registered by her father, John Gillett, of 2 Water Street. She was not buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery or in the churchyards of either St Ignatius Catholic Church, or St John's Parish Church. She may have been buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, but their early burial register is apparently missing. John and Elizabeth's fifth known child was John, who was born on 17 Jun 1843 and was baptized at St Augustine's Church eight days later, with sponsors Henry Hughes and Mary Turner. He too did not survive infancy. John Gillett, the son of John Gillett, a weaver, died on 9 Aug 1843, aged 7 weeks. He died of "small pox without previous vaccination", and his death was registered by Fanny Newton, of 24 Stanley Street, who was present at the death. He too was probably buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Church. On the night of the 1851 census John Gillett, a power loom weaver, aged 41, was living at 16 George Street, Preston with his wife Betsy, a power loom weaver, aged 38, and two children, Alice, a power loom weaver, aged 16; and Mary, a power loom weaver aged 13. John was listed as having been born in Kirkham, and his wife and daughters were born in Preston. Their sixth known child was born two years later. Mary Ann Gillett was born on 14 May 1853 and was baptized the following day at St Augustine's Church, with sponsors John Fellows and Elizabeth Shaw. She also died in infancy. Mary Ann Gillett, the daughter of John Gillett, a weaver, died on 20 Jul 1853 at Hopwood Street, aged 2 months. She died of marasmus (a severe form of malnutrition), and her death was registered by Betty Gillet, of Hopwood Street, who was present at the death. Like her siblings, she was probably buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Church. John and Elizabeth's daughter Alice was married in 1856. William Watson and Alice Gillett were married on 28 Dec 1856 at St Ignatius Catholic Church. They were married by Richard Cooper, and the witnesses were James Watson and Elizabeth Ryding. John and Elizabeth's last known child was Robert, who was born on 24 Mar 1859 and was baptized at St Ignatius' Catholic Church three days later, with sponsors Thomas Stringfellow and Ann Woodacre.
I suspect that John and Elizabeth's marriage broke down after 1859 and I cannot find him in any later census. By 1861 Elizabeth was living with her daughter and son-in-law. On the night of the 1861 census William Watson, a self actor in a cotton mill, aged 27, was living at 13 Newton Street, Preston with his wife Alice, a cotton weaver, aged 25, and two children, Mary, aged 2; and John, aged 4 months. Living with them was Elizabeth Gillet, a house servant, aged 49, and her son Robert, aged 2. William was listed as born in Much Hoole, Alice was born in Fishwick, Elizabeth was born in Preesall, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. At the time of the 1871 census Elizabeth Gillet, widow, a housekeeper, aged 56, was living at 10 Hopwood Street, Preston with her son Robert, a cotton creeler, aged 12. Living with them as boarders were William Carter, an unemployed engine tenter, aged 38; and his wife Sarah, a cotton weaver, aged 40. In this census Elizabeth was listed as born in Preston. Although she was listed as a widow, I can find no record of her husband's death between 1861 and 1871. Sometime after 1871 Elizabeth and Robert left Preston, and on the night of the 1881 census Elizabeth Gillet, a widow, aged 65, was living at 8 Water Street, Ince in Makerfield, near Wigan with her unmarried son Robert, a coal miner, aged 21. Elizabeth died five years later. Elizabeth (Elliott) Gillett, of Water Street, the widow of John Gillett, died on 23 Aug 1886, and was buried in grave C-392 in a Catholic section of Ince-in-Makerfield Cemetery, aged 73 years. After his mother's death Robert moved to Wigan, where he lived for many years. He married his lodger, Annie Bibby, in Wigan in 1891 and they had ten children, all born in Wigan. The family moved for a time to Chorley, and at the time of the 1921 census Robert Gillett, a retired coal miner, aged 62, was living at 8 Aldred Street, Chorley with Annie, aged 54, and five of their children, Henry, a miner, aged 25; William, a miner, aged 21; Mary, a cotton spinner, aged 18; Marion, a frame tenter, aged 16; and Ellen, a part timer, aged 13. Robert was listed as born in Preston, and the rest of the family were born in Wigan. Annie (Bibby) Gillett died in Chorley in 1928 and, sometime later, Robert returned to the Wigan area, where he died seven years later. Robert Gillett, of 15 Viaducts, died on 13 Sep 1935 and was buried in grave C-472 in a Catholic section of Ince-in-Makerfield Cemetery, aged 73 years. Note 1: An Ellen Gillett's birth was registered in Lytham in 1840 but I have confirmed that she was the child of another couple. Note 2: In the 1861 census William and Alice Watson's surname was transcribed as Walton. |
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The Family of John and Mary GILLETT: John Gillet, of Kirkham, and Mary Rainford, of Weeton, were married on 11 Nov 1805 at St Michael's Parish Church in Kirkham. They were married after Banns by John Stephenson, Curate, and the witnesses were James Miller and Thomas Comstive. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. John and Mary baptized seven children at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, known as "The Willows", in Kirkham, beginning with Isa. (Isabella), who was born on 25 [blank] 1807 and was baptized the following day, the daughter of Jo: and Mar. Gillet of Wray Green. The sponsor was Ellen Gillet. She was followed by Margaret, who was born on 31 Aug 1808 and was baptized the same day, with sponsors William Ainsworth and Mary Lever; then Jane, who was born on 18 Jul 1812 and was baptized the following day, with sponsors Thomas and Ann Singleton; Ellen, who was baptized on 30 Mar 1814, with sponsors John Baines and Ellen Swarbreck; Ann, who baptized in Jan 1816, with sponsors John Nickson and Mary Ainsworth; Thomas, who was born on 30 Jul 1818 and was baptized on 1 Aug 1818, with sponsors Edward Ainsworth and Jane Lever; and Alice, who was born on 30 Aug 1820 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors John Nickson and Ann Morris. John and Mary's eighth and last known child was baptized at St Anne's Catholic Church on Westby. George Gillet was born on 4 Jan 1823 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors John and Margaret Whiteside. Sometime after George's birth the family moved for a time to Preston, when John Gillett died. John GILLETT: John Gillet (sic), of Primrose Hill, who was born in about 1777, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 Jun 1834, aged 56 years. There was no death notice published. His widow remarried almost exactly one year later. George Bell, a widower, and Mary Gillett, a widow, both of Preston, were married on 6 Jun 1835 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were John Wright and Elizabeth Green. The bride and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. George Bell was a widower with a large family, and one of his daughters was listed as living at Primrose Hill when she was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 9 Oct 1831. George and Mary Bell eventually moved Farington, near Longton, where Mary's son died. George GILLETT: George Gillet, the son of Mary and the late John Gillet, a weaver, died in Farington on 4 Apr 1838, and his body was brought back to Preston for burial in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in April 1838, aged 16 years. He died of convulsions and his death was registered by his mother Mary Bell, of Farrington. The burial transcript records the date of burial as 1 Apr 1838, three days before he died - so is an obvious transcription error. He was probably buried on the 7th. John and Mary's eldest daughter was living in Farington, perhaps with her mother and stepfather, at the time of her death. Isabella GILLETT: Isabella Gillet, a spinster, died in Farington of consumption on 26 Feb 1841 and her body was brought to Preston for burial in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 34 years. Her death was registered by George Bell, of Farington, who was in attendance. There was no death notice published. Isabella's death certificate records her date of death as 26 Feb, but the burial transcripts record her date of burial as 25 Feb - the day before she died. George Bell registered her death on 27 Feb, and it would have been highly unusual (and possibly illegal) to bury someone before their death was registered. Secondly, the burial transcripts record Isabella's age as 20 years, but according to the death certificate she was aged 34 years. On the night of the 1841 census George Bell, a dresser, aged c. 55, was living in Farington with Elizabeth (sic), a weaver, aged c. 45, and George's five children, Ellen, a weaver, aged c. 20; William, a spinner, aged c. 15; Margaret, a weaver, aged c. 15; Peter, a piecer, aged c. 15; and George, a weaver, aged 14. Staying with them was Ellen Mercer, a weaver, aged c. 30; Elizabeth Howarth, a weaver, aged c. 20; and Ralph Rose, a creeler, aged 14. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. George Bell died four years later. George Bell, of Farington, who was born in about 1774, died in Farrington and his body was brought to Preston for burial in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 17 May 1845, aged 70 years. There was no death notice published. Three years after George's death, Mary married for the third time. John Atherton, a widower, aged 48, a labourer, of Grosvenor Street, the son of the late Thomas and Mary Atherton, and Mary Bell, a widow, aged 64, of Charlotte Street, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Rainford, were married on 17 Sep 1848 at St Augustine's Catholic Church in Preston. They were married by Thomas Cookson, and the witnesses were Nicholas and Betty Slater, both of Lancaster Lane.
At the time of the 1851 census John Atherton, a farm labourer, aged 50, was living at 1 Grosvenor Street, Preston with his wife Mary, a cotton weaver, aged 67, and two of his children, Margaret, a cotton weaver, aged 18; and William, a piecer, aged 14. John was listed as born in Auston, Mary was born in Weeton, and Margaret and William were born in Chorley. It seems that John and Mary's marriage was not a success, and by 1861 they were living apart. On the night of the 1861 census Mary Atherton, married, a retired cotton weaver, aged 77, was living as a lodger at 1 Ward Street, Preston, the home of Mary Moss. She was listed as born in Weeton. Mary (Rainford) Gillett-Bell-Atherton died two years later. Mary Atherton, who was born in about 1784, died in the workhouse and was buried on 17 Oct 1863 in a public grave, D-232, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 79 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Mary Atherton, Workhouse, aged 79;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 24 Oct 1863 Note: When Jane Gillett was baptized in 1812 her parents were described as of "Trayles-moorside", but in all other instances they were described as being of Wray Green. |
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The Family of William and Isabella GOODIER: William Goodacre (sic), and Isabel Worthington, both of Preston, were married on 8 Oct 1813 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Isaac Smith, Curate, and the witnesses were Stephen and Ann Thompson. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. William and Isabella baptized six children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Joseph, who was baptized Joseph Goodear on 26 Nov 1815, with sponsors John Catterall and Sarah Alton. He was followed by Richard, who was baptized on 19 Jul 1818, with sponsors John Catteral and Mary Thompson; then the first of two daughters they called Elizabeth, who was baptized Elizabeth Goodear on 11 Feb 1821, with sponsors William Conroy and Elizabeth Adams. She died in infancy, before 1825, but I have been unable to locate the record of her burial. William and Isabella's fourth child was William, who was baptized William Goodear on 22 Sep 1822, with sponsors Thomas Waterhouse and Elizabeth Adams. He was followed by the second daughter they called Elizabeth, who was baptized Elizabeth Goodear on 6 Mar 1825, with sponsors William Brown and Elizabeth Goodear. She died not survive infancy: Elizabeth Goodier, of Bridge Street, was buried on 23 Oct 1827 in the churchyard at St Peter's Church in Preston. The burial register recorded her age as "infant" and made note that she was a Papist (Catholic). William and Isabella's sixth child was George, who was baptized George Goodear on 9 Mar 1828, with sponsors John and Rachel Bambur. He also died in infancy: George Goodier, of Bridge Street, was buried on 12 Jan 1830 in the churchyard at St Peter's Church, aged 2 years. The burial register records that he was a Papist. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list William Goodier, a blast tenter, living at 18 Bridge Street. William and Isabella may have had seventh child, but there is a bit of a mystery surrounding this child. For reasons I can't yet explain, some members of the Goodier family seem to have also used the surname Diggles. I initially thought that this may have stemmed from the marriage of Mary Goodear, a widow, to Joseph Diggles, a bachelor, who were married on 19 Sep 1818 at St John's Parish Church. However, I later found John O Diggles/Goodear listed in the 1810 Catholic census of Preston, living in Syke Hill with Mary. Their ages were not recorded. So, did William and Isabella sometimes use the surname Diggles? Elizabeth GOODIER: Elizabeth Diggles, alias Goodear was born on 24 Feb 1836, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel four days later. She was the daughter of William and Isabella Diggles, and the sponsors were Edward Wairing (sic) and Ann Myerscough. This may be the Elizabeth Goodier, an infant, of Starch Houses, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Feb 1837, eleven days after William Goodier was buried from the same address. William GOODIER Sr: William Goodiar (sic), of Starch Houses, who was born in about 1794, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 22 Jan 1837, aged 42 years. Isabella (Worthington) Goodier remarried a year after her husband's death. Thomas Woodruffe, a widower, of full age, a weaver, of 5 Starch Houses, Preston, the son of Robert Woodruffe, a weaver, and Isabella Goodier, a widow, of full age, a weaver, of 3 Starch Houses, the daughter of Richard Worthington, a farmer, were married on 26 Feb 1838 at St Leonard's Chapel in Walton-le-Dale. They were married by Robert Hornby, and the witnesses were William Atherton and James Tomlison. Thomas and Isabella both signed the marriage register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Monday, the 26th ult., at Walton le-Dale, Mr. Thomas Woodruff to Miss (sic) Isabella Goodier, both of the Starch Houses, in this town. He had been four weeks a disconsolate widower, - a delay which probably would not have taken place, but that the new Marriage Act requires three weeks' notice." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 10 Mar 1838 At the time of their marriage Thomas was a widower with at least seven children. He and Isabella had one child together. Joseph Woodruff was born on 14 Apr 1839 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel seven days later, with sponsors Jane and Ellen Woodruff, and on the night of the 1841 census Thomas Woodruff, a weaver, aged c. 40, was living in Starch Houses, Preston with Isabella, aged c. 45, and eight children, John, aged c. 15; Ellen, aged c. 15; Robert, aged 14; Catherine, aged 11; Mary, aged 9; Edward, aged 6; James, aged 4; and Joseph, aged 2. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Thomas' first wife Elizabeth and at least one of their children were buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, and more information on the Woodruff family will be included under their surname. Note: William and Isabella's first child, Joseph, may have been the Joseph Goodear (sic) who was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 2 Jan 1816, age 1. The burial register noted that he was a Papist. The Family of Richard and Nancy GOODIER: William and Isabella's son Richard Goodier, a bachelor, of full age, a mechanic, of Starch Houses, the son of the late William Goodier, a fire tenter, and Nancy Whiteside, a spinster, of full age, a weaver, of Fylde Road, the daughter of William Whiteside, a mechanic, were married on 17 Jan 1841 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married by J.C. Whish, Curate, and the witnesses were Richard and William Whiteside. Richard and Nancy both signed the marriage register with an X. At the time of the 1841 census Richard Goodier, a grinder in a cotton card room, aged c. 20, was living in Fylde Street, Preston with Nancy, aged c. 20. Living with them was William Goodier, an apprentice mechanic, aged c. 15. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their first child was born the following year. William Goodier was born on 23 Jan 1842 and was baptized on 30 Jan 1842 at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston, with sponsors John Woodroffe and Elizabeth Bradley. He was followed by Richard, who was born on 27 Aug 1843 and was baptized Richard Goodyear at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 24 Sep 1843, with one sponsor, Elizabeth Leaming. In each case their mother's name was recorded as Ann in the baptism registers. Richard and Nancy's third child did not survive infancy. Ann "Nancy" GOODIER: Nancy Goodier was born on 29 Jan 1845 and was baptized Ann Goodear at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 2 Feb 1845, with sponsors Joseph Dewhurst and Alice Parkinson. She died at age 21 months and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery under the name Nancy Goodhier on 19 Oct 1846, just eight days after her older brother. William GOODIER (2): William Goodier, of Chapel Street, who was born in 1842, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 11 Oct 1846, aged 4 years. Richard and Nancy's fourth child was Isabella, who was born in Feb 1848 and was baptized on 13 Feb 1848, with one sponsor, Harriet Holden. Isabella's date of birth was difficult to read but may have been 11 Feb. She was followed by a second child they called William, who was born on 12 Oct 1849 and was baptized William Goodhier at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors John Smith and Rebecca Clayson. On the night of the 1851 census Richard Goodier, a grinder and glazier, aged 33, was living in Starch Houses, Preston with his wife Nancy, at home, aged 35, and three children, Richard, aged 7; Elizabeth (Isabella), aged 3; and William, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Preston. The three children were listed as "school boy", but it's unlikely that 1 year old William would have been attending school. Richard and Nancy had one more child while living in Preston, a daughter called Ellen, who was born on 24 Oct 1852 and was baptized Ellen Goodair at St Wilfrid's Chapel the same day, with one sponsor, Margaret Taylor. Her parents' names were recorded as Richard and Alice in the baptism transcripts. Sometime after Ellen's birth the family moved to Blackburn, where their seventh child was born. John Thomas Whiteside Goodier was born and died in 1855, but I have been unable to locate the record of his baptism or burial. His birth was registered in Blackburn in the first quarter of 1855 and his death was registered in Blackburn in the third quarter of that year. Richard and Nancy's eighth and last child was born two years later and was, for some reason, baptized in a Church of England church. Nancy Goodier was born on 2 Nov 1857 and was baptized on 27 Dec 1857 at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Blackburn. The baptism register records that she was the daughter of Richard Goodier, a grinder, and his wife Nancy, of Back Union Street. At the time of the 1861 census Richard Goodier, a machine grinder and glazier, aged 44, was living at 12 Havelock Street in Blackburn with Nancy, aged 48, and five children, Richard, a mechanic in a foundry, aged 18; Isabella, a cotton weaver, aged 13; William, a cotton weaver, aged 12; Ellen, a scholar, aged 9; and Nancy, a scholar, aged 3. They were all listed as born in Preston. Although the infant Nancy was listed as born in Preston, her birth was registered in Blackburn in 1857. Richard Sr died five years later. Richard Goodier, of 17 Great Bolton Road, the son of William Goodier, was buried on 23 Dec 1866 in the churchyard at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Blackburn, aged 47 years. Death Notice: "Deaths...Since our last: Richard Goodier, Great Bolton Road, aged 47 years;" Published in the Blackburn Standard, Wed., 2 Jan 1867 Sometime after Richard's death Nancy went into the Workhouse, and on the night of the 1871 census Nancy Goodier, widow, a housekeeper, aged 58, was an inmate at the Blackburn Union Workhouse, where her birthplace was recorded as Preston. She died in the workhouse eight years later. Ann "Nancy" Goodier, the daughter of William and Nancy Whiteside, who was born on 22 Nov 1815 and was baptized four days later at St John's Parish Church in Preston, died in Blackburn and was buried on 16 Jul 1879 in a public grave, U-6404, in a Church of England section of Blackburn Cemetery, aged 60 years. The burial register records that she was the "relict of Richard", and died in the workhouse. Death Notice: "Deaths...GOODIER - Nancy Goodier, Workhouse, 60." Published in the Blackburn Standard, Sat., 19 Jul 1879 Note 1: William Goodier Sr may have been the William Goodear who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 25 Aug 1793. He was the son of William and Elizabeth Goodear, and the sponsors were Thomas Banks and (blank) Rawcliffe. Note 2: William and Isabella's son William Jr, a bachelor, aged 19, a grinder, of High Street, the son of the late William Goodier, a machine maker, and Mary Hargreaves, a spinster, aged 19, of New Street, the daughter of John Hargreaves, an innkeeper, were married on 26 May 1842 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married by C. Richson, Curate, and the witnesses were Richard and Nancy Goodier. All four signed the marriage register with an X. William and Mary had eight children, all baptized at St John's Parish Church, so it would appear that William Jr had left the Catholic faith. Note 3: In 1861 Ancestry.com has indexed the family under the surname Eodier. |
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The Family of John and Catherine GOODIER: John Goodear (sic) and Catherine Jarret, both of Preston, were married on 31 Jan 1816 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Towne, Curate, and the witnesses were Elizabeth Goodear and George Riley. The bride, groom and Elizabeth Goodear signed the marriage register with an X. It would appear that Catherine was pregnant when they married, as their first child was born less than six months later. William Goodear was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 7 Jul 1816, with sponsors John Fishwic (sic) and Margaret Allen. He was followed by Ann, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 27 Sep 1818, with sponsors Richard Allan and Jane Parker. She was the last child they had together. John GOODIER: John Goodier died sometime between 1818 and 1821, and I believe that he was the John Goodear (sic) buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 Dec 1819, with no age or abode recorded. We know he died before June 1821, when Catherine's third child was born. Robert Goodear was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 3 Jun 1821, with sponsors John Cuerden and Jane Laurenson. The baptism entry records that he was the son of Catherine Goodear, but the father was not named. A little more than a year later Catherine remarried. Catherine (Jarret) Goodear married George Osbaldeston on 24 Aug 1822 at St John's Parish Church in Preston, and had five more children, one of whom, Matthew Osbaldeston, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in 1837. |
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The Family of James and Mary GOULD: James Gould, a soldier, and Mary Felley, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 20 Feb 1781 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Joseph Southward, Curate, and the witnesses were John Salter and Harry Barns. Mary's surname was spelled Fellon in the register, but she signed her own name and spelled in Felley. James and Mary made their home in Preston and baptized nine children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, where their surname was spelled Gold at each baptism. Their first child was John, who was baptized on 21 Dec 1783, with sponsors Thomas Aubin and Jane Rigby. He died in infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church in Preston on 13 Jul 1785, where he was recorded in the burial register as John Gold, the son of James Gold, aged 1. James and Mary's second child was Mary, who was baptized on 7 Dec 1785, with sponsors Thomas Cowper and Mary Banks. She was followed by Elizabeth, who was baptized on 23 Feb 1787, with sponsors James Townsend and Elizabeth Allen; then Ann, who was baptized on 5 Dec 1788, with sponsors Henry and Mary Hubersty; and a second son they called John, who was baptized on 20 Apr 1791, with sponsors Joseph Holding and Mary Sharrock. He too died in infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Church on 10 Jun 1792. The burial register records that he was the son of James Gold, aged 1. James and Mary's sixth child was a third son they called John, who was baptized on 5 Jun 1793, with sponsors Robert Sherliker and Rose Ascroft. He was followed by Margaret, who was baptized on 29 Feb 1796, with sponsors Henry Smith and Elizaeth Goodear; then Jane, who was baptized on 22 Apr 1798, with sponsors John and Ann Bamber; and Catherine, who was baptized on 23 Mar 1800, with sponsors William Holden and Helen Hoghton. She also died in infancy and was buried on 25 Nov 1803 in the churchyard at St John's Church, where she was recorded in the burial register as Catherine Gould, the daughter of James Gould, aged 3. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists James Gould living in Back Lane with Mary, and six children, Mary, aged 23; Elizabeth, aged 22; Ann, aged 21; John, aged 16; Margaret, aged 14; and Jane, aged 12. The parents' ages were not recorded. Their daughter Ann was married Richard Myerscough later that year. James and Mary's son John was married in 1816 (see below) and at the time of the 1820 Catholic census of Preston James Gold (sic), aged 79, was living at 24 Bridge Street with Mary, aged 60, and four grown children, Mary, aged 30; Betty, aged 29; Margaret, aged 24; and Jane, aged 22. James died nine years later. James GOULD: James Gould, of Bridge Street, who was born in about 1751, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 11 Nov 1829, aged 78 years. His wife survived him by almost exactly two years. Mary GOULD (1): May Gould, of Simpson Street, who was born in about 1758, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 21 Nov 1831, aged 73 years. There was no death notice published. The Family of John and Ellen GOULD: John Gould and Ellen Hutchinson, both of Preston, were married on 21 Oct 1816 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Towne, Curate, and the witnesses were John Fishwick and James Hatch. The bride, groom and John Fishwick signed the marriage register with an X. John and Ellen's first child was James, who was baptized James Goold at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 5 Jan 1817, with sponsors Richard Myerscough and Margaret Goold. His mother's name was incorrectly recorded as Margaret in the baptism transcripts. He was followed by Margaret, who was baptized Margaret Goold at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 11 Mar 1821, with sponsors Henry Hothersall and Dorothy Birchall. Their third and last known child did not survive infancy. Mary GOULD (2): Mary Gould was baptized Mary Gold at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 2 Apr 1825. She was listed as the daughter of John and Helen Gold, and the sponsors were John Berry and Helen Turner. Mary lived about six years and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 Feb 1831, where her age was recorded as "infant", and her abode was Bridge Street. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list John Gould, a labourer, living at 27 Simpson Street, the address given when his mother died the year before, and on the night of the 1841 census John Gould, a labourer, aged c. 50, was living in Olive Street, Preston with Ellen, aged c. 45, and two grown children, James, a cotton spinner, aged c. 25; and Margaret, aged c. 20. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. John and Ellen's daughter was married the following year. Thomas Helm and Margaret Gold (sic) were married at St Mary's Parish Church in Penwortham in 1842 and James Hutchinson Gold (sic) married Hannah Fogg in the same church in 1846. Unfortunately, a fire in the church on Tuesday, 6 Jan 1857 destroyed the original parish registers and the Bishop's Transcripts do not cover this period. At the time of the 1851 census Thomas Helme, a cotton spinner, aged 29, was living at 20 Dawson Street, Preston with his wife Margaret, aged 30, and three children, John, aged 7; Eliza, a scholar, aged 5; and Henry, aged 2. Living with them, as lodgers, were Margaret's parents, John Gould, an agricultural labourer, aged 59, and Ellen Gould, aged 59. They were all listed as born in Preston. Ellen died seven years later. Ellen Gould, the wife of John Gould, a labourer, of Robert Street, was buried on 18 Apr 1858 in a public grave, J-70, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 66 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Ellen Gould, Robert-street, aged 66 years;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 24 Apr 1858 On the night of the 1861 census Richard Myerscough, a baker, aged 42, was living at 30 Brunswick Place, Preston with his wife Ann, aged 41, and five children, Robert, a scholar, aged 10; Ann, a scholar, aged 8; Thomas, a scholar, aged 6; Jane, a scholar, aged 4; and John, aged 1. Living with them as a boarder was John Gould, widower, a labourer, aged 67. With the exception of Ann, who was listed as born in Clifton, they were all listed as born in Preston. Richard Myerscough was John Gould's nephew, the son of his sister Ann (Gould) Myerscough. John Gould died six years later. John Gould died in the Woodplumpton Workhouse on 30 Mar 1867, aged 73 years, but I have been unable to locate his burial record. He was not buried in the churchyard in Woodplumpton, or in Preston Cemetery. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 30th ultimo, at the Workhouse, Woodplumpton, Mr. John Gould, labourer, aged 73." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 6 Apr 1867 |
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Mrs Alice GRADWELL: Alice Gradwell, of Hill Place, died on 5 Sep 1836 and was buried six days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 84 years. Her age was not recorded in the burial transcripts. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Monday last, aged 84, Mrs. Alice Gradwell, sister of Mr. John Gradwell, Terrace, Fishergate, much and deservedly respected." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 10 Sep 1836 This is rather confusing as both the burial record and the death notice refer to Alice as Mrs Alice Gradwell, but the death notice refers to her as the sister of John Gradwell. This could mean that she was married to someone with the same surname, or that she was actually John Gradwell's sister-in-law. A less likely possibility is that both records are mistaken, and she was actually Miss Alice Gradwell. The 1810 Catholic census lists an Alice Gradwell living in Dale Street, but did not record her age. The 1820 Catholic census lists an Alice Gradwell, aged 66, living at 4 Willow Street. Living with her was Margaret Brown, aged 28. Alice's brother, the John Gradwell of "Terrace, Fishergate" may have been the John Gradwell of Gradwell's Row, who died in 1837. |
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The Family of John and Jane GRADWELL: John Gradwell a threadmaker, and Jennet (Jane) West, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 23 Sep 1776 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by R. Andrews, Curate of Broughton, and the witnesses were William Machon and Richard Taylor. John and Jane both signed the marriage register with an X. They had been married in a Catholic ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel the previous day, where John's surname was spelled Gradal and Jane's name was recorded as Jenny West. John and Jane's first child was James, who was baptized James Gradal at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 4 Dec 1779, with sponsors Thomas Smythys and Margaret Sharples. He was followed by a child that was listed in the baptism transcripts as Joseph Gradal, but I am fairly certain that this was a transcription error and the child's name was actually John. He was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 1 Jan 1782, with sponsors Bernard Smith and Sarah Hubbert. I can find no record of the death of Joseph or any record of the baptism of their son John. Their third child was also baptized Joseph. He was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 13 Jul 1784, with sponsors Bernard Smith and Betty Banks. John and Jane's fourth child was baptized Joseph William at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 23 Mar 1789, with sponsors James Townsend and Mary Cuerden, but I suspect that another error was made and that the child's name was actually William. He was followed by Thomas, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 4 Jan 1792, with sponsors Richard Sharrock and Sarah Hoghton. Thomas died in infancy and was buried on 8 Apr 1792 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, where the burial register records that he was the son of John Gradwell. John and Jane's sixth, and apparently last, child was Catherine, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 1 Nov 1794, with sponsors Joseph Appleton and Alice Cowper. John and Jane's son Joseph married Elizabeth Pemberton at St John's Parish Church in 1808 (see below), and their son John married Mary Southworth in 1809 (see below). The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists John Gradwell living in Friargate with Jane, James, aged 29; William, aged 20; and Catherine, aged 16. John and Jane's son William married Margaret Cuerden on 4 Jul 1812 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by J. Harrison, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were Richard Chew and Catherine Gradwell. William, Margaret and Catherine all signed the marriage register with an X. John and Jane's daughter Catherine married Thomas Hodgson in 1814, and their son James married Alice Fazackerley in 1817 (see below). By 1820 John and Jane were living in Bridge Lane, Preston. Their married son William and his wife were living with them, as well as their married daughter Catherine and her family. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists John Gradwell, aged 64, living at 16 Bridge Lane with Jane, aged 67; William, aged 30; Margaret, aged 30; Thomas Hodgson, aged 28; Catherine Hodgson, aged 25; and their four children, James, aged 4; Catherine, aged 3; John, aged 2; and Mary, aged 1. This is the last record I can find of either William or Margaret Gradwell. They did not baptize any children in Preston, William was not listed in any of the Preston trade directories or the 1832 Preston electoral rolls, and neither he nor Margaret are listed in Preston in the 1841 census. I believe that they both died within a few years of the 1820 Catholic census. William GRADWELL: William Gradwell, who was born in about 1789, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 Nov 1824, aged 35 years. His abode was not recorded in the burial transcripts, there was no death notice published, and he did not leave a Will. Margaret GRADWELL: Margaret (Cuerden) Gradwell, like her husband, disappears from local records after 1820 and I believe that she was the Margaret Gradwell, of Marsh End, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 18 Dec 1825, aged 39 years. There was no death notice published, and she did not leave a Will. The 1822 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Thread Makers, John Gradwell, living in Friargate; and the 1828 Pigot's Directory lists, under Thread Manufacturers, Jas. Gradwell, living at 114 Friargate. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list John Gradwell Sr and James Gradwell, thread makers, living at 14 Marsh Lane; and John Gradwell Jr, a thread maker, living at 117 Friargate. Jane Gradwell died the following year. Jane GRADWELL (1): Jane (West) Gradwell, of Gradwell's Row, who was born in about 1751, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 1 May 1833, aged 81 years. The 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Thread Manufacturers, John, Joseph and James Gradwell, at 144 Friargate, although this may have been their business premises rather than their home address. The 1835 Preston electoral rolls list John Gradwell, of 14 Marsh Lane, as the owner of freehold houses in Bridge Lane, with Riley and others as tenants; and James Gradwell, at same address, as owner of a freehold house in Friargate, with Townson as tenant. John Gradwell Sr died two years later. John GRADWELL (1): John Gradwell, of Gradwells Row, who was born in about 1752, died on 11 Feb 1837 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Feb 1837, aged 84 years. John Gradwell wrote a Will appointing his sons, Joseph Gradwell and John Gradwell, and Robert Cowell as his Executors and Trustees. He first directed that his just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses be paid out of his personal estate, and from his Real Estate if the personal estate was not sufficient to cover the expenses. He left all of his household goods, furniture, beds and bedding, to his wife Jane for her use and enjoyment during her lifetime. After her death the Executors were to sell it all. (Note: Jane died before John, but after he wrote his Will) John owned several leasehold properties in Friargate Brow, including two messuages or dwellinghouses and buildings, and a weaving shop or maugh house and premises, which he directed to be distributed as follows: The premises known by the name Thatched House Tavern in Friargate Brow, then in the occupation of Joseph Townsend, he gave to his son James Gradwell. The messuage or dwellinghouse behind the Thatched House Tavern, then in the occupation of his son Joseph Gradwell, he gave to his son Joseph. The "former weaving shop now a maugh house" in Friargate Brow, in the occupation of James Townsend, he gave to his son John Gradwell. He gave all of his other real estate to his Executors, Upon Trust, that from the rents, receipts, and profits they were to pay 14 shillings a week to his wife Jane Gradwell during her lifetime. After her death, the monies, if not needed to settle his debts, were to be divided equally between his sons and daughter. John's other real estate included a messuage or dwellinghouse in Marsh Lane, eleven messuages or dwellinghouses in Gradwells Row, and a parcel of vacant land behind Gradwells Row with a pump, which were to be distributed as follows: The house in Marsh Lane and two houses in Gradwells Row, then in the occupation of Robert Baines and Joseph Riley, he gave to his son John Gradwell. Three other houses in Gradwells Row, in the occupation of Peter Pickering, John Crook and John Dawson, he gave to his daughter Catherine, the wife of Thomas Hodgson. Three other houses in Gradwells Row, in the occupation of Thomas Sutcliffe, Standish Cuerden and Arthur Fish, he gave to his son Joseph. Three other houses in Gradwells Row, in the occupation of John Shuttleworth and Richard Longworth (the other was presumably vacant), he gave to his son James. In addition, each of his four children were given a one fourth part of the vacant land behind Gradwells Row, and the use and enjoyment of the pump on that land, subject to each of them paying a portion of the ground rent for the property. The houses in Gradwells Row, the vacant land, and the house in Marsh Lane were to be independently valued and if it was found that one child's inheritance was of a greater value than the others, the Executors were to make up the difference from his personal estate. John Gradwell signed his Will with his mark and seal on 19 Sep 1832, witnesses by W. Walker, Joseph Riley, and Standish Curedale (sic).
On 31 July 1837, the Will of John Gradwell, late of Preston, Yeoman, who died on or about 11 February 1837, was proved to Joseph Gradwell, thread maker, and Robert Cowell, mechanic, the surviving Executors. His personal estate was valued at under £100. Note 1: John Gradwell's son John Jr died before three years before his father (see below). Note 2: The Thatched House Tavern is not listed in the Preston trade directories for 1822, 1828 or 1834 but the 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Retailers of Beer, Joseph Townsend, at 48 Friargate. He was also listed in the 1832 Preston electoral rolls as a chair maker at the same address. The Family of Joseph and Elizabeth GRADWELL: Joseph Gradwell and Elizabeth Pemberton, both of Preston, were married on 1 Feb 1808 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Myers, Curate, and the witnesses were John Gradwell and Francis Brakenbury. Unusually for this period, they all signed their own names in the marriage register. Joseph and Elizabeth 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 marriage ceremony, or what children they may have had before 1813, but we know from later records that they had at least three, Cicily, who was born in about 1809; John, born in about 1810; and Ann, born in about 1811. The first of their children to appear in the surviving St Wilfrid's baptism records was Lawrence, who was baptized on 12 Jun 1814, with sponsors William Pemberton and Ann Slater. He was followed by the first of two daughters they called Jane, who was baptized on 27 Feb 1816, with sponsors James and Margaret Gradwell; then William, who was baptized on 30 Oct 1817, with sponsors William and Elizabeth Cornthwaite; then the first of two daughters to be called Mary. Mary GRADWELL (1): Mary Gradwell was baptized on 26 May 1819, with sponsors Robert and Mary Pemberton. She lived less than a year and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 9 Dec 1819, aged 1 year. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists Joseph Gradwell, aged 35, living at 5 Hill Street with Eliza, aged 34, and six children, Cicily, aged 11; John, aged 10; Ann, aged 9; Lawrence, aged 6; Jane, aged 4; and William, aged 2. Their daughter Jane died later that year. Jane GRADWELL (2): Jane Gradwell, who was born in 1816, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Oct 1820, aged 4 years. At the time of their daughter's death, Joseph and Elizabeth would have been expecting the imminent arrival of their eighth known child, another daughter they called Jane, who was baptized just three days after they buried the first daughter they called Jane. She was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 31 Oct 1820, with sponsors Robert and Mary Pemberton. She was followed by another daughter they called Mary, who was baptized on 11 Apr 1822, with sponsors Joseph Townsend and Margaret Gradwell. The following year Joseph and Elizabeth lost another child. Jane GRADWELL (3): Jane Gradwell, who was born in 1820, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 4 Mar 1823, aged 2 years. Elizabeth would have been pregnant at the time of Jane's death, and their tenth known child was born four months later. Joseph GRADWELL (1): Joseph Gradwell was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 15 Jul 1823, with sponsors Charles Townsend and Ann Crook. Joseph died in infancy but there is no record of his burial in Preston - unless he was the child buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Mar 1824, with no first name recorded. The burial transcripts record that child's age as 10 years, but Joseph would have been 10 months old in March of 1824 and I suspect a transcription error was made. I have seen quite a few entries where months and years were confused in the transcriptions. Joseph and Elizabeth's eleventh known child was Frances, who was baptized on 9 Jan 1825, with sponsors Charles Townsend and Elizabeth Waring. Her father was recorded as James instead of Joseph in the baptism transcripts. She was followed by Margaret, who was baptized on 30 Apr 1826, with sponsors William Livesay and Ann Lee; then Elizabeth, who was baptized on 25 Nov 1828, with sponsors John and Elizabeth Townsend. Joseph and Elizabeth's daughter Cicily married William Smith in 1829, and their last known child, a second son they called Joseph, was born the following year. He was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 18 Aug 1830, with sponsors John Townsend and Ann Crooke. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Joseph Gradwell, a threadmaker, living at 48 Friargate, where his daughter died six years later. Mary GRADWELL (2): Mary Gradwell, of Friargate, who was born in 1822, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 22 Aug 1838, aged 16 years. On the night of the 1841 census Joseph Gradwell, a thread maker, aged c. 55, was living in Friargate, Preston with Elizabeth, aged c. 55, and four children, William, a thread maker, aged c. 20; Jane, aged c. 20; Fanny, aged c. 15; and Joseph, aged 11. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Elizabeth (Pemberton) Gradwell died eight years later. Elizabeth GRADWELL (1): Elizabeth Gradwell, of Friargate, who was born in about 1785, died on 7 Jan 1849 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later, aged 63 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...on Sunday last,...Elizabeth Gradwell, Friargate, aged 63;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 13 Jan 1849 At the time of the 1851 census Joseph Gradwell, widower, a thread maker, aged 65, was living at 55 Friargate, with his unmarried daughter Frances, a confectioner, aged 24. They were both listed as born in Preston. Joseph died four years later. Joseph Gradwell's death was registered in Preston in the fourth quarter of 1855, aged 71 years, but I can find no record of his burial. By 1855 St Wilfrid's Cemetery had been closed by public order, and he was not buried in the newly open Preston Cemetery or the churchyards of either St Ignatius Catholic Church or St John's Parish Church. It is possible that he was buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, but their early burial register is apparently missing. The Family of John GRADWELL: John Gradwell and Mary Southworth, both of Preston, were married on 28 Aug 1809 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Myers, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Thompson and F. Brackenbury. Mary signed the marriage register with an X. John 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 marriage ceremony, or what children they may have had before 1813. At the time of the 1810 Catholic census of Preston John and Mary were living in Friargate, near to his parents John and Jane Gradwell, but did not yet have children. Their first known child, Richard, was born in about 1811. The first of their children to appear in the surviving St Wilfrid's records was John, who was baptized on 16 May 1813, with sponsors John Townsend and Catherine Gradwell. He was followed by Elizabeth, who was baptized on 6 Jun 1816, with sponsors John and Elizabeth Southworth. Mary (Southward) Gradwell died some time before 1819, but was not buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery or in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, and I have been unable to find the record of her burial elsewhere. It is also thought that their daughter Elizabeth did not survive. John remarried in 1819. John Gradwell, a widower, and Isabella Miller, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 13 Feb 1819 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were William Gradwell and Lawrence Tomlison. They also had a Catholic ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel on the same day, where Isabella's name was recorded as Isabel Millar, and the witnesses were William and Margaret Gradwell. When Isabela married John he was a widower with at least two children. Their first child together was Joseph, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 9 Jan 1820, with sponsors Joseph and Elizabeth Gradwel. Their surname was spelled Gradwel in the baptism transcript. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists John Gradwell, aged 33, living at 36 Friargate with Isabella, aged 21, and three children, Richard, aged 9; John, aged 7; and Joseph, aged 1. Staying with them was Lucy Gardiner, aged 12. Their second child together was born the following year. Catherine Gradwell was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 20 May 1821, with sponsors Charles Townsend and Ann Carter. Catherine's mother was listed in the transcripts as Elizabeth instead of Isabella, but as Isabella was the Latin form of Elizabeth it may be that an error was made in the original entry. Catherine was followed by a child that did not survive infancy. Jane GRADWELL (4): Jane Gradwell was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 22 Dec 1822, with sponsors Thomas Hodgson and Ann Pemberton. She died in infancy, but I can find no record of her burial - unless she was the infant buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in May 1823, with no first name or abode recorded. They exact date of the burial was not recorded, and the child's age was recorded simply as "infant". John and Isabella's fourth child was another daughter they called Jane, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 4 Jan 1824, with sponsors Thomas Hodgson and Ann Pemberton. She was followed by George, who was baptized on 17 Sep 1826, with sponsors Thomas and Mary Millar. Their surname was spelled Gradwel in each case. Six weeks after baptizing George, John and Isabella lost their eldest child. Joseph GRADWELL (2): Joseph Gradwell, who was born in 1820, died in childhood and is almost certainly the J. Gradwell, of Friargate, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 1 Nov 1826, aged 6 years. John and Isabella's sixth child was another son they called Joseph, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 23 Mar 1828, with sponsors Joseph and Elizabeth Gradwell. He was followed William, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 3 Jan 1830, with sponsors William and Catherine Hoskisson; then Lucy, their eighth and last known child, who was baptized on 26 Jan 1834 at St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Preston, with sponsors William Gillow and Ann Gradwell. In another error in the transcripts, her parents were recorded as Henry and Isabella. Lucy was less than four months old when she lost her father. John GRADWELL (2): John Gradwell, a threadmaker, of Friargate, who was born in about 1785, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Apr 1834, aged 48 years. There was no death notice published, and he did not leave a Will. Isabella never remarried but she did have further children. Isabella Gradwell was born on 12 Jan 1841 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel four days later, with sponsors William Gillow and Lucy Worthington. Two months later, she lost another child. Jane GRADWELL (5): Jane Gradwell, of Butler's Court, who was born in about 1824, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Mar 1841, aged 17 years. On the night of the 1841 census Isabella Gradwell, a female servant, aged c. 40, ws living in Butlers Court, Preston with three children, William, aged 11; Lucy, aged 7; and Isabella, aged 5 months. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Sometime after 1841 Isabella moved her family to Liverpool, where another child was born. Mary Ann Gradwell was born on 11 Jan 1843, and was baptized Mary Ann Garrity Gradwell at St Anthony's Catholic Church in Liverpool four days later. The baptism register shows the parents as Thomas and Isabella, but I suspect that the father was called Thomas Garrity and that he was not married to Isabella. Mary Ann's birth does not appear to have been registered under either surname. The family did not stay in Liverpool long, moving again to Layton with Warbreck, near Blackpool, and at the time of the 1851 census Isabella Gradwell, a widow, was living in the village of Layton with three children, George, a journeyman butcher, aged 24; Isabella, a scholar, aged 10; and Mary A., a scholar, aged 8. Also staying with her was a grandson, Thomas Miller, a scholar, aged 9. Isabella Sr was listed as born in Poulton, George and Isabella Jr were born in Preston, and Mary Ann and Thomas were born in Liverpool. Although Thomas was listed as Isabella's grandson, he may have been related in some other way, as his surname was the same as Isabella's maiden name. Two months after the date of the census John and Isabella's son George was married in Preston. George Gradwell a bachelor, aged 25, a butcher, of Lune Street, the son of the late John Gradwell, a thread maker, and Mary Hall, a spinster, aged 28, a servant, of Winckley Square, the daughter of George Hall, a miner, were married on 29 Jun 1851 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married by John Kitton, Curate, and the witnesses were Richard and Alice Gradwell. George, Mary and Alice all signed the marriage register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Sunday last,...Mr. George Gradwell to Miss Mary Hall." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 5 Jul 1851 By the time of the 1861 census Isabella had moved again, and on the night of the census Isabella Gradwell, widow, a lodging house keeper, aged 61, was living a 3 Lark Hill in Blackpool with her married daughter Isabella Lord, aged 20; her son-in-law Richard Lord, a joiner and carpenter, aged 24; and two granddaughters, Catherine Gradwell, a scholar, aged 7; and Alice Ann Gradwell, a scholar, aged 3. Isabella Sr was listed as born in Poulton-le-Fylde, Richard Lord was born in Bacup, Alice Ann was born in Blackpool, and Isabella Jr and Catherine were born in Preston. Meanwhile, Isabella's daughters Lucy Gradwell, a chambermaid, aged 27, and Mary Ann Gradwell, an assistant chambermaid, aged 18, were living and working at the Lane End Hotel in Blackpool. Lucy was listed as born in Preston and Mary Ann was born in Liverpool. Isabella (Miller) Gradwell died five years later. Isabella Gradwell died in Blackpool on 9 Apr 1866, but I have been unable to find her place of burial. Blackpool had no municipal cemetery at the time, and she was not buried in the churchyard at St John the Evangelist Parish Church. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 9th inst., Isabella, relict of Mr. John Gradwell, thread maker, Blackpool, formerly of Preston, aged 63." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 14 Apr 1866 Note 1: Isabella's age varied from one record to another. When her death was registered in 1866 her age was recorded as 63 years, but she was almost certainly a few years older than that. Note 2: John and Isabela's daughter Catherine, who gave birth to a son she called Richard in 1841, married Thomas Sharp in 1844, but died less than fifteen months later. Catherine (Gradwell) Sharp died on 13 Mar 1846 and was buried the following day in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 24 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday week, Catherine Sharp, Spring-gardens, aged 24." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 21 Mar 1846 The Family of James and Alice GRADWELL: James Gradwell, a bachelor, and Alice Phizackerley (sic), aged 35, both of Preston, were married on 14 Sep 1817 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were Robert Cowell and Betty Phizackerley. The Vicar took the unusual step of recording Alice's age, but did not record James' age. He would have been about 37 years old. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Sunday last,...Mr. James Gradwell, thread-manufacturer, to Miss Alice Fazackerley, both of Preston." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 20 Sep 1817 Perhaps due to their ages when they married, James and Alice had just three children, all baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with William, who was baptized on 28 Jun 1818, with sponsors Robert Cowel and Margaret Gradwel (sic). He was followed by Jane, who was baptized on 19 Jul 1819, with sponsors John Townsend and Ann Waring. In both instances the family's surname was spelled Gradwel. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists James Gradwell, aged 40, living at 50 Friargate with two children, William, aged 2; and Jane, aged 1. The fact that Alice wasn't listed may mean that she was not a Catholic. James and Alice's third and last known child was John, who was baptized on 8 Aug 1821, with sponsors William Gradwell and Catherine Hoskinson. The 1828 Pigot's Directory lists, under Thread Manufacturers, Jas. Gradwell, living at 114 Friargate. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list James Gradwell, a thread maker, living at 14 Marsh Lane. The 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Thread Manufacturers, John, Joseph and James Gradwell, at 144 Friargate, although this may have been their business premises rather than their home address. The 1835 Preston electoral rolls list James Gradwell, of 14 Marsh Lane, as owner of a freehold house in Friargate, with Townson as tenant. James died four years later. James GRADWELL: James Gradwell, a thread maker, of 28 Marsh Lane, who was born in 1779, died of asthma on 9 Mar 1839 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later, aged 60 years. There was no death notice published, and he did not leave a Will. The last record I can find of Alice (Fazackerley) Gradwell was when she registered the death of her husband. She was not listed in Preston on the night of the 1841 census, and I can find no record of her remarriage or death before 1841. The Family of William GRADWELL: James and Alice's son William Gradwell, a bachelor, and Alice Harrison, a spinster, both of Clayton in the Parish of Leyland, were married on 22 Jan 1837 at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland. They were married after Banns by Gardner Baldwin, Vicar, and the witnesses were Thomas Gregson and Mary Robinson. The bride and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Leyland William and Alice settled in Preston, and baptized their first child at St Wilfrid's Chapel nine months later. Elizabeth GRADWELL (2): Elizabeth Gradwell was born on 24 Sep 1837 and was baptized on 1 Oct 1837, with sponsors Thomas Gregson and Mary Robinson. She did not survive infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 3 Jan 1838, aged 14 weeks. Her abode was recorded as Marsh Lane in the burial transcripts. William and Alice's second child was Mary, who was born on 16 Dec 1838 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel seven days later, with sponsors Thomas Gregson and Mary Robinson. She was followed by Jane, who was born on 18 Oct 1840 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 25 Oct 1840, with sponsors Henry Grundy and Margaret Gillow. On the night of the 1841 census William Gradwell, a bookkeeper, aged c. 20, was living in Gradwell Street, Preston with Alice, aged c. 25; and two children, Mary, aged 2; and Jane, aged 7 months. Staying with them was Elizabeth Harrison, a female servant, aged c. 45; and John Cutler, a journeyman tailor, aged c. 35. They were all listed as born in Preston. William and Alice's fourth child was another daughter they called Elizabeth, who was born on 27 Dec 1842 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 1 Jan 1843, with sponsors Robert Greenough and Margaret Margeson. She was followed by Ann, who was born on 8 Feb 1845 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the following day, with sponsors David Hothersall and Mary Holden; then James, who was born on 28 Apr 1847 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 2 May 1847, with sponsors William and Marianne Reeder. Less than a year after their son's birth, they lost another child. Elizabeth GRADWELL (3): Elizabeth Gradwell, of Gradwell Street, who was born in 1842, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 22 Feb 1848, aged 5 years. William and Alice's seventh child was John Gilbert, who was born on 12 July 1849 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel three days later, with sponsors William and Ann Walmsley, and on the night of the 1851 census William Gradwell, a bookkeeper and school master, aged 32, was living in Gradwell Street, Preston with his wife Alice, aged 36, and five children, Mary, a scholar, aged 12; Jane, a scholar, aged 10; Ann, a scholar, aged 6; James, aged 3; and John Gualbert, aged 1. Also staying with them was Alice's mother, Elizabeth Harrison, a widow, aged 56. Alice and her mother were listed as born in Euxton, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. William and Alice's eighth child was a third daughter they called Elizabeth, who was born on 28 Dec 1852 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the following day, with one sponsor, Margaret Margison. I suspect that Elizabeth's baptism was an emergency baptism, which might explain why she had just one sponsor. She lived just three days. Elizabeth Gradwell, of Brunswick Street, was buried in the churchyard St Ignatius Catholic Church on 2 Jan 1853, aged 3 days. William and Alice's ninth child was Alice, who was born on 19 Jan 1854 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church on 22 Jan 1854, with sponsors Henry and Mary Hodgeon, and at the time of the 1861 census William Gradwell, a bookkeeper, aged 42, was living at 5 Steward Street, Preston with Alice, a housewife, aged 45, and five children, Mary, a cotton weaver, aged 22; Ann, a cotton weaver, aged 18; James, a confectioner, aged 13; John Gualbert, a scholar, aged 11; and Alice, a scholar, aged 7. Still living with them was his widowed mother-in-law, Elizabeth Harrison, aged 67. Alice (Harrison) Gradwell died seven years later. Alice Gradwell, of 60 Fylde Road, was buried on 15 Aug 1868 in a public grave, Q-51, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 54 years. William and Alice's grandson, John William Gradwell, was born not long after Alice's death and on the night of the 1871 census William Bradwell, (sic) widower, a club collector, aged 52, was living at 60 Fylde Road, Preston with three of his unmarried children, Mary, a cotton weaver, aged 32; Jane, a housekeeper, aged 30; and John G., a cotton warehouseman, aged 21. Also staying with him was his grandson, John W. Gradwell, aged 2. William remarried later that year. William Gradwell, a widower, the son of (James) Gradwell, married Ann Walmsley, a widow, the daughter of (William) Tomlinson, were married on 19 Apr 1871 at St Walburge's Catholic Church in Preston. They were married by Richard Payne, and the witnesses were (Lawrence) Joseph Sargent and Ellen Sargent. The handwriting in the register was poor and the ink faded, making the entry difficult to read. William and Ann had two daughters. Margaret Gradwell was born in about 1872, but I have been unable to find any record of her baptism. Their second child was Ellen Ann, who was born on 27 Oct 1873 and was baptized the next day at St Walburge's Church, with sponsors John and Mary Ann Slone. Ellen Ann's birth may have been a difficult one for Ann, who died shortly after her birth. Ann (Tomlinson) Walmsley-Gradwell, of 60 Fylde Road, was buried on 31 Oct 1873 in a private grave, C-427, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 39 years. Hers was the second interment, buried 10 feet deep. Their daughter died a month later. Margaret Gradwell, of 1 Weston Street, was buried on 27 Nov 1873 in the same grave where her mother had been buried 27 days earlier, aged 1 year. Less than eight months after his second wife's death. William married for a third time. William Gradwell, a widower, aged 55, a collector, of Bird Street, the son of the late James Gradwell, a thread manufacturer, and Ann Porter, a widow, aged 41, of Fishergate, the daughter of Robert Canny, a shoemaker, were married on 25 Jun 1874 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Edmund Lee, Curate, and the witnesses were John and Margaret Houghton. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On the 25th inst., at the Parish Church, Preston...Mr. William Gradwell to Mrs. Ann Porter." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 27 Jun 1874 On the night of the 1881 census William Gradwell, a retired club collector, aged 62, was living at 221 Brook Street, Preston with his third wife Ann, a shopkeeper, aged 47, and his daughter Ellen A, a scholar, aged 7. Also living with them was a step-daughter, Agnes Porter, a dressmaker, aged 16; and a boarder, Alice Hoghton, a cotton winder, aged 17. William, Ellen and the boarder were listed as born in Preston, Ann was born in Kirkham, and Agnes was born in Carrs Green. William died the following year. William Gradwell, a burial club collector, died of apoplexy and paralysis on 21 Jul 1882 at 221 Brook Street. His death was registered by his step-daughter, A. Porter, of 221 Brook Street. He was buried on 25 Jul 1882 in a private grave, C-278, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 63 years. His was the fifth interment, buried 13 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Burials since our last:...Wm. Gradwell, Brook-street, 63" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 29 Jul 1882. Note: Although William and Alice's son was baptized John Gilbert Gradwell, in later records his name was recorded as John Gualbert Gradwell. |
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The Family of John and Margaret GRADWELL: John Gradwell, a yeoman, of Clifton in the Parish of Kirkham, and Margaret Gregson, a spinster, of the Parish of Blackburn, were married on 13 Oct 1774 at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Blackburn. They were married, by licence, by Rev. William Hewertson, Curate, and the witnesses were Peter Nevill and John Nevill. Unusually for this date, they all signed their own names in the marriage register. According to a history of St Thomas' Catholic Chapel in Claughton-on-Brock [Catholic History Society vol. XX], John Gradwell was descended from the ancient family of Gradell, of Barbles Moor in Ulnes Walton; and Margaret was the daughter and heiress of John Gregson, of Green House, Balderstone. After marrying in Blackburn John and Margaret settled in Clifton-with-Salwick, and baptized ten children at the Catholic Chapel of Salwick Hall, beginning with Richard, who was baptized on 26 Aug 1775, with sponsors George Gregson and Alice Gradwell. He was followed by twins, John and Robert, who were baptized on 26 Jan 1777, with sponsors William and Helen Brown and Thomas and Dorothy Brown; then George, who was baptized on 6 Feb 1779, with sponsors Richard Gregson OSB and Maria Hall; then the first of three sons they called Henry, who was baptized on 24 Jul 1781, with sponsors Robert Hummer and Anne Brown. He was buried on 9 Jan 1785 in the churchyard at St Michael's Parish Church in Kirkham. John and Margaret's sixth child was Esther, who was baptized 22 Jan 1784, with sponsors Thomas Blacow and Margaret Goodier; followed by the second son they called Henry, Henry Felix, who was baptized on 30 May 1786, with sponsors Robert and Anne Smith. He was buried on 3 Mar 1788 in the churchyard at St Michael's Church in Kirkham. John and Margaret's eighth child was the first of two to be called Ann, who was baptized on 11 Nov 1789, with sponsors Robert and Anna Smith. She was buried in the churchyard at Kirkham on 8 Feb 1790. John and Margaret's ninth child was the third son they called Henry, Henry Odo, who was baptized on 19 Nov 1792, with sponsors Robert and Anne Smith. He was followed by a second child they called Ann, who was baptized on 3 Jul 1796, with sponsors Thomas Singleton and Maria Gregson. Some time after Ann's birth the family moved to Preston and the 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists "Mr Gradwell" living in Lord Street with "Mrs Gradwell", and three children, John, George, and Ann, aged 14. Ann's age was the only one to be recorded. Their son George was married nine years later (see below). Margaret Gradwell died in Preston and her body was taken back to Lea for burial in the Catholic churchyard. The burial register records that Margaret Gradwell, of Preston, formerly of Clifton, the wife of John Gradwell, was buried on 27 Jul 1827. John Gradwell, of Preston, was buried in the same churchyard on 24 Apr 1829. Their ages were not recorded in the burial register. Note: Two of John and Margaret's sons became priests. Robert Gradwell, who was born one of twins in 1777, was ordained on 4 Dec 1802 and went to the Catholic chapel at Claughton-on-Brock on 18 Jul 1809. He was priest there until he left on 15 Sep 1817, leaving his brother Henry in charge. He died in London on 15 Mar 1833, aged 56 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 15th inst., the Right Rev. Dr. Gradwell, Bishop of Lydda, and coadjutor to the Right Rev. Dr. Branstone, Bishop of Usula, Vicar Apostolic in the London District, and brother of the Messrs. Gradwell, merchants, of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 30 Mar 1833 Henry Odo Gradwell, who was born in 1792, was ordained on 3 Oct 1803 and took over the mission at Claughton in 1817, where he remained until his death on 22 May 1860. At that time Claughton Chapel did not have a burial ground so his body was conveyed to Preston for burial in the Gradwell family vault in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last, at the Rectory, Claughton, the Very Rev. Henry Gradwell, formerly Grand Vicar, and canon of the diocese of Liverpool, aged 67." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 26 May 1860 The mission at Claughton-on-Brock was taken over by two of his nephews, the sons of George Gradwell (see below). The Family of Richard and Jane GRADWELL: Richard Gradwell, a bachelor, and Jane Marsh, a spinster, both of Hindley in the Parish of Wigan, were married on 12 Feb 1798 at All Saints Parish Church in Hindley. They were married, by licence, by Rev. J. Gibson, Minister of Wigan, and the witnesses were Jonathan Thomason and James Mackie. All four signed their own names in the marriage register. It is not known where Richard and Jane began their married life or where their children were born. It would appear that they had only two children, Margaret, who was born in about 1799, and Esther, who was born in about 1804. They were not listed in the 1810 Catholic census of Preston, but by the time of the 1820 Catholic census Richard Gradwell, aged 45, was living at 6 Lune Street with Jane, aged 44, Margaret, aged 20; and Esther, aged 16. Sometime after 1820 the family moved to Liverpool, where both of their daughters died. Margaret, who had married Richard Carr in Preston on 26 May 1823, died in Liverpool on 13 Sep 1831 and her body was brought back to Preston for burial in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Sep 1831, aged 32 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last, at the house of her father, Mr. Gradwell, Liverpool, Margaret, the wife of Mr. Richard Carr, of this town, aged 32. Her Christian virtues will cause her to be long regretted and lamented by her family and friends." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 17 Sep 1831 Richard and Jane's youngest daughter died the following month. Esther GRADWELL: Esther Gradwell, of Liverpool, who was born in about 1804, died in Liverpool on 28 Aug 1831 and, like her sister's, her body was brought back to Preston for burial in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 30 Aug 1831, aged 27 years. Death Notice: "DIED...On the 28th ult., aged 27, Esther, youngest daughter of Mr. Gradwell, Stafford-street, Liverpool, late of Preston." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 10 Sep 1831 Richard Gradwell, described variously as a corn merchant, merchant, and home owner, was listed living in Stafford Street in the 1832, 1835 and 1837 Liverpool electoral rolls, and it was in 1837 that his wife died. Jane GRADWELL: Jane (Marsh) Gradwell, of Liverpool, who was born in about 1765, died in Liverpool on 28 Jun 1837 and her body was brought back to Preston for burial in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 1 Jul 1837, aged 72 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Wednesday last,...Jane, wife of Mr. Richard Gradwell, of Liverpool, formerly of this town, aged 72." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 1 July 1837 After the death of his wife, Richard returned to Preston and moved in with his former son-in-law Richard Carr, the husband of his late daughter Margaret, who was by then remarried. On the night of the 1841 census Richard Carr, a corn dealer, aged c. 40, was living in Lord Street, Preston with Ann, aged c. 30, and one child, Hannah, aged 3. Living with them was Richard Gradwell, Ind. (of independent means), aged c. 65, and two servants, Ann Edmondson, aged c. 25; and Mary Cross, aged c. 15. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Richard died the following year. Richard Gradwell died on 26 Oct 1842, aged 67 years. He was probably buried in the family vault at St Augustine's Church, but their early burial register is apparently missing. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Wednesday last, after a short illness, aged 67, Richard Gradwell, Esq., of this town," Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 29 Oct 1842 Richard Gradwell wrote a Will assigning his brother George Gradwell, of Preston, merchant, his brother Reverend Henry Gradwell of Claughton, clerk, and Richard Carr of Preston, corn merchant, to be the Executors and Administrators of his estate. He left them his messuage, farm and lands in Balderston, then in the possession of James Cronkshaw; three houses in Great Avenham Street, and any other messuages, lands, tenements and real estate he possessed at the time of his death; as well as his personal estate and effects, Upon Trust, that the Executors call in and convert into money all of his personal estate, then pay his just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses, and invest the residue. They were to stand possessed of his real estate, trust monies and securities, and pay the rents, interest, etc., to Richard Carr during his lifetime, for his own use and benefit. After Richard Carr's death the rents, profits and interest was to be paid to his sons, John Carr and James Carr, when they had reached the age of 21 years. If only one of the children survived their father, the whole of the monies would go to that child. If either of the sons were under the age of 21 years at the time of Richard Carr's death the Executors were to use that child's share of the monies for their maintenance and education until they reached the age of 21 years. Richard signed the Will on 11 May 1841, which was witnessed by Edward R Harris and George Ashworth, his clerk.
On 15 March 1843 the Will of Richard Gradwell, late of Preston, Gentleman, "who departed this life on 26 Oct 1842" was proved and Richard Carr, one of the Executors, was sworn to administer the estate, with power being reserved by the other two Executors, George Gradwell and Rev. Henry Gradwell. The personal estate was valued at less than £2000. Note: "John's eldest son, Richard, by his wife Jane, the daughter of Peter Marsh, of Hindley, cotton manufacturer, had an only (sic) daughter and heir Margaret, who married Richard Carr, of Preston, corn merchant, and carried the Balderstone estate to that family." Excerpt from a brief history of the Parish of Brindle, published in Catholic Record Society volume XXIII. The Family of George and Mary GRADWELL: George Gradwell, a bachelor, aged 40, a linen merchant, of Preston, and Mary Ashurst, a spinster, aged 31, of the Parish of Burton in Cheshire, were married on 29 Jun 1819 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were Ann Gradwell, John Gradwell, Iona Lodge, R. Greenough, and Alice Greenough. Their ages and George's marital status were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 28 Jun 1819. Marriage Notice: "MARRIED...On Tuesday last, Geo. Gradwell, Esq., merchant, of Preston, to Miss Ashurst, of Puddington, near Chester." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 3 Jul 1819 According to a history of St Thomas' Catholic Chapel in Claughton-on-Brock [Catholic History Society vol. XX], Mary was the daughter of Richard Ashurst, steward to Sir Thomas Massey-Stanley, of Puddington Hall and Hooton Hall in Cheshire, Bart. Her mother was Mary, the daughter of John Blundell, of Preston, corn merchant. George and Mary's first child was Mary Ann, who was baptized Marianne Gradwell at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 23 Apr 1820, with sponsors John and Ann Gradwell, and the 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists George Gradwell, aged 20 (sic), living at 41 Fishergate with Mary and Ann (Mary Ann), whose ages were not recorded. They later moved to Lord Street and the 1822 Pigot's Directory lists, under Corn and Flour Dealers, John and George Gradwell, Lord Street. They are also listed under Linen Drapers as Jno. & Geo. Gradwell (importers of Irish linens, &c. and corn merchants), Lord Street. George and Mary's second child was born that same year. John Joseph Gradwell was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 22 Apr 1822, with sponsors Robert Ashurst and Alice Greenough. He was followed by Richard, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 30 Apr 1824, with sponsors Rev. Henry Gradwell and Margaret Sidgreaves; and Robert, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 26 Oct 1825, with sponsors Richard and Jane Gradwell. Their fifth child is a bit of a mystery as I can find no record of his baptism. George Gradwell was born in about 1827 and I only discovered him through the obituary published when he died in 1855, where he was referred to as the youngest son of the late George Gradwell. The 1828 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Corn & Flour Dealers, Jno. and Geo. Gradwell, at 2, 3 & 4 Lord Street. Their sixth and last child was born two years later. Henry GRADWELL: Henry Joseph Gradwell was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 6 Nov 1830, with sponsors James McCanna and Jennette Arrowsmith. He lived about seven weeks and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Dec 1830, where his age was recorded as "infant" and his abode was recorded as Lord Street. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list George Gradwell, a corn dealer, living at 2 and 3 Lord Street; the 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Corn & Flour Dealers, John and George Gradwell, 3 Lord Street; and the 1835 Preston electoral rolls list George Gradwell, of Lord Street, as owner of a freehold house in Fishergate, with John Gradwell as tenant. His daughter was married four years later. James Gernon, the son of James and Marian Gernon of Castello Atheam, County Meath, Ireland, and Mary Ann Gradwell, daughter of George and Mary Gradwell of Preston, were married on 30 Oct 1839 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, witnessed by John and Ann Gradwell, both of Preston. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES - On Wednesday last, at St. Wilfrid's Catholic Chapel, by the Rev. A. Barrow, James, the eldest son of James Gernon, Esq., of Athcarne Castle, county of Meath, Ireland, to Mary Ann, only daughter of George Gradwell, Esq., of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 2 Nov 1839 On the night of the 1841 census George Gradwell, a corn merchant, aged c. 40 (sic), was living in Lytham with Mary, aged c. 50, and two children, John, aged c. 15; and Richard, aged c. 15. Also staying with them was their married daughter Mary Gernon, Ind. (of independent means), aged c. 20, and her son James Gernon, aged 8 months. James Gernon was listed as born in Ireland and the rest of the family were born in Lancashire. Mary died seven years later. Mary (Ashurst) Gradwell died in Preston on 4 Apr 1848, aged 61 years. She was almost certainly buried in the Gradwell family vault in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church in Preston, but their early burial register is apparently missing. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last, after a long and painful illness, Mrs. Gradwell, wife of George Gradwell, Esq., Bushell-place, aged 61 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 8 Apr 1848 Not long after the death of his wife, George resigned as Director of the Ribble Navigation Company, and his son was appointed to replace him. Newspaper Item: "RIBBLE NAVIGATION COMPANY - On Thursday last, Mr. Richard Gradwell, corn merchant, of this town, was appointed director of the Ribble Navigation Company, in place of his father, Geo. Gradwell, Esq., who had resigned that office." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 15 Jul 1848 George Gradwell died in Preston on 2 Dec 1849, aged 70 years. He too was probably buried in the family vault at St Augustine's Church. Death Notice: "DEATHS. On Sunday last, at his residence, Bushell-place, in the 71st year of his age, George Gradwell, Esq., an alderman and a justice of the peace for this borough, and for many years an extensive corn merchant in Preston. Mr. Gradwell was a member of the Roman Catholic communion, and to his liberality and personal exertions the Catholics of this town are in a great measure indebted for the erection of the church and schools of St. Augustine." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 8 Dec 1849
Note 1: Two of George and Margaret's sons became priests. George Gradwell Jr, who was born in about 1827, was ordained in 1853 but suffered ill health and died in Torquay, Devon on 23 Nov 1855, aged 28 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday week, at Torquay, in the 29th year of his age, the Rev. George Gradwell, youngest son of the late George Gradwell, Esq., of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 1 Dec 1855 Robert Gradwell, who was born in 1825, was ordained on 20 Dec 1849 and served at St Augustine's Catholic Church in Preston from June 1852 to June 1856, when he went to Claughton-on-Brock to assist his uncle Henry Odo Gradwell, who he succeeded after Henry's death in 1860. He was made a Monsignor in 1882 and died in Claughton on 16 May 1906, aged 81. He was buried in the burial ground next to the chapel. Note 2: George and Mary's grandson James Gernon died suddenly on 12 Feb 1859. Death Notice: "DEATHS...At the residence of his father, Athcarne Castle, County Meath, from rupture of a blood-vessel, Jas. George, eldest son of James Gernon, jun., Esq., aged 18 years." Published in The Belfast Newsletter, Tue., 15 Feb 1859. |
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Samuel GRADWELL: Samuel Gradwell was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 18 Dec 1831. He was the son of John and Catherine Gradwell, and the sponsors were Lawrence Gradwell and Margaret Kellet. He lived almost exactly one year and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 17 Dec 1832, where his age was recorded as "infant", and his abode was recorded as Friargate. This couple is a complete mystery. I can find no record of the marriage of a John Gradwell to anyone called Catherine (or Katherine) prior to 1831, this is the only child they baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel, and I can find no record of them living anywhere in Lancashire in 1841 or later. It is tempting to wonder if Samuel's parents' names were recorded incorrectly in the transcripts. Could he have actually been the son of John and Isabella (Miller) Gradwell, who were living in Friargate at about this time? |
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The Family of Thomas and Ann GREAVES: The 1810 Catholic census if Preston lists Thomas Greaves living in Everton Gardens. His age was not recorded, but if he was the Thomas Greaves that married Ann Hothersall, he would have been about 15 years old. Thomas Greaves and Ann Hothersall, both of Preston, were married on 1 Sep 1817 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were Isable Gillow and Robert Preston. They baptized their first child almost exactly one year later. Elizabeth Greaves was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 9 Aug 1818, with sponsors Robert Parker and Bella Gillow, and at the time of the 1820 Catholic census Thomas Greaves, aged 28, was living at 2 Mounce (Mount) Street with Ann, aged 29, and Elizabeth, whose age was not recorded. Their second child was born the following year. John William Greaves was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 14 Feb 1821, with sponsors John and Elizabeth Hothersall. The 1822 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Joiners and Cabinet Makers, Greaves and Gardner, at Shepherd Street. Thomas and Ann's third child, Robert, was born later that year. He was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 15 Dec 1822, with sponsors Ralph and Mary Crookall. He was followed by Marianne (Mary Ann), who was baptized on 7 Nov 1828 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, daughter of Thomas and Ann Greeves (sic), and the sponsors were John and Mary Townsend. Her mother died four months later. Ann GREAVES: Ann (Hothersall) Greaves, of Mount Street, who was born in about 1791, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 21 Mar 1829, aged 37 years. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Thomas Greaves, a joiner, living at 3 River Street. He remarried later that year. Thomas Greaves, a widower, aged 36, a cabinet maker of Preston, and Agnes Cornthwaite, a spinster, aged 40, of Lancaster, were married on 1 Oct 1832 at St Mary's Parish Church in Lancaster. They were married, by licence, by John Hull, Curate, and the witnesses were Frederic and Mary Paul. They also had a Catholic ceremony at St Peter's Catholic Church on the same day and with the same witnesses. Their ages were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 30 Sep 1832. Thomas' youngest son died seven months later. Robert GREAVES: Robert Greaves, who was born in 1822, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 27 Apr 1833, aged 10 years. Although Thomas was apparently living in River Street, Bow Lane was the abode recorded when his son was buried. The 1835 Preston electoral rolls list Thomas Greaves as the owner of freehold houses in River Street, with him living in one and "Schofield and others, tenants". Thomas died five years later. Thomas GREAVES: Thomas Greaves, of River Street, who was born in about 1795, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 Oct 1840, aged 45 years. On the night of the 1841 census Agnes Greaves, a shopkeeper, aged 56, was living in River Street, Preston with two step-children, Elizabeth, aged 22; and John, a plumber, aged 21. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Elizabeth died later that same year. Elizabeth GREAVES: Elizabeth Greaves, of River Street, who was born in 1818, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 25 Aug 1841, aged 23 years. Her brother John died almost exactly one year later. John GREAVES: John Greaves, of 3 River Street, who was born in 1821, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 3 Aug 1842, aged 22 years. After the death of her husband and step-children, Agnes returned to Lancaster, and on the night of the 1851 census she was lodging at the home of Mary Cornthwaite, who may have been a relative. Mary Cornthwaite, widow, a retired publican, aged 74, was living at 8 Sun Street in Lancaster with her unmarried daughter Esther, a dress maker, aged 27. Living with her was a servant, Agnes Higginson, a dress maker, aged 17; and two lodgers, Agnes Greaves, a retired grocer, aged 64; and Isaac Isaacs, married, a managing clerk in an attorney's office, aged 55. Mary was listed as born in Warrington, Agnes Higginson was born in Leighton, Isaac was born in Liverpool, and the rest of the household were born in Lancaster. Agnes (Cornthwaite) Greaves died later that year. Agnes Greaves died on 15 May 1851, aged 65, but I have been unable to locate the record of her burial. Death Notice: "DEATHS, Lancaster - On the 15th inst., Agnes, widow of Thos. Greaves, Sun-street, Lancaster, aged 65 years." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 24 May 1851 Note: It is unclear how Thomas Greaves was related to Sarah (Swindlehurst) Rawcliffe, but she died at his home, 3 River Street in 1839, and he was the informant on her death certificate. |
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The Family of William and Agnes GREEN: William Green, a bachelor, and Agnes Thistlewood, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 6 Nov 1819 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were John Thistlewood and Lawrence Tomlison. Agnes signed the marriage register with an X. William and Agnes settled in Preston and baptized their children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Ann, who was baptized on 5 Mar 1820, with sponsors Thomas Green and Hannah Pert. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists William Green, aged 24, living in Back Lane with Agnes, aged 22, and Ann, aged 1. Their second child was born the next year. Alice Green was baptized on 20 Jan 1822, with sponsors John and Alice Green. She was followed by the first of three children they called Mary. Mary GREEN (1): Mary Green was baptized on 22 Feb 1824 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Peter Rosthorne and Mary Green. We know that Mary died before 1830, and she may have been the infant who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 Jan 1826 with no first name or abode recorded in the burial transcripts. William and Agnes' fourth child was Agnes, who was baptized on 7 May 1826, with sponsors William Helm and Alice Green. She was followed by William, who was baptized on 13 Apr 1828, with sponsors James Helme and Mary Green; then a second child they called Mary. Mary GREEN (2): Mary Green was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 22 Aug 1830, with sponsors John and Mary Green. She too died in infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 17 Nov 1831, aged 15 months. Her abode was recorded as Back Lane. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list William Green, a mechanic, living at 62 Back Lane, where they were living when their seventh child was born later that year. Elizabeth Green was baptized on 21 Oct 1832, with sponsors George Eccles and Mary Green. She was followed by a third child they called Mary, who was born on 3 Mar 1835 and was baptized five days later, with sponsors Charles Green and Helen Warton; then Maria, who was born on 16 Mar 1837 and was baptized three days later, with sponsors Thomas and Catherine Green. When she was baptized her name was entered as Mary, but in all other records she was called Maria. William and Agnes' tenth and last child also died in infancy. Thomas Thistlewood GREEN: Thomas Thistlewood Green was born on 11 Mar 1839 and was baptized six days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Thomas Etherington and Mary Green. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Jun 1840, aged 15 months, and his abode was recorded as 82 Back Lane. When his burial was transcribed his name was recorded as Thomas Thistlewood-Green and was listed alphabetically under T, but Thistlewood was his middle name. On the night of the 1841 census William Green, a mechanic, aged c. 45, was living in Back Lane, Preston with Agnes, aged c. 40, and seven children, Ann, a cotton winder, aged 19; Alice, a cotton weaver, aged 17; Agnes, a cotton winder, aged 15; William, aged 13; Elizabeth, aged 8; Mary, aged 6; and Maria, aged 4. Staying with them was Agnes' mother, Ann Thistlewood, Ind. (of independent means), aged c. 70. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. At the time of the 1851 census William Green, a mechanic, aged 55, was living at 82 Back Lane with Agnes, aged 53, and seven children, Ann, a winder, aged 25; Alice, a steam loom weaver, aged 24; Agnes, a winder, aged 22; William, a mechanic, aged 21; Elizabeth, a steam loom weaver, aged 19; Mary, a winder, aged 17; and Maria, a scholar, aged 13. Also staying with them was an unmarried lodger, Catherine Croston, a steam loom weaver, aged 19. They were all listed as born in Preston. At the time of the 1861 census William Green, a shoe maker, aged 56, was living at 33 Back Lane with Agnes, a house keeper, aged 54, and six children, Ann, aged 29; Alice, aged 27; Agnes, aged 25; Elizabeth, aged 23; Mary, aged 20, and Maria, aged 19. The three older girls were cotton winders, and the three younger girls were cotton weavers. William died a year later. William Green, of Back Lane, died on 13 Jun 1862 and was buried in a private grave in the churchyard at St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Fernyhalgh, aged 66 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 13th instant, William Green, Back-lane, aged 65;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 14 Jun 1862 William and Agnes' daughter Elizabeth Green died on 13 Dec 1867 and was buried in the private family grave in Fernyhalgh, aged 34 years, and on the night of the 1871 census Agnes Green, a widow, aged 70, was still living at 33 Back Lane, with her five unmarried daughters, Ann, a heald knitter, aged 40; Alice, a cotton winder, aged 38; Agnes, a cotton winder, aged 35; Mary, a cotton winder, aged 27; and Maria, a cotton winder, aged 25. Also living with them was a boarder, Hannah Green, a cotton winder, aged 18. Agnes died three years later. Agnes Green died on 20 Oct 1874 and was buried with her husband and daughter in the family grave in Fernyhalgh, aged 77 years. William and Agnes' daughter Ann died five moths after her mother. Ann Green, of Back Lane, died on 29 Mar 1875, aged 53 years, and was buried in the family grave in Fernyhalgh. William and Agnes' three surviving daughters, Alice, Agnes and Mary, continued to live at 33 Back Lane, where they were living at the time of both the 1881 and 1891 censuses. Alice Green died on 18 Dec 1892 and was buried in the family grave in Fernyhalgh. The transcript of the headstone inscription records her age as 28 years but I suspect someone has misread the inscription. Alice would have been 70 years old at the time of her death. Monument Inscription: "GREEN, Jesus Mercy, Mary Help, of your charity, pray for the soul of William Green of Preston, who died 13 Jun 1862, aged 66 years. Also Elizabeth, daughter of the above, who died on 13 December 1867, aged 34 years. Also Agnes Green, wife of the above, who died 20 Oct 1874, aged 77 years. Also Ann, daughter of the above, who died 29 March 1875, aged 53 years. Also for Alice Green, daughter of the above, who died 18 December 1892, aged [28] years. R.I.P." Note: When I get a chance I will visit the grave and confirm the above inscription and take a photograph, if possible. |
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Samuel Richard GREEN: Samuel Richard Green was born on 30 May 1846 and was baptized on 14 Jun 1846 at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Toxteth Park, Liverpool. He was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Green, and the sponsors were William and Bridget Owen. Thomas Green, the son of Samuel and Ann Green of Bolton, and Elizabeth Owen, the daughter of Richard and Mary Simpson of Preston, were married at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston on 27 Nov 1837. They were married by Francis West, and the witnesses were John Whalley and Ann Simpson, both of Preston.
Marriage Notice: "On Monday last, at the Catholic Church of St. Ignatius, by the Rev. Francis West, Mr. Thomas Green to Mrs. Elizabeth Owen, both of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 2 Dec 1837 On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Green, a shoe maker, aged 36, was living in Melling Street, Preston with Elizabeth, a power cotton weaver, aged 24, and her three children, Mary Owen, aged 10; William Owen, aged 8; and Thomas Owen, aged 6. Living with them was John Preston, a shoe maker, aged 21. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Sometime after 1841 the family moved to the Liverpool area, where Samuel Richard was born in 1846 and their son Richard was born in about 1849. At the time of the 1851 census Thomas Green, a boot maker employing 1 man, aged 44, was living at 17 Mill Street in Toxteth Park with Elizabeth, aged 43, and five children, Mary, aged 19; William, a dyer, aged 17; Thomas I, aged 15; Samuel R, aged 5; and Richard O, aged 1. Thomas Sr was listed as born in Bolton-le-Moors, Elizabeth, Mary, William and Thomas were born in Preston, and Samuel and Richard were born in Liverpool. Although I cannot confirm the date of his death, I suspect that their youngest son, Richard, also died in infancy, and by the time of the 1861 census Thomas Green, a boot and shoe maker, aged 54, was living at 50 Barlow Lane, Kirkdale, Liverpool with Elizabeth, aged 53. Staying with them was a grandson, Richard Kellett, aged 7. Elizabeth Green died sometime between the dates of the 1861 and 1871 censuses and on the night of the 1871 census Thomas Green, widower, a boot maker, aged 64, was living at 195 Westminster Road, Kirkdale. Living with him was his step-son, William Owen, a dyer, aged 36; and his step-granddaughter Sarah Owen, a scholar, aged 11. Thomas was listed as born in Bolton, William was born in Preston, and Sarah was born in Crew. I can find no further confirmed record of Thomas Green, who appears to have died before the date of the 1881 census. Finding more information on this family is difficult due to the fact that their names were very common. Note: Elizabeth (Simpson) Owen was the widow of William Owen, who she married in Preston in 1828. |
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Thomas GREEN: This is an odd one. When Thomas Green, of Addison's Court, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Sep 1840 his age was recorded in the burial transcripts as 21 months, which is fairly specific, and would put his date of birth in about December of 1838. However, there were only two deaths registered in Preston for a Thomas Green in 1840, one being Thomas Thistlewood Green, and the other being Thomas Green, aged 5 years. Is it possible that the age for this boy could have been recorded as 21 months when he was actually 5 years old? There was no one called Green living in Addison's Court at the time of the 1841 census, and I have not been able to find any information that might solve this mystery. |
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The Family of John and Jane GRIMSTON: A John Grimston, a bachelor, of Rippon in the County of York, and Jane Wrather, a spinster, of the Parish of St Bartholomew Exchange in London, were married on 24 Feb 1794 at St Bartholomew The Great Parish Church in the City of London. They were married by R. Wilson, Curate, and the witnesses were Robert Marsden and W. Dawson. This may be the couple who died in Preston, but the problem is that their only known child was born two years before this couple were married. Robert William Grimston, the son of John and Jane Grimston, was born on 3 Apr 1792 and was baptized on 27 Jun 1792 at St Mary Magdalene Church in Richmond, Surrey. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists Robert Grimston, aged 18, living in Lord Street. His parents do not appear to be listed, unless they were the couple recorded as John and Jane Grayston, who were living in Feeble Street. Their ages were not recorded in the census. Robert Grimston, a bachelor, aged 26, a linen merchant, and Hannah Noble, a spinster, aged 25, both of Preston, were married on 7 Jan 1819 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were George and Mary Noble. Their ages and Robert's occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 1 Jan 1819. They also had a Catholic ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel on the same day, and with the same witnesses. Marriage Notice: "MARRIED...On the 7th inst. Mr. Robert Grimston, to Miss Hannah Noble, both of Preston." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 16 Jan 1819 Robert and Hannah's first child was John, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 24 Nov 1819, with sponsors George Wilkinson and Dorothy Grimston. Robert and Hannah may have lived outside the boundaries of the St Wilfrid's Parish, as they were not listed in the 1820 Catholic census. The lady I believe to have been Robert's mother may have been the "Mrs. Grimminson" listed living in Walton Street. Her age was not recorded, and although called "Mrs", no husband was listed. Robert and Hannah baptized three more children at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Sarah Grimston was baptized on 17 Jun 1821, with sponsors John and Margaret Noble; followed by Mary, who was baptized on 2 Jan 1823, with sponsors Nicholas and Mary Gillet; and George, who was baptized on 9 Oct 1826, with sponsors George Noble and Jane Leeming.The woman I believe to have been the wife of John Grimston and mother of Robert Grimston died a little more than five years later. Jane GRIMSTON: Jane Grimston, of Walton Street, who was born in about 1763, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 19 Feb 1831, aged 67 years. Her husband died five years later. John GRIMSTON: John Grimston, of Penwortham, who was born in about 1776, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 15 May 1836, aged 59 years. Robert Grimston, of Snow Hill, died on 26 Mar 1840 and was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church two days later, aged 49 years.
Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Thursday last, Mr. Grimston, Sawyer's Arms, Snow-hill." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 Mar 1840 On the night of the 1841 census Hannah Grimston, an innkeeper, aged c. 45, was living at the Sawyer's Arms pub in Snow Hill, Preston with Sarah, aged 19, and Mary, aged c. 15. Also staying with them was a female servant, Margaret Leeming, aged c. 20. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Robert and Hannah's son George was not at home on the night of the census, but died there later that year. George Grimston, of Snow Hill, was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Church on 28 Aug 1841, aged 14 years. Richard Teebay, the son of Anthony and Mary Teebay, and Sarah Grimston, the daughter of Robert and Hannah Grimston, were married on 16 Jun 1847 at St Ignatius Catholic Church. They were married by Robert Havers and the witnesses were George Singleton and Mary Grimston. At the time of the 1851 census Hannah Grimston, widow, a retired brewer, aged 58, was living at 10 Maudland Road, Preston with her widowed mother Sarah Clare, a proprietor of houses, aged 83, her unmarried daughter Mary, aged 28; and her grandson James Teebay, aged 2. Hannah was listed as born in Penwortham, Sarah was born in Broughton, Mary was born in Preston, and James was born in Liverpool. Hannah died two years later. Hannah (Noble) Grimston, of Fylde Road, died on 18 Feb 1853 and was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 24 Feb 1853, aged 60 years. Her son, Father John Grimston, presided over the funeral. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday, in the 62nd year of her age, Mrs. Grimston, formerly of the Sawyer's Arms, Snow-hill, in this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 19 Feb 1853 Hannah's mother, Sarah Clare, died eleven days after Hannah, on 1 Mar 1853, and was buried in the same churchyard on 4 March 1853, aged 85 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last, aged 85, Mrs. Sarah Clare, Maudland-bank." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 5 Mar 1853 Note 1: When John and Jane Grimston were buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery their surname was spelled Grimstone. Note 2: Robert and Hannah's daughter Mary Grimston eventually did marry. She married John Noblet on 14 Sep 1853. St Walburge's Church had not yet been completed, so they were married in St Walburge's school. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...at the Catholic School, Maudlands,...On Wednesday last, at the same place, by the Rev, J.J. Bond, Mr. John Noblet, of Manchester, to Miss Mary Grimston, of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 17 Sep 1853 Note 3: Hannah's mother, Sarah Noble, a widow, married Joseph Clare at St John's Parish Church in Preston on 28 May 1818. |
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The Family of Richard and Ellen GUY: Richard Guy was baptized on 2 Oct 1814 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. He was the son of Robert and Sarah Guy of Preston, and his father was a spinner. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Robert Guy, a spinner, living at 7 Back Lane. Richard was married four years later. Richard Guy, a bachelor, and Ellen Eccles, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 25 Jan 1836 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were William Eawley and Ann Eccles. Richard and Ellen both signed the marriage register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES. On Monday last,...Mr. Richard Guy, to Miss Ellen Eccles." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 30 Jan 1836 Ellen was pregnant at the time of their marriage and their first child was born four months later. Martha Guy was born on 20 May 1836 and was baptized two days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Richard Pemberton and Helen Boulton. She was followed by John, who was born on 17 Mar 1838 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the following day, with sponsors Thomas Green and Margaret Eccles. Ellen lost her husband seven months later. Richard GUY: Richard Guy, who was born in 1841, died at Back Lane, Preston and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 14 Oct 1838, aged 24 years. Less than six months after burying her husband, Ellen's youngest child died. John GUY: John Guy, who was born in 1838, died at 2 Adelphi Street, Preston and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 11 Apr 1839, aged 1 year. On the night of the 1841 census Ellen Guy, a power loom weaver, aged c. 20, was one of seven lodgers living in Kirkham Street North, Preston, at the home of Elizabeth Miller, of independent means, aged c. 60. Richard and Ellen's daughter Martha was staying with relatives. Robert Guy, a cotton spinner, aged c. 60, was living in Back Lane, Preston with Sarah, aged c. 50; Betty, a cotton factory worker, aged c. 35; Mary, a cotton winder, aged c. 25; John, a cotton piecer, aged c. 15; Robert; aged 9; and Martha, aged 5. Also staying with them was James Abba, a smith, aged c. 25. Ellen (Eccles) Guy remarried six days after the census was taken. Richard Deighton, a widower, aged about 37, a joiner, and Ellen Guy, a widow, aged about 31, were married on 12 Jun 1841 at the Preston Register Office. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Saturday last, at the Register Office, Mr. Richard Deighton to Mrs. Ellen Guy,...all of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 19 Jun 1841 Richard and Ellen had two children while living in Preston, both baptized at St John's Parish Church. Samuel Deighton was baptized on 20 Mar 1842, and Catherine Deighton was baptized on 2 Jul 1843. In both instances, Richard was listed as a joiner, of John Street North. When Samuel's birth was registered his surname was spelled Dighton, and when Catherine's birth was registered it was spelled Dyson. In 1849 the family, Richard Dieghton, a joiner, aged 45, Elenor, aged 39; William, aged 17; Richard, aged 11; Samuel, aged 6; and Catherine, aged 4; boarded the ship 'Charles Chaloner' at Liverpool bound for New Orleans, Louisiana, eventually settling in Illinois. Ellen left her daughter Martha Guy in Preston with her grandparents, but her grandfather died the following year. Robert Guy, of St Peter's Square, was buried on 28 Apr 1850 in the churchyard at St Peter's Church in Preston, aged 70 years. On the night of the 1851 census Sarah Guy, widow, a housekeeper, aged 63, was living at 31 St Peter's Square with two of her unmarried children, Elizabeth, a winder, aged 46; and Robert, a steam loom weaver, aged 19; and her granddaughter Martha, a steam loom weaver, aged 15. Sarah was listed as born in Eccleston, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Staying with them were four lodgers, John Gough, a joiner, aged 24; his wife Agnes, a steam loom weaver, aged 19; James Edington, a spinner, aged 17; and Jane Edington, a steam loom weaver, aged 12. After arriving in the USA, Richard and Ellen made their home in Beverly Township, Adams County, Illinois, where they were living at the time of the 1850 U.S. census. Richard Deighton, a carpenter, aged 44, was living in Beverly with Ellen, aged 36, and four children, Richard, aged 14; Samuel, aged 8; Catherine, aged 7; and Margaret A, aged 1. Margaret was born in Illinois and the rest of the family were listed as born in England. Ten years later they were still living in Beverly. Richard was by then 56; Ellen (called Hellen in the census) was 48; Samuel, now a blacksmith, was 19; Catherine was 17; and Mary, a new addition to the family, was 6. Ellen (Eccles) Guy-Deighton apparently died on 2 Sep 1863, aged 53 years and was buried in the Kingston Park Cemetery in Beverly. On the night of the 1870 U.S. census Richard Deighton, a widower, aged 66, a retired wagon maker, was living in Beverly with his youngest daughter, Mary, keeping house, aged 17. Richard died six years later. Richard Deighton, who was born in England in about 1804, died in Beverly, Illinois on 24 May 1876, and was buried in Kingston Park Cemetery in Beverly, aged 72 years. Note: Martha Guy stayed in Preston with her grandparents and was married in 1858. Benjamin Brooks, a bachelor, aged 26, a piecer, of North Road, the son of George Brooks, a weaver, and Martha Guy, a spinster, aged 22, a weaver, of Homer Street, the daughter of Richard Guy, a spinner, were married on 7 Sep 1858 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by A.J. Page, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were Samuel Norwood and Mary Brooks. |
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