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Mrs. Eleanora LANGDALE: Eleanora Langdale, the widow of John Langdale, Esq., died on 19 Dec 1828, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery the same day, aged 59 years. Death Notice: "on the 19th ult.,...Mrs. Langdale, Theatre-street, Preston." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 3 Jan 1829 John Langdale, Gentleman, of Manchester, and Elianora (sic) Myres, of Wigan, were married on 27 May 1793 at All Saints Church, Wigan. They were married, by licence, by John Gibson, Curate, and the witnesses were William Chapman and James Bevan. John and Eleanora, or Ellen as she was sometimes known, had only one known child, Mary Frances, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 1 Jan 1797, with sponsors Thomas and Mary Frances Langdale. When their daughter was only 3 years old, John Langdale died. John Langdale died on 3 Apr 1800 and was buried three days later in the churchyard of St George's Church, Preston, aged 35 years. Death Notice: "On Thursday Se'nnight died at Preston, in Lancashire, John Langdale, Esq., lately an officer in the 24th regiment of foot, and one of the sons of Mr. Langdale, whose immense losses in the riot, commonly known by the name of Lord George Gordon's, is sufficiently known." Published in the Leeds Intelligencer, Monday 14 Apr 1800 At the time of the 1820 Catholic census of Preston Ellen Langdale, aged 50, was living at 3 Theatre Street with her daughter Fanny (Mary Frances), aged 23, and they were still living in Theatre Street when Ellen died in 1828. Frances Langdale was married five years later. William Francis Anderton, bachelor, a schoolmaster, of Brindle, and Francis (sic) Langdale, a spinster, of Preston, were married on 1 Jul 1833 at both St Joseph's Catholic Chapel and St James' Parish Church, both in Brindle. At their "official" wedding they were married, by licence, by Charles Edward Kendal, Rector, and the witnesses were John Clarkson and Mary Thompson. Wedding Announcement: "On Monday last, at the Catholic Chapel, Brindle, by the Rev. J. Smith, and afterwards at the Parish Church there, by the Rev. Mr. Kendall, Mr. W. F. Anderton, of the same place, to Frances, only daughter of the late John Langdale, Esq., of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 6 Jul 1833 William and Frances baptized three children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with only two surviving infancy. Eleanor Bridget was born on 19 Nov 1834 and was baptized on 22 Nov 1834, with sponsors were George and Mary Brindle. She died in infancy and they gave their second child the same names. The second Eleanor Bridget was born on 13 Jun 1836 and was baptized on 19 Jun 1836, and the sponsors were Rev. Francis Trappes and Helen Pilkington. Their thrid and last child was Mary Francis, who was born on 28 Nov 1837 and was baptized on 30 Nov 1837, with sponsors were John and Ann Clarkson. At the time of the 1841 census William Anderton, a school master, aged c. 40, was living in Theatre Street, Preston with Frances, aged c. 40, and their two surviving children, Eleanor, aged 4; and Mary, aged 3. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. They eventually bought a cottage in Clayton Green, near Chorley, where they spent the rest of their lives. William Francis Anderton died on 18 Sep 1878. Death Notice: "On the 18th inst., at Clayton Green, near Chorley, William Francis Anderton, Esq., aged 80." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 21 Sep 1878 Frances (Langdale) Anderton survived her husband by 17 months, and died on 16 Feb 1880. Death Notice: "On the 16th inst., at Beach Cottage, Clayton Green, Frances Mary, widow of William Francis Anderton, and daughter of Lieutenant John Laydale (sic), of London, aged 83." 21 Feb 1880 Note: The cottage in Clayton Green was actually called Beech Cottage. |
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Ann LATHAM: At the time of the 1820 Catholic census of Preston a Nancy Latham, aged 63, was living at 42 Canal Street, Preston. Ten years earlier the 1810 Catholic census listed Nancy Laytham, M (mother), living at Walker Street, Preston with Mary, aged 21; Margaret, aged 11; and Juliana, aged 10. This was almost certainly the Ann Penswick who married Robert Laytham (sic) at St Michael's Parish Church in Kirkham on 12 Nov 1776. They were both of the Parish of Kirkham, and were married after Banns by H Shuttleworth, Vicar. The witnesses were William Woollf and Ann Wolf. The bride and groom signed the register with an X, and the witnesses signed their own names, spelling their surnames differently. Robert and Ann (usually called Nancy) settled in the area around Kirkham and baptized seven of their nine children at St Anne's Catholic Chapel in Westby, beginning with Thomas, who was baptized on 17 Apr 1778; followed by William, baptized on 16 Apr 1780; Ellen, baptized on 21 Mar 1784; Ann, baptized on 15 Apr 1786; and Mary, baptized on 15 Sep 1789. In each of these baptism records, the family surname was spelled Laytham, and their mother's name was recorded as Nancy. Beginning with their sixth child, Robert, who was baptized on 2 Apr 1792, their surname was spelled Latham, and their mother's name was recorded as Ann. Their seventh child, Renald, was baptized on 1 May 1795 at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lytham, but their eighth child, Margaret, was baptized back at St Anne's Chapel in Westby. Their ninth and last child, Juliana, was baptized at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lytham on 30 Jun 1800. By 1810 Robert Latham Sr had died and Ann and some of the children had relocated to Preston, where they were listed in the 1810 census as shown above, and where Juliana died at age 15. She was buried on 8 Jul 1815 in the churchyard of St Michael's Parish Church in Kirkham, and the burial register recorded that she was "of Preston", and a Papist (Catholic). Robert Latham Jr married Ann Wilkinson in 1820, and buried two children in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. |
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The Family of James and Lucy LAWRENSON: James Lawrenson, a bachelor, and Lucy Worthington, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 15 Feb 1819 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were William Worthington and Lawrence Tomlison. James and Lucy's first child was born nine months later. John Laurenson (sic) was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 12 Nov 1819, with sponsors William Worthington and Ellen Whittle, and at the time of the 1820 Catholic census of Preston James Lawrenson, aged 31, was living in Ribbleton with Lucy, aged 21, and John, aged 1. They went on to baptize seven more children at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Ann Laurenson (sic) was baptized on 19 Aug 1821, with sponsors John Whittle and Helen Haslam; followed by Alice, baptized on 18 May 1823, with sponsors Edward and Elizabeth Worthington; James, baptized on 26 Jun 1826, with sponsors John and Mary Pearson; twins Thomas and William, baptized on 11 Aug 1828, with Thomas' sponsors Joseph and Mary Worthington; and William's sponsors Christopher and Ann Horne. William died in infancy, but I cannot find any record of his death or burial. James and Lucy's seventh child was Ellen, who was baptized on 20 Jun 1830, with sponsors Christopher and Ann Horn, and their eighth and last child was another son they called William, who was baptized on 27 Nov 1831, with sponsors Thomas and Ellen Livesay. Less than a year after William was born, Lucy lost her husband. James LAWRENSON: James Lawrenson was born in about 1790, and at the time of his death was the landlord of the Bowling Green Pub in Ribbleton. He was buried on 29 Aug 1832, aged 42 years. Lucy Lawrenson was still running the pub when she was remarried to Hugh Hayes in 1834. More information is included under her second married name, Lucy Hayes. James and Lucy's daughter Ellen was not staying with her family on the night of the 1841 census, and I cannot find her elsewhere in the census. She died three years later. Ellen LAWRENSON: Ellen Lawrenson who was born in 1830, died aged 14 years, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 12 May 1844. Note: James and Lucy's daughter Ann married Robert Smith on 15 Jun 1846 at St Augustine's Catholic Church. |
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The Family of John and Agnes LEACH: John Leach and Agnes Eccleston, both of Preston, were married on 17 Feb 1800 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Saul, Curate, and the witnesses were James Gradwell and William Hodgkinson. Agnes signed the marriage register with an X. They had been married in a Catholic ceremony the previous day at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Their first child was born seven months later. James Leach was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 7 Sep 1800, with sponsors William Leach and Mary Cuerden. He was followed by William, who was baptized on 1 Aug 1802, with sponsors George Gregson and Ann Leach. There then occurs the gap in St Wilfrid's records caused by the missing register, during which time John and Agnes had at least four children, Margaret, who was born in about 1804; Esther, who was born in about 1806; John, who was born in about 1808; and Dorothy, who was born in about 1810. The next child to appear in the St Wilfrid's baptism records was Agnes, who was baptized on 21 Apr 1814, with sponsors Joseph Sumner and Elizabeth Kenyon. She was followed by Elizabeth, who was baptized on 2 Aug 1818, with sponsors John Proctor and Margaret Leach. Elizabeth appears to have been their last child. This family were not listed in the 1810 Catholic census but at the time of the 1820 Catholic census of Preston John Leach was living in North Street with Agnes, and five children, William, aged 16; Margaret, aged 15; Easter (sic), aged 14; John, aged 12; and Dorothy, aged 10. Although the two youngest children apparently survived infancy, they were not listed with their parents in the 1820 census. John and Agnes' daughter Margaret married John Adams at St John's Parish Church on 8 Apr 1822, their son John married Mary Waterhouse at the same church on 16 Jul 1828 (see below), and, although I can find no record of their marriage, John and Agnes' daughter Agnes married Henry Harrison, sometime before about 1832. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list John Leach and John Adams, both weavers, living at 6 Wellington Street, and Henry Harrison Sr & Jr both weavers, living at 8 Wellington Street. Agnes (Eccleston) Leach died later that year. Agnes LEACH: Agnes Leach, of Wellington Street, who was born in about 1773, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on Christmas Day 1832, aged 59 years. On the night of the 1841 census John Leech (sic), a cotton weaver, aged c. 60, was living in Wellington Street, Preston. He was living at the home of Henry Harrison, a cotton dresser, aged c. 30; his wife Agnes, a power loom weaver, aged c. 25; and their daughter Elizabeth, aged 5. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. John Leach died six years later. John LEACH: John Leach, of Harrison's Hill, who was born in about 1771, died in the workhouse on 4 Jan 1847 and was buried six days later St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 75 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...on Monday last, Jno. Leach, Workhouse, aged 75;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 9 Jan 1847 The Family of John LEACH: John and Agnes' son John Leach, a bachelor, and Mary Waterhouse, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 16 Jul 1828 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by P. Fraser, Curate, and the witnesses were William Slater and Jane Waterhouse. Mary and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. John and Mary baptized their first three children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Elizabeth, who was born on 25 Aug 1828 and was baptized on 31 Aug 1828, with sponsors Thomas Waterhouse and Esther Gregson. She was followed by James, who was baptized on 25 Oct 1829, with sponsors James and Jane Waterhouse; then Agnes, who was baptized on 18 Dec 1831, with sponsors James Waterhouse and Margaret Swing. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list John Leach, a weaver, living at 67 Crown Street. Their fourth child was born two years later. Esther Leach was baptized at St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Preston on 1 Jun 1834, with sponsors Thomas and Jane Craven. Their fifth child did not survive infancy. Jane LEACH: Jane Leach was born on 2 Feb 1836 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel five days later, with sponsors James and Elizabeth Waterhouse. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 24 May 1837, aged 15 months. Their abode was recorded as Crown Street in the burial transcripts. At the time of Jane's death John and Mary would have been expecting their sixth child, another daughter they called Jane, who was born on 4 Jul 1837 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 16 Jul 1837, with sponsors James and Elizabeth Waterhouse. Sometime after Jane's birth the family moved for a time to the Walton-le-Dale area, where their seventh and last child was born. John Leech (sic) was born on 9 Mar 1841 and was baptized five days later at St Mary's Brownedge Catholic Church in Bamber Bridge, with sponsors James Leech and Isabella Wilcock. On the night of the 1841 census John Leach, a journeyman joiner, aged c. 30, was living in the Withy Trees area of Walton-le-Dale with Mary, aged c. 30, and six children, Elizabeth, aged 13; James, aged 12; Agnes, aged 9; Esther, aged 7; Jane, aged 6; and John, aged 3 months. Before the year was out the family had returned to Preston, where Mary (Waterhouse) Leach died. Mary LEACH: Mary Leach, of 4 Wellington Street, who was born in about 1807, died on 23 Dec 1841 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 34 years. Four months after Mary's death their youngest son also died. John LEACH Jr: John Leach, of 4 Wellington Street, who was born in Walton-le-Dale in 1841, died in Preston on 21 Apr 1842 and was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 13 months. Almost exactly one year later, John Sr remarried. John Leach, a widower, aged 34, a joiner, of Wellington Street, the son of John Leach, a weaver, and Elizabeth Ranson, a spinster, aged 28, a weaver, of Savoy Street, the daughter of James Ranson, a weaver, were married on 16 Apr 1843 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by R. Richson, Curate, and the witnesses were William Wignall and Alice Ranson. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...at the Parish Church,...On Sunday last,...Mr. John Leach to Miss Elizabeth Ranson; all of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 22 Apr 1843 John and Elizabeth had five children together, all baptized at St John's Parish Church in Preston, beginning with Edward, who was baptized on 17 Dec 1843; where his father was listed as a joiner, of Croft Street. He was followed by Alice Ann Leech (sic), who was baptized on 29 Jan 1847, at which time her father was described as a mechanic, of Great George Street; then Margaret, who was baptized on 10 Sep 1848, where her father described as a mechanic, of Frank Street. On the night of the 1851 census John Leach, a mechanic, aged 43, was living at 19 Frank Street, Preston with Elizabeth, aged 36, and six children, his three daughters Agnes, aged 19; Esther, aged 17; and Jane, aged 14, all power loom weavers; and their three children, Edward, aged 8; Alice, aged 6; and Margaret, aged 3. John was listed as born in Ashton, Elizabeth was born in Longton, and the children were born in Preston. At the time of the census Elizabeth would have been pregnant with their fourth child, another son called John, who was baptized at St John's Parish Church on 8 Jun 1851, where his father was described as a mechanic, of Frank Street. Their fifth and last child together was William, who was baptized on 17 Dec 1854, where John was described as a mechanic, of Essex Street. At the time of the 1861 census John Leach, a machinist, aged 52, was living at 2 Essex Street, Preston with Elizabeth, aged 48, and seven children, Esther, a cotton weaver, aged 24; Jane, a cotton weaver, aged 22; Edward, a machinist, aged 15; Alice, a weaver, aged 14; Margaret, a scholar, aged 12; John, a scholar, aged 9; and William, a scholar, aged 7. In this census John Sr was listed as born in Preston. At the time of the 1871 John Leach, a mechanic, aged 61, was still living at 2 Essex Street with Elizabeth, a housekeeper, aged 55, and five children, Esther, a cotton weaver, aged 32; Jane, a cotton weaver, aged 30; Margaret, a cotton weaver, aged 22; John, a mechanic, aged 20; and William, a cabinet maker, aged 16. In this census John Sr is again listed as born in Ashton-upon-Ribble. Their daughter Margaret died the following year. Margaret Leach, of 2 Essex Street, was buried on 13 Jan 1872 in a private grave, A-125, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 22 years. Her was the first interment, buried 20 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last: - Margaret Leach, Essex-street, aged 22;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 20 Jan 1872 On the night of the 1881 John Leach, formerly a mechanic, aged 72, was living at 2 Essex Street with Elizabeth, aged 66. Living with them was a boarder, Ann Rogerson, widow, a cotton weaver, aged 44. Elizabeth (Ranson) Leach died six years later. Elizabeth Leach, of 2 Essex Street, was buried on 18 Jan 1887 in the private grave, A-125, at Preston Cemetery, aged 72 years. Hers was the second interment, buried 18 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Burials since our last:...Elizabeth Leach, Essex-street, 72;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 22 Jan 1887 At the time of the 1891 John Leach, widower, a retired mechanic, aged 82, was living at 2 Essex Street with two of his unmarried daughters, Esther, a cotton weaver, aged 54; and Jane, a cotton weaver, aged 51. His daughter Jane died two years later. Jane Leach, of 142 Henderson Street, was buried on 22 Feb 1893 in the private family grave, A-125, at Preston Cemetery, aged 55 years. Hers was the third interment, buried 16 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last:...Jane Leach, Henderson-street, 55;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Feb 1893 John Leach died less than eight weeks later. John Leach, of 2 Essex Street, died on 14 Apr 1893 and was buried four days later in the private grave, A-125, where his wife had been buried six years earlier, aged 84 years. His was the 4th interment, buried 14 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 14th inst., at his residence, 2, Essex-street, Preston, after a short illness, John Leach, in his 85th year. Deeply regretted." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 22 Apr 1893 Probate Notice: "LEACH John of Preston Lancashire mechanic died 14 April 1893 Probate Lancaster 9 May (1893) to Edward Leach manager John Leach machine fitter William Leach joiner and Richard Holmes weaver Effects £116 2s. 10d. Resworn August 1894 £826 2s. 10d." Note 1: The private grave at Preston Cemetery, A-125, was purchased in 1872 for the burial of Margaret Leach. The fifth and last interment was that of John and Elizabeth's daughter Esther Leach, of 47 Saul Street, who was buried on 11 Mar 1909, aged 74 years. Note 2: Alice Ann's birth was registered in the first quarter of 1846, but her baptism was dated 29 Jan 1847. It seems to have been added to the bottom of the page and the date may have been recorded incorrectly. |
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The Family of Ellen LEACH: Ellen Leach was born on 27 Dec 1917 and was baptized the following day at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Poulton-le-Fylde. She was the daughter of James and Ellen Leach of Singleton, and the sponsors were Christopher Wilcock and Ann Latham. Ellen Leach had at least three children before she was married, all of whom died in infancy. Catherine LEACH: The birth of Catherine Leach was registered in Poulton-le-Fylde, which includes Singleton, but she was not baptized at the Catholic Church in Poulton-le-Fylde and I have been unable to find the record of her baptism elsewhere. Catherine Leach, the daughter of Ellen Leach, a washerwoman, died of smallpox on 30 Apr 1841 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 May 1841, aged 1 year. Her death was registered by Alice Leach, of 2 Swarbrick's Court, who was in attendance, and her surname was spelled Leech in the burial transcripts. It appears that Ellen Leach was staying with Alice Leach, her older sister, when Catherine died. Alice Leach, an unmarried woman, had one child of her own, and Ellen Leach was a sponsor at that child's baptism (see below). On the night of the 1841 census an Ellen Leach, aged c. 25, was living in the village of Weeton-with-Preece, near Kirkham, at the home of Thomas and Margaret Seed. Margaret Seed, who was aged c. 30 and was born in Singleton, was another of Ellen's sisters. Thomas Seed and Margaret Leach were married at St Michael's Parish Church in Kirkham on 11 Apr 1836. Ellen Leach eventually returned to Preston where her second child was born. James LEACH: The birth of James Leech (sic), mother's maiden name Leech, was registered in Preston in the third quarter of 1842, but he was not baptized in any of Preston's Catholic churches and I have been unable to find his baptism record elsewhere. He died of consumption on 9 Oct 1843 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 14 Months. At the time of his death his mother was described as a charwoman, of 13 Back Lane. Ellen's third child, another son she called James, was born nine months later. James Leach was born on 15 Jul 1844 and was baptized six days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John and Mary Billington. When his birth was registered his surname and his mother's maiden name were spelled Leech. James was followed by William Richard, who was born on 3 Jan 1847 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel six days later, with sponsors William Leech (sic) and Helen Hornby. His surname was spelled Leech in the baptism transcripts but Leach when his birth was registered. His mother was finally married nine months later. Ralph Waring, the son of Ralph and Alice Waring, and Ellen Leach, the daughter of James and Ellen Leach, were married on 6 Oct 1847 at St Ignatius Catholic Church. They were married by William Knight, and the witnesses were Henry Dawson and Catherine Taylor. Ellen's infant son died three weeks after her wedding. William Richard LEACH: William Richard Leach, the son of Ellen Wearing (sic) - formerly Leach, a charwoman, died in Back Lane on 27 Oct 1847 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later, aged 9 months. When Ellen Leach married Ralph Waring/Dawson he was a widower with children. More information on his family is listed under the name Dawson. Note: When William Richard was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery his name was recorded as Richard William Leach. |
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The Family of Alice LEACH: Alice Leach, another daughter of James and Ellen Leach of Singleton, was born in Singleton in about 1814, prior to the start of the baptism records for St John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Poulton-le-Fylde. By 1840 she was living in Preston, where her first child was born. Ellen Leach, the daughter of Alice Leach, was born on 6 Nov 1840 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the following day, with sponsors William Simpson and Ellen Leach. On the night of the 1841 census Alice Leach, Ind. (of independent means), aged c. 25, was living in Swarbrick's Yard with one child, Ellen, aged 6 months. Staying with her, presumably as lodgers, were Margaret Kelly, a spinner, aged 18; Thurston Martin, a cotton weaver, aged c. 25; and Mary Kelly, aged 3 months. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Alice Leach was married four years later. Thomas Higginson, the son of Richard and Ann Higginson, and Alice Leach, the daughter of James and Ellen Leach, were married on 17 Aug 1845 at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston. They were married by Robert Havers, and the witnesses were James Higginson and Mary Leach. Two years after they married, Alice's daughter died. Ellen LEACH: Ellen Leach, of Trinity Place, who was born in 1840, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 11 Nov 1847, aged 7 years. More information on Thomas and Alice Higginson's family will be found under his surname. Note: Alice's sister Mary was married in the same church two years later. Henry Fletcher, the son of Henry and Mary Fletcher, and Mary Leach, the daughter of James and Ellen Leach, were married on 24 Apr 1847 at St Ignatius Church. They were married by Robert Havers, and the witnesses were James Sharrock and Mary Blundell. Alice and Mary's sister Ellen was married later that same year. When Alice's son James Higginson was baptized on 5 Nov 1848 at St Ignatius Catholic Church the sponsors were Henry and Mary Fletcher. |
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The Family of James and Sarah LEACH: James and Sarah Leach were not married in Preston and the only marriage I can find of a James Leach (or similar) to a woman called Sarah was the marriage of James Leach and Sarah Ashworth, both of the Parish of Rochdale, who were married on 6 Jan 1789 at St Chad's Parish Church in Rochdale. They were married after Banns by Thomas Bellas, and the witnesses were Robert Taylor and Benjamin Shaw. James and Sarah both signed the marriage register with an X. Wherever James and Sarah were married, they were living in Preston by 1793, when they baptized the first of several children at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Richard Leech (sic) was baptized on 1 Nov 1793, with sponsors Peter Acres and Helen Hurst. He was followed by William, who was baptized on 10 May 1795, with sponsors John Watson and Helen Barton, then the first of two daughters they called Thomassin (sic), who was baptized on 9 Sep 1796, with sponsors Henry Parkinson and Alice Cooper. She did not survive and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 30 Jul 1797, where she was described as the daughter of James Leach, aged 1. James and Sarah's next child was the first of two sons they called James, who was baptized on 24 Jan 1798, with sponsors Richard Leach and Jane Norris. He was buried in the churchyard at St John's Church on 7 Mar 1798, and was described as the son of James Leach, aged 1. He was followed by the second child they called Thomasin, who was baptized on 1 Jan 1799, with sponsors Richard Leach and Jane Norris; then the second son they called James, who was baptized on 5 Sep 1800, with sponsors Thomas Barton and Margaret Leach; then the first of two daughters they called Mary, who was baptized on 1 Jul 1802, with sponsors John Parkinson and Alice Banks. She was buried in the churchyard at St John's Church on 25 Nov 1803, described as the daughter of James Leach, aged 1. There then appears the gap in St Wilfrid's records caused by the missing register. During this time James and Sarah had at least three children, including John, born in about 1804; and the second child they called Mary, who was born in about 1807. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists James and Sarah Leach living in Friargate with five children, Richard, aged 16; William, aged 15; Thomasin, aged 9; John, aged 6; and Mary, aged 3. Their son Richard died the following year and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Church on 11 Dec 1811, aged 18. James and Sarah's tenth known child was Margaret, who was born in about 1812. She was followed by another son they called Richard, who was baptized on 27 Nov 1814, with sponsors Peter and Catherine Ackers. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists James Leach, aged 53, living at 34 Bridge Street with Sarah, aged 49, and six children, William, aged 25; James, aged 18; John, aged 15; Mary, aged 13; Margaret, aged 8; and Richard, aged 6. Sarah Leach died five years later. Sarah LEACH: Sarah Leach, of Bridge Street, who was born in about 1769, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 14 Nov 1825, aged 56 years. There was no death notice published. Note: James and Sarah's son James may have been the James Leach, of Back Hill Street, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 25 Mar 1843, aged 42 years. |
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The Family of Thomas and Mary LEE: Thomas Lee, a bachelor, aged 21, a weaver, and Mary Harrison, a spinster, aged 19, were married on 16 Apr 1782 at St Leonard the Less Chapel in Samlesbury. They were married after Banns by William Stockdale, Curate, and the witnesses were William Valentine and Thomas Sharrock. Thomas and Mary both signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas and Mary settled in Samlesbury but baptized their first five children at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Brindle, beginning with William, who was born on 23 Jan 1783 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors William Lee and Jane Crook. He was followed by John, who was born on 17 Mar 1785 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors William Lee and Elizabeth Worden; then Alice, who was born on 16 Aug 1787 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors John Crook and Helen Cook; Peter, who was born on 12 Feb 1790 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors John Lee and Jane High; and Thomas, who was baptized on 8 Apr 1792, with sponsors Roger Crook and Margaret Southworth. In each instance, the family's surname was spelled Lee in the baptism register. Thomas and Mary's sixth child was David, who was baptized on 18 Aug 1794 at St Mary and St John's Catholic Church in Samlesbury, with sponsors George Warden and Ann Baron. His surname was spelled Leige in the baptism register. Sometime after David's birth the family moved to Preston, and their last two children were baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. James Lee was baptized on 1 Apr 1799, with sponsors Richard Waterhouse and Catherine Dickenson; followed by Michael, who was baptized on 1 Sep 1801, with sponsors James Parkinson and Ann Gregson. His surname was spelled Leigh in the baptism transcripts. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists Thomas Leigh (sic) living in Queen Street with Mary, Peter, David, James and Michael. None of their ages were recorded. The 1820 Catholic census lists Thomas Lee living at 24 Queen Street with Mary, David, James, aged 19; Michael, aged 17; John, aged 10; and Ellen, aged 3. The 10 year old, John, was born during the period for which the St Wilfrid's records are missing, so there is no way to know whose child he was, but the 3 year old Ellen was the daughter of David and Mary Ann (Fellows) Lee, who were married on 23 Sep 1815. Ellen was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 4 Mar 1817, and the sponsors were William and Margaret Lee. It is possible that Thomas and Mary had one more child, born after the 1820 census was taken. John LEE (1): A John Leigh (sic), the son of Thomas and Mary Leigh, was baptized on 10 Feb 1822, with sponsors John Swift and Jane Forrest. I can find no further record of this child, and it may be that he was the infant who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in Apr 1824, with no first name, abode or exact burial date recorded. It is believed that Mary (Harrison) Lee nine years later. Mary LEE: Mary Lee, of Queen Street, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 13 Feb 1833, but her age was not recorded in the burial transcripts, and there was no death notice published. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Lee, a day labourer, aged c. 80, was living in Queen Street, Preston with James, a cotton weaver, aged c. 35, and five children, Margaret, aged 16; Richard, aged 10; John, aged 8; Mary, aged 6; and Ellen, aged 3. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Although the 1841 census did not record the relationship between people or their marital status, we know that Thomas was a widower, as was his son James. The children were the children of James and his late wife Nancy (see below). Thomas died five years later. Thomas Lee, a weaver, who was born in about 1760, died of old age at his home in Queen Street on 15 Apr 1846. His death was registered by his son Peter, who was present at the death, on 16 Apr 1846, what would have been Thomas and Mary's 64th wedding anniversary. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Wednesday last,...Thomas Lee, Queen Street, aged 85." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 18 Apr 1846 As Queen Street was a short distance from the site of St Augustine's Catholic Church, it may be that Thomas was buried in the churchyard there, but their early burial register is apparently missing. The Family of William and Margaret LEE: William Lee and Margaret Holiday were married on 2 Feb 1807 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Myers, Curate, and the witnesses were Richard Ramsbottom and Francis Brackenbury. Margaret signed the marriage register with an X. William and Margaret 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 from 1807 to the end of 1812. The 1810 Catholic census lists the family, but none of their ages were recorded. William Leigh (sic) was living in Queen Street with Margaret, Thomas, Mary, Peter, David, James and Michael. By the time of the 1820 Catholic census of Preston William Leigh (sic) was living in Park Street with Margaret, and two children, John, aged 10, and Peter, aged 6. Young Peter is obviously not the same Peter who was listed in the 1810 census, but I have no idea how he relates to William and Margaret, and cannot find any record of his baptism. John Lee died six years later. John LEE (2): John Lee, of Park Street, who was born in about 1809, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 10 Feb 1826, aged 16 years. The 1832 Preston Electoral rolls list William Lee, a weaver, living at 3 Park Street, and it appears that his wife died there four years later. Margaret LEE (1): I cannot be certain, but I suspect that Margaret (Holiday) Lee was the Margaret Leige (sic), of 2 Park Street, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 4 Aug 1836, aged 51 years. Unfortunately, she died eleven months before the start of civil registration, so there is no death certificate, and there was no death notice published. On the night of the 1841 census William Lee, a weaver, aged c. 55, was living in Park Street, Preston. Staying with him was Thomas Metcalf, a weaver, aged c. 35. They were both listed as born in Lancashire. William died later that same year. William LEE: William Lee, of Park Street, who was born on 23 Jan 1783, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 26 Nov 1841, aged 58 years. There was no death notice published, and he did not leave a Will. The Family of Thomas and Margaret LEE: Thomas Leigh (sic) and Margaret Hardman, both of Preston, were married on 10 May 1813 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Isaac Smith, Curate, and the witnesses were David Leigh and Mary Hardman. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas and Margaret baptized nine children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Mary Ann, who was baptized on 22 Jan 1815, with sponsors William and Margaret Lee. She died in infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 20 Feb 1816, aged 1 year. It was noted in the burial register that she was a Papist (Catholic). Thomas and Margaret's second child was Elizabeth, who was baptized on 25 May 1817, with sponsors William and Margaret Lee; followed by William, who was baptized on 1 Nov 1819, with sponsors William and Margaret Lee; then John, who was baptized John Leigh on 1 Jan 1822, with sponsors Nicholas Mullen and Marianne Leigh; David, who was baptized on 28 Mar 1824, with sponsors David Lee and Ann Hardman; Michael, who was baptized on 10 Apr 1826, with one sponsor, Elizabeth Hardman; Mary Ann, who was baptized Marianne Lee on 25 Mar 1827, with sponsors Michael Lee and Alice Cocker; and Margaret, who was baptized on 6 Sep 1829, with sponsors William and Margaret Lee. Less than two years later, Thomas and Margaret lost one of their children. Elizabeth LEE: Elizabeth Lee, of Higginson Street, who was born in 1817, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 27 Apr 1831, aged 14 years. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Thomas Lee, a weaver, living at 3 Higginson Street. Thomas and Margaret lost a son that same year. John LEE (3): John Lee, of Higginson Street, who was born in 1821, was buried inSt Wilfrid's Cemetery on 1 Apr 1832, aged 9 years. Thomas and Margaret's eighth child was Alice, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 1 Jul 1832, with sponsors James and Mary Ann Gregson. She was less than three years old when her mother died. Margaret LEE (2): Margaret Lee, who was born in about 1795, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Nov 1834, aged 39 years. Her name was recorded in the burial transcripts as Margaret Leige. Three months after his wife's death Thomas remarried. Thomas Leigh (sic), a widower, and Mary Simpson, a widow, both of Preston, were married on 23 Feb 1835 at St John's Parish Church. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Michael Leigh and Alice Cocker. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas and Mary had no children together and on the night of the 1841 census Thomas Leigh (sic), a grinder, aged c. 50, was living in Higginson Street, Preston with Mary, aged c. 50, and five children, Henry, a power loom weaver, aged c. 15; Mary, a power loom weaver, aged c. 15; Ann, a power loom weaver, aged c. 15; Mary Ann, a power loom weaver, aged 14; Margaret, aged 11; and Alice, aged 8. Staying with them was Benjamin Roscoe, a cotton weaver, aged c. 55. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. As the 1841 census did not record the relationships between people, it isn't clear how Henry, Mary and Ann were related to Thomas. At the time of the 1851 census Thomas Leigh (sic), a retail brewer, aged 55, was living at the British Queen pub in Lancaster Road, Preston, with his wife Mary, aged 46, and his daughter Alice, a house servant, aged 19. Staying with him was his married brother David, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 53. Thomas was listed as born in Brindle, David was born in Samlesbury, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Thomas died five years later. Thomas Lee, who was born in Samlesbury in 1792, died in Preston on 6 Jan 1856 and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, aged 66 years. His surname was spelled Leigh when his death was registered, but Lee in the burial register.
The Family of James and Ann "Nancy" LEE: James Leigh (sic), a bachelor, and Nancy Harrison, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 21 Apr 1823 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Raven, Curate, and the witnesses were Michael and Mary Ann Leigh. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. James and Nancy baptized eight children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with David, who was baptized David Leigh (sic) on 18 May 1823, with sponsors Thomas Leigh and Alice Cocker. He was the only one of their children whose surname was spelled Leigh in the baptism records. David was followed by Margaret, who was baptized on 11 Sep 1825, with sponsors William and Margaret Lee; then Alice, who was baptized on 13 Jul 1828, with sponsors Michael Lee and Alice Cocker; and Richard, who was baptized on 16 Jan 1831, with sponsors Michael Lee and Alice Cocker. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list James Lee, a weaver, living at 32 Queen Street. Their fifth child was born the following year. John Lee was baptized on 23 Jun 1833, with sponsors Michael Lee and Alice Cocker. He was followed by Mary, who was born on 14 Mar 1835 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors Peter Lee and Alice Cocker; then Ellen, who was born on 20 Sep 1837 and was baptized four days later, with sponsors Peter and Alice Lee; and Ann, who was born on 27 Mar 1840 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors Peter and Alice Lee. Ann was just ten weeks old when her mother died. Mrs Nancy LEE: Nancy Lee, the wife of James Lee, a weaver, of 46 Queen Street, who was born in about 1801, died of dropsy on 4 Jun 1840 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 38 years. Her death was registered by her husband James, who was present at the death, and signed the death register with an X. Her daughter died less than eight weeks later. Nancy LEE: Ann "Nancy" Lee, of 46 Queen Street, who was born in March 1840, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 30 Jul 1840, aged 16 weeks. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Lee, a day labourer, aged c. 80, was living in Queen Street, Preston with James, a cotton weaver, aged c. 35, and his five children, Margaret, aged 16; Richard, aged 10; John, aged 8; Mary, aged 6; and Ellen, aged 3. James and Nancy's children Alice and David may have been the Alice and David Leigh, both aged c. 15, who were living in Everton Gardens, Preston with a William Leigh, a journeyman tailor, aged c. 20. William may have been the son of Thomas and Margaret (Hardman) Lee (see above), making him Alice and David's cousin. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. At the time of the 1851 census James Lea (sic), widower, a hand loom cotton weaver, aged 50, was living at 72 Back Queen Street, Preston with his three youngest surviving children, John, a tailor's apprentice, aged 17; Mary, a cotton mill worker, aged 15; and Ellen, a cotton mill worker, aged 13. They were all listed as born in Preston. James Lee died four years later. James Lee, a cotton weaver, of Back Queen Street, who was born in 1799, died of chronic bronchitis and general debility on 15 Feb 1855, aged 55 years. His death was registered by his older brother Thomas, of 29 Lancaster Road (see above). Their surname was spelled Leigh in the death register. James died after St Wilfrid's Cemetery was closed by public order and before Preston Cemetery opened. It may be that he was buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church. The Family of Michael and Elizabeth LEE: Michael Leigh (sic), a spinner, and Betty Kay, a spinster, both of Samlesbury, were married on 4 Sep 1822 at St Leonard the Less Chapel in Samlesbury. They were married after Banns by James Barnes, and the witnesses were John Lawton and Mary Harrison. The bride, groom and Mary Harrison signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Samlesbury Michael and Elizabeth settled in Preston, where their first child was born one year later. John Lee was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 18 Sep 1823, with sponsors William and Elizabeth Lee. He was followed by Thomas, who was baptized on 15 May 1825, with sponsors David and Mary Lee. Their third child did not survive infancy. Jane LEE: Jane Lee was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 28 Jan 1827, with sponsors Thomas Lee and Alice Cocker. She lived about 8 months and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Oct 1827, where her age was recorded as "infant", and her abode was listed as Queen Street. Michael and Elizabeth's fourth child was Robert, who was baptized on 29 Jun 1828, with sponsors Abraham Harrison and Elizabeth Hall. He was followed by a second child they called Jane, who was baptized on 3 Jan 1830, with sponsors David and Mary Ann Lee, then Peter, who was baptized on 24 Jun 1832, with sponsors Peter Lee and Alice Cocker; and William, who was baptized on 21 Sep 1834, with sponsors William Leigh (sic) and Alice Cocker. His surname was spelled Leigh and his father's name was transcribed as Martin in the baptism transcripts. William was followed by Mary, who was born on 11 Feb 1837 and was baptized seven days later, with sponsors William Leigh and Alice Cocker. Her surname was also spelled Leigh in the baptism transcripts. Their son Michael was born on 6 Dec 1839, but when he was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors Thomas and Mary Lee, his name was transcribed as Margaret Lee. On the night of the 1841 census Michael Leigh (sic), a cotton dresser, aged c. 35, was living in Queen Street, Preston with Betty, aged c. 35, and eight children, John, a cotton piecer, aged c. 15; Thomas, a cotton piecer, aged c. 15; Robert, a cotton piecer, aged 13; Jane, a cotton rover, aged 12; Peter, aged 8; William, aged 6; Mary, aged 4; and Michael, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Michael and Elizabeth's tenth child was Elizabeth, who was born on 7 Oct 1842 and was baptized at St Augustine's Catholic Church two days later, with sponsors Thomas Lee and Alice Cocker. Elizabeth's maiden name was recorded as Hingham in the baptism register and Kay when the birth was registered. Their eleventh and last child was John, who was born on 29 Sep 1845 and was baptized at St Augustine's Church on 5 Oct 1845, with sponsors Thomas and Mary Lee. Elizabeth's maiden name was recorded as Higham in the baptism register and Ingham when his birth was registered. On the night of the 1851 census Michael Lee, a sizer, aged 49, was living at 78 Queen Street with his wife Betty, aged 50, and eight Children, Robert, a steam loom cotton weaver, aged 22; Jane, a steam loom cotton weaver, aged 21; Peter, a cotton piecer, aged 18; William, a steam loom cotton weaver, aged 16; Mary A, a steam loom cotton weaver, aged 14; Michael, a scholar, aged 11; Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 8; and John, aged 5. Betty was listed as born in Lancaster, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. At the time of the 1861 census Michael Lee, a cotton weaver, aged 59, was living at 25 Charlotte Street, Preston with Elizabeth, aged 57, and five children, William, a worsted weaver, aged 25; Mary Ann, a cotton weaver, aged 23; Michael, a worsted weaver, aged 21; Elizabeth, a cotton weaver, aged 18; and John, a cotton weaver, aged 15. In this census they were all listed as born in Preston. Michael Sr died five years later. Michael Lee, of 25 Charlotte Street, was buried on 15 Aug 1866 in a private grave, C-78, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 64 years. His was the first interment, buried 8 feet deep. Michael and Elizabeth's daughter Mary Ann married Joseph Brierley in 1862 and at the time of the 1871 census Elizabeth Lee, a widow, aged 69, was still living at 25 Charlotte Street with three of her unmarried children, Jane, a cotton weaver, aged 41; Elizabeth, a cotton weaver, aged 28; and John, a cotton weaver, aged 26. Also staying with her was her married daughter Mary A Brierley, a cotton weaver, aged 24; and three grandchildren, Isabella Brierley, a scholar, aged 4; Stanislaus Brierley, aged 2; and Mary Jane Brierley, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Preston. On the night of the 1881 census Elizabeth Lee, widow, formerly a shop keeper, aged 80, was living at 37 King Street, Preston with her three unmarried children, Jane, a cotton weaver, aged 50; Elizabeth, a provision shop keeper, aged 38; and John, a cotton weaver, aged 36. Living two houses away at 35 King Street was Michael and Elizabeth's daughter Mary Brierley, widow, a provision shop keeper, aged 40; and her five children, Isabella, a cotton winder, aged 15; Stanislaw (sic), an errand boy for a draper's shop, aged 13; Mary Jane, a scholar and cotton weaver, aged 11; John, a scholar, aged 5; and Agnes, aged 1. John Brierley was listed as born in the USA, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Elizabeth (Kay) Lee died two years later. Elizabeth Lee, of King Street, was buried on 1 Oct 1883 in the private grave, C-78, at Preston Cemetery, where her husband had been buried 17 years earlier. She was aged 83 years. Hers was the second interment, buried 7 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Burials since our last:...Elizabeth Lee, King-street, 53 (sic);" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 6 Oct 1883 |
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The Family of Thomas and Elizabeth LEEMING: Thomas Leeming and Betty Smith, both of Preston, were married on 25 Jul 1818 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Benson and Mary Dewhurst. All four signed the marriage register with an X. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony on the same day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, where the witnesses were Matthew Leeming and Betty Dewhurst. Thomas and Elizabeth's first child was Jane, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 23 May 1819, with sponsors Matthew Leeming and Helen Smith, and at the time of the 1820 Catholic census of Preston Thomas Leeming, aged 21, was living at 3 Hope Street with Bella (sic), aged 21, and one child, Jane, aged 1. Also living with them was Matthew Leeming, aged 18. Matthew may have been Thomas' younger brother. Thomas and Elizabeth's second child was born the following year, but did not survive infancy. James LEEMING: James Leeming was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 20 May 1821, with sponsors Thomas Green and Mary Banks. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 Jun 1823, aged 1 year. Thomas and Elizabeth's third child was William, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 11 Jul 1824, with sponsors John Rostorne and Margaret Taylor. He was followed by Ann, their last child, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 20 Jun 1826, with sponsors Henry Brown and Ann Dewhurst. She was less than 7 months old when her father died. Thomas LEEMING: Thomas Leeming, of Hope Street, who was born in about 1790, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Jan 1827, aged 36 years. His eldest child died fourteen months later. Jane LEEMING (1): Jane Leeming, of Hope Street, who was born in 1819, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 Mar 1828, aged 9 years. Seven years after the death of her husband, and six years after the death of their daughter Jane, I believe Elizabeth had another child, who also died in infancy. Jane LEEMING (2): Jane Leeming was baptized on 6 Jul 1834 at St Mary's Catholic Chapel. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Leeming, and the sponsors were James Holland and Ann Mason. She lived about 3 weeks. Jane Leeming, of Hope Street, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 29 Jul 1834, where her age was recorded simply as "infant". Elizabeth (Smith) Leeming was married six days later. Joseph Holden, a bachelor, and Elizabeth Leeming, a widow, both of Preston, were married on 4 Aug 1834 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were Joseph Hallam and Alice Sharples. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X, and Joseph signed his own name, spelling his surname Holdin. It does not appear that Joseph and Elizabeth had any children together and on the night of the 1841 census Joseph Houlding (sic), a grinder, aged c. 30, was living in Back Hope Street, Preston with Hariot (sic), a linen spinner, aged c. 35, and two children, Betsy (sic), aged 12; and William Leeming, an apprentice, aged c. 15. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. It appears that the enumerator switched the names of the two females around as Joseph's wife was called Elizabeth and Joseph's daughter was called Harriet. Elizabeth's son died three years later. William LEEMING: William Leeming, of Hope Street, who was born in 1824, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 23 Jun 1844, aged 20 years. Joseph's daughter Harriet Holden married John Myerscough on 31 Mar 1850 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, witnessed by George Richard Booth and Jane Holden, and their first child together was born five months later. James Myerscough was born on 8 Aug 1850 and was baptized three days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors David Holland and Jane Holden. On the night of the 1851 census Joseph Holden, a grinder, aged 48, was living at 13 Hope Street, Preston with his wife Betty, a mangle keeper, aged 50. Living with them as lodgers were their son-in-law John Myerscough, a spinner, aged 25; their daughter Harriet Myerscough, aged 25; and their grandson James Myerscough, aged 11 months. They were all listed as born in Preston. Elizabeth "Betty" (Smith) Leeming-Holden died four years later. Betty Holden, of Hope Street, was buried on 4 Mar 1855 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston, aged 56 years. I can find no further record of Joseph Holden. Note: Although Joseph Holden was described as a bachelor at the time of his marriage to Elizabeth, he was actually a widower. His daughter Harriet was born in about 1828, six years before he married Elizabeth. |
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The Family of John and Elizabeth LENNON: John Lennon and Elizabeth Nickson were married at St Mary's Parish Church in Penwortham in 1840, and on the night of the 1841 census John Nixon, a farmer, aged c. 55, was living in the village of Broughton, near Preston with Mary, aged c. 45. Staying with them was John Lennon, an agricultural labourer, aged c. 25; and Betty Lennon, aged c. 15. Also staying with them was Elizabeth Booth, aged c. 15. Mary Nixon was listed as born in Ireland and the rest of the household were born in Lancashire. John and Betty's first child, Ellen, was born later that year. Ellen Lennon was born on 14 Sep 1841 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel five days later, with sponsors Joseph and Mary Lawrenson. She was followed by Mary, who was born on 18 Dec 1843 and was baptized on 26 Dec 1843 at St Augustine's Catholic Church, with sponsors Ed. and Rosan Craven. Her surname was spelled Lenning and her mother's maiden name was spelled Nixon in the baptism register. Mary's birth does not appear to have been registered. John and Elizabeth's third child was Rebecca Nixon Lennon, who was born on 25 Mar 1846 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 5 Apr 1846, with sponsors John Gerard and Clara Bonney. Her birth was registered under the name Mary Nickson Lennon. Their fourth child did not survive infancy. John Nickson LENNON: John Nixon Linnon (sic) was born on 1 Mar 1849 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel ten days later, with sponsors John Talbot and Marianne Booth. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 5 Apr 1849, where his age was recorded as 4 months, when he was actually only about 5 weeks old. At some point in the mid to late 1840s John Lennon took over running the Crown and Thistle pub in Friargate, where he died a few years later. John Lennon, of Friargate, was buried on 24 June 1850 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church, aged 35 years. His youngest daughter Rebecca Nickson Lennon, of Friargate, was buried in the same churchyard less than nine months later, on 16 Mar 1851, age 5 years. At the time of the 1851 census Elizabeth Lennon, widow, an innkeeper, aged 30, was living at 64 Friargate, the Crown and Thistle pub, with her daughters Ellen, aged 9; and Mary, aged 7. Living with them was a servant girl, Martha Grime, a general servant, aged 15. Elizabeth was listed as born in Whittingham, Ellen was born in Broughton, Mary was born in Preston, and the servant was born in Birkenhead, Cheshire. John and Elizabeth's eldest child died the following year. Ellen Lennon, of Broughton, was buried on 3 Nov 1852 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church, aged 11 years. Elizabeth (Nickson) Lennon was remarried in 1854 to James Houghton but had no further children. On the night of the 1861 census James Houghton, a foot post master, aged 37, was living at Victoria Cottage, on Victoria Road in Fulwood with Elizabeth, aged 40, and her daughter Mary Lennon, aged 17. James and Mary were listed as born in Preston and Elizabeth was born in Whittingham. Note: When Ellen's birth was registered in 1841 her surname was spelled Lannon and her mother's maiden name was spelled Nixon. When the births of Mary and John were registered their surname was spelled Lennon, and their middle names and mother's maiden name was spelled Nickson. |
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Joseph and Mary Ann LIVESEY: Joseph Livesey, a bachelor, and Alice Bamber, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 20 Apr 1822 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were William and Martha Bamber. The bride and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. They also had a Catholic ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel on the same day, and with the same witnesses. There were two couples called Joseph and Alice Livesey living in Preston at about the same time, and both appear to have been baptizing children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, so it is difficult to determine which children belong to which couple. Marianne Livesey was baptized on 25 Aug 1822, with sponsors John Lancaster and Rose Billington; Elizabeth Livesey was baptized on 10 Oct 1824, with sponsors Peter Livesey and Martha Bamber; James Livesay (sic) was baptized on 14 Nov 1825, with sponsors Richard Crook and Margaret Cook; another Marianne Livesey was baptized on 11 Feb 1827, with sponsors John and Ann Livesey; Ann Livesy (sic) was baptized on 30 Mar 1829, with sponsors Charles and Jane McEntire; Thomas Livesey was baptized on 21 Jun 1829, with sponsors Peter Livesey and Catherine Daggers; and Helen (Ellen) Livsey (sic) was baptized on 20 Nov 1831, with sponsors Robert Towers and Elizabeth Billington. Ellen would have been less than a year old when Joseph Livesey died. Joseph LIVESEY: Joseph Livesey, of Atkinson Street, who was born in about 1798, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 9 Oct 1832, aged 34 years. There was no death notice published, and he apparently did not leave a Will. Joseph was almost certainly the husband of Alice (Bamber) Livesey, who remarried a little more than a year after Joseph's death. John Emms (sic), and Alice Livesey, both of Preston, were married on 18 Nov 1833 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas and Mary Bamber. Alice and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. The marriage register described John Emms as a bachelor and Alice as a spinster, yet John was a widower and Alice was a widow. The only one of the above mentioned children that I can find in any later records was Ellen, who was aged 10 years and living with her mother and step-father in 1841. On the night of the 1841 census John Emus, a carder, aged c. 35, was living in Ladyman Street, Preston with Alice, aged 41, and seven children, Alice, aged 17; James, aged 16; William, aged 14; Thomas, aged 13; John, aged 12; Margaret, aged 7; and Henry, aged 5. The five oldest children were flax spinners. Also staying with them was Ellen Livesey, aged 10. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. The older children listed were John's children by his first wife. Margaret and Henry were the children of John and Alice, and Ellen Livesey was Alice's daughter by her first marriage. Mary Ann LIVESEY: The Mary Ann Livesey, of Warwick Street, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 May 1832, may have been the above mentioned Marianne Livesey, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 11 Feb 1827. Her age was recorded as "infant" in the burial transcripts, so there is no way to know exactly how old she was.. |
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The Family of William and Dorothy LIVESEY: William Livesey and Dorothy Clayton, both of Preston, were married on 19 Feb 1816 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Towne, Curate, and the witnesses were Catherine Clayton and George Riley. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. William and Dorothy baptized the first eight of their nine children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Ann, who was baptized on 21 Oct 1817, with sponsors John Bamber and Margaret Clayton. She was followed by Esther, who was baptized on 18 Aug 1822, with sponsors Thomas Bamber and Mary Walton; then Richard John, who was baptized on 24 Nov 1824, with sponsors Richard Clayton and Catherine Blakeledge. Their surname was spelled Livesay in the baptism transcripts. Richard apparently died in infancy but I can find no record of his death or burial. William and Dorothy's fourth child was Margery, who was baptized Margery Livesay on 10 Aug 1826, with sponsors Thomas Garniner and Mary Bankes. She died in infancy and was buried on 1 Sep 1826 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, where her abode was recorded as Vicar Street and it was noted that she was a Papist (Catholic). William and Dorothy's fifth child was a second son the called Richard (with no middle name), who was baptized on 19 Sep 1827, with sponsors Thomas and Margaret Gardener. He was followed by Margaret, who was baptized Margaret Livsey on 5 May 1830, with sponsors Thomas Swarbrick and Sarah Higginson; then Catherine, who was baptized on 14 Apr 1833, with sponsors Richard Clayton and Elizabeth Moon; and Alexander, who was born on 21 May 1835 and was baptized on 19 Jun 1835, with sponsors Richard Clayton and Elizabeth Moon. Four months after Alexander's birth, William and Dorothy lost another child. Margaret LIVESEY: Margaret Livesey, of 7 Vicar Street, who was born in 1830, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Oct 1835, aged 5 years. William and Dorothy's ninth and last child also died in infancy. John LIVESEY: John Livesey was born on 29 Oct 1837 and was baptized two days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston, with sponsors Thomas Olbin and Elizabeth Duckworth.
He died in infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 5 Nov 1837, aged 4 days. His name was recorded as Joseph Livesey in the burial transcripts. William and Dorothy's unmarried daughter Ann gave birth to a son in 1839. William Livesey, the son of Ann Livesey, was born on 4 Jan 1839 and was baptized seven days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors George and Margaret Clayton. Their unmarried daughter Esther gave birth to a son in 1841. Lawrence Livesey, the son of Esther Livesey, was born on 7 Feb 1841 and was baptized six days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors Richard and Margaret Clayton. On the night of the 1841 census William Livesey, a sawyer, aged c. 40, was living in Vickers Street, Preston with Dorothy, aged c. 40, and six children, Ann, a cotton framer, aged c. 20; Easter, a cotton framing tenter, aged c. 15; Richard, a linen factory worker, aged 12; Alexander, aged 5; William, aged 2; and Lawrence, aged 4 months. The youngest two children were William and Dorothy's grandchildren. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Esther Livesey had a second child in 1845. Margery Livesay (sic), the daughter of Esther Livesay, was born on 8 Mar 1845 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 23 Mar 1845, with sponsors William and Ann Dunklin. Ann Dunklin was Esther's married sister, who married William Dunklin in 1841. At the time of the 1851 census William Livesey, a sawyer, aged 59, was living at 23 Walker Street, Preston with his wife Dorothy and three children, Esther, a worker at a cotton mill, aged 29; Richard, a sawyer, aged 22; and Alexander, an apprentice to a cooper, aged 15. Also living with them, but listed as their children, were Esther's two children, Lawrence, a worker in a cotton mill, aged 10; and Margery, a scholar, aged 6. They were all listed as born in Clitheroe - an obvious error on the census return. By the night of the 1861 census all of their children and grandchildren had left home. William Livesey, a sawyer of wood, aged 68, was living at 41 Atkinson Street, Preston with Dorothy, aged 67. They were both listed as born in Preston. Dorothy (Clayton) Livesey died three years later. Dorothy Livesey, of Ashmore Street, was buried on 5 Apr 1864 in a public grave, H-199, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 70 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Dorothy Livesey, Ashmore-street, aged 70;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 9 Apr 1864 I believe that William Livesey was the man who died in the Woodplumpton Workhouse on 2 Apr 1868 and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St Anne's Parish Church in Woodplumpton, aged 75 years. His surname was spelled Livsey in both the burial register and the newspaper. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 2nd instant, at the workhouse, Woodplumpton, William Livsey, aged 75." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 11 Apr 1868 Note 1: Dorothy Clayton, the daughter of Alexander and Margaret (Bamber) Clayton, was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 4 Apr 1794. Note 2: The spelling of Vicar Street varied from one record to another. The street no longer exists but on the 1840s and 1890s Ordnance Survey maps the street name was spelled Vicar Street. It ran between Patten Street and Snow Hill, just south of Walker Street. The Trinity Student Village now occupies the site. |
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The Family of John and Elizabeth LOCK: John Lock and Elizabeth Scollan were married on 2 Aug 1849 at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston. They were married by John Bird, and the witnesses were Patrick and Mary Regan of Preston.
Elizabeth Scollan was a widow with children when she married John Lock. Her maiden name was Leonard and she and her previous husband were married in Ireland, where their two known children were born. It is possible that her first husband died in Ireland. John and Elizabeth's first two children both died in infancy. Mary Ann LOCK: Mary Locke (sic) was born on 5 Apr 1850 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors Owen Hearne and Ann Murray. Although no middle name was recorded in the baptism transcripts, her birth was registered as Mary Ann Lock and her mother's maiden name was recorded as both Leonard and Scollam (sic). Mary Ann was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Apr 1850, aged 2 weeks. On the night of the 1851 census John Lock, a professor of music, aged 30, was living as a lodger at 1 Martland Street, Preston with his wife Elizabeth, aged 30, and her two children, James Scolling; a scholar, aged 12; and John Scollin, a scholar, aged 9. John Lock was listed as born in Clelune, Ireland, Elizabeth was born in Farmanagh (sic), Ireland, and the boys were born in Eniscilian (sic), Ireland. It was also noted that John Lock was blind. They were living in the home of John and Sidney Muney, and were amongst a total of seventeen mostly Irish lodgers. It is odd that the surnames of Elizabeth's sons were spelled differently, and should have been spelled Scollan. John and Elizabeth's second child together was born later that year. Ellen LOCK: Helen Locke (sic) was born on 11 May 1851 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the same day, with sponsors John McManus and Sarah Locke. She too died in infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 26 Nov 1851, aged 6 months. John and Elizabeth's third child was William, who was born on 22 Sep 1852 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel four days later, with sponsors James and Ann Leonard. Their surname was spelled Locke in the baptism transcripts, but Lock when his birth was registered. William was followed by Charles, who was born on 7 Apr 1855 and was baptized on 15 Apr 1855 at St Walburge's Catholic Church, with sponsors Philip and Ann Leonard. When his birth was registered his mother's maiden surnames were recorded as Linnerd and Schollan. Charles also died in infancy and his death was registered in the third quarter of 1855. As St Wilfrid's Cemetery had been closed the previous year and Preston Cemetery had not yet opened, he was probably buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, but their early burial register is apparently missing. John and Elizabeth's fifth and last child together was Edward, who was born on 22 Oct 1859 and was baptized the following day at St Walburge's Church, with sponsors Edward Murray and Alice Canovan. On the night of the 1861 census John Lock, a musician, aged 40, was living at 29 Clarence Street, Preston with Betsy, a sweeper in a factory, aged 40, and two children, William, a scholar, aged 8, and Edward, aged 1. John and Betsy were listed as born in Ireland, and their sons were born in Preston. Their youngest son died later that year. Edward Lock, of Rhodes Square, was buried on 22 Dec 1861 in a public grave, F-552, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 2 years. His father died less than four years later. John Lock died in the House of Recovery and was buried on 8 Feb 1865 in a public grave, H-151, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 48 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...John Lack (sic), House of Recovery, aged 48;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 11 Feb 1865 I cannot find Elizabeth Lock in the 1871 census and it's possible that she left the area, perhaps to return to Ireland for a time. At the time of the 1871 census her son William Locke, a colliery labourer, aged 18, was boarding in Warrington Road, Ince in Makerfield, at the home of Richard and Betsy Ann Hitchens. William was listed as born in Preston. He later joined the British Army and was married in Ireland in 1879. William Locke (sic), a private in the 47th regiment, who was born in Preston, Lancashire, England, the son of John Locke and Elizabeth Leonard, and Ellen Coffey, of Clonmel, the daughter of Cornelius Coffey and Catherine O'Donovan, were married at Curragh Camp, County Kildare, Ireland on 7 Sep 1879, witnessed by William Dalton and Mary Haden(?). Their daughter Mary Ellen was baptized on 30 May 1880 at St Peter and St Paul's Catholic Church in Clonmel, Tipperary. On the night of the 1881 census William Lock, a railway porter, aged 28, was living at 22 Croft Street in Preston with his wife Ellen, aged 26, with one daughter, Mary E., aged 10 months, and his widowed mother Elizabeth Lock, formerly a farm servant, aged 70. William was listed as born in Preston, Ellen was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Mary E as born in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland and Elizabeth was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland. Although born in South Africa, it was noted that Ellen was a British Subject. Elizabeth (Leonard) Scollan-Lock died three years later. Betsy Locke (sic) died in the Workhouse and was buried on 14 May 1884 in a public grave, C-493, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 74 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Burials since our last:...Betsy Locke, Workhouse, 74;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 17 May 1884 Note: At the time of the 1911 Irish census William and Ellen Locke (sic) were living in Dublin, Ireland with four children. |
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The Family of Thomas and Jane LUND: Thomas Lund and Jane Proctor, both of Preston, were married on 15 Nov 1817 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were William Brewer and Lawrence Tomlison. Jane signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas and Jane had been married in a Catholic marriage ceremony the previous day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with witnesses Anthony Lund and Jane Ord. Thomas and Jane's first six children were baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Thomas, who was baptized on 8 Jun 1821, with sponsors Thomas Waterhouse and Elizabeth Carling. I believe their second child died in infancy. Mary Jane LUND: Mary Jane Lund was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 22 May 1823, with sponsors John Coupe and Jane Marsh. She apparently died in infancy and may have been the infant, of Bridge Street, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 6 Aug 1830, with no first name recorded. Thomas and Jane's third child was James William, who was baptized on 21 Jul 1825, with sponsors James Lund and Margaret Taylor. He was followed by Helen, who was baptized on 2 Sep 1827, with sponsors Anthony Lund and Margaret Akers; then the first of two daughters they called Margaret. Margaret LUND: Margaret Lund was baptized Margaret Lunn on 25 Jul 1830, with sponsors George Rose and Alice Cross. She lived about 6 months and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 6 Feb 1831, where her age was recorded as infant and her abode was Bridge Street. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Thomas Lund, a shopkeeper, living at 35 Bridge Street. His sixth child, another daughter they called Margaret, was born the following year. She was baptized on 24 Mar 1833, with sponsors Peter Holliday and Elizabeth Marsh. Thomas and Jane's seventh child was John, who was baptized at St Mary's Catholic Chapel on 1 Feb 1835, with sponsors Robert Carter and Ellen Rose. He was followed by Robert, who was born on 7 May 1837 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel seven days later, with sponsors Thomas Weardon and Mary Cross. Their ninth and last child was Jane, who was born on 8 Apr 1840 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors George Leeming and Mary Waterhouse. Sometime after Jane's birth the family moved to Fleetwood, and on the night of the 1841 census Thomas Lund, an innkeeper, aged c. 45, was living at the Victoria Hotel in Fleetwood-on-Wyre, with Jane, aged c. 45, and five children, James, age c. 25; Ellen, aged 14; John, aged 6; Robert, aged 4; and Jane, aged 1. Living with them were three servants, Betty Wright, aged c. 55; William Hull, aged c. 20; and Isabella Janson, aged c. 25. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their youngest child died nine months later. Jane LUND: Jane Lund, who was born in Preston in 1840, died in Fleetwood on 12 Mar 1842 and her body was brought back to Preston for burial in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 14 Mar 1842, aged 2 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Saturday last,...aged 2 years, Jane, daughter of Mr. Thomas Lund, innkeeper, of Fleetwood-on-Wyre." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 19 Mar 1842 By 1850 the family had returned to Bridge Street in Preston and on the night of the 1851 census Thomas Lund, a shopkeeper, aged 58, was living at 30 Bridge Street with his wife Jane, aged 58, and two sons, John, a bookkeeper, aged 16; and Robert, a moulder, aged 14. Thomas was listed as born in Goosnargh, Jane was born in Liverpool, and their sons were born in Preston. I cannot find Thomas and Jane anywhere in Lancashire in the 1861 census but know that Jane died in Preston in 1867. Jane Lund, of Bedford Street, was buried on 14 Oct 1867 in a private grave, C-243, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 75 years. Hers was the 1st interment, buried 10 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 9th instant, Jane, wife of Mr. Thomas Lund, Preston, aged 75." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 19 Oct 1867 After Jane's death Thomas went to stay with one of his sons and on the night of the 1871 census James Lund, an iron turner, aged 43, was living at 8 Brook Street South, Preston with his wife Jane, a cotton rover, aged 24, and their son John, a scholar, aged 7. Living with him was his widowed father Thomas, aged 80. They were all listed as born in Preston, but Thomas was listed as married rather than a widower. He died in Manchester the following year. Thomas Lund, of Manchester, died on 21 Dec 1872 and his body was brought back to Preston for burial on 26 Dec 1872 in the private grave, C-243, where his wife had been buried five years earlier. His was the second and last interment. Death Notice: "DEATHS, On the 21st inst., at the residence of his son, Barnes Green, Blackley, Manchester, Mr. Thomas Lund, late of Preston, aged 82." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 Dec 1872 Monument Inscription: "In the most Holy Name of Jesus Pray for the Souls of Thomas Lund, who died at Barnes Green, Manchester Dec 21st 1872, in his 82nd year. And of Jane Lund, his wife, who died October 9th 1867, aged 75 years. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful, through the mercy of God rest in peace, Amen." The Family of Thomas and Mary LUND: Thomas Lund and Mary Cole were married on 13 May 1845 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. They were married by Thomas Weston, and the witnesses were John Leeming and Ruth Cole. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...at the Catholic Chapel of St. Wilfrid, by the Rev. Thomas Weston,...on Tuesday last, Mr. Thomas Lund to Miss Mary Cole, both of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 17 May 1845 Thomas and Mary baptized three children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Sarah Jane, who was born on 27 Feb 1846 and was baptized on 1 Mar 1846, with sponsors William Campbell and Ellen Lund. She was followed by Mary Hannah, who was born on 13 Feb 1848 and was baptized seven days later, with sponsors Paul Hurdy and Jane Campbell; then Ruth, who was born on 5 Sep 1849 and was baptized four days later, with sponsors James and Ellen Lund. Ruth was only five months old when her father died. Thomas LUND: Thomas Lund, a tin plate worker, who was born in 1821, died at 30 Bridge Street on 26 Feb 1850, and was buried a day or two later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 28 years. The exact burial date was not recorded. His death was registered by his father Thomas Lund, of 30 Bridge Street. On the night of the 1851 census M. Lund, widow, a stay maker, aged 28, was living at 91 Fishergate, Preston with three children, S.J., aged 5; M.H., aged 3; and Ruth, aged 1. They were staying with Mary's mother Sarah, a stay maker, aged 50, and her second husband Richard Hogarth, a joiner, aged 64. Mary, her mother, and her step-father were all listed as born in Lancaster, and Mary's children were born in Preston. Little Ruth died ten weeks later. Ruth LUND: Ruth Lund, who was born in 1849, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 12 Jun 1851, aged 21 months. Sometime after Ruth's death Mary returned to her native Lancaster, where she eventually remarried. Francis Howson, a bachelor, aged 37, a flour dealer, aged 37, of Penney Street, the son of Thomas Howson, a miller, and Mary Lund, a widow, aged 33, of Penney Street, the daughter of William Cole, a glazier, were married on 6 Jan 1856 at St Thomas' Church in Lancaster. They were married, by licence, by Colin Campbell, M.A., Incumbent, and the witnesses were Thomas Howson and Jane Hogarth. Francis and Mary had children of their own, with Margaret born in about 1857, Frances born in about 1858, and Thomas born in about 1860, and on the night of the 1861 census Francis Howson, a corn miller, aged 43, was living at the Burton Corn Mill in Burton-in-Lonsdale, Yorkshire with his wife Mary, aged 39; her daughter Mary Hannah Lund, a scholar, aged 13; and their three children, Margaret, aged 4; Frances, aged 3; and Thomas, aged 1. Mary was listed as born in Lancaster, Mary Hannah was born in Preston, Margaret and Frances were born in Kendal, Westmorland, and Francis and Thomas were born in Burton, Yorkshire. Also staying with them were three servants, Jane Walmsley, a house servant, aged 17; George G Slater, a carter, aged 21, both of whom were born in Burton; and William Park, a corn miller servant, aged 22, who was born in Milton, Westmorland. Francis and Mary's fourth and last known child was Isabella, who was born in Burton, Yorkshire in about 1863, and on the night of the 1871 census Francis Howson, a miller and farmer of 17 acres, aged 53, was living at a corn mill in Burton, Yorkshire with Mary, aged 49, and two children, Margaret, a scholar, aged 14; and Isabella, a scholar, aged 8. Also living with them was Mary's unmarried daughter Sarah J Lund, a farmer's daughter, aged 25; and a servant, Robert Skirrow, a farm servant, aged 16. At the time of the 1881 census Francis Howson, a farmer of 17 acres, aged 63, was living in Forton, Lancashire with Mary, aged 59, and two daughters, Margaret, a schoolmistress, aged 24; and Isabella, aged 18. Staying with them was Mary's daughter Sarah J Lund, aged 35. Her occupation in illegible. In this census Francis and Isabella's birthplace is recorded as Thornton, Yorkshire. The couple later moved to Bolton-le-Sands, where Mary died in 1885. Mary Howson was buried on 31 Dec 1885 in the churchyard of Holy Trinity Church in Bolton-le-Sands, aged 63 years, and at the time of the 1891 census Francis Howson, a retired flour dealer, aged 73, was living at Prospect, Bolton-le-Sands with his two unmarried daughters, Margaret, a schoolmistress, aged 34; and Isabella, aged 28. Francis Howson died three years later and was buried in the churchyard at Holy Trinity Church on 15 Feb 1894, aged 75 years. Note: The 1851 census form was a bit of a mess. There were other's living with Richard and Sarah Hogarth but only first initials were recorded for most of them and the relationships stated are suspect. |
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The Family of Anthony and Margaret LUND: Anthony Lund, a bachelor, and Peggy Kirk, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 26 Nov 1804 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Myers, Curate, and the witnesses were John Valentine and Dorothy Wareing. Margaret "Peggy" Kirk signed the marriage register with an X. Anthony and Margaret 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 had between 1804 and the beginning of 1813. We do know that they had one child born before 1810, as the 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists Anthony and Margaret Lund living in Walker Street with one child, John, aged 2. We also know that they had Mary, born in about 1810; and Cuthbert, born in about 1812. The first of their children to appear in the surviving St Wilfrid's baptism records was Robert, who was baptized on 23 Jan 1814, with sponsors John and Ellen Bradly. He was followed by James, who was baptized on 3 Mar 1816, with sponsors Thomas Lund and Margaret Singleton; then Anthony, who was baptized on 6 Feb 1818, with sponsors Richard Bradley and Helen Lund; and William, who was baptized on 12 Dec 1819, with sponsors John France and Margaret Leach. The 1820 census lists Anthony Lund, aged 39, living in Long Lane (Ashton-upon-Ribble) with Margaret, aged 36, and seven children, John, aged 12; Mary, aged 10; Cuthbert, aged 8; Robert, aged 6; James, aged 4; Anthony, aged 2; and William, aged 1. Their eighth known child was born later that year. Margaret Lund was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 17 Dec 1820, with sponsors John and Isabel Noble. She did not survive infancy, but I can find no record of her burial in Preston. Anthony and Margaret's ninth and apparently last child was another daughter they called Margaret, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 27 Mar 1822, with sponsors Edward and Isabel Noble. Her father died seven years later. Anthony LUND (1): Anthony Lund, of Maudland Road, who was born in about 1779, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 Aug 1829, aged 50 years. On the night of the 1841 census Margaret Lund, a female servant, aged 56, was living in Snow Hill, Preston, at the home of James and Ann Whittle. She died the following year. Margaret LUND: Margret Lund, the widow of Anthony Lund, a labourer, died in the Penwortham Workhouse on 2 Aug 1842 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 60 years. Her age wasn't recorded in the burial transcripts, and was taken from the death registration index. Note: If Margaret's age recorded at the time of her death is accurate, she would have been about 59 at the time of the 1841 census. The Family of John and Ellen LUND: John Lund, a bachelor, and Ellen Whiteside, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 10 Jul 1830 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were William Whiteside and Margaret Nightingale. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. John and Ellen baptized nine children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, five of whom died in infancy. Anthony LUND (2): Anthony Lund was baptized on 19 Sep 1830, with sponsors John Miller and Margaret Lund. He lived about 5 months and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 15 Feb 1831, where his age was recorded as infant. Ann LUND: Ann Lund was baptized on 23 Oct 1831, with sponsors James and Mary Lund. She only lived a few days, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 27 Oct 1831, where her age was recorded as infant. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list John Lund, a plasterer, living at 2 Back Fylde Street or 2 Fylde Road. The two roads seem to have been confused often. Their third child was born later that year. Anthony LUND (3): The second child they called Anthony was baptized on 2 Dec 1832, with sponsors Thomas Miller and Margaret Lund. He lived about 11 weeks, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Feb 1833, where his age was recorded as infant. All three of the above infants were listed as living in Fylde Road. William LUND (1): William Lund was born on 4 Dec 1834 and was baptized three days later, with sponsors Alexander Clayton and Helen Mackerel. He lived a little less than 4 months, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 31 Mar 1835, where his age was recorded as infant, and his abode was recorded as Fylde Street. The first of John and Ellen's children to survive infancy was John Jr, who was born on 20 Jan 1836 and was baptized four days later, with sponsors William and Cecily Smith. Their sixth child was not as lucky. William LUND (2): The second child they called William was born on 23 Jun 1838 and was baptized the same day, with sponsors Thomas and Margaret Lund. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 22 Mar 1840, aged 20 months. His abode was recorded as Fylde Street. On the night of the 1841 census John Lund, a plasterer, aged c. 30, was living in Fylde Street, Preston with Ellen, aged c. 30, and one child, John, aged 5. Staying with them was Mary Winterbottom, a cotton worker, aged c. 30, and three children, William, aged 6; Henry, aged 3; and Alice, aged 1. Also staying with them was Anthony Lund, a journeyman engraver, age c. 25. Living at the next address, the Clifton Arms pub, was William Whiteside, a retail brewer, aged c. 60, and Nancy Whiteside, aged c. 65, who may have been related to Ellen (Whiteside) Lund. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. John and Ellen's seventh child was Margaret, who was born on 8 Sep 1843 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors William Morley and Margaret Lund. She was followed by Agnes, who was born on 31 Jan 1846 and was baptized on 1 Feb 1846, with sponsors Thomas and Elizabeth Woods; and another daughter they called Ann, who was born on 20 Jul 1849 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors John and Mary Walton. At the time of the 1851 census John Lund, a plasterer employing three men, aged 43, was living at 20 Peel Street, Preston with his wife Ellen, aged 40, and three children, John, a plasterer, aged 15; Margaret, a scholar, aged 7; Agnes, a scholar, aged 5; and Ann, aged 1. Living with him was his married brother Robert, a plumber and glazier, aged 30; and a married lodger, Robert Blackburn, a plasterer, aged 38. They were all listed as born in Preston. John and Ellen's son John married Ellen Wardley in Preston in 1854 and had three children, William, who was born in 1854 and died the following year, John, who was born in 1856, and Anthony, who was born in 1858. At the time of the 1861 John Lund, a plasterer, aged 53, was still living at 20 Peel Street with Ellen, a housekeeper, aged 50, and three children, Margaret, a power cotton weaver, aged 17; Agnes, a power cotton weaver, aged 15; and Ann, a half-time scholar and half-time doffer, aged 11. Living with them were two boarders, Jane Smith, married, a power cotton weaver, aged 28; and Ann Smith, a scholar, aged 6. Living separately at the same address was their daughter-in-law Ellen Lund, married, a power cotton weaver, aged 27, and her two surviving children, John, aged 5; and Anthony, aged 2. They were all listed as born in Preston. John Lund Sr died seven years later. John Lund's death was registered in Preston in the first quarter of 1868, aged 60 years, but he was not buried in Preston Cemetery. I cannot locate the record of his burial, and there was no death notice published. On the night of the 1871 census Ellen Lund, a widow, aged 62, was living at 21 St Walburge's Street with her two youngest daughters, Agnes, a cotton weaver, aged 24; and Annie, a cotton weaver, aged 21. Ellen (Whiteside) Lund died four years later. Ellen Lund, of 21 St Walburge Street, was buried on 4 Feb 1875 in a private grave, E-82, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 65 years. Hers was the first interment, buried 16 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last:...Ellen Lund, St. Walburge-street, 65;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 6 Feb 1875 Mary LUND: Anthony and Margaret's daughter Mary Lund married James Walton in Leyland in 1832. Their daughter Ellen Walton was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Mar 1839. James LUND: Anthony and Margaret's son James never married. I cannot find him in the 1841 census but at the time of the 1851 census James Lund, an unmarried hostler (sic), aged 35, was living as a servant at 3 Wharf Street, Preston, the home of Richard Forthington (?), an innkeeper, his wife Mary and their six children. James was listed as born in Ashton-upon-Ribble. He died later that year. James Lund, an ostler, died in the House of Recovery on 24 Oct 1851 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery the following day, aged 36 years. His age was recorded as 3 years in the burial transcripts, but his correct age was taken from the death registration index. Note 1: An ostler was a man employed to look after the horses of people staying at an inn. Note 2: The baptism transcript for the baptism of William Lund in 1834 records his birthdate as 4 Dec 1834 and his baptism date as 7 Dec 1823. An obvious typographical error. When Margaret's birth was registered in 1843 her surname was recorded as Low, and her mother's maiden name was Whiteside. Note 3: John and Ellen's grandson Anthony Lund married Mary Ann Salisbury in Preston in 1881 and had seven children. At least three of their children and their mother were buried in the private grave, E-82, where Ellen (Whiteside) Lund had been buried in 1875. Edward Lund, who was born in 1892, was buried on 7 Dec 1893, aged 15 months;, William Lund, who was born in 1883, was buried on 3 Dec 1894, aged 11 years; Mary Ann Lund, of 28 Lower Walker Street, was buried on 24 Apr 1895, aged 35 years; and Anthony Lund, who was born in 1885, was buried on 1 Mar 1897, aged 11 years. His was the sixth and last interment, buried 6 feet deep. Mary Ann (Salisbury) Lund's death may have been related to the birth of her seventh child, Richard, who was born in 1895. |
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Elizabeth LUND: Elizabeth Lund, a spinster, died in Cottam, near Preston on 12 Apr 1843 and her body was brought to Preston for burial in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 66 years. On the night of the 1841 census Betty Lund, Ind. (of independent means), aged c. 60, was living in Bartle, near Preston, at the home of James and Mary Walton and their six children. Mary (Lund) Walton, the daughter of Anthony and Margaret Lund, may have been related to Elizabeth. James Walton, a widower, and Mary Lund, a spinster, both of Whittle in the Parish of Leyland, were married on 27 Nov 1832 at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland. Their daughter Ellen Walton was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Mar 1839. |
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The Family of Patrick and Margaret LYNCH: Patrick Lynch and Margaret Burke, the daughter of Patrick and Mary Burke were both born in Ireland, and may have been married there. The first child they baptized in Preston was John, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 9 Apr 1826, with sponsors Francis McCanah and Mary Berk (sic). Their second child died in infancy. James LYNCH: James Lynch, of Fishwick, was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 18 May 1828, with sponsors John Dunne and Mary Kanark. He lived about 11 months, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 26 Apr 1829, where his age was recorded as "infant". Their third child also died in infancy. Mary Ann LYNCH: Mary Ann Lynch was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 12 Sep 1830, with sponsors Thomas Boohanah and Jane Develine. She lived about six months, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 9 Mar 1831, and her age was also recorded as infant, and her abode was recorded as Fishwic (sic). After a gap of almost eight years, Patrick and Margaret had another child that died in infancy. Ann Mary LYNCH: Ann Mary Lynch was born on 20 Jul 1838 and was baptized nine days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors Frank and Rose McKenna. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 May 1840, aged 21 months, where her abode was recorded as Little George Street. Her birth and death were registered under the name Ann Maria Lynch. On the night of the 1841 census Patrick Lynch, cotton carder, aged c. 30, was living in Little George Street, Preston with Margaret, aged c. 30, and their son John, an attorney's clerk, aged c. 15. Also staying with them was William Hennesey, a cotton stripper, aged c. 15; and John Foyer, a bookkeeper, aged c. 20. With the exception of John Lynch, who was born in Lancashire, they were all listed as born in Ireland. Patrick and Margaret's last known child was born the following year, but also died in infancy. Julietta LYNCH: Julietta Lynch was born on 17 Jun 1842 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church two days later, with sponsors Thomas and Mary Burke. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Nov 1843, aged 16 months, and her abode was recorded as George Street. I cannot find Patrick and Margaret Lynch in the 1851 census, and cannot locate the record of Patrick's death. We only know he died before July 1854, when Margaret remarried. William Blakey, a bachelor, aged 28, a weaver, of Habergham Eaves, the son of the late Francis Blakey, a warper, and Margaret Lynch, a widow, aged 35, of Smithfield, Preston, the daughter of the late Patrick Burke, a carder, were married on 8 Jul 1854 at Holy Trinity Parish Church in Habergham Eaves. They were married by F.D. Rabbitts, Curate, and the witnesses were F.D. Rabbitts and Elizabeth Hoole. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. At the time of the 1861 census William Blakey, a cotton cloth looker, aged 35, was living at 42 Ribbleton Lane, Preston with his wife Margaret, aged 46. Living with them were Margaret's nephews, Alfred Burke, a painter, aged 17, and his brother Walter, an errand boy, aged 13. William Blakey was listed as born in Barrowford, Margaret was born in Ireland, and their nephews were born in Preston. Also living with them were two lodgers, William McGraw, an unmarried cotton weaver, aged 47, who was born in Wigan; and Christopher Reader, a married cotton weaver, aged 50, who was born in Preston. Margaret (Burke) Lynch-Blakey died eight years later. Margaret Blakey, of 42 Ribbleton Lane, was buried on 12 Apr 1869 in a private grave, A-447, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 59 years. Hers was the first interment, buried 12 feet deep. A few months after Margaret's death William remarried. William Blakey, of Preston, the son of William Blakey and Charlotte Silverson, and Mary Helen Ward, of Preston, the daughter of John and Sarah Ward, were married at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 9 Oct 1869, and the witnesses were John Swarbrick and Ann Walsh. Note 1: Alfred and Walter Burke were the sons of Margaret's brother Michael Burke and his wife Mary, who both died before 1861. Walter Burke married Mary Dixon in 1874 and their daughter Margaret was buried in the private grave, A-447, on 11 Dec 1877. Hers was the second interment, buried 10 feet deep. Walter Burke was the third person buried in the grave, on 19 Sep 1891, aged 43 years; and his wife Mary (Dixon) Burke was the fifth and last interment, buried on 31 Dec 1898, aged 47 years. Note 2: When William Blakey married Margaret (Burke) Lynch in 1854 his father's name was recorded as Francis, but when he married Mary Ellen Ward in 1869 his father's name was recorded as William. I think the confusion may have been caused by the fact that William's mother Charlotte was not married, possibly a widow, when William was born. Francis Blakey was the name of his grandfather. |
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The Family of James and Mary LYON: James Lyon, a bachelor, and Mary Crombleholme, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 4 Feb 1828 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by P Fraser, Curate, and the witnesses were John Bradley and Ellen Banks. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. That had been married in a Catholic marriage ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel the previous day, with the same witnesses. James and Mary's first child was William, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 14 Dec 1828, with sponsors William Bankes and Sarah Crumbleholme. Their second child did not survive infancy. John LYON: John Lyon was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 26 Jun 1831, with sponsors Richard and Sarah Crumbleholme. He lived less than two years and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 31 Jan 1833, where his age was recorded simply as "infant", and his abode was recorded as High Street. James and Mary's third child was Ann, who was baptized at St Mary's Catholic Chapel on 20 Oct 1833, with sponsors Titus Bibby and Winifrid Gavin; followed by a second son they called John, who was born on 12 Apr 1836 and was baptized John Lion at St Wilfrid's Chapel five days later, with sponsors Henry and Eliza Pemberton. Their fifth child also died in infancy. Daniel Lyon was born in June 1838 but only lived one day. I can find no record of his baptism and it may be that he was baptized privately at the bedside. Daniel Lyons (sic), of High Street, was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 17 Jun 1838, aged 1 day. James and Mary's sixth child was Austin, who was born on 17 Jun 1839 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church six days later, with sponsors Edward Settle and Mary Parkinson. On the night of the 1841 census James Lyon, a cotton weaver, aged 38, was living in High Street, Preston with Mary, aged 38, and four children, William, a cotton weaver, aged 12; Ann, age 7; John, aged 5; and Austin, aged 2. Also staying with them was Esther Robinson, a cotton weaver, aged c. 55. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Sometime after the census was taken the family moved to Great Bolton, where their seventh and last known child was born. Richard Lyons (sic) was born on 12 Oct 1842 and was baptized four days later at St Peter and St Paul Catholic Church in Bolton, with sponsors Pat Walsh and Agnes Brown. Mary's maiden name was spelled Cromblin in the marriage register. At the time of the 1851 census James Lyon, a hand loom weaver, aged 47, was living at 57 Shaw Street, Great Bolton with his wife Mary, aged 47, and four children, Ann, a frame tenter, aged 16; John, a piecer, aged 14; Austin, an errand boy, aged 11; and Richard, a scholar, aged 9. James and Richard were listed as born in Great Bolton, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. At the time of the 1861 census James Lyon, a cotton weaver, aged 58, was living at 42 Shaw Street, Great Bolton with Mary, aged 58, and their two youngest children, Austin, a cotton weaver, aged 21; and Richard, a cotton weaver, aged 18. In this census James and Richard were listed as born in Bolton, Mary was born in Brindle, and Austin was born in Preston. James, Mary and their unmarried daughter Ann emigrated to Pawtucket, Rhode Island in April 1867, with Richard and Austin emigrating at other times. On the night of the 1870 U.S. census James Lyon, a labourer, aged 66, was living in Pawtucket with Mary, aged 66, and their daughter Ann, aged 30. Living with them was Mary's married half-sister Winifred Gardner, aged 60, and her husband Edward Gardner, a weaver, aged 62. They were all listed as born in England, and Mary and Winifred were "keeping house". James Lyon died sometime between 1870 and 1875 and on the night of the 1875 Rhode Island state census Richard Lyon, a gas piper, aged 33, was living in Pawtucket with his wife Mary A, a housekeeper, aged 33, and two children, Richard E, aged 7; and Thomas W, aged 2. Living with him was his widowed mother Mary, a housekeeper, aged 72, and his unmarried sister Ann, aged 42. With the exception of the two children, who were listed as born in Pawtucket, they were all listed as born in England. Note: Mary's mother was Ann (Coup) Crumbleholme-Gavin, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Mar 1849, aged 73 years. |
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John LYONS: John Lyons, the son of Murty and Bridget Lyons of Hope Street, died on 1 Dec 1839 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 18 months. This child's birth was not registered in Lancashire, and I suspect that Murty and Bridget were an Irish couple whose time in Preston was brief. They were not listed anywhere in Lancashire at the time of the 1841 census, and may have returned to Ireland after the death of their son. |
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